Recent D750 Owner: Need words of advice regarding build quality/longevitiy vs D810

sr2002

New member
Hello,

I recently purchased the D750 kit with the 24-120 f4 lens. So far I have zero complaints and am very happy with the results from this camera.
I recently also purchased a Zeiss Milvus 50mm 1.4 lens, which works incredibly well with the focus conformity marker.

In the back of my mind I'm still debating if I should go with the D810, over the D750 for the extra megapixels, shutter longevity and supposedly better build quality. (I understand that 24mp is more than enough, but since the Zeiss lens is capable of resolving 33mp according Dxomark, I feel it might let get better crops of pictures especiialy since its a fixed lens.)

Would appreciate some long term usage reports from experienced members here of how robust the D750 is in comparison to 'pro' bodies like the D810.
I usually tend to use my cameras for a long time and will probably not upgrade for a few years, so since the price difference is not too significant, I'm wondering if the D810 is better built to last than the D750 or is the D750 just as good?

Also, do you think I would be able to get better resolving power with the 36mp sensor on the Zeiss lens over the D750?

What caught my attention was a post on this forum where a member tore down a D810 for repairs and saw that the front face place and lens mount is on a plastic frame rather than a magnesium alloy frame as I was expecting. This was major turn off, I'm assuming the D750 is the same way.

A note about my usage, I'm not a professional photographer, I shoot here and there and when I travel. The camera is not a bread earner for me, but my current budget does allow me to splurge on the D810 if its worth it.
 

Osantacruz

Senior Member
I don't have a d810 but I have a d800 which is pretty much identical. In my opinion, dxo is a bunch of bullshit. In real world use, once I edit and export my d750 and d800 files, I can't tell the difference. The build doesn't really seem much different either. The qualities that are of most importance are the ability to crop more and the 1/8000 shutter. I also prefer the button layout for changing ISO and white balance on the d800 over the d750. It also uses a combo of cf and sd cards so unless you already have some cf, that'll be an additional cost. You wont go wrong with a d810 but if you're expecting a big jump in quality, you'll be disappointed.

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Whiskeyman

Senior Member
My answer to you is in the form of a few questions: What do you need or want the extra resolution of the D800/D810 for? Can you still return the D750 for a full refund for trade-in on the D8XX?

I agree somewhat with Osantacruz about Dxomark, in that you can take what they report with reservations due to their testing methods, or their lack of publishing these methods. As far as what the Zeiss lens is capable of is one thing, but from what I've read here and elsewhere, most photographers have to improve their technique in order to realize the benefit of the resolution of the D800 and D810. I've even found it to be the case that I have needed to "up my game" when moving from a 12.x MP camera to a 24.x MP body.

Good luck with your decision, and let us know what you decide, as well as how you like the Zeiss lens!

WM
 

Blacktop

Senior Member
Hello,

I recently purchased the D750 kit with the 24-120 f4 lens. So far I have zero complaints and am very happy with the results from this camera.
I recently also purchased a Zeiss Milvus 50mm 1.4 lens, which works incredibly well with the focus conformity marker.

In the back of my mind I'm still debating if I should go with the D810, over the D750 for the extra megapixels, shutter longevity and supposedly better build quality. (I understand that 24mp is more than enough, but since the Zeiss lens is capable of resolving 33mp according Dxomark, I feel it might let get better crops of pictures especiialy since its a fixed lens.)

Would appreciate some long term usage reports from experienced members here of how robust the D750 is in comparison to 'pro' bodies like the D810.
I usually tend to use my cameras for a long time and will probably not upgrade for a few years, so since the price difference is not too significant, I'm wondering if the D810 is better built to last than the D750 or is the D750 just as good?

Also, do you think I would be able to get better resolving power with the 36mp sensor on the Zeiss lens over the D750?

What caught my attention was a post on this forum where a member tore down a D810 for repairs and saw that the front face place and lens mount is on a plastic frame rather than a magnesium alloy frame as I was expecting. This was major turn off, I'm assuming the D750 is the same way.

A note about my usage, I'm not a professional photographer, I shoot here and there and when I travel. The camera is not a bread earner for me, but my current budget does allow me to splurge on the D810 if its worth it.

Why did you purchase the D750 if you weren't sure about it?
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
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