Nikon D750 & D780

minnnt said:
#5 is a pretty nice mono. Well done. Glad you're getting used to it.

I think i will have to use the 14mm inside somewhere just so i can say I've used it!!
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Are there any cathedrals or such like close ish to you? 14mm would rock some of the interiors I reckon.
 
Well been playing with the new D750 and amazed at the focusing and ISO performance... 12000 ISO - its a new world :O yeah there is noise at 12000 but even then its not horrendous and the photo is unable
 
John Young said:
Well been playing with the new D750 and amazed at the focusing and ISO performance... 12000 ISO - its a new world :O yeah there is noise at 12000 but even then its not horrendous and the photo is unable
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My guess is you meant USABLE?
LOL
 
Like you @John Young I am trying to decide between the D810 and the D750.
I am having trouble clicking the buy button at the moment.
I guess you are happy with your choice so far then?
 
GHP said:
Like you @John Young I am trying to decide between the D810 and the D750.
I am having trouble clicking the buy button at the moment.
I guess you are happy with your choice so far then?
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I have not had it long or even tried all the feature's yet like highlight meetering but so far I am very impressed especially with the low light focusing which is the main reason I bought it but also the ISO performance is outstanding.

Only time will tell when I use it property for a wedding but I am looking forward to using it
 
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GHP said:
Like you @John Young I am trying to decide between the D810 and the D750.
I am having trouble clicking the buy button at the moment.
I guess you are happy with your choice so far then?
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I think once you have decided on what you want from the camera based on your shooting style and needs, it is a simple decision. I love the D750 and it is the best camera I ever owned. With the D610, I never had issues with IQ, but there was always an itch, but with the D750 I am nit feeling any urge.

The only time I feel like having the D810 is when I need to crop. Having said that I also realised that investing in good prime or zoom can still give me much better crops as the IQ and sharpness is stunning for my needs ( no print atm)

There is no doubt that the D810 is a better camera from a technical point of view.
 
Tis incredible, really. I don't love the noise at 12800 ISO, but then I didn't even like the noise at 400 ISO on my previous camera :)
But as you say it's perfectly usable - and up to and including 6400 it's not at all intrusive.... amazing. Can't wait for some proper light.
 
anibap said:
I think once you have decided on what you want from the camera based on your shooting style and needs, it is a simple decision. I love the D750 and it is the best camera I ever owned.
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I wish it was that simple !! LOL
I have absolutely no doubt that the 750 is a better camera than I would need. The 810 even more so.
But I have been using a D700 for a couple of years, and used a D300 before that, and it comes down to the ergonomics.
To be blunt, the D750/610/7xxx cameras feel like toys in my hands compared to the size and layout of what I'm used to.
I don't mean that they are poorly built, it's just the size, and button layout doesn't feel comfy.
I tried a D7000 but got rid, as I couldn't "gel" with it, for the same reason.
This is why instead of buying the camera, I have been getting my lens lust sorted out.
But now it's crunch time, and I don't need any more glass!
I need to man up and buy one or the other.
 
GHP said:
I wish it was that simple !! LOL
I have absolutely no doubt that the 750 is a better camera than I would need. The 810 even more so.
But I have been using a D700 for a couple of years, and used a D300 before that, and it comes down to the ergonomics.
To be blunt, the D750/610/7xxx cameras feel like toys in my hands compared to the size and layout of what I'm used to.
I don't mean that they are poorly built, it's just the size, and button layout doesn't feel comfy.
I tried a D7000 but got rid, as I couldn't "gel" with it, for the same reason.
This is why instead of buying the camera, I have been getting my lens lust sorted out.
But now it's crunch time, and I don't need any more glass!
I need to man up and buy one or the other.
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TBH, sounds like you should get a D810.
 
twist said:
TBH, sounds like you should get a D810.
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This is the way my mind is thinking.
I don't actually need the big files though, I tend not to crop too much, so get it right in camera wherever I can.
The only camera I haven't tried is a Df !! :whistle:
At least the Df is SO different I wouldn't be able to make comparisons !
 
I toyed with the 810 and the only things better with the 810 vs 750 was the increase in MP and that it was a full size camera. I couldn't justify the MP increase and the only thing that concerned me was the physical size of the camera having already got a full size one. I didn't play with one before buying it but soon as I put it in my hand it felt very comfortable. It still looks tichie compared to the D200. However, it does look odd with a 150-600 sigma sport attached.

The low light, better focusing and flippy screen were a bonus over 810. The extra price of the 810 was the final clincher for me. No regrets but then I've not used the 810.
 
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GHP said:
I wish it was that simple !! LOL
I have absolutely no doubt that the 750 is a better camera than I would need. The 810 even more so.
But I have been using a D700 for a couple of years, and used a D300 before that, and it comes down to the ergonomics.
To be blunt, the D750/610/7xxx cameras feel like toys in my hands compared to the size and layout of what I'm used to.
I don't mean that they are poorly built, it's just the size, and button layout doesn't feel comfy.
I tried a D7000 but got rid, as I couldn't "gel" with it, for the same reason.
This is why instead of buying the camera, I have been getting my lens lust sorted out.
But now it's crunch time, and I don't need any more glass!
I need to man up and buy one or the other.
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I don't have big hands and perfectly happy with the D750 ergonomics - one reason could be I never used a pro body. When I handled the D810 for some time, it felt much better in handling compared to the D750 other than the grip. From a D700, I think you may find yourself more happy with the D810. It also balances nicely with the 70-200 F2.8 and heavier lenses.

Go for it. I think a lot of people will have the D810 and D500 as a perfect combo for most shooting needs.
 
