If you had to do it over again, would you buy the D750 again?

floyd

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Couple questions:

First, after reading the first page of threads, it seems a fair number are about D750 problems. I'm thinking about upgrading and buying a used D750, but I don't want to buy a camera that doesn't have all the bugs worked out. So, if you had to buy a camera all over again, would you buy the D750 again or would you purchase a different Nikon model (which one?)?

Secondly, if you had a D7200 and graduated to the D750 or another full-frame Nikon model, was the upgrade worth it? I understand folks use cameras for various reasons to photograph various subjects, so whether an upgrade is "worth it" or not is quite subjective. That being said, all things considered and generally speaking are you happy with the upgrade from a D7200 (or any Nikon DX camera) to a D750?

I understand the megapixel on the D7200 and D750 are basically the same. The only big difference is the full-frame sensor. If the megapixel spec is the same between cameras, will a full-frame sensor make that much of a difference? (Sorry, I guess that's three questions.)
 

mikew_RIP

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As far as i know the D750 had only one problem ? may be wrong.

I had one and sold it,only because i made a mistake for bird photography the crop sensor works better,if i was looking for a full frame camera i would buy a D750 again with out a doubt.
 

Roy1961

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only I am also into birds I would have gotten one no problem. I still weighed it up when I bought the D500.
 

Catherder

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D750 only had the shutter recall as far as I know, mine never had an issue but I sent it in for the recall anyway. Never had a problem with it. And would buy it again.
 

Horoscope Fish

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First, after reading the first page of threads, it seems a fair number are about D750 problems. I'm thinking about upgrading and buying a used D750, but I don't want to buy a camera that doesn't have all the bugs worked out. So, if you had to buy a camera all over again, would you buy the D750 again or would you purchase a different Nikon model (which one?)?
I would absolutely buy the D750 again. Without hesitation.

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Secondly, if you had a D7200 and graduated to the D750 or another full-frame Nikon model, was the upgrade worth it? I understand folks use cameras for various reasons to photograph various subjects, so whether an upgrade is "worth it" or not is quite subjective. That being said, all things considered and generally speaking are you happy with the upgrade from a D7200 (or any Nikon DX camera) to a D750?
I shot DX for a long time, then and owned and shot with a D7100 and a D750 and now I shoot with the D750 exclusively. I don't think of shooting with an FX body as an "upgrade" to shooting a DX body, it's a lateral move if you ask me. I can't really say if switching from DX to FX was "worth it" or not because I don't see the move in those terms. I moved to a full-frame body because that's the direction my photography took.

Moving to FX instead of DX didn't make me a better photographer, but it very well may have changed the kind of photographer I'm becoming.

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I understand the megapixel on the D7200 and D750 are basically the same. The only big difference is the full-frame sensor. If the megapixel spec is the same between cameras, will a full-frame sensor make that much of a difference? (Sorry, I guess that's three questions.)
Since the total number of pixels is, as you point out, essentially the same (24 million, give or take) the pixels on the full-frame sensor are, obviously, larger than the pixels on the smaller DX sensor. Having larger pixels helps when shooting in low light, primarily. How much it helps is a little more subjective.
 
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hark

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I've had a regular problem with my D750 giving an ERR message when the camera is first turned on. The first time it happened, the shutter locked up completely. I had to turn the camera off and remove the battery before I could the shutter to release. Now when it happens, all I have to do is to press the shutter button again. And this problem doesn't have anything to do with the shutter recall either.

I believe @Blacktop also has a shutter ERR problem although his is different from mine. And he sent his in and had the shutter replaced, too, although I don't think it stopped his ERR from happening.
 
D750 only had the shutter recall as far as I know, mine never had an issue but I sent it in for the recall anyway. Never had a problem with it

I have a D7100 also and my wife now uses it. It is a fantastic camera also but I do think the D750 is a much better camera. The thing about any camera is not the equipment as much as it is the person operating it.


 

TL Robinson

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I've had a regular problem with my D750 giving an ERR message when the camera is first turned on. The first time it happened, the shutter locked up completely. I had to turn the camera off and remove the battery before I could the shutter to release. Now when it happens, all I have to do is to press the shutter button again. And this problem doesn't have anything to do with the shutter recall either.

I believe @Blacktop also has a shutter ERR problem although his is different from mine. And he sent his in and had the shutter replaced, too, although I don't think it stopped his ERR from happening.

I have this happen *after* the shutter recall, which I had mine replaced, quite regularly and fairly easy to duplicate. Take first shot, shutter locks open, tho depressing release cleared the lock and would go on as normal. As soon as I change a lens and turn the camera back on, it happens again...release, and normal again until I'm done, power off, or change lenses again.

I'm actually sending it back to Nikon, at cost to me, since it's been longer than 6 months since it was first replaced. Sort of hacked but I like the camera and it's low-light performance is phenomenal....

