NIKON D780 :: the DSLR lives on!

[@LopsidedAdventures]

Loving it already. The good thing about Nikon is that both their mirrorless and DSLRs are really good platforms. One could go either way and not regret it.

[@vasilakiz]

Juan Calleja me too

[@TheEstibon]

I am a DSLR guy, so I am very happy that Nikon came out with the D780. My D750 is still producing fantastic photos. I will be purchasing one of these cameras, along with the D850 and the D500.

[@jornmulder]

if i had money, i would get the D850 or D780 and then make even better photos and then sell the photos. and then pay you back from that money :D

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

LONG LIVE THE DSLR! ;)

[@TechSavvy.]

And it will still live a long while yet. More than likely it will evolve into a hybrid. Only the mirrorless fanboys really predicted the demise of the DSLR. Wishful thinking I guess. Canon has a new flagship DSLR. Nikon has a new DSLR released and a new flagship camera to come.. Think about it, Nikon still has two film cameras offered on its website. If film is still around how long will the DSLR live? DSLR shooters just laugh at the mirrorless people and continue on.

[@JogBird]

My D700 still going strong 😀😃

[@jgvbadv]

My would too if i havent broke my back and d700 by falling to the river lol

[@craigulatorOne]

mine too!

[@bodythetan]

JogBird my 35mm film camera still going strong 😆

[@snakemaycry]

I've sadly sold mine couple years ago, due to weight. Went through Fuji, now in Sony, but I still have best memories and photos from mine D700.

[@santarpanroy570]

I'm with d5300

[@micahturner5599]

I represent a tiny niche of the market as someone who owns fat heavy manual focus Zeiss milvus glass, in Nikon F mount because it has an aperture ring and Nikon F can be adapted so many ways. I'm excited for the D780 because I think ergonomically it will pair well with milvus glass and it's a DSLR body that offers good video capabilities and focus peaking. Right now the D780 is a unique product for having all those things. So 1. Great build quality 2. Weather Sealing 3. Ergonomics 4. No adapter 5. Focus peaking 6. USB-C 7. Two card slots that use inexpensive and widely used SD cards The only con is price, and a bit of patience should help with that.

[@ForestRoute]

As a working photographer, I've never run into a situation where DSLRs have failed me because they were DSLRs. That isn't to say there is anything wrong with mirrorless--they can be just as reliable--but until the DSLR is forced into obsolescence I see no practical reason to spend money on a new camera system. All my lenses are F-mount, so I have no problem with Nikon hanging onto this line for as long as it makes sense to. The D780 looks great but my D750 is a solid workhorse that gets the job done for me and earns me my paycheck. Yeah a new camera is always fun but I guess I've gotten blandly pragmatic in my middle years ;) Thanks Ted.

[@marcoantonioregiltv]

Great job Nikon!!! I already got into the Nikon mirrorless family but I have to admit there's a part of me that misses the DSLR world. This camera looks really good and I'm sure there's one upgrade coming for the D850 too!

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Has my interest. Sort of fed up with mirrorless. Love my D750. Good food for thought.

[@markshirley01]

Hi - what mirrorless system are you using. I'm a D750 user to - Im torn between the Z6 and the D780.

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

@@markshirley01 Hey Mark! I started with Fuji. Xt100, Xe 3? xt 20 too. Focusing was just not there, I went back to Nikon D3500 & 5600. They are lightening quick for focusing. For big community events I use a D750 & a Df but the weight is killing me. Recently went with a Canon m50 & a m6. Very pleased with them for entry video but the vote is still out for stills. They do focus fast though. Track better too. If I had a better back & was younger it would be the 750 (780? maybe?) & the Df all day long for stills. I suspect the D780 is out for me due to the weight. I am looking for lighter all the time now.

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

I tell ya where my Fuji's are fun though,,, I bought adapters to use my old Pentax, Nikon, Leica, m42 lenses. If you're not in a hurry to focus, it is a blast!

[@galanfink4028]

I have been using a D90 for about 5 years now - I just purchased and picked up the D780 yesterday (bought the kit because the lens is a good buy too). I'm really pleased with it so far and love the bluetooth connectivity it offers with the SnapBridge® app to download the images I take directly to my Samsung Note 10+ so I can share both my images and their GPS coordinates.

[@rigoalcala3527]

@@markshirley01 I have tried mostly all the fuji's Xt1, Xt2 (3x's) hoping to getting used to the DVF and 2-Xt3 same thing, a Z6 and back to D810 and D850 but I'm getting the D780 I just can't not get used to the DVF. :( I tried. D780.

[@eboldsphotographics5448]

I learned with my D750, to never buy another Nikon camera for at least a year after initial release... there's no point in spending an extra $1,000.00, when I don't have to...

[@markshirley01]

Yep - this will drop to £1600/1700 - I can get a Z6 for £1400 now, it was originally £2000.

[@lurker668]

Yep I got my d750 for €2000 now you Can get it for 1k. That's why I'm waiting for D850 price drop... Maybe next year, I can wait

[@lurker668]

@Nick F I never trust used ones... I dropped mine twice already and spilled ed beer on it... Would you buy it?

[@Kopefulfill]

Well it's also 5 years old, and although still good, outdated by now. To me, buying the latest tech is worth it, but true, I also wait 4-5 months after release, price typically drop by at least 200 EUR by then

[@KeeKeeTheDog]

Mirror keeps getting stuck on my d750. Would live to go mirrorless....but do i have to buy all new lenses?

