Canon EOS 6D Digital Camera Review

Noise Reduction

Since the 6D is capable of sky-high ISO sensitivities, maxing out at 102400, powerful noise reduction software will be essential for many shooters. Luckily, this camera's noise reduction capabilities are exceptional.

Even without noise reduction, simply the quality of the sensor is enough to prevent overall image noise from crossing 1.00% until ISO 3200. Yet with only the "Standard" level of noise reduction, this threshold is pushed off to ISO 25600. In fact, with enough noise reduction, even the extended ISO levels—51200 and 102400—can be smoothed down to 1.17% and 1.64% noise respectively. This unlocks borderline-printable photos even at maximum sensitivity, an amazing accomplishment. More on how we test noise.

ISO Options

Native ISO range is 100 to 25600, however this can be extended down to 50 and up to 102400 without any resolution penalty. Note Auto ISO will never choose a value below 100 or above 25600, regardless of whether or not you've unlocked extended settings.