Thinking about upgrading to a 6D from a 60D. Thoughts?

[Ryan85]

To the op, I didn't read through everyone's post but I'll give my advice. Forst you didn't say what type of photography you do. I think the 6d would be a great next camera for you as long as your primary photo shooting isn't a lot of fast action. Adorama is a good company to do business with. If your going to sell your 60d your not going to get much from them. If you use it toward trade credit you might get a little more from them. There's also Craigslist to sell. It's free to sell on and you'll get more money. If I were you I'd think about keeping it for a backup camera instead of getting 200 or 300 dollars for it. Also if you have ef-s lenses they won't work on a 6d so keep that in mind.

 

[BeautifulLens]

I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade my own 60D to a 6D to get full-frame (I shoot a lot of street style and can't wait for my 50mm to be a true 50!) or wait for the updated 5Dmarkiii when that finally happens. Thoughts?

 

[Random Orbits]

I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade my own 60D to a 6D to get full-frame (I shoot a lot of street style and can't wait for my 50mm to be a true 50!) or wait for the updated 5Dmarkiii when that finally happens. Thoughts?

If you can afford it, why not? Also look at the cost of switching EF-S lenses to EF lenses if you don't already have EF options already.

 

[jeffa4444]

I decided to keep my 7D when I bought my 6D mainly because the 7D when used with the full frame lenses I have provides a greater reach i.e. my 70-300mm becomes 112-480mm so for wildlife its a big advantage whereas in landscape the 6D comes into its own.

 

[Random Orbits]

I decided to keep my 7D when I bought my 6D mainly because the 7D when used with the full frame lenses I have provides a greater reach i.e. my 70-300mm becomes 112-480mm so for wildlife its a big advantage whereas in landscape the 6D comes into its own.

Just curious, what is the reason you kept the 10-22 and the 17-40L when you have the 16-35 f/4 IS?

 

[YuengLinger]

Too many good deals on 5DIII. 6D has weaker AF than 60D. Upgrade boldly!

 

[Takingshots]

I have the 60D with several L lens and also like you contemplating of an upgrade. Should I should get a 6D now in a used market or wait for next year for the 6D mark II ? My only dilemma is I have a big trip coming. I shoot mostly landscapes... Hmmm decisions decisions....

 

[Marsu42]

I have the 60D with several L lens and also like you contemplating of an upgrade. Should I should get a 6D now in a used market or wait for next year for the 6D mark II ? My only dilemma is I have a big trip coming. I shoot mostly landscapes... Hmmm decisions decisions....

I don't think you'll see a 6d2 anytime soon, not as long as the current version sells and Canon can keep a profit margin. And even *if* Canon is considering an update, it will be long after the 5d4 release. So for landscapes the 6d1 is just fine, esp. if you're paying US and not European prices for it.

 

[Zv]

I have the 60D with several L lens and also like you contemplating of an upgrade. Should I should get a 6D now in a used market or wait for next year for the 6D mark II ? My only dilemma is I have a big trip coming. I shoot mostly landscapes... Hmmm decisions decisions....

I don't think you'll see a 6d2 anytime soon, not as long as the current version sells and Canon can keep a profit margin. And even *if* Canon is considering an update, it will be long after the 5d4 release. So for landscapes the 6d1 is just fine, esp. if you're paying US and not European prices for it.

+1 get the 6D now and enjoy taking lovely pics while traveling.

 

[mangobutter]

Don't upgrade just for the sake of "upgrading." Ask yourself if you need it first. If you have a specific requirement, and the 6D matches that, then just do that. Sounds like you just want a new toy to play with though. If your goal is to make your photography better, that likely won't happen if you haven't mastered your 60D (or photography in general) to some degree. If you just want to burn money, and you are satisfied with your 60D, then just get a lens. I'd recommend the Sigma 18-35 1.8