[@pursueadventure]

As a shooter who spent 2 years trying to use mirrorless cameras and ended up coming back to DSLRs the D780 couldn't be better news!!

[@ThomasHalways]

There! Finally a friendly voice of reason! Optical viewfinder has its merits, this should be a matter of preference.

[@Adam.Robert]

I like the concept, but I feel like they really missed the mark on price. This should have been at the very most $1,999 MSRP at launch before sale prices.

[@vigodrakken7916]

Thats the innitial Price, I expect it to go down.

[@coltoncyr2283]

That's 100% most likely their marketing strategy. They want to sell it for $2000, so initially bump up the price to "seem" like the real tag, then in 3 months have a "Nikon sale". Anyone willing to buy this should def wait a while.

[@Sneakahead555]

Agreed

[@kagisokeitheile6341]

I doubt the price will go down. Just recently the D750 price shot back up by $300

[@coltoncyr2283]

Kagiso Keitheile it will.. it should. And the 750 going up is Nikon being scared and desperate about their plummeting sales. They obviously have ZERO clue about marketing. You don't raise costs because you don't sell cameras, fools. I'm officially done saving and waiting for Nikon. They make horrible decisions and lie.

[@TomNorthenscold]

I fully expect Nikon to come out with more DSLRs. I expect a D850 upgrade for example. I am one of those shooters who much prefers an optical viewfinder. I’ve tried EVFs and found I much prefer an OVF. I like seeing the scene in front of me as it is, not as rendered by my camera.

[@PilgrImageピルグリメージ]

I totally agree with you. Seeing the scene just the way as human eye sees before pressing the shutter is so important. Until technology reaches the point that EVF display just like human eyes display the real colours in our brain DSLR will live on.

[@loco240]

Totally understand your viewpoint after using optical viewfinders for over 40 years. A couple considerations though. EVFs offer some significant advantages - ability to see in real time exactly how the image will be recorded by the camera (i.e. EV changes, scene mode changes, DOF, etc), ability to scroll shots in the viewfinder (no chimping), consistent brightness without blackout while shooting, viewfinder functionality while shooting video, improved reliability with no moving mirror, electronic shutter yielding capabilities such as slow motion video and 1/8000 shutter speeds, and etc. So I'm a little more open minded.

[@TomNorthenscold]

La Co I understand all the benefits of an EVF, while I might quibble about some that you list (e.g. reliability, blackout). EVFs lack one critical feature that an OVF has. An EVF can’t provide a real-time view of the scene exactly as it is with no post processing. That’s the clincher for me.

[@laideae]

Has anyone ever heard of an OVF that is obsolete by now?

[@vokso11]

I said that several times before : DSLRs are still around for a while , there are millions of lenses sold and being used to this date , and even today, to see Nikon producing another telephoto lens namely the 120-300mm f2.8 with an F-mount is another clear indication that DSLRs are still around. For me mirrorless is not mature yet , Sticking to DSLRs .

[@paulconnors2078]

Yes, but the 120-300 f2.8 E-VR is going to cost over $9K in the USA. How many folks will pay that?

[@vokso11]

@@paulconnors2078 it doesn't matter how many people will buy it, but it's a clear sign that Nikon keep investing in the F-mount and maintain legacy . Nikon is not stupid enough to just "dump" all its customer that purchased more than 100.000.000 lenses during the past 100 years. Even Nikon was clear when releasing the Z series : They said that DSLR will coexist along side mirrorless. DSLRs are not going anywhere anytime soon.

[@vokso11]

Paul Connors besides a full frame lens that is 120-300mm with f2.8 can not be cheap .

[@paulconnors2078]

@@vokso11 Yes, it does matter as to who will pay $9.5K for a 120-300 f2.8. I love NIKON gear and lenses but some of their product intros and price points make no sense for MOST people who will buy their gear. It is because NIKON does make product/price point blunders that they find themselves with a diminished market share in their home country (JAPAN) and dire financial straits globally.

[@vokso11]

Paul Connors allow me to disagree respectfully ! There is no such thing as a lens for every photographer BUT THERE IS A LENS FOR EACH TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHER. Every photographer has different needs and they are not supposed to be the same as yours. If it doesn’t make sense to you IT DOES FOR THOSE WHO SPENT THEIR MONEY ON IT. Going through financial issues is a normal thing in the life of a company , and as far as I recall Nikon is NOT doomed yet so pls hold ur horses.

[@PierreBurnaugh]

Great video! I commented that there would be continued DSLR development on that previous video you did. I’m a longtime, dedicated DSLR shooter. I don’t have that “itch” you refer to, but I think it’s great that Nikon is utilizing new advances gained through mirrorless technologies in further DSLR development. It’s always great to have new options and features. It’s funny, you still allude to some sort of demise to DSLR’s with something along the lines of: “is mirrorless something we ought to stick to?” Once again, stick with what you want and don’t worry about the continued development of DSLR’s as it will not be abandoned anytime soon. There will continue to be a lot of big bulky DSLR’s at those Olympics. And there are a lot of people like your friend. Why would you expect Nikon to abandon its fundamental Pro and industrial base that was rooted way before even digital came along? If anything, mirrorless is a side lab experiment (I can see all the mirrorless enthusiasts waking, looking up with a giant spotlight on them, like an episode of “The Twilight Zone”) which gleans new advancements that can be adopted to the main flagship line. But is also an option with a considerable customer base. Again, shoot and let shoot, what you will. Stop trying to predict the end of the DSLR.

