Canon Gear Announcement on June 29, 2017

Below are the Canon cameras and kits being announced tomorrow. Be sure to place your pre-order early for the EOS-6D Mark II if you want one. It will be a big seller.

You will not find any pre-order links on my Blog because I do not accept commissioned links from any camera stores. My review, analysis and recommendation are completely unbiased. You can easily Google your favorite store's website and place your order with them.

Canon EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera

• Shipping in early August 2017
• Canon EOS 6D Mark II Body
• Canon EOS 6D Mark II with EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
• Canon EOS 6D Mark II with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS
• Price : $300 Battery Grip BG-E21
• Price : $1,999 Body only
• Price : $2,599 Body with EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
• Price : $3,099 Body with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D APS-C camera

• Shipping in late July 2017
• Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / EOS 200D / Kiss X9 Body
• Canon EOS Rebel SL2 with EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
• Canon EOS Rebel SL2 with EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM & EF-S 55-250mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
• Pricing : $549 Body only.  $699 with EF-S 18-55mm lens

First Images & Final Specs of Canon EOS-6D Mark II Camera

Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera front view

Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera back view

Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera top view

Your patience will be rewarded soon. The Canon's EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera is expected to be announced June 29, 2017. There is no precise shipping date but it should commence some time in early August. Keep checking back for the latest news and specs as I receive them.

Final specs for Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera

• All new 26MP sensor
• 45 AF points, all cross-type
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Single SD slots
• ISO 100 - 40000. Extended to 102400
• 3 inch variable angle, reversible LCD 
• Touch screen display
• Larger and more vivid viewfinder (almost 100%)
• Single DIGIC 7 processor
• New camera grip BG-E21
• Burst rate, 6.5 fps
• 5 axis electronic image stabilization 
• HD video @ 1080P 60p
• HDR and Time Lapse Movie
• WiFi, NFC & Bluetooth
• Built-in GPS
• Body slightly taller and deeper than previous model
• Size : 144.0 x 110.5 x 74.8 mm
• Weight : 765 g
• Suggested list price of body - $1,999 in the U.S.
• Ship with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens kit
• Ship with EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens kit
• Announcement date - June 29. Shipment date - August 2017

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Camera Announcement Date

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D APS-C camera

Next week, Canon will announce a few cameras. The most anticipated one is of course the full frame EOS-6D Mark II. Read this earlier post to see what the camera looks like and find all all the final specs of this affordable full frame DSLR.

Then, perhaps a day before the EOS-6D Mark II announcement, Canon may announce the EOS Rebel SL2/200D.  It is also possible Canon may decided to announce the Rebel SL2 together with the EOS-6D Mark II on June 29, 2017.

Final specs of the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 camera :

• 24 MP sensor
• 3″ vari-angle and touchscreen display
• HD Video 1080p/60 fps
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• WiFi and NFC
• Built-in Bluetooth
• Burst rate 5 fps. 3.5 fps in Live Mode
• 19 points AF
• DIGIC 7 processor
• ISO 100 - 51200 extended
• Touch Panel
• Battery : LP-E 17
• Approximately 840 shots per battery charge using the viewfinder
• Media : SD / SDHC / SDXC card (UHS-I card compatible)
• Size : 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8 mm
• Weight : 453 g
• Available in Black, White or Silver color
• Slightly larger than SL1 but still the world’s smallest DSLR

In addition, Canon will also announce a low end EOS-M mirrorless camera. It will be a replacement to the current EOS-M10.

Canon EOS-6D Mark II and Rebel SL2 Cameras Coming on June 29

Canon EOS-6D Mark II full frame DSLR camera

* * *  Read the latest post on the EOS-6D Mark II  * * *

As reported earlier, Canon is expected to announce the EOS-6D Mark II and Rebel SL2 cameras at the same time. The debut date will be June 29, 2017.

The Rebel SL2 will ship as a body only or a kit with the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens in either black or white color. I will work and nail down the exact date for you. Stay tuned.

