6D owners, are you upgrading?

[CanonGuy]

First off, I use a 5D MklV and am very happy with it, no complaints at all. But were I coming to full frame photography for the first time with probably no L series glass I would have a very difficult choice between the 6D mkll and Nikon's D750, and I'm being generous there.
The 6D mkll and D750 I would imagine are often the gateway to full frame photography (in my opinion at least), from there follows a lot of money spent on L series glass, then a possible upgrade to the 5D series. Point is, whichever camera one chooses from these two will lead to a nice income stream for that manufacturer.
Canon aren't unique in having their latest camera 'slagged off' either. Nikon's D7500 is getting a much bigger panning than this.....as did the 5D MklV if I remember right. You can almost predict what result Nikon's D850 will get later this year. I hope to ...... the 7D mklll doesn't, that is currently in my sights.
I genuinely hope the data we are all poring over is supplanted by weekend and there are lots of relieved and smiley faces on Monday. Surely you try to compete with potentially your biggest competitor, the D750......don't you?

Not to mention that we are comparing 6d2 with 3 years old d750!!! It's almost time for a d750 refresh!

I don't know if the Canon engineers slept for last 4 years and then slapped a stripped down version of 5d3 into a 6d2 body! Just ridiculous

 

[Khalai]

Not to mention that we are comparing 6d2 with 3 years old d750!!! It's almost time for a d750 refresh!

I don't know if the Canon engineers slept for last 4 years and then slapped a stripped down version of 5d3 into a 6d2 body! Just ridiculous

Simple. Don't buy it. I know I won't. That's the only way to send a message, vote with your wallet. But that won't stop me from using top-tier Canon glass and other accessories. They will come around eventually, it's just not at this very moment

 

[Mikehit]

First off, I use a 5D MklV and am very happy with it, no complaints at all. But were I coming to full frame photography for the first time with probably no L series glass I would have a very difficult choice between the 6D mkll and Nikon's D750, and I'm being generous there.
The 6D mkll and D750 I would imagine are often the gateway to full frame photography (in my opinion at least), from there follows a lot of money spent on L series glass, then a possible upgrade to the 5D series. Point is, whichever camera one chooses from these two will lead to a nice income stream for that manufacturer.
Canon aren't unique in having their latest camera 'slagged off' either. Nikon's D7500 is getting a much bigger panning than this.....as did the 5D MklV if I remember right. You can almost predict what result Nikon's D850 will get later this year. I hope to ...... the 7D mklll doesn't, that is currently in my sights.
I genuinely hope the data we are all poring over is supplanted by weekend and there are lots of relieved and smiley faces on Monday. Surely you try to compete with potentially your biggest competitor, the D750......don't you?

Not to mention that we are comparing 6d2 with 3 years old d750!!! It's almost time for a d750 refresh!

I don't know if the Canon engineers slept for last 4 years and then slapped a stripped down version of 5d3 into a 6d2 body! Just ridiculous

Before we start jumping on that bandwagon, let's see what the D750 successor brings shall we? Let's see the critique and venom poured on that model because of the 'old' technology they use.

 

[CanonGuy]

First off, I use a 5D MklV and am very happy with it, no complaints at all. But were I coming to full frame photography for the first time with probably no L series glass I would have a very difficult choice between the 6D mkll and Nikon's D750, and I'm being generous there.
The 6D mkll and D750 I would imagine are often the gateway to full frame photography (in my opinion at least), from there follows a lot of money spent on L series glass, then a possible upgrade to the 5D series. Point is, whichever camera one chooses from these two will lead to a nice income stream for that manufacturer.
Canon aren't unique in having their latest camera 'slagged off' either. Nikon's D7500 is getting a much bigger panning than this.....as did the 5D MklV if I remember right. You can almost predict what result Nikon's D850 will get later this year. I hope to ...... the 7D mklll doesn't, that is currently in my sights.
I genuinely hope the data we are all poring over is supplanted by weekend and there are lots of relieved and smiley faces on Monday. Surely you try to compete with potentially your biggest competitor, the D750......don't you?

Not to mention that we are comparing 6d2 with 3 years old d750!!! It's almost time for a d750 refresh!

I don't know if the Canon engineers slept for last 4 years and then slapped a stripped down version of 5d3 into a 6d2 body! Just ridiculous

Before we start jumping on that bandwagon, let's see what the D750 successor brings shall we? Let's see the critique and venom poured on that model because of the 'old' technology they use.

Say what?! Lol! D750 sensor technology is far superior to anything canon ever produced. Let alone this cash grab 6d2.

I have stopped buying canon glasses (art lineup serves me well now). Will do the same with bodies. Canon won't see another dime from me. Period.

 

[Mikehit]

My point was more about your criticism of how Canon has not included so much new technology. I bet the D750 successor does not include much 'new' stuff either. Whether it beats the 6D2 is irrelevant - what I was addressing was criticisms about what new stuff is included.

