Please note - Updates, comments, and FAQs for this video are posted at my site (including the D6 vs A9ii AF) backcountrygallery.com/nikon-d6-wildlife-photography-review/
@@19Photographer76 Yup, it was 100% bison. It was in YNP - the only place where bison have been without interruption for, well, as long as bison have been around.
Impressive work! Congratulations. Now I’ve been shooting with my D6 for nearly one year, I can only confirm this camera has really powerful features and AF. I’m coming from a D3S… so you can imagine the jump I made !!!
You mean to say sitting in a basement in Kentucky and trashing a camera as a self-proclaimed expert without portfolio is worse than Mr Perry's video? Hmm.. not sure about that. I'm torn between a real pro and a conspiracy nut who hoards gear.... /s
It’s funny hearing that “mirrorless is the future and DSLRs are dead” comments everywhere, yet Steve uses DSLRs more often than not and gets some of the greatest shots I’ve seen in terms of wildlife. Definitely one of my favorite channels and photographers. Always reminds me that my D500 is still an absolute beast of a camera and the “upgrade” to a mirrorless isn’t necessary yet.
Mirrorless vs DSLR is just unnecessary war. Mirrorless has its own advantage and same time dslrs are superior in many ways. From a technical stand point there is nothing a mirrorless camera can do that dslrs cant but mirrorless cameras cant have TTL optical viewfinder. This is hardcore fact...
I agree as well and love my D500, 500PF combo for birds. I will be going full frame in the near future and I hope Nikon evolves enough into the mirrorless technology to stick with Nikon. C'mon Z7s. It's unbelievable that they can make a mechanical mirror/shutter mechanism that can slap 14 times per second, 400,000 times accurately to 1/8000 seconds. I think in the long run, mirrorless will be it. Once the R&D is out of the way, the mirrorless camera has to be less expensive to make.
@@tc6912 no way nikon mirrorless af will catch up with sony/canon. Nikon is leader in ovf af and has consistently developed it. Canon is working excvlusively on evf af and their ovf af is dormant for 5yrs. Even on 1dx iii, liveview beats ovf af. While nikon never made good live view before z6-7. As for mirrorless r&d, its held back by processing power. As processors improve, so will evf resolution and refresh rate will improve. Which will eat processing power. Around 10 yrs before we get completely lag free evfs for bif. For other subjects its fine.
Steve is by far the best and most honest photographer on RUclips!! Not the angry photographer or his buddy Jason, not that irritating prick Jared Polin, not the snapchick or Chelsey and her puppet All these idiots bashed the D6 based on some specs or their hate towards Nikon and what do we see here?!?!?! The D6 is a dream camera for us D3/D4/D5 shooters !!! The Autofocus system alone is enough to make a difference with the D5 and it’s definitely on my wishlist!!! Thank you Steve for being you! Awesome dude! Greetings from Amsterdam
@@jeepjoseph9036 Well certainly that's not something nice to say. But did you watch his latest video where he threw the 24-50mm Nikon Z lens over his head? That's just ridiculous
Steve, your time and thoroughness is greatly appreciated. You put other "review" channels to complete shame. Also, your images are STUNNING. As with your videos, your effort pays off. I am inspired - wish it was to buy a D6, lol, but out of my league. I'll just settle with being generally inspired. 😉
It is refreshing to hear a wildlife pro give this camera a real review. The D6 has gotten a lot of bad press by people who don't know who this camera was designed for: the professional sports and wildlife photographers. I owned a D5 so I have an idea what this camera is capable of. I can't justify the cost of the D6 for my needs so I am looking at the upcoming Z6s instead. You mentioned Theodore Rossevelt NP. My wife and I visited the north and south units and it was outstanding! Most photographers have never heard of this national treasure.
Another great review Steve. So refreshing to see a true real world review and not just someone renting the D6 for a week and thinking that it warrants a true review of the camera. Having just upgraded to the D6 from a D4s, I agree with everything that that you said about the Auto Focus system and the customisation of the D6. It represents a massive upgrade from the D4s. Keep the videos coming Steve they are both informative and a great source of improving techniques.
The D6 is not really on my radar as I do more portraiture type of work and I'm extremely happy with my D850 but wow was this a legitimate review. I'd almost given up watching someone not bash a Nikon immediately because of the name because you know Sony and Canon apparently rule the world these days. I had already unsubscribed from the Duo, the idiot Fro, and I just refused to watch the lunatic to begin with. This was such an amazing breath of fresh air that I had to subscribe! Thank you!
This was a highly anticipated and highly needed review as unfortunately there really is not a reliable review out there yet, so thanks Steve. I decided to return my NPS priority gotten Nikon D6 and just bought a second D5 used. Although I do quite bit of wildlife photography my main job is photojournalism and for my needs the D6 was just not enough of an upgrade to justify the $2000+ it would cost over a used D5. I took the money that I saved when buying a second D5 after returning the D6 and bought a new 70-200mm f2.8E FL, which I think will serve me much better than the minor upgrades the D6 had. I myself like Steve think the D6 is in fact a better version of the D5 and it's certainly more customizable but I found absolutely no image quality upgrades and very little AF advantages. I do use the horizontal Group line option for certain sports and the D5 already has that option and although the extra 15 or so options the D6 has is cool, I'm not sure how valuable they would be to me. I think for the vast majority of D5 users out there I would recommend you save the money or use the money it would cost to upgrade instead on glass or lighting, etc. If there is a few features that make it worthwhile as an upgrade than I'm sure most of you have already ordered or have in hand a D6. For me the only thing that I really am missing is the SnapBridge wifi and bluetooth ability to send images to my phone or tablet while out in the field. However I also have a D500 that I use from time to time as teleconverter replacement or second camera, that I can use to achieve SnapBridge, since my D5 bodies are both XQD I just put the cards in the D500! It's not as good as having in there camera and I do miss that about the D6 no doubt, but it's not worth $2000+ in my opinion. I know about the WT-6 or WT-5a as I do use those sometimes for big sporting events, but those don't work with SnapBridge and sometimes are difficult to setup unless your an IT person lol. This was a fantastic and honest review that I think most people will benefit from for sure, so thanks again Steve for all the hard work and for putting out the best D6 review so far! I think it's going to be hard to beat this review, but I do look forward to Photography Life's review as they always do a fantastic job like Steve does. It's unfortunate though that both photography life and Steve have yet to review the D5 and it's probably later and never there. If the D6 offered better dynamic range like I was hoping it would, that alone would have made it worth upgrading to, but for me the differences just were not there. Having said all of that though I do plan on upgrading to and owning at least one D6 in the future. I held off on the D5 for years as I loved my D4s bodies and didn't see a need, but now I love the D5 so much that I'm the happiest I've ever been. A lot of that though has to do with glass I now own, which is a 16-35 f4VR, 24-70mm VR, 70-200mm FL and 400mm f2.8E FL with TC-14E III. Those lenses along with the D500 option that I have as a backup and the TC-14E III have me covered no matter the situation or lighting conditions. I typically go out with my two D5 bodies, but once in awhile the D500 still really comes in handy.
