foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

You can't deduct anything until your total deductions reach more than 6 or 7 grand (I can't remember which).

hrblaine

I have a 10d, don't use it much. Don't know why, guess I like my 5d better.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Either way you need to teather or hook up to larger viewing screen ( tablet or laptop ?). It sounds like a good investment to me , but that's coming from a guy who is a little to relaxed when it comes to spending money.

Good luck & , hav fun.

Orson Burleigh Loc: Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Without any intent to disparage the Canon 6D II (I might well end up getting one myself), you might consider upgrading with a newer crop-sensor camera and a native (EF-S) lens: An 80D, a 77D, or a 760D/Rebel T6s, coupled with the excellent EF-S 17-55 f2.8 lens, would be less expensive than the 6D II body alone.

Nikonman44

You are not nuts but being a Nikon man definitely save your money

Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL

His nuts? Lol

Nikonman44

THATSW hy camera equipment like folk like you.

I am one of them also.

12 Nikons, why??

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Yeah, I save all kinds of money with Nikon. just ask my wife.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have always stated that when the camera or lens are not doing the job we expect from them it is time to update. An old camera like yours if still doing its job does not call for updating but you are clearly saying that the monitor has its issues.
I do not use Canon cameras or lenses but I am familiar with the camera and lens you want. It is an expensive combo but if you work for a living you will have the benefit of tax deduction.
You need a new tool to improve on your work and I have nothing against buying what you need.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Will it tether to a laptop? (Either wireless or cabled) This would allow you to view the image on a large screen before you press the button. I know many newer Canon cameras do this.

marki3rd Loc: Columbus, Indiana

Well, given your requirements as you state them, I would say a new camera would be a welcome improvement, so my advise is to buy a more capable new camera and possibly new glass as well. However, having said that, I believe a 6D MkII and 24-105 1:4L IS USM Lens is going way overboard for those requirements and a completely unnecessary expenditure. If the cost is not a consideration for you then I would certainly not discourage you, but you do not need to spend anywhere near that amount to more than satisfy your needs.

Therefore, my recommendation would be to go for something like a Canon EOS 750D/T6i which has a 24 Mp Sensor, and a 3" Articulated LCD as well as WIFI which would allow for Tethered use which you indicated might be a consideration for you. You might also pair that with any of the Canon EF-s STM Kit Zoom Lenses which would also provide IS for hand held shooting. Which STM Lens you selected would depend on what focal length range you feel would best suit your needs. The EF-s 18-55mm and/or 55-250mm for instance are superbly sharp lenses every bit as good optics as the L lens you mention. The only thing you would loose with the kit lenses is build quality, but the new STM Lenses are actually quite good in that regard while being lighter weight.

I suggest you Google these options and see what the expert reviewers have to say.

Good luck with your decisions.

pbphoto

If money is something to consider why not just get a 6D mark 1. With what you'd save on the new Mark 2 version you could buy a new lens. I have 2 x 6Ds which I use for wedding photography and they are awesome. I even rarely have to use a flash they are so good. Just my tuppence worth as it's you dollars. Have fun choosing all the same.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Not to throw a 6d2 turd in the punch bowl since I have the original version, but a few recent reviews in the last couple days are really blasting it for marginal dynamic range.

https://petapixel.com/2017/07/20/canon-6d-mark-ii-dynamic-range-big-disappointment/
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3416153698/canon-eos-6d-mark-ii-dynamic-range

blue-ultra Loc: New Hampshire

I would keep the current set up as it is doing well and getting the job done. Hook up a large screen monitor for your chimping, and you are done. I doo not know anything about Cannon cameras but I am pretty sure this can be done with any pro camera...

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

If you are mainly depending on the LCD to evaluate, the feature you most need is focus peaking. To get it you need to go mirrorless. once you see what focus peaking can do for you, you will see that you cannot live without it. In Canon, this means an M series camera; Sony E mount or any M4/3 camera also good.