I Rented the Nikon D6 - 7 Days, 3000+ Photos - My Full Review

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[@peterwilliams5775]

The D6 has a native ISO of 102400. Now do you understand what that means and its implications? It means that you can get shots with it that you can't with most other cameras. Because it has such noise free and clean images at high ISO settings, it sets you free creatively in low light. You can let ISO take care of itself and forget about it. Choose a nice fast shutter speed and you can take full creative control with the aperture rather than struggling with a slow shutter speed and a wide aperture and having to use VR type lenses. You can do as you please with it as simple as that. That is why it is built the way it is. That is why you can get wedding shots that you can't get with anything else. You can push mirrorless as much as you want but they can't get the job done in so many areas that the D6 can. Nikon to date with the Z series , have not produced a pro low light camera, you can't blame them, they are playing to the largest market segment and that is the 40+ Mpx market to establish their new system.

[@mrLebesgueintegral]

As I understand it, the D6 is targeted at professional sports and news photographers and has features geared to transmitting images ASAP to news desks. If those features of the D6 gets your picture to the news desk 20 minutes before the competition, and you make the sale, then it is worth it for you. Pros won’t buy it because they dismiss mirrorless. They will buy it because at this point in time it helps them better make a living

[@texspeel5140]

The D6 is not mirrorless.

[@mrLebesgueintegral]

Tex Speel I never said it was mirrorless! I was responding to the snap chick who said that the D6 was a camera fo people who dismiss mirrorless. They will buy it because it enables them to do their job more profitably not because of their attitude to mirrorless

[@toddm6999]

Pros do you mean people who bought a technology that has no good color science eats a battery like a whale...no lenses...and extremely heavy computer data eater....

[@ramniwas-vo9eb]

Don't know why it's called an flagship cameraa of Nikon and 1dx M3 as flagship of canon just because of there huge sizes ,. D850. And 5dm4 are also very competitive models of DSLRs ........ Now these days mirror less cameras are selling a lot and also giving better results in Photography as well as videography ,, many pro wildlife photographer are already switched Nikon z6 , sony a9. With adapter and old lenses

[@NikCan66]

D6 need the nikon wt-6 device to send to your phone and server to get to the clients quicker is very useful

[@2klember]

The sound of DSLR’s is a beauty of photography. Mirrorless are maybe packed with technology but are too small to work with.

[@alexcortez3007]

True. And lenses aren’t getting any smaller due to glass physics so I always found balance to be off.

[@2klember]

@Alex Cortez exactly. That's only marketing. There are no differences in image quality. They just want our money.

[@hasanbokra]

​@@2klember 💯

[@CarlosBarronJr]

Good to see a good D6 review! I’ve been shooting Sony mirrorless primarily over the last 3 years but my old D500 & D4s are still my go-to bodies for all outdoor sports assignments. Love my Nikon DSLRs for their performance and responsiveness and I appreciate the lag free experience of an OVF!

[@obsidian00]

I still have loving memories of my D4S and D500 😍

[@troyheffernan1261]

What till it had a problem. Then see how that Sony warranty works out for you. You're going to need some preparation H

[@ronaldsand3000]

Such an impressive camera It’s a shame that it’s either ridiculed or ignored by most you tube channels

[@NobodyImportant-ef3de]

Isn't that a good thing? I like to use hidden gems.

[@kiwipics]

Try getting a current mirrorless camera with a buffer like that. The weight issue isn't an issue, as I have used heavy camera and lens combos for years (with no IS) ... The D6 like all high end SLRs / DSLRs has a purpose.

[@bfqywqd]

What really gets me is when men complain about the weight. Ladies? OK. I can see some smaller ladies struggling with the weight but I much prefer the heft of a pro level DSLR than a mirrorless. a friend let me shoot his Sony A7 and it felt like a toy. Battery life can't possibly be as good either.

[@arildhagen3820]

@@bfqywqd Try an A9II and you will see that the Toy outperforms the D6 on speed and quality in the files.