Yes, I am replying to my own comment, lol. Anyways now that I have been shooting the D6 for past 9 month's, I have now changed my opinion. The D6 is absolutely a phenomenal camera, by far the best autofocusing DSLR of all time. If you can find one for just under $4,000 USD...I would say it's a fair deal. Now that D5 values have leveled off some, the D6 is not quite as expensive as it once was. I originally said it was absolutely a better camera in almost every-way, but I didn't think it was worth $3,500 more at the time. The D5 is probably the better buy for most people, unless you have no plans on mirrorless and prefer flagships... the D6 makes a great choice. Especially as a last DSLR. I've shot both the Canon 1Dx Mark II and III, and while both are awesome in their own right's, neither can compete with the D6 as far as viewfinder autofocus is concerned. In fact I'd say Canon is or was so far behind, that I'd say the 1DX Mark III just about caught up to the D5, which means Canon took about 3-4 years to match the D5's performance. However we all know the Canon cameras make up for these shortcomings by outdoing Nikon in video and live view shooting options. The Canon 1Dx Mark III in particular has quite a few huge advantages related to how great their Dual Pixel AF is. Nikon has improved the D6 live view and video AF, it's better than the D5 and I think better than any Nikon DSLR, outside of the D780, which is basically a Z6 sensor stuck inside a D750 type body. Do to the fact that I am a photojournalist, I have access to both Canon and Nikon gear and I have used both side by side for many years. Almost two decades actually, but it does get old fast, trust me on that. Everything is backwards or different and even for me, it's not the most pleasurable experience shooting two systems at the same time.
@@patricksmith2553I too bought a D6 - but it was the first time I purchased a Nikon flagship body. Since i’m a retired enthusiast I can not about ROI on the kit. So, I don’t sell any gear. So, I now have the D6 and the Z9. The new technology in the Z bodies is pretty amazing. Do you think you’ll jump over to mirrorless? For me it’s all about fun - not results per dollar invested. When I look at photos from the D610, 850, D6, and various Z bodies - they all look great. I guess the point is most all the technology is better than me :)
Im am a professional sports photographer specialized in car racing, and having now the D6 for about six weeks. This review corroborates exactly my return of experience, be it in a different application field. A huge improvement over the excellent D5 (I have two of these) and definitely worth its « 6 » label. BTW, I covered one serie of endurance races in France counting for the European FIA championships, so I had the opportunity to test the D6 in real life. The most noteworthy is the AF; a real killer and better than the D5 AF champion. Thanks Steve for your review and BTW, I updated my Nikon AF e-book.
Drear GY1953! Im courios, did you jumped into mirrorless since your last post here, or stayed at DSLRs? Have you experience with Z9 after D5/6?... Thanks
Its so motivating Steve..thanks for doing this! I shoot with 500 and hope to have D6 someday, until then your book/advice are the best that I could find anywhere!
It might be 2yrs on, but as a current D5 user looking to get a lightly used D6, these detailed reviews are my ‘go to’ & Steve, you consistently come up with the goods. I’ve followed you & Photography Life for years now & you never disappoint in your thoroughness & quality of content. Thanks so much again for this one! 👏👏
Steve gives the most unbiased technical reviews I have ever seen. Based on his review, and carefully considered, I purchased the D6 (and used his Amazon link to try to assist all that he does for free) and am looking forward to a vaccine for photography travel.
Absolutely thorough real world unbiased and extremely informative! Thank you so much for spending so much time and effort to put together this video Sydney Australia
Finally, a D6 review! I am using my PV as a single point AF, my AF-ON is Group focus, so that i can change focus mode in between fly shot and land shot easily. For the live view focus , i found it is quite difficult to focus using touch screen, the camera always can't focus on the subject , although i am using D500
Such a high quality review! Shameful that there's so little practical experience and reviews on the web to help people... thanks for making this so thorough, educational, and for talking to a lot of the tough decisions we're all trying to make!
STEVE-- Still using my D4 I bought in 2012 and my D500 and just got the Z50! Love my Nikons for the last 40 yrs! Old photographer here( 75 yrs old)Randy B.
Randy, would you recommend a Nikon D4 for around $1200 now? Considering adding one to my existing m43 gear for different use of course, landscapes, wildlife etc. Lenses are coming out on the used market pretty cheap now as well which is another pro. :)
@@wilbuzllf5057 Yes I would at that price! I paid 6,000 new and wouldn't sell for less than $2000 ! It is a Flagship camera, they don't wear out. Ramus jump on it now! Randy B.
I quite literally am picking up my D6 a couple of hours from now. Upgrade question was easy for me as I'm moving from the D3 to the D6. Really :) So, the leap is going to be great, and I love my D3. I likely should have simply gone the D850 route but that would have made too much sense, certainly financial sense LOL I also shoot with the Z6 and a D850 decision got delayed by the prospect of a 'pro' mirrorless from Nikon, which a week ago I gave up on and ordered my D6 LOL Love your videos and your guides -- the absence of click baiting, over the top fan boy blather or competitor bashing makes your reviews so refreshing and objective. Keep the great content, coming.
Brilliant, thorough and balanced review as always Steve, great work and thank you. From looking at some of the reviews for the more recent mirrorless cameras coming out I think I agree with you that (for wildlife at least) the DSLR is still holding its head high. Thanks again and keep up the great content.
The D6 is not a camera I would ever get, but I watched this anyway because your reviews are awesome. Easily one of the most underrated reviewers on RUclips. No sponsorship, no skilling, no exaggeration or drama.
Wow, what a positively fantastic review. I love your photographer's approach to the features of this camera. I am a Canon 1 series shooter, but how I long for a photographer's perspective on these reviews. You answered in spectacular style! If I were a Nikon guy, I believe this would be on my radar. Oh, and I like the statement at the end regarding the DSLR demise.
There is no better photo-centric channel out there. It's so filled with useful information and void of BS. You should copyright (or try to) the word "however", no other say it better.
Finally somebody who said that it's NOT all about the specs ! Many people don't understand it these days, especially some of the most famous youtubers... Thanks for the realistic and honest review !
Steve - love this! This video, your professionalism and real world experience are so valuable... Please keep it up as you are a huge inspiration! Cheers.
Thank you for this review. It’s one of the few ( and definitely the most thorough) I’ve seen that actually reviews the camera instead of speculating based on its specifications. I shoot sports (well, just swimming) and portraits, not wildlife, but I still found your review extremely helpful.
You know I see Steve as a very unbiased reviewer. It's funny how many bashed this camera for having the same 20mpx sensor. Really? You don't need more than this. I recently sold my A7RIV because it was laggy for birding...slow sensor readut speeds vs A9ii, and also a bit too noisy for my tastes. So I was concerned going from 61mpx to 24mpx. You know what? So gad I did...my photos are all in sharp focus now and much cleaner at high ISO. I do not miss the A7RIV resolution. I even use 24mpx for landscape and its still excellent. The D6 is a great camera as well.
