Right now I can buy a used D750 for 420 CHF (470 USD)
When the camera came out I was a total fan but never had the money to buy it.
Now in 2023 does it still make sense to buy a Nikon DSLR – or are you prone to say “Nah, nowaddays you should buy a Nikon Z”?
About me: I am not a photographer, never had a DSLR, but don’t like to use handy cameras and want fullformat with a viewfinder. For where I live, but also for holidays.
Since it is a used camera – and just one piece – I would be happy for some quick replies :-)
Go for it, it’s worth every Fränkli. Add a 24/120 to it, then you have a dream team.
harman sandhu
June 27, 2020 2:37 pm
hi sir, this is a really informative article and thank you for this. I want to get into photography, particularly landscape photography ( including landscape astrophotography ) and would like to know if I should buy this camera now, ie. near the end of 2020, or please recommend some other camera and lens. I have a maximum budget of around Rs. 130000 ie. USD 1700 for a camera and one lens.
thank you.
Sandeep Shripad Borgaonkar
June 4, 2019 4:21 am
Dear Nasim, I read some comments on internet, that D750 has an issue, that it keeps developing problems, the reviewer didn’t specify what kind of problems. But mentioned that like the D600 had dust issues, and as a correction nikon introduced D610. So does D750 develop any serious problems in the long run? I ask this because I own a D3100 and am planning to buy a full frame. I have chosen the D750 over D610 as entry level DSLRs do lack certain features and then it is a costly affair to change a camera once you buy it. Hence I want to know whether I am right in choosing D750 as being a reliable camera. I do not plan to change it any time soon once I buy it.
The D750 issue was a shutter problem that Nikon replaced without cost. I am now on my second D750. I replaced my Df with the D750 as my main travel camera. But I now use it for landscapes, sport, wildlife, studio and functions. I love the IQ and handling. I also have a D5 for wildlife action and sport. I also use a D7200 for birds and wildlife. Both have great auto focus and IQ. Buffer is never an issue. I had a D810 and loved the camera but for me the 24mp is a sweet-spot and the size and weight plus the flip out back LCD is a big plus. Shooting landscapes and wildlife from a low tripod, this is magic. For me cameras are bought for functionality not this one has more mp or faster frame rate or etc. modern cameras offer fantastic IQ. It is matter of the most practical and economical way to get that image
Zinnu Ryne
January 14, 2019 7:34 am
Hello Nasim, As always, great article. I enjoy reading such elaborate reviews and have faith in your findings. So thanks, for keeping us well-informed. I have an amateurish question. It is 2019 and for an enthusiast who enjoys taking portraits, family photos and landscapes can you recommend between the D750 (FX) and D7500 (DX)? I understand it is not fair to compare the two, but at the $150 price difference I could get a 5-year old technology in an FX or a recent DX. I like clean sharp images. I have been shooting with a D7000 so far, with 50mm f/1.8g and 85 f/1.8g Nikkors. Any advice will put this confusion to rest. Thanks!
Even though the D750 will be 5 years old in September I’d take it over the D7500 any day for the type of photos you want to take. Slightly more Megapixels, superior FX sensor, better low ISO performance, better dynamic range, 2 card slots, etc. Despite its age it’s still an excellent camera……specially at its current pricing.
And the D7500 is only a little more than 2.5 years newer.
I myself started with a Nikon D40 DX camera wayback when and upgraded to the D750 from a D7000. Easily the most enjoyable and rewarding camera upgrade I ever made as it did everything better. Still use my D750 all the time and the only camera I’d even consider moving up to from it would be a D850 if I could justify the cost for what I do (I can’t ?)
Tony BM
December 17, 2018 10:21 pm
First of all, thank you very much for this clear and useful review. I’m very concerned, which you indicate and I have seen too in my photos, about the dark areas that come out very dark, almost black, which differs a lot from other nikon cameras (I compared to my old D5100 with same lens), resulting pictures too much contrasted . Is there any configuration that can be adjusted to avoid or correct this? Thank you.
Max
November 27, 2018 4:25 am
I see a lot of (ugly colorful) noise already at ISO 1000. It’s quite unbearable. Does my camera have deficit?
