Elsiss wrote:
I agree 100% with MTShooter. My d750 , when completely closed cannot snag on anything. There is no crevice to get caught on anything. Your screen most probably was not fully closed. I would not use any contraption to put any pressure on the screen to try to keep this from occurring again. Just make sure the screen is fully closed.
Will do! Thanks you Elsiss.
magpix wrote:
I attended a recent Nikon event where factory tech reps had all the new and current models available to handle. Someone asked how fragile these tilting LCD monitors were, and the rep grabbed a D750 by the extended monitor with a 24-70 mm lens attached and started swinging it around. We all gasped in horror, but he demonstrated just how solidly these things are built. Obviously I would never try this myself, but now I don't worry about breaking anything under normal conditions.
Wow! Now I feel a LOT better! Thanks for that.
OnDSnap wrote:
Never happened to me...although I have the battery grip which does kind of protect it from grabbing onto something. As mentioned was it locked in place? The fact it requires a bit of a tug to open it normally, to me would suggest it may have been opened slightly...
Thanks, OnD. It most likely was a bit open. I will be much more careful to check that it is fully closed from now on. BTW, I did return grey market grip for US one (Adorama) and, you're right, it was tough to find where to register it on NikonUSA.
OddJobber wrote:
MT's comments are on point but I think jdm is not the only one to have this problem. The tilt screen on the newer D500 has more taper on the sides and there is a small detent in a bottom corner to limit accidental opening.
That's a valuable observation for me and for other 750 owners. Thanks for the insight, OddJobber.
quixdraw wrote:
Haven't had the problem you have had, but checking with my D 750, it is possible to run a heavy rubber band inside the handgrip, on the inside of the control panel and down the right edge of the monitor, and inside the battery door. Only downside is that it partially covers the focus assist. Not particularly attractive, but it works. I usually use the rubber bands to keep the caps on extra charged batteries for travel.
Thinking about it, you could make a contoured strap with leather and Velcro with a hole punched for the focus assist -- would be a better long term solution and look nicer too.
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Thanks, Quixdraw. You are way more resourceful than I. I'll give your ideas a whirl. Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions.
Regards,
jdm
MT Shooter wrote:
I have to wonder if the screen was not fully closed when you put it in the bag the previous time. The D750 tilt screen closes almost flush so there is precious little exposure for it to be "snagged" by anything. Its a very durable feature and would take a lot to cause significant damage to it.
Thank you, Carter. Your comment makes me feel more assured, and yet I will still be vigilant about making sure the screen is flush when going into the bag. It was also a tight squeeze for my 750 body ... I travel (by car) a bit and am guilty of getting as much glass into the bag as possible.
BTW ... I welcome any comment from Shooter of "The Bundy Bear." To this day, it remains my favorite post.
Regards,
jdm
I just got the 750 and am loving it so far. This is my first experience with a tilt screen LCD, and this feature had no influence on my decision to buy this camera. (I'm coming from the 7100 with no tilt.) I just pulled it out of my bag and the LCD screen got caught and pulled open. I am always gentle with my equipment and fortunately there was no damage to the screen, but I wonder if I gave it a stronger tug that the screen could break off. So my question to the Awesome Hogs is whether there is a way to lock the screen closed and, if not, are there other ways you've found to keep a tilt-screen safe and closed. I searched my manual, David Busch guide, and our forum for info to no avail. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and experience.
photofreak8573 wrote:
i never had a macro before and am ready!
can you tell me the best and why?
thanks....
I shoot the 105 2.8 on my 750 and it is one of my favorite lenses. Tack sharp.
JMB9250 wrote:
Yes, everyone who uses it says the D750 is a really great and special camera. I suppose most of my hesitation is over the heaviness of the best lenses as I travel a lot. For instance we are going on the Trans-Siberian Express in the summer, starting in Moscow, through Siberia, Mongolia and down into China. A one month trip with plenty of stops with time to absorb things and hopefully get some great shots too. But I don't want to be weighed down with too much gear, yet want great pictures.
Having said that I don't like to compromise on quality and I totally agree with you that 'cheap' means a waste of money in the long run.
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I too just recently moved up from a 7100 to the 750 and, as several other posters mentioned, the transition was seamless as pretty much all functions and controls are the same. I was shooting right out of the box.
