IS THIS THE BEST VALUE LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA 2023?

[@villegas24]

Literally my favorite camera. Bought it on a trip to Tokyo and will never get rid of it.

[@markdandeneau2904]

If you don’t work for the used camera stores you should. How many cameras do I need to own? I’ll tell you after I watch the latest Martin Castein video. 😅

[@nikolayp7754]

Lol

[@connorb5824]

Glad to see this. Own a D750 for events as well as an 800E for headshot work and they're such a joy to use. Even simple things like the colours and grain just feel professional. Been using a bunch of different every day carry cameras and when I come back to these I'm reminded just how good they are for professional work.

[@mikafoxx2717]

I grabbed myself a D610 and 24-120 as I'm all Canon otherwise and wanted one lens to try this camera out. Feels like even the 5D C has better highlight retention, but this one has massive shadow recovery, basically ISO can be changed in post with no negative. The 6D or 5D certainly can't do that, though the 6D is probably better at low light overall. I agree on the 50. A 40 and 90 would probably cover my if I ever started over and killed the zooms. 35-85 might also work for me, or 50 for just one.

[@josephpeppard561]

Hi Martin, I too love the Nikon D750 camera and Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 lens. Some of my favorite travel images were shot with this combo. As you mentioned the low light capability is phenomenal with great results at ISO 6400. Thanks so much for the great content and info.

[@PJ-om2wq]

I recently sold my D750 that I had for four years and upgraded to a D780. It didn't really cost much because I got a good price for the D750 and bought a grey market D780. The live view is night and day better, but the biggest surprise was how much quieter the shutter is.

[@johnlinney8685]

My D750 arrived today. 12k shutter count for a very reasonable price. First impressions are really impressive. Feels effortless shooting and it focuses quickly. Combined it with the 24-120 f4. Looking forward to using it much more! Thanks Martin for the recommendation

[@jayse1195]

Great video sir, really looking forward to the 50mm video! Cheers, all the best.

[@timryan894]

Yep, used my D750 for years. I even had the AA filter removed to add a touch of sharpness in my landscape images.

[@Stop-All-War]

Which company removed the AA filter & cost??

[@malikdhadhalinux]

I have the same camera and lens. My first full frame, bought it just a few months ago. I love it. Fantastic review as usual.

[@MartinCastein]

thanks!

[@fairwayfrank]

I bought a D610 and then D750 when they each came out all those years ago. Image quality is so very similar, but the grip and tilting screen keep me reaching for the D750 which now has 225,000+ shutter actuations and is still going strong. I prefer my 'D' series lenses 24-28-35-50, although use the 85 f/1.8G and 70-200 f/4 as well. Today my everyday camera is the Df, mostly with the 50 f/1/4D.

[@seanfshannon]

Any particular reason why you prefer the D lenses (I have a few myself)? Interested to know your thoughts.

[@fairwayfrank]

@@seanfshannon I bought the 50mm f/1.4 D years ago for covering sports, high school basketball in poorly-lit gyms primarily, and liked the small size and weight. I had the 24-85 f/2.8-4 Macro D lens, which was a solid performer once stopped down, but one day my camera fell off the tripod and while it was okay, the lens was totaled. Rather than replace it with something similar, and just as heavy, I decided to go small. These D lenses slip nicely into cargo pockets and I can head out with one lens on a camera and two in my pockets - hell, they'll even fit into a front pockets of my bluejeans if needed. So that's a big part of it for me. I can put the 70-200 f/4G lens on camera (or the 85G) and pocket up any combination of the four Ds as I see fit, depending on the location. Sure, sometimes I don't have the right one, but I can live with that. Another reason is the lack of coating these lens have. I also have the Nikon Df, which, other than the old D200 I used to have, is my favorite Nikon, and it really doesn't measure up to today's more expensive, higher-quality lenses, but it too is small and light. I don't market my work, although I do sell a framed print now and then at a local gallery, so I don't need the latest/greatest in gear. The crazy thing is I still shoot a lot of film, but mostly in 120, and I don't have a Nikon SLR to use these on. Go figure. Perhaps because of my film work I'm not that interested in today's high-res, look-alike landscape, and prefer the look I get from these older, almost-vintage lenses. That's my story.

[@pjc3163]

@@seanfshannon They have character, that look... :)

[@ThomasEisl.Photography]

Excellent video

[@Leptospirosi]

I would suggest to try the Mamiya 80mm Sekor -C F1.9 with an adaptor: this lens is insanely good, my 10/10 glass of choice for about anything where I can use it, just for the joy of looking at what it can give me back! BTW, a big chunk of the movie "Interstellar" was made with that lens.