[@jasonneedham9041]

Loved this review. Thank you for mindful commentary on mirrorless and competitors. You nailed your viewing audience while still making a complete video. Thank you!

[@nightfury4756]

Even though many people have dismissed D6 as a failure, yet I believe it’s an excellent camera for the intended users. I believe in Nikon and in their quality of products. PS: very nice and fair review of the D6!

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

its not failure, its just outdated. and overpriced.

[@mrLebesgueintegral]

Akhyar Rayhka It’s not over priced if its comms features gets your images to market faster than the other guy. The workflow features are stunning

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

@@mrLebesgueintegral its basically a d5s like snapchick said she won't pay at its full price even what the specs offers, you have to be a fanboi to justify that kind of price.

[@gioc.15]

@@akhyarrayhka4048 on every reviews nikon d6 shows very good specs. It's a perfect camera for sport and wildlife photography and its tracking is better than canon 1dxm3 with eye tracking in ovf( first dslr that has this feature). In other words, D6 is a real flagship.

[@jeffcowan2667]

@@gioc.15 I thought all along that this is a sleeper camera, especially for stills.

[@LilioCamere]

Thank you for reviewing this camera!! Love your work!

[@tomhughes5123]

yesss theres always the need for big tough assed pro dslrs. if you want a bombproof camera for climbing , warzones peacezones , and im greatfull to nikon for making a bunch of cameras i can wrap my hands around , £6000 is nothing to the guys that buy these things . costs more to hire the chopper for the day to photograph snowboarders

[@petervanorsouw2858]

Nikon the loud achiever 🎼 great stuff. I really hope that there will always be a NIKON 📸

[@bfqywqd]

I switched to the D6 (from the awesome D5) very early on and can tell you this was one of the most honest reviews I've seen (pro and con). You nailed it. The niche for D6 is small and we do know who we are. I shoot motorsports and can attest to the fact that "fast" is where it excels. Yes. It is heavy. Yes. It is loud. Neither of those things are considerations for me personally though I certainly see how they would be for some and perhaps most. This camera is not for "most" though. It is for "some." One thing you didn't mention is battery life. I shot ~15k images last weekend on 3 batteries - switching out daily even though the battery I was replacing still had juice in it. I am not sure mirrorless cameras have that great a battery life.

[@ericwilson2632]

5000 images per battery😳😳😳 insane!!!

[@Mr09260]

Wow I Miss my old D3S ..How I would love this for low light Wild Life camera

[@miller45]

Thank you by gifting us with your time and reportage about this fantastic machine. You did a great job

[@ZoneTelevision]

DSLR's will continue well into the future. Even the D3s is still a great camera.

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

It is indeed. I am still using D4. Beats the most of the newer nikons in autofocus speed and reliability . Plus, low light performance is insane on 16mp

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

@Maxwell Smart_086 nikon has mirror less cameras if you didn't know.

[@MrKuifster]

i have 2Xd4s and just ordered my D6. very very happy with Nikon

[@alexcarrillo5510]

@@ArsenijeRadenovic What? Come Again? What do you mean??

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

@@alexcarrillo5510 what?

[@NikCan66]

I will be purchasing new D6 cameras. I shoot Athletics to Yacht racing and all other action sports in between plus wildlife from artic to desserts and jungles. Tried Canon,Nikon and Sony mirrorless high end variants just feel less robust and smaller form factor feel less assured for my needs in these aforementioned environments. Only change to mirrorless when Nikon offer the same robustness battery life as the D5s/D6

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Battery life has gotten MUCH better in recent years and I expect that improvement to continue, but it was comical how many days/shoots went by without me charging the D6 battery. I probably could have gotten by without charging it at all!

[@NikCan66]

@@LeighAndRaymond For me im in locations where I have no access to mains electricity or locations where by its solar power is not an option due to long winter evenings or sandstorms with solar panelshaving no effect. Batteries have to be long lasting with battery power banks for my laptop, phones also required.