At last an amazing, realistic, hands-on, real-world review!!! Thanks Steve, this beautiful and powerful camera has been getting so much flak by spec readers! This review shows how amazing this camera really is!
I can't really imagine buying this but I'm watching anyway because I like your style and the quality of your reviews. I love all your books! Maybe Costa Rica with you someday.
Excellent review! Thank you very much Steve for all your detailed work. In general your reviews belong to the best on youtube. You are a very reliable source.
Thanks so much, Steve. You have a new subscriber. Your review gives so much more information than the others. You truly know this camera and how it works with wildlife photography.
A typical Steve Perry real world review. Love it. If you haven't bought his books yet, you are missing the greatest how to understand all your Nikon can do, that is available anywhere. You will learn so much and you will go out and actually use what you read, because you will understand what you read, it's that easy. Go buy the books, and after you have read them you will immediately send him $100 for getting your Nikon understanding so far ahead of where you were before you started.
Thank you for keeping this real, informative and full of examples and assessments. Sharing your thoughts as you use the camera is very helpful to me. Jumping on over to your site right after this and looking forward to one of your good books!
Wow! This was an outstanding review. Not only it was based on very lengthy hands on testing, the way you summarized your findings was extremely well presented and useful. Using the same analogy you used, it is obvious you went all the way to the 700th page for your essay. For that you deserve a perfect score!
Great video as usual Steve! Everyone should buy his Autofocus book - it *really* helped me understand the settings, resulting in noticeably better pics.
Thanks for this review... Your reviews are giving life to photography again. Happy to see and to learn from a true pro who knows what he's doing. No bashing on gears but real life and in-dept review. 100 * 1 like.
Great work Steve. Your videos - as well as all your books - are FULL of knowledge. I haven't found anywhere else on the internet this amount of knowledge about everything Nikon. Keep up the exceptional work!
Thanks Steve. Good to see that you still like your Nikon and use it exclusively! Thanks for the links to the Updates too! So far this is the best Review of this machine. Staying with my 850 but this was still made for a great video!
Hi Steve, Incredibly valuable information. Only one problem, you are speaking very fast. For foreign followers who use English as a second language like me are having serious issues to follow your speech and not to mis your every single information. So we keep repeating the missed parts as a solution. Over all I am happy with so professional information and thank you for your serious efforts. Even Nikon ammassadors are not spending that much energy as you have been doing without having been sponsored by them. Nikon should see and appreciate this. Thanks and a happy new year. Greetings from Istanbul, Turkey.
Steve, well done! As a long-time NPS shooter, it’s nice to have a real-world review from a fellow wildlife photographer. I think we shoot very similarly in how we both use Nikon’s pro DSLRs. Some of my work for example: ruclips.net/video/RY3pPluroXk/видео.html I’d also add that this is probably the only review of the D6 I trust; it’s from the perspective of an objective true real-world wildlife photographer and not a biased Ambassador defense, or the normal RUclipsr camera click-bait reviews that are currently saturating this space, made by non-wildlife photographers. I especially concur on the fact that a camera’s real-world usage is more than the sum of its spec. sheet. With that, if I’m honest, I’ve been disappointed with the release of the D6 and have found justifying the upgrade from my D5 cameras a bit frustrating. I really shouldn’t be as I had no issues upgrading from my D4 to the D4S, but I think what is different this time is two-fold, in part the competition from Canon’s 1DX Mark iii and the Sony A9ii. In 4 years, the sensor in the D6 will be 8 years old and we won’t likely have an updated Nikon Pro DSLR before then. I truly hope I’m wrong about that. One of the topics you highlighted in the video was extremely beneficial regarding Nikon’s paper on the AF focus points between f/2.8 - f/5.6 lenses. While my 400mm f/2.8 FL ED VR would benefit, my 800mm f/5.6 FL ED VR would not, as much as I would like to think. Improvements over the D5 like Expeed 6, GPS, +2 FPS, more flexible memory recall settings, improved high-ISO color, and more cross-type (and customizable) focus points on my f/2.8 super-teles would be nice for sure. I struggle with the fact that it is still a 4-year old sensor, the BUS speed for writing to CFexpress was not taken advantage of, and there is a lack of video features like 4K120 and no internal RAW recording. We are in turbulently weird times with the divergent path of the Z-series as it pertains to Nikon’s Pro DSLRs. It has been over 2 years since Nikon released a firmware update to the D5 and still no CFexpress support in that or the D850/D500, which is a bit concerning for the future of those cameras. While I will most likely add a D6 to my D5/D850 kit, I would feel much better about it if there were at the very least, a new sensor in the D6. I will say, I’m a bit tempted to fill the gap between my NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8 and 800mm f/5.6 with a Sony A9ii and 600mm G. However, I will most likely, albeit a bit reluctantly, add the D6 to my kit based on my glass.
Thanks for the kind words and I agree with your sentiments - it's though to justify the D6 when the D5 is so good. As I mentioned in the video, I think Nikon did the bare minimum to create it. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds...
Fantastic review Steve. I have followed you for many years and you never disappointed me; great skills, great presentation and great photos (some outstanding). Thank you for keeping doing these comprehensive reviews! /Richard, Sweden
Awesome video Steve and I agree with everyone else this is by far the best review I have seen on the D6 and all your other videos are top notch and very informative. I am saving up now for my D6 and a Costa Rica workshop. See you soon my friend and keep up the amazing work.
I've just ordered the 'Secrets To Exposure & Metering' book, so I'll have a look at that. I've always found you and Mark Smith to be the most helpful for me personally, and even though I won't be getting a D6, I wanted to watch this as you often have enough little tips that they can be transferred to other Nikon bodies.
Great review. I’ll likely never own a D6, or other single digit DSLR, but love to somewhat understand what Nikon can do. That way I can ask for items to filter down to my levels. Thanks for your setting aside the time to do such reviews.
