Take a quantum leap to full-frame photography with the Canon EOS 6D Mark II

SINGAPORE, 29 June 2017 – Canon today announced the launch of the Canon EOS
6D Mark II, the lightest DSLR in the EOS full-frame DSLR line that offers
photography enthusiasts the complete arsenal of full-frame DSLR functions,
packed into a nimble and compact body.

The EOS 6D Mark II is equipped
with a 26.2 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor that delivers exceptionally clear
images even under low light conditions, and is capable of achieving an
impressive background blur effect – a key characteristic of large sensors.
Equipped with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology for high-performance focus tracking
in Live View mode as well as DIGIC 7 image processor for high image quality
even in dimly lit situations, the EOS 6D Mark II boasts of significant feature
enhancements as compared to its predecessor. A first in Canon’s full-frame DSLR
range, the EOS 6D Mark II is designed with a versatile Vari-angle touch panel,
giving users the flexibility of shooting from a high or low angle.

“In a time where there is increasingly
keen interest and demand for top-notch image quality, the EOS 6D Mark II opens
the gateway to full-frame photography for photography enthusiasts who are
looking to up their game”, said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore
Operations, Canon Singapore. “Conscientious thought has been given to the EOS 6D
Mark II to ensure a compact design and
intuitive usability, so as to empower a new generation of full-frame
photography enthusiasts with superior still and video innovations.”

With a huge leap from 11-point in the EOS 6D to 45-point
all cross-type AF system, the 45-point all cross-type AF system provides AF
coverage over an expanded area during viewfinder shooting. Of the 45 points, 27
are f/8 compatible, resulting in excellent performance when using an extender.

Additionally, the EOS 6D Mark II possesses a continuous
shooting speed of up to 6.5 fps, which promises sharp image capture of even
fast-moving subjects. In Live View mode, continuous shooting speed is still
impressive at up to 4 fps. Coupled with enhanced ISO speeds of up to 40,000
(expandable to 102,400), users are able to capture exceptionally low noise
images. With the sensitivity of the center AF point rated at -3EV, the EOS 6D
Mark II can consistently acquire focus in extremely low light levels (roughly
equivalent to light cast by a full moon).

The EOS 6D Mark II is equipped with a 7560 pixel RGB+IR
metering sensor and a colour detection AF that enables consistent and accurate
exposure in various lighting conditions. It automatically detects skin tones
and prioritises focus on human subjects within the frame. With the addition of
the lens aberration correction settings, the EOS 6D Mark II automatically
detects the lens paired, and corrects distortion and diffraction at the time of
shooting.

To offer users unbridled flexibility and room for creative
expression, several features are incorporated as a first in Canon’s full-frame
EOS series. Sporting a Vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor, users will be able
shoot from high to low angles nimbly. This is complemented by the inclusion of
the brand new Panning function. This Panning function helps in enhancing the
background blur while keeping the main subject in focus by automatically selecting
the optimal shutter speed by analysing the panning speed of the camera and the
speed of the subject.

Through the Intelligent Viewfinder, users have quick and
easy access to all shooting information without needing to look away from the
viewfinder. The battery life of the EOS 6D Mark II can also be extended to
accommodate longer shooting hours with the optional battery grip (BG-E21) which
houses 2 pieces of LP-E6N batteries. Ergonomically designed, users will find
that the EOS 6D Mark II paired with the BG-E21 battery grip allows for greater
ease and comfort, especially when shooting in portrait mode.

The affordable EOS 6D Mark II offers videographers the
enjoyable experience of shooting professional movies in full HD at a seamless
60p. Powered by the high speed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a proprietary
Canon-developed technology, smooth and high performance focus tracking can be
achieved when shooting in both Live View and movie mode. When recording movies,
the EOS 6D Mark II is able to continuously track the movements of subjects
seamlessly, and also enable users to switch focus from a foreground subject to
a background subject quickly and simply via touch focus on the Vari-angle LCD.

In addition, tracking sensitivity and AF speed can be
customised to allow movie-makers to create their desired effects. To combat
shaky footages caused by movement, Movie digital IS provides the highly
effective 5-axis image stabilization to support handheld shoots, even when
paired with non-IS lenses.

With the 4K Time-lapse movie function, movie-makers can
also capture moods and moments by combining still images shot at intervals over
time. For example, users can produce a high quality Time-lapse movie of the
sunrise, sunset, moving clouds or heavy traffic on a bustling street.

With Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, users can transfer images
and videos from the camera to the smart devices and upload them onto the Canon
Image Gateway, social media platforms and cloud storage. Also by using the
Canon Camera Connect app, users have real-time control of camera settings such
as shutter speed, focus selection and self-timer and more.

In addition, the EOS 6D Mark II features Bluetooth low
energy technology which maintains constant connection to a compatible smart
device at a low power consumption. With this constant connection, users can
view images and start remote capture from the camera even when it is in Auto
Power Off mode. Smart devices, when paired with Bluetooth, can wake the camera
up, and then switch to Wi-Fi for browsing and viewing images or performing
remote capture (with Live View).

Equipped with a GPS receiver, users can also log
coordinates of every place that they have photographed, which can be stored as
metadata accompanying each image. A GPS log can also be kept to create a map of
places photographed as a record of the places the user has been to.

Pricing and availability of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II will
be advised at a later date.

Image sensor:                                     26.2
Megapixel CMOS sensor

Imaging processor:                             DIGIC 7

ISO speed:                                          100-40000
(expendable to 102400)

Continuous shooting speed:               Approx. 6.5 fps

Maximum video quality:                      Full HD 60p

Auto-focus:                                         45-point all
cross-type AF / Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Wi-Fi / NFC/ Bluetooth/GPS:              Yes

LCD:                                                    3.0-inch
Vari-angle touch panel (approx. 1.04 million dots)

Dimensions:                                        Approx. 144.0mm(W) x 110.5mm(H) x 74.8mm(D)

Weight:                                                Approx. 685g (body only)

Canon is a global
leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and
service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22
other regions including subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of close to 300 companies
and employs close to 200,000 people worldwide. It is dedicated to the advancement
in technology and innovation and commits more than 8% of its total revenue each
year to R&D. Canon is consistently one of the top few companies to earn the
most number of patents over the last 20 years. As a Fortune Global 500 company,
Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working
together for the common good.

More information is available at www.canon.com.sg.