User Feedback Needed on Nikon D750
Dec 17, 2016 11:48:15 #
I love using the D610 but really miss having a tilt (or ariculated) monitor like I have on the D5300. I am looking at the D750 primarily for that reason. But the several factory recalls up to March of this year concern me. So, my question here is to those who own the D750: would you buy it again, or has it been too problematic? The second part of the question is this: please share whether your camera was issued before March of this year or after. If the newer issues have been problem free, that would make the decision for me.
P.S. I know some folks will want to recommend other cameras, but I will ask another question regarding my use for the full-frame under a separate post. Because I have accessories and lenses for the Nikons, I want to stay within these two choices. I already have a DX sensor camera, so don't want the D500. Also, my budget is modest.
Your relevant feedback is much appreciated!
P.S. I know some folks will want to recommend other cameras, but I will ask another question regarding my use for the full-frame under a separate post. Because I have accessories and lenses for the Nikons, I want to stay within these two choices. I already have a DX sensor camera, so don't want the D500. Also, my budget is modest.
Your relevant feedback is much appreciated!
Dec 17, 2016 12:14:00 #
dmeyer wrote:
I love using the D610 but really miss having a til... (show quote)
I have had the D750 since introduced. I absolutely love it. Both recalls were non factors. I never noticed the flare but sent my camera in anyway, the second did not affect mine. There have been no issues at all. I have never been able to figure out why so much was made of the recalls, Nikon handled them well. I have not heard of a camera coming out that has features that would make me want to change. I would think I will have it for years.
Terry
Dec 17, 2016 12:23:44 #
I have a D750, and bought mine last year on my birthday Dec. It had one recall. I sent it in, and Nikon returned it to me with the adjustment made in one week. I have been very happy with the camera's performance. I take a lot of wildlife photographs. My work area is in Dallas, and I live in NE Texas. 137 mile commute, so I have lots of opportunities for subjects.
I also have a DX 5200, and originally was going to purchase a D800 next. But with the coming of the D500, this will be my next purchase. The specs and performance features of this camera are awesome.
Good luck with your choice, its not the camera but what the image is in your mind before you hit that shutter.
I also have a DX 5200, and originally was going to purchase a D800 next. But with the coming of the D500, this will be my next purchase. The specs and performance features of this camera are awesome.
Good luck with your choice, its not the camera but what the image is in your mind before you hit that shutter.
Dec 17, 2016 12:25:55 #
Yes I'd buy it again if $$$ was an issue. It great bang for the buck. I have a December 2014 model. The ability to show exposure changes while in Live View is enough to sell me the camera again.
Dec 17, 2016 14:35:54 #
Terrym9 wrote:
I have had the D750 since introduced. I absolutely love it. Both recalls were non factors. I never noticed the flare but sent my camera in anyway, the second did not affect mine. There have been no issues at all. I have never been able to figure out why so much was made of the recalls, Nikon handled them well. I have not heard of a camera coming out that has features that would make me want to change. I would think I will have it for years.
Terry
Terry
That's what I needed to hear, Terry...good camera from the earliest production. Thanks!
Dec 17, 2016 14:46:05 #
Bob Davis wrote:
I have a D750, and bought mine last year on my bir... (show quote)
Thanks for your positive feedback on the D750, Bob. Your interest in the D500 makes sense if you primarily shoot wildlife. I looked at it, but the highest ISO without discernible noise is lower than on my D5300. Probably not an advantage for shooting night skies. What I do like about the D500 are the external controls and the absence of the AA filter. Just wish Nikon would have removed the AA filter on the D750. Still, for me, the D750 would be my preference based on nearly same price and same weight as the D500.
Dec 17, 2016 14:52:57 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Yes I'd buy it again if $$$ was an issue. It great bang for the buck. I have a December 2014 model. The ability to show exposure changes while in Live View is enough to sell me the camera again.
