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

My thoughts on the Nikon D850 vs Nikon D750 for wedding photographers.
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[@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.

[@portodbs]

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

[@flickrchannyuk4396]

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

[@johnninofilipino1504]

Thank you Taylor, learning a lot especially posing subjects. Keep 'em coming!☺️

[@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.

[@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😀

[@mobfc1]

Great video as always Taylor

[@m1e1m1]

Excellent video Taylor!

[@wavythestar5824]

This is so encouraging and understanding 😆

[@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.

[@Image-i-nationCoUk]

The video i wanted to see thanks so much!

[@shantolshantol6856]

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

[@filipstojanov3199]

Keep hustling greetings from macedonia ❤️

[@patricktiposo9422]

great review 🙌

[@pacullaronald4891]

Always love this channel

[@richardmuuo1771]

Amazing work bro👊👊👏👏

[@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..)

[@RuanCowley]

Superstar! Thanks buddy. I want to start shooting both video and photos in 2020. You have just convinced me to buy the D780. Been checking some other reviews on the D780 and the video capabilities are off the hook!

[@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.

[@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

[@nevocativenepal4207]

I love to know more about cameras , Great video !

[@ImperialMode]

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

[@sltechhunters]

Another Great Video💥🔥

[@urgenlama98]

It's Helpful Thank You for making this Video

[@midoumadrid8835]

Perfect review 😍😍😍😍

[@palomamartinez7408]

Yess !!!! Saw this on your Instagram

[@ManBahadurRai13]

Thank you so much for the great video

[@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.

[@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!

[@stephenpolwart2094]

Good to see you back..Might consider the D780 :)

[@aashishmanderna3817]

Very productive and knowledble vlog

[@photography3569]

I bought the D750 one year ago. But if i had to buy now a cam, im very sure that this would be my cam. With the Tamron 35 1.4 would be amazing. Keep up the amazing work and tanks a lot!

[@lyrictenor1]

Thank you for your video about your experience so far with the D780! Did you do any stills shooting with the LCD screen? I'm curious about your experience with that, as one feature I like on mirrorless is being able to use a silent shutter (especially during the ceremony of a wedding, or during performances where shutter noise would be too intrusive).

[@rodkendrick6262]

Picked up D 780 today actually! Can't wait to start shooting it

[@timkalashnikov7899]

Thank you for your videos!

[@thejohnnerparty]

Really good review. Well worth the watch.

[@racebumtv8398]

Thanks For all your help and insight...

[@markshirley01]

Thanks Taylor great round up of the D780. My only disappointment is no video backup. Otherwise it looks a great choice to upgrade to from my D750.

[@abubakerrajpoot8043]

Amazing sir🔥❤

[@alexolariu9335]

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

[@ngonyennaga814]

Wow,Amazing work bro... love to have it....😁

[@sirdalus]

I was waiting on your review. I planned to get it but now I’m sure. 🔥

[@JukeBoxNuke]

Have you tried doing a hybrid wedding with the Z 35/85? I’m curious because I’m going this route for an upcoming wedding next month. Too bad the d780 didn’t come out before I needed to switch, I miss having a heavier camera.

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[@pattyamendolea1327]

I appreciate your videos Taylor

[@sebastianoancea7071]

great review!

[@CaminoDidjeridu]

What 35mm lens with image stabilization are you using? 😀 Great review btw!

[@aistegervinaite5123]

Wow that was very helpful 😄

[@labingtatlo1381]

I trust you when it comes to camera and lens recommendation. I might buy d780 soon

[@iancodilla5342]

When shooting with the OVF is the AF selection the same as the D750? I didn't see an af selector or videos talking about if it was an on screen touch and drag af like on the EOS R.

[@winpicphotography4338]

Hey Taylor - The only thing that held me back from picking up a D750 was the buffer. How is the buffer for the 780?

[@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?

[@yuriyk9316]

Thank Taylor! It was great information, and I have a quick simple question, so how you feel about autofocus system on Nikon d780 today on March 2 2021? Please, please tell your feeling about it. Thank you.

[@BijayaRai-since1993]

Nicely presented 👍

[@jacobl6572]

Thanks for your thoughts. I am waiting see a real world tests on focus acquisition with the D780 vs D850 vs D750 for sports & birds in flight with busy backgrounds. I also do weddings so also hard lighting situations would be great to see how they do.

[@ahsanemu5663]

I think this is very helpful content for us. thank u

[@jal2550]

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

[@nickreid5939]

Or NIKON D810

[@davidholyoake5256]

good review. thank you.

[@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?

[@anaswar777]

“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.” ❤❤ We love your photography.

