It is February 2020 and Nikon has simply launched its strongest and greatest DSLR of its time, the Nikon D6 with a large 20.8MP sensor, 14 frames-per-second, and 4K UHD that tops out at 30fps – it was ‘revolutionary’ in its day.
Nevertheless, after 4 years and the mirrorless revolution has taken over the Nikon D6 is trying a bit lengthy within the tooth when in comparison with our mirrorless flagship at the moment, the Nikon Z9 – so why is the Nikon D6 nonetheless on sale at $6,496.95 – $1,000 dearer than the Nikon Z9 at a ‘affordable’ $5,496.95, it simply does not make sense!
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When taking a look at these figures, you must keep in mind that the Nikon D6 represented the top of the Nikon DSLR lineup (though I stand by my opinion that the Nikon D850 is the most effective DSLR ever made), designed for unmatched pace, efficiency, reliability, and precision.
Centered round a 20.8MP FX-format sensor and the Expeed 6 picture processor, this digicam excelled in each images and videography. It boasted a then exceptional 14fps steady taking pictures fee, a local ISO vary from 100-102400, expandable as much as ISO 328,000, and UHD 4K video recording at 30 fps. The D6’s superior high-density Multi-CAM 37K autofocus system featured 105 cross-type factors for enhanced focusing precision and pace, providing on the time a 1.6x higher body protection to attenuate the necessity for recomposing photographs. This method additionally included the 17 customizable Group Space AF patterns, excellent for taking pictures in crowded or dynamic environments – or making the AF motor work a bit faster when chosen between 9 and 21A|F-point in low gentle, a bit tip for anybody on the market nonetheless utilizing one!
Constructed as Nikon’s flagship DSLR in 2020 the D6 was and nonetheless is extremely sturdy, I do know many professional who nonetheless have one, simply in case their Z9 fails – Its magnesium alloy physique is extensively weather-sealed to guard towards mud and moisture, whereas the bolstered shutter mechanism was rated for 400,000 cycles, however I’ve personally seen then with close to to one million on the primary shutter, in order that they actually the place constructed like tanks.
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The digicam featured a big pentaprism optical viewfinder with 0.72x magnification and a 3.2″ 2.36m-dot touchscreen LCD on the again. The D6 additionally affords quite a few user-friendly options incorporating a number of configurable operate buttons and an built-in vertical grip, permitting snug operation in each horizontal and vertical orientations.
This digicam was tailor-made for skilled use, offering complete instruments and connectivity choices to satisfy the calls for of fast-paced, high-stakes images.
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However now, in 2024, with the Nikon Z9 affords a large 45MP sensor, 8.3K60p N-RAW video or 8.3K30p internally, and an eye-watering 120fps excessive seize mode, or 20fps RAW. Whereas additionally with the ability to shoot at 1/32,000 with superior 3D monitoring with 493-Section-Detection AF level, the Nikon Z9 is now the true king for Nikon skilled customers, and at $1,000 / £1,700 / AU$1,000 cheaper!
Why the Nikon D6 remains to be on sale when in comparison with the Z9 I do not know, and I like DSLRs, however even I’ve to query Nikon’s motives. Moreover, as Ecommerce Editor of Digital Digicam World, I can not keep in mind the Nikon D6 EVER being on sale both…
The Nikon D6 as a second-hand buy is a superb purchase, however model new I simply can’t suggest it – particularly $1,000 greater than the Nikon Z9. How the mighty have fallen!
