Canon 6D Mark II officially announced and ready for preorders

We’ve already learned or speculated a lot about the new Canon 6D Mark II, and now it’s officially out. Canon has released their latest full-frame camera, which brings full-frame camera accessible to a wider number of users. It’s an improved version of its predecessor 6D, and it’s aimed at a wide range of shooters – from those looking for their first full-frame camera to more experienced full-frame users.

According to Canon, this camera was designed particularly with the enthusiast photographers in mind. As I mentioned, it’s a new and improved version of the 6D, and these are some of the benefits over the older model:

• 26.2 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor
• Optical Viewfinder with a 45-point All Cross-type AF System1
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection & Full HD 60p
• DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100-40000
• Vari-angle Touch Screen, 3.0-inch LCD
• Built-in Wi-Fi®2, NFC3, Bluetooth®4 and GPS technology
• High-speed Continuous Shooting at up to 6.5 fps
• Dust- & Water-resistant

These are some of the specs, and we already covered some of the leaked ones in our previous articles. But now, at last, here’s the full and official specs list:

Imaging
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1.0x Crop Factor)
Pixels	26.2 Megapixel
Max Resolution	Not specified by manufacturer
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Sensor Type / Size	CMOS, 36 x 24 mm
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MOV, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Memory Card Type	SDXC SDHC SD
Image Stabilization	Digital, 5-Way

Focus Control
Focus Type	Auto & Manual
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 45 (45 Cross-Type)

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Optical
Viewfinder Eye Point	21.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	98%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.71x
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1 m
Display Screen	3″  Swivel Touchscreen LCD
Screen Coverage	100%
Diagonal Angle of View	170.0°

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100-40000 (Extended Mode: 50-102400)
Shutter	Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/4000 Second , Bulb Mode
Remote Control	TC-80N3, RS-80N3 (Optional)
Mirror Lock-Up	Yes
Metering Method	Evaluative Metering, Partial Metering, Spot Metering
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Continuous Shooting	Up to 6.5 fps at 26.2 MP
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Flash
Built-in Flash	No
Max Sync Speed	Mechanical Shutter:1 / 180 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Dedicated Flash System	eTTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes
File Size	1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Frame Rate	@ 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
Exposure Control	Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 – 25600
Exposure Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Focus	Auto Manual Continuous Auto
Max Video Clip Length	1920 x 1080: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
Audio Recording	Built-In Mic: With Video Optional External Mic: With Video

Performance
Self Timer	10 Seconds, 2 Seconds
Interval Recording	Yes
Connectivity	1/8″ Microphone, Canon N3, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Capable	Yes

Power
Battery	1 x LP-E6N Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1865 mAh
AC Power Adapter	ACK-E6 (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature	Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 0 – 85%

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD)	Not specified by manufacturer
Weight	Not specified by manufacturer

Canon 6D Mark II is available for preorders, and you can get it in three versions. You can order body only for $1999, the body with the 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens for $2,599.00, and the body with the 24-105mm f/4 kit lens for $3,099.00. As for the availability, you should wait just a little longer – you can preorder now, and the shipping starts in late July 2017.