The depth of your review is stunning. With 6 weeks in-the-field-testing boiled down into a 40-minute fast-talking review, how could anyone have a remaining question? Oh, wait. I have one: Aren't you supposed to NOT get that close to bears? 😲 This video reconfirms that I brought my camera model question 6 months ago to the right expert! Thanks for sharing your expertise. ⭐x5!
it is safe to get close to bears if you bring a big friend along with you - and you never have to be able to outrun the bear - just run faster than your friend - and if you friend turns out to be fast than you - hit him in the knee REALLY hard with your camera
The D6 is really Great. Such a shame that Canon and Nikon are probably not upgrading those cams further. They still could do so much more with dslr's and even make some cams to meet the mirrorless user needs but "mirrorless" itself bacame a marketing monster and in the end it is all about dollars. If it is dollars by sales or those of the more expensive production line. But I will always love to be able to use my dslr+tele as field glass and I am absolutely pleased with its ergonomics because I just have big hands lol. I really hope that dslr won't die that fast.. But if.. well, there is a massive used market. Have fun guys
Steve, I just got a D6 as well... noticed the BL-6 chamber cover wasn't working properly. When locked, it'd pull the battery slightly off the contacts, and the camera will stop focusing and then turned off altogether. if I remove the cover, and push the battery in with my finger, everything works. I had a similar issue on a battery grip with the previous D850. the problem was solved when I ordered a replacement BL-5 cover. Evidently quality control with these covers is very low. You ever ran into a problem like this on your D6? Thx-
@@backcountrygallery Thanks. I probably got a lemon. Trying to exchange it now or get a refund. I ike the camera .. just need the one that doesn't shut off every 5 minutes. Thanks for all your videos. I watched hundreds of them ;)
@@backcountrygallery Steve, do you know any tour operator or guide that can help me replicate the trips you took when testing the D6 and making this video? I really want to visit these national parks, but I never been there. - A big fan from Canada!
@@HHTV60 Sorry, no idea. It was just Custer SP in South Dakota, Badlands NP, and YNP. Custer and badlands are pretty easy to navigate and YNP was mostly shot on the route between Gardiner and Cook city (although I think that the North Entrance near Gardiner is still closed). If you're decent at spotting, I don't see much need for a guide.
I’m totally with you, as well as concerning the one disappointment: why Nikon didn’t update the sensor to a 20.8 megapixel BSI sensor, delivering exactly that one stop more dynamic range...
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Wow! That was a solid review! I watched the whole thing and don't even shoot with Nikon. In fact I just bought a Sony a couple of month ago. But this review was just so nice to watch!
Thanks! I would have shown more of the video, but after I got the shot I said some excited things that would make me lose the "G" rating for this video :D
Same here. Perhaps a used D5 now ? ;) We've confirmation (TY Steve) that the D6 is an incremental improvement of the D5. HOWEVER, Canon and its animal eye AF on a mirrorless seems to be the new kid on the block...(and Sony will respond to that)
jc phenix Sony already has auto eye af...check out the a9ii. It’s a very good time to be a photographer! So many great options, just gotta find the one that works best for you and what you shoot
Great review Steve. I had to laugh at 37:16 when you talked about black bears and the difficulty in focusing on them. I shoot quite a bit of the Newfoundland breed of dog, in both show environments and for fun, and yes, locking on to a large black fur ball in less than ideal interior light (which any show rings seem to always have) is always a challenge.
Without fail the best reviews on youtube. Sometimes I wish you did other brands too, for the quality and sincerity of them, but on the flip side I guess they would be worse by definition - as you will likely never be as adept in them as with Nikon. Thanks for the hard work, but screw you (not serious!) for making me want a d6... 😂
I have just got a low count D6 and really appreciate this review. I have not yet had the opportunity to fully get to grips with it yet, I’m looking forward to seeing how it compares to my D750 and D810. I’m slowly improving my glass as well. It was a real struggle to justify the cost, but in the end thought you only live once and I’m not a pro, just an enthusiastic amateur that loves taking wildlife images. Steve, I have your autofocus book, but I can’t find where the D6 specs are. Do I have to upgrade as I did buy this before the D6 came out? Thanks 🙏
Hi Steve. I enjoy your videos and teaching. My wife bought me a d3500 in January for my retirement. I feel overwhelmed in trying to pick an upgrade. So many to choose from. I enjoy wildlife, BIF and astrophotography. I have no intentions to be a professional. I would like to upgrade but just don’t know what to choose. Should I just upgrade to better DX lenses or better camera. If you have done a video on what to upgrade to would you please post the link. Thanks. Stay safe
I am a landscape shooter so I will stick to my D850. I used to own a F5 so I know and missed holding a pro body. But have always want to try out the D6.This video is so informative that makes me feel I have. Thank you
Great video Steve, interesting and well made as usual. Buying the D6 aren´t even in a near future but none the less, fun to know if a oppertunity shows up in the future!
Please note - Updates, comments, and FAQs for this video are posted at my site (including the D6 vs A9ii AF)
backcountrygallery.com/nikon-d6-wildlife-photography-review/
Great job and glad you were able to camp. At 24:06, do you think that was 100% buffalo? To me, the head looked 'snippy'?
Is there no company making a periscope type product to allow you to have a flipped out screen view on a non-flip screen?
@@19Photographer76 Yup, it was 100% bison. It was in YNP - the only place where bison have been without interruption for, well, as long as bison have been around.
Impressive work! Congratulations. Now I’ve been shooting with my D6 for nearly one year, I can only confirm this camera has really powerful features and AF. I’m coming from a D3S… so you can imagine the jump I made !!!
@@DidierMOULINPhotography Yup, that is a serious jump! I'm sure you're having g blast - the D6 is fun to shoot. :)
Finally a real in-dept REAL WORLD reveiw, instead of someone sniffing a BOX and bashing the camera based on specs! Thank you Steve Perry!!!!
You mean to say sitting in a basement in Kentucky and trashing a camera as a self-proclaimed expert without portfolio is worse than Mr Perry's video? Hmm.. not sure about that. I'm torn between a real pro and a conspiracy nut who hoards gear.... /s
Taipei Geek man his latest stuff really is nutty. He’s got a whole new following of crazies, the comments are priceless
@@TaipeiGeek I believe he is referring to the Fro Dude - not the crazy guy.
@@cjgetreal There is not much difference between both of them. Used to watch their videos, but lost respect at some point.
I wonder who you could be refroing too 🤔😂
It’s funny hearing that “mirrorless is the future and DSLRs are dead” comments everywhere, yet Steve uses DSLRs more often than not and gets some of the greatest shots I’ve seen in terms of wildlife. Definitely one of my favorite channels and photographers. Always reminds me that my D500 is still an absolute beast of a camera and the “upgrade” to a mirrorless isn’t necessary yet.
for wildlife, it could be a downgrade due to viewfinder lag.
Mirrorless vs DSLR is just unnecessary war. Mirrorless has its own advantage and same time dslrs are superior in many ways.
From a technical stand point there is nothing a mirrorless camera can do that dslrs cant but mirrorless cameras cant have TTL optical viewfinder. This is hardcore fact...
I use a mirrorless camera and couldn't agree more. People can't seem to accept that both have their advantages.
I agree as well and love my D500, 500PF combo for birds. I will be going full frame in the near future and I hope Nikon evolves enough into the mirrorless technology to stick with Nikon. C'mon Z7s. It's unbelievable that they can make a mechanical mirror/shutter mechanism that can slap 14 times per second, 400,000 times accurately to 1/8000 seconds. I think in the long run, mirrorless will be it. Once the R&D is out of the way, the mirrorless camera has to be less expensive to make.
@@tc6912 no way nikon mirrorless af will catch up with sony/canon. Nikon is leader in ovf af and has consistently developed it.
