Nikon D780 Vs. Nikon D850 for Wedding Photographers (Incl Buffer Speed Test)

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

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[@chrisogrady28]

“When you’re shooting a triple wedding weekend” I’m struggling to shoot a triple wedding year...

[@NoahStephens]

Christopher O'Grady lol Gotta love humblebrags

[@rolandrickphotography]

Christopher O'Grady , I know how you feel. Missing that used cars salesman talent myself to get successful into this business. Shooting perfect images isn’t the point of the story. You must be able to sell yourself, I unfortunately can’t.

[@gzarari]

@@rolandrickphotography the futur or chris do in youtube, he tells you how to self yourself as a salesman :)

[@rolandrickphotography]

Genti Zarari , impossible. You must be born with that. I don’t have one atom of it in my genes 🧬. It’s like Michael Schuhmacher and Willi Weber. One has been driving F1 cars, the other doing an awesome business. I need a business partner like Willi has been to Michael (prior to his tragic skiing accident).

[@Smoothblue90]

It's fascinating to me how. People who are good at one thing seem to have another missing part. It's like the really good mechanic who can't drive a race car. Or the really smart mathematician who can't teach a college class. Or the number one sales person in a car dealership that no one likes who works there.

[@Christthesolidrock4]

So it's the Nikon D780, amazing stuff, no delay

[@pammcreynolds]

I'm thinking of selling my old cameras to get a new one. I actually still have my first camera, a Minolta film camera. Probably won't get much for that one. HaHa

[@juliankrakow]

I also got the d780 as my main camera for weddings, after selling the d5. Now my wedding set up is d780 with Nikkor 24-70 2.8 and z6 with Tamron 70-200 2.8. The main reason for me was the dual card slot.

[@ashlynsmith4924]

Do you like the z6

[@anggershashisongo6358]

Hmmmm this very helpful you know, i want to compare between canon 80D and 90D for landscape photography just like this, thank you taylor for the video😀

[@jal2550]

I don't shoot weddings, so its the D850 for me and my landscapes!!

[@nickreid5939]

Or NIKON D810

[@obsidian00]

Every one SEEMS to be loving the D780...

[@jgvbadv]

but for that money it is hmmmm (i'll let you decide)

[@photography3569]

The is just one youtuber, that didnt like it. Theoria Apo... :)

[@markshirley01]

@@photography3569 he just loves to hate Nikon, he's like broken record.

[@obsidian00]

John Smith Yeah...that price point is No es bueno!

[@robblanorman7161]

@@photography3569 He hates everything except his own thoughts. His own thoughts. Thoughts, thoughts....yeeeaaahhhhh, thoughts. His own. His own thoughts. (ie angry photog is just a right-wing-style-sitting-at-his-desk ranter).

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[@arpitdwivedi8685]

great sir

[@lalkhan3186]

D750 Is great work in photography 💯👌 I really like Nikon D750🔥🔥🔥👌

[@prnv_198]

Taylor Jackson you're best

[@filipstojanov3199]

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[@steveschnetzler5471]

I still remember the days when you waited 10 seconds for a camera to boot, and they used too much power to just leave on. I started shooting with a JVC camcorder because it had a great autofocus, and sleep mode. Close screen, sleep, open, take photo. Oh, things have changed. Great video, to the point, love that.

[@Smoothblue90]

Great video. I really want one of these. But my D750 and D500 are doing their jobs so well and it takes me forever to get something new.

[@Agm1995gamer]

In my opinion the only people who need to look at new equipment are those who have none.

[@Royalepad]

@@Agm1995gamer thats what i did

[@Smoothblue90]

@Man in Dandism There is work going on with sensors and processors to get to the point where crop sensor and micro four thirds cameras have better to even good low light capability, but, then of course the full frame camera sensor and processor combinations will be even better yet. It appears to me that the megapixels and low light capability of the of the D5 and 1Dx Mark II were "good enough" for practical indoor sports use. If crop sensor and even crazy to say micro four thirds with the future mythical OMsystem "WOW" camera can reach that level of low light capability with D500 or dare I say Olympus M1 Mark II level autofocus, with planes, trains, and automobile tracking, with GH5 level video, then that camera. Will. Take. Over. The. World.

