Control Panel on the Canon 6D?
The Canon EOS 6D indeed features a top-level display that makes it possible to quickly view and verify key camera settings. Such control panels are typically seen only on cameras that are aimed at professionals or photography enthusiasts, such as the 6D. The secondary display on top of the camera body is naturally smaller than the rear LCD, which remains the main screen for adjusting menu settings and reviewing images.
Top view of the Canon 6D
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the 6D. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 1,040,000 dots. The panel is not touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 97% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Canon EOS 6D is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was officially introduced in September 2012 and is equipped with a full frame sensor. It offers a resolution of 20 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $2,099.
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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Canon 6D to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
| # | Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canon 6D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 4.5/s | n | n | |
| 2. | Canon 6D Mark II | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 6.5/s | n | n | |
| 3. | Canon 1D X Mark II | optical | Y | 3.2 / 1620 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 16.0/s | n | n | |
| 4. | Canon 5DS | optical | Y | 3.2 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | n | n | |
| 5. | Canon 7D II | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | Y | n | |
| 6. | Canon 70D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0/s | Y | n | |
| 7. | Canon 5D Mark III | optical | Y | 3.2 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 6.0/s | n | n | |
| 8. | Canon 1D X | optical | Y | 3.2 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 14.0/s | n | n | |
| 9. | Canon 5D Mark II | optical | Y | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 3.9/s | n | n | |
| 10. | Nikon D610 | optical | Y | 3.2 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 6.0/s | Y | n | |
| 11. | Nikon D600 | optical | Y | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.5/s | Y | n | |
| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Canon 6D | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
| Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | September 2012 | |
| Launch Price | USD 2 099 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5 472 x 3 648 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 6.57 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 2.31 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
| Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 25 600 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 102 400 ISO | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 5+ | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 82 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 23.8 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.1 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 2340 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 97% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.5 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | UHS-I | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Geotagging | GPS built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | Canon LP-E6 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1090 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.7 x 4.4 x 2.8 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 770 g (27.2 oz) | |
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