Nikon full frame DSLRs worth the money

[@OutsidetheShot]

🥇 The D610 is my recommendation for an entry into Nikon full frame DSLRs. It's relatively small, light, uses SD cards, and is easy to find in good condition. 📣 These are affiliate links. I get money for purchases made through them. Full disclosure is in the description. eBay: ebay.us/Z8nulH Amazon: amzn.to/3MjQiHb KEH: shrsl.com/42aod

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

@@OutsidetheShot I bought a well used D600, but only 25k clicks. Still have it. 😎

[@TheGPOUL]

Yeah, it is all that you say, but with crappy focus...

[@rickroy1353]

Would you buy a D610 over a mint D700 ?

[@pedrohoffmann800]

​@@rickroy1353d700 is a much better camera

[@Steve-qi7hc]

The D4 is an excellent camera. I updated the firmware and now can use a 70-300 AF-P full frame lens. It's excellent for wildlife.

[@kchappelle]

@@Steve-qi7hc it sure is. I think the D4 and the D4S are two of the best. I have both and love them.

[@cmathews2112]

I won't part with my D4 either. It just works and is a pleasure to use. It also still has the best color in low light.

[@kchappelle]

@@cmathews2112 I agree

[@hansmclain6749]

D850 is hands down the best camera i evera used. And I bought the Z8.

[@Burningstar4]

Bought a D700 over a year ago, beautiful images. Love the camera

[@lancelotvt]

Not sure why you keep saying that CF cards are "Discontinued" in your videos when they are not. Nikon no longer uses CF cards in their cameras, but companies like SanDisk are still manufacturing CF cards. I've purchased a number of Nikon DX and FX cameras between 2020-2024 that utilize CF cards and I was able to get 32GB and 64GB cards through B&H Photo with no issues.

[@MandrakeCigars]

The D700 is the only DSLR I kept. Images off that sensor are just look different.

[@user-JM1967]

DSLR forever!

[@meatbyproducts]

I have a D500 and a D800 and still use them. Did tons of work with a D850 in combat zones and would buy a D850 in a heart beat. The D850 is amazing and IS the best DSLR ever.

[@mick1967]

I own the D700 and the D850 and although I am fully engaged in the mirrorless system (Z8 and z fc) with tons of z-mount lenses I don’t plan to sell them. To me these models are resp. will become legends.

[@oldsailor5711]

Al D600 camera’s where repaired or replaced, the ones now on sale second hand are all good excluding the ones with high usage

[@---us7qf]

Saved up for it.. 1 more paycheck month to buying a brand new D850. Wooohoooo! I cannot wait.

[@marcschweiz]

I would buy one second hand with a low shuttercount. Search online how to check cameras...

[@TwizyMan]

Great choice it is THE best DSLR ever made.

[@Cotictimmy]

I’ve got a D3X & D3S. I love them both. I use the X for studio portraits with strobes & softboxes.

[@labalia30]

Thank you for this very thorough review! For the D750 you are really spot on, as for the D700 (the two ones I own).

[@2klember]

To answer your question about why people don't upgrade from the D4 or D4s is simple: The D4 and D4s are amazing, and their output is unmatched to this day. They have a 3D effect right out of the box and are really hard to blow highlights. The Z9 may have better, but not necessarily needed, features, but its output is not as great. Plus, not everyone needs 46MP files.

[@obsidian00]

PREACH IT!!! I am still beating my self over the head for selling my D4S back in 2020 😢

[@sallhame]

D4 is a fantastic camera. I've got two. It is the last pro DSLR where all the frame are fully build from alloy. Yes, D5 and D6 are not as solid as the D4. I also enjoy my D2x and D700.

[@kchappelle]

Love my D4 and D4S. No need to upgrade

[@dominiquebabao6457]

I have a D4s and shot primarily sports and fast action type of photos. Its focus speed and tracking is still magical to me.

[@kchappelle]

Love my D4S.