[@flickrchannyuk4396]

always good to hear the real world experiences of a professional, love your channel Taylor

[@wulfjr]

I shoot everything through the eyepiece so the digital view finder is only for looking later to see if i got the shot. Otherwise it would be used for video. And i shoot stills with the camera, not video. But I can if I want. So for me the D850 with double the pixels and stills.

[@befreetv354]

D850 Best!

[@joemeka]

Why not switch to Z6; it has IBIS. You could trade optical view finder for IBIS.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

No second card, so I couldn't use it as a main body for a wedding day

[@nourdowidar8716]

Z6 have very bad IBIS .. His kill battry and kill bokeh

[@ykchan917]

I’m new to the commercial photographing world, who just started being a bridal photographer assistant and considering buying a “professional” camera as an investment. I wanted to find a camera which is modern enough (raw files & focusing) for the work and also old school (using old lens and manual focusing) for the fun, is d780 still a good choice in 2024? Thx!

[@Yaduraaj_Ahir]

@yaduraaj_ahir02 haha i wached it 3 times than i understood all your pronunciation ....sir please try to add subtitle in your small videos bzy i am from india and still learning english 🙏

[@kennebatch]

Finally a wedding pros perspective! Thanks dude! Nice to hear instead of all the other “reviews” lamenting it being like a z6 therefore may as well buy a z6. Amazing how so many reviewers aren’t actual pro shooters and thus don’t see the real life draw of all day battery life, two card slots, solid low light focusing and the no lag optical viewfinder for those unpredictable wedding day moments that could otherwise be missed on a mirrorless with their EVF and second long wake up time 🤘🏼

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

An OVF and insane battery life are the main reasons I'm sticking with DSLRs!

[@kennebatch]

Osase Noma-Owens indeed! I wanted to love the Z6 for shooting weddings but until they can get that evf lag down I’m still on the dslr train.

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

@@kennebatch For me, it's more than that. I like to have a natural perspective of a scene before I shoot, and no EVF can beat my eyesight, so an OVF is very important to me.

[@tashihishey34]

Zen and the art of limitation - Nikkor 28mm f2 Ai-s, 50mm f1. 2 AI-s , 85mm f1.4 AI-s, Nikon Df.

[@ImperialMode]

Would love to see some behind the scenes of the hybrid D780

[@optimusprimeeee47]

Random winner I am unlucky🤕

[@realestatephotovideoshawns1177]

I can’t stand shooting with a mirrorless. I only use my Z6 for video.

[@castieldiallo2945]

In this situation, yes, the 780. Not sure why you use a 36mp plus camera for a wedding. The 850 was not designed for weddings. Of course Jackson knows that.

[@popcornparam]

What happened to the 90d giveaway ????

[@tkarlmann]

Wow, I know this video is 4-yrs old, but I _Just_ picked up a D850, and I'm eying up a used D780; I do Weddings almost exclusively; and presently I'm VERY happy with my OM system OM-1's as my main cameras; but I have 10-11 Nikon "F" lenses that I can still use including the original 70-200 VR. What are your thoughts in 2024? Thanks!! Perusing your videos, It seems that you have switched to Sony? Please comment!

[@ak-ez3xj]

Big fan

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

To me the D850 isn’t a wedding camera. It’s a high resolution camera ment for landscaping, model work, high resolution photography. The D780 on the other hand has a fully silent shutter with face tracking and is a perfect wedding camera that doesn’t require extreme resolution. The Nikon D6 is also a great wedding camera but on the heavier side.

[@nabilreza74]

Now i'm really confused between z6 and d780 ! But biggest thing i'm confused about is , where i'm gonna get the money to buy any of them 😂

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hah. It's unfortunate that they're both great and there's no perfect camera. Personally for weddings, I'd always prioritize having 2 cards over having other minimally helpful features.

[@nabilreza74]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto i'm starstruck right now that i got a reply from you ! 💙 I'm one of your biggest fan. And 2nd yes i'm also a new comer to the Wedding Photography , 2cards are also my priority and i also agree on that optical viewfinder opinion. It just feels faster and more on the spot than a Evf !

[@nabilreza74]

@@gustavoterzaghi2352 Ofv is a + for me !