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

This is very, very interesting concept. I love the dslr because of the robustness. Autofocus mix is great idea! This is a perfect hybrid system imo, robustness of a dslr and autofocusing capability of a mirrorless system!

[@keithbrown454]

I just love what Nikon does and I'm a DSLR shooter. The vast majority of Nikon users are using DSLRs'. Refreshing an old D750 with some added features is delight! Your channel is so refreshing in the fact you stick with the subject and provide enormous feedback about it. Wonderful video and commentary. Nikon!!

[@aidanhuxford6537]

I've had the D780 for two whole days and it's been a happy experience. Considered the D850, the Z6 and also waiting for the Z8, but the hybrid nature of the D780 seduced me in the end and early results have been great in both modes. And by the time I have read my way to the end of the 950-page manual, I shall be unstoppable!

[@jd5787]

So, it's been 2 years. How did it go? You digested the manual and took 1000s of shots? 😁

[@tarinamcandrews3913]

I like shooting with DSLR and I’ve been wanting to upgrade mainly because I’m ready to move to full frame. I have invested in lenses over the years and to start over on a new mirrorless system seems daunting to me. I’m used to the Nikon system. I use my camera to for personal interests and hope to move over to some sort of business someday but as of now I’m still learning. I’m excited about this. It’ll give me a few more years to get my bearings. I also just like how DSLR’s feel in my hands. Traveling with the weight no. Part of me was tossing between having two systems. Mirrorless for traveling and family with smaller lens needs and hanging on to my dslr and what I’ve built for my other shooting. (My sons hockey and landscapes) I guess this just makes me feel like I don’t have to make a big decision right now. Buts me more time if Nikon will keep producing DSLR’s.

[@michaelmcintosh8599]

I am using it just over a year now and loooooove it, this is an amazing camera!!!!!!!!

[@bunk156]

I heave a heavy investment in the fmount, and dslrs are the most reliable cameras you can use. They ain't going anywhere.

[@gapinskimaciej]

the d750 has been my daily driver for the past 4 years and it's the perfect workhorse for me. When it finally kicks the bucket I will buy a used one again. Sadly the lack of a vertical battery grip in the d780 is a complete deal breaker for me and the d850 is too heavy.

[@nachohernandez9491]

You Say d850 too heavy? I love mine and weight is no problem Weight between your 750 to 850 is about the same so there

[@ianthomas465]

Hello Ted, I am a faithfull Pentax user and I am so happy that Pentax is still producing DSLR‘s and that you can use, as it is in the Nikon system too old lenses from analog days. For several reasons I don‘t see this advantage of mirrorless cameras and I still love this view through a real optical viewfinder. So I think Nikon is doing right in presenting a new DSLR - great job. Cheers and best regards

[@georgedavall9449]

What is the point here?

[@konczyke]

I’m fully satisfied with my D750, so I’m excited to get the new D780, but not yet, later, in few years, when the D750 will have few 100th shots 🙂and not because of the new video upgrades, never used for video, but of course will be nice to have two cameras in one and can leave my Fuji behind and using the F lenses for video, but that’s not my priority and honestly I have never, ever missed the handgrip, because with one new battery I’m able to make 1.300-1.500 photos, so with two batteries I’m good to go anywhere 🙂, yeahhh and I can leave the NDx8 at home too, so yes, in few years, when the price will drop for sure I’ll upgrade to this new D780, long live Nikon, long live DSLRS 😌

[@congeeSTAR]

This is the difference between a working photographer vs. a KZbinr: 300 shots per battery vs 2200 shots per battery

[@marchofnature636]

Yesss that’s really one of the only things that’s keeping me from the z6

[@ravisr3401]

As an avid amateur from 2012, I have stuck by Nikon starting with the bridge P510 Coolpix, got bitten by the camera bug after I came back from a vacation to Europe with family, moved on to D3200 in the same year and after learning photography with the D3200 moved on to D610. Have a generous collection of lenses for the bodies. I'm rather comfortable shooting with chunky bodies and their lovely grips. I have had more joy from clicking on DSLR's. Every time I look at Sony Mirrorless (just put off by the menu system and formidable price of the lenses), I'm always reminded of how much equipment, I have for my 2 Nikon bodies, I have 12 lenses between them. I have had some great travel, macro, landscapes and nature fun with them: "pure" unfiltered fun: meaning have made no money at all with them: okay may be a $100 from selling a few prints on a website. The itch is always there to buy more, but have already enough equipment.

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

I enjoy using my DSLR, I currently have a D750 but also have the D7200 and D7000. My go too camera is the D750 instead of the D7200 and I will continue using a Full Frame DSLR!

[@sketchysunday]

I just upgraded my D90 to a D7500 and love it! This D780 will be my next purchase in a couple of years. Mirrorless isnt in my upgrade plans at all

[@jakehardy5997]

I had a d7500 for a short amount of time then upgraded to the d780. It’s beautiful and well worth the money unless you want a built in flash

[@abbasashrafi8814]

I'm already having a D750, i dont have enough money so i have to work for a year to buy this badass dude. Yes! I am seriously dreaming of having this model

[@markmozley5604]

I am waiting for the D860. And yes I do have two mirrorless Olympus cameras but my Nikon D500 and D800E are my main cameras.