[@sols9449]

Set the record button as your iso button it’s the best set up on the 750 then the only button you need from the back will be white balance, pretty much. During a gig. High iso way way way better on the d750 than high megapixel cameras. It really shines with high iso.

[@MartinCastein]

yep, i did this, the quality button is next to the iso button 🤣, which is kind of scary to think if you got that wrong on a wedding or something! But ive shot a couple of weddings on the D750 before and the record button as ISO is really nice.

[@RyougiVector]

In my hands, the D750 grip is on-par with the Olympus E-M1ii grip. High marks go to Nikon for that. Happy you found your landscape setup! I've recently landed on mine and dang does it feel good to have that. I've filled out the focal range of ultrawide to supertelephoto zooms with it since I like birding and there is something interesting to supertelephoto landscapes for me. I don't need to tell you this, but have fun.

[@norbert_engel]

The E-M1ii grip is amazing indeed.

[@JrPfreedom]

I was thinking about 24-120 f4 but to the end grab Sigma 24-105mm f4 and lovet, vc on my example is so quite but works very well.

[@vzshadow1]

I recently got the D800 for about $500 US. I plan to shoot it primarily for landscapes with primes. I have the 24mm F/2.8 D, the 50mm F/1.8 D, the 50mm f/1.4G and the 85 mm f./1.8 G.I also have the 300mm f/4 PF and the 500 mm f5/6 PF that I mostly shoot with an adaptor on my Z8. I haven't used the D800 much but I think I'll like the 36.3 megapixel sensor and I'll miss the tilt screen. I got it on a whim to see what I can do with it. Thanks for the video.

[@MrDunk66]

Thanks Martin 🙏

[@tubebarros]

I still prefer the canon 5d classic. Even now that lightroom permits to clean the shadows so easely. Wonderfull camera

[@MartinCastein]

Always prefer the 5d classic it’s the best ever, sometimes tilt screen wins for practicality

[@MichaelPLibby]

At the end you talked about if you only had one lens it would most likely be a 50mm. Well I have a Canon 5D classic and at the moment only use the 50mm f1.8 STM on it when I take pictures at weddings and parties. That is my main camera and lens at the moment. I do hope to upgrade to get a camera that is a little better in low light, but I love how the 50mm works. I had to get used to it, but now that I have I love it.

[@evertking1]

Canon 6d... Cheap and amazing

[@ShutterNChill]

I also have the 5D classic and the 50mm F1.8. I was never happy with its low light ability, both with ISO and focusing. I recently got the Sigma 35mm ART lens, F1.4. The difference does not seem that much - from 1.8 to 1.4 seems marginal, but it was like a miracle landslide. It lets in a whole lot more light, and it is super sharp even at highest ISO. (If you are set on 50mm, Sigma has 50mm version of the lens as well.) I think that is the key - with lower light the Ef 50mm F1.8's focusing gets compromised, plus it's not very sharp wide open, and the 5Dc captured it as if the image was super noisy. The Sigma ART however is super sharp even at F1.4, and even with ISO3200 the shots are quite a lot better and with much less noise than the EF 50mm F1.8 at ISO1600! It's an expensive lens, it took quite a while to save up for it, but got a mint used one from Japan, the wait was very well worth it! It changed my world so much that now I just forgot about changing the camera altogether... it's quite a lot bigger than the 50mm, but actually it feels a LOT better with the 5Dc than the EF50mm did which was puny and I did not feel the camera / lens was stabilized enough for shooting. The 5dC/Sigma ART combo is rock solid, and feels perfectly balanced. The 5Dc loves that lens! Super fast and very accurate focus. The focusing is so much better than any lens I tried on the 5D, that I do not need the feel to upgrade the body for better focusing. Even though it's a heavy lens, I do not find the weight bothersome as it balances so well with the body (1620g together with the camera). The best lens feel/match I ever had with the 5Dc!!! I also use it with the M50 mark II mirrorless, and there it feels obscenely oversized, like and elephants trunk on a tick. There it feels heavy and tiresome, even though the body is much lighter than the 5Dc. Not comfortable to hold at all, although it takes that little mirrorless up a few notches in capability.

[@MichaelPLibby]

@@ShutterNChill thanks for the advise. At the moment I just can't afford another/better lens, but hopefully some day I will. One thing I have noticed is that better lenses most often tend to produce less noise in camera. So I can understand that even though the 50mm f1.8 STM produces some nice images, a better lens will be mile better. Well guess I will start saving up for a better lens as well. I think for what I shoot, I would rather have something like a 24-70, so it gives me the wide and at 70mm a little more reach than the 50, cause at times the 50 is just a little short.