[@rickroy1353]

​@@kchappellehave you shot any weddings with the D4s?

[@kchappelle]

@@rickroy1353 hi, I did a few weddings as favors for friends over the years, but I’m no pro. I took photography in a trade school as a teenager specializing in view cameras. I just shoot for fun now as a hobbyist. Of course I used to shoot film in the old days. I’ve had a few point and shoot digital cameras when they first hit the scene the D1 was my first pro digital camera and I moved up to a D3 S a D4 and presently a D4 S.

[@joseerazevedo]

I'm not a pro. I've a D700 and, for my needs, I really feel no need to upgrade. I use it with the CF > SD adapter, never had a problem, and connect it to computer via USB. Love its images! Thanks for the video!

[@mikehenthorn1778]

my d7100 and d70 both make great images that i have had published many times. good glass makes them shine

[@astcell]

Reply to you at 12:37 - I used the D3s mode extensively and was given first dibs on the D4 at release. I upgraded and withing two weeks felt it was a huge waste of money for me. I felt the D4 offered nothing I did not already have.

[@einzwei3364]

Owning a D500 and a D810. Perfect if you want to cover your bases at a reasonable price point.

[@DrDrGerhard]

D4 owner here. I’ve had a host of dx and full frame bodies, but this is my favorite unless hiking. Just love the color rendition. I still use it for wildlife, particularly birds. I also have a z6 for more general use - both take XQD, so no complaints about the card type from me.

[@Kafrifelle]

Actually, the D90 was the first camera with video from Nikon or any other brand as a DSLR

[@PerJensen]

I have been a happy D610 owner, got my D600 replaced with the D610 at some point. Also I am now a very happy owner of the wonderful D3s which has the best handling and ergonomics I have tried. I had it for ~ 400 Euro with less than 100.000 actuations, sweet. Thank you for a nice video with which I agree.

[@MM.]

You didn't give the D810 a lot of time to shine for it being your top choice (which, having one, I absolutely concur :) ). One non-obvious perk of this body is that it has a very mellow shutter sound, quieter than both the D800(E) and the D850. There are comparisons on KZbin, so anyone can easily verify this themselves.

[@OutsidetheShot]

I want it to remain cheap!

[@Juventinos]

the d800e has the best DR out of all of them as well. it's a monster camera, I changed it with a Fujifilm GFX100S, the difference in photo quality and RAW files was negligible, I knew i was spoiled but fml, what a camera. 750.000 actuations i had on it, dropped it off a cliff, busted it open.. that's why i sold it for parts, the darn camera still worked!! :))

[@Lordbaccus]

I agree with everything you said!!! I currently use the D7200 & am considering the D750 refurbished

[@OutsidetheShot]

Keep an eye on the D750 eye cup. Mine loved going on adventures. It was ready to bail from the camera body at a moment's notice. I had to turn around and look for it multiple times!

[@davidheit277]

I have a D7200 and just got a D750 have a hard time telling the difference between the images . D7200 is a little noisier . They both see in the dark lol... need to learn the power of the D750.

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Good Documentary - for me my favorite DSLR was the D800 - a big jump of MP and specs over my previous DSLR D300s - 36mp superb image quality; improved AF and one camera I used the most in DSLR days; granted it only had 4 FPS; brought subsequent cameras D810 and D850. Never took to the D810 - D850; simple evolutions over the D800; although D850 is the best stills DSLR ever; my bug bear was with the Video LV- which I was shooting hybrid then with the newly released Z6 MK 1.

[@rangersmith4652]

I'm sort of a mostly Canon guy, but I recently bought a Nikon D40X to experiment with a CCD sensor. It's fun and simple to use, but I'm not sure yet whether there's anything about the sensor that I find compelling. My only full-frame DSLR is a Canon 5D, and I'm here to help me decide if I want a Nikon to go with it. One thing is sure -- buying lenses in the Nikon ecosystem can be complicated, but buying them for Canon is super simple.