[@peterklopperphotography1150]

That’s refreshing D780 sounds like a real winner in the hybrid sphere. Ah! It kills me that there’s no in body stabilization yet ... other than that I’ll probably upgrade one of my D750s to one of these. Can’t wait to try it.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Yah I know. Was really hoping for IBIS in this body. D6 rumours seemed promising, but latest ones don't mention it, so I'm not too hopeful since it's not a feature pros on that camera would probably be after. Extra durability in the flagship will always win, and it'll be impressive if they could do that with IBIS

[@peterklopperphotography1150]

Taylor Jackson here’s hoping the D6 pulls through!! Btw, long time patron member and huge fan from the west coast of Canada! Love your business advice, it’s definitely expedited my career. Thanks 💪 ...and yes I just said “long time”... 🤭

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Canon put all their video tech into its new top DSLR, maybe Nikon will include IBIS for D6. Wonder why they decided not to include IBIS in D780. Perhaps to get primarily video users to move over to Z cameras and buy their Z lenses perhaps. Or another reason perhaps?

[@crystalbaker7325]

Dammit Taylor, I just bought the D850 because of your recommendations! 😂

[@bjsullivan1]

No worries Crystal, you still have an excellent camera.

[@crystalbaker7325]

Brian Sullivan oh yeah, I’m still bloody happy. I just had to point it out 😛

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Haha the d850 will be a great camera for years. They both have pluses and minuses and honestly I’m happy shooting either of them as a main

[@KobbyBlay]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I use the D810 and I am still confused about which second camera to go for, a D850 or the D780?

[@djtoman6875]

Kobby Blay Depends on your needs. Do you shoot video? If you specialize in stills you could even look for a used Df or D4.

[@youngsherpa732]

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[@portodbs]

Always look forward to your clips a lot of great info every time

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[@andyverdy11111]

Hi Taylor, why don't you use Z6 in this case (with a smaller body, IBIS, same sensor and cheaper price), is it because of one card slot, ergonomics, controls?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Andrey Verdy just the one card slot

[@matthewwells1606]

Since you use a D850 most of the time, I'm curious how you found the autofocus through the viewfinder. Nikon is advertising the "D5 algorithm" in the D780 even though it has the older AF module (and coverage) of the D750, and I'm wondering how you think the viewfinder AF compares to the D850, which has both the bigger coverage area and the D5 generation algorithm. Thoughts on AF through the OVF? Also, if you like the 85 f/1.4g, why not use it on the adapter with the Z6?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Matthew Wells one card slot keeps me from using the Z series on a wedding day. AF will need proper full day in the field testing before I can comment on it. Overall I was happy with AF on my D750 so I couldn’t see it being worse

[@matthewwells1606]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto So if it did have redundant memory, you'd be good to go with the Z?

[@laagventurepbpv6329]

I want to win the giveaway :(if so be it..

[@laagventurepbpv6329]

If I have a Good camera like that, then I am going to shoot events and occasions. Just a little business I think.. but I have only cheapest haha still not bad. I have funhoots..

[@jsrainesphoto]

God, I just wish the 780 had the circular eye piece.

[@nickreid5939]

Agreed and 10 pics per second

[@alexolariu9335]

Hey man! Great video! I will wait for d750's price to go down. Meanwhile, check the description!

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[@johngray9434]

For 2020 the bottom line is that it doesn’t matter which is better, I have $70,000.00 of Nikon gear inc 3 D850s sitting in my gear room doing absolutely nothing. My device to buyers would be to buy neither and hold onto their money which is the far safer option.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

What if the banks collapse and that money disappears?

[@stuartwalker121]

John, that's bad GAS right there bro. Have a clean out and start again.

[@nickreid5939]

What about the NIKON D810??

[@khubiramdewangan5327]

What I say, I know! perhaps you can see my massage I always want a camera to capture my all one and last memories thanks hope you understand.

[@OmarFadul]

I need Nikon to make another hibrid camera, like the D780, but with the autofocus of the D500 in it. Or something even better than that! And with IBIS. That will be the perfect camera. And we can use all the lenses, the F mount is more than enough. Nobody needs any Z mount if we have a ton of great lenses already! The Z or whatever they call it and all this new stuff is much more marketing than really new stuff.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Have you used a Z9?