[@julianrobertson3303]

Thank you for sharing , it's a great camera . I've put all my Nikons away for a few months as there's very low public interest in photography & art , presumably due to the cost of living crisis & so forth , but hopefully photography will pick up again soon .

[@peterbear2929]

I was a big Canon user for many years. Always thought they had great lenses at a reasonable price. Travelled extensively with them also. Thanks to the original 100-400mm L I got great portraits as well. I was completely satisfied thus far and continued to used the setup - 5DMKII for all work scenarios including real estate photography for a short period. Coupled with the 17mm TS lens it was a dream. I did somewhere around 800K images before selling to upgrade. It was around 2012 when Canon came out with the MKIII. They were asking something like $1000 extra (AUD) for the privilege. When I saw no improvement in the shadow noise dept I jumped ship to Nikon for the D800E. Not a small consideration, but I figured it was going to be the upgrade path for the future. Of course I got a reasonable price for the lenses so I wasn’t really out of pocket that much anyway. As you mention in a later video You want a setup you don’t have to worry about. However… I had the D800 mounted on a tripod together with the 24-70mm 2.8 - they took a dive down a cliff in Tasmania and that as they say was that. Lens brand new was totalled ($2,200 I think). They body I had repaired for $1000. To cut an already long story short (-er) I went for primes to replace it. Specifically, Hasselblad MF lenses with a Mirex adapter. They were a joy to work with. Finishing up… the shadow areas I found to be much superior to the Canon 5Ds. Super smooth transitions with almost no discernible green/red pixel combos. Still using the D800 and BTW made a very nice video with the Zeiss 40mm Distagon (only 1080P). Had a really nice feel to it. Storytime over. Thanks for your videos too. PS. I’m sitting next to a one metre canvas image of the Flinders Ranges taken with the 5DMKII. It’s so detailed (24-70mm). Canon colours are beautiful.

[@johnsull34]

Just came across your channel. Great content. I am just a hobbyist, but own a d750. I agree that the highlights blow out if you look sideways at it. I guess the grass always seems greener, but have been itching to upgrade to mirrorless for real-time evf exposure sim, and faster AF. Your comments on mucking about with af modes was surprising for me. I shoot with primes (1.8g) and find focus is pretty slow in low light. Otherwise i reckon the d750 still holds its own, especially in terms of image quality. You have made me think again about “upgrading”. The hugeness of the z primes is still the only thing holding me back from the tasty looking zf all the same…

[@samuelsmith6804]

Amateur photography is a lifelong hobby of mine. My photography journey started with film cameras back in the late 80s with a Pentax 6x7 as well as Nikon 35mm film cameras, so I have a lot of vintage Nikon lenses. I completely leapfrogged DSLRs and was an early adopter mirrorless cameras with Fuji, and Ive owned a lot of their cameras and lenses from different ranges, and they are great, love them, but I wasn’t totally satisfied. About 5 years ago I decided I wanted to try full frame, but I didn’t want to start buying into a whole new system, or shell out for an expensive flagship camera, so I picked up a used D810. My favourite things to shoot are Macro, landscape and nightscapes. And the D810 has been absolutely amazing for all of those. I use the same 24-120 f4 and the 80-200 f2.8d ED for landscapes, Not the lightest setup along with carrying tripod, but im still pretty fit and strong so it’s no big deal. No tilt screen or custom dial , but I absolutely love it. Its my favourite camera. Theres something special about the later model Nikon DSLRs. They are bulletproof, im not concerned about bumping it or getting wet. The buttons are where they are supposed to be. It’s heavy but super comfortable. The optical viewfinder is big and bright, and i dont need to take 500 batteries with me for extended trips. I can see why you chose the d750. Nothing more is needed

[@stevepage2369]

first ,, Hi too all ,, love that camera

[@RayLombardi]

Hi Martin, amazing video as usual mate. I love how down to earth you are. It really shows how much experience you have. I learned wedding photography back in the film era from a photographer that used a Nikormat with just a 28mm and a 50mm. That was it. He'd do a whole wedding on 2 rolls of 36 exposures, manual focus throughout and the pictures were bang on incredible! That taught me a lot and it helps me now, to really 'read between the lines' when it comes to decide what gear to buy, what do I really need, etc. You clearly have this down to a 't' mate. Cheers, Ray.

[@MartinCastein]

Thank you so much Ray very kind comment.