[@paulconnors2078]

Don't hold your breath for a D860 - the D850 is just two years old.

[@rockapejv]

Can't rate the D800E highly enough. Made in Japan, built like an absolute tank (doesn't have the plastic mirror box of the D810) and with image quality that easily rivals my D850 (I own both). They did have some issues along the way, but mine (a later production camera) was perfect from new. D850 is better for wildlife / action etc. though. I highly recommend the D800E.

[@lsaideOK]

I am very excited about the D780. I gave mirrorless a try and now feel more positive than ever about staying with a DSLR. This looks like a great upgrade from my D610.

[@benconner3619]

it's really cool, but why trade up from a d750 to a d780? id rather keep the d750 and get the z6 and have best of both worlds instead of trying to merge the two.. i guess i see how it caters to a niche user, but save the money and stick with a d750 and spend that money on lenses or trips. just my two cents. Great video!

[@johnbird3722]

I have a D750 with a number of great lenses, and don't see the point in switching. More pixels is the only thing that would tempt me. Otherwise the upgrades seem more suited for sports photography, video, or shooting in really extreme light. Years ago, when I bought my first SLR, I was told to invest in a good camera, and spend the money on lenses. Thank you Sammy's Camera LA!

[@EricSnissaert]

I use the D750 for many years now and I'm still very satisfied with the results! For portraits no need to upgrade here. Besides the Nikon I own a Olympus mirrorless for travel or just for recreation purposes.

[@andrzejjaniak6849]

Great concept. I switched from Sony mirrorless to Nikon DSLR (for a few reasons) and I don't regret it but still wish live view AF were better in Nikon. Now I have both of the worlds. Definitely interested in this camera.

[@MisterWileyOne]

Waiting to see price drop on the 750 when the 780 drops. I'm not a pro, just a hobby photographer on a budget 👍

[@pranavtripathi2890]

I have been a Nikon user pretty much most of my life. Been using a Nikon D7100 for a few years now. I would whole heartedly choose D780 over Z6.

[@omniart5714]

DSLRs are awesome... Also Canon just announced 1DX Mk3

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

One of the reasons why I am still supporting Canon and Nikon is I want the DSLR to continue. I am afraid that perhaps in 20 years many of the people who use mirrorless cameras with evf will have cancer in the eye that used to shoot photos in video with.

[@Macjohn1419]

Upgraded to the D780 from a D7100. Waited for years to see an amazing camera such as this. The earlier cameras offered, missed the mark for me. The LiveView function is much faster and less clunkier than earlier cameras. I would have maybe joined the mirrorless Z system if they kept the original F mount. Not fond of using an adapter for my F lenses.

[@markshirley01]

Have you got it yet. I'm the same as you - waited for the upgrade to live view more than anything.

[@Bob4golf1]

Seen a lot of change over the past 50 years and I own both DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. Thought I'd have a problem adjusting to the EVF but after a few sessions I got used to it. 50 years of photography has taught me a couple of important lessons: 1) the best camera is the one you have in your hand and 2) we need to emphasize to younger photographers that it's still mostly about skill. I own a Nikon D5 with a zillion autofocus points - I use a single focus point and still get tack sharp pictures even when shooting fast moving sports. Practice your skills!

[@oliverhilton6086]

The D780 is basically my perfect camera upgrading from a D600: I’ve always wanted a Nikon mirrorless but most of my lenses are older ones that don’t fully support the adapter, so this camera basically being a “DLSR on the streets, Z6 in the sheets” is perfect for me

[@herbertcatania5464]

Oliver Hilton exacly best of both worlds ... love it ! 👍

[@markwalsh4mtr]

As someone who makes a living from stills and video i have to say i think its a good move. What i value over everything else is a solid reliable platform. I shoot medium format, full frame and m34 and i never adopt a new tool unless i am 100% sure it will allow me to work quickly and not let me down. The nikon dslrs are a very mature technology that delivers excellent & predictable results.

[@sorenmpeterson]

A couple of years ago, after not having made the move from film (and relying solely on a smartphone), I decided to get back into photography by buying a DSLR. And then a funny thing happened-a photographer asked if I was considering a DSLR or mirrorless, something I didn’t even know existed at the time. After doing my research, I went with a mirrorless that has the look and feel of a DSLR and am very happy with my choice. For my own photography, mirrorless is the future (though I will be sad if/when companies stop making DSLRs).

[@ShaneBaker]

Looks good. It would be nice if Nikon remembered their D850 users and provided firmware to give us access to CFast.

[@JoannieTherrien]

I just love the idea of the D780. Perfect for someone who is not ready to switch to mirror less. I love the mirror less capabilities especially in video and focus, but I hate the idea of potentially having to change all my lenses to exploit the full potential of the mirror less. I mean, the adaptor for F to Z mount can't be THAT good... or is it?

[@Being_Joe]

I like my D750 but I love it when it has the grip on it.

