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RE: Astrophotography: Volume Three - A Guide To Getting Started
As far as I understand astrophotographer needs, there is no visible difference between 6D and 5DmkIII :-)
Mark III has way better AF, more robust casing, dual memory card slot, weather sealing... and sensor that performs a tiny bit worse than 6D. As you pre-focus, keep your camera on the tripod, and use it only when there is no single cloud on the sky, it's better to go for 6D and buy better lens ;-)
So it looks like you did a good deal here! :D
Of course 5DmkIV with it's new sensor is a different story :-)
Valid points here, thanks for commenting @adamdo! Agreed, if we're comparing strictly for astrophotography purposes, then both cameras are essentially equal :) I use a 5DMK3 sometimes for general work purposes, and it certainly is much more robust than the 6D, but the price increase was just a bit too much to stomach for a personal purchase. So I did exactly what you mentioned - get the 6D and some better lenses :P
One day I'll be able to afford the 5DMKIV...one day...
Just a few more three-digit posts on steemit ;-)
Haha true! Let's hope this one manages to break the single digit mark, then we're off to a good start :)