[@tomhughes5123]

i shoot all over scotland . where theres no phone signals and internet is almost unheard of . chargeing batteries is asking a nearby garage if you can plug your charger in for an hour and bribe with £10 er , OR fit the en el18 pack for a few hundred quid ( uk pounds ) and spare en el18 battery . sure does make a huge difference in d850s like a nuclear power plant compared to en el15s

[@NikCan66]

@@tomhughes5123 Agree the mirrorless cameras suck battery power up like contestants at a pie eating competition.

[@tomhughes5123]

@@NikCan66 pie whos got pie , yeah , once i buy my 180-400 e , few weeks yet . i might treat myself to a d6 .. then thats it for now ! iv really not bothered rushing to get new gear with restrictions , even here in the uk getting to scotland is a nightmare , yet my neighbours have flown to greece twice this year ??? i cant get a lens into the country , crazy days .

[@shumanlau]

A very nice review, thank you, looking forward to your next impression

[@stanspb763]

This camera is not for me but it is not a failure that the KZbin gurus claim. It is just not for them either, none are pro sports photographers so dismiss it because it is expensive and does not have some of the features general and beginning photographer hobbyists would expect from $900 cameras. You will see more of these rugged cameras than mirrorless on the sidelines of major sporting event. The only mirrorless claimed to be a sports suitable camera, the a9 is not built or supported in the same class, does not have the connectivity and mostly it appeals to general hobbyists who want to do a little of everything but not needing to depend on it. Nikon will sell all they make, they did not intend to sell a lot because the needs of its target audience are pretty rare. And nothing else is designed to satisfy those requirements. For those who it was designed for, it is the best camera on the market. For the KZbin personalities who are not even pro photographers with deadlines, it is safe to say they have no clue what the needs are of those who much get the shoot in any conditions.

[@ajh5124]

You’re so knowledgeable and passionate. Great video! I currently shoot D500 and will continue to use this cropped sensor dslr for the foreseeable future.

[@lesleyh2007]

I also shoot with a D500 and am nowhere near ready to go mirrorless. I have used Nikon SLR’s then DSLR’s starting with a D70 for DSLR’s. I enjoy the layout and customization that my D500 allows. It is the ideal size and fit for my hands. The D6 is for people like me but with more cash and upper body strength. I believe that presently we are in a sweet spot for photography with lots of choices for everyone. I don’t know what the future holds however the present is great.

[@sloppyjoe9156]

@@lesleyh2007 @Les Leyh I personally started on my mom's d70 before moving to a d5100 and am currently using a z50. Moving to mirrorless was a larger difference than I thought and I do occasionally miss the optical viewfinder. If I were you I would hold on to your d500 since I don't think there will ever be a great Nikon aps-c camera again. Pentax has one in the works but their mount is basically dead. I borrowed a k70 from my University for a class and was surprised by how good Pentax was so if you're not ready to jump ship from dslrs and don't want to go full frame that's what I would do.

[@lesleyh2007]

@@sloppyjoe9156 I do plan on keeping my D500 for quite awhile. I agree that I doubt a Nikon will update the D500. They may come out with an equivalent model in mirrorless but not a DSLR. I have a good lenses kit for my D500 so switching to mirrorless would be costly and I just don’t see an advantage for me personally right now. Others likely may feel differently. I remember fondly my D70 as my introduction to digital. It was amazing to instantly see your photo and free pictures...what a concept back then. Seemed to good to be true. Now we take that and more for granted and complain about small things on our cameras. I can’t believe how my D500 works in low light especially the autofocus and it’s ability to track objects. Almost magic compared to my SLR and early DSLR’s.

[@sloppyjoe9156]

@@lesleyh2007 for whatever it's worth the ftz adapter is pretty solid from my experience.

[@daveandrew4717]

Leigh, thanks for taking the time to do this video. I think the D850 will be my last Nikon DSLR, and when Nikon has an equivalent mirrorless I will be early in line for one. That shutter noise is deafening when compared to my Fuji X-T4, but also worse than the D850. I hope Nikon’s pro mirrorless, if they come out with one, will be built as solidly. DaveinMN

[@bfqywqd]

I own both the D850 and the D6. the D6 shutter is like a Beethoven symphony to my ears. :D The D850 sounds cheap and loose by comparison. don't get me wrong. I love my D850 - it's just not in the same league as the D6.

