Nikon D6 3D Auto Focus Tracking Abilities

Camera TestingNikon D6
Written By Robert G Allen Photography

Testing the Nikon D6 3D Auto Focus Tracking Abilities

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.

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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.

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