Once again, the best presented, most informative and most WATCHABLE review on KZitem. Some of these other clowns could learn from you Sir...thank you for a brilliant piece of work.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Other clowns? Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
@AndyCurriePhotography
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron I think we know who we're talking about...
@MrToonfish
4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree ! All of this for free... Maarten is a serious contender even I imagine he's doing this for pleasure. A valuable channel for us photographers.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrToonfish Pretty sure everyone reviewing on youtube is doing it for pleasure and free. It is nice to hear that my work is appreciated, thanks!
@Echromono
4 жыл бұрын
I love the intro. So simple, yet when you hear it you get the same warm feeling inside. Great content as always!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to post your kind words, appreciated.
@troyando
3 жыл бұрын
Thorough, well articulated, and highly knowledgeable. Great review. Thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
That is exactly how I like my videos to be perceived. Thanks for your kind words!
@MrToonfish
4 жыл бұрын
Again, again and again... You are doing maybe the best camera reviews on KZitem. Very professional editing with high quality. Complete explanations ! What I like is that you are taking your time to talk clearly which is not often the case. I am not a native English speaker so the way you're talking is very important to me. Many thanks for all your time. I own Nikon D610 D750 & Z6 and FUJIFILM X-T2 + X-PRO2. Regards from Belgium ;-)
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's always nice to read a comment from a viewer who appreciate the work and detail invested in my videos.
@SuperMassara
3 жыл бұрын
You did a very professional job reviewing the camera. And unbiased , which nowadays is almost impossible to find. Bravo
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate your very kind words.
@AGag47
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, love your delivery and that Mr Rogers feeling when I watch your videos.:)
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. The subliminal Mr. Rogers cue in this video was the red sweater.
@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo
3 жыл бұрын
After much mulling-over and procrastination, I took on-board the details that you give in this video and purchased a good-quality used Nikon D780. I am particularly impressed by the improved video-autofocus. I am a Nikon D750 owner and the D780 is a big-step forward. Many thanks for your very informative videos !!
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.
@gaijinhito
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review.. Caught the subliminal "honest reviewer" :D But seriously thanks for sharing your review. I always enjoy your content.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
@ilmatanela1816
4 жыл бұрын
Most comprehensive and objective review seen up to now. Thank you very much. Even though I'm still very happy with the performance of the D750, I see this as my next camera. Mostly because of the 1/8000 sec which is helpful with fast primes in day time, as I currently live in a quite sunny region. And of course for the full compatibility with AF-D lenses which I still love to use. Not the sharpest, but travel-friendly, affordable and with that nice unique character. Perfect for a hobbyist like me. The future is certainly ML, but thanks to Nikon it seems I can postpone to some years later the expense of a complete system switch.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. You could, of course, consider an ND filter, which would be less expensive.
@ilmatanela1816
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbronyou're welcome :) Yes, ND filters are what I use today. But you know, different lenses with different diameters.. I find myself with several filters in the bag and as a hobbyist which shoots mainly travelling I like to keep things easy and quick. Thank you again!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@ilmatanela1816 Oh. I purchase the largest I think I need (77 or 82mm) and then purchase step up rings (they're about $10 each).
@ilmatanela1816
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron this seems a smart idea. I never tried. Do you have any side effects using the rings, without lens hood? Like flare or ghosting?
@marinrealestatephotography
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly the D750 is STILL a formidable camera. I wish that Nikon had made a variation of the Z6 that had a better F to Z mount adapter, one that would have an AF motor in the adapter that could drive AF D lenses from Nikon.
@glennknaul3278
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed peek at the 780. This review along with a professional photographer thumbs up and I’m sold. Well done!
@MaartenHeilbron
5 ай бұрын
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting, always nice to know that my work is appreciated.
@bassangler73
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent review, your reviews are always the best!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!
@bassangler73
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron 👍
@Barnaby_Brown
4 жыл бұрын
You had me from “Hey photographers”.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that - before I started to say that, I was losing viewers in the first ten seconds.
@Barnaby_Brown
4 жыл бұрын
Maarten Heilbron In all seriousness though, genuinely a really nicely thought out in-depth review. Found it extremely helpful. However I’m still forever torn between the d780 and the z6.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@Barnaby_Brown Existential problem - DSLR or mirrorless, otherwise, both are really fine cameras. Better lens selection for the D780 though.