That all being said, would absolutely buy it again...
 

floyd

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Thank you so much for the excellent and informative comments!

I basically shoot landscape, cityscape and street photography.

Hypothetical situation:

Let's say I'm photographing a forest of aspen trees. The light is partly cloudy with the sun having just set. I'm using a D7200 and a D750, both on tripods, both with the same lens, both with exactly the same settings.

I download and post process each image identically and print them back to back with the same printer as a 16x20 black and white print on the same fine art grade, glossy paper.

Would I notice a difference between the two prints?
 

jmcadory

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Yes. I have not had my D750 very long and bought it for it's low light capability. I shoot a lot of video as well as stills and have used the Panasonic GH line of cameras for years. The GH are great at video but I always felt the stills required too much Lightroom/Photoshop to get a good image and the micro 4/3 sensor just doesn't have what it takes for low light event shooting.


I have been both happy and disappointed with the D750. I love the low light handling of the full frame sensor but find it's auto focus to very slow compared to the GH5. For many shoots the slow focus is not much of an issue as I prefer manual focus when time permits. However on a recent trip to Alaska I set aside the D750 for the GH5 on most days because I needed a fast auto focus when shooting from a boat or train.


It might not be a fair comparison in that the GH5 has so much new technology but on the other hand I love the images of the D750 and it is perfect for the shoots that I bought it for. In short I often have both on a dual Black Rapid harness!
 
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Blacktop

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I've had a regular problem with my D750 giving an ERR message when the camera is first turned on. The first time it happened, the shutter locked up completely. I had to turn the camera off and remove the battery before I could the shutter to release. Now when it happens, all I have to do is to press the shutter button again. And this problem doesn't have anything to do with the shutter recall either.

I believe @Blacktop also has a shutter ERR problem although his is different from mine. And he sent his in and had the shutter replaced, too, although I don't think it stopped his ERR from happening.

After the second shutter replacement, I no longer get the ERR message. However I no longer shoot burst very much since I have the D500. I will still fire off a few bursts here and there when doing bracketing for some landscape but not very often.

To the OP. Even though I had shutter problems, I would still buy the D750 again, unless they come out with a replacement, then I would take a look at that.
 

singlerosa_RIP

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Bought my 750 2.5 years ago and I'm very pleased with it. Got it because I was not happy with the low light focusing of my D600. Problem solved. Later that year (2015), upgraded my D7000 to a D7200 for use with the Nikon 200-500 lens. Both bodies are nice, but the 750 seems to be better in every way, except reach on long lenses and closeness for macro. And the flippy screen is really helpful on the 750. While practicing for last month's eclipse, I found that I could achieve better focus in live view using the tilty screen on the 750 vs trying to view the screen on the D7200.
 

floyd

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And the flippy screen is really helpful on the 750. While practicing for last month's eclipse, I found that I could achieve better focus in live view using the tilty screen on the 750 vs trying to view the screen on the D7200.
I forgot the 750 had the floppy screen. That is definitely a plus!

Is there a noticeable (however that is defined) difference between the picture quality of the 750 vs your 7200?
 

singlerosa_RIP

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I forgot the 750 had the floppy screen. That is definitely a plus!

Is there a noticeable (however that is defined) difference between the picture quality of the 750 vs your 7200?

I don't think so. But all my glass is FX, so I don't get a 1.5 crop factor when using them on the 750. Important when using wide angle lenses like 14-24.
 

lostnomore

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First, it's the best camera I've ever owned so yes, I would definitely buy it again. Second, although the D850 is worth salivating over, it's not worth spending over twice as much as I spent on my D750, at least not for my (or frankly most people's) "needs". (Like really, what of any real importance is the D750 not capable of?) Third, although I'm quite ticked that I need to send mine in for the shutter recall (no problems, just want to get a new shutter to be safe) because I can't stand to part with it for a few weeks, I'm essentially getting my shutter count reset from like 8,000 to zero without having to pay a dime - that's like getting a new car transmission for free!
 

Chris@sabor

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In the OP's scenario, a low light landscape shot from a tripod, with both cameras shooting 100 ISO, I doubt anyone could conclusively tell the difference. If you eliminate the tripod and are forced to shoot higher ISO's then the D750 should produçe a cleaner image.
 

roger13

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I moved from a D7100 to the D750. The 750 is head and shoulders above it in terms of IQ and AF performance. So, would I do it again? In a heartbeat! But, I wouldn't wait so long......

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Slipperman

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i seem to recall seeing/hearing about 3 different issues with the D750 where you had to go to Nikons site to check and see if your serial # was among the affected cameras (am i wrong about this?). i personally haven't experienced any of those 3 issues although i did send it in the first time even without having seen the problem. so since my experience has been nothing but positive, yes, i'd buy it again. it was at a cost though since i had a D5100 previously and now i had to buy all new full-frame lenses for the 750.
 
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