 

[james75]

I'm in wait and see pattern right now. Have absolutely no interest in upgrading to 6d2 now. The 5d4 is too much camera for me and way too expensive for my kind of photography. If I'm still holding off a few years from now, maybe I can get a refurbed 5d4 or a good used for around $2,000.

I was really close a few months ago of buying the d750 when it was under $1,500, but decided against it. I guess I'm glad since the shutter issue has recently surfaced. I've also been seeing some used d810's for under 2,000, which seem interesting.

I also have my canon kit in a good place now as far as lenses and accessories go, so the idea of having to start selling a lot of it off, and starting over, seems like a real pain in the ass.

 

[bergstrom]

holding out for 5d5

 

[dak723]

First off, I use a 5D MklV and am very happy with it, no complaints at all. But were I coming to full frame photography for the first time with probably no L series glass I would have a very difficult choice between the 6D mkll and Nikon's D750, and I'm being generous there.
The 6D mkll and D750 I would imagine are often the gateway to full frame photography (in my opinion at least), from there follows a lot of money spent on L series glass, then a possible upgrade to the 5D series. Point is, whichever camera one chooses from these two will lead to a nice income stream for that manufacturer.
Canon aren't unique in having their latest camera 'slagged off' either. Nikon's D7500 is getting a much bigger panning than this.....as did the 5D MklV if I remember right. You can almost predict what result Nikon's D850 will get later this year. I hope to ...... the 7D mklll doesn't, that is currently in my sights.
I genuinely hope the data we are all poring over is supplanted by weekend and there are lots of relieved and smiley faces on Monday. Surely you try to compete with potentially your biggest competitor, the D750......don't you?

Not to mention that we are comparing 6d2 with 3 years old d750!!! It's almost time for a d750 refresh!

I don't know if the Canon engineers slept for last 4 years and then slapped a stripped down version of 5d3 into a 6d2 body! Just ridiculous

Before we start jumping on that bandwagon, let's see what the D750 successor brings shall we? Let's see the critique and venom poured on that model because of the 'old' technology they use.

Say what?! Lol! D750 sensor technology is far superior to anything canon ever produced. Let alone this cash grab 6d2.

I have stopped buying canon glasses (art lineup serves me well now). Will do the same with bodies. Canon won't see another dime from me. Period.

Good. As always, people should get the camera they want. As for "far superior" believe what you will - especially since photos from all the cameras today are pretty much identical. You need a little better DR? Good, then you should switch if you want.

After you switch, however, you should do us all a favor and visit the Nikon forums instead.

Bye Bye.

 

[Lord_Zeppelin]

I will be upgrading, but I haven't ordered yet...but I'm not waiting for the price to level, so to speak.

I posted this in the DR argument, I mean thread, but I'm still excited about the camera, it's still an improvement on the original, and it is definitely going to focus faster, which is probably my most pressing need since I'm getting older every year and I'm not as fast to the shot as I used to be.

People must forget...but the original 6D's cross-type focus debate was super hot like the DR debate on the 6D2 when it launched and later on in the real world, it didn't matter as much as the outrage over the spec sheet.

 

[john kriegsmann]

I was planning to buy a 6D Mark 2 until I saw the actual camera specifications which differed markedly from what had been reported in Canon rumors. As a landscape and wildlife photographer my main "wants" for the new model was improved dynamic range, higher resolution, better autofocus and dual SD recording slots. Canon not only failed to deliver on "rumored" improved dynamic range snd dual SD slots the dynamic range in the new model is less than the original 6D and less than the cropped 80D sensor. I am hugely disappointed with Canon, they have not kept up with sensor technology developments and have lagged behind in the mirrorless camera market.

 

[Mikehit]

I was planning to buy a 6D Mark 2 until I saw the actual camera specifications which differed markedly from what had been reported in Canon rumors. As a landscape and wildlife photographer my main "wants" for the new model was improved dynamic range, higher resolution, better autofocus and dual SD recording slots. Canon not only failed to deliver on "rumored" improved dynamic range snd dual SD slots the dynamic range in the new model is less than the original 6D and less than the cropped 80D sensor. I am hugely disappointed with Canon, they have not kept up with sensor technology developments and have lagged behind in the mirrorless camera market.

is your problem with the spec sheet, the lack of 'ooh, look at that' technology, or the quality of the images it produces?
We don't know how good the AF is yet, so that seems a strange comment.
Even Nikon have removed dual slots from model lines that previously had them
Just because the 6D2 has not produced the base ISO levels you wanted, who said they have not kept up with sensor developments?
You anted them to keep up with mirrorless developments yet said in a different thread you will buy Nikon. Go figure.

 

[SecureGSM]

I have traded one of my 6D bodies in for a used 5D III with 37K clicks on it in immaculate condition. The upgrade cost me A$300.00. I needed better AF system and customisation than 6D Level body can offer. I am on look out for a low shutter count, mint and aggressively priced 5D IV to replace my second 6D.