Home · Register · Join Upload & Sell

Moderated by: Fred Miranda
Username  

  New fredmiranda.com Mobile Site
  New Feature: SMS Notification alert
  New Feature: Buy & Sell Watchlist
  

FM Forums | Nikon Forum | Join Upload & Sell

1      
2
       end
  

Archive 2015 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610

  
 
Elijah
Offline
• • • •
Upload & Sell: On
p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


PIOK wrote:
If you shoot people I will go with Canon...


THIS ^ is why I am still thinking of switching back to Canon. I'm ready to ditch my D3s's for the beautiful color from canon. But what's holding me back is the amazing prime lenses Nikon offers. They have released some amazing lenses since I switched in 2012 and I own them. Decisions decisions...



Oct 02, 2015 at 11:06 AM
playerofwar
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


I just switched to using custom camera profiles (which give it the awesome D2X look). I got one for the D800e if anyone is interested shoot me a PM with your email.

I got the feeling Nikon's profiles are based on what Japanese people consider natural/beautifull.



Oct 02, 2015 at 12:31 PM
BlueBomberTurbo
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


For everyone who likes "Canon colors":
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/56422760

In the end, it's just a formula Canon makes, so technically, any camera that can be read in Adobe software can have "Canon colors" with the right profile. I prefer Huelight, since they create their profiles to be as accurate to real life as possible.

http://www.colorfidelity.com/



Oct 03, 2015 at 03:46 AM
DaveOls
Offline
• • • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


Huelight sounds interesting and inexpensive, but it does not list my Nikon D 300s.


Oct 03, 2015 at 05:39 AM
mmurph
Offline
• • • •
Upload & Sell: On
p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


For the original poster:

If you are cost conscious, you might take a look at a Nikon D5300 or D5500 instead. While the full frame D610 body isn't that much more expensive, the full frame lens options can add up financially.

I own a Nikon D750 because I do a lot of event work in low light, at ISO 3200 and 6400. If you don't need to shoot at higher ISOs often, the APS-C sensor is a great value! And the 24 MP sensor in the D5300 and D5500 is really good. Up to about ISO 1600 there is very little difference that most people will see between a great 24 MP APS-C image and a 24 MP full frame image, especially for web use or 8x10 prints.

A used Nikon D5300 body runs around $400+ here, although you may want to get it with the surprisingly good kit lens, the 18-55 VR II (make sure it is the newer, collapsible VR II.) Add a used Nikon 35 mm 1.8 G and 50 1.8 G for around $125 U.S. each. Then buy the truly great Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS as a direct import from Japan for only $310 here in the U.S. That was the sharpest standard zoom on the D7100 according to DxO. The total for all of that is about $1,000 U.S., less than a refurbished D610 ($1,100 to $1,150.)

If you need a long lens, get the really excellent Nikon 70-200 4.0 used for about $850 to $900 on eBay. Between the primes, the Sigma, and the 70-200 you have a kit that is capable of delivering professional quality images at a great price!

+++

If you wanted to go Canon and stick with APS-C, you could buy the pretty competent 70D, for about $600 here in the U.S. But their newest and best APS-C camera by far is definitely the Canon 7DII.

The newer generation sensor is much cleaner than the one in the older 5DIII, and even the 6D camera. It is a little more expensive, but it is a more robust camera built for wildlife and sports. The ergonomics on the 7DII for wildlife are the best of any camera I have ever used. It has 65 all cross auto focus points that cover a large percentage of the screen, about 80%- much more than any full frame DSLR right now. It also has a dedicated AF lever and dedicated AF control pad that make the camera very quick to work with in the field.

On the Canon side, you can buy the Canon 17-40 4.0 zoom and the Canon 70-200 4.0 non-IS for about $400 each. For decent quality, modern full frame lenses, those two are a bargain. Although you don't really need full frame lenses for the APS-C 7DII. The Canon 18-135 STM kit lens is also surprisingly good for a $300 kit lens. It is also a great kit for video.

I think you will be happy with almost any of the choices. On the Canon side, the 5DIII especially is a little dated. The 7DII is a more modern sensor, with the 6D more in between.

Good luck!



Oct 03, 2015 at 05:46 PM
architect7
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: On
p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


mmurph wrote:
For the original poster:

If you are cost conscious, you might take a look at a Nikon D5300 or D5500 instead. While the full frame D610 body isn't that much more expensive, the full frame lens options can add up financially.

I own a Nikon D750 because I do a lot of event work in low light, at ISO 3200 and 6400. If you don't need to shoot at higher ISOs often, the APS-C sensor is a great value! And the 24 MP sensor in the D5300 and D5500 is really good. Up to about ISO 1600 there is very little difference
...Show more

In my experience the 7d2 sensor doesn't come anywhere close to the 5D3 and 6D in either IQ or high ISO and most 3rd party reviewers like DXO and Senscore show the 7D2 sensor quality below the much older 5D2 (DXO even ranks the 7D2 below the 5D classic). Definitely not calling you a liar but your post is the first I have ever heard from anyone ever that a 7D2 sensor outperforms the 6D and 5D3.



Oct 03, 2015 at 11:31 PM
Frogfish
Offline
• • • • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


jmai86 wrote:
The 135L was awesome as well, but I prefer Nikon's 180mm 2.8D

I tried Nikon's 16-35 F4 and wasn't impressed, personally. Ergonomically awkward, optically not on the same level as Canon's, and abysmal sunstars (a must for landscape in my opinion).


You need to try the Tamron 15-30/2.8 VC - absolutely awesome lens (check my Top 15 below - most WA were taken with that, both Iceland and Abu Dhabi, #2, 6, 7, 8 & 11). The fact it is so much cheaper than either the Canon or Nikon is a massive bonus.




Oct 04, 2015 at 03:45 AM
cold0904
Offline

Upload & Sell: Off
p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


On the comment on D5300, i agree the sensor is fantastic at low ISO. However its tricky to use the full potential because D5300 does not have AF micro adjust, meaning you need to be ready to calibrate them at the service center (if thats realistic option in your location). This is even more true for sigma 17-50 which has some sample variance.


Oct 06, 2015 at 06:57 AM
sonofjesse2010
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: On
p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Request: Users who went from Canon 6D to the D610


I had a good post on this back on the D600 vs 6d when it came back.........I had a good many points listed. I think the D610 is even better. I love cannon, but they dropped the ball comared to the D610 much less the D750. I vote nikon on this one.


Oct 06, 2015 at 07:29 PM
1      
2
       end




FM Forums | Nikon Forum | Join Upload & Sell

1      
2
       end
    
 

You are not logged in. Login or Register

Username       Or Reset password



This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.