[@randybocksnick3750]

Randy Bocksnick-- I still use my D4 I bought in 2012 for $6,000 ! Your review was outstanding!!

[@chepo1956]

Nice review. Would love to see your review of the Canon EOS 1cx mark iii. That's another beast of a camera.

[@Kvistum-Media]

Designed for sports and action - and of course for photojournalism. Alongside with the Canon 1Dx mark iii this is still the prefered tool among press photographers, because of the rugged reliability. And sometimes even because of the size and weight.

[@TheFemtos]

Pity, though, that Canon offers so much more in their 1DxIII

[@gioc.15]

@@TheFemtos no, d6 af is better than 1dxm3 af. And, in a flaghsip, af is everything.

[@Kvistum-Media]

Gio C. It really doesn’t matter. If you can’t get the job done with a D6, you certeinly won’t with a 1Dx iii either. Working pros, press photographers in particular, are often quite concervative when it comes to equipment.

[@hulsephoto]

I LOVE the feel and weight of this camera (+ the D5). It's a beast of a camera that will serve you for YEARS of flawless use. But I do agree... it's not a good choice for small hands or weak arms. For me, it's worth every penny and certainly a better option than the mirrorless cameras at the moment.

[@jessestarks3128]

I shoot with Olympus and Panasonic cameras but like seeing what other people have to say about different brands. Your commentary was enlightening but like you I have no plans to buy one. For those that use the gear and not just review it, they'll happily keep creating great stuff. Thanks for what you do.

[@tomerjacobson]

This is a honest and a very well done video. thanks for this content

[@miller45]

Great presentation. I am a Nikonholic. Ever loved these cameras. Congratulations for your good job

[@hugosoenen749]

A very honest review of this flagship camera. Many other youtubers can learn a lot about how to test this camera properly. Thank you

[@perfectbill1550]

Honest? When a soon to be soccer mom complains that a racing car is too fast and too loud and too expensive and doesn't have room for groceries or 3 baby seats - would you call THAT an honest review?

[@ralphnetta4563]

I’m a D850 owner landscape photographer in need of another body. I’m not interested in mirrorless. Do you think that there’s an upgrade too the 850 coming or should I just purchase another D850? The D6 high shutter rate I have no use for. Please respond. Thank you.

[@jpdg86]

Will probably buy a D6. I love my D5 but I feel like the D6 improves on the D5 in a lot of ways and will probably make my workflow that much smoother.

[@arunphillips6977]

Really, how is this going to give you much better images?

[@melgross]

That’s a unique thought. Pretty much everyone agrees that the D6 isn’t much better than the D5, that Nikon couldn’t afford to make a completely new camera the way Canon did with the new 1Dx mk III. Pass it up.

[@gioc.15]

@@melgross d6 is better than d5, that was a great DSLR. . D6 tracking is better than 1dxm3 tracking . D6 has eye tracking through ovf. Canon doesn't have it. D6 is the real flagship.

[@melgross]

Gio C. Meh. Very slightly better. Tracking isn’t better than the 1DxmkIII, it’s worse. Forcing on the Canon is better. You get full screen focus points rather than the highly criticized central one in the D6. Better sensor, rather than the same one the D5 has. Well, the reviews of both give the 1Dx high praise, and the D6 is called disappointing. And that’s pretty much everyone.

[@gioc.15]

@@melgross Ahahaha. On dpreview, they say even Nikon d5 tracking is better than 1dxm3 tracking. Moreover 1dxm3 af isn't good like af competitors. A frame: "We do find, however, that despite just how capable the autofocus system is, competitors such as Sony's a9-series and Nikon's D5 both have an edge when it comes to subject tracking through the viewfinder (we received a Nikon D6 too recently to include it in our side-by-side testing for this review)." In every review Nikon d6 af has been compared to best ml af. 1dxm3 is the worst flagship between the competitors. You don't know what you're saying.