Canon is working excvlusively on evf af and their ovf af is dormant for 5yrs. Even on 1dx iii, liveview beats ovf af. While nikon never made good live view before z6-7.
As for mirrorless r&d, its held back by processing power. As processors improve, so will evf resolution and refresh rate will improve. Which will eat processing power. Around 10 yrs before we get completely lag free evfs for bif. For other subjects its fine.
Steve is by far the best and most honest photographer on RUclips!! Not the angry photographer or his buddy Jason, not that irritating prick Jared Polin, not the snapchick or Chelsey and her puppet All these idiots bashed the D6 based on some specs or their hate towards Nikon and what do we see here?!?!?! The D6 is a dream camera for us D3/D4/D5 shooters !!! The Autofocus system alone is enough to make a difference with the D5 and it’s definitely on my wishlist!!! Thank you Steve for being you! Awesome dude! Greetings from Amsterdam
Aren't you a kid? If so you shouldn't call jared polin a prick
@@jeepjoseph9036 Well certainly that's not something nice to say. But did you watch his latest video where he threw the 24-50mm Nikon Z lens over his head? That's just ridiculous
@@NalinKhurb I'm sure that was fake
@@jeepjoseph9036 Even then I don't find it funny or amusing at all. Just some really 'cheap' comedy to bash Nikon
@@NalinKhurb I will admit (and I'm buying a d500 hopefully within a month) nikon really paired the z5 with a horrible kit lens
Started watching the exact second it went online, best photography channel around❤️
Great review Steve and comforting to hear your (still) high praise for the D850
Steve, your time and thoroughness is greatly appreciated. You put other "review" channels to complete shame. Also, your images are STUNNING. As with your videos, your effort pays off. I am inspired - wish it was to buy a D6, lol, but out of my league. I'll just settle with being generally inspired. 😉
Thanks for this excellent review Steve. Your standard is always outstanding.
It is refreshing to hear a wildlife pro give this camera a real review. The D6 has gotten a lot of bad press by people who don't know who this camera was designed for: the professional sports and wildlife photographers. I owned a D5 so I have an idea what this camera is capable of. I can't justify the cost of the D6 for my needs so I am looking at the upcoming Z6s instead. You mentioned Theodore Rossevelt NP. My wife and I visited the north and south units and it was outstanding! Most photographers have never heard of this national treasure.
I was so much looking forward for this review
yeah i've been waiting patiently...
Another great review Steve. So refreshing to see a true real world review and not just someone renting the D6 for a week and thinking that it warrants a true review of the camera. Having just upgraded to the D6 from a D4s, I agree with everything that that you said about the Auto Focus system and the customisation of the D6. It represents a massive upgrade from the D4s. Keep the videos coming Steve they are both informative and a great source of improving techniques.
The D6 is not really on my radar as I do more portraiture type of work and I'm extremely happy with my D850 but wow was this a legitimate review. I'd almost given up watching someone not bash a Nikon immediately because of the name because you know Sony and Canon apparently rule the world these days. I had already unsubscribed from the Duo, the idiot Fro, and I just refused to watch the lunatic to begin with. This was such an amazing breath of fresh air that I had to subscribe! Thank you!
This was a highly anticipated and highly needed review as unfortunately there really is not a reliable review out there yet, so thanks Steve. I decided to return my NPS priority gotten Nikon D6 and just bought a second D5 used. Although I do quite bit of wildlife photography my main job is photojournalism and for my needs the D6 was just not enough of an upgrade to justify the $2000+ it would cost over a used D5. I took the money that I saved when buying a second D5 after returning the D6 and bought a new 70-200mm f2.8E FL, which I think will serve me much better than the minor upgrades the D6 had. I myself like Steve think the D6 is in fact a better version of the D5 and it's certainly more customizable but I found absolutely no image quality upgrades and very little AF advantages. I do use the horizontal Group line option for certain sports and the D5 already has that option and although the extra 15 or so options the D6 has is cool, I'm not sure how valuable they would be to me. I think for the vast majority of D5 users out there I would recommend you save the money or use the money it would cost to upgrade instead on glass or lighting, etc. If there is a few features that make it worthwhile as an upgrade than I'm sure most of you have already ordered or have in hand a D6. For me the only thing that I really am missing is the SnapBridge wifi and bluetooth ability to send images to my phone or tablet while out in the field. However I also have a D500 that I use from time to time as teleconverter replacement or second camera, that I can use to achieve SnapBridge, since my D5 bodies are both XQD I just put the cards in the D500! It's not as good as having in there camera and I do miss that about the D6 no doubt, but it's not worth $2000+ in my opinion. I know about the WT-6 or WT-5a as I do use those sometimes for big sporting events, but those don't work with SnapBridge and sometimes are difficult to setup unless your an IT person lol. This was a fantastic and honest review that I think most people will benefit from for sure, so thanks again Steve for all the hard work and for putting out the best D6 review so far! I think it's going to be hard to beat this review, but I do look forward to Photography Life's review as they always do a fantastic job like Steve does. It's unfortunate though that both photography life and Steve have yet to review the D5 and it's probably later and never there. If the D6 offered better dynamic range like I was hoping it would, that alone would have made it worth upgrading to, but for me the differences just were not there. Having said all of that though I do plan on upgrading to and owning at least one D6 in the future. I held off on the D5 for years as I loved my D4s bodies and didn't see a need, but now I love the D5 so much that I'm the happiest I've ever been. A lot of that though has to do with glass I now own, which is a 16-35 f4VR, 24-70mm VR, 70-200mm FL and 400mm f2.8E FL with TC-14E III. Those lenses along with the D500 option that I have as a backup and the TC-14E III have me covered no matter the situation or lighting conditions. I typically go out with my two D5 bodies, but once in awhile the D500 still really comes in handy.
Yes, I am replying to my own comment, lol. Anyways now that I have been shooting the D6 for past 9 month's, I have now changed my opinion. The D6 is absolutely a phenomenal camera, by far the best autofocusing DSLR of all time. If you can find one for just under $4,000 USD...I would say it's a fair deal. Now that D5 values have leveled off some, the D6 is not quite as expensive as it once was. I originally said it was absolutely a better camera in almost every-way, but I didn't think it was worth $3,500 more at the time. The D5 is probably the better buy for most people, unless you have no plans on mirrorless and prefer flagships... the D6 makes a great choice. Especially as a last DSLR. I've shot both the Canon 1Dx Mark II and III, and while both are awesome in their own right's, neither can compete with the D6 as far as viewfinder autofocus is concerned. In fact I'd say Canon is or was so far behind, that I'd say the 1DX Mark III just about caught up to the D5, which means Canon took about 3-4 years to match the D5's performance. However we all know the Canon cameras make up for these shortcomings by outdoing Nikon in video and live view shooting options. The Canon 1Dx Mark III in particular has quite a few huge advantages related to how great their Dual Pixel AF is. Nikon has improved the D6 live view and video AF, it's better than the D5 and I think better than any Nikon DSLR, outside of the D780, which is basically a Z6 sensor stuck inside a D750 type body. Do to the fact that I am a photojournalist, I have access to both Canon and Nikon gear and I have used both side by side for many years. Almost two decades actually, but it does get old fast, trust me on that. Everything is backwards or different and even for me, it's not the most pleasurable experience shooting two systems at the same time.