[@OutsidetheShot]

Yes, the fact we could have a 30 minute conversation about F-mount compatibility is a problem. The nice thing is that the full frame DSLRs are compatible with all but the oldest lenses.

[@Carl.65]

The D4 is a superb camera and is a low light monster. The image quality is fabulous- and it is more responsive than the D3. Plus it has a bunch of small but welcome improvements over the D3 series- better auto white balance, illuminated back buttons, XQD is way faster than CF cards, huge buffer, you can assign ISO to the record button, much improved live view and rear LCD screen to name a few.

[@OutsidetheShot]

Thanks for your insights. I wouldn't have come up with those without using the camera. Illuminated back buttons and being able to assign the record to ISO would be huge benefits. I would be annoyed to no end if I couldn't easily change ISO.

[@ロクアンドロールしかないでも好きだ]

@@OutsidetheShotD4 has a dedicated ISO button also on the back bottom left, there is several buttons there ISO, Qual, WB, and audio note recording with their own lcd readout

[@PJ-om2wq]

If you use liveview a lot, or want to shoot video then the D780 is really the only one to consider in my view. An unexpected bonus is that the shutter is quite a lot quieter than my D750.

[@PJ-om2wq]

Another advantage of the D780 liveview. Sometimes I want to be in the shot rather than behind the camera. Very few non photography people have ever used a viewfinder, and I'm finding that such people seem to cope much better with the D780 in liveview than other Nikon DSLRs.

[@michaelaiello5229]

Great overview! Thanks...

[@marcussparticus8380]

I've just retired and needed a hobby to occupy my time. I bought a Nicon D750 and a nifty fifty nicon nicor lens. I'm still learning how to operate the camera as I haven't had it too long. I know nothing of photography but will enjoy the learning curve. I'm saving for the D850 and then I will sell the D750. Thanks for the video. Informative. 👍

[@keithdickson8364]

Not full frame but I shoot a D500 and love it. Don’t plan on changing.

[@TwizyMan]

The D500 is one of the best DSLRs ever for Sports, Action & Wildlife Photography.

[@s.vanamesfoort8474]

I used a Nikon d610. Image quality is nice but I don’t use it anymore. I only use my d500, it’s superb! For Mirrorless I only use canon. Nikon missed it with mirrorless.

[@dct124]

The only DSLR worth buying imo is the D500 unless there's a specific feature unavailable. Knowing Sigma's 18-35mm & 50-100mm f/1.7 lenses exist. Both are cheaper than Nikon's 70-200 f/2.8 and provides nearly 4x the light, slightly shallower DOF, and deeper DOF. Whatever advantage FX had is over. Those two lenses are equally or better than native glass across all brands. Nikon's superior weather sealing is a plus, but a plastic bag costs .10¢. Cover your lens regardless of weather sealing.

[@helidrones]

Nothing bad to say about the D3S that I bought second-hand a few years ago. I am predominately using it with a Samyang/Walimex 35mm f1.4 manual lens and a type B focusing screen.

[@JacobWithACamera]

I have a Nikon D4 that I still shoot wildlife with…. Sometimes. XQD cards are hard to come by, my computer also struggles to read XQD card, I have to unplug and plug back in several times or wait several minutes for it to read. My USB drive slot on my computer has no issues with other cards. The camera is great, not a fan of XQD. I prefer the D4 to be my backup camera, I mainly shoot with my D810.

[@OutsidetheShot]

That's unfortunate to hear about XQD cards. I feel like they were only around on a consumer level for a few years. I'm worried they're going to get very expensive.

[@opiec8871]

I have a 610 and love it.

[@Pozi_Drive]

I have a D600. A fantastic camera!

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Why do Merricuns say Naikon, while Yirrepeans say (the correct) Nee-kon?

[@obsidian00]

“Murica! 😅

[@kchappelle]

We say it the way it’s written or spelled. Nikon. Why do you say … Neekon?

