It has been three years after Canon released its first camera in the EOS line named Canon 5D Mark II, a 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS digital single-lens reflex camera made to provide video recording functions (record full HD video at 1920 × 1080 and SDTV at 640 × 480 resolution).
But unfortunately, there are also drawbacks that still photography during video recording is possible, but the camera suspends recording video until the final still frame is captured, this maybe the main dissatisfaction for professional photographers, especially photo journalists.
And it lacks both the speed and enhanced functionality of the newer APS-C format EOS 7D, and the rugged construction and almost infinite customization of Canon’s professional EOS 1D series.
Because of the above mentioned fallbacks people expect a new brand new Canon camera to be released to bring some new features and there are already rumors predicted that the new camera will be released on November 3, 2011 and will be named Canon 6D or 5D Mark III.
Whatever rumors, there is one thing for sure that Canon will enhance the video feature for the EOS 5D MK III or EOS 6D. A key change is likely to be an extension in the range of frames rates that are available at full resolution. Full 1080p at 60fps seems a safe bet. And below are the speculations that what the features of Canon 6D or 5D Mark III will be:
10 will-be features of Canon 6D or 5D Mark III
1. 24MP sensor
Canon doesn’t have a camera with a 24 million pixel sensor yet, perhaps the EOS 6D see the company step over the current 21 million pixel threshold.
2. Updated processing engine
DIGIC 4 has been around for a while now, Canon may introduce a updated processing engine that allows faster continuous shooting rates. It is likely to be able to match the 8fps shooting rate of the EOS 7D, but with full-frame images.
3. Higher ISOs
Canon pushed the maximum expansion setting of the EOS-1D Mark IV to ISO 102,400. This is a little too high for the APS-H format camera, but it could prove more useful on a full-frame camera that should be able to generate cleaner images.
4. More AF points
The EOS 5D MK II has 9 individually selectable AF point and 6 assist AF points. Canon may increase this to the 19 AF point of the 7D for the 6D, but could it go even further towards the 45 AF points (with 39 cross-type) of the 1D MK IV?
5. Changes to continuous AF
The cameras above and below the EOS 5D Mark II both allow the user to control the speed with which the AF responds to a change in subject distance when using continuous AF, but the 5D MK II doesn’t; this is certain to change with a Canon 6D release.
6. Articulated LCD screen
The cameras above and below the EOS 5D Mark II both allow the user to control the speed with which the AF responds to a change in subject distance when using continuous AF, but the 5D MK II doesn’t; this is certain to change with a Canon 6D release.
7. Built-in level
A built-in level is de rigueur these days to ensure level horizons; perhaps Canon will put one in the EOS 6D so that the angle an image is taken at is recorded in the EXIF data. This allows users to make automatic post-capture corrections.
8. In-camera image rating
In-camera image rating was introduced with the EOS 60D, it seems a dead cert for the EOS 6D as it makes chimping (reviewing images) really useful and helps users find their best images quickly after download.
9. Wireless flash control
Canon resisted enabling wireless flash control in its DSLRs but finally gave in to peer pressure with the EOS 7D. The EOS 5D MK II doesn’t have a pop-up flash, but Canon could build a transmitter similar to its ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter in the EOS 6D.
10. Live View and HD video
Live view and video technology are now essential to a modern DSLR, the EOS 6D is sure to have dedicated controls to activate these features.
Play Canon EOS 6D or 5D Mark III video on your Mac
Whether the new camera will be Canon EOS 6D or 5D Mark III, there is one thing in certainty the video recording features will be powerful than its predecessor Canon EOS 5D. Then, have you ever imagined to play your Canon EOS 6D or 5D Mark III video on your Mac? It is may probably not possible for you to import your Canon EOS 6D or 5D Mark III video to QuickTime, iTunes or iMovie on your Mac.
Don’t worry, no matter what kind of video files Canon 6D or 5D Mark III, the only thing you need to do is to convert Canon 6D or 5D Mark III video to Mac friendly format for free playback in QuickTime, manage in iTunes, edit in iMovie or upload to websites with the simple and powerful Mac Canon EOS 6D or 5D Mark III Converter.
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