@@patricksmith2553I too bought a D6 - but it was the first time I purchased a Nikon flagship body. Since i’m a retired enthusiast I can not about ROI on the kit. So, I don’t sell any gear. So, I now have the D6 and the Z9. The new technology in the Z bodies is pretty amazing. Do you think you’ll jump over to mirrorless? For me it’s all about fun - not results per dollar invested. When I look at photos from the D610, 850, D6, and various Z bodies - they all look great. I guess the point is most all the technology is better than me :)
Im am a professional sports photographer specialized in car racing, and having now the D6 for about six weeks. This review corroborates exactly my return of experience, be it in a different application field. A huge improvement over the excellent D5 (I have two of these) and definitely worth its « 6 » label. BTW, I covered one serie of endurance races in France counting for the European FIA championships, so I had the opportunity to test the D6 in real life. The most noteworthy is the AF; a real killer and better than the D5 AF champion. Thanks Steve for your review and BTW, I updated my Nikon AF e-book.
You must have some incredible shots. Do you have a link to your work?
Drear GY1953! Im courios, did you jumped into mirrorless since your last post here, or stayed at DSLRs? Have you experience with Z9 after D5/6?...
Thanks
Its so motivating Steve..thanks for doing this! I shoot with 500 and hope to have D6 someday, until then your book/advice are the best that I could find anywhere!
I was in a blind with my D500 shooting king fishers when this video dropped. Aspirations...
I learn alot from this chanel, can't miss a single video
It might be 2yrs on, but as a current D5 user looking to get a lightly used D6, these detailed reviews are my ‘go to’ & Steve, you consistently come up with the goods. I’ve followed you & Photography Life for years now & you never disappoint in your thoroughness & quality of content. Thanks so much again for this one! 👏👏
Steve gives the most unbiased technical reviews I have ever seen. Based on his review, and carefully considered, I purchased the D6 (and used his Amazon link to try to assist all that he does for free) and am looking forward to a vaccine for photography travel.
Absolutely thorough real world unbiased and extremely informative!
Thank you so much for spending so much time and effort to put together this video
Sydney Australia
Unsponsored for the win! Thanks, Steve!
Now you're making me want a D6.
Finally, a D6 review! I am using my PV as a single point AF, my AF-ON is Group focus, so that i can change focus mode in between fly shot and land shot easily. For the live view focus , i found it is quite difficult to focus using touch screen, the camera always can't focus on the subject , although i am using D500
stafferry try having the customisation on a Z because you won't get it. 😓
Such a high quality review! Shameful that there's so little practical experience and reviews on the web to help people... thanks for making this so thorough, educational, and for talking to a lot of the tough decisions we're all trying to make!
STEVE-- Still using my D4 I bought in 2012 and my D500 and just got the Z50! Love my Nikons for the last 40 yrs! Old photographer here( 75 yrs old)Randy B.
Randy, would you recommend a Nikon D4 for around $1200 now? Considering adding one to my existing m43 gear for different use of course, landscapes, wildlife etc. Lenses are coming out on the used market pretty cheap now as well which is another pro. :)
@@wilbuzllf5057 Yes I would at that price! I paid 6,000 new and wouldn't sell for less than $2000 ! It is a Flagship camera, they don't wear out. Ramus jump on it now! Randy B.
@@randybocksnick3750 thanks for the quick reply! I think I just might! 😊
I quite literally am picking up my D6 a couple of hours from now. Upgrade question was easy for me as I'm moving from the D3 to the D6. Really :) So, the leap is going to be great, and I love my D3. I likely should have simply gone the D850 route but that would have made too much sense, certainly financial sense LOL I also shoot with the Z6 and a D850 decision got delayed by the prospect of a 'pro' mirrorless from Nikon, which a week ago I gave up on and ordered my D6 LOL Love your videos and your guides -- the absence of click baiting, over the top fan boy blather or competitor bashing makes your reviews so refreshing and objective. Keep the great content, coming.
PS -- the shot of the dragonfly in flight is just pure magical!
Brilliant, thorough and balanced review as always Steve, great work and thank you. From looking at some of the reviews for the more recent mirrorless cameras coming out I think I agree with you that (for wildlife at least) the DSLR is still holding its head high. Thanks again and keep up the great content.
The D6 is not a camera I would ever get, but I watched this anyway because your reviews are awesome. Easily one of the most underrated reviewers on RUclips. No sponsorship, no skilling, no exaggeration or drama.
Wow, what a positively fantastic review. I love your photographer's approach to the features of this camera. I am a Canon 1 series shooter, but how I long for a photographer's perspective on these reviews. You answered in spectacular style! If I were a Nikon guy, I believe this would be on my radar. Oh, and I like the statement at the end regarding the DSLR demise.
There is no better photo-centric channel out there. It's so filled with useful information and void of BS.
You should copyright (or try to) the word "however", no other say it better.
Finally somebody who said that it's NOT all about the specs ! Many people don't understand it these days, especially some of the most famous youtubers... Thanks for the realistic and honest review !
The configurability of this camera is on a different level. Amazing AF capability and customisation.
Steve - love this! This video, your professionalism and real world experience are so valuable... Please keep it up as you are a huge inspiration! Cheers.
Thank you for this review. It’s one of the few ( and definitely the most thorough) I’ve seen that actually reviews the camera instead of speculating based on its specifications. I shoot sports (well, just swimming) and portraits, not wildlife, but I still found your review extremely helpful.
I see the D6 is another world away from my D850 and my D500! Thanks for the video!
You know I see Steve as a very unbiased reviewer. It's funny how many bashed this camera for having the same 20mpx sensor. Really? You don't need more than this. I recently sold my A7RIV because it was laggy for birding...slow sensor readut speeds vs A9ii, and also a bit too noisy for my tastes. So I was concerned going from 61mpx to 24mpx. You know what? So gad I did...my photos are all in sharp focus now and much cleaner at high ISO. I do not miss the A7RIV resolution. I even use 24mpx for landscape and its still excellent. The D6 is a great camera as well.
How do you compare it to the d500? I am looking tq change my d500 for a d6. Not sure if the af is so much better
At last an amazing, realistic, hands-on, real-world review!!! Thanks Steve, this beautiful and powerful camera has been getting so much flak by spec readers! This review shows how amazing this camera really is!
I can't really imagine buying this but I'm watching anyway because I like your style and the quality of your reviews. I love all your books! Maybe Costa Rica with you someday.
