6D Announced (sort of)

[Dave Throgmartin]

This camera is VERY unimpressive in my humble opinion and I think I'm pretty much their target market.

Canon's offering is completely non-competitive versus the D600. 6D = fail

Dave

[Dr Croubie]

This camera is VERY unimpressive in my humble opinion and I think I'm pretty much their target market.
Canon's offering is completely non-competitive versus the D600. 6D = fail
Dave

I'm pretty much the target market too. APS-C user, 7D, wouldn't mind an FF upgrade, only 1 EF-s lens (15-85, although Sigma 8-16 probably counts too, easily sellable if i had to, or keep with 7D). Lots of cash invested in EF lenses (like 50/85/100/70-300L, the Samyang 35 counts too, and a lot of M42/OM lenses that aren't adaptable to nikon).

So I'm very underwhelmed by this too, i'd rather a decently used 5D2 and 24-105 for the same price, instead of a 6D body, especially if it means i don't need to 'upgrade' to SD cards too.

If I were serious about my FF photos on a budget, i'd definitely be considering D600. The money in Canon glass is definitely the main thing stopping me (besides, you know, mortgage and stuff), although the nice DPP workflow i've got going is hard to replace for me (on linux). Thankfully i've got my EOS 3, P6, and K60 to keep me busy with FF and 6x6 photos, i'm sitting this round out (unless I see a 1Ds2 under $1000, or a 5Dc under $500).
New canon body? See you when the 5D4 or 6D2 come out...

[conropl]

This camera is VERY unimpressive in my humble opinion and I think I'm pretty much their target market.

Canon's offering is completely non-competitive versus the D600. 6D = fail

Dave

I think I am their target market as well. I have been purposely buying lenses that can be use on a FF (other than a Sigma 10-20 which would go when I get a FF), but unless the 6D ends up with great DR and high ISO performance (gapless pixels would be nice as well), then I cannot see why I would buy it over a proven 5D II (even used). However, I do not see why it would have good DR or high ISO performace and take a chance of pulling sales away from the 5D III.

Not to enthused yet, but I am still reserving giving up hope until I see how the sensor performs.