@ronnieb9821
3 жыл бұрын
Due to what you told here in this review i bought this camera, thank you for that. I have read so much on the internet the last few months about this camera and then i found this on youtube and it pulled me over the line. Thanks again and happy holidays.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Always nice to know my content is useful and appreciated.
@rayeast9825
2 жыл бұрын
This a great source of information. As retired professional as user of Nikons since the 70s I learned things about the camera because I do what I do seldom branch out. i bought when the first came out and my D800 was in Nikon for repair and have loved shooting with it. The video is great. Nikon virtually remade my D800 which i had dropped shooting tennis with my 70-200 2.8 which as you know is a monster. My favorite lens for shooting anything but sports is the 24-70 2.8 with this body and I dropped it and off to Nikon it went. It became a new lens back form the factory. Thanks for your presentation.
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Always nice to read that my videos are enjoyed and appreciated, thanks!
@r.l.7160
4 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a full frame camera and this review helps. Thank you very much for your great reviews!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for commenting.
@RickMentore
4 жыл бұрын
Tremendous job as always MH. This is a splendid upgrade to the D750! The biggest difference between Mirrorless and DSLR is size and that factor is narrowing, DSLR can be smaller and Mirrorless are getting bigger. There is room for both systems.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting, and your kind words - always nice to see your avatar in the comments. I agree with those thoughts, I don't think that there's any danger that DSLRs will become obsolete any time soon.
@Martinbeef
3 ай бұрын
I love my D780. It takes the most incredible photos!! It’s important to get the know that camera really well to get the best out of it. There’s a lot to know! It’s Ken Rockwell’s favourite camera.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 ай бұрын
I hope that you'll be able to master the features that are important to you.
@jennifergonzalez9129
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This is the first video that I can actually watch. I tried watching other videos . This video captured my attention and it was very helpful. I don’t maybe it was the way you articulate and your personality .
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure to read your very kind words, they are appreciated.
@lukes5533
4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your unique and very informative reviews on cameras especially Nikon reviews as that's what I shoot,excellent thanks again.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment with your kind words.
@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo
4 жыл бұрын
Another interesting and informative video. As a D750 owner myself , I can say that the still images from the D780 don't look any better than those I can create on my D750. But video , especially video auto-focus is greatly improved. Video is a really plus-point for the D780. Here in the UK, the £2199 Body-Only price is too expensive for my budget. Also, given that the Sony A7 III , with 24-70 lens , is £1899, it does make the D780 look less than competitive. But the huge number of lenses available for any Nikon F-Mount camera is certainly a massive plus point. I am very interested in the D780. But I am going to wait a couple of years, until good quality D780s are available on the used market for a fraction of the new price. Many thanks for a great video !!!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure to read your kind words. Those are all reasonable comments.
@MikeMyers00
5 күн бұрын
I bought the D780 and love it. It is by far my favorite Nikon (unless/until a D880 might be released). I do have one question - where can I purchase the viewing device you show that provides an "optical viewfinder" to see the rear screen of the camera? I'd like to order one, but I'm having trouble finding what you used. I hope you find this reply, and can help me.
@MaartenHeilbron
5 күн бұрын
The viewer I used was the Kamerar VF4. I don’t think that those are made any longer, as the link I used to provide in answer to this question no longer works.
@kbruff2010
Жыл бұрын
Truly amazing Going to buy this camera in 2023!!!!! Yes that’s right!
@MaartenHeilbron
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@NunoMiguelDelgado
Жыл бұрын
This is just the review I was looking for. I've been considering the D780 as an upgrade to my D750. Initially I was leaning towards the Z6II, but having to get the FTZ adapter and not being sure if my non Nikkor glass is fully supported, I came back to considering the D780. Also, and despite the smaller coverage area, I'm well used to how the AF works over the viewfinder when shooting action, usually motorsport. Also, the AF in liveview will be a great improvement for my tripod/landscape photography. Your video really helped to assure the assumptions I had coming from some 3 ou 4 extensive reviews in written form. Thank you. 👍
@MaartenHeilbron
Жыл бұрын
Always nice to read that my videos are helpful and appreciated.
