So, I have a 6D and a D600 in hand right now...

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Re: So, I have a 6D and a D600 in hand right now...
In reply to whyamihere, 5 months ago

whyamihere wrote:

Timbukto: I hope you continue to enjoy that E-PM2. I suppose I shouldn't be all that surprised that set AF points would be disappointing after having free range over the entire frame with my GX1. I suppose the tradeoff is the ability to get shots in dim lighting where the contrast detect AF in Micro Four Thirds lose their minds and just make blurry photos.

djrocks66: True, but I'm likely to stick with primes for the time being, and Canon's 50mm f/1.4 or Nikon's f/1.8 represent the sort of affordable prime I'd likely have on hand immediately after purchasing either camera. I understand my experience may not be completely representative of an entire population of camera users, but it doesn't stop one from drawing general conclusions. I can't imagine a [mechanically] faster lens would help much for the metering and AF systems these systems use.

The lens makes a HUGE difference, in fact. If you put any USM tele (like a 70-200mm f4 L USM) or for instance the very affordable 85mm f1.8 USM on the 6D, you will get how good these cameras are with AF tracking.

So, while your own perspective is understandable, just know that the AF system performance regarding tracking is very lens dependent.

Also, by the way, in how good the outer AF points are. You will notice (with the 6D) that outdoors, with again for instance a 70-200mm f4 L USM, that the outer AF points will be quite accurate and responsive too.

nalax: For my hands, the front of the handgrip feels pretty much the same for my middle, ring, and pinky fingers. The rear of the camera puts pressure on the saddle joint of my thumb in my palm, and it just feels uncomfortable regardless of how high or low I position my hand on the grip.

Thanks for reading and providing feedback.

Cheers

Michael

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