Excellent review! Thank you very much Steve for all your detailed work. In general your reviews belong to the best on youtube. You are a very reliable source.
Thanks so much, Steve. You have a new subscriber. Your review gives so much more information than the others. You truly know this camera and how it works with wildlife photography.
In a perfect world, Steve would be reviewing everything, whether photography related, or not.
A typical Steve Perry real world review. Love it. If you haven't bought his books yet, you are missing the greatest how to understand all your Nikon can do, that is available anywhere. You will learn so much and you will go out and actually use what you read, because you will understand what you read, it's that easy. Go buy the books, and after you have read them you will immediately send him $100 for getting your Nikon understanding so far ahead of where you were before you started.
Thank you for keeping this real, informative and full of examples and assessments. Sharing your thoughts as you use the camera is very helpful to me. Jumping on over to your site right after this and looking forward to one of your good books!
Amazing review. Amazing camera. You rock!
The best camera review I've ever seen on RUclips 👍
A great, practical and engaging review. Thanks for all your work to keep photographers up to speed!
Yet another great review Steve -- thanks for this and the new version of autofocus DSLR
Steve, you are the best!! Whenever I have any personal query about my cameras, this is the site that mostly answers them practically.
As always, THE BEST reviews. I left Nikon recently for Sony but still appreciate the incredible reviews you do. Awesome job Steve!
Wow! This was an outstanding review. Not only it was based on very lengthy hands on testing, the way you summarized your findings was extremely well presented and useful. Using the same analogy you used, it is obvious you went all the way to the 700th page for your essay. For that you deserve a perfect score!
in addition to the enthusiasm for technology I`m always totally impressed by these awesome photos
Your channel contains the most comprehensive real world as well as lab review of the Nikon gears. This is the best channel indisputably. 🙏
Great video as usual Steve! Everyone should buy his Autofocus book - it *really* helped me understand the settings, resulting in noticeably better pics.
I bought them and they are wonderful
Steve perry’s channel is so underrated ! I always learn so much ! Getting the D6!
Steve your reviews are unique. Man you cover any sort of possible aspect in each camera you use. Great job, as always.
Thanks for this review...
Your reviews are giving life to photography again.
Happy to see and to learn from a true pro who knows what he's doing.
No bashing on gears but real life and in-dept review.
100 * 1 like.
For some reason I didn't get the notification for this review. But I'm super happy to see you posting! Cheers from Canada
You, sir - are a legend... Thank you so very much for such detailed review !!
I currently have a D4 and this video inspired me to jump to the D6!
Great work Steve. Your videos - as well as all your books - are FULL of knowledge. I haven't found anywhere else on the internet this amount of knowledge about everything Nikon. Keep up the exceptional work!
Thanks Steve. Good to see that you still like your Nikon and use it exclusively! Thanks for the links to the Updates too! So far this is the best Review of this machine. Staying with my 850 but this was still made for a great video!
Absolutely another tour designed force presentation of the capability of the D6
Hi Steve,
Incredibly valuable information. Only one problem, you are speaking very fast. For foreign followers who use English as a second language like me are having serious issues to follow your speech and not to mis your every single information. So we keep repeating the missed parts as a solution. Over all I am happy with so professional information and thank you for your serious efforts. Even Nikon ammassadors are not spending that much energy as you have been doing without having been sponsored by them. Nikon should see and appreciate this. Thanks and a happy new year. Greetings from Istanbul, Turkey.
Outstanding Review, Steve !!!!
Thoughtful, honest, thorough.... you’ve earned another subscriber.
Great job of a review, as usual Steve ! And great pics also which is always a pleasure to look at !
Hey Steve, Great video, and Thanks, I purchased all your E books. for my Nikon Z6 and Z7 and they are great. Thanks, keep up the hard work.
Steve, well done! As a long-time NPS shooter, it’s nice to have a real-world review from a fellow wildlife photographer. I think we shoot very similarly in how we both use Nikon’s pro DSLRs. Some of my work for example: ruclips.net/video/RY3pPluroXk/видео.html I’d also add that this is probably the only review of the D6 I trust; it’s from the perspective of an objective true real-world wildlife photographer and not a biased Ambassador defense, or the normal RUclipsr camera click-bait reviews that are currently saturating this space, made by non-wildlife photographers. I especially concur on the fact that a camera’s real-world usage is more than the sum of its spec. sheet.
With that, if I’m honest, I’ve been disappointed with the release of the D6 and have found justifying the upgrade from my D5 cameras a bit frustrating. I really shouldn’t be as I had no issues upgrading from my D4 to the D4S, but I think what is different this time is two-fold, in part the competition from Canon’s 1DX Mark iii and the Sony A9ii. In 4 years, the sensor in the D6 will be 8 years old and we won’t likely have an updated Nikon Pro DSLR before then. I truly hope I’m wrong about that.
One of the topics you highlighted in the video was extremely beneficial regarding Nikon’s paper on the AF focus points between f/2.8 - f/5.6 lenses. While my 400mm f/2.8 FL ED VR would benefit, my 800mm f/5.6 FL ED VR would not, as much as I would like to think. Improvements over the D5 like Expeed 6, GPS, +2 FPS, more flexible memory recall settings, improved high-ISO color, and more cross-type (and customizable) focus points on my f/2.8 super-teles would be nice for sure. I struggle with the fact that it is still a 4-year old sensor, the BUS speed for writing to CFexpress was not taken advantage of, and there is a lack of video features like 4K120 and no internal RAW recording.
We are in turbulently weird times with the divergent path of the Z-series as it pertains to Nikon’s Pro DSLRs. It has been over 2 years since Nikon released a firmware update to the D5 and still no CFexpress support in that or the D850/D500, which is a bit concerning for the future of those cameras. While I will most likely add a D6 to my D5/D850 kit, I would feel much better about it if there were at the very least, a new sensor in the D6. I will say, I’m a bit tempted to fill the gap between my NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8 and 800mm f/5.6 with a Sony A9ii and 600mm G. However, I will most likely, albeit a bit reluctantly, add the D6 to my kit based on my glass.
Thanks for the kind words and I agree with your sentiments - it's though to justify the D6 when the D5 is so good. As I mentioned in the video, I think Nikon did the bare minimum to create it. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds...
Fantastic review Steve. I have followed you for many years and you never disappointed me; great skills, great presentation and great photos (some outstanding). Thank you for keeping doing these comprehensive reviews! /Richard, Sweden
Awesome video Steve and I agree with everyone else this is by far the best review I have seen on the D6 and all your other videos are top notch and very informative. I am saving up now for my D6 and a Costa Rica workshop. See you soon my friend and keep up the amazing work.
I've just ordered the 'Secrets To Exposure & Metering' book, so I'll have a look at that. I've always found you and Mark Smith to be the most helpful for me personally, and even though I won't be getting a D6, I wanted to watch this as you often have enough little tips that they can be transferred to other Nikon bodies.