[@grincadorna4753]

Jose Juarez if you want a good grip on d750 used gorilla glue ehe joke

[@JohnColson]

Your friends point about wanting to keep the feel of a physical connection between him/herself and the camera is one that resonates with me greatly as well. The reason I haven't switched to Sony for instance is that in my experience (and I have used Sony cameras as well as Fuji) is that it feels like taking a photo with a computer. I will stick with my DSLR's until I have no other choice.

[@AnthonyBurnsSydney]

As a full time corporate photographer I use a DSLR and mirrorless, depending on the job. The DSLR rules in the studio using flash and in low light conditions using flash. With a fast lens I see more through the viewfinder. The Mirrorless is great for silent shooting in quiet conditions and for non flash/lowlight work. it is also lighter to travel on a plane. So, Both are great and I hope they continue to make the DSLR cause I will update from my D5.

[@BillFerris]

I'm a longtime Nikon shooter and, to be honest, am disappointed by the D780. Several years ago, I started using my D610 to do wildlife, sports and bird photography. The D610, while fine for landscapes and portraits, just doesn't have the autofocus, burst rate and buffer for fast action. When the D750 was released, I was tempted...but not so drawn to its 51-point AF system, 6.5 fps burst rate, D610 equivalent resolution and low light performance to pony up the $2K+ for one at introduction. When the D850 was released, it had (still has) everything...resolution, nimble AF, good low light performance, speed. It also has a price tag to match. Eventually, I decided to keep the D610 for landscapes and portraits and I added a D500 for sports, wildlife and other fast action. I think a lot of D6xx and D750 owners have done something similar in recent years. Tired of waiting for Nikon to release a true update to either camera, they've moved to the D850, the D500, Sony A9 or A7III. Those of us who still shoot with the D6xx and D750 haven't been impressed by the agility or speed of the Zs to trust Nikon mirrorless to what we shoot. We've been waiting for gen 2 Zs with improved AF for fast action (and added compatibility with a battery grip) or for something like a Z6 sensor in a D500 or D850 body. What Nikon has released is more like a refresh of Nikon's entry level full frame DSLRs. The D780 has the same resolution as the D6xx and D750, the same 51 autofocus points in OVF mode as the D750, and a negligible bump from 6.5 to 7 fps in burst compared to the D750. The D780 is also missing something both the D6xx and D750 have: compatibility with an external battery grip. A grip is essential gear for a lot of photographers who shoot portraits, weddings and fast action. It offers both extended battery life and the ability to easily jump between landscape and portrait handholds. I think a lot of Nikon shooters who remain with the D6xx and D750 value having that accessory available...at least as an option. Frankly, I look at the D780 and a see a 2020 version of the D600...a camera designed to attract APS-C shooters (D7500 owners, in this case) to the world of full frame photography. It may be successful at that but, for a lot of D6xx and D750 shooters, the D780 just doesn't pass muster.

[@davisparkhurst6637]

Good to see the DSLR!!!

[@Peshur]

Heart my Nikon d800. 7 years old..insane dynamic range 37 MP. big love

[@myerwerl]

This is released on my birthday. Maybe this is a sign for me to upgrade to Nikon full frame. 🤷

[@burnedbytheword]

D850 shooter here... Digital photography seems more at home in a mirrorless system. In fact, I see the first DSLRs as the first true “hybrid” cameras. I see mirrorless as the true digital advent that technology beckoned, and is now here. The function of a SLR mirror-however pleasurable it may be-is now, and will exponentially become, inferior to an EVF. Even if there was a D780 pop-up EVF option in live view, it would just make this another quirky in-between-a distant link, if you will-in the evolution of the camera. I see a future of better tools, ie., bottomless dual CF buffers and storage, global shutters and sensors, and other tech that we haven’t dreamed of yet in imaging. All things that will hopefully free all photographers to hone their craft for the betterment of the world. When I look at my beloved D850, I see a way to get ready for the future. A future, I believe, that has no need of a D780 and other cameras like it. Ted, thanks so much for videos like this that make us think!

[@kaminobatto]

I never thought that I would consider buying a 700 series camera but this thing is making me itchy! I love what Nikon did here. This is the ultimate hybrid DSLR body from Nikon, period.

[@BermyBwoy]

It looks like a great camera but would be just that bit closer to perfect if it had a simple joystick.

[@grincadorna4753]

BermyBwoy maybe the trade is the touch screen instead of joystick

[@sexysilversurfer]

They removed it. Stupid decision by Nikon. They are going bankrupt and cripple their best selling Dslr. 😱

[@4rroby]

I’m still stuck in the dslr world. I had the z6 and returned it. I wish I kept it but I was just still too in love with my results from my D750. I’ll give the D780 time on the market before I decide which direction I’ll go next. Great video also.

[@floex831]

Still shooting in my D700 and D750. Seems like a great camera, I’m in no hurry to switch to ML. Ergonomics suck on ML especially once you slap fast glass on it.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

I love using DSLRs and I thought the z6 was a bit small when I held it in a store. Great that now the D780 is available. Perhaps this is the best hybrid DSLR camera... for fast focusing phase detect in still mode for sports shooters and also PDAF mode in liveview for video capture. Although there is no 5 axis stabilization in body like z6, the D780 does have electronic VR stabilization for video and also FX VR telephoto lenses. Z6 does not have stabilized Z lenses as all stabilization is in the body. Still a popular camera among DSLR shooters in 2021!

