Need some advice about changing from 7D to 6D

<p>Hi guys<br>

long time since my last post. I have been using my 7D for three years and now looking into changing to the full-frame 6D. <br>

It's very tempting to move to full-frame but I don't know if I will notice better image quality except for DOF and probably better ISO.<br>

I don't shoot sports or any action except my kids so quicker frame rates and more focus points don't really matter to me. I actually use the camera using single center point and recompose for most of the times, the same as I have been doing with film cameras for the last 30 years.<br>

It does look like I want to do the move but I need that extra encouragement or argument from you if you think it's just a waste of money.<br>

Cheers<br>

Mica</p>

<p>I have both 7D, and 6D. I think that it is good to have the two together. The 6D strength, for me, is for low lights because it has very low noise at high ISO and the center focus point can achieve focus lock at very low light. The dynamic range and colors are also very very good (compared to the 7D).<br>

For birds and wildlife, sports and kids running around I still get better results with the 7D. I got rather poor result (not in focus) for bird-in-flight shots with the 6D for example.<br>

So they complement each other rather than one replacing the other, in my opinion. I plan to keep both (partly because I have a few EF-S lenses, which may come in handy if the 7D II turns out to be good). Too bad the 6D and 7D do not use same size batteries.</p>

<p>Judgment of image quality from camera to camera is a matter of personal taste. Better - such a nebulous word - is in the eye of the beholder. In general a larger sensor may seem ideal, but what are you really after? Is the low light ability of the 7D so abhorrent that you must shield your eyes from the gruesome images? :) Does the greater (relative) DOF of the lenses you use really bother you that much? </p>

<p>A new camera is a wonderful thing and you'll be thrilled with a shiny new 6D, but better images are not guaranteed.</p>

<p>You probably shouldn't ask for pushes/encouragement one way or the other. A coin flip would probably serve you better. There are certainly differences in format, but only you can make the decision which format suits your needs better.</p>

<p>I wrote an article just for people weighing APS-C vs. full frame. In it, I discuss the relative merits of both formats. There are some things FF does better than crop, and there are some things crop does better than FF. And then there are lots of niggly little differences that you might consider good or bad. Anyway, see here... and I hope it helps...</p>

<p><a href="http://www.graphic-fusion.com/fullframe.htm">http://www.graphic-fusion.com/fullframe.htm</a></p>

<p>Thanks.<br>

I think I might keep my 7D for now.-)</p>

>>> I don't shoot sports or any action except my kids so quicker frame rates and more focus points don't really matter to me. I actually use the camera using single center point and recompose for most of the times, ...<P>

Same here on AF, though peripheral points work fine.<P>

I've been using a 6D for around three

months coming from a 5DII and find it to be a solid upgrade both technically and ergonomically (particularly if

you like shooting one-handed). I <a href= "http://www.citysnaps.net">shoot</a> street portraits and street

photography.<P>

OTOH, it all boils down to seeing and imaging possibilities...