@johna.benigno4172
4 жыл бұрын
I am a first time viewer of your KZitem channel, and I have subscribed. I enjoyed your breakdown of the d780 -- lots of informative and relevant information. I would like to make one suggestion. You tend to skip from one shooting menu to another which makes your presentation a bit difficult to follow. For future videos, you might want to stay with one menu at a time.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and the subscription. First, it is a review, not a tutorial, and I tend to group the settings into topics using a task-oriented approach. The concept of just walking through the menu time by item - even though it seems to make sense at a high level - is not really interesting to me. If that's what you need - there's the manual which is organized in that manner.
@dafyddthomas7299
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review along with very useful settings and tips (without any bull) - one of the best I've seen in yonks. Quick question on Video - did you use an external mic / record ? and did it pick up any lens whirling / winning as it kept / reacquired focus.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, always nice to hear from an appreciative viewer. I did use an external mic (I only ever use internal mics for guide track or background ambience). Yes, the lens motors (on this lens anyway) are loud enough to be picked up by the internal mics.
@dct124
4 жыл бұрын
Love the review and the nod to Mr. Rogers; respect ✊🏾
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, always nice to read kind words from a neighbour.
@gabrielalejandrotrombetta7912
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Review Maaarten, very complete and didactic! Thank you so much
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Although, in my experience didactic is not often thought of as a positive attribute.
@hurleygreen927
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! This is from a d750 owner thinking of upgrading..but I'll MISS my popup flash! :)
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Buy an external flash - even if it's a small and expensive one - you'll be so much happier.
@robertvarner9519
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. I enjoy your reviews even if I can't afford to purchase the camera. I like your relaxed but extensive presentation.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to read kind words from my viewers. Appreciated!
@need100k
9 ай бұрын
I bought one last year and love it. My only problem is I don't use it often enough.
@MaartenHeilbron
9 ай бұрын
Sounds like there's an easy solution to your problem.
@marchofnature636
2 жыл бұрын
I'm upgrading from a Rebel t7. Although it's not a D5, it's certainly a huge step up. I'll be using this for travel and when I start working (after my high school job)
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you will enjoy the images and the travel.
@RobertNuttmann
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great review. Very comprehensive and easy to understand.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
That was very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
@marinrealestatephotography
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Maarten. Hope you get better soon (sounds like you have a cold). Also hope you get a chance to do a deeper exploration of the video features on the D780. I am hoping there is an improvement in dynamic range in N-LOG.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, living through some congestion and sore throat. I am hoping to do a Best Video Settings for the D780 - as soon as I can arrange for another loan.
@marinrealestatephotography
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Look forward to seeing the video whenever you get a chance to do it. Feel better soon.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@marinrealestatephotography Thanks for the kind words, appreciated.
@brucekraft744
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and useful review, Maarten! Your reviews are usually the first ones I look for on some new gear. Keep up the good work. BTW, I find gin & tonic to be a grand cure-all for most anything that ails a person. If one doesn't help, have a second or even a third.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and the good advice. Kim's grandmother gave the same suggestion.
@Photo-ms1mo
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder why you never reviewed any Pentax camera?? They often give the best user experience in my opinion..
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I have tried. There is no media relations or office in Canada. After dealing with their US office for over a year, with occasional replies like "not right now, I'll get back to you in a few weeks", I've given up on Pentax.
@abhilashbharadwaj7929
3 жыл бұрын
I am torn between a Nikon Z6ii and D780! If you were supposed to pick one of the two, which one would be? I am using a D5100 (APS-C) for last 9 years.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
I would take the Z6II without hesitation.
@chuchonmc
2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. And not just reading specs as 99% of KZitem chanels do.
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do try to create original content.
@Conorkc86
4 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! Love Nikon, but I am glad that I went for the Fuji X-T3. Couldn't imaging going back to a big DSLR like this now haha
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
HaHa. Thanks for the kind words.
@remektekmedia6641
4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the X-T4
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@remektekmedia6641 Yes, even if it's identical to the X-T3 it would be a great camera.
@hanss9239
4 жыл бұрын
I went from the X-T3 to the Z6 can I Couldn't imagine going back to a tiny sensor like that now haha
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@hanss9239 It is absolutely unfair to call APS-C small.
