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Nikon D6 camera review for wildlife photography by Steve Perry

Steve Perry (Facebook | YouTube | IG) posted his Nikon D6 camera review from the perspective of wildlife photography (see also this page for more info): Below are a section of images I captured over the last five weeks or so using the D6. I just checked and I'm now well over 18,000 photos through this camera! It's been a solid, reliable performer every step of the way and I have to say, I'm especially enjoying the new AF system. These images were from a variety of locations as noted at the beginning of the video. I wanted to put the camera to the test with more than just a single type of wildlife subject so I could really see how it performed. Overall, I gotta say, it's a keeper! Captions: We were lucky enough to spot this eagle on a small pond on the borders of Lamar Valley in YNP. Just prior to this shot he was perched on another rock. However, as I watched the cell-phone photographers close in on him I knew I was about to capture a flight shot. Luckily, he landed on a relatively nearby rock. The 14FPS frame rate, huge buffer (he was flying quite a bit before this shot) and 7×7 Group AF area all proved invaluable for this one! D6, 600mm F/4 + 1.4TC, 1/3200, F/5.6, ISO 5000. This elk calf was minding her own business when a bird decided to perch on her back. I’d witnessed this before and knew the calves...

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Published By: Nikonrumors - Wednesday, 29 July, 2020

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