Nikon D6 3D Auto Focus Tracking Abilities

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Testing the Nikon D6 3D Auto Focus Tracking Abilities

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Nikon D6, 200-500mm Nikkor Lens

Nikon D6, 200-500mm Nikkor Lens

Nikon D6, 200-500mm Nikkor Lens

I wanted to see how the D6 tracked a group of Autocross cars racing straight-on towards me using Nikon's 3D auto focus option.  For these photos, I took screen shots with the AF focus points turned on as shown in Nikon NX Studio. Out of all of the sequences for each car, I didn’t notice any that were out of focus. The Nikon D6 was able to track the vehicles coming straight on at high speeds. I was impressed. All photos taken with the Nikkor 200-500mm 5.6 lens. More to come with my full Nikon D6 review. In the meantime, let me know in the comments below if you have the D6 or your thoughts on going mirrorless vs DSLR.

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Welcome to Robert G Allen Photography. I'm a professional multi-disciplinary commercial freelance photographer based in the Pacific Northwest and a Nikon DSLR Enthusiast.

While my career has primarily been as an event photographer, this website represents other areas of photography for which I have professional competency and enjoyment. The resulting front page gallery and single subject galleries are the result of a combination of client assignments and personal areas of interest.

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