[@OmarFadul]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Yes, and the D5. But I want an hybrid full frame, D780 like, with the F mount, IBIS and the best autofocus possible. I really don't care about any Z9. The Z9 is another system. I need an hybrid F mount camera with IBIs and so on. I know that Camera manufactors are trying to sell us total different systems which need total new lenses. It's a ton of money they want to make on us! If Pentax can put an IBIS system in all their cameras, why can't Nikon do the same? Is Nikon that much behind Pentax concerning technical knowledge?

[@quite1enough]

After release of ZF the only two things that still can drive me towards D780 is battery life and AF motor.

[@fobrob49]

Are you giving away your D750?

[@Skandalista_fotograf]

Who care about Nikon DSLRs from 2018 in 2020....

[@VitoUno]

So what about now? still favor the d780 over all the new Nikon z Cameras?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

This was recorded when all they had was the original Z6

[@ManBahadurRai13]

Thank you so much for the great video

[@Letmeexploremore]

Yashkumar from India . Please make videos on photo video editing.

[@monsurepik]

I am off to my local camera store later today to pick up my D780 🤘📸

[@PatriotSteve]

Did you get the 780?

[@talalzamanabbasi8755]

Very nice I am watching you from pakistan Love your videos

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

If the 780 did 10 FPS I would have got it. Looks like a winner

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[@drjp1956]

Yay Taylor! Finally, a review giving a fair chance to the 780! I got one the day it was released and totally agree with your initial thoughts! I, too, love the ovf and reliability of a DSLR af system, and to have the mirrorless features on the lcd just totally rocks my world! Looking forward to your in-depth video on it!

[@Royalepad]

The build quality is awful tho

[@rizkazulfikri2551]

Wow❤

[@ga20904]

I wish the D780 had a pro grip

[@derwinmamaotingui121]

This camera will sell like hotcakes especially among wedding photographers. Great low light capability, including AF. Tons of top-notch lenses. If you need a flash, just get an old Nikon speedlight either as a commander or for bouncing flash - they are built like a tank, relatively inexpensive for a good copy. Sure the price of this camera may be a bit high but Nikon is doing trade-in, or just wait a year, then the naysayers will go....quiet.

[@andrew02465]

D780 seems amazing!!

[@mattplaine4670]

Am I right thinking the d850 is better for strictly stills the d780 is only better because of its video capabilities?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Yep. Or if you shoot liveview a lot

[@bibekpyakurel8310]

It is very useful for me. ♥️

[@malikhindustanigamer00005]

Bro video is really nice plz giveaway me a 90 d so i also can shoot video for my vlog

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[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

I am still a d610 lover with the 35 85 & 135 mm no zooms yet.

[@vokso11]

Because of its high resolution, the D850 is not only great for shooting weddings etc. But also great for portrait or commercial shoots. The D780 is the right fit for wedding shooters.

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[@johnnyliuphoto]

Great video! Would you be able to comment on the viewfinder AF performance of the D780 compared to the older D750 or even the D800/D810? Is it noticeably better in low light and with tracking fast moving human subjects? Thanks!

[@danielmcdonald9917]

So would u say the d780 is better then the z5 in image quality?

[@alistairmaitland4650]

Is it just me or is the shutter sound quieter on the D780?

[@philpasteris8973]

Far more quiet than the D750.

[@18kamali.r28]

i am best photo grapher sir pls i want this price pls

[@leanap]

I have been going back and forth over these two cameras for days! I am looking to do a big upgrade from my baby d3500 and this video sealed the deal for me. I have my first TWO weddings this spring and summer and cant wait to upgrade. Thank you so much!

[@thetayinthelife]

did you upgrade to the d780? if so, how are you liking it?!

[@bngr_bngr]

Just in time for Covid.

[@wavythestar5824]

This is so encouraging and understanding 😆

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Always love this channel

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[@urgenlama98]

It's Helpful Thank You for making this Video

[@Sheeshitsviral]

Pls give me that camera i am new vlogger and really need this .....love from india

[@TheNeosw]

Nice fast review! Good to see the buffer being improve on the D780 serie. I have the D810 (I used a D750 in the past and I miss the grip of this body..)

