The new D780 is out and it comes with a lot of upgrades.
Will those upgrades benefit you specifically?
Afterall, the D750 is still a great camera.
We’ll show side-by-side footage from the d750 and d780 and go over some of the upgraded
features.
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Here at the Digital Goja showroom we’ve been getting a lot of questions on whether
to go with the D780 or D750.
My opinion?
It depends on what you’re going to use it for.
For example, one of the major upgrades on the D780 is its Autofocus system.
When it comes to recording video the D780 is much better at keeping your subject in
focus.
Check out how it tracks my face and keeps it in focus as I move around compared to the
D750.
On paper both cameras share a lot of the same specs in terms of the amount of autofocus
points, but the D780 has the same autofocus algorithm that's in their top of the line
model, the D5 and it also features face detection autofocusing points
that makes a huge difference while recording video.
With the D780 you’ll also have the option of recording 4k video up to 30 frames per
second and it also outputs 10-bit N-log for more dynamic range when using an external HDMI recorder.
So, if you’ll be shooting 4k video, there’s your answer as the D750 goes up to 1080p at
60 frames per second.
Both feature similar sensor resolutions with the D750 having a 24.3mp sensor and the D780
having a 24.5mp sensor.
So, you’re really going to get great stills out of both of these cameras.
And under normal situations, you won’t even notice a difference in quality.
The difference is that with the D780 you’ll get better results when shooting in extreme
low light situations.
It features a backside illuminated sensor allowing for a higher maximum ISO, the camera
sensor’s sensitivity to light.
The D750 has a maximum ISO of 12,800 before you go to the expandable modes,
while the D780 can now reach up to 51,200 before expansion.
Of course, you’ll only need to use these extreme ISO settings if you find yourself
in extreme low-light situations and you have no other option to light your scene.
Depending on what you normally shoot, this may not be an important feature for you.
A difference in the LCD screen is that now the D780’s LCD screen is a touchscreen,
which makes it easier when changing settings and when choosing focus points.
Now one thing about the D780 which is a positive but needs some discussion is the battery.
You do get better battery life from the D780 as you’ll get to shoot 1,030 more photos
than the D750, but there’s a catch.
There’s no option for an extended battery grip.
So, you're at the mercy of one battery’s charge.
The D750 on the other hand, although it has less of a battery life, you do have the option
of an extended battery grip allowing you to work off of two batteries.
When it comes to continuous shooting speed, which allows you to capture moving objects
in sequence, the D750 shoots at 6.5 frames per second, while the D780 can shoot up to
12 frames per second at 12 bit in silent shooting mode.
So, the D780 would be the better choice if you shoot a lot of moving objects.
If video is important to you you’re going to love the D780 because of its better autofocus,
4k capabilities, and better battery life.
It’s also great if you're a still photographer who shoots in extreme low light situations
or if you need that higher continuous shooting speed and better autofocus for moving subjects.
On the other hand, the D750 is still a highly rated camera and will get you some amazing
photos.
It all depends on your budget and what you shoot.
Have you been debating on getting D750 or D780?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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