[@Adventuredriven]

Great video, where did you film it?

[@ropeyarn]

You used the camera for taking snapshots, I'm not surprised you found it a bit of overkill. For instance, closeup telephoto shooting would have been more fitting subject matter. I see the camera well suited for available light event photography, except for the loud shutter. I would have liked more information concerning any AF Fine Tune issues. Thanks.

[@sushantsourav1259]

The sound wave properties of D6 shutter is known, is it not possible to create a small device to produce another set of sound/waves to Interfere crest to trough and zero out the noise? I'd think its doable.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

When / if my beloved D3s gives up the ghost the D6 will be a nice replacement. Great review thanks xxxx

[@flickrchannyuk4396]

Awesome selection of lenses! Wow!

[@edwardhewer8530]

Pretty curious about the RJ45 port actually. Is it NDI capable?

[@italy74]

Good to know this is nr. 565. I wonder where mine has gone. Ordered on Feb. 12th, I still have no news about it.

[@NicolajVR]

I have the D5, and I must admit I rly like the new shutter sound haha, just to mention a thing! :)

[@nerfherder183]

Great, fair, honest review.

[@samuelvarghese8379]

why didn't you use the quiet mode on the scroll wheel instead of the live view

[@19Photographer76]

How many keepers can one utilize? I hate it when I have 18/20 keeper images of a Hummingbird. I'm no longer in the game for income but I do miss the challenges of getting just a couple keepers... I don't think many Nikon shooters will think long about the Z9, regardless of the lens array in the closet.

[@kevinmarkham6385]

the d6 is a little out of my price range but I'm thinking of picking up a d3 or a d4. I saw someone freeze a d3s in a block of ice and set it on fire and it still worked. I'm wondering if all of Nikon's flagship cameras are made to that same level of reliability or if somewhere they started to cheap out. I've heard the d5 isn't as sturdy as its predecessors

[@JG-Photography9590]

I have a D3s even up to this point and it can beat any modern cameras. You can also use it as a weapon and it will still work! The quality of the photo out of the camera is stunning tho of course the D6 is the more improved but I can say the D3s still does the job for me. Buy a used one and enjoy!

[@edvenuto9614]

I bought the d3 on ebay a few months ago. It best camera I ever used. The d3 big but feel so good using. It fast 11fps it 51 focus point. It loud I love it

[@garygalt4146]

My friend died recently. He was using his D3 on sports photography till the end. Like myself he was a a pro photographer I started in the 80s he started in the 70s I upgraded to D4 for wildlife for which was for my brothers hobby. But I still use d800 for my wedding and portraits and model portfolios. Absolutely no need to upgrade. Unless you are a pro. Who needs this lovely new camera to pay your wages. Then you are only buying because you can. It will not make you a better photographer. Most buy new equipment just to show off.

[@mrtomgreeen]

Hi Leigh - 7.24, why would you be constraining such a powerful piece of video kit with the inbuilt microphone? Surely you would pair with an external microphone ...?

[@warrencaine7992]

I'm really tempted and want to upgrade to this, but I feel it us just to expensive right now.

[@jackwillson579]

Wow~~~I almost forgot there is D6

[@kjakan79]

You mean the D5s?

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

yeah its so forgettable

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

@@kjakan79 D5.5

[@obsidian00]

HA!

[@tjrsasea]

Popped up as I was about to leave youtube 😅

[@MrT7461]

D6 or d850 which one is the best for photography only plz reply

[@jamesmcclain2125]

You can't go wrong with either! Both are excellent choices.

[@tomd9275]

A delightful elocutionist , a fair personal assessment on a tool for high action sports .I regarded the exercise to establish the price that would interest the reviewer seemed too personal and superfluous. Note, I own the D6 and shoot the Nikkor 500mm f5.6 fresnel and love the setup for horse racing.A real killer in C 3D mode. FYI, I did subscribe- Thanks

[@simongentry]

so… what do we think about the Z9 ???

