cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

The D750 is more of a replacement for the D700 that the D810 which is higher MP, but slower because of that. I think of the D750 as the little brother to the D4s as it shares a lot of features with it. To me, the D810 would be a better choice for landscape and architectural work, and the D750 better for sports. If they're still selling the D750 with the 24-120/f4, I'd jump on it from the D700. I sold my D700 about 9 months ago and replaced it with my D3. IMHO.

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

Both the D810 and the D750 are full frame cameras. The images they record are the same at any specific focal length. The difference is that the D810 records the image at a higher resolution. This is important only if you intend to print images of very large size (i.e., 20" x 30" or greater), or if you need to crop the image and still maintain high resolution. The D810 cannot match the frame rate of the D750 while maintaining the 36mp resolution. In DX mode, the D810 has a higher frame rate, but resolution drops to around 15mp. I think the D750 is a better option for most people: Less expensive, higher frame rate, articulated LCD screen, better high ISO IQ.

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

Leon, check out what Ken Rockwell says about both the D750 and the D810. his link is:
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/comparisons/d810-vs-d750.htm
-FiddleMaker

Frank W Loc: Adirondacks in NY

You don't suppose she's doing a better job now, do ya ??? :D

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

"While I can use my laboratory..." Do you think he really has a laboratory? :D

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Her work is always really good. Hard to not work hard to keep up to her standards.

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Thanks, I've read everything he and others have said on the two.

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Knowing all that doesn't make the decision any easier. Thanks.

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

The d700 and the d3 are really the same camera in different frames. With a grip, there isn't any difference in size either. The 14-120 f4 is a fine lens, but so is the 28-70 and other quality lenses I now have. But thanks for the input. Leon

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Respectfully, not so, but somewhat close. The subtle differences make a huge impact on what I do - sports photography. That's why, at present, I use a D4s with the D3 being second fiddle. As I more fully retire, I may drop a level in camera selection. If I were to buy a new body for sports backup, it would be a D750. If I were to buy a new body for everything else, it would be a D810. Just my opinion. In the days when I worked with three bodies, I always had one of the higher MP varieties. Great for those celebration shots, which clients always wanted to blow up to poster size! If I could only have one, big dilemma! In that case you'll need to decide which features are the most important to you, keeping in mind that the higher MP body will not be as good in really low light. Best of luck!

Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

I'm not sure that is even true about the speed though. The D750 is barely faster than the D800 for frame rate; but another aspect for sports and similar situations is the buffer size. Does the difference between 5 or 6 or 7 fps make any difference? If one were 10 fps, yes!

But what does make a difference is the buffer size. The D750 can buffer only 15 NEF Lossless Compressed 14-bit files, while the D810 can buffer 28. That is of huge significance if you shoot sports in Continuous High mode. At the peak of action, at 5 FPS, 15 images is a total of 3 seconds of burst mode. The D800 will allow about twice that. For any sport with action bursts longer than 3 or 4 seconds the D810 is vastly faster.

There are a lot of other little things too. The D750's fastest shutter speed is 1/4000 vs 1/8000 for the D810. The flash sync speed is 1/200 vs. 1/250. The D750 only uses SD cards, while the D810 has a CF card slot. I'm sure there are a dozen other differences that are minor, but nice.

But the big difference is 36 MP vs 24 MP. If you crop a lot or print large, 36 MP of resolution is very significant.

And in the end the price tag is probably the balance point for all of the other pros and cons. The D810 may have all the advantages, but it comes at a price. Everyone will see that in a different light, so it's your call!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Do you think maybe he meant "lavatory"?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Probably. :D

Leon S Loc: Minnesota

Thanks Apaflo. It appears that I will be ordering an 810 sometime this week. You have pointed out a few facts I didn't notice, especially regarding the size of the buffer. Since I have been using a 700 since it came out, the body style and size is familiar and poses no learning curve. Sometimes when I shoot my wifes d800. I think it is my d700 I have in my hands. The other day I tested both 750 and 800 in store light at 3200 iso using the same lens set at about f8 and could find no difference in noise, but slightly sharper image with the d810. For me, I think the 810 is best suited for what I do. Since this will probably be the last camera I will ever buy, I want it to be the best. I will however miss the fold down screen. I've gotten to old and out of shape to get down on my knees to take a shot. Just thought of something. With the mgs of the d810 I could just put on a wide angle, lower the camera as far as I can get it, and then crop the shit out of the picture until I have what I want. Leave it to the elderly to find a way around anything. Thanks leon

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I have a D7000 and tried the D600 back when it came out.
I really dislike the button layout on both and the D750 is similar.
I have used the D200, D300, D700 and now have the D800.
While it may seem trivial to some, a similar layout is important if you're shooting events, particularly when they are held in dark venues.