Any serious FF Canon mirrorless on the horizon?

mclaren777 wrote in post #17584332
Different tools for different jobs.

I also own a 5D3, but I prefer to use the 6D in low-light situations because it has better AF and IQ.

I'm primarily a wedding photographer, so my typical subjects are usually walking to/from the alter in dark churches or dancing at dark reception venues. However, here's a 6D shot of my friend's dog (1/2000, f/2.8, ISO 800).

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Nice shot!

I had a 6D as a second body for weddings, but preferred the AF tracking on the 5DIII, as I never found its AF sensitivity to be an issue...even when I shot dark churches at night with no flash. If AF sensitivity is your priority, the a7s will AF to -4 EV across the frame.

Different strokes for different folks, but I find more value in the 5DIII's AF tracking, which works really well at tracking focus across the frame...very useful for keeping up with the bridal parties moving down aisles, dancing at the reception etc. Doable with the 6D, but involves a lot of panning.

Speaking of AF tracking, here's a video showing how well the a6000 can track motion:

https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=q-8I502JTMU

Once Sony brings this AF to a full frame camera, my 5DIII is gone

bobbyz wrote in post #17584562
Try shooting running back coming at you at a high school football field where there is no light in the end zone.

I've only ever photographed one football game. Because it was so dark, I used my 6D, and I was really happy with its performance.

However, I'm not the kind of person who keeps sequences of burst shots – I select my favorites and delete the rest.

Both images @ 1/1000, f/2.8, ISO 8000

mclaren777 wrote in post #17585024
I've only ever photographed one football game. Because it was so dark, I used my 6D, and I was really happy with its performance.

However, I'm not the kind of person who keeps sequences of burst shots – I select my favorites and delete the rest.

Both images @ 1/1000, f/2.8, ISO 8000

Second one is especially amazing! Is that the goal line?

Nope, not even close, but it was my favorite picture of the night.

I probably shouldn't have been there because I was just a spectator, but I figured as long as I looked official, people probably wouldn't stop me. I just strolled onto the field with my camera and a 70-200mm looking confident and nobody said a word.

mclaren777 wrote in post #17585237
Nope, not even close, but it was my favorite picture of the night.

I probably shouldn't have been there because I was just a spectator, but I figured as long as I looked official, people probably wouldn't stop me. I just strolled onto the field with my camera and a 70-200mm looking confident and nobody said a word.

Hah. This reminded me of a day when i was in abu dhabi formula 1 court, walking around with the 6D and the 16-35L. I walked to a cafe and took a sit. Lots of rich-looking people sitting there and the waiter asked me what i want. Took a cappucino and asked if i could pay right now, and the waiter responded "wait, are you not guest of the mercedes lounge?" He told me to drink my coffee and leave, free coffee yeah

And now I'm super-jealous that you've been to the Abu Dhabi GP.

Which year(s) were you there?

mclaren777 wrote in post #17585268
And now I'm super-jealous that you've been to the Abu Dhabi GP.

Which year(s) were you there?

haha no need to. I wasnt watching the gp, just walking around the marina and the circuit

It was october 2013 i think.

davidfarina wrote in post #17585272
haha no need to. I wasnt watching the gp, just walking around the marina and the circuit

It was october 2013 i think.

That reminds me, I need to get tickets for Austin this year.

LonelyBoy wrote in post #17585300
That reminds me, I need to get tickets for Austin this year.

Whats there?

davidfarina wrote in post #17585320
Whats there?

The American Grand Prix. Haven't gone the past two years, but since I have a 5D3 arriving Wednesday, I rather feel I ought to.

I purchased my Austin tickets back in March.

mclaren777 wrote in post #17585331
I purchased my Austin tickets back in March.

I live here, which has the problem that I don't need to do any real planning, so I just never get around to buying the tickets! Oops.