Brand new: Canon's compact system camera
15.2.2017
Translation: machine translated
Following the current trend, Canon is introducing another system camera. The brand new model in the Canon EOS-M series is a compact camera with a wide range of options. Will it become your daily companion?
Compact style
The Canon EOS-M 6 is very compact - 112 millimetres long, 68 high and 44 millimetres deep. It is also lightweight at 390 grams. Canon's brand new system camera fits perfectly in your pocket. You can and will always want to take it with you. Packed with features, the Canon EOS-M6 also impresses with its stylish design. The design is not too flashy. You photograph your surroundings without attracting attention.
Pre-order now The EOS-M6 is expected to be available in April. If you pre-order now, you'll be one of the first to hold it in your hand. You choose: Body only, in kit with 15-45mm or in kit with 18-150mm lens. Each in black or silver-black.
Fast autofocus and impressive image quality
For beautiful pictures you need sharpness. Your picture is only convincing if the right elements are clearly recognisable, i.e. sharp. This requires fast, precise and reliable autofocus. With the EOS-M6, you can rely on the autofocus. Your subjects can move - the autofocus always keeps your focussed subject in focus. The autofocus is supported by the 5-axis image stabilisation.
5-axis image stabilisation and continuous focus tracking
The Canon EOS-M6 has a so-called Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus built in. It can focus quickly - even when your subject is moving. With this dual-pixel autofocus, you get continuous focus tracking. In other words: your subject moves. You focus on it. The autofocus recognises your subject and tracks it. Your subject is continuously in focus. The EOS-M6 automatically detects and focuses on faces and coloured objects.
Uncomplicated snapshots
Want to take a snapshot? It's important that the camera reacts quickly. In other words, the camera must focus quickly and take as many pictures as possible as quickly as possible. The more moments you can capture, the more likely you are to get the perfect snapshot. The Canon EOS-M6 can take up to 9 pictures per second in continuous shooting mode. A good performance.
Beautiful photos with depth of field - in any light
Your subject in the foreground is razor sharp, the background is slightly blurred. This is a popular effect. It is known as depth of field. With the EOS-M6, you can also achieve the effect of depth of field. The Canon EOS-M6 is also impressive in poor light. To achieve this, it is equipped with a fast 24.2 megapixel sensor, a powerful image processor and an ISO sensitivity of up to 25,600.
Focussing with videos
With the EOS-M6, you can shoot Full HD videos at up to 60 frames per second. Canon has developed a special
"movie mode" for videos. developed a "movie mode". The Canon EOS-M6 uses this mode, or more precisely the so-called "pull focus effect", to automatically focus for you. All you have to do is briefly tap the touchscreen. Shooting videos is even easier if you set the camera to automatic mode. The camera takes care of all the settings for you. Do you know your way around and prefer to focus manually? No problem, just switch to manual mode. Slow-motion videos (slow-motion effects) can be created during post-processing.
Versatile lens selection and simple operation
Want even more variety? The same subject often looks completely different with a different lens. There are many suitable lenses for the EOS-M. Either you take one of the particularly compact EF-M lenses, which were specially developed for the Canon EOS-M cameras. With the Canon EF/EF-S to EF-M you even have more than 80 Canon EF and EF-S lenses to choose from.
Folding touchscreen
The 3-inch touchscreen is easy to operate. With the swipe and zoom gestures familiar from the iPhone, you can view your pictures and use all camera settings. Tap the touchscreen. Focus and take a photo when you tap it again. You can fold the touchscreen all the way up and tilt it forwards so that you can take good selfies and don't have to contort yourself for the subject.
Optionally available electronic viewfinder
Do you like taking photos in sunlight? Then I recommend the optional Canon Evf-Dc2. Here, no light can refract in the display and block your view of your subject. With the electronic viewfinder, you always have a clear view of your subject. Just like on the touchscreen, the electronic viewfinder shows you all the settings. But with the viewfinder, your subject feels closer and the sun can't harm you.
Share pictures and operate the camera with your smartphone
Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control for the camera. For example, you can place the EOS-M6 on a wall and take a photo of you and your friends. Especially cool: You can see the result directly on your smartphone. If you don't like the picture, simply take a new one. You can pair your tablet and smartphone with the camera via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or NFC for Android devices. With the "Image Sync" function, you can automatically upload your photos to the cloud, create backups and print your pictures.
Conclusion
Canon's latest system camera impresses with its features and design. Its compact size and low weight make it a good companion. It accompanies you just as reliably when travelling as on short trips or in everyday life. Its speed and intuitive operation make it easy for you. For photographers who appreciate a large selection of lenses, Canon has found a good solution with the lens adapter. The EOS-M6 is therefore also suitable as a second camera for committed Canon SLR photographers. <p
Lilian Dach
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