[@paulhyland3528]

Why do nikon put the quality button on the back there, ive had times in the heat of the moment ive changed it, grr

[@meniquepink3482]

Hopefull will be the winner one day

[@mankangunasekara5421]

What is the best camera d780 vs z6ii

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Hm

[@anaswar777]

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The art of seeing is where the feeling comes from. Looking isn't seeing.

[@rohitrohilla7677]

_rohit_rohilla sir ..i want to win

[@vigneshpoojary2915]

Your review was... amazing.. NAMASTE 🙏

[@myedit162]

Wheres the camera winner???

[@patricktiposo9422]

great review 🙌

[@ARTUBES]

Where is the winner

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

I was thinking of going with a Z6 until this D780 camera came out. Already own a D750 which performs great for photos. Video was its only problem. But not now with D780 body size, ideal for hybrid shooting and better live autofocus. I have a Canon 80D which does not have inbody stabilization, so I use a monopod at events to stabilize. Could do that with D780 if doing video, plus VR lenses. Just a thought. May sell the Canon 80D perhaps to get 4K in the Nikon, and higher quality video.

[@markshirley01]

I'm a D750 hybrid shooter as well. I'm OK with the video AF if nothing is moving out of the focal plane. I set up BB focus for both stills and video so I'm using the same buttons when I switch back and forth. The D780 appeals to me more than the Z6 because it's stills AF is going to be good. Only issues I have is the cost (although I think it'll come down fast) and the second card not backing up video.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

@@markshirley01 For vlogging with no moving subject my D750 is okay in manual focus, however I had problem at reception in autofucus, that the focus in live view kept hunting in and out (manual focus would been better) and bride complained. The D780 or Z6 would solve this problem. I am in Canada, and the price is almost $3000 for D780 body as USD is worth 30 percent more than Canadian. So yes, waiting a few months for price to come down, or maybe get a Z6. I have Canon 80D for now for video. Pros always need 2 cameras (one for backup or video), so it will be Z6 or D780 when price is right.

[@markshirley01]

@@adrianvanleeuwen the trick is to find a contrast point and recomposed - I rarely can't AF

[@melemkharsati]

Again time @unfair_seeker 💯

[@bellamyblake6852]

Were is the give away result

[@THEBH108]

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[@vitorguimaraes6443]

I don't understand certain statements, first, no one gets a camera brand because of a lens, according to a camera, that's right, it serves to take pictures, not to film, nobody is an expert in both. Third, buy a D850 for shooting in raw medium, is perfect nonsense, unless it is to take family photos and not take up space. I have been shooting with a D850 for a few months and my old D810 that went to backup camera her film button was set to be the iso button I never tested if she films it, I didn't buy it for that, and my D850 should film but never tried it.

[@vitorguimaraes6443]

@Mr Tech Hello, if on the one hand you are right, on the other hand I will contradict, the D500, D850 and D5 series provide an absolutely fantastic autofocus, photographing, as for pixels, I have already photographed with a D500 and for certain works I was not satisfied, I returned to take the D810 which has a very good image, but the autofocus on jobs that require speed was terrible, and then I got the D850 that satisfies me in all areas, and 45mp is better than 24, the color depth is higher and could be here to write a series of advantages, but it would be tedious, take advantage of everything that the D850 gives, it can only improve your work, regards

[@vitorguimaraes6443]

@Mr TechMy work is very specific, I always shoot with priority on the focus and I have to take sharp photographs, with small and instantaneous variations, the D810 sometimes left me hanging for a fraction of a second and lost the moment, with the D500 and the D850 that it never happened to me, but I agree that you can shoot events with the D610, but it's not the same. If you can shoot with the best, the job is easier and believe me I am from the time of the analog and with manual focus

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[@bjsullivan1]

How is the build quality of the 780 compared to the 850?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Brian Sullivan is suspect after a year of solid use the d850 is going to standup better. That said my d750 that’s 4 or 5 years old now is still in great condition. With a regrip it would be looking pretty much new

[@jaganmohanreddy1972]

How make wedding video

[@nevocativenepal4207]

I love to know more about cameras , Great video !