Final specs for Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera

• All new 26MP sensor
• 45 AF points, all cross-type
• 7560 pixels RGB + IR metering sensor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC card (UHS-I card compatible)
• ISO 100 - 40000. Extended to 102400
• Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 seconds
• 3 inch variable angle, reversible LCD 
• Touch screen display
• Viewfinder Coverage (98%)
• Viewfinder Magnification  0.71x
• Single DIGIC 7 processor
• Burst rate, 6.5 fps. 4 fps in Live Mode
• 5 axis electronic image stabilization 
• HD video @ 1080P 60p
• HDR and Time Lapse Movie with 4K output
• WiFi, NFC & Bluetooth
• Anti Flicker
• Built-in GPS
• Battery : LP-E6N
• New camera grip BG-E21 
• Body slightly taller and deeper than previous model
• Size : 144.0 x 110.5 x 74.8 mm
• Weight : 765 g
• Suggested list price of body - $1,999 in the U.S.
• Ship with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens kit
• Ship with EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens kit
• Announcement date - June 29. Shipment date - August 2017

Simultaneous Announcement Of Canon EOS-6D Mark II & Rebel SL2 Cameras

Canon EOS-6D Mark II full frame DSLR camera

* * *  EOS-6D Mark II and Rebel SL2 will ship with EF lens kit  * * *

As reported earlier, Canon is expected to announce the EOS-6D Mark II and Rebel SL2 cameras at the same time. The official date will be some time in July, with delivery dates starting in August.

Possible specs for Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera

• All new 28MP sensor
• 45 AF points, all cross-type
• Dual SD slots
• Articulating and reversible LCD with touchscreen capabilities
• Larger and more vivid viewfinder
• Single DIGIC 7 processor
• New battery grip
• Burst rate, 6 fps
• Some 4K video capability but not full 4K performance
• WiFi, NFC & Bluetooth
• Built-in GPS ? (Possible but not likely)
• Body slightly taller and deeper than previous model
• Suggested list price of $1,999 in the U.S.
• Expected shipment date - August 2017

Canon EOS-6D Mark II Camera Coming June 29, 2017

Canon EOS-6D Mark II full frame DSLR camera front view

Canon EOS-6D Mark II back view

Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera top view

* * *  The EOS-6D Mark II and Rebel SL2 officially announced  * * *

Your patience will be rewarded soon. The Canon's EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera is expected to be announced June 29, 2017. There is no precise shipping date but it should commence some time in early August. Keep checking back for the latest news and specs as I receive them.

Final specs for Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera

• All new 26MP sensor
• 45 AF points, all cross-type
• 7560 pixels RGB + IR metering sensor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC card (UHS-I card compatible)
• ISO 100 - 40000. Extended to 102400
• Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 seconds
• 3 inch variable angle, reversible LCD 
• Touch screen display
• Viewfinder Coverage (98%)
• Viewfinder Magnification  0.71x
• Single DIGIC 7 processor
• Burst rate, 6.5 fps. 4 fps in Live Mode
• 5 axis electronic image stabilization 
• HD video @ 1080P 60p
• HDR and Time Lapse Movie with 4K output
• WiFi, NFC & Bluetooth
• Anti Flicker
• Built-in GPS
• Battery : LP-E6N
• New camera grip BG-E21 
• Body slightly taller and deeper than previous model
• Size : 144.0 x 110.5 x 74.8 mm
• Weight : 765 g
• Suggested list price of body - $1,999 in the U.S.
• Ship with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens kit
• Ship with EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens kit
• Announcement date - June 29. Shipment date - August 2017

When Is The Canon EOS-6D Mark II, Rebel SL2, Cinema C200 and EF 85mm f/1.4L IS Coming

Canon EOS-6D Mark II full frame DSLR camera

Be patient. The Canon's EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera, Rebel SL2, EF 85mm f/1.4L IS and Cinema C200 (C300 Mark II's little brother) will be announced around Q3 to Q4 of 2017. Keep checking back for the latest news as I receive them.

Possible specs for Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera

• All new 28MP sensor
• 45 AF points, all cross-type
• Dual SD slots
• Tilting LCD with touchscreen capabilities
• Larger and more vivid viewfinder
• Single DIGIC 7 processor
• Burst rate, 6 fps
• Some 4K video capability but not full 4K performance
• WiFi, NFC & Bluetooth
• Built-in GPS 
• Suggested list price of $1,999 in the U.S.

When Will the Canon EOS-6D Mark II Camera Be Announced?

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My latest information tells me the Canon's EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera is not expected to be announced around NAB in April, 2017. Instead, it will be closer to late Q2 or early Q3. Keep checking back for the latest news as I receive them.

Possible specs for Canon EOS-6D Mark II camera

• All new 28MP sensor
• 45 AF points, all cross-type
• Dual SD slots
• Tilting LCD with touchscreen capabilities
• Larger and more vivid viewfinder
• Single DIGIC 7 processor
• Burst rate, 6 fps
• Some 4K video capability but not full 4K performance
• WiFi, NFC & Bluetooth
• Built-in GPS 
• Suggested list price of $1,999 in the U.S.