[@Funktrainer]

As far as Nikon goes for me it is still a motorized F2 AS, a F2 Photomic and the D4. They will never let me down plus I own a nice collection of great glass. The D6 is tempting but a D5 will probably be my last DSLR. For adapting all kinds of lenses there is still a Leica SL waiting...

[@sacredgeometry]

Not interested in mirrorless, it looks like the D6 will be my last Nikon camera.

[@Tom_367]

Coming from a F5 (used for 280 bucks) which has a fast AF and a very good metering system I switched to a D2xs. It was disappointing, as especially the sensor had not the dynamic range of film. After that I found a D3 which really brought back the F5 feel. After viewing your review and also some others, Steve Perry e. g. I came to the conclusion that the D6 is what suits my photography. Very fast AF and very good metering system, combined with WiFi and GPS is what sets it apart from the D5. I got myself a used D6 for a good price and also some nice lenses like the 24/1.4, 35/1.4 and 105/1.4. Those things become cheaper as mirrorless is more fashionable. Funny fact: B. Moose Peterson hailed the D6 - and hailed the Z9 even more.

[@Mwuricon]

How much noise did you experience, at the top end of the ISO range?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Noise is pretty minimal :)

[@Mwuricon]

@@LeighAndRaymond What was the highest ISO that you tested?

[@stanobert3475]

I am temped, but I can't afford this beast. I am not a sports photographer so I am looking at the upcoming Z6s with dual card slots and dual processors. I could trade up and purchase two Z6s cameras with the battery grips for what I would pay for one D6. There are no performing arts performances for the near future (the D6 is too loud for the theater) but I will be ready when things open up again.

[@sctm81]

I think for wildlife photography involving mammals with dark fur in less than perfect conditions like overcast sky or in the forest, the single digit Nikon's are still the best to freeze the motion in a usable image.

[@theosphilusthistler712]

3:45 impressive 4:00 always bugs me when people waste shutter life like that.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

It bugs me too! Except that it's my job to push the boundaries and show viewers what a camera can do.

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

@@LeighAndRaymond And for that she used a rental one I think all want to show that .

[@theosphilusthistler712]

@@LeighAndRaymond Don't tell Tony Northrup but I'm such a residual "don't waste film" guy I shoot sport in single shot mode, and will continue to do so !!

[@kidlatazul]

@@theosphilusthistler712 Old habits are hard to break! Subconsciously I know sometimes I'm thinking, "remember there are only 24 exposures on this roll."

[@timjenkins8943]

20 years later after the D1 was introduced they still couldn't dampen that loud shutter. I used D1-D5 and switched to Sony. I miss the Nikon image but do not miss that the lawnmower of a shutter.

[@perfectbill1550]

and the D6 IS LOUDER than the D5

[@VincentDeng]

Continuous shooting rocks. Hope Nikon can survive the fierce mirrorless competition

[@jnparesa]

I’ve had all of the Nikon cameras since the D2 and the D2 X right up to the D6. I have to met the D5 and the D6 are both excellent cameras. They take phenomenal images and with today’s Lightroom and Photoshop and Nick software you can ask for anything.

[@patrickmolloy6994]

great review, one of your best. I think you'd need Popeye arms though if you're lugging the beast D6 around. LOL Many thanks

[@roberthennessey128]

It looks big...wow! I think we’re going to need a bigger tripod..capt!

[@randallbrander8157]

I love the Shutter scene.

[@thejohnnerparty]

Great perspective on the mighty D6. With me it begs the question: Is there something special about 6? The F6, the D6 - both seem to spell the end of a generation. Hum! When get the mirrorless equivalent will it end in a 6 like for example Z7 mk6? ;-)

[@leodoz1016]

Z1.6

[@chesterjohnson4504]

Still using a d810, d700 and my always get it right d4s. I went crazy and purchased a Canon R5 with a couple of RF lenses as Nikon just did not have what I thought was a high end ML camera. I am thinking of ether purchasing a Canon R6 or a Nikon d850. Mainly landscape, some wildlife, street scenes. I just dislike finding a antelope on the prairie and using the R5 with the 100-500 lens then seeing a wonderful landscape, weather shot and having to changes lenses on the fly. I had thought about a faster body such as the d6 but after seeing this review I know I do not need it.

