Hi my son wants to upgrade from his 550d to a 6d.he would like to know from uses of the 6d what their opinions are .He uses the video as much as the still photos.
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Hi my son wants to upgrade from his 550d to a 6d.he would like to know from uses of the 6d what their opinions are .He uses the video as much as the still photos.
Which EF lenses does he own / have access to?
If he doesn't have good glass to start with and is cash strapped like most of us, advise him to save money by buying a good quality Nikon D600 body and appropriate glass.
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As Andrew has mention Glass is an issue.
Here is a great write up.
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Thanks andrew and roosta the lens side is ok he uses mine.He really wants to know if there is any issues if any with the 6d.He will be getting through DWI on this site.
Good to know with the glass, I'm pretty sure "William and JSP" (William's son Joel) just got them selves a 6D, might be worth a PM mate.Originally Posted by rookie
I don't own one, but it is my upgrade of choice at the moment.
If he uses the video a lot then he needs to be aware that on the 6D Moire (banding) has not been addressed very well.
Its a bit strange because they got it right on the 5Dmk3.
If he videos in areas where that would be a problem then he might want to check out the alternatives.
Last edited by Dug; 30-03-2013 at 8:49am.
I've just ordered mine I've read about the moire and they say it is as bad as the 5D mk2 which I was more then happy with. Hopefully it arrives this week and I can have a look.
I would love to hear of experiences also as this is my current fav to upgrade to also.
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Thanks Dug,nwhc and rbat he says he is very happy with the new camera.He got it through DWI from this site and was very happy with them.He also says now he has full frame he wouldn't have anything else.Overall he is one happy chappy.
I'm very happy with mine - and I consider it probably the best option around at the moment. I moved up from a 40D and a 500D and the 6D is pretty much what I want in a camera. The video seems fine to me, but I'm not aiming for the stars. The ISO is amazing and basically it does everything I want with perhaps two exceptions. Not having on-board flash is irritating (for fill-in) and not having a faster frames per second is slightly limiting (4.5 as compared to higher in the 7D for example)
I bought mine from Camera Paradise where the current price is probably a lot cheaper than DWI by a large factor. I have no regrets in buying the 6D - images are crisp, accurate and now all I have to blame for poor shots is me ........
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Camera Paradise $1584.68 delivered DWI $1585.00 Delivered Dont think thats a large factor
That is close!! I think the gap was much larger before ..... go for it!Camera Paradise $1584.68 delivered DWI $1585.00 Delivered Dont think thats a large factor
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only going by what my son paid and what both web sites say.The difference is C P charge $90 postage and DWI charge $0.That is close!! I think the gap was much larger before ..... go for it!
i have had mine now for 4 weeks and it has performed as i expected. It works grate in low light and i have also shot some mx with it and it performed well. not as quick as my 7d but i like it the best of my cameras at the moment. I have not had any issues with as yet, shooting a wedding 2 weeks ago in the rain and low light and it worked well
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Just paid $1511 through eglobal Winner!Camera Paradise $1584.68 delivered DWI $1585.00 Delivered Dont think thats a large factor
hahahah only $1489 today bugger.
Sub $1500?
Well, I guess the waiting game is nearly over now.
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plus $59 shippinghahahah only $1489 today bugger.
Still cheaper then $1585 with free postage. Just wish mine would get here for the weekend!!
Is it likely the price of the 6d will drop below $1400 before October? On eglobal it is going for $1429 plus $59 for delivery totalling $1488. Not really in a hurry to buy one so I can wait if it is likely to drop in price over the next 6 months.
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