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Apr 20, 2016 09:36:40   #
Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.
 
When I had Nikons, the D750 was my goto camera.

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Apr 20, 2016 09:39:04   #
Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio
 
The truth is, for landscape work, either camera will work. You can print larger with the D810, but how big do you need to go? I have printed plenty of highly detailed 24x36" prints from my D3x (also 24MP), so if you get a tack-sharp image to start with 24MP is usually enough for most people's printing needs.

The D810, in my opinion, has better ergonomics though. The layout is more of a "pro" layout and I personally prefer the control layout over the D750. The D810 also has an electronic first curtain shutter that I believe is not on the D750. In Live View Mirror Up mode, this really eliminates any and all vibration from the camera during the shot and is something I use with nearly every D810 landscape image I take. I also like the base ISO of 64 on the 810 vs 100 on the D750 - it's only 2/3rds of a stop, but it's nice to have when you need to drop the shutter speed a touch more. It also has a few more buttons / options built in, including a dedicated AF-On button.

OTOH, the D750 has a nice tilt screen, making it easier to shoot if the camera is above or below you. It's also smaller which is a nice advantage when hiking. The D750 is also a bit better in the higher ISOs, so might be a good choice for nighttime photography. It also has slightly more sensitive AF, getting down to -3EV instead of the 810's -2.

In the end though, I think that in 95% of the circumstances (maybe higher) either camera will get you the same quality landscape image with the 810 adding an extra 12MP to the file.

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Apr 20, 2016 10:08:47   #
bpiekney Loc: Vienna, Virginia
 
I have had the D750 for about 6 months now and am very,very pleased with it. It is substantially lighter than the D800 or D810, a bit smaller, and in all the reviews I have read comparing the 750 with the 800 series it comes out to be the superior one in general head-to-head evaluations. I recently added a used Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 lens for an upcoming trip to the Galápagos Islands and in preparation have shot a number of images at 200mm, both in FX and in DX modes (yes, you can switch to DX on the fly tdo add greater reach, although you halve the pixels), then cropped the images heavily. The results have been terrific so far, with very sharp, crisp images and virtually no noise. I like to print big on an Epson 4800, usually around 16x20, and the results are excellent. A Nikon regional rep recently told a friend who works in a major photography shop here in the mid-Atlantic region that the D750 may well be the best camera - in general terms - that Nikon has made in years, maybe ever. I'm sure there are purists who would argue with me on any number of points when it comes to special techniques and needs that favor the 800 series but, for my money, you can't go wrong with the D750.

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Apr 20, 2016 10:29:59   #
Leon S Loc: Minnesota
 
I've had and used all the Nikon dxxx series cameras and enjoyed all of them. I now use a D810 and back up with a D700. To me the quality of the shots are the same since I don't do many posters. The biggest difference is how much cropping I can get away with. For a straight out of camera 8x10 I've printed many very good shots with a D300. In fact we have more framed 8x10 shots on our walls my wife has done with a D70 than any other D series camera. A camera in the right hands makes the biggest difference. LEon

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Apr 20, 2016 10:32:43   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
I know an individual who owns the D750. He was disappointed about the recall of his camera due to some shutter issues. He sent it in to Nikon USA, and they fixed, cleaned, and returned it promptly in his opinion. The camera is like new condition he claims. He said during the recall, he was considering the D810. Not anymore.

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Apr 20, 2016 10:41:04   #
Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia
 
nchalmer wrote:
I want to purchase a full frame Nikon and am trying to decide between the D750 and D810. I own and use a D300S for my wildlife photography, and am looking for a full frame for landscape photography. I would be using a 16-35mm Nikon lens (mostly). I also own and use the Nikon 200-400 which is also a FF lens. I've read reviews on both, and they both seem to be good cameras. Does anyone have advice on either of these cameras?


D810.. It's higher resolution for more detail is exceptional. If you are using the 16-35, I am assuming you do lots of landscape, then again the D810 is ideal. Everything else is convenience and bells and whistles. It is all about image quality and the D810 is still king.

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Apr 20, 2016 10:47:52   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
nchalmer wrote:
I want to purchase a full frame Nikon and am trying to decide between the D750 and D810. I own and use a D300S for my wildlife photography, and am looking for a full frame for landscape photography. I would be using a 16-35mm Nikon lens (mostly). I also own and use the Nikon 200-400 which is also a FF lens. I've read reviews on both, and they both seem to be good cameras. Does anyone have advice on either of these cameras?


