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5 years ago
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body Only VBA560AA review
The D780 proves that you can still have plenty of modern, truly useful features, while offering the DSLR experience you probably already know and love.
Pros:
- Incredible image quality & video quality
- Best live view experience of any DSLR
- Impressive battery life
- Dual UHS-II SD card slots
- Speed & responsiveness improvements
- Portability without sacrificing durability
- Goldilocks ergonomics
- Articulated touchscreen
- Value
Cons:
- A refurbished D750 is still a great value
- Missing out on Z-mount lenses and sensor stabilization
- Battery grip unlikely
- Minor physical differences from D750 & D850
- Wireless apps
3 years ago
Nikon D780 review
The Nikon D780 may not look especially new on the surface, but it still manages to improve upon one of the most impressive DSLRs ever, the D750, in a number of important ways. This is a deeply refined camera, unlike many others on the market today; Nikon now has so much institutional knowledge with...
6 years ago
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body Only VBA560AA review
Michael Topham looks at how Nikon has improved one of its most popular full frame DSLRs and made an even more impressive all-rounder
6 years ago
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body Only VBA560AA review
An all-rounder DSLR built like a tank, borrowing some tricks from its mirrorless siblings
Pros:
- Two cards slots
- Great for video
- Sturdy
Cons:
- Expensive
6 years ago
Nikon D780 review
There’s nothing particularly headline grabbing about the D780, but we found the D780 to be a grower with some very desirable qualities. The video specs are excellent, there's an updated and advanced autofocus system, serious battery performance, and a body built like a tank that will serve you well on any adventure. Asking £2,199 (body-only) seems a little steep and a considerable hike from the Nikon Z6, but this is combining a lot of goodies form the Z6, plus all the qualities many love from a DSLR. Only time will tell is this is the last dying breath of the DSLR, or a sign of more to come.
Pros:
- Two cards slots
- Great for video
- Sturdy
Cons:
- Expensive
6 years ago
Nikon D780 review review
Pros:
- Two cards slots
- Great for video
- Sturdy
Cons:
- Expensive
5 years ago
Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body Only VBA560AA review
In the mirrorless world, the Nikon D780 has been able to keep up by staying true to its DSLR roots while adopting its mirrorless cousin's more advanced capabilities. Are its efforts enough? It's certainly compelling for those who still love the look and feel of DSLRs over anything else.
Pros:
- Excellent sensor
- Great ISO performance
- 4K at 30fps video capability with N-Log
- Long battery life
- Articulating touchscreen LCD
- Comfortable grip
- Rugged built
Cons:
- Optical viewfinder has limited AF area
- No in-body image stabilization
- Bulkier than mirrorless bodies
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