Pretty stellar review. It’s nice to se a reel comparison of the new and previous model
Clear and concise review. Well done my good Sir...that being said, not enough...it’s just not enough.
not going to buy one but was interested in knowing about the camera , always glad to hear things about the brand I use
He was not asking people to buy one.
Nobody does a better, more thorough camera review than Steve. Nobody!
Great job! You are the best camera reviewer out there. Thanks for the review.
And this is exactly why Steve is the best! Just watching this video and time flies by :)
Thank you Steve, and Sorry for my english :)
Yes, PERFECT review of this monster ! Really great work !
As a Nikon shooter, Steve Perry is undoubtedly my favorite reviewer out here.
Great review. I’ll likely never own a D6, or other single digit DSLR, but love to somewhat understand what Nikon can do. That way I can ask for items to filter down to my levels. Thanks for your setting aside the time to do such reviews.
Beautiful lengthy review & I'm really appreciated!
One of the best camera reviews I've seen. And coupled with awesome photos at that!
A great review. Thank you Steve.
Appreciate your work. I am half way through your Lightroom videos. So easy to understand.
Thanks again.
The depth of your review is stunning. With 6 weeks in-the-field-testing boiled down into a 40-minute fast-talking review, how could anyone have a remaining question? Oh, wait. I have one: Aren't you supposed to NOT get that close to bears? 😲 This video reconfirms that I brought my camera model question 6 months ago to the right expert! Thanks for sharing your expertise. ⭐x5!
it is safe to get close to bears if you bring a big friend along with you - and you never have to be able to outrun the bear - just run faster than your friend - and if you friend turns out to be fast than you - hit him in the knee REALLY hard with your camera
The D6 is really Great. Such a shame that Canon and Nikon are probably not upgrading those cams further. They still could do so much more with dslr's and even make some cams to meet the mirrorless user needs but "mirrorless" itself bacame a marketing monster and in the end it is all about dollars. If it is dollars by sales or those of the more expensive production line. But I will always love to be able to use my dslr+tele as field glass and I am absolutely pleased with its ergonomics because I just have big hands lol.
I really hope that dslr won't die that fast.. But if.. well, there is a massive used market.
Have fun guys
Steve, I just got a D6 as well... noticed the BL-6 chamber cover wasn't working properly. When locked, it'd pull the battery slightly off the contacts, and the camera will stop focusing and then turned off altogether. if I remove the cover, and push the battery in with my finger, everything works. I had a similar issue on a battery grip with the previous D850. the problem was solved when I ordered a replacement BL-5 cover. Evidently quality control with these covers is very low. You ever ran into a problem like this on your D6? Thx-
Nope, never ran into an issue.
@@backcountrygallery Thanks. I probably got a lemon. Trying to exchange it now or get a refund. I ike the camera .. just need the one that doesn't shut off every 5 minutes. Thanks for all your videos. I watched hundreds of them ;)
@@backcountrygallery Steve, do you know any tour operator or guide that can help me replicate the trips you took when testing the D6 and making this video? I really want to visit these national parks, but I never been there. - A big fan from Canada!
@@HHTV60 Sorry, no idea. It was just Custer SP in South Dakota, Badlands NP, and YNP. Custer and badlands are pretty easy to navigate and YNP was mostly shot on the route between Gardiner and Cook city (although I think that the North Entrance near Gardiner is still closed). If you're decent at spotting, I don't see much need for a guide.
I’m totally with you, as well as concerning the one disappointment: why Nikon didn’t update the sensor to a 20.8 megapixel BSI sensor, delivering exactly that one stop more dynamic range...
Wow! That was a solid review! I watched the whole thing and don't even shoot with Nikon. In fact I just bought a Sony a couple of month ago. But this review was just so nice to watch!
This really gave me, for the first time, a good understanding of what the advantages are to the serious pro bodies like the Nikon D(x) series. Thanks!
lol that Elk moment at the end xD what a great unexpected shot
Thanks! I would have shown more of the video, but after I got the shot I said some excited things that would make me lose the "G" rating for this video :D
Watching a thorough review of a camera I could never afford 😔
+1
Same here. Perhaps a used D5 now ? ;) We've confirmation (TY Steve) that the D6 is an incremental improvement of the D5. HOWEVER, Canon and its animal eye AF on a mirrorless seems to be the new kid on the block...(and Sony will respond to that)
Haha! I did the same... beginning to end. Testament to Steve's craftsmanship! Plus any chance to see his stills...
@@the_original_skytiger that's the point... Tracking a king fisher within the reach of a beginner...?
jc phenix Sony already has auto eye af...check out the a9ii. It’s a very good time to be a photographer! So many great options, just gotta find the one that works best for you and what you shoot
Great review Steve. I had to laugh at 37:16 when you talked about black bears and the difficulty in focusing on them. I shoot quite a bit of the Newfoundland breed of dog, in both show environments and for fun, and yes, locking on to a large black fur ball in less than ideal interior light (which any show rings seem to always have) is always a challenge.
Hi Steve. Excellent review as always. Many thanks.
Without fail the best reviews on youtube.
Sometimes I wish you did other brands too, for the quality and sincerity of them, but on the flip side I guess they would be worse by definition - as you will likely never be as adept in them as with Nikon.
Thanks for the hard work, but screw you (not serious!) for making me want a d6... 😂
Much appreciated Steve
My D4s is way behind the technology leaps now ........... time to upgrade ! :)
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This is my dream camera. Love the speed the new autofocus system. I still use my d3s and my d4s every day just love the built quality of those cameras
I have just got a low count D6 and really appreciate this review. I have not yet had the opportunity to fully get to grips with it yet, I’m looking forward to seeing how it compares to my D750 and D810. I’m slowly improving my glass as well. It was a real struggle to justify the cost, but in the end thought you only live once and I’m not a pro, just an enthusiastic amateur that loves taking wildlife images. Steve, I have your autofocus book, but I can’t find where the D6 specs are. Do I have to upgrade as I did buy this before the D6 came out? Thanks 🙏
Great, I'm still saving for a used 600mm F4 now the D6 will be added to that short list.
Great useful to the point presentations of the D6 menus and performances
Hi Steve. I enjoy your videos and teaching. My wife bought me a d3500 in January for my retirement. I feel overwhelmed in trying to pick an upgrade. So many to choose from. I enjoy wildlife, BIF and astrophotography. I have no intentions to be a professional. I would like to upgrade but just don’t know what to choose. Should I just upgrade to better DX lenses or better camera. If you have done a video on what to upgrade to would you please post the link. Thanks. Stay safe
Great review and information...really enjoy your channel.
I am a landscape shooter so I will stick to my D850. I used to own a F5 so I know and missed holding a pro body. But have always want to try out the D6.This video is so informative that makes me feel I have. Thank you
Great video Steve, interesting and well made as usual.
Buying the D6 aren´t even in a near future but none the less, fun to know if a oppertunity shows up in the future!