Capture the Kodak moment with the Nikon D6 in the New Normal era?

Amid the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the competition between Nikon VS Canon has not changed. As with other manufacturers such as Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, or Sony, all camera companies also face a common enemy from smartphone companies. The camera feature is the main focus that you will definitely feel when you see new smartphone reviews, at least in the last five years. But true photographers don't seem to be affected, especially professional photographers, who are definitely more satisfied when using a "real" camera, whether it's a DSLR, mirrorless, or full-frame camera.

By the way, do you have a plan to buy a new camera while entering a new normal era? Maybe Nikon D6 can be a major consideration for you as a photography enthusiast.

 

Nikon D6, the latest flagship camera in the New Normal era. (medium.com)

At any moment, whether it's a political event or a music concert to an international sporting event, you need a digital camera that has the sharpest lens and the fastest speed, so that every moment you can capture with confidence. It seems like that is what the French official Nikon website describes for Nikon D6. The Nikon.fr website also claims that the D6 adapts to all the demands of professionals looking for the perfect combination of precision and speed. Equipped with Nikon's most powerful AF system to date and offering fast image transfer in real-time, this full-frame DSLR captures important moments in beautiful shots.

You will discover a dedicated AF engine faster than ever. It includes 105 selectable cross sensors and has a high-density coverage 1.6 times that of the Nikon D5. The AF group area functionality offers more personalized settings for unparalleled tracking. The improved scene recognition system allows better acquisition of subjects. Thanks to the D6, you can anticipate and capture the action in many previously unseen ways.

Before you decide to buy the D6, you need to find out what are the benefits of this camera, which is definitely more expensive than ordinary DSLR cameras. As we understand, Nikon is Canon's eternal competitor, apparently, it has armed the D6 with several qualified technological features. This competition makes designers and engineers in this company have worked more seriously to win the competition with Canon, Sony, and other major cameras. If you are a true Nikon enthusiast, you will definitely be fascinated by the following features, but you also need to be fair to compare with other brands.

With the new Nikon D6, you can set the starting point for focusing when shooting in AF area mode. The information from the 105 AF points is used to locate and follow your subject, so you are free to focus on the framing.

If making portrait photos is your main focus, then the Nikon D6 seems to be the most suitable choice in this new normal era. This was explained very convincingly on the Nikon.fr website that the D6 is the first digital SLR to allow focusing on the subject's eyes in automatic area AF or 3D tracking mode. This advanced feature will surely make the photographer and the models happy.

 

Front and rear sightings of the new Nikon D6. (svarga.news)

Nikon also claims that D6 will provide exceptional image results in all conditions, tracking is incredibly precise, even in the most difficult lighting conditions. AF sensitivity down to -4.5 EV in the central AF point and -4 EV in all other points allows you to follow the action even if it continues into the night or low light condition.

If you are a photojournalist and especially focus on sporting events or when you hunt for photos into the wild, then you need a camera with qualified technology so that you do not lose precious moments, which you do not find again the next second, for sure. When the action is fast and you have only one chance to capture the shot, the D6 allows you to take advantage of the shooting sequences up to 14 fps with full AF / AE. Just for your information, that the redesigned camera mirror mechanism significantly reduces glare, resulting in a sharper and more stable viewfinder image.

If you look closely at some of Nikon's claims about the D6, photographers seem to have the courage to make the decision to choose this latest camera as the first choice. The competitors will work hard to improve their products. As users, photographers only hope that Nikon and Canon, and other manufacturers will sell their cameras at more reasonable prices in the New Normal era.

 

Be sure to use a mask to make Kodak moments for your own safety. (tirto.id)

Their sincere understanding of the deteriorating economic situation will benefit one another, so the art of photography will remain alive, and continue in all conditions, both in bright and low-light. All of that is a recurring claim, which is always mentioned by camera manufacturers every time they launch a new camera.

Let's get ready to capture the Kodak moment on New Normal with renewed enthusiasm and optimism.

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How do the photographers deal with the new normal?