[@RichardDriscoll-ve9mi]

Here's a thought. My Nikon DX D7200 is a little lighter than the D600 and D750. The dynamic range (DXO for example) of all three is about the same at ISO 100 which you'll be using for landscape. What's more if you put the D7200 on f/5.6 the DOF on the D7200 will be about the same as the FF cameras at f/8 so you'll be using a *faster* shutter speed on the DX camera for the same image quality. Any downsides? Well there is no articulated screen ala D750 but you do get a few refinements versus the D600 e.g. press 'OK' to see a zoom in to 100%. I'm getting a used 16-85 DX zoom for my camera to see how much shadow recovery I can get. Of course there is a bit of a problem with the lack of wide angle primes..

[@southernsoundpulse]

This video helped my dilemma between 6dmkii and d750, thanks!!

[@Butterfly07949]

I really miss my S2a and it's waist-level finder in landscape photography. So having that tilt screen would be very similar. Another point I think that is worth a mention would be wedding photography, the group photo. Looking through the viewfinder on a DSLR we are particularly removed from the group and it's easier to organise the people with a waist-level finder while on a tripod.

[@sdhute]

50mm 1.4g I’ll have to check this one out. How about the also older 1.8d lens?

[@johnstaples1606]

Great stuff.. you said a while back you were gonna get M42 lenses out to play with.. winder if that still in your plans.. some of that old glass is really good.. The older Nikons are great .. I’ve got a D800 that I haven’t really got going with so I’ll have to crack on .. !! Great work..

[@MartinCastein]

I keep meaning to do this and dont get round to it, i have a helios 44-2 and a jupiter 90mm and i just never do it. I should do.

[@johnstaples1606]

They’re a bit of a pain but they have look of their own.. see how you go with it…not blowing smoke …. but you’re the kind of person who you know is a genuine creative who wants to help people improve.. you don’t do many sponsorships which think is good ….. I can’t stand references to square space all over the place..! keep coaching the way you do.. marvellous!!

[@63nuke]

I had the D750 and downsized to the Sony A7III. I definitely miss the huge grip but the image quality and 24mp sensor look very similar. A7III's are getting cheap now and the Sony 24-105 on the used market is pretty reasonable, very versatile and I also use a 50mm most of the time. Enjoy..

[@brucecggallagher1949]

good show today...thank you

[@simonhealey1917]

Love your videos. So down to earth compared to all the new gear influencers on the tube. Look forward to seeing your future shoots with it. Hoping you might show us some more canon 5d classic landscape vlogs too 👍😎

[@MartinCastein]

thank you!! yes there will be more 5d classic content in time for sure!

[@DessieTots]

M.C. I use the Zeiss 50mm f1.4 ZF.2 with my Nikon D700. I bought it because coming from film photography I was chasing the intangible Zeiss look which I got from my Rolleiflex and Hasselblad cameras, particularly the Zeiss Tessar lens which is criticised unfairly because it’s not a Planar. Of course it isn’t, but it has its own signature look. The 50mm is a Planar design and does enough especially at f1.4 to take the hard edged digitally look out of the images. And yes in my opinion there is pop to the files. However the lens is heavy and I’m no spring chicken, more of a summer/autumn chicken. Out of curiosity I photograph a favourite subject that I go back to quite often. On the most recent visit albeit in different lighting conditions taking my Nikon D200 and Nikkor Pre-Ai (converted) 5.5cm macro f3.5 lens i ended up very pleased with those sharp and filmic files. I also use Nikon’s first f1.4 standardish lens, the Nikkor 5.8cm which is just okay but for portraits with the D200 is great. I’m not really a zoom lens person. If I was I would buy the Nikon DX 17-55mm f2.8 and sleep soundly at night. None of this has any real relevance to your video other than using whatever equipment gives you the right results. Funnily enough I stopped trying to second guess what others like to see in my images but my Holga plastic camera photographs always draw positive attention 🙄.

[@jtes1442]

The D750 is a great camera. I recently repurchased he D810. I have Z6II and Z7 but was nostalgic about the D810.

[@Stop-All-War]

Have both & love the D810 Haven't used the D750 properly yet

[@nictu-g7n]

Thank you Martin. I wondered if you had anything to say about weather proofed / weather sealed camera bodies and lenses? I guess is you're doing landscape at this time of year in a place like Scotland, you need to check your weather forecasts. Even so, if you really wanted a 'rain storm photo' is weather sealing something you would trust?

[@MartinCastein]

Yeah I wouldn’t have any worries about rain like that. Of course you never know but Nikon are top notch for build quality in my experience

[@PhotographyByRune]

I only us ethe center focusing point on my Sony anyway. And sitting here wondering if I should just go back to Canon EOS as I cant afford Sony glass anyway, and I have excellent EF glass.

