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Canon EOS M6 Mk1 as an alternative to a Nikon 1 V3

Started Oct 6, 2019 | Discussions thread
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edform Veteran Member • Posts: 8,449
Canon EOS M6 Mk1 as an alternative to a Nikon 1 V3

I've been looking at the Canon EOS M6 since the recent release of the M6 Mk2 has brought quite a few of the Mk1 version onto the used camera market and I suddenly realised that the M6 with a viewfinder is only remarkably similar to and only very slightly bigger than my much loved Nikon 1 V3...

https://camerasize.com/compare/#709,544

I'd be interesting in comparative thoughts on the two models from anyone on the forum who has owned both.

I had a Nikon 1 V3 with a comprehensive lens set, including the 70-300mm tele-zoom and absolutely loved it - everything from its mini Leica feel to it's wonderful ability to produce long bursts of perfectly focused images of moving objects. The M6 is very similar in size even though its a half-frame device.

I'd be moving up from my recently purchased M100, which I bought on a whim to fill a gap between camera purchases but I've realised that the images it makes are very good. It also feels very good in the hands - stiff and rigid like an N1 V3 but warm rather than cold because it's made of plastic and not metal. I'm assuming an M6 will be just as nice.

Comments would be very welcome.

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