Dpreview reviews 6D . . .

. . . and gives it a higher score than the 5D3, YET gives the 5D3 the gold award and the 6D the silver. WTF?
http://www.dpreview.co​m/reviews/canon-eos-6d

They judge via "classes." They probably classify the 5D3 as semi-pro and the 6D as "enthusiast" or something, which means they cannot be directly compared.

Numerical scores are generally meaningless anyway - the text and results of the review are much more telling

Ah here we go I was close.

6D = "Mid-range FF camera."

5D3 = "Semi-professional FF camera."


How the hell they differentiate those classes I have no clue, but there you have it

cputeq007 wrote in post #15604228
They judge via "classes." They probably classify the 5D3 as semi-pro and the 6D as "enthusiast" or something, which means they cannot be directly compared.

Numerical scores are generally meaningless anyway - the text and results of the review are much more telling

Ah here we go I was close.

6D = "Mid-range FF camera."

5D3 = "Semi-professional FF camera."


How the hell they differentiate those classes I have no clue, but there you have it

I'm not sure, it may be driven by Canon literature related to product placement. I haven't seen anything directly from Canon (though I know they provide guidance to the industry related to their product placement strategy). Here's a nice chart that outlines Canon's placement since 2000: http://en.wikipedia.or​g …mplate:Canon_DS​LR_cameras

DocMo wrote in post #15604531
I'm not sure, it may be driven by Canon literature related to product placement. I haven't seen anything directly from Canon (though I know they provide guidance to the industry related to their product placement strategy). Here's a nice chart that outlines Canon's placement since 2000: http://en.wikipedia.or​g …mplate:Canon_DS​LR_cameras

That's ridiculous. In effect, I just downgraded from a 5D2 to a 6D.

irishman wrote in post #15604221
. . . and gives it a higher score than the 5D3, YET gives the 5D3 the gold award and the 6D the silver. WTF?
http://www.dpreview.co​m/reviews/canon-eos-6d

Heh. If you base your conclusion on some numeric value then the 7d would've beaten them all including Nikon d800. Hahahaha....

What I find interesting reading the "Conclusion", there seems to be quite a bit of negative tones littered in the paragraphs. I'm surprised the score was this high.

But rejoice! The 6d's natural rival Oil-leak prone d600 also share the silver sticker despite a whopping score of 87 (soundly trouncing its big brother d800).

Moral of this is to ignore the numbers. Read "between the lines".

Not only that, the 7d is actually above the 6d in Canon's caste system. Didn't know that.

cputeq007 wrote in post #15604228
6D = "Mid-range FF camera."

I'd like to know what the Entry FF camera is........

5D3 = "Semi-professional FF camera."

So, 5D3 is not a professional camera

shine1 wrote in post #15604611
5D3 = "Semi-professional FF camera."

So, 5D3 is not a professional camera

It is not considered to be.

shine1 wrote in post #15604611
5D3 = "Semi-professional FF camera."

So, 5D3 is not a professional camera

Pro's use Rebels. They gotta' make a profit.

5D3 is clearly for enthusiasts, like the 1D line.

shine1 wrote in post #15604611
5D3 = "Semi-professional FF camera."

So, 5D3 is not a professional camera

Not compared to the 1DX.

Yes, laughable.

Looking at it I would like one for the IQ and ff etc but it is definitely hampered a little. It is I am sure a great camera but for the price which isn't insignificant it could have a slightly better spec

For me it doesn't matter if the 6D scores more than the 5D3, only 1 x cross-type focus point scares me.

cmosman wrote in post #15605107
For me it doesn't matter if the 6D scores more than the 5D3, only 1 x cross-type focus point scares me.

That is what I really don't get about it. I mean the T4i is all cross type! It seems like such a blatant feature omission to protect the 5D3.

To be honest I think the af thing is exagerrated. I think 11 is plenty as long as they work ok. Any review of the 6d said the af is good enough. Using af with one cross point is something i would regularly do anyway

Gents.. Time to put the rulers away and stop measuring your... um... equipment. But if you look at the details, the MkIII really gets hammered for value, a soft measurement, not the meatier measurements like performance.