Canon 6D vs Nikon D600

[Jubb Jubb]

I was looking at getting one of these cameras. Will purchase a Sigma 35mm 1.4 to go on it.

I like the 100% vf on the nikon and uncompressed video (but i got no idea how much video i would shoot). The canon interests me at high iso.

Has anyone got either that can give me any idea of what they are like? I have read plenty of things online, but was after a more user experience with either camera.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Range-rover]

I would go for the Nikon more Lens choices, old and new, I've work with both
for a short times, friends have them.

Range

 

[semilog]

I'd go for the Canon (indeed, am thinking about doing so). Better ergos and the shorter flange means you can mount Nikon, Leica R glass on it. And Canon is releasing more interesting AF primes than Nikon is. I'm a long-time Nikon film shooter, but...

 

[Range-rover]

Don't worry Nikon has some surprises as well.

Range

 

[Ranchu]

They smell indentical. It's always nice to be able to put m42 lenses on an eos.

 

[JuJu]

They smell indentical. It's always nice to be able to put m42 lenses on an eos.

Yeah, that is exactly the only regret I have after I moved from 5D classic to D600.

 

[PatrickT]

6D. I bought one.

Great sensor. Relatively small and light. And you can adapt just about any lens you want to it!

 

[f16sunshine]

Canon at this point. That shorter flange has kept me in all my legacy glass (om,contax,m42. etc...).

 

[jarski]

Canon is more adapter friendly, almost all SLR lenses will go except Canon's old FD/FL-lenses. Nikon has great legacy of their own lenses begin from 1960's.

if OP is not interested playing with old lenses, this is maybe most reviewed camera pair in the web right now.

early D600's had oily shutter issue (sprayed on sensor), better check this before buying.

 

[Tarocco]

I went with the 6D for the better adaptability to alt lens mounts, interchangable focusing screens, ergonomics, built in wifi and better Canon service. The D600 has a better autofocus system and amazing base iso dynamic range. Ignore all the internet bickering - they are both really good cameras and you just need to know what your priorities are.

 

[bigeye]

They're pretty equal, but with different emphasis. It's good to grab them to compare at a shop.

Nikon glass is better at ultra/super wide. Canon, particularly the pro zooms (24-70 II & 70-200 II and the long primes) are best. Canon support is much better.

Best review Ive seen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9HlxWqcG5Y

-Charlie

 

[gavinlg]

EOS all day every day. Canon lenses are second to none. Ergonomics of all the canon cameras are superb.

 

[bhop73]

With modern day DSLRs.. I think it's more about ergonomics. Personally, I use Nikon, I like the button layouts and the way they feel in my hands. Canons feel awkward to me, plus I hate the little wheels on the back..

 

[SteveM_NJ]

Good advice from prior member responses,
Only your own hands can tell what feels like the "right" tool.
Try each in a "brick and mortor" shop.
(if you are not worried about keeping and re-using any prior lens mount systems of Canon or Nikon, each has its pros and cons).

Dont forget to try the menu systems of each, you may find there are feature settings burried within levels of menus, that seem awkward to you and a deal breaker, yet to others, very simple and logically placed.
(it is a very personal thing, menu navigation).

let us know how you do.

 

[Jubb Jubb]

If only there was a full frame digital slr system that was built like a leica. Aperture control on the lens, shutter speed on the top dial. The menu's is one of my biggest problems with them, it's why i switched away from nikon in the first place.

 

[Range-rover]

I went with the 6D for the better adaptability to alt lens mounts, interchangable focusing screens, ergonomics, built in wifi and better Canon service. The D600 has a better autofocus system and amazing base iso dynamic range. Ignore all the internet bickering - they are both really good cameras and you just need to know what your priorities are.

That's great advice, I can agree with that, you'll alway know as these
two company's are slugging it out all the time, photographers will
always benefit.

Range

 

[semilog]

6D also has built-in GPS. Huge benefit in a lot of applications.

 

[texchappy]

If only there was a full frame digital slr system that was built like a leica. Aperture control on the lens, shutter speed on the top dial. The menu's is one of my biggest problems with them, it's why i switched away from nikon in the first place.

+1... moi aussi.

 

[f16sunshine]

If only there was a full frame digital slr system that was built like a leica. Aperture control on the lens, shutter speed on the top dial. The menu's is one of my biggest problems with them, it's why i switched away from nikon in the first place.

Well the Contax N-Digital was on it's way to being just that.
Kyocera killed the entire Contax line about 8 years ago. Shame really. That line could have evolved beautifully and pushed the rest of the industry to go faster.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contax_N_Digital

 

[5:00 PM]

I just spent two weeks in New Zealand with the 6D and 17-40mm, after returning not one but two D600s for the sensor contamination problem. Both cameras produce outstanding images, but the Canon is FAR better and not just because it doesn't come with crap already present within the body. It is much better made, it fits the hand better, it is eerie quiet (the quietest SLR of any type I've ever handled), the AF is much better, the control layout is more logical and it's noticeably lighter after a long day of carrying it around. I've never had anything but Nikon SLRs previously and was always very happy with Nikon until the D600 disaster. Right now I don't think there is anything that can touch the 6D in the $2K price range.

Oh...and the GPS feature is fantastic. I didn't think I would ever turn it on, but once I did it was immediately obvious how much it adds to the experience of shooting in unfamiliar locales. I won't bother with it on home turf, but it is incredibly cool/useful to be able to instantly see where any shot was made on a Google map.