Glad that you got one! These videos I make like this are meant to be affirmations for people who are hesitant on buying the not-so-latest camera! Enjoy your 6D! It's gonna be an awesome workhorse for you!
Love my 6D. It’s an awesome camera. Very capable and a real bargain now people are jumping ship to mirrorless. Got mine used for $200 which is amazing for what you can do with it. Great video; thankyou!
Dang, Dean! $200 is a steal! The 6D is a more-than-capable kind of camera! It's still my wife's main camera whenever she does photoshoots like for family, pre-weddings and corporate shoots!
@@markfriday Yes, for sure. I was just very patient and just kept watching the camera shops over here in the UK and took the chance when the right one came up! Some real bargains around as everyone goes mirrorless etc. it’s no less of a camera than it was on launch. Got mine after watching Martin Castein’s vids on it. I wasn’t disappointed! Thanks again!
Totally agree with you! My wife's daily driver to shoot professionally is still her Canon 6D. It's just so hard to get rid of the 6D because of how capable it is!
I used to vlog using this camera back in the days. still using it once in a while. downside, no flip screen, Image stabilization is out. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO LOW LIGHT..... I love it!!!
I would say it's about 80% usable, depending on how contrasty the image is, if the shadows are lifted too much, you'll definitely see some grain building up but it's nothing Lightroom/Premiere pro can't clean up with the new denoising features. As for the servo, as long as it's not a fast moving subject, you should be fine.
Awesome review and everything you've said about the 6D is 100% accurate and back in 2012 the camera had many advanced features. If you need fast frame rates why not pick up a 7D mark II? I use a 6D and 7D mark II and the combo is perfect and the 7D mark II is cheap, you can pick up a low mileage body for less than $400.00 in the US.
No flippy screen but you can watch your back screen output and trigger shots etc and change things on your phone tho. Its got WIFI and an app. Great for putting your camera in difficult places.
Totally agree with you! Some people don't know what this camera is capable of! The underestimated because it was released so many years ago! I still use it from time to time! By the way please subscribe to the channel!
I bought a Brand new one 5 years ago , first shot was low light all around candles on birthday cake via auto setting “ the image blew my socks off ‘ buy the now classic 6D MK1 Thanks .
Totally agree with you! This is why I find myself not being able to sell my canon6d! It's really amazing and timeless! By the way please subscribe to the channel! Thank you so much
Hi Mark. Thanks for your review. The 6D is still my main camera, and I have no need to "upgrade." If you are shooting fast action sports or wildlife photography, then maybe look elsewhere. For all other genres, it's still one of the best ever and, as you say, such a bargain these days. Get a couple of used EF L lenses and the total cost will still be far less than that of a mirrorless full frame body - maybe around £1,000 total outlay. The sensor gives fantastic results! Ergonomics are great! It's really tough, and I know people who have picked up cosmetically damaged versions that have been tested by reputable sellers such as MPB and the camera still works great...
I totally agree with you! That's exactly how I feel about it. The 6D is my wife's workhorse when it comes to photography, I just borrow it every now and then to shoot and whenever I bring back the RAW files into Lightroom, I still can't believe the images it produces, it can easily compete with my Sony A7IV's image quality!
6D MK1 11 focus points works fine with me finding and using judgement, but let’s face it no matter how technology moves on there’s always something to Nit Pick “ Thanks
I have shot a LOT of cameras, but I always end up with a 5D MK2 and a 6D....still miss my old 7D. :) They just work! And work and work. But you actually have to know how to use a camera with these. Wich is a good thing. :)
Totally agree with you! I find myself pulling this Canon 6D out sometimes when I want to take a break from my Sony a74 or a6700. I can't stress enough how good the colors are from the Canon 6D. Plus I love the sound of the shutter so much!
