Renaming 6D Files In Camera

Does anyone know if it's possible to change the in camera file naming system on a 6D? I'd like to change it to the same alpha/numerical system from my old 1D mk3, purely for sentimental reasons so it's no biggie if it's not possible. Thanks in advance.

You can change folder names, if you use a computer. I don't think you can change file names in camera. If you have Lightroom, it is an easy job on import.

You cannot customize the file naming convention in-camera, the files will start with IMG_ or _MG_ on the 6D. Just another feature differentiator that Canon uses to segregate model lines.

TeamSpeed wrote in post #17890535
You cannot customize the file naming convention in-camera, the files will start with IMG_ or _MG_ on the 6D. Just another feature differentiator that Canon uses to segregate model lines.

TeamSpeed is, of course, right. And it was one of the minor but still (to me) irritating inadequacies of the 6D compared to the 5D3 - along with:

(this is my understanding of some but not all of the differences - I probably got a few wrong - so please correct me):

No built-in moire filter on the 6D

Max 1/4000 shutter speed vs 1/8000 on 5D3; I frequently use the 1/8000.

Plan to rely on center focus (the 5D3 has more than 5X the number of focus points)

No headphone jack on the 6D (that can be really annoying when using an audio recorder such as the newer Zoom H5)

More steps involved in changing white balance on the 6D

One slot - SD only

1/180 max sync vs. 1/200 on 5D3

Viewfinder is not full size on the 6D

4.5 fps vs the 6 fps for the 5D3

Uncompressed HDMI output for the 5D3 - not so for the 6D

Hmm, does HDR do jpg and RAW on the 6D? Not sure.

Of course, the 6D is lighter, smaller, cheaper, has Wi-Fi and GPS and does a bit better on still objects in low light (and the 5D3 does better on moving objects in low light)

Eastport wrote in post #17890627
TeamSpeed is, of course, right. And it was one of the minor but still (to me) irritating inadequacies of the 6D compared to the 5D3 - along with:

(this is my understanding of some but not all of the differences - I probably got a few wrong - so please correct me):
(two sides to every coin. I wouldn't pay more for 5DIII because of any of this)
No built-in moire filter on the 6D
It doesn't have a coffee filter, either. What's moire?

Max 1/4000 shutter speed vs 1/8000 on 5D3; I frequently use the 1/8000.
ISO 50 comes close to making up for that. Almost.

Plan to rely on center focus (the 5D3 has more than 5X the number of focus points)
Not much of a problem for a center point shooter.

No headphone jack on the 6D (that can be really annoying when using an audio recorder such as the newer Zoom H5)
Not much of a problem if not doing video.

More steps involved in changing white balance on the 6D
Oooh! Pushing that extra button is just killing me.

One slot - SD only
I take one photo at a time. One card has always seemed adequate. My SX260HS only has one slot.

1/180 max sync vs. 1/200 on 5D3
How many shots have you lost to 1/6 of stop, especially working with flash that is generally about 1/10,000s?

Viewfinder is not full size on the 6D
Seems adequate to me. Much bigger than my 70D.

4.5 fps vs the 6 fps for the 5D3
1DX II is 14 fps. So?

Uncompressed HDMI output for the 5D3 - not so for the 6D
Not all of us edit video. I think this comment is relevant?!?!

Hmm, does HDR do jpg and RAW on the 6D? Not sure.
No. Only JPG. I have more contol in PSE than you have on your 5DIII.

Of course, the 6D is lighter, smaller, cheaper, has Wi-Fi and GPS and does a bit better on still objects in low light (and the 5D3 does better on moving objects in low light)
My 6D has WIFI and GPS? (JK )

Just a bit of perspective. I'm guessing most folks who plunk down $1,500 for a 6D are quite happy with it. We already know it isn't a 5DIII, or a 1DX II. It ain't an AE-1P, either.

Sounds like you chose the right model for you. So did I!

Eastport wrote in post #17890778
Sounds like you chose the right model for you. So did I!

I'd like to think so. The facts tell a different story. Sold 5Dc and 60D to get a 6D. Found AI-Servo AF inadequate (most likely my skills, not the camera). Bought a 70D for action like kid's athletics. Discovered the very nice video AF of the 70D and STM lenses. Back to full set of both formats. Two weeks ago I bought a 1D and 1DII to play with. They are fun, too! I just can't make up my mind.

Funny, format and age of the camera doesn't seem to affect my output all that much.

Eastport wrote in post #17890627
TeamSpeed is, of course, right. And it was one of the minor but still (to me) irritating inadequacies of the 6D compared to the 5D3 - along with:

(this is my understanding of some but not all of the differences - I probably got a few wrong - so please correct me):

No built-in moire filter on the 6D

Max 1/4000 shutter speed vs 1/8000 on 5D3; I frequently use the 1/8000.

Plan to rely on center focus (the 5D3 has more than 5X the number of focus points)

No headphone jack on the 6D (that can be really annoying when using an audio recorder such as the newer Zoom H5)

More steps involved in changing white balance on the 6D

One slot - SD only

1/180 max sync vs. 1/200 on 5D3

Viewfinder is not full size on the 6D

4.5 fps vs the 6 fps for the 5D3

Uncompressed HDMI output for the 5D3 - not so for the 6D

Hmm, does HDR do jpg and RAW on the 6D? Not sure.