I LOVE the 750 and it is fantastic in low light. I have some great glass (The "Holy Trinity" Nikon 14 - 24 2.8, 24 - 70 2.8, 70 - 200 2.8, a 105 2.8, 85 1.4, and 50 1.4.) I shoot pretty much close to home and lug my gear by car, and this kit fits my shooting style. But, if I were a travel shooter, I would have geared up totally differently, investing in a really great mirrorless kit. I've read some pretty good reviews on the Sony a7Rii full frame, and I just helped my globe-trotting friend put a far less expensive Olympus OM-D 10 Mark II kit together to go on safari in Africa and she's really happy with it. I shot with it and it is a sweet little, and I mean little, kit compared to what we're used to.
Any gear is a costly investment, so I would encourage you to think of where and how you'll use it and match the tools to the task. That looks like a trip of a lifetime. Enjoy, and safe travels. Post some shots when you get back!
OnDSnap wrote:
Yes my grip (Nikon MB-D16 USA warranty) for D750 is a 7 digit serial # and it's on a label attached to the grips surface that would face the underside of the camera.
Thank you very much. I will give that a try!
CKBailey wrote:
I am not a professional photographer so other than cost, and a lower F stop capability, is there a significant difference in quality between these 2 lenses and the photograph they are able to produce....(person behind the camera aside :)). I have a 750 and have been using the 24-120 and I would like a lens for portraits. I read differing opinions on-line and have appreciated the straight forward input I read from this group.
Thank you,
Cindy
I can't speak for the difference between the two, but I have the 1.4 and it is astonishing at 1.4, especially for portraits. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Enjoy!
OnDSnap wrote:
Good Point, being you will (I think) be registering the camera at http://www.nikonusa.com/register/ Try registering the Battery grip using the serial #, I believe if it's Grey Market it won't except the # or tell you it's invalid. I Could be wrong though. BTW...finding the grip on the site isn't the easiest. I forget what category they have them listed under... I have 3 grips for different camera bodies and it wasn't striaght forward...
Thanks OnDSnap. Yes, thanks for the link ... I did register the camera yesterday. Strange thing is that there is NO number on the warranty slip for the gro[, with the serial number box just blank. I did check the grip itself and there is a 7-digit number on the inner surface. I'll try that. Thanks again for your help!
Hi all. I had been planning to purchase a Nikon D750 to add to my kit. Adorama has been offering a Nikon $300 instant rebate, pricing the camera at roughly $1,996, down from roughly $2,300. A couple of days ago, I read on Nikon Rumors that the recent rebates are about to be rescinded from Nikon as a result of the financial strains brought about by the recent earthquake affecting some of their production plants in Japan.
So, I ordered the camera from Adorama and opted for the package with the free battery grip (MB-D16) which Nikon Rumors also said was going to be discontinued sooner (May 14th) than originally announced (end of May.) All good.
Big box came today, and I went on Nikon's site to register my warranty information. The camera had a full US warranty, no issues there. When I went to enter the grip info, I found a slip in the box saying Nikon Europe Service Warranty (with no serial number.)This would appear to me to be grey market. It was free, so don't look a gift horse in the mouth, right? But then I got to thinking. What if the grip caused a malfunction in the camera body. Would the camera body be covered for repairs in that instance?
I fully intend to call Nikon tomorrow during business hours but I wanted to see if the awesome hogs had any experience here. Thank you for your thoughtful responses.
Regards,
Jennifer
tramsey wrote:
PM a member on this forum MT Shooter. He has one of those with bigger lens. He also has a little camera shop in Montana. He will not steer you wrong even if you don't buy it from him.
I wholeheartedly agree. MT often recommends the Op/Tech system which I use and love!
FiddleMaker wrote:
I have my D750 set to AF-S / single but the focus square will not move when I press the arrows on the multi selector pad. The focus square border line is red for only a fraction of a second then turns black.
I tried to find an answer in the UHH Search section but could not.
I watched a YouTube video on how to do this but my D750 did not do what the video showed. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for any help. ~FiddleMaker
I chuckled when I saw your post. I spent an entire DAY figuring this one out! And I continue to inadvertently hit the lock switch. At least we know now ...