[@PhilipRanson-d5t]

Love your version of English,read it phonetically and it made sense,happy new year 😊🎉

[@danthegeetarman]

Because Nike 😁

[@kchappelle]

@ Do Brits say… Neeke for their runners?

[@obsidian00]

When I tell you that I MISS D4S…😭…I still dream of her! The only reason I got rid of her was due to the D6 travesty Nikon gave us back in 2020…after seeing that the D5 WASN’T that much better than my D4S, I waited on the D6 thinking that Nikon would go HARD with their final “flagship” DSLR body but NOOOOOOOOOO! ☹️ I traded it my whole Nikon kit and picked up the Canon 1DXMKiii (that thing has been Glorious!) …now, 4 years later…I have been on the hunt for a DECENT D5 body because…honestly…I miss Nikon! I shot only Nikon for 23 years before jumping to Canon…and seeing as I am not shooting Sports/Action these days, I am more than ok with the autofocus system of a Nikon DSLR 😅

[@kchappelle]

There is just something about a Nikon that we like. I have never touched a Cannon and have no plans to either

[@ihatesjws669]

Compact flash cards are not discontinued.

[@turgs1]

wait - I had to rewind this= no D500..? hmmm. any reason .?

[@kchappelle]

It’s not full frame

[@turgs1]

Oh now I'm with you sorry

[@TheManFrayBentos]

I'd add, to your D600 comment, because of the poisoning of the well, the D600 has suffered from a bad rep for years and prices have been considerably lower than the D610 - an identical camera. I looked at the situation and decided to gamble on a D600, reasoning that the majority of them would either have new shutters or be entire factory replacements with the bug ironed out. I've had the D600 for a few years now and not the slightest bit of trouble with it. At the time I saved about two hundred Euros over the D610

[@thinkingape7655]

No D780?

[@johnirby493]

Like F5 and F6.

[@obsidian00]

The unspeakable things I would happily do for a F6…😅

[@orion2250]

Wanted a D810 since a non camera brand specific buddy....(i was the brand snob) whole heaetedly just said yes to my beginner wisdom. Started off choosing Nikon,ended up Canon..now a few hundreds thousands shots later as a sports tog,ended back at Nikon with a late model D series. Ime sure he would have simply smiled and said.."yes"!

[@EricSzweblik-zj4mx]

It would be nice if all the people talking on these kind of videos would show us one hundred of their own pictures so we can see if it's the photographer that is good or no good😂

[@randyhawks7549]

I have two D7200, one D750 for astro, two D810, and two D850. All have prime lens's so I can quickly just crab a camera with the right lens attach and get the shot, and it doesn't matter if it's a crop senser or full frame they're all great. I think 98% camera buyers would be totally happy with a D7200 crop senser camera with good glass and I have 11 years of experiences shooting landscapes under my belt. I tried many cameras body's my current crop of camera's work best for me. My favorite camera is also the D810.

[@tkshots]

what is the best 35mm lens for the d850?

[@KarloFio]

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f2 ZF2

[@tkshots]

@@KarloFio do you know if the f2.8 version of this lens is as good?

[@KarloFio]

@@tkshots No, f2 is superior. If you want AF, the Tamron 35mm f1.8 DI VC is an excellent lens, high resolution and focuses very close. VC is their very effective vibration control, no problem to shoot down to 1/10 of a second or even less. Highly recommended, I am working a lot with the 45mm variant which is spectacular. Have a nice day 👍👋

[@tkshots]

@@KarloFio thanks very much,i am sorely tempted by the zeiss but i think i will be sensible and get the tamron 24-70mm,it suits what i do much better...good luck

[@KarloFio]

@@tkshots If you want to be sensible, get the Nikon 24-70 f2.8 but not the last VR version which is inferior. Still, a fixed focal by Zeiss ( 35mm f2 or 55mm ) or Tamron 45mm would much better use the potential of your D850. Stay safe 👋

[@66kandFrends]

lol this showed up on my feed because I bought a never cleaned D600 last week. If you don't know how to wet clean and oh my stars youtube does not (lightest of touches, you are skimming and letting the fluid and the wipe collect the dust, and under no circumstances should the sensor or the stick be bending, that's how sand rips a hole in your sensor) then I promise you it's not worth the stress and you should should get the 610.