[@sardanapalos]

probably you know how to focus with a dslr.... but in my case i had a dslr and couldn't handle the focus ....when i got my 1st mirrorless (a panasonic) that wasn't really good in focus i had double the in focus photos....i just believe that you need to learn any of the 2 systems

[@jimtucker8183]

By far my favorite photography channel. I love your truthful and well thought out unique approach. I'm recently retired and want to combine my two favorite hobbies, Adventure motorcycling in remote mountains and photography. Until recently I haven't had the time to do landscape photography and I would like to be able to print and display some of the breath takingl scenery I come across without breaking the bank or my gear. What are your thoughts on a lightly used M43 Lumix G9 with Leica 12-60 lens compared to a lightly used D750 with 24-120 with the price being about the same (or anything else I should consider)? The D750 isn't too big but I don't want anything larger. I haven't seen any of your content specifically addressing M43 for this type of use and if I've missed it I apologize. I like the size and landscape depth of field potential benefits but I am not sure about early morning or evening lower light and printed output. Thanks again for the quality of your content!!!

[@MartinCastein]

Go for the g9 if it appeals I think it would be great for landscape and the Leica lens is probably better than the 24-120 which is only just passable as a lens really.

[@jimtucker8183]

Thanks so much for your response! @@MartinCastein

[@pedrorrodriguez1]

How does this compare with the d800 in your opinion?

[@MartinCastein]

sometimes the colour of the d750 is almost uneditable which drives me mad. probably the d800 is better but the tilt screen is really nice on the d750

[@pedrorrodriguez1]

@@MartinCastein thanks! And of course after watching your latest video on the d600 i also wonder. The three cameras can be found on mpb in good condition between 400-600€.

[@CircuitBurger]

Brilliant, down to earth video pal. I'm with you with regards to the 24-105mm. Used and still use one now for weddings and other shoots, when I don't need the f/2.8 of the 24-70mm and with its limited zoom. The VR is a life saver too. I use the older f1.4D 50mm and find that to be fabulous little thing too. Currently got hold of an old 28mm f/2.8 for my 5DM2, which I'm having a blast with, especially for vlogging would you believe. Nearly there with posting that before you ask. I'm terribly slow with getting videos finished....have you noticed? 🤣 Looking forward to your landscape examples with this set up pal 👍

[@MartinCastein]

Hi mate! yeah the vr really helps so much i think its easy to overlook that. Looking forward to your next video mate interested to see what you do, i think you will go faster with them later, when i started i did 1 video in 1 year🤣

[@stevenmccaughan2752]

I have the 55mm macro which is sharp as a tack and it lives on my D750

[@DaveMuller]

I like the videos going over old tech and what it's good for. One day I'll grab something in another brand

[@davidsaylors]

The d750 is a monster of a camera. I have seen so many wedding and event photogs that STILL use those machines. They just work.

[@MartinCastein]

Yeah it’s a superb camera it’s kind of weird that these cameras almost don’t seem to exist to people suddenly

[@tombain5665]

Another great down to earth video Martin. I seem to fall in with your photography mindset. I have been considering the Nikon 16-35mm f4 lens for sometime and nearly pulled the trigger a few times. I have the Tamron 35-150mm which I really like it fits 80 % of my needs. I could do with a wider option. Maybe I will look at the 18-35mm Nikon or a 24mm lens compromise. Great stuff and the length of videos is good too. Cheers

[@seeeeeb9300]

Have had the 18-35 and its a solid lens, especially in the wider half of its zoom range. Tamrons newer 17-35 however is fantastic. Its optically basically primelike all the way from 17 to 35 and the brighter lens. They are also similar in size and weight. That being said, i liked the feeling and handling of the nikon lens more.

[@tombain5665]

​@@seeeeeb9300Thanks for your experienced reply. I appreciate it. I am leaning towards the Tamron as I am very happy with the 35 135 Tamron. You have given me a further nudge with your opinion. Cheers

[@ianplattyt]

Fantastic content d3s here ❤

[@PhilippeOrlando]

I picked up a D700 six months ago, I was shooting with a GH5.I find the D700 much better. Now, I can see I could get a decent D750 for $500 on ebay, and I have all the lenses that go with it, should I ? Other than more resolution, what is the D750 going to give me that I don't have with the D700?

[@MartinCastein]

Well, it will give you hugely better ISO performance and hugely better dynamic range, quite a bit better auto focus too, not that i have an issue with the D700 focus though. Also tilt screen if that interests you. It will also give you worse colour though. Id still pick the D700 for portraits over the d750 but the D750 for everything else Id say. But realistically you can shoot anything and everything on the D700. Id only upgrade if you think any of those features really matter to you. The only thing for me is really the tilt screen.