[@SuperFucdat]

Dunno, looks a great camera & looks like it’s capable of doing almost anything, but by the time you attach quality glass like one of the big primes on that thing it will cost you more than your car!… Not 100% sold on mirrorless at the moment & not yet taken the plunge, but the silent shutter on a mirrorless camera is a game changer. Keep up the good work. Mark🇬🇧

[@user-markparker]

Hi Brian. Been almost two years since I posted that comment & since then have taken the plunge into the mirror less world. The write ups following the launch of the Z9 were incredible but I held off for a year but they just seemed to get better. Since my initial comment I’ve retired so bought the Z9 & am due to take delivery of my new Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC S lens later this week after putting my order in the week after it was launched. The Z9 is truly a marvellous bit of kit.

[@marktollefson3311]

Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. -- Line from The Munsters TV Show

[@057rcbartman]

There is a difference between specs and real world usage . use to appreciate it i say.

[@georgepansiol]

you really maximise the rental that you paid by shooting non-stop. hahaha

[@skyblu5876]

Nikon has increased the price of the cameday body even more considering the one of the D5. There are not much improvements out there. I would like to see slow motion features at 120p, 240p,480p,720p in 1080p and/or in 4K. I would like to see vertical and horizontal stabilisation also ! I would like to see an addon that would lower the noise of the shutter (effective in classical concerts and in nature). Will Nikon open their mind and update this luxury 'Joujou' ? Would make enough money with Photography today to buy such stuff ?

[@zepplinrox3]

Your right.... I know what I want and my Z6 did NOT deliver it.... I don't do video so that really is no big problem... My D780 is treating me well....good review though

[@mrvk699]

Ma'am you have such huge collection of Lenses!! Did you do Pro Photography earlier in life? Greetings from India 🇮🇳

[@hishamosman4341]

The D6 is intended squarely for folks shooting fast objects, period. The presets are programme for this purpose. Interconnectivity is a plus point in this new machine. Yes, the sensor could have been more. For APSC it's perfect, not so for landscape. For that, get the D850

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

The a9II is an amazing camera, until it ran out of buffer. D6 is still the king when it comes to non-stop shooting. The only mirrorless camera that I could think of that could pull-off such an amazing buffer is the a7sIII, but it has only 12MP.

[@bobm9884]

The sound is a good thing for me. I prefer for it to have the sound. Very impressive camera.

[@fishbarbeque8540]

You have the best reviews.

[@ramniwas-vo9eb]

It is good for high end fashion photography ?

[@marciegabriellevillanueva7679]

D850 for that or z7

[@ramniwas-vo9eb]

@@marciegabriellevillanueva7679 both camera are equally capable, it's our choice which to own......

[@ramniwas-vo9eb]

@Jörg-Peter d6 has only the capability of high shutter speed than d850 (talking about still photos) other than some added fancy features in d6 are not so practical

[@ashokmahesh2812]

Is this good for wedding shoots?

[@perfectbill1550]

The D6 is LOUDER than the D5 and much louder than the D850. I'm not an expert on weddings, but one thing I've heard is many pros use the D850 more than the D5 for weddings.

[@unexpired1]

1:19 I'm sorry, but on youtube, the old saying goes: Where there's curiosity, there's a stream

[@bassamhas1184]

One advantage of Nikon d6 over Sony or any mirror less cameras is Nikon d6 has optical viewfinder not imaging sensor viewfinder, so you never will have to deal with viewfinder blackout.

[@fatherchristmas2998]

I love my D4 and I love tank cameras

[@carltanner9065]

I heard photographers say that the EM 1-X was a large camera...it could fit inside the lens mount of this thing!!!! Have a few of these cameras go off at the same time in the Olympic stadium and you'd be forgiven for thinking the stadium was clapping someone!!! Energizer Bunny machine gun!!!!

