I'll take a crappy OVF over an EVF any day. Even rebels can get a grip (pun!). It would be AWESOME to have such a great workflow as being able to backup (and “tease”) raw 5-star images from every job or adventure…, I’d love more options for automatic wireless transfer to external devices such as 1-5TB external 2.5″ drives. Nikon EN-EL15b battery. Following on the D750 the D780 could – indeed should – be ideal for sport and wildlife photographers. We didn’t mention this as clearly in the D750 comparison earlier, but the D780 just FEELS a little faster. Best Mid-Range Full Frame Mirrorless: Canon R6, Sony a7 III, Nikon Z6 II, Panasonic S5. So, it’s no surprise that we are yet again mentioning a slight frustration with a camera’s wireless setup. 45+ is (again, total honesty) …complete overkill unless you’re doing serious landscape work or studio portraits, and plan to make absolutely huge prints. Better than any currently sold Canon? Fantastic battery capacity, nice grip, nice balance, sturdy built, very good af (i.e high hitrate), ovf and mirrorless af for liveview an movie, n-logg 10 bit, 12 step dynamic range in movie. Sorry, but you can bark as loudly as you want, that "only one slot is a utterly bad failure" is just a lame argument for SONY fanboys that were p1ssEd of after years of bashing from Canikon dSLR owners with dual slot memory cards bodies. That's right, a camera from 2012. Take a look. The event, which will show off a new 'DN' lens for mirrorless camera systems, is set to take place at 7am ET (4am PT) on December 1. Is it one of the best DSLRs we’ve ever used? You posted an answer that is not related at all to what I said. Your account will be downgraded to a Free Account at the end of your Premium Membership trial. Still, there are plenty of people who already have a bunch of Nikon F-mount lenses that they’d like to use natively, or people who still just like optical viewfinders. Simply put, with the D780 on the table representing (almost) DSLR perfection, the advantages of mirrorless are narrowed down to literally just three or four things: Okay, let’s say you’re still set on using DSLRs, but you either already have a D750, or you’re shopping around and you see that you can get a mint used D750 for about $700-800, or a refurbished one for about $1200-1300. Real world education & resources from the most successful wedding photography studios in the world. The design of the grip … It happens when you drop your camera I guess. The optical finder option is still a huge asset, plus, not having to use an adapter for F mount glass, also an asset. This is a subtle change, but one that could throw off anyone hoping to shoot with both cameras. How many people out there have 5 or more F-mount lenses? Nikon D750 – A Full-Time Wedding Photographer’s Review, iPhone Photography Tutorials (And Other Smartphones), Nikon upped the usefulness for landscape and nightscape long exposure photography significantly by extending the native shutter speed range from the typical 30-seconds to whopping, The EXPEED 6 image-processing engine means the camera is capable of ample speed, making it an, WIth UHD 4K30 Video, N-Log, & 10-Bit HDMI Out, the D780  boasts, The multi-CAM 3500 II 51-Point AF System means that, although the AF points aren’t as spread out as a D5 or a Z6, the, I’d love to be able to automatically wirelessly transfer the raw files of any image I 5-star in-camera, and have it go into a folder that Lightroom Mobile (and thereby, LR CC) can import. Low light is covered a bit in the Image Quality section, and you can use the comparison tool to make your own assessments. It would still be a bit cheaper to go 3rd party, but not nearly as much as the D850 grip/battery for $950 vs $200 (or whatever it was). I had the salesman put the Nikon 24-70 2.8 on the body. There are aperture control limits for some lenses. Of course, if someone is convinced that the D780 is "the" camera for his needs, then obviously he cannot go wrong as it is a solid offer / body. In 2016, Nikon operating profit was 35 billion yen, operating margin 4.2%, return on equity (ROE, profitability) 5.5%. Meaning no matter what weather or situation it is - cause the buyer still need his pictures. The Nikon Zs and the Panasonic SL's are rather nice. Btw, if you like to visit a pro page. For sure, having better 4K on a stills camera like the D780 is great but I would definitely choose the Z6 if video was my priority (actually I have already chosen the Z6 to complement my D750). Even 13 year olds can see that. If you like optical viewfinders and cameras that qualify for, “Jack of all trades, master of…quite a few, actually!” …then you should get the D780. I don't care about ibis. I ask in peace. It’s just really convenient, especially for those who do a lot of zooming and scrolling, AKA pixel-peeping. Frankly, this noise was so a pity coming from guys with lame and poor knowledge what they are talking about. @tbcass I guess Nikon was expecting their XQD would to be a great hit!! Both cameras are incredibly spec’d and affordable, making Nikon’s sphere of digital cameras one of the most exciting on the market today. You're right dude big mistake leaving it out, but so was leaving the grip