I have a D800 for landscape. It takes fabulous images. If it gives up the ghost some day I'd replace it with a refurb of the latest D750 for the lighter weight, SD cards, and tilt screen. 24MP is good enough when not cropping.

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Apr 20, 2016 10:50:15   #
mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ
 
AzShooter1 wrote:
I have a D300 that I like a lot. I also have the 810 which I love. Going to Alaska and hope to get some great shots for printing. I know the 810 will be better for that. Not too familiar with the 750 though.


Hi, what lenses will you take to Alaska? I am planning to go next year and would like some Intel. Thanks.

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Apr 20, 2016 10:52:33   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
mymike wrote:
Hi, what lenses will you take to Alaska? I am planning to go next year and would like some Intel. Thanks.


200-500 and 16-35 if FX. 10-24 if DX.

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Apr 20, 2016 11:07:13   #
mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ
 
MtnMan wrote:
200-500 and 16-35 if FX. 10-24 if DX.


Thank you!

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Apr 20, 2016 12:27:44   #
AzShooter1 Loc: Surprise, Az.
 
I'm taking a 28 -200 and a 70 - 300 as well as my nifty fifty. I'll set the camera to DX for longer range on the 300 mm. Hope I get the shots I want.

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Apr 20, 2016 13:43:07   #
Dan De Lion Loc: Montana
 
nchalmer wrote:
I want to purchase a full frame Nikon and am trying to decide between the D750 and D810. I own and use a D300S for my wildlife photography, and am looking for a full frame for landscape photography. I would be using a 16-35mm Nikon lens (mostly). I also own and use the Nikon 200-400 which is also a FF lens. I've read reviews on both, and they both seem to be good cameras. Does anyone have advice on either of these cameras?


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If you use a sturdy tripod (10 to 20 pounds) the D810 will yield sharper pics at sizes greater than 24x36 inches. If you hand hold your camera both will turn out excellent 24x30 inch enlargements. For very large landscape pictures taken on a heavy tripod you should go with the D810. For a more general use field camera that is hand held the D750 will produce excellent 24x30’s.

Why? For the D810 the pixels are very close together. In fact a stack of about 25 pixels is about the same thickness as a single page of thin copier paper. So any movement of the camera, during exposure, greater than 1/25 of the thickness of copier paper will blur the image over several pixels and reduce the camera’s resolution. A number of things can produce such movement: mirror slap, shutter movement, exposure button movement, trembling hands. That slight movement can be reduced with a heavy tripod, mirror prerelease, delayed exposure, electronic apertures…

For me, the main field advantage of the D750 are the two user settings banks. These allow me to walk about making all sorts of changes to aperture settings, speed settings, bracketing, ISO, exposure compensation… And then, return to all my user defined default settings by choosing U1 or U2. That is, D750 goes right back to my personal default state.

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Apr 20, 2016 14:51:18   #
Kalina54 Loc: Flagstaff, AZ
 
I have to say that my D810 has been my favorite camera of all time. I however do like the tilted screen function of the D750 but my image quality on the D810 and the improved autofocus function are just amazing. I do have a D800 and a D800e as well but I can really pull the shadows with loosing any quality on the D810.

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Apr 20, 2016 14:57:50   #
Tiger1123 Loc: Hawaii
 
I for one like all the Nikon Cameras I own and have owned, they all were great for my use, with that said, I have both a D750 and D810 and basically like the 810 mostly because it balances better with all my heavy Nikkor D lenses, I have large hands and rather like heavy, balanced combinations. I only use the 750 when I go on trips and need the faster bursts...........My 2Cents

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Apr 20, 2016 15:36:25   #
CatMarley Loc: North Carolina
 
orrie smith wrote:
how large do you want to print? do you want to use the camera body as strictly fx, or would you occasionally want to use it as a dx body?
if you want to print larger than 13 x 19, or occasionally want to use the camera as a dx camera for the extra reach, the d810 is the way to go with it's larger pixel numbers. but if you do not print larger than 8 x 10, and are willing to keep the camera you presently own as your dx camera, the d750 would be your best choice.


Nonsense. Both cameras can be used as dx, and poster sized prints can be nearly indistinguishable from both cameras. I have seen very large prints from a 24mp camera, and they are very good!

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