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Canon's entry full-frame dSLR flips out

The 6D gets an articulated touchscreen LCD.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Lori Grunin
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Dual Pixel CMOS inside

While it incorporates a new version of Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS sensor, which has autofocus sensors on-chip, it uses the same autofocus system as the 80D.

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Connections

The 6DM2 drops the proprietary "AV Out" connection for a more up-to-date USB.

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Back

The lock switch has changed, but otherwise all the controls are identical to the 5-year-old 6D.

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Card slot

It still has the cheap-feeling SD card slot cover.

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Top

The only change on top is the addition of a button to access the focus-area controls that are in Canon's other current models.

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Articulated LCD

The 6DM2 is the first full-frame Canon camera to have a flip-and-twist display. 

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Front

The remote connector has moved to the front from the side.

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With optional battery grip

The grip takes two batteries.

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No in-camera flash

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Front with pro kit lens

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Body-only kit

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Kit with the cheaper 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 STM lens

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Front redux

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Front reduxdux

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Kit with pro 24-105mm lens

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Articulated LCD

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With battery grip

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Side connections

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