Nikon D750 & D780

anibap said:
I need to set my U1 and U2 modes as I haven't done it yet. Here's what I am planning for U1 and U2

U1 - Fast shutter speed to capture general motion (not sports as such) - 1/250, Manual, Auto ISO max 12800 and AFC 3D or 21 point and HSS
U2 - Flash use - manual, 1/125 ISO 400 AF-C Single. Commander mode inbuilt flash set to '--' and SB700 on 1/2 power in camera. HSS enabled.

The beauty of setting HSS as standard is that any speed below 1/250 will automatically use the sync speed and anything above HSS will be active. This way there's no need to worry about sync settings as long as the loss of power in HSS is taken care of. I have used HSS before with lenses wide open (1.8) and it really works great.

Will add a cheap On camera iTTL trigger for my SB700 and Yongnuo 560 III (set to slave) later. What do you guys use for radio triggering for enthusiast and amateur use?
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On the D750 I've had problems with sync speed using Yongnuo 602s, Aputure Plus Trigmaster (the new model is supposed to be better) and the YN560tx. No issues at all with the Godox X1 system.
 
minnnt said:
Love the first one.
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Cheers David.... difficult to fail in Melbourne. Never known air quality like it in a CIty - makes for great shooting (Day or Night)
 
The missus used to live there. They spent 5years in Australia in total. Lived in Sydney first then moved there. She still has family out there. I've never been lucky enough to visit but I'd like the chance to some day. Having said that though, i absolutely hate hot weather. :LOL:
 
Great shots Barry, No1 and 3 are the best for me. Spent about 2 1/2 years in Oz in various places over the years.
 
minnnt said:
The missus used to live there. They spent 5years in Australia in total. Lived in Sydney first then moved there. She still has family out there. I've never been lucky enough to visit but I'd like the chance to some day. Having said that though, i absolutely hate hot weather. :LOL:
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Most of your type do!:exit:
 
Has anyone found a good way of cleaning the focussing screen (without taking it out) as a rocket blower doesn't get rid of the crap on it?
 
minnnt said:
The missus used to live there. They spent 5years in Australia in total. Lived in Sydney first then moved there. She still has family out there. I've never been lucky enough to visit but I'd like the chance to some day. Having said that though, i absolutely hate hot weather. :LOL:
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Go in Winter... The hottest it got when I was there was 22!
 
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snerkler said:
Has anyone found a good way of cleaning the focussing screen (without taking it out) as a rocket blower doesn't get rid of the crap on it?
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Dyson?
 
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Melbourne pretty famous for getting weather from the 4 seasons on the same day at certain times of the year. Spent 4 years in Oz "when I were a lad" best for me was Noth Queensland and the top end, Katherine and Darwin mainly with a bit of bush thrown in. Did get a bit warm and wet at times though, remember on one job we used to have a bet on the weather forecast, 31 or 32 C next day.
 
Any suggestions for a good, cheap emergency back-up body that has a similar layout to the D750 (and preferably battery, but that's not critical)?

DX is fine, it's unlikely to get used (it will be a spare third body) but may come in handy as the wife is hoping to second shoot with me once or twice in the future.
 
Is the 85mm f1.4g any better than the 1.8g? Been offered a 1.4g for £500....
 
ukaskew said:
Any suggestions for a good, cheap emergency back-up body that has a similar layout to the D750 (and preferably battery, but that's not critical)?

DX is fine, it's unlikely to get used (it will be a spare third body) but may come in handy as the wife is hoping to second shoot with me once or twice in the future.
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D7100 maybe? depends how cheap we talking?

Same battery and layout similar.
 
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JJ! said:
Is the 85mm f1.4g any better than the 1.8g? Been offered a 1.4g for £500....
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imo yes :)

ukaskew said:
Any suggestions for a good, cheap emergency back-up body that has a similar layout to the D750 (and preferably battery, but that's not critical)?

DX is fine, it's unlikely to get used (it will be a spare third body) but may come in handy as the wife is hoping to second shoot with me once or twice in the future.
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D7000 perhaps? (same battery and layout & cheap as chips now)
 
JJ! said:
Is the 85mm f1.4g any better than the 1.8g? Been offered a 1.4g for £500....
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The 85 1.4g is a better lens overall. Produces better bokeh and smoother OOF areas, has less CA. The 1.8G has edge in sharpness wide open, but the 1.4G has more character in the final images. 1.4G also renders a warmer image.

It will depend on what you like prefer. At £500, I would buy the 1.4G
 
ukaskew said:
Any suggestions for a good, cheap emergency back-up body that has a similar layout to the D750 (and preferably battery, but that's not critical)?

DX is fine, it's unlikely to get used (it will be a spare third body) but may come in handy as the wife is hoping to second shoot with me once or twice in the future.
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Another thought (not enough coffee yet ...) maybe a D610 ??? that way lenses etc all fit and work the same - i.e. no crop etc ... terrific value for money these days.
 
