Gabyto

I am looking at the Canon 6D is this camera still a good deal in 2020. It will b ed nice to get some feedback from previous owners. Thank you in advance

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Buying new? no.

Can you get one used for about $500 to $700 for 20MP of full-frame glory, then it would be a deal, particularly if the shutter count comes in at say 40,000 or less, given the 100,000 expected life.

Do you have EF lenses for this full-frame body, another important consideration.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I used one for years and it was great, the images I took still look good even when compared to my 5DIV. Not as many bells and whistles or as many MP but still a good camera. Tha AF system is minimal but I even did birds in flight by using the old pre AF tricks like pick a spot where the birds are going and prefocus then wait.
For non moving etc the AF is not a problem. And it performs great in dim light.

You were asked if you EF lenses for FF. Well if you don't and you do have some good EF-S lenses then you might look at the 7DII unless you really want to go FF.

woodfrog Loc: Tennessee

I've been shooting my 6D for 6yr now and haven't felt the need to upgrade. I shoot event, concert, and bands at clubs mainly without flash and love the low light capability that it has. That being said I shoot in mainly manual modes and have no need for very many bells and whistles.

Gabyto

You are actually one of the best candidates for my final decision. I have a few questions for you.
1) what lenses do you recommend for nights.

2) what wide lense do you used or recommend.

3) do you used lens like 150-600 for the concerts.

Finally, any issues with anything that I should know before getting a used one?.

Thank you very much for your help.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You're probably asking woodfrog specifically, but all of Canon's EF lenses apply to all of Canon's DLSR bodies.

1 & 2) Night photography is too general. Do you mean the Milky Way or just out on the street? Canon's f/1.2L and f/1.4L prime lenses are all superb and are mostly jawdropping expensive. Canon has several IS-enabled fast primes that are excellent choices at more modest prices vs the premier lenses, such as the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS, EF 28 f/2.8 IS and EF 35 f/2 IS. The high ISO performance of the 6D makes the EF 16-35 f/4L IS a natural pairing where I regularly hand-hold this lens a 1/10sec. Others swear by the faster f/2.8 aperture and no IS for the EF 16-35 f/2.8L III. The EF 17-40 f/4L is another great choice, just lacking the IS support.

3) Probably none of us have the press credentials to bring a monster 150-600 lens into a concert setting. The drawback of these third-party zooms are their slower apertures. At f/5.6 to f/6.3 at their max across the zoom range, they're not passing a lot of light onto the sensor for low-light focusing. Assuming a low-light situation where speed+accuracy is not a premium (like a musical vs a sporting event), the EOS 6D will perform as good as any EOS body for accuracy, where only the more advanced 5D and 1D models will perform better for speed+accuracy with these lenses.

Gabyto

Thank you for your feedback. Questions 1&2 meant for street pictures at night or camping at Yosemite. I want to take pictures of wildlife and wonder if this the correct camera for it. Thank you again for taking the time to teach me about the lenses.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

For a Yosemite campfire or street, my style would be an 35mm lens, either the 35L or the 35 f/2 mentioned above. Other people's style might be wider at 24mm or longer at 50mm to 100mm, all focal lengths where Canon has fast primes.

A great place for Canon-specific reviews is https://www.the-digital-picture.com/ , just note the site separates the zoom options from the primes as you scroll through the Canon catalog.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Use "Quote Reply" and everyone knows exactly what you are responding to - on a thread with several posters it keeps things sorted out.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Woodfrog doesn't seem to be here now but:
1. my low light len is a 1.8 50mm but most people prefer 1.4 or 1.2 for night scenes or skys I use a 14mm 2.8 because it will be on a tripod with slow SS.
2. my wide lens is a Samyang 14mm f/2.8 - in comes in manual and AF versions - gets good results and cost less than some others
3. I used a Tamron 150-600 - I have owned the G1 and G2 versions and both worked well on the 6D (I now have a 5DIV). I also used the Canon 100-400L both the Mk I and Mk II versions with my 6D and both of those worked well with AF being a tad faster than the Tamron.
For Wildlife/Birds you can do all right with the 6D by using the old time tricks from the pre-AF days but if you do it a lot you will want to get something with a better/faster AF system. For about 4 years I had the 6D and 7DII switching camera and lenses as needed. The 7DII or any other APS-C/crop sensor camera will give you more "reach". How ever if you really get into wildlife and birds and start to use a blind when in a good place you may find you do just fine with a FF camera. (I have a popup one sort of like a popup tent in camo and with zippered windows/opening on all four sides.)

twosummers Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England

The 6D was my first full frame camera - what a workhorse it turned out to be for me as a real estate photographer. Canon 16-35 L for wide angle work is a terrific combination. I've just bought the EOS R but will not part with the 6D. I bought it new a few years and have never regretted it. It's just great as you will find out. The EOS R can use the EF lenses to with adapter.

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

I have had two 6Ds which take great images. I now have a 6DII which also takes great images. The 6D was great in low light (see attached picture shot in Viper Room on Sunset in LA). I have seen the 6D in Seattle Craigslist for as low as $600 recently. Prices went way down with the introduction of the 6DII. You can't go wrong. Just get a copy that has not been abused. 2nd shot of females is with 6DII.

gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN

The 6D has produced some really good pictures for me in all kinds of light conditions. But I agree that buying used from a really good dealer (like KEH) would be a better choice than new. I still have and use the Canon 60D and 6D. Mainly to see what all the noise was about with mirrorless cameras I purchased a refurbished EOS R directly from Canon. I can’t believe how good it is in low light conditions. Sadly my 6D will be my backup choice and the EOS R primary because of the advanced technology incorporated in it but either camera is good. Personally I feel you would have more value in the 6D used and just as much fun as a new one. Good luck.

BrentHarder Loc: Southern California

I’ve been shooting with my 6D for years now and most of my UHH friends consider me the surfer photographer here. I love the camera Body and I am pleased with it in every way!

Gabyto

Is the camera good for wildlife pictures?. Thank you for your help.