@bap1944
4 жыл бұрын
THANKS for another well put together informative video without the hype....
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, always nice to know my work is appreciated.
@littleninpo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you today I bought a d78- and a sigma F1.4 DG I as between the 580 and this model. Great review.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was a pleasure to read your kind words!!
@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo
3 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting an informative video. The D780 is certainly a very competitive camera when compared to the Nikon D500 , Z6, Z7 and various Sony and Canon mirrorless cameras. I had not considered the D780 when looking for my next camera body. As a Nikon DSLR user myself, the D780 may be exactly what I am looking for. Please keep up the good work !! As a matter of interest, I know that you produced a very good specialist "Video Settings for the D500" KZitem video. It would be very interesting to see such a video for this camera ??
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. With apologies, I did not have time during the review loan period to do that, and Nikon has suspended their review loans during the pandemic.
@h00b00
4 жыл бұрын
I was hoping this would be priced the same if not less than the Z6 (since I rent Z6 with G lenses anyway) but shocked to find the body-only D780 surpassing even the Z6+FTZ+64GB XQD+24-70mm f4 S Lens combo price at my local store! Nikon just doesn't want to challenge the A7III 😒
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Nikon suits their prices to the market that they see for this model, and it doesn't always make sense or suit our wallets.
@HoustonBrownPhotography
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks you for all your hard work.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@Adol666
4 жыл бұрын
Just upgraded from a D3300. Havent taken any pics yet charging the battery and watching vids going over the manual. This is going to be such a mega upgrade lol
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update.
@Aydin0812
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Marteen, thanks for the nice and detailed review. One thing, at 12:00 you stop the shutter speed at 30sec. As far as I know it goes to 900sec. Am I wrong?
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
That's as slow as it can be set in M. Longer durations are available in timer and bulb. I should have mentioned those are limited to 15 minutes.
@omarsaad4196
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin for the wonderful review, one thing I wanted to ask about video bit rate , you said somewhere in the video that it can shoot 10 bit video.. Now is that internal or do we need a ninja v ?!
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that capability requires an external recording, like the Ninja V.
@pallavdas3842
3 жыл бұрын
Look at the details of the review. Thorough
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - great suggestion. It is thorough and detailed.
@scopeitout
4 жыл бұрын
Sir....., you are the man. Thank you Kindly for your hard work and Stellar Review on the Nikon D780.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate when viewers take the time to comment.
@rcpmac
3 жыл бұрын
Remarkable overview of the 780. I believe you missed the max exposure time which is 900 seconds.11:55
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding this detail, and for your kind words
@gdjaybee742
3 жыл бұрын
The last gasp for survival from DSLR companies, if they still want this product line to thrive, are a couple features. Number one in my list is IBIS. Number two is Full frame DSLR in the D5600/T7i body size complete with dials in the front and back, with a hard, and very light aluminum body. Third, All the mirrorless features such as eye autofocus, and at least 8fps in live view mode. Swing to side tilting screen should be standard, and battery grip port should also be standard.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice.
@nikonrulz
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough review, thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, I do my best to be detailed.
@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo
3 жыл бұрын
As a Nikon D750 owner, I am very interested in the D780. I use my D750 to shoot stills and to record video. As the video-autofocus on the D750 varies between poor to non-existent, I use manual focus and higher F-Stop numbers on the Aperture. (EG Typically I shoot F1.4 to F3.5 for stills. But for video I shoot F5.6 to F8). This means that the low-light video , that the D750 produces, has lots of noise. I am hoping that the video-autofocus on the D780 will be good enough for me to shoot video at F3.5 and below, instead of F8 ???
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Although it's an improvement, you may continue to be disappointed, as it sounds like you have very high expectations, particularly for video. My recommendation for video is to use manual focus as much as possible.
@jordancook1668
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Nikon plans a D880, as in a D850 that gets a similar treatment as the D750 got. I for one prefer F mount until Nikon offers a better selection of Z lenses, and don’t mind the larger body size, but do really appreciate the improved live-view focus features. I do like an EVF, but not so much that I’m willing to live with a limited lens selection unless I want to tote the FTZ adapter. I also appreciate the ability to continue to use Nikon’s plethora of stellar lenses from past decades, which the F mount provides. Yes, I think I could be happy with a D880.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
No one can predict what Nikon will actually do. Why are you not happy with the D780?