The new normal will change the perspective of photographers and content creators, both in terms of creativity and in making money. COVID-19 has changed the old normal to the new normal. These are new tips for photographers to be able to change their attitudes and mindset, so they can optimize their sophisticated cameras to be more productive as a professional photographer. Look at the latest Greyhound film Tom Hanks, which has to be watched on Apple TV not in the cinema, as it was in normal old times.

Because of COVID-19 many changes must be faced by the global community. Almost all aspects of life are infected by Coronavirus. Photographers and content creators also face the same thing, which creates new anxiety in realizing the creation of images and videos, which also affects their economic lives.

Project delays and contracts that should have been worked on from March to today must also be experienced by photographers and content creators, who are generally accustomed to working outside the studio. It seems like all professions and businesses must be prepared to undergo the transition from the old normal to the new normal. 

How do the photographers deal with the new normal? 

Greyhound, Tom Hanks' latest film cannot be watched in theaters.
 New Normal has changed the way to watch new movies? (thejakartapost.com)

Photographers and content creators like YouTubers or Vloggers who are accustomed to outdoor activities must be in shock after the coronavirus spreads globally, so they are forced to stay at home. Indeed, not everyone is ready to work from home. The inspiration that usually arises spontaneously, seems to be sucked in by the sad atmosphere that always appears in the media because of the impact of the Coronavirus.

Among the photographers, there might be those who have achieved new success because they have gotten out of the box so they can be creative and work from home. Most of them are content creators, Vloggers or YouTubers, and photographers who have specific expertise.


They are not very dependent on outdoor work. A new situation for most people is not profitable, instead, they start to get new contracts worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. Independent content creators may get a lot of sudden inspiration, so their videos get a lot of new viewers and subscribers during this global pandemic.

Changing attitudes and mindset is a must. 

If many people and other professions have changed the perspective of the new normal that is bound to happen, the photographers are also able to do the same thing. It is time to change attitudes and especially the mindset about the art of photography in the new normal. Some of the old normal ones might still become a tradition, of course with a slightly different adaptation and creativity.

The new style of a photographer in the new normal. (photofocus.com)

Lockdown regulations in some countries have been relaxed. However, the way business is conducted might be different. The cinema was not yet operational when Covid-19 was confirmed to be entering the second wave, so there was a new Tom Hanks film that Apple TV had bought at a very high price. Now moviegoers will switch from the cinema room to the screen that they have such as a tablet, smartphone, or laptop.

This phenomenon is real and has begun to run slowly or even faster than we expect. That is why content creators, and especially photographers, who have been very proud of outdoor creativity have dared to change their mindset and attitude in creativity. Make sure, we have to start to get out of the box, which is still hanging out in the old normal.


Change is eternal, so the wise have said in normal times. Because of Covid-19 the change has taken place and is becoming more real and has happened now. 

For professional photographers, photography is not just an ordinary hobby during COVID-19 and thereafter. Most photographers must look for new opportunities, and that can be done with new collaborations, especially if we cannot do it alone.


The new collaboration is a must in the new normal. 

New opportunities and benefits can be achieved successfully if the attitude and mindset also adapt to the new normal. There are many old-style businesses, as well as jobs and other professions that have certainly moved in the new normal direction. Don't let yourself get lost for too long with your sophisticated camera in a normal time. The choice is yours.

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Comparison Nikon D4 to the Canon EOS 1DX

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Another war in Digital SLR cameras.

Why Nikon and Canon cameras are always compared? Why Canon or Nikon cameras are rarely compared to other brands? In the professional camera market, Nikon and Canon is always a matter of discussion, the author reviews a lot of photography, even a novice and professional photographer’s consideration before they decide to buy a new camera. Maybe you want to know the comparison between the Canon EOS 1 DX and Nikon D4.

Nikon D4 camera called the Canon EOS 1DX competitor, and had a warm conversation on the Internet. Nikon D4 equipped with a sensor of 16.2 MP, 11fps burst mode and ISO 100-102400 which can be maximized to 50-204800. Nikon D4 supported by CF + XQD memory card and is compatible with Nikon wireless transmitter, WT-5.

