Nikon D6 experience: I am a long time Nikon user (since 1966). Shoot with D5, D850, D500. Mostly nature/travel. Anyone have experience with the D6 yet. I am interested in hearing your...

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Dec 2, 2020 10:24:39 #

edhjr Loc: Needham, MA

I am a long time Nikon user (since 1966). Shoot with D5, D850, D500. Mostly nature/travel.

Anyone have experience with the D6 yet. I am interested in hearing your thoughts. Thanks.

Elliott or bigred1

Dec 2, 2020 10:29:05 #

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

You must be a big shooter. I don't see what's wrong with what you have now.

Dec 2, 2020 11:04:26 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I don't see how you can improve what you have. At least not image-wise. But if you can afford it; why not?

Dec 3, 2020 06:08:44 #

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

I think the D6 is mostly targeted for the sports photographer.
Not sure why you would want to swap a D850 for a D6 considering your subject matter. Save your $’s.
Just my opinion.

Dec 3, 2020 06:47:37 #

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

What is the D6 going to do for you that you don't have already?
--Bob

edhjr wrote:

Dec 3, 2020 06:54:54 #

BebuLamar

coolhanduke wrote:

I think the D6 is mostly targeted for the sports photographer.
Not sure why you would want to swap a D850 for a D6 considering your subject matter. Save your $’s.
Just my opinion.

I don't think he said he would get rid of the D850.

Dec 3, 2020 06:55:18 #

BebuLamar

rmalarz wrote:

What is the D6 going to do for you that you don't have already?
--Bob

It's faster than the D5 no?

Dec 3, 2020 06:56:32 #

BebuLamar

kpmac wrote:

I don't see how you can improve what you have. At least not image-wise. But if you can afford it; why not?

His D5, D850 and D500 are currently Nikon top of the line except the D5 so replace the D5 with the D6 makes sense.

Dec 3, 2020 07:29:27 #

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

I have the same three Ds. I thought about selling the D5 and D500 and purchasing a D6. Even though the D6 features seem better and Steve Perry's review is detailed, for my shooting habits, I am not convinced the D6 is worth the upgrade. I have to wait until more are available and possibly rent one from NPS.

Dec 3, 2020 07:59:16 #

tcthome Loc: NJ

Steve Perry on you tube does a D6 review & at the end does a comparison of it with the D5. He has been shooting Nikon wildlife/Nature forever & knows it well. Highly suggest you watch it .

Dec 3, 2020 08:29:23 #

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

I think we need some perspective. Different cameras for different uses. I use the D5, D850, Z7 and now have a D6. I pick my camera for the particular application. I do not use the D850 for sports or low light situations. I use the D850 and Z7 for thoughtful creative shoots that do not require high speed reactions. Z7 for casual travel. I use D850 and Z7 for focus stacking. D5 and D6 are fast cameras that are very good in low light.
Having said all of the above, I have been very impressed with the incredible percentage of usable images from the D6. Going from a D5 to a D6 is a very easy transition. Most impressive camera. I’m loving it. Also has built in GPS as an added bonus.

Dec 3, 2020 08:41:24 #

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Ah, GAS rears its ugly head. Given 2020, if you can afford a D6 and getting one will make you feel better, go for it.

Dec 3, 2020 08:44:09 #

1grumpybear

edhjr wrote:

Owning the D5, D850 and the D6 I would wait on buying the D6. The reason I jump on the D6 Last April was the fps over the D5 and little better ISO. I was shooting high school football, basketball and track but with co-vid my high school is not having sports and with that I have no need for speed. So the D5 and D6 sit on the shelf and the D850 is my work horse. The D6 comes out when I need the higher ISO which is not often.

Dec 3, 2020 08:46:57 #

wapiti Loc: round rock, texas

kpmac wrote:

I don't see how you can improve what you have. At least not image-wise. But if you can afford it; why not?

Dec 3, 2020 09:42:55 #

edhjr Loc: Needham, MA

Thanks, your comments are on target. Would sell D5 (or make it a "multi year" Christmas present to my son)

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