[@angumotzfeldt3093]

I have a Fujifilm X-T3 and I really like it. I have a collection of older Nikon lenses that I still use, both adapted and with my F3. With D780 the circle would be complete. Why not have two systems? Maybe this camera was made for people like me. :)

[@1barnet1]

The D750 is really cheap these days. I'd say that one is made for you More or less the same quality same AF same performance half the price.

[@jurrydevries4006]

I’ve been looking to upgrade to full frame, seriously looked at the Z6 but in the end I just didn’t feel comfortable holding the camera. It felt small, unbalanced. Plus battery life sucks. Then the 780 came out. Perfect hybrid coz you’re basically buying 2 systems in one case: optical viewfinder = DSLR, Live viewvinder = Mirrorless. Now all they would have to do to perfect 100% is to add EVF and and a reverse lens converter (not F -> Z but Z ->F)

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

Arm't you going to feel a little Silly or Wrong Again when Nikon Officiality Announces the D860 coming soon, the upgrade to the D850. I don't have a direct line to Nikon but my friends is one of the Nikon Ambassadors does! I hope Nikon and other companies will continue making DSLR's, theres a bigger market there!

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

@Jesse Petrone I'm sure you are correct that mirrorless will take over. I was watching a recent video by Tony Northrup's and was saying that during 2019, during 2019, DSLR's sold 95% more than mirrorless at 5% sales.

[@sonnt_vnu]

More mirroless sales in last year because they were new market, doesn't mean the 80% are mirroless users. Maybe DSLR users still use their old cameras.

[@dusanmal]

One big reason for updated DSLR (w some mirrorless features) are available lenses. If Nikon made Z780, identical to this D780 but w mirror assembly completely removed...I'd bite (and many others I believe)! There is no Physical or engineering reason for mirrorless camera to have fundamentally different lenses. Mirrorless cameras are the future but along this lenses/mounts example I want to see other innovation put in, not just space removed out and smaller size sold to us as a feature (for some purposes it is but not in general). Mirrorless cameras are still in the Motorola Star Tac phase. I am waiting for a "camera Apple" (and I hope it is one of major current players as thy could push it through) which does NOT sell size as a feature but places more new useful capabilities into reasonable, long derived, ergonomical camera size . Things I want in: orders of magnitude stronger computing capability; active sensor cooling... Things I don't want-cameras designed for single handed usage (again, there is a place and market segment for those but not as default).

[@Chris5685]

I’m not touching anything that doesn’t last a whole day or more on a single battery.

[@mcrazza]

The D780 has great specs at its price segment, but I'm seriously hung up about the lack of battery grip functionality. Why, Nikon? WHY?!

[@kaywayneflor89]

Right now am still using a DSLR, the thing is I don't feel the need to update my camera right now. Perhaps if I see a need for an upgrade I'll go to mirrorless.

[@jamespkuzman]

I've always been a fan of the D750 and have said it's probably the best all-around camera in the Nikon lineup for most serious hobbyists. There are Nikon bodies with more resolution, faster AF, higher FPS, etc., but the D750 gets a lot of things right for a lot of people. The fact that Nikon has introduced the D780 indicates they are still committed to building excellent DSLRs in addition to wading into the mirrorless waters with the Z platform, and I think that's a very good thing. Mirrorless is a game changer for lots of reasons and I love my Fuji mirrorless bodies, but for many shooters - myself included - there is still value in an optical viewfinder, and the bigger body makes for more comfortable ergonomics. That said, most of the improvements seem to be to limited to the rear screen and Live View. I realize there are plenty of very capable and popular cameras that lack a viewfinder of any sort, and that lots of mirrorless photographers choose to use the rear screen for shooting, but outside of setting up on a tripod - either in studio or outdoors - I cannot imagine most D750 or D780 owners using the rear screen most of the time. I suspect they are using the viewfinder. If that supposition is true, I don't think the core D750/D780 audience is going to get very excited about improvements that are limited to the rear screen. For instance, the image highlighting eye detect AF on the Nikon website is of a basketball player, but who it using a DSLR in Live View to shoot sports? And why wasn't the joystick brought over from the D850 to help quickly select the additional AF points? At its heart the D780 is a DSLR. Yet instead of letting it stand on its own merits as such, Nikon is trying to tell us it's something different: A "new breed of DSLR" that sports the "heart of a mirrorless camera." Rubbish. The way they are promoting and positioning it does a disservice to what is likely a very capable DSLR, dismisses their own mirrorless offerings, and insults its target audience to boot.

[@herbertcatania5464]

Jim Kuzman sorry dont agree .... my case love the D780 combo .... a winner ! 👍

[@bojanuzicanin]

I think the dslr and mirrorless cameras will keep coexisting for the next foreseeable future. Not only is Nikon bringing out new bodies but also still releasing new f mount lenses. As you said, the D780 is essentially a Z6 so adapting new technology into a dslr body seem possible. My D750 just recently bit the dust, or actually swallowed a bit too much water. I did consider replacing it with one of the Z cameras but ultimately I needed a workhorse and familiarity got the better of me and I ended up with another dslr. No regrets whatsoever. I do think that mirrorless cameras have features/advantages over dslr's but dslr's also have features/advantages over mirrorless. Like it's been said, one can go with either and not regret it, it all just depends which one is better suited to your needs.