contacts out! Nikon Z6 Review – Does Sony Have Serious Competition? Now they are kind of getting beaten by those same rules, as their most recent releases haven't had much new stuff. Okay, seriously, in this full review, we’ll explain exactly why you might be interested in the Nikon D780, and why you maybe should just buy a Nikon Z6 instead. I am not saying that others should make the same choice. Look, no grip is pathetic no matter who does it. What’s the best camera for less than $1000? What follows are the headiest products of 2020, the ones photographers really want. You shoot the charts handheld, without a mirror lock up? Probably the first thing most Nikon D750 owners will start to notice if they move across to the D780 is the improved autofocus. D5 is top of the class camera while D780 even with the grip no one bought is the bottom of the line camera. Nikon D780 has external dimensions of 144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99″) and weighs 840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz) (including batteries). Decide what you want. It does excel at stills. well, when I say that the image quality of the Pentax K1-ii is clearly better, it is based on the image quality comparator of dpreview. It seems likes an SLR with well executed live view and video features. If it only had the IBIS, i would order one right now :(. This would be extremely convenient for overnight timelapses, and long days of video shooting. Now, three months later, the company has confirmed in a statement that the personal information of past and current employees was taken from its servers. 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When using the EN-EL15b battery … Wedding photographers need reliable cameras, plain and simple. This new battery, the same one that somehow didn’t do so impressively in the Z6/Z7, (and is the same form factor as the D750‘s battery) …somehow manages to deliver much more battery life in the D780. HOWEVER, the Z mount is future proof and so far, the S lenses represent the best glass Nikon can make. The D750 is an excellent stills camera. Maybe after my tax refund or during the end of year sales. In today's world, when you release a new product, if you want attention and positive buzz it has to be perceived as offering something groundbreaking and cutting edge. No, absolutely not. One thing we've been really impressed with in recent Nikon cameras is how well thought-out their video mode is. As a 6-foot 2-inch male with hands to match, I found the Z6 controls to be just a touch cramped, and in my D850 review I mentioned how the controls were just a touch spread out; the D780 is a Goldilocks of ergonomic comfort for me. Power specifications top. The D850 is also an excellent stills camera, but no it is not the high ISO body that the D780 is. And changing focusing mode was earlier only possible with dedicated oddly placed button and selector wheel...It is a pitty that DPreview won't spent more time and attention on this camera. But pay attention to the lens used and only look at raws shot below ISO 1000. That's why there are also non-reflex cameras from them. Vital to keep broad Custom options especially in the flexibility to shoot with complementary AF controls. Otherwise I would save your stimulus check. Seriously, get a life. It also features nearly 150 wonderful images from past Olympics games. "The majority may not be."? Why would they not put in IBIS when they had it in Z6!! Many reasons to get a D780 over a Z6 for me. To be honest, my 5DMK1 puts out better IQ than what I'm seeing in these JPG's. The rear camera (or cameras) on an iPhone has all the latest bells and whistles, but how do you use them to capture a selfie or record a video of yourself? C'mon Sushi, that is no response to what I just said. SD Card is not 10 but more than 20 years old but it keep getting updated in terms of speed, capacity and reliability (the latest being SD-UC). The Nikon MB-D16 is an ergonomically designed battery grip for the Nikon D750 DSLR camera. Do you normally read what person says or just trying to push your agenda? We've been putting the new Nikon D780 to the test in places both near and far – here in the snowy/rainy streets of Seattle, out at a professional rugby match and in the sun-drenched streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. In terms of mirrorless (live view) autofocus, the D780 is benefitting from Nikon’s latest on-sensor autofocus technology, which hopefully also benefits from the continued firmware updates, just like the Z6 and Z7 have done over the last year-plus. I tested the camera next to a D800E at 180mm and also 1/30s handheld and my experience is exactly the opposite: the D800E reaches about 50% of the lp/mm the D780 reaches handheld in this extreme situation. Ha ha. Compared to January 2019 sales numbers, the DSLR category is down 30%. For some reason Z6 users insist their choice is right for me. Most of the statements were pretty general about the image quality as well. This battery pack accepts one EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery or six AA batteries if used with the optional MS-D14 AA Battery Holder. Don't believe us? (Although as a content creator