[@user-qy6ey3zx8e]

Where do you get your used gear from Martin? I had some bad experiences with MPB and had to send stuff back several times, I don't think they bother checking anything past a basic cosmetic inspection. Wondered if you might know of any other places that are better?

[@MartinCastein]

I actually use mpb I agree their ability to check gear has dropped a lot but they never worry about replacing things. I have send back more than half of what I buy but if they pay for shipping I don’t care. That way I can try for free essentially.

[@user-qy6ey3zx8e]

@@MartinCastein I've sent back about the same amount too some were so obviously faulty I couldn't believe it didn't make it past some inspection. Do you go through any procedure in particular to check stuff? I always worry that I might miss something that might bite me down the line.

[@MartinCastein]

for lenses i check the focus and zoom rings work take photos at different focal lengths and apertures to make sure aperture works properly. then i basically just take loads of photos in a short space of time of different things and take lens off put on take off put on and do that for a bit, then i check photos make sure they look fine. camera bodies you have to basically do the same and check all the main functions but do it intensively and repetitively for some time.

[@user-qy6ey3zx8e]

@@MartinCastein Thanks Martin, I'll be sure to give them a proper testing on my next order.

[@cyberfunk3793]

After a long pause I started getting back to landscapes again (I have a D600 from 10 years ago) and was seeing what would be the best value for money in a mirrorless. My conclusion so far has been that probably R8 would be the best bang for buck for landscapes as the new Canon sensors seem to have a good dynamic range now that they lacked before and the camera is actually relatively cheap and there are multiple good wide lenses for the Canon and some of them are cheap as well.

[@MartinCastein]

yeah i think thats a good call as well, just once you factor in lens cost it really adds up unfortunately.

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@MartinCasteinYes, for a starter lens with Canon I was thinking about the RF 15-30MM or even with the 16mm prime to save some money. I thought I had seen the R8 body for less than 1000 Euros somewhere, but perhaps I remember incorrectly and am confusing it with my other option the Nikon Z6. When I was looking at the Canon lenses there seemed to be more options in the wide zooms and even the new crazy wide 10-20mm that seemed interesting. And also a 35mm which I prefered while the Nikon had 40mm which is close but not exactly the same. I'm happy with the image quality of the D600 but it had the oil splatter to sensor issue that newer got properly fixed so this time I'm definitely going with a mirrorless.

[@MartinCastein]

yes i think go for it, i think its probably at the point now with mirrorless where its really worth buying into.

[@sopasadena1499]

Nice video. I have been a Nikon APSC shooter with the D7100. Very pleased with my set up. Wanted to try full frame so bought a Canon 5D classic based on your and others recommendations along with three Canon lens 40 and 50mm stm and 24-85 usm. The colors with the 5D classic are wonderful but the camera is not as versatile or as easy to shoot as the D7100. Perhaps I should have tried Nikon full frame.

[@dennishaldiman6087]

I also have the D7100, along with the D3S. Recently, I purchased the Z8 and absolutely love it. I also purchased the Z14-24 lens, the Z105 Macro lens, and the Z180-600 lens with the 1.4X converter. When I purchased the D3S, I purchased the F24-70 and the F70-200 plus the 2X adapter. With the Z8, I purchased the F to Z adapter, so now can use all the lenses on the Z8. Currently, I now have the range from 14mm to 840mm with the teleconverter in use. So, my love goes from macro to birds and squirrels. Being retired, I load up and head out to the forest when ever is possible.

[@bassangler73]

The D750 is an excellent camera and can be bought very cheap. I have always shot Nikon and they are prone to blowing highlights so I just act as if -.3 EV on exposure comp is the zero point and I never have any highlight issues..The 17-55 f2.8 is an excellent lens as well but you have no VR.

[@MartinCastein]

Yeah I think thats all thats needed a -0.3 and its good to go.

[@thenexthobby]

Interesting. That's exactly how I set up my Digital Rebel (300D) years ago. Saved the highlights!

[@bassangler73]

​@thenexthobby I'm mainly a BIF photographer and I shoot a D500 and they really are highlight happy, so on a bright sunny day I will shoot -.7EV and it works out great especially on Bald Eagles. It's very easy to lose white feather details otherwise and the dynamic range is awesome so you can pull your shadows for the dark feathers...Works out good for me anyway :)

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

i also knock down the exposure -0.3 most of the time and in very bright conditions i'll even take off -0.7. thumbs up.

