Nikon D750 & D780

Snow, frost and wintery Christmas cuteness. Not. Family visiting from Australia with new born wanted some pics... And it looks more like summer! Global warming and tonal image warming have a lot to answer for...
(And another vote from me for the Peak Slider, wonderful piece of kit, best thing since sliced bread)
Happy Christmas people!

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minnnt said:
Nope. It was a nice system and undoubtedly the X-T2 has improved on that even further. I shot motorsport with it just fine, even before the v4 firmware update.
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As I said though panning is fine, taking subjects moving back and forth not so good. Yes you can get shots but compared to the D750 it's far behind and it gets frustrating. Obviously just my opinion :p
 
Lets not turn the D750 thread in to another Fuji vs Nikon thread lol

Saying that I am always tempted to try a XT-2 but it would mean selling the D750 and looking at prices I might not afford to get one back if I didnt like the jump!

Going to try get some Christmas snaps this year, usually forget to take my camera with me on the various family visits!
 
JJ! said:
Lets not turn the D750 thread in to another Fuji vs Nikon thread lol

Saying that I am always tempted to try a XT-2 but it would mean selling the D750 and looking at prices I might not afford to get one back if I didnt like the jump!

Going to try get some Christmas snaps this year, usually forget to take my camera with me on the various family visits!
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I wasn't, I have both systems and very happy with each (y)
 
minnnt said:
Have you used the 50-140?

I didn't really see much difference between the X-T1 and D750 with regards to shooting motorsport. It's not all about panning.
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No, but to fair my 'complaints' with AF were not related to motorsport :p Obviously you found it OK, I found/find it frustrating which proves that folk need to try for themselves (y)
 
I had the XT-1 and 35mm f2 and 18-135 in the summer for a month.

I enjoyed the experience and love the fact that looking through the "viewfinder" on the Fuji is WYSIWYG I missed the out & out quality of the Nikon and went for a D750 (only because I got it for a stupid price).

I do miss the little Fuji as it's a more "fun " camera to use but there's no denying the Nikon's better as a workhorse. For me anyway.
 
snerkler said:
No, but to fair my 'complaints' with AF were not related to motorsport :p Obviously you found it OK, I found/find it frustrating which proves that folk need to try for themselves (y)
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With the correct lens. If your trying to track with the 35 then that will more than likely be the issue. I would only use the 35 for a game of football.
 
minnnt said:
With the correct lens. If your trying to track with the 35 then that will more than likely be the issue. I would only use the 35 for a game of football.
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I've used the 18-55 and 18-135 too and comparing that to the 24-120, but yes I agree the lens helps (y).
 
A little out of season and not very christmasy but I've been going through and processing some images from earlier in the year. I quite like leaving images for several months before processing them further, it helps me to look at the images without the vivid memories of photos that looked good on the back of the camera and didn't come out as I wanted them to.

So here are some christmas Atlantic Puffins!!! I will try to put some tinsel on the Puffins when I revisit in July for next christmas' image postings. All images taken with a 70-200 and 1.4TC.


Atlantic Puffin Head On by Rob Cain, on Flickr


Atlantic Puffin by Rob Cain, on Flickr


Atlantic Puffin by Rob Cain, on Flickr
 
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rob-nikon said:
A little out of season and not very christmasy but I've been going through and processing some images from earlier in the year. I quite like leaving images for several months before processing them further, it helps me to look at the images without the vivid memories of photos that looked good on the back of the camera and didn't come out as I wanted them to.

So here are some christmas Atlantic Puffins!!! I will try to put some tinsel on the Puffins when I revisit in July for next christmas' image postings. All images taken with a 70-200 and 1.4TC.


Atlantic Puffin Head On by Rob Cain, on Flickr


Atlantic Puffin by Rob Cain, on Flickr


Atlantic Puffin by Rob Cain, on Flickr
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Great, first one in particular. I'd love to get close to some puffins, tried Bempton Cliffs this year but they were a long way off.
 
snerkler said:
Great, first one in particular. I'd love to get close to some puffins, tried Bempton Cliffs this year but they were a long way off.
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Wasn't the 150-600 long enough to reach them pal?? Maybe a D500 to get closer ;)
 
rookies said:
Wasn't the 150-600 long enough to reach them pal?? Maybe a D500 to get closer ;)
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I can crop to compensate ;) But no, they were a long way off and you really needed a spotting scope.
 
snerkler said:
Great, first one in particular. I'd love to get close to some puffins, tried Bempton Cliffs this year but they were a long way off.
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Bempton was where I first saw a Puffin and it was a long way off. The problem at Skomer can be they get too close, I've often had minimum focus distance issues! The first one was roughly 2m away so there is a little crop to centre it. They will literally stand on you if you stay still enough, I've found them standing on my camera bag to get a better view.
 
rob-nikon said:
Bempton was where I first saw a Puffin and it was a long way off. The problem at Skomer can be they get too close, I've often had minimum focus distance issues! The first one was roughly 2m away so there is a little crop to centre it. They will literally stand on you if you stay still enough, I've found them standing on my camera bag to get a better view.
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Wow, I'd love that. Having one stand on me would be better than taking a pic any day of the week ;)
 
The other half wants to go and see puffins. I've I'll take her as I'd like to photograph them myself.
 
kingo15 said:
The other half wants to go and see puffins. I've I'll take her as I'd like to photograph them myself.
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If you go to Bempton take a telescope to shoot through ;) Ganets are close though.
 