Campbell Sinclair
November 10, 2018 7:38 pm
Hi there been using the D750 since 2015 mostly photographing equestrian – eventing. Ive become a little worried because the AF system keeps missing randomly for no good reason. I will use group in AF-C mode using a Tamron 70-200mm G1. The first 2 or 3 riders over a jump fine then for no reason the next set will be soft at 1:1 view with a slight blurry halo around the horse. I was going to buy a a D4s but discovered the D750 has a more advanced AF system but maybe not the dedicated AF CPU ? Maybe its the Tamron lens missing , I’m not sure, I did read a review this year of a D750 and they said it randomly missed for no particular reason. Just starting to frustrate the hell out of me.
I shoot a lot of hockey with my D750 and I never use Group AF-C because it tends to miss. The primary issue with that mode is the AF tends to lock onto the subject that’s closest to the camera. So what I see happen is the AF points will be on the player’s chest in one shot and then shift to something like his skate or hand which will make the focus look soft on the entire player (but the skate or glove is tack) I could see issues with your subjects where the AF point could shift to the horse’s leg as it jumps or something else which could blow overall subject focus on you.
I’ve always had the best success using Dynamic AF-C (D9 exclusively) I do my best to keep the centre AF point on the player’s chest and my D750 quickly locks and never blows focus unless I make a mistake while tracking a fast moving player.
mmb317
September 19, 2018 8:28 am
Question: The images provided include the exposure settings. For the wedding photos and other photos that demonstrate the camera’s capabilities in low-light settings with the use of higher ISOs was off-camera flash also used?
How does one adjust settings for best exposure in low light as adding flash can potentially cause over exposure? Sorry for the amateur question. Trying to learn.
Doug
June 28, 2018 8:40 am
a d750 and a d500 and your set for a long time.
Doug
June 28, 2018 8:11 am
The D810 may be the best Nikon for landscape and studio but the D750 is the best Nikon ever period. Color rendition, resolution, dynamic range is simply very impressive. Use any lens you want, they all look good with this camera. I know there have been some quality issues with the camera but it is the best digital Nikon ever no doubt about it. Everything looks good. The D750 will give you almost everything the D810 will and you can handhold it with older lenses. Great landscapes, portraits, a dream wedding camera, the best. You will not be disappointed and for what they are sold for with the 24-120 lens, its a free lens, a good one at that with this camera. You may never long for another camera. this will give you what you want unless you are really making very large prints. Great job Nikon. I real winner. The best ever. 5 out of 5 stars for this camera without a doubt
Right now I can buy a used D750 for 420 CHF (470 USD)
When the camera came out I was a total fan but never had the money to buy it.
Now in 2023 does it still make sense to buy a Nikon DSLR – or are you prone to say “Nah, nowaddays you should buy a Nikon Z”?
About me: I am not a photographer, never had a DSLR, but don’t like to use handy cameras and want fullformat with a viewfinder. For where I live, but also for holidays.
Since it is a used camera – and just one piece – I would be happy for some quick replies :-)
Go for it, it’s worth every Fränkli. Add a 24/120 to it, then you have a dream team.
hi sir, this is a really informative article and thank you for this.
I want to get into photography, particularly landscape photography ( including landscape astrophotography ) and would like to know if I should buy this camera now, ie. near the end of 2020, or please recommend some other camera and lens.
I have a maximum budget of around Rs. 130000 ie. USD 1700 for a camera and one lens.
thank you.
Dear Nasim,
I read some comments on internet, that D750 has an issue, that it keeps developing problems, the reviewer didn’t specify what kind of problems.
But mentioned that like the D600 had dust issues, and as a correction nikon introduced D610. So does D750 develop any serious problems in the long run?
I ask this because I own a D3100 and am planning to buy a full frame. I have chosen the D750 over D610 as entry level DSLRs do lack certain features
and then it is a costly affair to change a camera once you buy it.
Hence I want to know whether I am right in choosing D750 as being a reliable camera.
I do not plan to change it any time soon once I buy it.