[@vmstanford]

Having a nice collection of F mount lenses, I am glad to see that Nikon is bringing strong technology improvements to its DSLR family. Hopefully there will be new and improved F mount lenses coming to market too as a result of continuing support for F mount bodies.

[@ConorCoen]

I'm excited for this release. I've had my D500 for two years and have been itching to move to FF but have held off on the Z mount , nearly bought the 750 on sale over the holidays, will definitely look at this

[@1barnet1]

Doubt you should. No joystick No optional grip Overpriced No worthwhile AF improvements in TTL Summary get the old one on sale or Save a little more for the D850 Or Move to mirror less.

[@ConorCoen]

@@1barnet1 that's a very fair point, thank you , I got overexcited 😂 we should see the 750 price drop down again ?

[@williamschultz8198]

Probably should have seen this coming...D750 has been on sale for a couple of months for the body only.

[@laideae]

I like my cameras real, with viewfinders you can use even if the camera is off or the battery is dead, with sound and tactile feedback every time I take an image. I love the fact that I can swap lenses with my 40 or 50 year old Nikon 35mm cameras with no need for adapters. I couldn’t care less about “silent” shooting, 20fps burst rates, or a camera company that in this day and age thinks cameras should be replaced like cell phones every 18-months, waste and ecology be damned. Glad to see that Nikon is following real users and not vloggers proclaiming DSLR is dead or Wall Street idiots stating that cameras will die eventually. I just got myself a D750, but I will definitely buy the D780 later this year. Awesome video as always Ted!

This makes sense since the market started to grow on entry-mid level full frame cameras. And their only 'modern' choice was 6D MII. This camera wont sell much at the launch but im sure even i am going to get one. (If canon wont release a beast entry level full frame)

[@lanatrzczka]

As an F6 shooter, the upcoming D780 just might be the camera to get me back into DSLRs since selling my D90 ten years ago. I can use all my existing gear with it. For me, the mirrorless cameras feel wonderful to use, but I just don't want to trade-up into a new eco system.

[@KevinFuller]

I would love to try one. Have not tried a mirrorless, and currently have the d750. Seems like a very good camera.

[@vhc7764]

Thanks for the pre-review...I've always appreciated your honest/unbiased reviews. I shoot DSLRs, M4/3, and Mirrorles--love them all. But my favorites are the D500/D700/5DMKIV/EOS R. I might sell a few systems to fund the 1DXMKIII! So, I guess I'm old school WRT DSLRs, but I love new tech as well.

[@lihy7781]

I bought the D780 as an upgrade from the D700 (i know i'm late LOL) and have been shooting it daily for about 2 months now. I think it's a great camera! I find myself reaching for it more and more over my D850 crazily enough. I think it will help me segway into mirrorless since i haven't quite been able to make the jump... although i've been playing around with it for at least 3 years. i might jump into the D7ii as an upgrade to the D850 and keep the D780 and have the best of both worlds.

[@tychomagneticanomaly]

I will give it a spin for sure. While I love my mirror-slapping Nikons I shot a lot with the Z6 last fall, and enjoyed the silent shooting with it. My work is often in environments where every image you take gets noticed because of the mirror banging away, with the Z you have the perfect stealth mode. Another Plus on the Z is the ability to control exposure compensation via the lens focus ring. Most of the time I shoot in Manual, but this comes in pretty handy in a pinch because you see what you get. I think Nikon will stick with Mirrors for some time, but who knows, maybe the D7 will be a Z ;))

[@Bandalizo]

I own both a DSLR and a mirrorless, one of the things that bother me in my mirrorless is that I cannot autofocus my D lenses which, by the way, are great lenses.

[@jaimeavayu32]

Hi there!!! regards from Chile. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I am a Nikon DX user, and looking for an upgrade on my gear going to full frame format. I am interested in street photography, portraits, travel, etc. Do you recommend mirrorless over DSLR as it represent the newest technology? Stay at Nikon? the Z6 over the D780? I am more like old fashion photography (not profesional) so I do care about the feeling the camera delivers with every shot to the user. Thanks in advance for your advice!

[@balintk.9373]

A technical question: a lot of previews does not include the fact that you can do a long exposure with a D780 up to 900 seconds which is a really nice feature for a lot of photographers. Now, I see that the viewfinder cannot be closed like on the D8xx series for example or even on a D500. Meaning this is sort of hybrid between the mirrorless and dslr, not covering the viewfinder can still cause accidental light leakage? If so than the super long exposures are pretty pointless. For sure I would be annoyed to covert the viewfinder all the time with tape or something. Me personally take the D850 over the D780 for sure. Especially that I believe the D850's price is going to drop significantly in the near future. With that in mind using it solely for taking pictures I think the D850 just beats the D780 from every aspect.

[@RavenclawFtW3295]

I think the main thing keeping mirrorless from completely outcompeting DSLRs is the shorter battery life. If mirrorless ever catches up to DSLRs in that way, then I think DSLRs really would be on the ropes. Perhaps a way to help preserve battery life in a mirrorless would be to build a model that has a viewfinder like on an old rangefinder even if it is just for consumers and enthusiasts instead of professionals.

[@joncarrigan6846]

I'm a DSLR (and 35mm and 120 roll) shooter and I am tempted by mirrorless for the weight and size saving more than any of the whizzy gadgetry. I've also invested £k in F-mount lenses and don't have cash to spare to buy the same lenses all over again in a different mount. So I probably won't upgrade at all until my DSLR gives up the ghost; then I'll see what's available.