@@markfriday I have a mirrorless to, it's not the same. One thing are the colors. But shoting with a mirrorless compared to a FF DSLR is like a pellet gun kompared to a shot gun. You can feel the canera working for you...and you have to work it back. I love the old heavy, tankk like built DSLRs. :)
@@markfriday I do have a 70D too, for the focus and the speed. AND the flip screen. Kind of having in my car...together with a Panasonic Lumix with 30X optical zoom. All cameras are compromises. But the 6D and the 5D is what I use daily. :)
@@markfriday I worked as a portrait photographer. I had accsess to a lot of high end cameras. But the 6D with my beloved Sigma 24-105 F4 ART...it's a combination that is hard to beat. If you know what you are doing, it's hard to beat. :)
Great video Mark. I have always loved the pics out of the 6D. In fact I am intending to take the 6D on a trip to Sri Lanka rather than the usual smaller more modern cameras I would normally take. Just because - why not.
Hey, John! I totally agree with you! Although I own newer cameras now (just because I shoot videos and photos professionally) I still bring out the Canon 6D + 50mm f1.8 STM from time to time! I just love the colors that come out!
Hey, Jay! Yes! This camera is definitely good for landscape shots and nature. But for wildlife photography, it depends on what you're capturing. Bird photography would be a bit tedious, but if you're fast enough or you know the camera well, then you can definitely pull it off!
Does it come with a lens? If not, I would suggest looking for just the body then buying a Canon 50mm f1.8. That lens is phenomenal for what it can do. My wife uses that as her main "bokeh" lens when she's done shooting with the 24-70.
Hi Mark I have the tamron 24-70mm g1 lens and looking at picking up s 6d mark 1 in the next few days, could you please share a link to sample photos of camer with that particular lens. Moving from a canon 760d to the 6d thanks
That Burst mode was hilarious lol Yeah pretty much more like this camera is better for filmmaking, music videos, tiktok, reels, but not for vloggging or an fast action event, so depends what we want it for. Nice review. Does Magic Lantern work in it, because that would solve a lot of problems
And where are the sample pictures? Did you test the fantastic image quality of the pictures that the 6D produces. Any comments about it´s great sensor and the low light focusing capability? Maybe a word about it´s low price/IQ ratio? What do you take in account when you talk about a camera? Greetings
Hey, Gustavo. I did post some photos as B-roll here. My wife's main camera for shooting portraits and weddings is the Canon 6D. She trusts it more than Sony mirrorless cameras. The Canon 6D's sensor, for the price, is amazing. As long as you have enough practice to use the camera, you'll be able to use it in professional shoots, it''s about knowing which autofocus point to use at whichever given moment you're in. As for the price, I think it's a no-brainer, especially when you consider what other camera companies offer, Like Sony's cheapest full frame camera is the A7C, and it's nowhere near as cheap as a Canon6d with an included lens.
Based on the rave reviews from every reputable corner of YT, I stepped back into the Canon digital realm and bught a truly mint 6D (many years ago I had a 5DMk2 in kit). I just expected the same unparalleled Canon color space and clarity, maybe also close to the 5D classic. However, I was disappointed by the pictures rendered in terms of color and also focus. Probably, I happened to have a Monday model. I just sold it. Nevertheless, if the pictures are OK and to your liking, the 6D is a true bargain, indeed.
Nice video bro! This is my first ever full frame camera. For me, Yes it's still worth it as a photographer, this is my back up cam and I used it for wedding for years. 😊📸 I really love the output, lens Lang ang kulang para ganado out haha 😅
I don’t want to be rude but I’m 1:56 in and this seems like a video about crop vs full frame. Maybe change the title? I want to be helpful but the information provided so far has very little to do with the title.
Hey, Rob! Thanks for your input! You're not being rude at all! I actually appreciate comments like this because it helps me do better in future videos. I definitely did blabber too much about APS-C vs full frame, haha.
@@markfriday for photo this is a good start camera, I’m still using this as my back up camera but for video this is really a no no. What I love with this camera is pairing it with cheapest lens and its good to go for a travel and no worries if it will broke because this is really cheap in the market and very durable. Hope you can share more photos from tour wife using with this camera. 🤙
This talk of shooting at iso 3200 and 6400...is that for photos? Or video? I have a 6d and it is NOT a good low light camera. Also, a huge drawback is it's auto focus for stills. Only 11 points, and they are all clustered in the middle of the frame. So if, say, your subject is standing in the corner of a blank wall, you'd would have to focus and recompose. It was always super annoying. Probably the main reason I stopped using the camera.
