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First Nikon D6 review

The first Nikon D6 review was published at Nikonland (Google translation) with a lot of product images and feedback based on using the camera in the field. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: operating speed, burst, buffer, memory management (two XQD or two CFexpress or a mixture of them) file quality, both jpg and NEF high ISO resistance and dynamics higher than those of the D5 (unless instrumental verification) updating of all accessory components (live-view, silent shutter release in electronic shutter even at high speed, GPS, wi-fi, bluetooth) and advanced features (both wide and telephoto autofocus calibration according to the lens serial number, long shutter speeds, time-lapse, automatic focus stacking) new autofocus that makes automatic eye search a basic prerogative, with all points directly addressable, all cross-shaped as well as grouping of AF points as desired by the photographer construction according to the standard of Nikon flagships from the 50s of the last century to the 50s of the new century ergonomics suitable for one use (and one abuse) for how many working hours the daylight has, and then resume after dinner all night, every day, for 500,000, 1,000,000 shots always consistent with each other extreme and perfection of the idea for which the D3s and D5 were born: fast machines, designed for photographers who shoot at speed. Isn't it a slow photography machine (landscape, architecture, holidays, still-life? Bleah!) Cons: price. Difficult to justify today, for a mature technology but already at sunset comes out in the worst market...

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Published By: Nikonrumors - Tuesday, 12 May, 2020

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