Canon 6d kit w/24-105 L + extras - $2399

Anyone think that the Nikon D600 will ever go on sale? I have a Canon T1i, and I want to step it up to a full frame.. and I think jumping ship to Nikon is the best choice simply because it seems like a more "bang for your buck" type of company lately when compared to Canon's latest offerings. I'm not "too" heavily invested with canon lens wise.. just have a 50mm 1.4, 90mm macro 2.8, and the kit 18-55mm. Shouldn't be too hard to sell on eBay or CL. Definitely going to go to a store and try out the D600 see if I like how it handles.. but spec wise it seems superior to the 6D. Comments, questions, concerns? lol

Quote from SSV3NOM : Anyone think that the Nikon D600 will ever go on sale? I have a Canon T1i, and I want to step it up to a full frame.. and I think jumping ship to Nikon is the best choice simply because it seems like a more "bang for your buck" type of company lately when compared to Canon's latest offerings. I'm not "too" heavily invested with canon lens wise.. just have a 50mm 1.4, 90mm macro 2.8, and the kit 18-55mm. Shouldn't be too hard to sell on eBay or CL. Definitely going to go to a store and try out the D600 see if I like how it handles.. but spec wise it seems superior to the 6D. Comments, questions, concerns? lol

http://m.costco.com/Nikon-D600-Fu...12382.html

This might help. Idk much about Nikon. It intimidates the heck out of me.

Quote from SSV3NOM : Anyone think that the Nikon D600 will ever go on sale? I have a Canon T1i, and I want to step it up to a full frame.. and I think jumping ship to Nikon is the best choice simply because it seems like a more "bang for your buck" type of company lately when compared to Canon's latest offerings. I'm not "too" heavily invested with canon lens wise.. just have a 50mm 1.4, 90mm macro 2.8, and the kit 18-55mm. Shouldn't be too hard to sell on eBay or CL. Definitely going to go to a store and try out the D600 see if I like how it handles.. but spec wise it seems superior to the 6D. Comments, questions, concerns? lol

In my experience, Nikon doesn't go on sale. They position themselves somewhat like Apple in their pricing models. Lot's of people like Apple products and are willing to pay asking prices. Personally, I like sales, flexibility, and a robust secondary market. Pros and cons for each, and to each his own.

Quote from DocMo : In my experience, Nikon doesn't go on sale. They position themselves somewhat like Apple in their pricing models. Lot's of people like Apple products and are willing to pay asking prices. Personally, I like sales, flexibility, and a robust secondary market. Pros and cons for each, and to each his own.

Hmm interesting... yeah its really only my first time looking at Nikon. Despite what you say, seems like you get more at the same price point. I'll wait a little longer...

Is it better to get this one or the 5D MKII ?

Quote from SSV3NOM : Hmm interesting... yeah its really only my first time looking at Nikon. Despite what you say, seems like you get more at the same price point. I'll wait a little longer...

Agreed, the D600 has sharper picture quality and much better video quality (if that is something you'd want)

Damn this is tempting. Basically $1600 (or even a little less) after selling the lens. Hmmmm

Wow. Didn't even notice the free gifts. Not to mention cashback... Can't. Resist.

Quote from SSV3NOM : Anyone think that the Nikon D600 will ever go on sale? I have a Canon T1i, and I want to step it up to a full frame.. and I think jumping ship to Nikon is the best choice simply because it seems like a more "bang for your buck" type of company lately when compared to Canon's latest offerings. I'm not "too" heavily invested with canon lens wise.. just have a 50mm 1.4, 90mm macro 2.8, and the kit 18-55mm. Shouldn't be too hard to sell on eBay or CL. Definitely going to go to a store and try out the D600 see if I like how it handles.. but spec wise it seems superior to the 6D. Comments, questions, concerns? lol

They were basically giving it away two months ago.

Canon 5D mark III, Canon 1D mark IV, I won't spend money on 6D because I know I will regret later.

Quote from SSV3NOM : Hmm interesting... yeah its really only my first time looking at Nikon. Despite what you say, seems like you get more at the same price point. I'll wait a little longer...

I should look at Nikon, in the same boat as you not too invested in Canon glass that it should stop me, but for some reason I feel some brand loyalty with Canon. My attitude towards Nikon hasn't been helped by friends of mine that love to argue about Nikon superiority. I think objectively it's just a matter of preference.

Reading through reviews on Amazon for the D600 and 6D, it seems like scales tip towards getting the 6D, a lot higher percentage of negative reviews for the D600.

Quote from 575rider : Damn this is tempting. Basically $1600 (or even a little less) after selling the lens. Hmmmm Wow. Didn't even notice the free gifts. Not to mention cashback... Can't. Resist. They were basically giving it away two months ago.

you will be lucky if you can even sell the stock len for 700. A lot of people are selling off the stock len and it isn't worth much. To my advise, I rather keep it. I have a 6D and end up keeping the 24-105 cause of the extra reach. It is a good walk around len compare to the 24-70 2.8f. Yes you get a f stop faster but you lose the extra reach.

Quote from GoatSaver : I should look at Nikon, in the same boat as you not too invested in Canon glass that it should stop me, but for some reason I feel some brand loyalty with Canon. My attitude towards Nikon hasn't been helped by friends of mine that love to argue about Nikon superiority. I think objectively it's just a matter of preference. Reading through reviews on Amazon for the D600 and 6D, it seems like scales tip towards getting the 6D, a lot higher percentage of negative reviews for the D600.

I own the 6D for one month and I got to say it is the best camera I have used. Coming from T2i to 7D to 6D. Yes, youd are right if you have Canon len, then you are stuck with that brand unless you sell all your gear. But the 6D is amazing. If you have the extra 1k then go with 5dM3 but for what general people are using for, the 6D is more then enough

Quote from nufan8888 : you will be lucky if you can even sell the stock len for 700. A lot of people are selling off the stock len and it isn't worth much. To my advise, I rather keep it. I have a 6D and end up keeping the 24-105 cause of the extra reach. It is a good walk around len compare to the 24-70 2.8f. Yes you get a f stop faster but you lose the extra reach.

I've never sold a new one for less than $850 cash (including quite recently). Really depends on the market you live in. I have a number of faster L lenses I'd prefer to keep over the 24-105L. Even if I "only" get $800 cash for it, still only paying around $1530 for the body after selling the Adobe software.

Quote from 575rider : I've never sold one a new one for less than $850 cash (including quite recently). I have a number of faster L lenses I'd prefer to keep over the 24-105L. Even if I "only" get $800 cash for it, still only paying around $1530 for the body after selling the Adobe software.

you are in one lucky market.

Hmm... interesting about the Amazon reviews. I think I remember reading that the D600 had some kind of manufacturing problem, but Nikon warranties them no problem. I think the 6D has better video though.. could be wrong. Gotta do some more research. Video is definitely an appealing feature to me.

The biggest gripe I find people have is that lack of cross-type sensors for the 6D. I wonder how "big" of a deal that really is.. maybe its something more that a professional would notice and not a "moderate" enthusiast like my self...

Comments anyone (about cross-type sensors -- usefulness, etc.) ?