New D750

Ruidoso Bill

Senior Member
Guess I should have started with this post. I just got a D750 for a couple of reasons. First it is a little lighter than my D800 & D810. So your're thinking Bill must be a wimp, right? Not really the case but if you haul a camera, tripod, camranger, ipad mini, hand held flashes around the way I do, maybe a little less weight is a good thing. I do Architecture, Real Estate Photography & Interior designer photography, and Luxury vacation rentals photography. I no longer photograph people, weddings, or anything that smiles or talks.

I am also turning 70 this coming July 5th, trained as a photographer almost 50 years ago. Working more than ever, can't even keep up with my current demand.

Weight is one thing but this crazy High resolution thing is another. The time to process these 36 MP raw images has taken it's toll. Always behind, can't accept new clients is not a business model that makes sense in a high volume world.

I have a fast computer, i7, 32GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, Nividia Quadrro Pro 2000 with 5 GB , everything to improve and increase my workflow. Still I have lost my evenings, my weekends to the point I am exploring outsourcing my processing.

Honest evaluation is I don't need 36 MP cameras. Files are large, storage is a pain but the bottom line is processing 1,000 + images a week is slower somewhat due to file size.

So, I am stepping backwards in some sense, the D750 is about 2/3 the file size yet it's performance is really good, good low noise, pretty good dynamic range etc.

Things I don't like about the D750, no 10 pin for shutter control, different USB and Hdmi, all of which seems minor unless you have a kit which uses all these different cables.

So I started looking at what would work best for me. I already sold my D700, on my second D810, had a D800 for backup and to be honest if the old D700 at 12 MP used the same battery it would have worked fine.

In so many ways this thought that higher resolution is better is a farce. One needs to shoot what fits their business model the best, if you need medium format resolution then bless you, but if you're a working person that just needs to deliver, maybe that high stuff is a waste.

I now use mostly my 19 mm tilt shift and 14-24 lenses. That combo satisfy's 99.9 % of what I do daily, now with a lower resolution D750.

I believe the D750 may be one of my best choices lately!

Bill
 
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TL Robinson

Senior Member
You made a good decision. I stepped "up" from a D750 to a D810, with the intention of selling my D750, but ended up keeping it because of the low light/high iso performance. When I picked up my D850, the D810 was the camera that got sold and I still keep the D750 as my backup/2nd camera for shoots.
 

oldmanjim

Senior Member
I was really interested to read your post. I'm going thru the decision process and decided the D750 would fit my style (and budget!) better than the D810. I came to the same conclusion about megapixels - it's like beer, after 23, who needs any more?

I also like the fact that I have a D7100, which will become the backup. The controls are fairly similar. By the way, I'm also 70 and have been shooting for about 40 years. I've downsized my tripod, gotten rid of some excess lenses, and now have a kit that I can carry easily in a backpack without killing myself.
 

Ruidoso Bill

Senior Member
I was really interested to read your post. I'm going thru the decision process and decided the D750 would fit my style (and budget!) better than the D810. I came to the same conclusion about megapixels - it's like beer, after 23, who needs any more?

I also like the fact that I have a D7100, which will become the backup. The controls are fairly similar. By the way, I'm also 70 and have been shooting for about 40 years. I've downsized my tripod, gotten rid of some excess lenses, and now have a kit that I can carry easily in a backpack without killing myself.

I do a lot of Real Estate & Vacation rental photography and there are a lot of great photogs in this field shooting D700's, wish I wold have kept mine.
 

gary135r

Senior Member
I've only had this camera a few months and have not have huge usage, but it feels perfect for my (hopefully) advancing amateur learning curve. It holds nice in the hands and the outcome of my photos are impressing me as I step into full frame. Like my old Minolta SRT, I don't think I'll ever let go of this body barring some sort of failure. Thank you Nikonites for helping me make the decision to buy this camera a few months ago. :)
 

Ruidoso Bill

Senior Member
Just a quick update, once I got used to the different button setup, I am very pleased with the D750. Smaller file size means less space for storage and faster processing. I pretty much leave the 19 mm TS on it but have used the 24-70 and 14-24 with no complaints. I only shoot in manual, Raw, so the bells & whistles mean nothing to me. I need to do an actuation count but estimate over 10K already, I wear them out but it's US and shutter replacement is about $250 so I have been told.
 

Skwaz

Senior Member
Hi guys , I'm looking to get the 750 , grey market is very tempting so would like some opinions
Amazon have one from a seller at £1200. Now it's probably grey though it does say With Nikon european warranty card
An option with this purchase is an Amazon accident and breakdown cover that is £60 for three years covering most things but loss and theft , any thoughts on this , it's probably a saving of £400 plus ! Thought of this before, buy grey , take out accident and breakdown cover and still be quids in pocket .
 

Marcel

Happily retired
Staff member
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I do a lot of Real Estate & Vacation rental photography and there are a lot of great photogs in this field shooting D700's, wish I wold have kept mine.
I think that the D700 was Nikon's golden nugget. Some days I still missed mine, specially when I review some portraits that I have done with it. But if you want to go in between, the Df might fit your needs. 16 Mp, but such a beautiful sensor IQ. The only drawback is the battery that is not compatible with all others except the D5xxx series.
 
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gary135r

Senior Member
Is that a good U.K. price? If so, go for it. I got mine for a steal from Adorama with all kinds of freebies included featuring the battery pack. I wouldn't worry about the extra warranty because the camera's been around for a while and probably most of the initial bugs have been worked out. It's a great camera in my opinion.
 
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