@peterlemke3468
4 жыл бұрын
Looks a very capable camera if you shoot F Mount and don't want to migrate to mirrorless. But why no battery grip Nikon? Thanks for the detailed and informative review Maarten.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, always nice to read kind words, appreciated.
@lamaludwig1470
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, but one thing is overrated: the weight of a Z6ll with 24-120/4 is only 125 grams less than a D750 with 24-120/4. And for the D780 its maybe 200 grams. Weight is no reason to switch to mirrorless full frame imo.
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
That was true for some early APS-C mirrorless cameras. Physics being physics, by the time you’re dealing with full frame bodies and lenses, the difference is minimal. Agreed, weight is no longer a primary rationale.
@lamaludwig1470
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron yes, that's why I (and many others) have a Fuji X System next to Nikon FX and will keep both for the different experiences / use cases. Thanks! Cheers from Switzerland!
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, each system has their advantages. Please say hello to my friends in Switzerland.
@LordSimsa
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maarten! Thank you very much for the great review. Do you think that the D780 is the perfect camera to upgrade from DX to FX? What do you think about the 24-120? Greetings from Germany :)
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Not sure it's the perfect camera for an upgrade, unless I knew what you felt your were missing in your previous camera. I haven't had the chance to the use the 24-120.
@LordSimsa
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for your answer. At the moment I'm using just a entry DSLR (with pro lenses). So I think that the D780 would be an good upgrade.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@LordSimsa But why? What's missing in your current camera that you need?
@LordSimsa
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Hi Maarten, I would like to get a better AF, a better ISO performance and more settings/options in the camera. Although the D780 has a better picture quality than my D3500. With telelenses the ergonomic of the D3500 is not the best.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@LordSimsa Sounds like you're ready for the D780. Best wishes.
@wolandphotography
2 жыл бұрын
Great work, for me , with only one hand healthy and on wheelchair. i think its great upgrade from d750, cause i only use LV
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
If you only use LV, maybe a mirrorless camera might be best?
@wolandphotography
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron it will be cost too much i think, Z6 ii is 350$ more expensive than d780 in my country and this is without the cost of adapter.. I love my Sigma Arts lenses and don't wanna shoot without them:)
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
@@wolandphotography Understood
@amv7m
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent break down. Thank you.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
A pleasure to read your kind words.
@davearchbell9921
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Looks like a good camera. Thanks.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Always nice to read that my work is appreciated, thanks.
@davearchbell9921
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron A bit too good as you're making me want to buy a new camera 😏
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@davearchbell9921 Sorry. Here's the anti-dote: kzitem.info/news/bejne/qqekvaSisIt0p3Y
@davearchbell9921
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks.
@west4coast77
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very thorough. Still leaning towards purchasing a Z6... but - we shall see. (Still utilize the pop-up flash as a trigger for CLS but notice the 780 doesn't have one... too bad).
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words. You could put a trigger on the flash shoe.
@ndc-01
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maarten, great video.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.
10 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much. How does the Nikon d780 hold up to Canons 5Dmk4 in low light and overall image quality?
@MaartenHeilbron
10 ай бұрын
The larger sensor usually wins these kinds of questions - but it is subjective.
@abhinavmathur8063
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Did you get a chance to check flash compatibility with D780? I have heard with most flashes, it gives over exposed photos.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
I did not. If you feel the images are over-exposed, have you tried using a diffusing filter? Pointing the flash a little higher, or a little to one side of your subject? Have you adjusted the flash compensation? There must be lots of ways to compensate for this.
@juancarlosortega7876
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!!! Thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words.
@winpicphotography4338
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Maarten, thanks for the review! One of the biggest drawbacks to using the D750 for sports was its buffer. If I understand correctly - the D780 is limited at 100 shots per burst, but how fast does the buffer clear after those 100 shots? Can you simply take your finger off the shutter for a brief moment, then hit it again for another 100?
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words. With the V90 card I was using, the buffer cleared very quickly - seconds. With a U3 (V30) it's not nearly as fast.