[@davidholyoake5256]

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

[@danielmcdonald9917]

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

[@shantolshantol6856]

Thank you Mr. Taylor Jackson

[@dawatashi4564]

Phenomenal guide buddy

[@mitrajsinhzala8943]

good one dude👌🤘

[@confusednugget]

Hi Taylor, thank u for the review! Was wondering about the difference in megapixels... do you see/feel that there’s a difference between the two?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I shoot on medium raw on the d850 for weddings. No reason to go bigger

[@bibekpyakurel8310]

It is very useful for me. ♥️

[@harvymckiernan93]

Hi, fantastic down to earth approach as usual. Just a query, I've watched several of your videos now and you seem to put a lot of emphasis on changing the white balance througout the day. Usually, this is the only thing I leave on Auto A on my Nikon's (one less thing to worry about) and then adjust in Lightroom afterwards. My logic behind it, is the fact the camera would only be post processing the original Raw image data in camera anyway. Is my logic wrong, or have I missed the point some where in my photo skills? Or does it just come down to personal preference?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Harvy Mckiernan setting white balance manually just speeds up post production. For video it is really important though as you’re pretty much just editing a jpg and can’t change the white balance nearly as well

[@tors0509]

Taylor,what lenses do you prefer for your Photo & Video?????????

[@RobOnRefresh]

This is why I think it's so important to watch someone who is actually a working professional explain why they use a certain camera. All these "You Tuber" reviews of cameras when they've never (or barely) even worked as a professional is almost comical. Yes let's all sell everything because Eye Autofocus is not quite as precise as this particular camera - LOL!! Thanks so much to you Taylor for making these videos!!

[@andyverdy1]

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

[@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).

[@SPECTRA890]

Awesome video

[@saraswatidwivedi1720]

great work sir

[@stephystillframe]

Ahh thank you for this!! Have been looking into the D850 but now seriously considering the 780

[@adelalvin]

i am a D850 user , i would never go for D780 , but recommend the D780 for you . for the video bonus , for me if i need a video i can go drone or sony a7iii i don't know my videos is good in stills though

[@basitfarash4301]

Love this😁

[@tashihishey34]

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

[@ARKenMan]

I bought the 750 for my daughter last year. May need to get a 780 for myself. :-) Thanks for the review!

[@lalkhan3186]

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

[@zsozsousa1]

How's the camera in low light condition? (780) It's good as the Z6? or sux as the D850?

[@eliyahulawrence4623]

Sick chair in background!!

[@josharpman]

Finally the review I knew should be coming: a Nikon DSLR wedding photographer that got his next DSLR, but with a Z6 hidden inside for video. Too pricy for me, but I could not imagine such shooters would not appreciate this camera!

[@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.

[@kelfunlau408]

I'm very curious on the hybrid coverage. Wouldn't it be possible to take a video while capturing a image using the shutter button? Wouldn't that be another way to do hybird coverage during wedding?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I prefer to separate the processes a little bit. I also don’t believe you’d get raw files shooting images while recording video, you’d just get the 1920x1080 frame in jpg

[@itsmealbertsabu]

I want to know more about its video features like Object tracking and how well that works! Does this camera good for film makers? Please do a cinematic video test with this camera..

[@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.

[@shannuimmadisetty6393]

Superb sir....😍😍

[@travisjarvis1755]

I own a D500 and a Z7 and I’m soon to get a Z6 as a dedicated video camera/second body for when I shoot weddings. Would you recommend the D780 over the Z6 ignoring your preference of the OVF over the EVF?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Travis Jarvis I personally want two card slots, so I’d pick the D780. If you’re comfortable with the risk of one card, I’d probably keep investing in Z, since that does look like the future for Nikon

[@MegaWeitzel]

What is your card setup and what camera did you test on the Sony side? The newest models reach the exact same buffer clearing speeds as the XQD cards in Nikon so I don't really know where the problem lies

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

MegaWeitzel A9, a73, A7r iv. They’re all slower than anything current nikon, canon or Fuji sadly. It’s a weird spec that not a lot of people care about, so it’s probably intentionally overlooked to get more battery life

[@monsurepik]

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

[@PatriotSteve]

Did you get the 780?

[@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

[@hanss9239]

Amazing!!

[@theacer7864]

Amazing video

[@shikshaghar658]

waiting for ...❤

[@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

[@mugilganesh5572]

Mass bro 😍😍

[@CanadianArchivist]

Im sitting here in Aug 2002. Nikon expected to release the z6 iii. Im shopping for another Nikon camera. I was considering the z6ii or D850, or maybe switch to the Canon R5. After another youtube person mentioned wobbling in the video on some Canon cameras and the Rf cameras need an adapter for older glass, that stopped me there. Sony does have third party lenses, but I dic hear at times the buffer is slower. Im going from DX to FX. i do have one full frame lens. The Z mount requires adapter for F mount snd uses XQD cards. sane with D6. after watching this video and Ken Rockwell’s review of the d780, I like what i gear. Two Sd cards and the battery lift is phenomenal in the D780. F mount glass can be used. Tamron & Sigma lenses too. Great video

[@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!

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I love it when you said Buy at local stores