Hi Mark I have the tamron 24-70mm g1 lens and looking at picking up s 6d mark 1 in the next few days, could you please share a link to sample photos of camer with that particular lens. Moving from a canon 760d to the 6d thanks
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I just bought this camera in 2024 and it is still awesome today. Thanks for the great video.
Glad that you got one! These videos I make like this are meant to be affirmations for people who are hesitant on buying the not-so-latest camera! Enjoy your 6D! It's gonna be an awesome workhorse for you!
I bought mine 10 years ago and still use it in 2024!
I have it. They made better stuff before. Sturdy. Trustworthy. Simple. You dont need all this new expensive stuff. This is all you need. Its great
Totally agree with you! The 6D is easily gonna be a legend in the Canon OG lineup!
@@markfridayPeople are already starting to call it the 6D classic.. which is an honor coming from the 5D classic rendering legend.
Love my 6D. It’s an awesome camera. Very capable and a real bargain now people are jumping ship to mirrorless. Got mine used for $200 which is amazing for what you can do with it.
Great video; thankyou!
Dang, Dean! $200 is a steal! The 6D is a more-than-capable kind of camera! It's still my wife's main camera whenever she does photoshoots like for family, pre-weddings and corporate shoots!
@@markfriday Yes, for sure. I was just very patient and just kept watching the camera shops over here in the UK and took the chance when the right one came up! Some real bargains around as everyone goes mirrorless etc. it’s no less of a camera than it was on launch. Got mine after watching Martin Castein’s vids on it. I wasn’t disappointed!
Thanks again!
I was literally going to use the exact wording "steal" bc in 2024 I paid $450 for one in "excellent condition" @@markfriday
I shoot a Sony a7R3 for daytime and the O.G. 6D for nightscapes and deep sky astro. The 6D is such a great camera for that purpose.
Totally agree with you! My wife's daily driver to shoot professionally is still her Canon 6D. It's just so hard to get rid of the 6D because of how capable it is!
I used to vlog using this camera back in the days. still using it once in a while. downside, no flip screen, Image stabilization is out. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO LOW LIGHT..... I love it!!!
is the 6D usable at 6400ISO? can the servo mode keep up? thanks in advance.
I would say it's about 80% usable, depending on how contrasty the image is, if the shadows are lifted too much, you'll definitely see some grain building up but it's nothing Lightroom/Premiere pro can't clean up with the new denoising features. As for the servo, as long as it's not a fast moving subject, you should be fine.
Awesome review and everything you've said about the 6D is 100% accurate and back in 2012 the camera had many advanced features. If you need fast frame rates why not pick up a 7D mark II? I use a 6D and 7D mark II and the combo is perfect and the 7D mark II is cheap, you can pick up a low mileage body for less than $400.00 in the US.
No flippy screen but you can watch your back screen output and trigger shots etc and change things on your phone tho. Its got WIFI and an app. Great for putting your camera in difficult places.
Honestly this camera is beast for portraits and events.
Totally agree with you! Some people don't know what this camera is capable of! The underestimated because it was released so many years ago! I still use it from time to time! By the way please subscribe to the channel!
I bought a Brand new one 5 years ago , first shot was low light all around candles on birthday cake via auto setting “ the image blew my socks off ‘ buy the now classic 6D MK1 Thanks .
Love Canon color science with the 6D. I still have it along with a slew of EF lens kits
Totally agree with you! This is why I find myself not being able to sell my canon6d! It's really amazing and timeless! By the way please subscribe to the channel! Thank you so much
Hi Mark. Thanks for your review. The 6D is still my main camera, and I have no need to "upgrade."
If you are shooting fast action sports or wildlife photography, then maybe look elsewhere. For all other genres, it's still one of the best ever and, as you say, such a bargain these days.
Get a couple of used EF L lenses and the total cost will still be far less than that of a mirrorless full frame body - maybe around £1,000 total outlay.
The sensor gives fantastic results! Ergonomics are great! It's really tough, and I know people who have picked up cosmetically damaged versions that have been tested by reputable sellers such as MPB and the camera still works great...