[@arunashamal]

If you are a photographer who have never used one of these gripped pro Nikons you owe it to yourself to try one. I have a second hand D4s, the speed it acquire focus in extreme low light, the feel in your hand and nuke repellent body is nothing like their other offerings. Although it is heavy it always make you smile when you use one. And the mad respect average person gives you when they see you coming with this badboi is unmatched with any other camera.

[@scannewsun8539]

I used Nikon for many years , last one was D5 , then moved to Sony RIII and never looked back.

[@melgross]

It seems wonderful, until you read about the competition. Then it just seems dated. Use the electronic shutter. Oh right, it’s slower.

[@jet688]

Nikon D6 is the Lamborghini Aventador of cameras.

[@CORSAIR001]

I will buy it the next week

[@techieguy336]

There are two features stopping pros from switching from the DSLR to the mirrorless camera en masse: mirrorless's poor battery life and the lack of an optical viewfinder. All SONY would have to do to corner the pro market would be to make their mirrorless cameras slightly larger and they'd solve the battery issue. Adding the optical viewfinder might take a little more time but it is doable. I think that a pro mirrorless is coming but not the current mirrorless we have today. When Canon and Nikon solve these two problems the DSLR will evolve into the perfect pro camera and if Sony doesn't watch out they'll be left behind again. Sony has had over a decade to perfect mirrorless. What's taking so long? The battery issue should have been conquered many years ago. It is simply a matter of battery size. Nikon haters always question why Nikon doesn't put more emphasis on improving video capabilities but no-one ever questions why Sony doesn't improve battery life. Nikon knows their customers aren't heavy into video but everyone would like a Sony camera with more battery life.

[@AraceaeFanatics]

This thing is huge!

[@scraymond5597]

We have, indeed, used many smaller cameras.

[@dsvsukth7568]

lol! love this. great cam, must have

[@flaviadelfiore4557]

Only now have I seen your video, three years later. In fact, the D6 is Nikon's final Pro DSLR model, a farewell product. And I'm into pro cameras D3s, D4s, D5 and so on. But the regular purchase prices are utopian for me as a passionate amateur photographer. I can and will only be able to afford it second hand. Therefore, the question of a mirrorless system does not arise for me when I have just put together my F-mount from used parts. For me it's not about chasing the latest technology, but rather about pure photography! It doesn't matter whether your fantastic photos were taken with D2xs or D6 or Z9. It's shocking to see how much money is spent! And the market is flooded with technical products that were wasted and no one wants them anymore. Does this make our world better?

[@vdan2879]

I never knew the D6 was the successor to the D5

[@maxmalmberg4755]

I pick The canon 1dxii becuse of the speed and the Tuff biuld

[@scottkinney2608]

That things a Monster!! Nice camera, but I think I'll stick with my D300s, D3100, D7500 combination for now! Thank you for the excellent rewiew!!

[@arunashamal]

That is a combination that don't make sense. sell the 3100 and 7500 and get a 810

[@RobertMagnussen]

for me, noise from the camera is not a problem, I have 20,000 spectators behind me

[@nathanielcashjr.732]

You must have run track, your form looks great.

[@peterwilliams5775]

The D6 is a low light monster to put it mildly! Many of us want that low light ability that this camera provides that mirrorless can't at this point in time. That is where reviews skewed to suit mirrorless fall down. Put the mirrorless into the world of the D6 shooter, try and get that poster sized print out of it at ISO 32000, have a look at what you get and then tell me you are happy with the alternative .................................. mirrorless have a long way to go, they are concentrating on consumer grade features Give me a 24 Mpx sensor in the mirrorless D6 body, until then i will stick with the camera that can get it all done and that is not mirrorless

[@AnujRawlaVRRT]

Sounds like the Gatlin Gun.

[@cfinlay6428]

Who here would bet there will be a D7? Have returned to edit this comment, should have asked who here would like (love) to see a Nikon D7. My first post in retrospect was a tad cynical. I own a D3 and it's a truly great camera, I could not buy a D6 so I will have to wait about a decade or so yet!

[@MovieMingleHub_]

Wow 6K nikon maybe someday. I can effort it.