I was just reading the reviews about this camera, and found that the T6 powers on, confirms focus, and captures an image in about 0.4-second, a fine mark for an entry-level SLR. And in bright light its 9-point autofocus system locks onto subjects and fires in about 0.13-second—not the fastest out there, but not slow either.
But in dim conditions the focus speed slows to 1.4 seconds when using the optical viewfinder, which is terrible for an SLR—the D3400 focuses in 0.5-second in the same conditions.
Nice pictures @annester. Kids are enjoying your company too.
Good information. Yes, I was faced with the challenge of shooting moving kids in dim rooms. It was difficult to find the balance between focusing and finding enough life. Practice, practice, practice. As a newbie, it may be easier to start outside.