[@Paul-vy1ev]

Awesome video I use to own the d750 with 24-120 f4 and was brilliant for landscape. Going off the subject a bit wanted to ask your advice, can you recommend a insurance company to ensure my camera gear I do mostly landscape. Thank you in advance. 😊

[@MartinCastein]

aaduki, used them for years just get the basic camera gear cover.🙂

[@AbbasBinYounas]

Hello Mr C, would you recommend using the older AF-D lenses on low-mp Nikon bodies like the D3, D4 etc? They're really affordable and *could* offer greater bang for buck for cash strapped hobbyists...

[@MartinCastein]

Go for it no hesitation

[@PixPete]

Would you say the D750 is better than the D800E or not? I’m looking for a cheapo full frame with good ISO performance for astrophotography. I’ve already got the Sigma 20mm f1.4 for Nikon I just need to pair it with a good body.

[@MartinCastein]

well it depends how you look at it, the d800e will have better image quality, not really sure how much you would see it though but you have more megapixels but im trading the that for the tilt screen.

[@chrissmith7069]

Hi Martin, excellent video, Thank-you. Im a canon man, 5DC, 6D mk1 and 7D mk1 but this Nikon has peeked my interests... Limits with the canon are focus system (besides centre point) and low light photography. Would the D750 be a considerable improvement in these areas? Cheers chris.

[@MartinCastein]

yes it would for the focus, the low light or high iso of the 6d mark 1 is superb though so dont expect any improvement there but the focus is hugely better on the d750

[@chrissmith7069]

@@MartinCastein thx for responding! What are files like (raw) straight out of camera compared to the 6D MK1? Cheers

[@MartinCastein]

Chris I’m sorry for late reply I don’t get notified for replies when I’ve replied once. The d750 raw files have more dynamic range but the colours are no where near as good iso is good on it though. 6d does better than its numbers suggest but d750 files are more flexible

[@stevenbamford5245]

The biggest used bargain at the moment for me is the Lumix S1 what a camera for the price.

[@silvercruze2191]

You mentioned before on its colour and file editing ability in a previous video. Why make this your landscape camera and not the d810? I own a D750 and agree with all you said and I use it for landscape too but just curious. Great discussion in your video 👍🏼

[@MartinCastein]

Its because of the tilt screen, i value that far more overall and the d810 doesnt really add anything tangible beyond megapixels for landscapes.

[@RFranks]

@@MartinCastein The d810 offers a 4:5 aspect ratio in camera. Being able to compose with that in camera would be quite a big bonus for me as it's often my preferred format, especially in portrait orientation. Probably not a big deal for most though as you can just crop in post.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

I purchased the Nikon Z8, it’s great for action photography but I am a bit underwhelmed by the global IQ vs my other 24MP Nikon FX cameras. Not sur if it’s due to the high MP sensor or the electronic shutter but when zoomed into the portraits, it clearly lacks fine detail despite the high resolution : it looks that even at lower iso, heavy noise resolution is applied on both raw and jpeg, ending up into a blend of mushy textures and pixels. Of course when zoomed out pictures seem good but I like to see pure detail and textures…The files are huge as well. I needed this camera for high action shots and excellent video but I would advice other shooters to think twice and look for a Z6ii or ZF instead. 24MP is more than enough for many applications.

[@MartinCastein]

Could be other things causing this issue? What lens are you using?

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

@@MartinCastein I wish I could post you samples here. I am using a variety of excellent AFS lenses and S primes, the focus is perfectly nailed by the camera so that’s not the issue, i tried various apertures from F2 to F8, I checked the speeds were all above 1/500 to 1/4000 and kept the iso between 200 and 1600 depending on the shots (both outdoors and indoors) subjects were not moving fast or steady. If compared to my Sigma Quattro H shots (which doesn’t excel in higher iso) the Quattro H shows perfect textures, even at slower speeds, so do my D780 cameras or even my D500. When zooming on clothes or the eyes or my portraits, The Z8 clearly exhibits a lot of noise reduction (I switched it to off) reducing pure detail. it’s a bit annoying. It also seems that the pixels are not joining together to produce true detail, this may be due to the lack of physical or global shutter. The electronic shutter is maybe super fast but it’s maybe the reason why the pixels don’t produce true details.

[@MartinCastein]

@@fthprodphoto-video5357 if you can be bothered you can send to [e-mail], very interesting i do wonder if this is the sensor or the in camera noise reduction.

[@jaspercaelan4998]

I think the only thing that really interests me about mirrorless cameras for landscapes is the new superzoom lenses like the Nikon 24-200 and Tamron 28-200 but apart from that the old DSLR's are just as good.