Of course, the 6D is lighter, smaller, cheaper, has Wi-Fi and GPS and does a bit better on still objects in low light (and the 5D3 does better on moving objects in low light)

Why are u comparing 6d to mk3 pointless

tongard wrote in post #17891767
Why are u comparing 6d to mk3 pointless

a) Just trying to keep the conversation lively

b) I am snowed in. What else to do?

c) Just trying to annoy the people who own a 6D and can't understand why anyone would pay more for a 5D3.

d) The OP brought up a little known irritating fact about the 6D, and I was piling on to make sure everyone knew about some of the other irritating differences.

e) Insanity

f) All of the above

g) None of the above; except e.

Eastport wrote in post #17890627
TeamSpeed is, of course, right. And it was one of the minor but still (to me) irritating inadequacies of the 6D compared to the 5D3 - along with:

(this is my understanding of some but not all of the differences - I probably got a few wrong - so please correct me):

No built-in moire filter on the 6D

The 6D has an Anti Aliasing filter, sometimes known as a Moire filter, there is NO Canon body that doesn't have an AA filter. The 5DS-R has an additional filter that reverses the effect of the AA filter, so that it behaves as if it were not there. At around 20 MPix the resolution of the 6D is simply not sufficient to remove the AA filter. IMO the resolution of the 5DS-R, which is only comparable to a 19 MPix APS-C sensor is pretty marginal for not using an AA filter, especially when you consider the colour resolution.

Alan

tongard wrote in post #17891767
Why are u comparing 6d to mk3 pointless

I believe comparing the 6D to the 5D3 is very useful if you are in the market for a camera and haven't decided which one to purchase. That is exactly the comparison I made before deciding on my 6D. Other folks make the analysis and decide they need the 5D3. How would you make that decision? A magic 8-ball? Consult Nostradamus? Each valid, if they work for you. But you have to have some method making a choice.

BigAl007 wrote in post #17891821
The 6D has an Anti Aliasing filter, sometimes known as a Moire filter

Alan

Alan:

Maybe you are right, but there's a bunch of sites out there stressing over the lack of an anti-moire filter on the 6D - thus making the video files not as clean as the 5D3.

If it has one, why are people make a big deal about Mosaic Engineering (in addition to, of course, Mosaic itself) making such a filter (for about $365) for the 6D? Is it because the filter is there on the 6D but just not as effective as it is on the 5D3?

For example, http://www.canonwatch.​com …ing-anti-aliasing-filter/

I read it on the internet. It has to be true...

Bassat wrote in post #17891831
I believe comparing the 6D to the 5D3 is very useful if you are in the market for a camera and haven't decided which one to purchase.

Yep, agreed. Lots of people come here to this board for such decisions.

Eastport wrote in post #17890627
TeamSpeed is, of course, right. And it was one of the minor but still (to me) irritating inadequacies of the 6D compared to the 5D3 - along with:

(this is my understanding of some but not all of the differences - I probably got a few wrong - so please correct me):

No built-in moire filter on the 6D

Max 1/4000 shutter speed vs 1/8000 on 5D3; I frequently use the 1/8000.

Plan to rely on center focus (the 5D3 has more than 5X the number of focus points)

No headphone jack on the 6D (that can be really annoying when using an audio recorder such as the newer Zoom H5)

More steps involved in changing white balance on the 6D

One slot - SD only

1/180 max sync vs. 1/200 on 5D3

Viewfinder is not full size on the 6D

4.5 fps vs the 6 fps for the 5D3

Uncompressed HDMI output for the 5D3 - not so for the 6D

Hmm, does HDR do jpg and RAW on the 6D? Not sure.

Of course, the 6D is lighter, smaller, cheaper, has Wi-Fi and GPS and does a bit better on still objects in low light (and the 5D3 does better on moving objects in low light)

The 6D was designed to be the full frame rebel. Obviously its a bit more than that but it was never meant to rival the 5DIII.

gonzogolf wrote in post #17891867
The 6D was designed to be the full frame rebel. Obviously its a bit more than that but it was never meant to rival the 5DIII.

I agree. But, as the OP queried the way he did (questioning the availability on the 6D of the custom renaming of files in camera), I do think plenty of people read on this board that the 6D creates image files of equal quality to that created by the 5D3 (possibly true) and go out and buy one and find out later that, wow," if I had known I would be disappointed by (fill in - slower max shutter speed, no headphone jack, etc.) this or that", then maybe they would not have bought the 6D. Granted, for most buyers these are indeed minor items (and I consider the renaming of files a very minor annoyance not worthy of decision make or break) but we offer advice on this board as, among other things (!), as service to our readers. For example, someone who films lacrosse (arguably the fastest sport on two feet) wants and needs that 1/8000 or one who likes the outer focus points on his 7D better than what the 6D inherited from the 5D2 may be glad to know in advance the downsides of the 6D. It's not always about IQ.