I totally agree with you! That's exactly how I feel about it. The 6D is my wife's workhorse when it comes to photography, I just borrow it every now and then to shoot and whenever I bring back the RAW files into Lightroom, I still can't believe the images it produces, it can easily compete with my Sony A7IV's image quality!
6D MK1 11 focus points works fine with me finding and using judgement, but let’s face it no matter how technology moves on there’s always something to Nit Pick “ Thanks
I have shot a LOT of cameras, but I always end up with a 5D MK2 and a 6D....still miss my old 7D. :) They just work! And work and work. But you actually have to know how to use a camera with these. Wich is a good thing. :)
Totally agree with you! I find myself pulling this Canon 6D out sometimes when I want to take a break from my Sony a74 or a6700. I can't stress enough how good the colors are from the Canon 6D. Plus I love the sound of the shutter so much!
@@markfriday I have a mirrorless to, it's not the same. One thing are the colors. But shoting with a mirrorless compared to a FF DSLR is like a pellet gun kompared to a shot gun. You can feel the canera working for you...and you have to work it back. I love the old heavy, tankk like built DSLRs. :)
Exactly! I like that reference! From now and I will call my 6D a shotgun and my A7IV a high speed pellet gun haha!
@@markfriday I do have a 70D too, for the focus and the speed. AND the flip screen. Kind of having in my car...together with a Panasonic Lumix with 30X optical zoom. All cameras are compromises. But the 6D and the 5D is what I use daily. :)
@@markfriday I worked as a portrait photographer. I had accsess to a lot of high end cameras. But the 6D with my beloved Sigma 24-105 F4 ART...it's a combination that is hard to beat. If you know what you are doing, it's hard to beat. :)
Great video Mark. I have always loved the pics out of the 6D. In fact I am intending to take the 6D on a trip to Sri Lanka rather than the usual smaller more modern cameras I would normally take. Just because - why not.
Hey, John! I totally agree with you! Although I own newer cameras now (just because I shoot videos and photos professionally) I still bring out the Canon 6D + 50mm f1.8 STM from time to time! I just love the colors that come out!
I personally don’t care much for videoing or vlogging. I’m into wildlife, landscape and nature. Would this camera be a good choice for that?
Hey, Jay! Yes! This camera is definitely good for landscape shots and nature. But for wildlife photography, it depends on what you're capturing. Bird photography would be a bit tedious, but if you're fast enough or you know the camera well, then you can definitely pull it off!
@@markfriday Thank you for responding. I’ve seen a Canon 6D bundle on Facebook market place so was considering buying it. Thanks again :)
So cool! Did you end up buying it?
@@markfriday I haven’t no. It’s still up for sale but it’s really expensive so I’m keeping an eye on it to see if it comes down in price 😅
Does it come with a lens? If not, I would suggest looking for just the body then buying a Canon 50mm f1.8. That lens is phenomenal for what it can do. My wife uses that as her main "bokeh" lens when she's done shooting with the 24-70.
6D the best 👌
A camera review with no photo samples is wild
$500 online.. i bought mine year ago for aprox 250 euro's with less then 10k on the shutter😁😁
Please can I use it for creating recipe videos for youtube and other platforms??
Yes, you can! Because there's no flip out screen, you just have to frame up your shot first, because then start shooting! The 6d is still a beast!
What would you recommend the best budget friendly camera to shoot fast moving subject? Am trying to get myself one camera to shoot surfing scene😃
Hey, Aria! What's up! Before I answer that question, can you let me know what your budget is?
@@markfriday hi Mark,I’m thinking to spend not more than 600usd for the body itself , i don’t mind second hand as a startup😃
I love this camera!
Me too! This is definitely gonna be one of those legendary relic cameras one day, haha.
Im picking one up today for 250 with 85mm lens
Hyped for you, Manny! Is this gonna be your first full frame?
@@markfriday no I’ve had one or two in the past . Just couldn’t pass up that kind of deal
Hi Mark I have the tamron 24-70mm g1 lens and looking at picking up s 6d mark 1 in the next few days, could you please share a link to sample photos of camer with that particular lens. Moving from a canon 760d to the 6d thanks
Thank you!
You're very welcome! Please subscribe for more content regarding the Canon 6D!
