Canon 6D vs. Nikon D600: random thoughts from first hand experience# PhotoGear - 摄影器材
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-this is a work in progress. More details may be filled in as I play with
the 6D. This becomes important if you use extender.
Before I start, there are plenty reviews out there that should complement my
review. Rather than a comprehensive side to side comparison, this is a
subjective summary of what I like and don't like about each camera in the
key areas that I am interested in. With that said:
1) Ergonomics. While I have been using both Canon and Nikon for many years,
my personal preference has always been Nikon. Not the case for D600. I can
ignore the cheap plasticky feel, but I don't like how Nikon changed the top
right area, making it more contour than flat. 6D's finger rest by the
shutter is a win. The 6D is lighter, but feels good. Good grip. Preview
button has been moved to the "right" side.
2) Central AF point. 6D is very responsive in decent light. In low light, it
manages to lock focus, not as fast, but not shoddy either. It is marginally
better than D600. But keep in mind the center AF point on D600 is f/8
sensitive, one stop faster than 6d. Another factor is the 6D center AF point
is sensitive to -3EV, while the D600 is -1. Yet D600 wins one stop back by
being able to meter at 0EV while 6D's meter stops at 1EV. For all practical
purposes, the difference to light sensitivity can be put in the back of your
mind.
3) LV AF: D600 wins hands down. D600 is fast and somewhat snappy. 6D is
constantly hunting, to the point of being annoying.
4) Video. 6D has no refocusing during video recording.
4) Shutter sound. Canon has improved the sloppy shutter sound that is in its
genes since the 5D era. The 6D's shutter, while not as crispy as D600, is
acceptable.
5) Off-centr AF in static shot.
6) Dynamic AF.
7) Meter accuracy.
8) Shadow noise. Preliminary impression: 6D has less visible artifacts
compared to D600. Please note DXOmark rated D600's ISO performance to be
better than 6D. I don't care how they do their test, but in my experience
the 6D is slightly better than D600. Maybe pixel density plays a factor here
. But, keep in mind though, the artifacts from both 6D and D600 do not have
the natural film look. Rather, it's the uncomplimenting electronic pattern.
9) GPS on 6D. Winner. If you travel and like to take pictures, you are gonna
love this feature. You can get external GPS on the D600, but odds of people
forking over extra for unnecessary accessories are, low at best.
**
p.s. On the dusty sensor issue of D600: It's there, and it's been blown out
of proportion. If you have never use a dSLR in the pre-self-cleaning sensor
era, then yes this might scare you. But reality is, it's nothing. Why? 1)
Ask yourself, do you constantly shoot below f/16? (if you do, ask why again-
why in the world would you shoot at f/16 for anything? ) 2) Why do you buy
full frame? Shallow DOF is a main reason right? Those dust/oily specks won't
show up in your picture till about f/16. 3) DIY cleaning is super easy, if
you are so obsessed about the issue. Or wait for D610, or whatever your
alleged "perfect" camera it is that will be released if you skip the current
model, so you can spend your time enjoying the wait rather than on petty
things like taking pictures. 4) For money's sake. The D600 is a great deal
at the current used market price. For $1400 you get a stellar camera. Isn't
good deal the most important factor for you guys, or most people, anyway?
-this is a work in progress. More details may be filled in as I play with
the 6D. This becomes important if you use extender.
Before I start, there are plenty reviews out there that should complement my
review. Rather than a comprehensive side to side comparison, this is a
subjective summary of what I like and don't like about each camera in the
key areas that I am interested in. With that said:
1) Ergonomics. While I have been using both Canon and Nikon for many years,
my personal preference has always been Nikon. Not the case for D600. I can
ignore the cheap plasticky feel, but I don't like how Nikon changed the top
right area, making it more contour than flat. 6D's finger rest by the
shutter is a win. The 6D is lighter, but feels good. Good grip. Preview
button has been moved to the "right" side.
2) Central AF point. 6D is very responsive in decent light. In low light, it
manages to lock focus, not as fast, but not shoddy either. It is marginally
better than D600. But keep in mind the center AF point on D600 is f/8
sensitive, one stop faster than 6d. Another factor is the 6D center AF point
is sensitive to -3EV, while the D600 is -1. Yet D600 wins one stop back by
being able to meter at 0EV while 6D's meter stops at 1EV. For all practical
purposes, the difference to light sensitivity can be put in the back of your
mind.
3) LV AF: D600 wins hands down. D600 is fast and somewhat snappy. 6D is
constantly hunting, to the point of being annoying.
4) Video. 6D has no refocusing during video recording.
4) Shutter sound. Canon has improved the sloppy shutter sound that is in its
genes since the 5D era. The 6D's shutter, while not as crispy as D600, is
acceptable.
5) Off-centr AF in static shot.
6) Dynamic AF.
7) Meter accuracy.
8) Shadow noise. Preliminary impression: 6D has less visible artifacts
compared to D600. Please note DXOmark rated D600's ISO performance to be
better than 6D. I don't care how they do their test, but in my experience
the 6D is slightly better than D600. Maybe pixel density plays a factor here
. But, keep in mind though, the artifacts from both 6D and D600 do not have
the natural film look. Rather, it's the uncomplimenting electronic pattern.
9) GPS on 6D. Winner. If you travel and like to take pictures, you are gonna
love this feature. You can get external GPS on the D600, but odds of people
forking over extra for unnecessary accessories are, low at best.
**
p.s. On the dusty sensor issue of D600: It's there, and it's been blown out
of proportion. If you have never use a dSLR in the pre-self-cleaning sensor
era, then yes this might scare you. But reality is, it's nothing. Why? 1)
Ask yourself, do you constantly shoot below f/16? (if you do, ask why again-
why in the world would you shoot at f/16 for anything? ) 2) Why do you buy
full frame? Shallow DOF is a main reason right? Those dust/oily specks won't
show up in your picture till about f/16. 3) DIY cleaning is super easy, if
you are so obsessed about the issue. Or wait for D610, or whatever your
alleged "perfect" camera it is that will be released if you skip the current
model, so you can spend your time enjoying the wait rather than on petty
things like taking pictures. 4) For money's sake. The D600 is a great deal
at the current used market price. For $1400 you get a stellar camera. Isn't
good deal the most important factor for you guys, or most people, anyway?
