This may help give a idea of size compared to the D610 & D810, found this on Jared Polin's flickr
This is the #Nikon #D750 sandwiched by he #D610 and #d810 why didn't they just name it the D710. So far there are some really cool features that my D4s doesn't even have. Going to make some very detailed reviews. by jaredpolin, on Flickr
Joe, that doesn't illustrate anything at all
Just shoot the damn thing right in the first place (not meaning you deci but anyone) people need to study lighting and exposure.
ok the comment was slightly tongue in cheek but a so called professional body with "A" mode seriously? thats auto ,not aperture priority.
ok the comment was slightly tongue in cheek but a so called professional body with "A" mode seriously? thats auto ,not aperture priority.
i see what your saying about whether you use the dial or not but its a "nonsense" no need thing that could have for example been another more usefull thing hope that makes sense. also the d700 has 4 user modes which are just i button away cheers mike.I think you misunderstood my point - it's not about getting the exposure right, it's about creative underexposing or (less common) overexposing. Using that DR to capture something you couldn't do straight out of camera - preserving highlights that would be lost with 'correct' exposure. Sam Hurd's underexposure wasn't accidental, but rather it's part of how he shoots and I love that.
My current style of photography is influenced by these amazing new sensors. I love upping my game when I find new abilities in my new gear. The D750's tilt screen should add another dimension to how I shoot.
For those who shoot JPG or have no interest in doing stuff like that, then I yeah, I get your point. There's really no reason to upgrade if you're happy with the images you're getting.
Does it actually bother you though? Would it affect how you work? Doesn't the Canon 5Diii, a very capable body used by pros everywhere, have an Auto setting? It certainly has a PASM dial.
If you've used a D6** you'll come to thank every God you can think of for the U1 and U2 functions, especially if you shoot weddings or events. I can set U1 with a base setting for inside the church while U2 is setup for outside, meaning with a flick of a dial I am ready to shoot the couple at the church doors on a bright day after exiting a dark church. I can set U1 for the backlit top table and U2 for the front lit reception room where the guests are watching from.... etc etc. All of this while still shooting manual and never touching the dreaded AUTO function. In fact, I don't think i've set any camera i've ever owned to either P or Auto modes, and it's never bothered me that either are there!
My only disappointment with this dial, the root of so much silly consternation, is that I would have liked it to have even more (U)ser settings banks.
pookey as agressive as ever amateur or professional why put something on a camera that the "target" user will never use,waste of space in my opinion.Who gives a s**t if it has an auto mode. Does it make YOU any less professional by owning it? Don't need it, don't use it. Simple.
Bloody amateurs.... far too obsessed with what your gear "says" about you. Are you even a professional? You think professionals would actually give a crap if a camera had an auto mode on it? FFS.... who cares?
pookey as agressive as ever amateur or professional why put something on a camera that the "target" user will never use,waste of space in my opinion.
thats my point its not about amateur or pro just no need for auto on a camera of this spec, or am i missing something?
Yes, if I'm using it!Yes.. you're missing something. There's a use for an automatic mode on all cameras. Sometimes you just need to work fast to record something when creative or artistic interpretation is of no importance. Most professional SLRs still have a programme mode too, why aren't you complaining about that? The D810 has "P" mode... Is that also not a full auto mode. Does that make the D810 an amateur camera?
Yes, if I'm using it!
Got to admit that while i shoot full manual 99% of the time if i need to use flash then P mode it is for meYes.. you're missing something. There's a use for an automatic mode on all cameras. Sometimes you just need to work fast to record something when creative or artistic interpretation is of no importance. Most professional SLRs still have a programme mode too, why aren't you complaining about that? The D810 has "P" mode... Is that also not a full auto mode. Does that make the D810 an amateur camera?
Just thought it maybe helpful to some people if they wanted to see the camera compared side by side, bloody hell you don't have to have a strop over it.
I have the 810; had the 800... there's a lot of variables to "acceptable noise," and you can get away with a ton if you're taking a D8xx and using it at less than 10%.The noise is more than acceptable when at base ISO. Obviously things change from 800 upwards. It's opened up all sorts of new creativity in my shooting in both sunlight and long-exposure nighttime stuff. As I've said, I was firmly in the "why won't they replace the D700 properly" camp until the D750 was announced.
I don't use the word pro to be snobbish but whatever the equipment from knives and pans to cameras pro stuff is normal better as it's designed for a lot of use. In many cases it's overkill but a pro camera would be even better built and have more buttons. It would also normally be larger as when using big glass it helps with balance.Who gives a s**t if it has an auto mode. Does it make YOU any less professional by owning it? Don't need it, don't use it. Simple.
Bloody amateurs.... far too obsessed with what your gear "says" about you. Are you even a professional? You think professionals would actually give a crap if a camera had an auto mode on it? FFS.... who cares?
Just back from having a lengthy bit of time with one in a shop, thanks to a good friend who works there.
For anyone belittling the build, simply don't until you've tried it. Its not a d620. It feels robust and professional. The grip is much deeper which helps it feel more balanced. Although lighter than the d610 on paper, the solidity means it doesn't feel that way. Back button shooters wont like the lack of AF-on button but as I'm used to the reprogrammed back button on the d610, it didn't bother me. Pity they didn't add one or at least make the existing al button a bit closer to the thumb grip.
The screen doesn't make it feel cheap or amateurish. Its respectably solid. The display looks fantastic too, although i couldn't get exposure preview in lv mode - the manual had led me to believe that was possible.
Af was easily as snappy and accurate as my d4. Very impressive. Metering though was the most impressive thing. It seems to deal with backlighting and judges dark colours better than the d4.
Colours and image quality are superb, but nothing you haven't already seen on the d810/d610. WB pretty much nailed it every time.
Mine has a custom mode "FA" which is called Freaking Awesome. It is the next level from pro, where the camera doubles up as a transformer that can shoot lasers...My camera is always set to "P" for professional mode. 60% of the time, it works every time.
My camera is always set to "P" for professional mode. 60% of the time, it works every time.
So I have a real dilemma... unless Nikon plan to bring out a new camera in the next few months!! Currently have a D700 with a D300 as backup or when I need reach. While I love everything about the D700 I do want to upgrade... getting even better ISO would help, having more MP would at times be nice and obviously technology has moved on since the D700 came out. Depending on budgets I may keep the D700 as backup so that I have 2 FF cameras.
Looking forward to getting one next week. The Af really impressed me in the shop. Obviously i'd need to put it through more rigorous tests, but first impressions are that its at least as good as a D4.
Blank canvas and ross harvey pretty much matched my thoughts on it.
Does it have the light up buttons on the rear?
It does seem hard to make a case for the df. If it had better AF it might be an option. I pretty much hated it though - apart from the sensor.