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

Canon Registers Three New Cameras - EOS-6D Mark II, Rebel SL2, New Mirrorless

Nokishita has discovered three new Canon cameras completing the registration process with the proper authorities. The EOS-6D Mark II is definitely on its way soon.

DS126631 (Canon EOS-6D Mark II?)

D S L R camera made in Japan
SKU: 1897C003AA, 1897C010AA, 1897C015AA, 1897C022AA
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Reverse back and open 180 degrees Back LCD
Size : W 144.0 mm x H 111.8 mm x D 75.5

DS126671 (Canon Rebel SL2?)

D S L R camera made in Taiwan
SKU: 2250C001AA, 2250C002AA, 2250C011AA, 2253C001AA, 2256C001AA
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed

PC2276 (Canon EOS-M10 replacement?)

Mirrorless camera made in Japan
SKU: 2209C002AA, 2209C012AA, 2209C022AA, 2209C032AA, 2210C002AA, 2210C012AA, 2210C022AA, 2210C032AA, 2211C002AA, 2211C012AA, 2211C022AA, 2211C032AA
Body color : 3 colors. One body and three lens kits
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed

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

Green Thorntail Hummingbird feeding in Costa Rica

I am off on a Wildlife Photo Tour in Costa Rica. You can follow my travels on Facebook and Twitter. See my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

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.

What To Expect From Canon For the Remainder Of 2017 & Beyond

Steller Sea Eagle flying over the Sea of Okhotsk

I am back from my Japan Wildlife Photo Tour. It will take me a while to catch up on things while I was away and process the photos. So far behind on my editing. This is already my third tour of 2017 and I have another one coming up before the end of March. You can follow my travels on Facebook and Twitter. See my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

What to expect from Canon the remainder of 2017 and beyond

DSLR, Powershot, Mirrorless and Cinema Cameras

• Rebel T7i and T7s APS-C camera - Announced
• EOS Rebel SL2 - Q2, 2017
• EOS-5Ds Mark II? - May be replaced by Super MegaPixel camera in 2018
• EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera - Q2, 2017
• Cinema EOS C100 Mark III - Q3, 2017
• A higher end, APS-C mirrorless camera - Announced
• Full frame, 'pro' model with EF mount - some time in 2018
• Powershot G5X Mark II

EF, EF-S and EF-M Lenses

• EF-S 35mm f/2.8 IS STM
• EF 85mm f/1.4L IS 
• EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III  
• EF 50mm - replacement to EF 50mm f/1.4 and EF 50mm f/1.2L
• New EF-M prime and Zoom lenses

Super Telephoto Lenses

• EF 200-600mm f/4-5.6 IS - Perhaps late 2017
• EF 600mm f/4 DO BR - Perhaps very late 2017. 2018 most likely
• EF 400mm f/2.8L IS + 1.4x and 1.7x Extender - 2018 or later

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV New Firmware and EOS-6D Mark II Camera Coming Soon

Ezo Red Fox yawning in Hokkaido, Japan

I am winding down my Wildlife Photo Tour in Japan. You can follow my travels on Facebook and Twitter. See my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

Canon's EOS-6D Mark II full frame camera is expected to be announced around NAB in April, 2017 or at the latest, in late Q2 along with the EOS Rebel SL2 and PowerShot 730 HS cameras.

These cameras have been registered with certification agencies in a few countries. Also, Canon is expected to release a new firmware upgrade to the EOS-5D Mark IV camera some time before the end of Q2. It will contain the usual minor fixes to bugs and may add a new feature to the existing body. Keep checking back for the latest news as I receive them.