[@eeviewonders]

I have a z8 and d4s, the z8 is an amazing camera for a lot of genres but I prefer the look out of older dslr bodies, I find especially for portraits that the newer bodies produce images that just look too clinical and sharp.

[@dPico-digitaldurda]

maybe you need more time spend with your camera,less or more you can get what ever you need with z8 / z9 and even more in depth than d4s. talking from experience, more time you spend more you will discover and anticipate. digital gives you so much more options and yes you can simulate every style or tech invented before digital. it is just ridiculous and so subjective to say z8 is clinical. man, Z is not a microscope type of cam. it is ment for photography, i mean photography and photographer is ‘the one’ who is taking and editing photos. in my 50yrs career as pro i met tons of folks including myself not seeing things in front of me. just be more analytical to yourself and work harder do more somewhere something must be missing, ok wish you all the best, man, photography is not easy when you byte you are chewing it cheers

[@stevenj2380]

Interesting question of why general, non-pro photographer would buy DSLR now instead of Z. Besides Nikon still dangling the unfortunate 'second class' DX system (IMHO) into the Z system.

[@richardhale9664]

Huge range of compatible lenses, unlike the Z system. Better battery life. Tremendous value for money. Tried and tested tech - all the reliability issues have either not arisen or have been sorted. The camera does not even need to be turned on to check a composition. Some people just prefer looking through a proper optical viewfinder. The biggest advantages of a mirrorless system is that you can make smaller bodies and adapt any lens to fit. Then the manufacturers throw that first big advantage away by making giant expensive lenses, and they don't want you to be aware of the second advantage as they want you to buy those big ugly lenses.

[@MrBubinski777]

Adding inflation is not important, camera companies have not added inflation because the cellphones have been such huge competition.

[@randyhawks7549]

Looking for a camera on Ebay is so risky, half the cameras on their look like absolute crap, you would think the sellers would clean off the dust bunnies and the cat hair before they advertise them for sale.

[@12macevedo]

Buy from japan

[@MickeyC-o6v]

Or a real camera store.

[@randyhawks7549]

Glass, Glass, Glass.

[@frankwong9486]

I wish manufacturers made new camera with old body design Remove mirror box ,replace ovf to evf, move cmos forward and replace the mount Then use the free up space for better cooling and electronics Then we can have a modern camera with all full functional button/secondary info screen plus good grip Been tried many mirrorless but they still cant provide good grip/good button layout as old DSLR 😢

[@paulg6268]

D700 D610 D810

[@WilsonGomez]

The joy stick is the selling point, the D850/D500 have one,and a few of the pro body but with out that im not buying a Nikon camera.

[@chesterjohnson4504]

D200-D700-D810-D4s. I own theses as well as the D70. I enjoyed the ease of use and , the fun and consistent wow of the 700-810 and my favorite the D4s. If I had to get the shot no matter the weather or lighting the D4s is the one I would take. I am not making money with my camera gear now. I am retired and own a Canon R5 with 6 RF lenses. The R5 is a great camera but I will always lust after my Nikon's and still thinking of selling the Canon and going back to the Nikon DSLR. I have never own a D850 but gosh what I have seen and heard that is the camera I would try to obtain. Why? Maybe only for sentimental reasons. All cameras now days are top notch. Too many options on the new ML bodies. Keep it Simple Silly!

[@georgedavall9449]

Zero

[@NetvoTV]

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[@Hofsaedter]

I sold all of mine and skip the video

[@kms08711]

All this gear talk... most full frame cameras came out after 2007 are good enough for almost everything