[@scottyounggren4385]

This camera should be a Monster! Can't wait to pick one up

[@bassangler73]

Im a diehard dslr shooter, the only complaint I have with the 780 is the placement of the liveview button and switch. I think people who use bbaf will constantly be hitting their thumb on it..Other than that long live the dslr!

[@CofFDnSnaps]

Have to say. This camera is exciting. Theres no real replacement for an OVF. The lag comes into play for a guy like me who does action sports photos. That split second makes a difference in timing the shot.

[@stanobert3475]

I checked out the D780 at my local camera store today. It seems like an excellent camera but the mechanical shutter is still too loud for dance performances. I own the Z6 and the mechanical shutter is quieter and I prefer an EVF now. I agree with your comment that mirrorless has much more potential for technical innovation. I am waiting for Nikon to fix the banding issues in its silent electronic shutters and to improve continuous AF. I am going to invest in the Z lenses from now on.

[@james1939-s1c]

Nikon probably has a list of DSLRs that were in development for the past few years that they will release. This camera was probably in development 2-3 years ago. Plus as long as people are buying DSLRs Nikon is going to make them. The z system is two years from having a full line up of lenses and a pro body. I bet this year is better for Nikon with the successful z50, this camera, the d6, and a lot of z lenses. The only thing I would question is the price is a bit steep, $2000 would seem to fit with the current market. The d850 isn't much more and the z6 is currently $600 less.

[@SuperMassara]

I soldi my D850 and bought a X1D mainly because of synch speed and absolute colour depth. I miss the optical finder of DSLR in some situations and NO mirrorless of any brand can make up for that. This D780 seems the PERFECT companion to my Hasselblad ! Speed, video, cheap ( great) lenses on the used market, nice color science,live view with eye af... I think that the combination of the two worlds ( dark and mirrorless) can cover any assignment. Just my two cents!

[@SuperMassara]

Btw....nikon and Hasselblad work with the same flash systems. 👍

[@ButterflyisNabi]

I shoot with flash 100% of the time so mirrorless doesn't offer many creative advantages. By adding in what they've developed for the Z6 in terms of video this new D780 is kind of my dream camera. I don't shoot stills in live view and love the idea of getting on the ground, rolling around, climbing ladders etc to frame my shots. It keeps me connected to the scene, not to mention prevents the temptation to look at the results after every shot and boring my model/s. I've been tempted to upgrade to the Z6 for the video capabilities but wasn't looking forward to adjusting to a new workflow for stills, or buying into a new mounting system $$$$$ hehe

[@1fareast14]

Hope the buffer is better than on the d750. That and the missing joystick were the only major flaws. I'm also surprised to not see sensor stabilization. Why is Pentax the only one making stabilized slrs? Oh and I dislike the trend of removing pop-up flashes on pro cameras, they're very useful.

[@thomasphillips5850]

I shoot with a D850 and this would be a perfect backup. I like the improved live view , so yeah that sounds cool.thanks

[@montgomerycross8140]

Love my D750 and want to stick to SLR in the future, so good work Nikon!

[@barakeylam]

A logical and expected move by Nikon. They didn't develop a new camera, they improved an existing system with off the shelf new thechnology. Well done (except for the price...)

[@rayeast9825]

As an 82-year-old pro who recently dropped my D 800 that is dead and am left with my D3 as my back up. I am debating as preparing the 800, get a D850 0or D 750. Stay tuned.

[@chrisbruner9893]

I am a Nikon (D)SLR user for about 25 years. I tinkered with the new mirror less and they are too small for me....especially if you start adding high end lenses that have multiple glass. So, I am excited to see a new DSLR and I saw your video predicting the demise of the SLR and I can see where that could happen, it will be a generational "thing" IMO. As the older SLR folks cycle out and the newer folks cycle in certainly SLR's could become the Rolleiflex's of the world...just not in our lifetime

[@RobertNuttmann]

Makes a lot of sense to me. Did they put on a touch screen? This should appeal to a lot of people especially current happy d750 users that have worn out their cameras. As a landscape shooter I would likely wait for the no doubt coming D880 that will likely be 60+ mega pixels.

[@shamikchoudhury5924]

Yes...experts are frequently wrong. It is the user who decides what stays and what goes. DSLR are here to stay alongside Mirrorless. There will be a lots of cross technology adaptation in future.

[@MichaelMRoth]

Dear Ted, thanks a lot for the review! What I am interested in: What would be the noise of the mechanical shutter? As I understand, the electronic shutter is only applicable in Live View modus, right? So it would be like in the D850. Silent photography only possible in live view. For an even photographer like me, this is not really satisfying! For many indoor events like conferences or concerts the mechanical shutter of a D850 or D750 is just too loud. Many reviewers don't look at this characteristics at all, although it can be so importand. For me only the Nikon D810 is really low noisy with it's mechanical shutter. So I wonder, how the D780 will sound *without using Live view*.

[@sudipchatterjee]

I obviously want to see the implementation of computational photography in such cameras. That would be exciting!

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

The D750 (which I own) is probably one of the best in terms of ergonomics. The deep grip a boon. No other camera ever comes close to it imo. Hopefully this does.