I currently shoot with the original 6D, which I've enjoyed for almost 5 years. Lenses are 16-35 f2.8 ll, 24-105 f/4, 100 f/2.8 ll Macro, 100-400 f/4-5.6 ll. I'm preparing to buy a body upgrade. The specs on the 6D M2, scheduled to be formally announced on June 29, are mostly confirmed and include 26 megapixels, 45 focal points (all cross-wise), an articulating touchscreen LCD, Digic 7 sensor, no 4K video, and single card slot. I have no interest in video, concentrate mainly on landscape and close-up, but also do some shooting of wildlife and live orchestral concerts.

The street price of the 5D M4 has dropped to $3,000, making the difference with the 6D M2 only $1,000. Since I will likely have the camera for at least 5 years, the $1,000 is not a major impediment. I do like the articulating LCD and the more simplified operation of the 6D, since I probably won't use several of the features on the 5D, but these are not deal breaker considerations. I also don't shoot in rough conditions.

I would welcome opinions on whether there are aspects of the 5D M4 that would likely make it a meaningfully better camera for me than the 6D. I fully understand the decision is mine, I am just looking for experienced opinions about the difference in capabilities, assuming the specs on the 6D are correct and operate as one would expect. Thanks very much.

The lead singer in my Husband's band asked for me to do a photo shoot of them. I'm excited and nervous. I was thinking of having them hold they're instruments for one pose. The singer can hold the mic, but do you think it is enough for the drummer to just hold his sticks? Any other suggestions are appreciated. Three are average height and thin. One is short and heavier. Any ideas of posing them? In case any grumpies read this: Yes, I have looked on line. I also have a few example pictures. I just wanted to, for my research, reach out to this group also.

Of course, the questions are: Is your camera under a warrantee plan or a maintenance plan? Does the Owners manual provide direction on using solvents to clean the sensor? What would the cost be for a trained and bonded professional to clean your camera?

Of separate interest, how did you get oil or any other liquid or semi-liquid into your camera and onto the sensor? I always ensure when changing lenses that the oncoming lens is clean and ready before I take the current lens off and then try an limit the exposed time for the camera interiors to less than 1-2 seconds. Nothing but a camera cap or a clean lens ever comes near the camera flange.

A quick show of hands please. How many photographers here are also musicians? I find it interesting that so many people who are "artistic" often are so in more than one discipline. Ansel Adams was also a classically trained pianist, you have Ralph Gibson, and more recently people like Brian Adams, Nikki Sixx (no joke!), and Graham Nash. All are well known musicians and are also Photogs. My father was a photographer and jazz drummer who must have rubbed off on me because I'm also a musician in addition to being a photographer. My eldest son, who plays multiple instruments, also has a keen eye for photography.
I'm sure that there have been many studies on this, but I'm just wondering how many in our little community practice both arts.