Nikon Officially Announces the D750: I personally don't see what all the fuss is about. It is basically a D6x0 with a tilt screen and built in wifi.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

I personally don't see what all the fuss is about. It is basically a D6x0 with a tilt screen and built in wifi.

alsheppard123 Loc: St. george, Utah

I'm getting ready to purchase a Nikon, probably a D5300. I've been reading the Hog and people are saying to wait until the new Nikons come out in September then there will be price drops in existing models. Is the D750 the only new model Nikon is going to release? Are there going to be any price drops?

amehta Loc: Boston

Nikon_DonB wrote:

I personally don't see what all the fuss is about. It is basically a D6x0 with a tilt screen and built in wifi.

It has the AF module from the D4S/D810.

amehta Loc: Boston

alsheppard123 wrote:

I'm getting ready to purchase a Nikon, probably a D5300. I've been reading the Hog and people are saying to wait until the new Nikons come out in September then there will be price drops in existing models. Is the D750 the only new model Nikon is going to release? Are there going to be any price drops?

I don't think the models which would be announced this month would affect the D5300 prices. The consumer-level D5300 is in a pretty steady, 1-2 year upgrade series. The expectation of announcements this month are all pro-sumer level cameras.

K_Duncan Loc: Whiteville, NC

alsheppard123 wrote:

I'm getting ready to purchase a Nikon, probably a D5300. I've been reading the Hog and people are saying to wait until the new Nikons come out in September then there will be price drops in existing models. Is the D750 the only new model Nikon is going to release? Are there going to be any price drops?

I think it would only apply to cameras that are close in specs. For instance, if the D7200 were to be announced, the D7100 price would probably drop. I don't think the D5300 price would likely change. But when it was announced, the price of the D5200 wend down a little. IMHO.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

amehta wrote:

It has the AF module from the D4S/D810.

I don't know amehta, 51 points versus the 39 of the D600. Is that really that much of a big deal. Just more cluttering up the viewfinder if you ask me. And those will get used "how often?"
But then again, "What do I know?" J M H O!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Nikon_DonB wrote:

I don't know amehta, 51 points versus the 39 of the D600. Is that really that much of a big deal. Just more cluttering up the viewfinder if you ask me. And those will get used "how often?"
But then again, "What do I know?" J M H O!

Don, I think it depends entirely on your style of shooting as to what gets used and how often.
To some, the focus system is the ONLY thing that is important on a camera! :lol:

bennetphoto Loc: Knoxville, TN

The build of the camera (magnesium alloy and carbon fiber) along with waterproofing and dustproofing is a nice upgrade from the D-610 as well.

amehta Loc: Boston

Nikon_DonB wrote:

I don't know amehta, 51 points versus the 39 of the D600. Is that really that much of a big deal. Just more cluttering up the viewfinder if you ask me. And those will get used "how often?"
But then again, "What do I know?" J M H O!

I think it's more the speed of the AF system than the number of focus points. The module with 39 points (Multi-CAM 4800) is not as capable as the older 51 point module (Multi-CAM 3500FX), much less the newer one (Multi-CAM 3500FX II).

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Nikon_DonB wrote:

I don't know amehta, 51 points versus the 39 of the D600. Is that really that much of a big deal. Just more cluttering up the viewfinder if you ask me. And those will get used "how often?"
But then again, "What do I know?" J M H O!

Geez, I have enough trouble with ONE focus point. With 51 I'd be like that 9 year-old girl who shot her instructor! :lol:

hlmichel Loc: New Hope, Minnesota

Do the additional focus points mean that the D750 won't have all the points compressed in the center of the viewfinder?

I don't use every point on my D7100, but I do use the out points quite a bit.

amehta Loc: Boston

hlmichel wrote:

Do the additional focus points mean that the D750 won't have all the points compressed in the center of the viewfinder?

I don't use every point on my D7100, but I do use the out points quite a bit.

I expect that the points are still generally in the center, just like with the D800-series. Hopefully they'll spread out with the D5/D820?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nikon_DonB wrote:

I personally don't see what all the fuss is about. It is basically a D6x0 with a tilt screen and built in wifi.

People seem to say that every time a new body is announced. We move ahead by small steps, not by leaps and bounds. Compare that to a D70. I'm sticking with what I have, but for people looking to upgrade, it would be a good choice.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Nah, the processor is much faster, bigger buffer, as is a superior auto focus system, incredible low light, 60 frames per sec. movies, Wi-Fi. I think you are mistaken.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

alsheppard123 wrote:

I'm getting ready to purchase a Nikon, probably a D5300. I've been reading the Hog and people are saying to wait until the new Nikons come out in September then there will be price drops in existing models. Is the D750 the only new model Nikon is going to release? Are there going to be any price drops?

OMG - i know the price difference is a lot but once you get an FX, you really are in another world.