Advice from Canon 6D shooters: I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to a Canon 6D this weekend. A camera store I frequent has a used one with 6,000 shutter count for $960. I think the...

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to a Canon 6D this weekend. A camera store I frequent has a used one with 6,000 shutter count for $960. I think the cheapest I found on eBay was $940 and it was pretty rough.

Anyway, are there any particular bugs or nuances I should be looking for when I go to see this one? Haven't seen it yet; I'll be going to look at it tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

The main drawback is the focusing system. You will still be able to use it for moving objects, just not as effectively as a camera with a more advanced focusing system. Otherwise, I find it to be a great camera!

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

Japakomom wrote:

The main drawback is the focusing system. You will still be able to use it for moving objects, just not as effectively as a camera with a more advanced focusing system. Otherwise, I find it to be a great camera!

You mean for sports and stuff? I mostly shoot landscapes, portraits and street photography.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

waegwan wrote:

I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to a Canon 6D this weekend. A camera store I frequent has a used one with 6,000 shutter count for $960. I think the cheapest I found on eBay was $940 and it was pretty rough.

Anyway, are there any particular bugs or nuances I should be looking for when I go to see this one? Haven't seen it yet; I'll be going to look at it tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks

The 6D is a terrific camera. The image quality is first rate.
The focus system works very well but....it is not meant for sports and other moving targets. It will work, but there are only 11 focus points so tracking a moving subject is tough.
It will be a big upgrade from your 50D. Just be aware that it is a Full Frame camera and any EF-S lenses you have will not work on it.
Getting a lightly used FF camera for $960 is quite a bargain if it truly is in good shape. On the other hand.....for about $400 more you can get a new one.

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-6d-body?gclid=CP-Vt6el7McCFZGBfgodR14GxQ&cm_mmc=GA-_-CameraGroup-_-141215Brand%20Paid%20Search-_-6dbody

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

Psergel wrote:

The 6D is a terrific camera. The image quality is... (show quote)

Yea I know the EF-S lenses won't work on it I have some FF lenses to get started. My 35mm and 50mm are I have a 70-210 with an adapter on it. Considering what my 50D and EF-S lenses are worth on ebay I may be able to just about break even on this deal.

Well 11 focus points are two more than the 9 on the 50D and I don't usually use more than three anyway; often times just the center. Thanks for your help.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

waegwan wrote:

I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to a Canon 6D this weekend. A camera store I frequent has a used one with 6,000 shutter count for $960. I think the cheapest I found on eBay was $940 and it was pretty rough.

Anyway, are there any particular bugs or nuances I should be looking for when I go to see this one? Haven't seen it yet; I'll be going to look at it tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks

6000 is not much of a shutter count for any modern camera, but I would still want a good warranty from the shop selling it. You don't know why the original owner got rid of it. That said, the statistical odds of you having a problem with any quality camera are pretty darn low. The 6D is an excellent camera for stationary subjects, and with a good understanding of the focus system and its shortcomings you can also do quite a bit with moving subjects even though that is not what Canon designed it for. It is also one of Canon's best low light/high ISO performers. If you have confidence in the store selling the camera then it seems like a good deal to me. BTW, Canon currently has factory refurbished 6D's listed for $1200.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

LFingar wrote:

6000 is not much of a shutter count for any modern... (show quote)

Honestly I was expecting to go the 1200 to 1400 range. When I told my friend at the store I was thinking of upgrading he offered this one. I'll go check it out and see what's up. I've read quite about about them and they seem to be made for the way I shoot. One of my big reasons for upgrading is so my EF lenses will respond they way I'd expect them to reflecting on my film camera use. My 50D actually takes pretty sharp photos but for the life of me I get frustrated from time to time with DOF and FOV not being what I expect it to be. If I started out on crop sensors I'd be OK but half of the time I forget that I don't have a film camera in my hands. LOL Thanks for you help. :)

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

waegwan wrote:

Honestly I was expecting to go the 1200 to 1400 ra... (show quote)

For the type of shooting you state that you do, I doubt very much that the 6D will disappoint you. That is what it was designed for. If you shoot any jpg files go to the setting for "Picture Image" and create a custom setting that produces the color profile you like. You can pretty much eliminate any post processing of the color. Here are some unprocessed shots I took the other night:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-334650-1.html
Those were taken with a 35mm lens but I also have a EF 16-35 L that is excellent for both indoor and landscape work.
Hope you enjoy the 6D if you get it! I'm pretty sure you will!

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

LFingar wrote:

For the type of shooting you state that you do, I ... (show quote)

Yup, that is my style, that and a little landscape and portraits. All of my presets in the 50D include ISO 100, that is my starting point. I only adjust out of there if I have to. :) those are really nice shots, thanks for sharing.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

Ooops :b

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

I received mine as a back up camera last week. I have noticed several nuances about the camera.
1. It has problems hitting focus in low light. It can search a bit before it hits hit. I don't trust AL Servo at all.
2. The buffer fills up quickly.
3. When using my 70-200 L IS ii. There seems to be a shutter lag when the IS is turned on. I am adding a battery grip hoping this eliminates this annoying problem.
When you hit it, the picture quality and detail is almost as good as a 5D III.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

PaulR01 wrote:

I received mine as a back up camera last week. I h... (show quote)

Thanks for the info, those are some of the things I'll look for when I check this one out. The the focus searching happen with every lens? On my 50D it will search several times with the 60mm macro but the 18-200 lens is quick although the 60mm is a lot sharper when it finally is ready.

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

waegwan wrote:

Thanks for the info, those are some of the things I'll look for when I check this one out. The the focus searching happen with every lens? On my 50D it will search several times with the 60mm macro but the 18-200 lens is quick although the 60mm is a lot sharper when it finally is ready.

Maybe I am just spoiled my 7Dii hits focus 99% of the time. But the 6D does search a bit.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

PaulR01 wrote:

Maybe I am just spoiled my 7Dii hits focus 99% of the time. But the 6D does search a bit.

I'm not looking for speed, two of my favorite lenses are manual focus anyway. :-)

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

PaulR01 wrote:

I received mine as a back up camera last week. I h... (show quote)

I think this sums it up very well. That said, the 6D is a great little full frame camera that I would highly recommend if you realize some of the limitations from the start. After using it a while you may find that it is just perfect for you.