myself, I’d be happy to own both a D780 and a Z6! They put their eggs in another basket. I do miss the AF-assist lamp. So why does Nikon launch a camera with no option for a vertical grip with release button for shooting in the vertical position? Sigma's new primes promise very good performance and light weight, when paired with L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The camera retains separate exposure settings for stills and video modes, meaning you don't have to furiously scroll from the fast shutter speeds needed to freeze action in stills mode, to the slow shutter speeds needed to give a smooth look to your video. And the original thing was about the D780. ", https://petapixel.com/2019/11/12/nikon-says-its-cameras-need-to-justify-their-existence-as-a-business/. It would be great if you could attach a battery grip like you can with the D850 and shoot at … I will continue watching out for thorough reviews but won't know for sure until I give the D780 a try. Premium Membership Okay, but that just says you don't shoot higher ISOs, above 12800, and that you don't need really good liveview+video AF. Also, you can't seem to comprehend that there are fast SD Cards that are way faster than cheap slow and trash you seem to be using. So, if I had a bunch of f-bayonett lenses I would defenetely take the D780 as a camera that could be interesting. But for most of us it is a good way to compare ;). Can we see the comparative results of this from the 780? I mean, Mark Twain said, there are three kind of lies, lies, damn lies and statistics. 4.2 out of 5 stars 288. I’d put them both to very good use filming video and timelapses, shooting stills & long exposures, etc…). And DSLR lives on, Canon get a lot of attention with the new 1 DX MKIII. Like in the D750 and 850 reviews? The D850 is realy good for people who need high res images (to print large or whatever) but there's a trade-off. Do you like having full, advanced control over exposure and focusing settings, and having as many customizable options at your fingertips? It has been fantastic. Unlike the D750, the screen is touch-sensitive. I see it very often in night photos, when you need to accommodate highlights and push the shadows by 3-4 stops (not 5-6). Long live the DSLR! @ G masterYea, not every article praises Sony... i feel your pain, "Or is it that DSLR cameras are being built by raiding the parts bin?". The D4 has a resolution of 16.2 megapixels, whereas the D780 provides 24.3 MP. D780 … In this respect, it's like the Z6: there may be an option to add a two-battery grip at some point in the future, but it won't have duplicate controls for portrait orientation shooting. (I also notice that this review perpetuates the silly DP Review "banding in the deep shadows" thing for the Z cameras, which is not real-world-significant. IMO, unless someone has lots of D screwdriver glass, there's absolutely no reason to get a D780 in 2020. Hi Rishi,Its not clear what is meant by "and no risk of shutter-induced shake". But that's me, you don't have to agree! You don't need to spend a fortune to buy a camera that's designed for videography. The D780 allows for up to 2,260 shots per charge, a life saver for long outings and interval timer photography. Some people give the impression that a camera could be the best at everything possible but if it didn't use an XQD card it would be unacceptable. Nikon D780 Review – The Best DSLR, In A Mirrorless World, Copyright 2019 SLR Lounge. I'm surprised that they didn't address this issue with the D780. Once the battery grip is installed, it provides an alternate, vertical shutter release button, so it does not leave you holding the camera in an awkward shooting position. ... $2,299.99 Your price for this item is $2,299.99. Um, image quality is largely determined by who is holding the camera. I shoot mostly horizontal shots, even when capturing portraits, but when I do need to shoot vertical, I just rotate my camera in alternating directions to keep my wrist from cramping up. Remember, if you’re obsessed with megapixels, a simple panorama (made even easier by Lightroom’s raw DNG panorama tool now) can easily take you to 50-100+ megapixels with any camera! 0 This is the best review I have seen so far and by a Z6 user. The fact I cannot mount the new lenses on this camera makes it a poor buy for me. 69. Set them up for overflow, backup, or separating RAW and JPEG photos. In other words, whether you want an optical viewfinder or an electronic viewfinder, you should probably be paying attention to what Nikon is doing. But then by looking at D780 it really combines the advantages with DSLR’s with the advantages for mirrorless. This makes it unusually quick and easy to jump from the optimal stills setup to your preferred movie settings, without having to constantly reconfigure. Thinking D500 (750 at bargain) or D780 / 750, as I have some great Nikkors and my D300 has finally given up. Nikon EN-EL15b battery. All three were better than their F-mount equivalents. Doesn't seem like you are the target audience for this camera as you are a happy Z shooter. Dual slots accept fast UHS-II SD cards that easily handle the camera’s fast burst speeds and keep the buffer