For those who like to make videos, Nikon D4 offers 1080p HD video recording at 30fps and 720p at 60 fps. The experience is enriched video recording with manual control during shooting. Users are also free to change the aperture when in action. Noise reduction and headphone jack have completed this video feature. Nikon D4 weighs 2:29 a pound is wrapped with a magnesium-alloy; this camera is certainly very strong and weather resistant.
Nikon D4 use EXPEED processor 3 and an ISO that automatically adjust the focal length. Speed ​​mode burst achieve 10fps in full resolution, with continuous autofocus. Nikon D4 also features face detection, and AF points 51 points and much more. Is the Nikon D4 could be a direct competitor of Canon EOS 1DX?

In comparison, the Canon EOS 1DX equipped with 18MP resolution, and maximum ISO 256,000. Physical form stout and sturdy camera, no impression at all toys. Camera grip mat that is not easy to escape from the grip. This camera has a lot of buttons. There are also two buttons that are easy to use joystick to change the setting or the focal point. There is also a shutter button, AF-ON, an additional autofocus for easy vertical shooting.



If you use this Canon camera, so if you make a film or video, it will be very spoiled with the 'working space' around 4GB video file. This camera will automatically create a new file when it reaches the boundary where the old model will stop first.

Canon EOS 1DX autofocus feature 61 point / point, so the camera will automatically select the focus point. This feature is useful for your first time using a full frame camera from Canon's.

Full comparison:

Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount	Canon EF mount
Effective Pixels	16.2 million	18.1 million
Sensor Size	36.0 x 23.9mm	36 mm x 24mm
Image Sensor Format	FX	full frame
File Format Still Images	JPEG NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) + JPEG TIFF (RGB)	JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon Original) M-RAW S-RAW RAW+JPEG M-RAW+JPEG S-RAW+JPEG
Picture Control	Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable S Vivid	Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined 1-3
Storage Media	CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) XQD Type Memory	Compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards
Card Slot	1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card	Dual CF Cards (Type I or II)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	FX (36×24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. 1.2x (30×20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. DX (24×16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. 5:4 (30×24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx.	Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x Approx.	Approx. 0.76x
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec.	1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec.	30 sec.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	10 frames per second 11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked)	Super High-speed: 14 shots/sec. High-speed: 12 shots/sec. Low-speed: 3 shots/sec.
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 – 12,800 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-4 (ISO 204,800)	ISO 100-51200 Extension settable: ISO 50; 102,400 and 204,800
Dynamic AF Mode	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)	One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. (The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.)
Focus Modes	Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area	Single-point AF (Manual selection) Auto selection 61-point AF Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) AF point expansion (Manual selection, 4 points: up, down, left, and right) AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding 8 points) Zone AF (Manual zone selection)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	51	61
Built-in Flash	–	–
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
White Balance	Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Shade	Auto Daylight ShadeCloudy Tungsten Light White Fluorescent Light Flash Custom Color Temperature setting
Movie	HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps	1920 x 1080: 30 fps / 25 fps / 24 fps 1280 x 720: 60 fps / 50 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps / 25 fps
Monitor Size	3.2 in. diagonal	3.2-inches
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots	Approx. 1.04 million dots
Monitor Type	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD	TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Battery Life (shots per charge)	2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)	TBA
Approx. Dimensions	Width 6.3 in. (160mm) Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm) Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm)	6.2 x 6.4 x 3.3 in. (158 x 163.6 x 82.7 mm)
Approx. Weight	41.6 oz. (1180g)camera body only	TBA
Price	$5,999.95	$6,800.00



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Once you see the comparison above,

I suggest you do not need to be affected by the debate on the forums, and other myths have you heard between Canon and Nikon.  

You must have a strong personal principle. You are going to be a user of the camera, so you have to be a master who had a strong belief, whether you will choose Canon or Nikon.

You are also free to choose another camera like the Pentax K-30 or other cameras like the Olympus E-5, Sony Alpha A77; you can even glance at the cameras manufactured by Sigma, SD 15 or SD1.

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