I failed to notice you were now shooting with the D750 when I looked at your response and image on the other post re: night sky photography. Now I understand your confidence in my Nikon having the advantage over the older Canon cropped sensor. Good to know that your early production camera hasn't let you down. Thanks for adding perspective to your opinion, Paul!
Dec 17, 2016 15:17:03 #
dmeyer wrote:
I failed to notice you were now shooting with the D750 when I looked at your response and image on the other post re: night sky photography. Now I understand your confidence in my Nikon having the advantage over the older Canon cropped sensor. Good to know that your early production camera hasn't let you down. Thanks for adding perspective to your opinion, Paul!
You are certainly welcome! I just love this camera. I can shoot pretty much anything with it from Birds in flight to macro. Would I like to have a high mega pixel (D810) camera? Sure. Would I like to have the fast action beast - D500? Definitely! But this is an excellent all around camera, no question about it!
Dec 17, 2016 15:20:26 #
dmeyer wrote:
Thanks for your positive feedback on the D750, Bob... (show quote)
Your D5300 does not have an AA filter.
I tried a D7000 some years back. I dumped it because of the button controls. The D500 fixes one problem with that: the buttons are lighted. But the second problem was the little green screen you are supposed to use with the buttons. It was unreadable without reading glasses which I normally do not use. That couples with an inactive info screen. I much prefer the active info screen for control.
My D800 has the same problems as the D7xxx but I live with it because of the image quality. I also learned that on the D800 you can set the on/off switch to light up the info screen by pushing past on. It then shows the button info on the LCD when you find a button, at least.
I also prefer my D5300 because of the light weight and articulated screen. I might replace it with a refurb D5500 some day.
Dec 17, 2016 15:23:18 #
dmeyer wrote:
I failed to notice you were now shooting with the D750 when I looked at your response and image on the other post re: night sky photography. Now I understand your confidence in my Nikon having the advantage over the older Canon cropped sensor. Good to know that your early production camera hasn't let you down. Thanks for adding perspective to your opinion, Paul!
You'll really miss the articulated screen for night sky photography. I doubt the tilt screen will help much.
Dec 17, 2016 17:04:33 #
MtnMan wrote:
Your D5300 does not have an AA filter. br br I tr... (show quote)
I'll be out you way in September, MtnMan. Yes, I know my D5300 has the AA filter removed--that's why I sold my D5100's and replaced them with the D5300. The D500 hasn't caused me any GAS so far. It's just disappointing that the D750 still has the AA filter.
The D610 also has the option to bring up the 'info' screen by pushing past the 'on' button.
Weight is certainly a consideration for me and the cameras I am looking at are all lighter then the D7xxx and D8xx. I tried out a D5500 before getting the D5300 but the touch screen didn't matter to me and the LCD on the camera wasn't functionaing properly, so it went back. The tilt/or articulating screen matters a lot to me, though.
Dec 17, 2016 17:07:38 #
MtnMan wrote:
You'll really miss the articulated screen for night sky photography. I doubt the tilt screen will help much.
Why would tilt vs. articulated make a difference in night sky photography? Sometimes the articulated screen worries me for fear I'll break the hinge accidentally. I find myself handling it with kid gloves. You're not suggesting that the tilt isn't 'live view' are you?
Dec 17, 2016 17:26:56 #
dmeyer wrote:
Why would tilt vs. articulated make a difference in night sky photography? Sometimes the articulated screen worries me for fear I'll break the hinge accidentally. I find myself handling it with kid gloves. You're not suggesting that the tilt isn't 'live view' are you?
The tilt screen on the D750 is active in live view.
Dec 17, 2016 17:30:32 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
The tilt screen on the D750 is active in live view.
I would assume so, but I was puzzled that maybe I was missing something.
Dec 18, 2016 05:23:54 #
dmeyer wrote:
I love using the D610 but really miss having a til... (show quote)
Bar none, one of the best cameras money can buy and one of the best cameras Nikon has ever produced!!
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