Ektar H35Nvs D6
Kodak
Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
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Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Who should buy what
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the d6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | D6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £3,200 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.8MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K UHD 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | — |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 14fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~3580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 1450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | D6 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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