GHP said:
I wish it was that simple !! LOL
I have absolutely no doubt that the 750 is a better camera than I would need. The 810 even more so.
But I have been using a D700 for a couple of years, and used a D300 before that, and it comes down to the ergonomics.
To be blunt, the D750/610/7xxx cameras feel like toys in my hands compared to the size and layout of what I'm used to.
I don't mean that they are poorly built, it's just the size, and button layout doesn't feel comfy.
I tried a D7000 but got rid, as I couldn't "gel" with it, for the same reason.
This is why instead of buying the camera, I have been getting my lens lust sorted out.
But now it's crunch time, and I don't need any more glass!
I need to man up and buy one or the other.
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I like the layout of the D750 (and therefore the D6xx and D7xxx's) but having recently switched to a D810 I now prefer it's layout to the others (for some odd reason I never got on with the D700 ...) - cannot fault it at all.
 
anibap said:
I don't have big hands and perfectly happy with the D750 ergonomics - one reason could be I never used a pro body. When I handled the D810 for some time, it felt much better in handling compared to the D750 other than the grip. From a D700, I think you may find yourself more happy with the D810. It also balances nicely with the 70-200 F2.8 and heavier lenses.

Go for it. I think a lot of people will have the D810 and D500 as a perfect combo for most shooting needs.
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I do have big hands but still prefer the D750, it's the deep grip that makes all the difference for me.
 
GHP said:
This is the way my mind is thinking.
I don't actually need the big files though, I tend not to crop too much, so get it right in camera wherever I can.
The only camera I haven't tried is a Df !! :whistle:
At least the Df is SO different I wouldn't be able to make comparisons !
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If you don't need the full res then just with a smaller file size, you have the option of large, medium and small RAW files.
 
snerkler said:
If you don't need the full res then just with a smaller file size, you have the option of large, medium and small RAW files.
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Not on the D810, only the option of large or small (sRaw) ... not 100% sure but I don't think have the option of small medium and large raw files on the D750 either ...
 
PaulButler said:
Not on the D810, only the option of large or small (sRaw) ... not 100% sure but I don't think have the option of small medium and large raw files on the D750 either ...
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Sorry, misread the manual (I don't have the D810) :oops: :$. Yes looks like it's only jpeg that you can change the file size.
 
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anibap said:
I don't have big hands and perfectly happy with the D750 ergonomics - one reason could be I never used a pro body. When I handled the D810 for some time, it felt much better in handling compared to the D750 other than the grip. From a D700, I think you may find yourself more happy with the D810. It also balances nicely with the 70-200 F2.8 and heavier lenses.

Go for it. I think a lot of people will have the D810 and D500 as a perfect combo for most shooting needs.
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I shot D4 bodies before switching to D750. The grip and the lightness combined have been a revelation. It's a great camera ergonomically. The only improvments I would make for a new itteration:

1) That sexy new AF system in the D5.
2) Better buffer
3) Touchscreen and LV AF from the D500
4) Focus peaking in LV mode.
5) No flash
6) A U3 button
7) More dynamic range and less ISO noise (even though it excels in both regards)
8) the AF-On button and joystick from the D500 and no AE-L button.

1-4 are things I'd defo love. I can take or leave the others.
 
decigallen said:
I shot D4 bodies before switching to D750. The grip and the lightness combined have been a revelation. It's a great camera ergonomically. The only improvments I would make for a new itteration:

1) That sexy new AF system in the D5.
2) Better buffer
3) Touchscreen and LV AF from the D500
4) Focus peaking in LV mode.
5) No flash
6) A U3 button
7) More dynamic range and less ISO noise (even though it excels in both regards)
8) the AF-On button and joystick from the D500 and no AE-L button.

1-4 are things I'd defo love. I can take or leave the others.
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If they were able to add the new AF system, better buffer, 1/8000, and the auto lens tuning I would be queuing up to have them take my money. I guess what I really want is a D5. :)
 
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Chuckoir said:
Gah, ever since I upgraded to the D7200 (from D60), part of me wishes I'd gone FX... o_O

*wanders over to the classifieds*
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Not trying to temp you in any way but I got my 70-200 from Gary, and he was a great person to deal with and the lens looked totally as new...... G'waan..!
 
stevewestern said:
Not trying to temp you in any way but I got my 70-200 from Gary, and he was a great person to deal with and the lens looked totally as new...... G'waan..!
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I would, but there's the small matter of shifting all my DX gear first... o_O

Edit - looks as though someone has saved me from myself... :D
 
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Two great presentations Anirban, really nice B&W conversions showing a good full range of tones with detail in the shadows & highlights. (y)

I like the 16 x 9 crop purely because the converging virticals don't appear to converge quite so much. But my preference would still be for the first presentation as the full image has so much lovely detail it seems a shame to crop some of it out.

George.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Two great presentations Anirban, really nice B&W conversions showing a good full range of tones with detail in the shadows & highlights. (y)

I like the 16 x 9 crop purely because the converging virticals don't appear to converge quite so much. But my preference would still be for the first presentation as the full image has so much lovely detail it seems a shame to crop some of it out.

George.
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Yep, first image is my preference too.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Two great presentations Anirban, really nice B&W conversions showing a good full range of tones with detail in the shadows & highlights. (y)
I like the 16 x 9 crop purely because the converging virticals don't appear to converge quite so much. But my preference would still be for the first presentation as the full image has so much lovely detail it seems a shame to crop some of it out.
George.
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snerkler said:
Yep, first image is my preference too.
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Thanks and agree with you both. I have a fascination for 16x9 crops.

Here's one inside Santo Spirito in Sassia. a mass prep was going on hence couldn't take any better angle of view. Handheld with 24-85 VR


Chiesa Santo Spirito in Sassia by Anirban Acharya, on Flickr
 
I still have a hankering for wider than 24mm and it`s getting harder to resist ...
 
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