The D750 issue was a shutter problem that Nikon replaced without cost. I am now on my second D750. I replaced my Df with the D750 as my main travel camera. But I now use it for landscapes, sport, wildlife, studio and functions. I love the IQ and handling. I also have a D5 for wildlife action and sport. I also use a D7200 for birds and wildlife. Both have great auto focus and IQ. Buffer is never an issue. I had a D810 and loved the camera but for me the 24mp is a sweet-spot and the size and weight plus the flip out back LCD is a big plus. Shooting landscapes and wildlife from a low tripod, this is magic. For me cameras are bought for functionality not this one has more mp or faster frame rate or etc. modern cameras offer fantastic IQ. It is matter of the most practical and economical way to get that image
Hello Nasim,
As always, great article. I enjoy reading such elaborate reviews and have faith in your findings. So thanks, for keeping us well-informed. I have an amateurish question. It is 2019 and for an enthusiast who enjoys taking portraits, family photos and landscapes can you recommend between the D750 (FX) and D7500 (DX)? I understand it is not fair to compare the two, but at the $150 price difference I could get a 5-year old technology in an FX or a recent DX. I like clean sharp images. I have been shooting with a D7000 so far, with 50mm f/1.8g and 85 f/1.8g Nikkors. Any advice will put this confusion to rest. Thanks!
Even though the D750 will be 5 years old in September I’d take it over the D7500 any day for the type of photos you want to take. Slightly more Megapixels, superior FX sensor, better low ISO performance, better dynamic range, 2 card slots, etc. Despite its age it’s still an excellent camera……specially at its current pricing.
And the D7500 is only a little more than 2.5 years newer.
I myself started with a Nikon D40 DX camera wayback when and upgraded to the D750 from a D7000. Easily the most enjoyable and rewarding camera upgrade I ever made as it did everything better. Still use my D750 all the time and the only camera I’d even consider moving up to from it would be a D850 if I could justify the cost for what I do (I can’t ?)
First of all, thank you very much for this clear and useful review. I’m very concerned, which you indicate and I have seen too in my photos, about the dark areas that come out very dark, almost black, which differs a lot from other nikon cameras (I compared to my old D5100 with same lens), resulting pictures too much contrasted . Is there any configuration that can be adjusted to avoid or correct this? Thank you.
I see a lot of (ugly colorful) noise already at ISO 1000. It’s quite unbearable. Does my camera have deficit?
Hi there been using the D750 since 2015 mostly photographing equestrian – eventing. Ive become a little worried because the AF system keeps missing randomly for no good reason. I will use group in AF-C mode using a Tamron 70-200mm G1. The first 2 or 3 riders over a jump fine then for no reason the next set will be soft at 1:1 view with a slight blurry halo around the horse. I was going to buy a a D4s but discovered the D750 has a more advanced AF system but maybe not the dedicated AF CPU ?
Maybe its the Tamron lens missing , I’m not sure, I did read a review this year of a D750 and they said it randomly missed for no particular reason.
Just starting to frustrate the hell out of me.
I shoot a lot of hockey with my D750 and I never use Group AF-C because it tends to miss. The primary issue with that mode is the AF tends to lock onto the subject that’s closest to the camera. So what I see happen is the AF points will be on the player’s chest in one shot and then shift to something like his skate or hand which will make the focus look soft on the entire player (but the skate or glove is tack) I could see issues with your subjects where the AF point could shift to the horse’s leg as it jumps or something else which could blow overall subject focus on you.
I’ve always had the best success using Dynamic AF-C (D9 exclusively) I do my best to keep the centre AF point on the player’s chest and my D750 quickly locks and never blows focus unless I make a mistake while tracking a fast moving player.
Question: The images provided include the exposure settings. For the wedding photos and other photos that demonstrate the camera’s capabilities in low-light settings with the use of higher ISOs was off-camera flash also used?
How does one adjust settings for best exposure in low light as adding flash can potentially cause over exposure? Sorry for the amateur question. Trying to learn.
a d750 and a d500 and your set for a long time.
The D810 may be the best Nikon for landscape and studio but the D750 is the best Nikon ever period. Color rendition, resolution, dynamic range is simply very impressive. Use any lens you want, they all look good with this camera. I know there have been some quality issues with the camera but it is the best digital Nikon ever no doubt about it. Everything looks good. The D750 will give you almost everything the D810 will and you can handhold it with older lenses. Great landscapes, portraits, a dream wedding camera, the best. You will not be disappointed and for what they are sold for with the 24-120 lens, its a free lens, a good one at that with this camera. You may never long for another camera. this will give you what you want unless you are really making very large prints. Great job Nikon. I real winner. The best ever. 5 out of 5 stars for this camera without a doubt