Two 6Ds vs One 6D and One 7D MKII ?

I have problems to decide on a future purchase. In the almost two years I have been using a 6D and are more than satisfied over image quality. now I want to have a second camera. I have previously used the crop camera and do not think I will be able to return to such a sensor after using ff. Now is the time to find the right camera.

I have long thought about a 6D then I only have EF lenses, but the idea of ​​a 7D mkII's still there but something tells me that I will not be pleased with the image quality. at the same time I feel that the development as a photographer is greater in 7D mkII as it is a professional camera and contains very fine properties and especially a feature I miss from the 70D and it is auto focus in video. of course it is nicer with a fast camera, but I will only be able to be out during good weather and maybe it makes me limited or perhaps the camera opens up possibilities to photographers flying birds again when it has cooled down after I got myself 6D earlier. it is difficult to know in advance but previously good ISO performance has been very important to me.

how would you do? get a crop camera along with my current 6D or run on dual 6D where I know what I get for camera and satisfied but perhaps a little limited in some areas that I might like to start with in the future.

You do not say why you want a second camera. Is it just to have a backup, to allow you to carry two bodies with different lenses mounted to save on lens swapping, or to use for different types of shooting? Your answer will help lead you to the right 2nd body.

I have two bodies -- a 5D3 and 7D2 (just acquired as an upgrade to my old 7D). In my case, the 7D2 is a dedicated wildlife and sports body, while the 5D3 is used for everything else. I also will sometimes carry both bodies when focusing on both landscapes and wildlife in order to greatly reduce lens changes.

I have a 6D and my next body purchase will be a 7D2 or 1D4. I want a sports and wildlife camera. With these two bodies I'll be able to do just about anything I wish. I think you can guess my answer to your question.

Scott M wrote in post #17559031
You do not say why you want a second camera. Is it just to have a backup, to allow you to carry two bodies with different lenses mounted to save on lens swapping, or to use for different types of shooting? Your answer will help lead you to the right 2nd body.

I have two bodies -- a 5D3 and 7D2 (just acquired as an upgrade to my old 7D). In my case, the 7D2 is a dedicated wildlife and sports body, while the 5D3 is used for everything else. I also will sometimes carry both bodies when focusing on both landscapes and wildlife in order to greatly reduce lens changes.

My exact cameras and use as well. I also agree with the comments that we need more info. Tough to give advice if we don;t know what the requirement and objectives are.

If you're looking for a camera with narrower FoV (more "reach"), world-class autofocus, and extremely low sensor pattern noise (very useful for astrophotography) you can't beat the 7D mk II. The 6D is a budget full frame with excellent dynamic range and low light performance. I have a 5D mk III (full frame) and a 7d Mk II in my bag, so I can choose the best type of camera for the task - though there is a fair amount of overlap these days.

I apologize all. why an additional camera is to avoid having to change lenses all the time and I can use different lenses for different purposes simultaneously. My 6D has been a great camera for animals & nature. using its fine picture quality and good performance at high ISO, it has been a must for my lens. I have 17-40L, 50 / 1.8, 90 Marco, 70-200 / 4L and 150-600 vc. I rarely shoot in the middle of the day, I photograph mostly early morning and late evening. the question is, If 7D mk2 is the best choice in those situations. Keep in mind that I live in Sweden where we do not have many hours of sunshine during a year.

I have come from a 50D to a 7DII. I considered a 6D at the time. It would have been an IQ upgrade over my 50D with, probably, similar capabilities as far as AF and other handling qualities go and would have been more than adequate for my paying work. So the choice was state of the art professional crop or bare bones FF. After a good deal of thought, I decided to get the most advanced crop sensor available and then consider FF later.

I have been more than pleased with the 7DII. IQ is surprisingly good, the RAW files are capable of things in PP that I never saw in my 50D files, the high ISO performance is very good, and the configuration possibilities and options are simple astonishing. And I have been using it in ways I would never have used my 50D or, most likely, a 6D. The only camera(s) I can think of that would provide as many professional possibilities are the 5DIII and 1DX.

So, decide if the 7DII will fit in a niche in your work, but don't expect a lesser camera, just a different one. And be prepared to learn things you probably have not considered before. Hope that helps.

Based on your reply, I think a 7D2 would be a good choice as a 2nd body. Your 150-600 VC would mate well with it for wildlife shooting, while your 6D could be used for general nature shots with your 17-40L or macros with your 90mm macro. The 7D2 has excellent high ISO performance for a crop body, so you should not lose much low light performance over your 6D. You also gain more "reach" via the crop sensor, and a more advanced AF system for wildlife in motion.

The two bodies would give you a very versatile combination. And there is certainly nothing preventing you from still using the 6D with the 150-600 in extreme lighting conditions, but you will probably find it rare when the 7D2 will not suffice.

if you're happy with your focal length, get another 6D, if not, and you want more reach or really fast bursts, get the 7D2. You have nice landscapes on your website, and you may be disappointed with the IQ of the 7D compared to the 6D. 600mm is pretty good reach, and the lens does not outresolve the 6D, so you'de get minimal gain with the 7D2 and it's crop factor. Slightly different story if you're longest lens were a 100-400mkii. It would still depend if you were focal length limited or not.

Charlie wrote in post #17559220
You have nice landscapes on your website, and you may be disappointed with the IQ of the 7D compared to the 6D.

I don't quite understand... can you extrapolate a bit?

notimetochill wrote in post #17559163
I apologize all. why an additional camera is to avoid having to change lenses all the time and I can use different lenses for different purposes simultaneously. My 6D has been a great camera for animals & nature. using its fine picture quality and good performance at high ISO, it has been a must for my lens. I have 17-40L, 50 / 1.8, 90 Marco, 70-200 / 4L and 150-600 vc. I rarely shoot in the middle of the day, I photograph mostly early morning and late evening. the question is, If 7D mk2 is the best choice in those situations. Keep in mind that I live in Sweden where we do not have many hours of sunshine during a year.

Heya,

The 7DII would be excellent, give you some options you lack on the 6D, so you have good options for full frame and APS-C, it's better to have a bunch of tools and these provide a lot of the near-best of both worlds in just two bodies. If this route is an option, I'd do it over twin 6D's. If you live at ISO 12,800 all the time, then stick with the 6D or consider a 1D4.

Very best,

thanks for all the answers it will be difficult this. one of the main points of the 7D except good autofocus is the fine autofocus when shooting video, I have thought of filming more and more in the future. it differs 450 USD in price between these cameras. The 6D I have thought of is the version without Wi-Fi, and GPS. money money ......

Or maybe a 760D/70D + new lens? The same price as a 6D

notimetochill wrote in post #17559820
Or maybe a 760D/70D + new lens? The same price as a 6D

I have a combination of the 6D/70D. The 70D is a very capable camera for wildlife and birds, it is mostly used with the 100-400L II lens. Sometimes I even add the 1.4x II TC, but then the focusing is only manual with this lens. The 7DII can do AF when at F/8.

notimetochill wrote in post #17559163
...Keep in mind that I live in Sweden where we do not have many hours of sunshine during a year.

I thought that in summer you have no nighttime!