[@MartinCastein]

Im still not sure the super zoom are good enough, maybe.....i think mirrorless excels for wedding photography though and of course anyone that needs video.

[@jaspercaelan4998]

@@MartinCastein They seem to compare quite well against some of the f mount glass e.g. the 70-200 f4 and even the z mount 24-70 f4. I think I will be sticking with my DSLR though - just love the optical viewfinder, I stare at screens enough during the day!

[@quite1enough]

what's your opinion on Pentax K-1?

[@MartinCastein]

i havent used it im afraid so i have no opinion.

[@RhettAnderson]

But you just talked me into a D700. 🙂

[@MartinCastein]

oh the D700 is a classic, you keep that D700

[@hugomouteira7015]

What happened to the d800? 😅

[@MartinCastein]

flying around, i really wanted the tilt screen though.

[@Twobarpsi]

A great body. If I wasn't fully invested in Canon, I would consider this.

[@NITISHVIPIN]

Sir, how much you bought d750 for?

[@MartinCastein]

£450 in good condition

[@chrissmith7069]

What was the shutter count Martin? Curious. Cheers Chris

[@tombain5665]

Ps I have D700 D300 and D600

[@robmcd]

I dunno I'm not convinced 24 megapixels is good for landscapes. I use my Fuji 26mp and I've had a A7iii; but prefer the canon r5 and what not for Landscapes.

[@pratipkarmakar01]

Pls make a video on Canon 6d mark ii

[@MartinCastein]

I don’t own it I’m afraid and never have

[@pratipkarmakar01]

@@MartinCastein ooo🙂

[@chrissmith7069]

Let's do a "go fund me page!" 😂😂

[@jonathandegard]

Hi Martin :) I used to own the Nikon D750, but I quickly sold it because I didn't notice a significant difference compared to my D610. However, I recently acquired a D780, and I must say it's incredibly practical with its enhanced live view (similar to the Z6) and the USB-C port. I also have the impression that I prefer its image quality and the flexibility of RAW. On the other hand, I struggle a bit with Nikon in comparison to Canon, especially when it comes to the smoothness of the images, particularly in terms of rendering faces. I'm not sure if it's just me.

[@MartinCastein]

D780 is no doubt better, I agree the d610 is very similar to the d750 but i specfically wanted the tilt screen in this case. Canon are generally better for portraits which is why i use them so much for portraits in general.

[@lesath7883]

It's funny how you say the D750 is so small. It is larger and heavier than my D200, and I find that too large and too heavy.

[@MartinCastein]

Not though is it.

[@lesath7883]

@@MartinCastein Of course it is. For me it is, mostly because of how large it is for mi height, for my eyes, and for my hands. Also for how much larger it is for my previous cameras: a D3500 and a Minolta T303b. Edit: I blundered. The D750 is just a bit larger (like a couple mm) and heavier (like 200 grams or so) than the D200. If you compare the D750 to the pro-level D5..... well, it certainly is small and light.

[@MartinCastein]

Hi buddy, from what i can see the d200 is about 830g body only: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D200 and the d750 is 750g body only: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D750 Not sure how noticeable the difference is though in the hand. The d750 is pretty small though but has a deep grip.

[@Festvangelist]

The camera size and weight are not small in todays camera world and no IBIS is not an advantage either.

[@gillyb44]

Fuji X S10 and 20 have lovely deep grips and lightweight too.

[@LMoProVisualComm]

There's no way the D750 is a better landscape system or better value than D850, Z7, D810, D800 those systems dynamic range and high resolution were made for that job.

[@MartinCastein]

dynamic range is the same, only difference for landscapes is megapixels but d750 has a tilt screen for less money. So in terms of value its a good proposition.

[@LMoProVisualComm]

@@MartinCastein yes the D750 is a great value. It's just not better than the systems I listed.

[@longrider9551]

👍

[@billb8262]

I absolutely hate (HATE!) the colors out of the D750, particularly the greens and blues. Traded it after fighting colors in every edit. They just look horribly unrealistic in RAW. Features, low light, screen are amazing, but not worth the fight in post. I will never recommend that camera to anyone.

[@michazapart7646]

Oh just stop it, I already have waaay too many classic cameras and lenses ;))

[@MartinCastein]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paulstevenson200]

You are losing me. It's not about the gear. This is boring.

[@PixPete]

You can bore off then, plenty of other channels to watch. A lot of us love to hear about older gear that have a unique look. It’s one of the reasons I subscribe to Martin.

[@MartinCastein]

Lots of doing photography videos coming, not every video I make will be for you and that’s ok.