That Burst mode was hilarious lol
Yeah pretty much more like this camera is better for filmmaking, music videos, tiktok, reels, but not for vloggging or an fast action event, so depends what we want it for. Nice review. Does Magic Lantern work in it, because that would solve a lot of problems
Magic lantern does work with this camera
@@pasyensyatv9092 Thanks for the reply. Yeah in 2023, i shouldnt even be asking this since i can get a better new camera to use the features I need.
And where are the sample pictures? Did you test the fantastic image quality of the pictures that the 6D produces. Any comments about it´s great sensor and the low light focusing capability? Maybe a word about it´s low price/IQ ratio? What do you take in account when you talk about a camera? Greetings
Hey, Gustavo. I did post some photos as B-roll here. My wife's main camera for shooting portraits and weddings is the Canon 6D. She trusts it more than Sony mirrorless cameras. The Canon 6D's sensor, for the price, is amazing. As long as you have enough practice to use the camera, you'll be able to use it in professional shoots, it''s about knowing which autofocus point to use at whichever given moment you're in. As for the price, I think it's a no-brainer, especially when you consider what other camera companies offer, Like Sony's cheapest full frame camera is the A7C, and it's nowhere near as cheap as a Canon6d with an included lens.
@@markfridayThanks for your feedback. I´m very grateful. Greetings.
Based on the rave reviews from every reputable corner of YT, I stepped back into the Canon digital realm and bught a truly mint 6D (many years ago I had a 5DMk2 in kit). I just expected the same unparalleled Canon color space and clarity, maybe also close to the 5D classic. However, I was disappointed by the pictures rendered in terms of color and also focus. Probably, I happened to have a Monday model. I just sold it. Nevertheless, if the pictures are OK and to your liking, the 6D is a true bargain, indeed.
Nice video bro! This is my first ever full frame camera. For me, Yes it's still worth it as a photographer, this is my back up cam and I used it for wedding for years. 😊📸 I really love the output, lens Lang ang kulang para ganado out haha 😅
Great stuff Mark❤
I don’t want to be rude but I’m 1:56 in and this seems like a video about crop vs full frame. Maybe change the title? I want to be helpful but the information provided so far has very little to do with the title.
Hey, Rob! Thanks for your input! You're not being rude at all! I actually appreciate comments like this because it helps me do better in future videos. I definitely did blabber too much about APS-C vs full frame, haha.
@@markfriday oh I’m pleased I hope it’s constructive enough and I look forward to future vids.
was great,❤😂
Hey, man! Thank you so much!
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Awesome! Thank you so so much!
i really want this camera actually
still waiting for the right bargain price to actually grab it
nice video bro
What I like with the 6D is if you broke it you can easily replace it. 😅
Ha! I like how you think, Jasper!
@@markfriday for photo this is a good start camera, I’m still using this as my back up camera but for video this is really a no no.
What I love with this camera is pairing it with cheapest lens and its good to go for a travel and no worries if it will broke because this is really cheap in the market and very durable. Hope you can share more photos from tour wife using with this camera. 🤙
This talk of shooting at iso 3200 and 6400...is that for photos? Or video?
I have a 6d and it is NOT a good low light camera.
Also, a huge drawback is it's auto focus for stills. Only 11 points, and they are all clustered in the middle of the frame. So if, say, your subject is standing in the corner of a blank wall, you'd would have to focus and recompose. It was always super annoying. Probably the main reason I stopped using the camera.
The center focus point is the only trustworthy source. Focus recompose is necessary, but alot of older cameras have this issue.
@@jeni719 yup. but i dont see how you can talk about this camera and no mention it. it is a pretty big downside.
I shoot it all the time at iso 10k. We shoot 1000s per day like 15k-20k. It’s fine
@@Chris-ey7zy for stills or video? there is no way youre getting clean video in the 10k-20k iso
Its the same size as a 35mm Film...Why is everyone having such a difficulty in explaining this?
Hi Mark I have the tamron 24-70mm g1 lens and looking at picking up s 6d mark 1 in the next few days, could you please share a link to sample photos of camer with that particular lens. Moving from a canon 760d to the 6d thanks