PaulButler said:
Another thought (not enough coffee yet ...) maybe a D610 ??? that way lenses etc all fit and work the same - i.e. no crop etc ... terrific value for money these days.
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Agree. Or a D600 with lifetime shutter replacement warranty from Nikon and if they are tired of replacing, they send you a D610. There's one in FB UK Photo equipment buy/sell group going for £550. It is indeed terrific value.
 
Hi all,

New member here, had my D750 for nearly a year now and really love it. Came from a D90 and the step up to the D750 was an awesome move (sad to see some of my DX lenses go though)
One of my favourite features must be the U1 / U2 custom modes, i love the fact i could have the camera set up for any shooting situation and then instantly switch to my "portrait" setting at the turn of a dial..

Here's a pic of my daughter i took with the trusty 50mm 1.8 :) Look forward to being part of the community!


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Richard Jones said:
Hi all,

New member here, had my D750 for nearly a year now and really love it. Came from a D90 and the step up to the D750 was an awesome move (sad to see some of my DX lenses go though)
One of my favourite features must be the U1 / U2 custom modes, i love the fact i could have the camera set up for any shooting situation and then instantly switch to my "portrait" setting at the turn of a dial..

Here's a pic of my daughter i took with the trusty 50mm 1.8 :) Look forward to being part of the community!


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Welcome to the madhouse Richard.
Lovely shot, and I like the processing too. Looking forward to seeing your shots.
 
JJ! said:
Is the 85mm f1.4g any better than the 1.8g? Been offered a 1.4g for £500....
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85mm f1.4G for £500? Assuming good condition and UK I'd bite their hand off. If you don't want it I'll have it ;)

I'm actually in the market for an 85mm and can't decide, decision making is getting harder and harder the older I get :LOL: I got some money for my Birthday last week and could afford a new 85mm f1.8G, but then the talk of the "cream machine" a couple of days ago go me looking at the 85mm f1.4D and I really like the way it renders and so thought I might save up a bit more and buy a used one of those. But then I think would the Sigma f1.4 be better for roughly the same price used :banghead: :LOL:

Of course if I got offered the Nikon 85mm f1.4G for £500 I'd find the extra money from somewhere :whistle:

Oh and then there's the rumoured Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art on the horizon. However, I don't think this is a viable option as I'm sure it'll be quite a bit more expensive, and no doubt weigh about the same as a small tank ;)

I don't really do portraits and such like so don't want to go OTT on the cost, but a friend of mine has recently had a kid (like a week ago) and asked me to take pics at the weekend and all I had was my 70-200mm. They've said they'll want me to take more pics over the coming week, months and years so it'll be good practice for me and might give me the confidence and/or enthusiasm to do more portraiture/people photography and so think an 85mm could be a good investment. Plus the birthday money is burning a hole in my pocket :ROFLMAO:
 
ukaskew said:
Any suggestions for a good, cheap emergency back-up body that has a similar layout to the D750 (and preferably battery, but that's not critical)?

DX is fine, it's unlikely to get used (it will be a spare third body) but may come in handy as the wife is hoping to second shoot with me once or twice in the future.
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D600/610, D7000/7100/72000 depending on budget.
 
snerkler said:
85mm f1.4G for £500? Assuming good condition and UK I'd bite their hand off. If you don't want it I'll have it ;)

I'm actually in the market for an 85mm and can't decide, decision making is getting harder and harder the older I get :LOL: I got some money for my Birthday last week and could afford a new 85mm f1.8G, but then the talk of the "cream machine" a couple of days ago go me looking at the 85mm f1.4D and I really like the way it renders and so thought I might save up a bit more and buy a used one of those. But then I think would the Sigma f1.4 be better for roughly the same price used :banghead: :LOL:

Of course if I got offered the Nikon 85mm f1.4G for £500 I'd find the extra money from somewhere :whistle:

Oh and then there's the rumoured Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art on the horizon. However, I don't think this is a viable option as I'm sure it'll be quite a bit more expensive, and no doubt weigh about the same as a small tank ;)

I don't really do portraits and such like so don't want to go OTT on the cost, but a friend of mine has recently had a kid (like a week ago) and asked me to take pics at the weekend and all I had was my 70-200mm. They've said they'll want me to take more pics over the coming week, months and years so it'll be good practice for me and might give me the confidence and/or enthusiasm to do more portraiture/people photography and so think an 85mm could be a good investment. Plus the birthday money is burning a hole in my pocket :ROFLMAO:
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The f1.8g is spectacular.

I've nearly bought a second one but the 1.4 art rumour is keeping me hanging on!

Had a sigma 85. Amazing. Wish I hadn't sold it.

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These with the d750

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Sir SR said:
The f1.8g is spectacular.

I've nearly bought a second one but the 1.4 art rumour is keeping me hanging on!

Had a sigma 85. Amazing. Wish I hadn't sold it.

View attachment 65848 sigma 85. Might be d800 though.

These with the d750

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Thanks, would you say the Sigma is better than the Nikon f1.4d? I think the Sigma is sharper but I like the OOF areas of the f1.4d.

I had the f1.8g briefly. It was faulty so went back, but when it worked it was really nice. And it's really light which is a bonus.
 
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