topic Re: Upgrade advice from the 6D. in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Upgrade advice from the 6D.

xoubie — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:19:53 GMT

Hi Everyone, I currently have a 6D which I use for haunted attraction photography and astrophotography. I'm wanting to upgrade but hoping to find a camera equally great at low light without bumping up the ISO or adding noise. Anyone have some good suggestions? Anyone have some experience they can add to help me make a better decision?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Upgrade advice from the 6D.

ebiggs1 — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:28:41 GMT

Pretty easy. Any of the new R series will be better than your 6D. Pick one. The RP or R6 is a good starting place. There is no good reason to consider or buy a new EF series camera. R is the future.

Re: Upgrade advice from the 6D.

deebatman316 — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:30:01 GMT

Hi OP, what are you exactly looking for in a new camera body. Do you have a budget in mind for a body only, body + lens (kit), lenses only or other accessories. What lenses do you currently have. Do you own a speedlite(s) since you mention low light photography. If so what speedlite(s) are you using. Are you looking to stay with with Full Frame or go APS-C. Are you looking to go mirrorless with EOS-R Series. While using your existing EF lenses adapted. Or do you want to stay with a DSLR camera.

-Demetrius

40D, 5D IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II, EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM

430EX III-RT & 600EX II-RT

Re: Upgrade advice from the 6D.

deebatman316 — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:05:43 GMT

I do agree with your point about going with an EOS R series camera if possible. But it may not be in OP's budget. So I always ask what their budget before giving them options. But you have mentioned some great options. If the R5 and R6 were available when I had to upgrade my aging EOS 40D. I would've gone with the R5 or R6 instead of the 5D Mark IV which was on sale at the time. The R and RP had worse battery when I tested them. The R5 and R6 have better battery life now with the EOS R series line. I would also add 2 more in.

EOS R
EOS R5

-Demetrius

40D, 5D IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II, EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM

430EX III-RT & 600EX II-RT

Re: Upgrade advice from the 6D.

ebiggs1 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:15:33 GMT

"... hoping to find a camera equally great at low light without bumping up the ISO ..."

Not quite understanding what you want or are after here. You know that an example setting of f4, 1/100, ISO 400 is an EV standard. No different than measuring 12 inches with a ruler and expecting another ruler to measure 12 inches differently. No matter what camera the EV setting is a standard and can't change. The ISO from camera to camera will be the same.

Re: Upgrade advice from the 6D.

Waddizzle — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:39:23 GMT

What is your budget? Why do you feel the need to “upgrade” the camera?

In my mind, an “upgrade” over the 6D when it comes low noise would a 1D Series body. The 5D Series are workhorses, but do not necessarily represent a significant improvement over the 6D series when it comes to ISO range.

I think the lightweight body of the 6D almost make it ideal for serious astrophotography. Canon had released the 30MP EOS Ra, which was a MILC body dedicated to astrophotography, but have since discontinued it for reasons that I am not aware of. I do not see many advantages in using an R6 over the 6D for astrophotography.

A 1Dx Series body would almost certainly be an improvement for your “haunted house” shooting scenarios, which does not sound like a year round endeavor. A 5D Series would definitely by more rugged than a 6D Series, but would not significantly improve on the noise performance.