snerkler said:
Wow, I'd love that. Having one stand on me would be better than taking a pic any day of the week ;)
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They are puffins not women [emoji14] [emoji12]
 
snerkler said:
Wow, I'd love that. Having one stand on me would be better than taking a pic any day of the week ;)
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You can get really close to the Puffins on the Farne Islands, well worth the trip and only a bit further up the east coast from Bempton. I enjoy Bempton Cliffs but found the Farnes to be a fantastic experience except for the Terns who dive bomb on a regular basis!
 
wardy07 said:
You can get really close to the Puffins on the Farne Islands, well worth the trip and only a bit further up the east coast from Bempton. I enjoy Bempton Cliffs but found the Farnes to be a fantastic experience except for the Terns who dive bomb on a regular basis!
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Thanks, will have to go one day (y)
 
Morning all, I do a lot of long exposures bought a Nikon eye piece cover that I use, or use my hat.

Both are a little faffy.

Anyone know if I can get a replacement eye cover that some Nikons have that has the flip on the eyepiece that covers the viewfinder??

Cheers.
 
posiview said:
Morning all, I do a lot of long exposures bought a Nikon eye piece cover that I use, or use my hat.

Both are a little faffy.

Anyone know if I can get a replacement eye cover that some Nikons have that has the flip on the eyepiece that covers the viewfinder??

Cheers.
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The D700/800's have an viewfinder shutter but it is built into the camera rather than removable. I don't think there is one that can be fitted as an accessory on the D750 or similar cameras (i've not come across one). The viewfinder shutter is the only thing I miss from the D800, I've already lost one of the plastic slip on eye covers when using it with the D750. The good thing with the slip on ones is you can leave it on and just use live view (that does drain batteries quite fast). The only problem is getting it to stay on the D750, I've thought of using insulation tape to secure it or a small tether to one of the camera lugs.
 
rob-nikon said:
The D700/800's have an viewfinder shutter but it is built into the camera rather than removable. I don't think there is one that can be fitted as an accessory on the D750 or similar cameras (i've not come across one). The viewfinder shutter is the only thing I miss from the D800, I've already lost one of the plastic slip on eye covers when using it with the D750. The good thing with the slip on ones is you can leave it on and just use live view (that does drain batteries quite fast). The only problem is getting it to stay on the D750, I've thought of using insulation tape to secure it or a small tether to one of the camera lugs.
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There a view finder shutter on the d500 too bit odd since it sold for wildlife photographer lol.

But I am using the camera as a allrounder and impress
 
rookies said:
There a view finder shutter on the d500 too bit odd since it sold for wildlife photographer lol.

But I am using the camera as a allrounder and impress
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The 'pro' bodies seem to have them. The D500 and D700/D800 are all similar 'pro' body styles hence they have the same viewfinder shutter.
 
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wardy07 said:
You can get really close to the Puffins on the Farne Islands, well worth the trip and only a bit further up the east coast from Bempton. I enjoy Bempton Cliffs but found the Farnes to be a fantastic experience except for the Terns who dive bomb on a regular basis!
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Indeed, only a mere 160 miles further north! Jokes aside though, the farnes are great for puffins. A 70-200 works pretty well there as you can get very close.
 
gad-westy said:
Indeed, only a mere 160 miles further north! Jokes aside though, the farnes are great for puffins. A 70-200 works pretty well there as you can get very close.
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Heading to the farne islands with the CC in June. Any tips?
 
rob-nikon said:
The D700/800's have an viewfinder shutter but it is built into the camera rather than removable. I don't think there is one that can be fitted as an accessory on the D750 or similar cameras (i've not come across one). The viewfinder shutter is the only thing I miss from the D800, I've already lost one of the plastic slip on eye covers when using it with the D750. The good thing with the slip on ones is you can leave it on and just use live view (that does drain batteries quite fast). The only problem is getting it to stay on the D750, I've thought of using insulation tape to secure it or a small tether to one of the camera lugs.
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On the Facebook D750 group someone put a photo of the eye peice tethered to a bit of floss, tie it to the eye peice then put the eye peice in situ and the other end to the strap loop. Hope this may help.
 
rob-nikon said:
The 'pro' bodies seem to have them. The D500 and D700/D800 are all similar 'pro' body styles hence they have the same viewfinder shutter.
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So the 750 isn't a professional body [emoji12] how strange of nikon not to include this very useful bit of technology.
 
Graham said:
On the Facebook D750 group someone put a photo of the eye peice tethered to a bit of floss, tie it to the eye peice then put the eye peice in situ and the other end to the strap loop. Hope this may help.
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After mentioning it earlier I've now tied a piece of cord to the DK-5, the opposite end can be attached to the camera strap lung using a reef style knot. Hopefully it will save losing that £6 piece of plastic.
 
Graham said:
So the 750 isn't a professional body [emoji12] how strange of nikon not to include this very useful bit of technology.
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It is strange but I guess it's another feature to differentiate between ranges. I'm not that bothered about the differences between the 'pro' and 'prosumer/consumer' body shapes, I still can't work out how some don't see the D750 as the D700 replacement due to the body shape/size. I've never really understood this whole pro body thing.
 
Ive got a D750 but any camera that has a 'scene' mode dial on the top has definitely been designed with the hobbyist in mind. It's not even a robust dial and rather flimsy. Of course you can make money with any camera and cameras do not need a label. It's a tool for taking photographs at the end of the day. The D750 is really good camera but overall I prefer my D810 for usability.
 
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