clear. Hey but back then I was limited by film. The camera business is down >20% world wide. So the DSLR will vanish in the not-too-distant future, like the Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) that was popular from the 1930s to the 1960s. bigger. It targets areas of 3D Printers, Laser processing systems, Integrated optical processing machining solutions, 3D measurement systems in digital manufacturing, sports imaging, robot vision, healthcare with cell culture applications, AI diagnosis. If you’re not going to think of “jumping to mirrorless” soon, that is. Action of any kind, from weddings to sports to wildlife, can be demanding of both autofocus and image quality. Well, maybe you didn’t read my text so good.Yes DSLR will in sometime vanish, still many of them are good enough or for some users like sportsfotographers, still better. Most probably Nikon realized its blunder and will avoid in its next FF mirrorless iteration. The D780 might be using witchcraft, I’m not sure. The D780 is probably still better in low light than the D850, and the D750 (IMO) between the three, remains the king (if the D780's ISO performance is truely similar to that of the Z6). Exactly. Maybe the reason for this lack is that the D780 is already a big 'un. As long as you weren't expecting the whole OVF. If they had only figured out how to cram an at least somewhat capable IBIS unit in here, it would be real winer. The D780 is relatively affordable with excellent low-light capabilities, 51-point AF using the D5 algorithm running on Expeed6. All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998 - 2020 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. The color shift in the Z6 file is so glaring. The fact that it upset Gon0S so much that he had to make a long rambling reply to me makes it even better. Today, the company announced the release date for its new D780 full frame camera as well as the technical specs. I have been using Nikon system since the film era. Personally, again, I’m happy to have such a lightweight camera versus the D850, as both a long-days-of-work wedding photographer, and an adventurous hiker. Technical Editor Richard Butler's pick was the unusual lens that gave him the opportunity to try something new. You’ve well described the D780 specs, so I’ll just address some of the ancillary issues, for one, lack of a vertical grip: I have the battery grip for my D750, but I do *not* miss it on the D780. Nikon D780… Sony's new Visual Story app for iOS promises event and wedding photographers a variety of useful tools, designed to simplify their workflow and enhance their business. Enter the Ulanzi ST-09, an adjustable mount that allows you to turn an Apple Watch into a live viewfinder on the rear of your iPhone. Not all EVFs are created equal. Be sure to hit up your local camera store or rental companies like Borrowlenses & Lensrentals to give it a spin and see for yourself. Id D780 did not have a flip screen wouldn't it still be a crossover? I’ve never cared for the impressive “status symbol” that a battery grip presented, I think it’s silly to believe others are impressed by the size of your camera. The no grip controversy was way overblown. Most never bought it for the D750. ... DSTE EN-EL15 Replacement Li-ion Battery for Nikon 1 V1 Z6 Z7 D500 D600 D780 D800 D850 D800E D810A D750 D7000 D7100 D610 D7200 Camera. After all the D780 is just a mirrored Z6 without the use of the fantastic Z series lenses. Do you want DSLRs to die? I haven't tried any other Sonys but on that basis I would be wary of not trying out modern electronic viewfinders before purchase. Excellent menu expansion by adding the customizable Z i-Menu: respective Setups in Stills, Movie and Playback. I think some of it has to do with the limits of how certain AF is implemented in DSLRs (specifically, how AF is implemented for the OVF). I stand by that. :), From a former D750 user what i was doing with said D750 I would buy another D750 over the D780 or just go to the D850 if you want to stay put with a DSLR. Quality of photographs is 98% in the operator anyway. This is the kind of feature that you just can’t quantify, and yet it makes a photographer’s life so much easier…. Sigma has introduced its new 'I series' of compact, premium full-frame lenses for E and L mounts. If you want to shoot video you really would be better served with an electronic viewfinder and sensor stabilisation. The Nikon D4 and the Nikon D780 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in January 2012 and January 2020. With regard to battery life, we’ve been told Nikon D780 users can expect to shoot approximately 2060 shots on a single charge. Nikon is not trying to protect that market. Yes... Maybe the R7 will change that... or maybe not... Until you run low on light. The D780 has great ergonomics, though, and it only takes a little getting used to the button layout, namely the two front Fn buttons, (the DOF preview and the Fn button, that is) …before you’re loving the overall experience. Ironically Olympus seems to be the first mover on that.That said:I am considering buying a dslr again.It will be available and it will be excellent.

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