@richardgorski23
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I assume you're referring to my photos, thanks!
@skakdosmer
4 жыл бұрын
Nice that you let us hear how noisy or quiet the different shutter modes are. But did you really? To me, apart from the silent mode, they all just sounded unpleasantly noisy compared to my 90D. But then I do tend to use it with a lens attached which I'm sure dampens the noise considerably. I assume Nikon users do the same. Speaking of the 90D, did I miss your review? I can’t find one. By the way, I think candlelight is about 1500˚ Kelvin. So the only way to get there is with a custom WB. (Or, as I did in the film era, with stacked KB filters adding up to KB 35 which will degrade the image quality as well as swallow at least four and a half stops of light).
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree, it's only worthwhile on a comparative basis. I'm really just poking fun at silent. And it is a fairly noisy shutter. With a lens attached? Interesting! Have not had the opportunity to review the 90D. Canon Canada is being somewhat unresponsive. I'll keep at it. Yes, in that range (about 1800 is what I usually get) Not all custom WB (not one of Nikon's strong suits) can get a good reading that low., so sometimes just best to go with 2500 (that is the usual bottom end of K settings) and accept that the difference makes it look like candle light. Too white and it's not right for the tone/mood.
@skakdosmer
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Yes, I agree that perfectly neutral colours will ruin the candlelight atmosphere. But I prefer a neutral starting point and then tweak it from there. 2500K is too red for me.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@skakdosmer Or course.
@RobertNuttmann
4 жыл бұрын
Very good complete video. Thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@103703878
4 жыл бұрын
wow well done!! so much info!!!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks for commenting.
@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo
3 жыл бұрын
Maarten, When you were shooting video (from 20:45 onwards) what settings did you use for auto focus please ??? I have recently purchased the Nikon D780. When I shoot "selfie" video, the auto-focus seems to be "almost but not quite !!" The video is around 80-90% focused , but needs some alteration. The autofocus does not seem to quite get full focus. Any ideas / suggestions would be very much appreciated. Many thanks
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Are you closer than the lens's closest focus distance? Either way, I would recommend that you use manual focus in any situation (like a selfie) where you distance to the camera is not changing.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
On the X-T4 it's called Auto Image Transfer.
@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron - Many thanks for your replies. Sadly my Nikon D780 (purchased used, just over a year ago) has developed some issues / faults. The camera switches on OK, but none of the buttons (EG Menu, Playback etc..) are responding and the back-screen remains blank at all times. But luckily several photographer friends have recommended a good camera repair company. So fingers crossed for this. Please keep up the good work and the great videos on your channel !!
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Oh dear. Hopefully the repair isn't too pricey.
@scottmead9831
4 жыл бұрын
Maarten, great review. I have a Nikon d7200. I want to upgrade to full frame and I want to stay DSLR. Interested in your opinion of my upgrade thoughts.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Okay. Why do you want to do this? What about the D7200 is no longer pleasing you, or providing the results you would like?
@scottmead9831
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for the reply. I've been wanting to go to full frame for a while now. I've had great photos with the D7200 but am hoping the jump to full frame will provide some new possibilities. I know the lenses are important and I'll have to work on getting some quality glass. I did go ahead and order one and I hope I love the camera. Not patient enough to rent first so it's time to dive in. Thanks again.
@cbcphotography9781
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing D780. It will help me decide if Im getting a unit. How do you focus or what mode, if you take the camera in vertical orientation and eyes of the subject is beyond the focusing area. Camera is NOT in live view. I'm use to take photos the old fashion way - in the viewfinder. Any tips. I usually hit and miss on this.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure by what you mean "beyond the focussing area". I would use the centre focus point and use the focus with a soft press, compose and snap method.
@cbcphotography9781
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron I meant if you are composing your shot in vertical way, in your view finder you are limited to focus within the focusing area of the view finder. What if the eyes of your subject is beyond that area. sometimes its in focus but sometimes its not. Do you have any tips in focusing accurately? Thank you in advance
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@cbcphotography9781 Put the eye in the focus area, soft press (or use AF-L) to lock the focus, then compose and snap.
@lalitjee
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Maarten Many thanks for this great review for D780. I am just wondering how the AF speed of D 780 is compared to D500/D5.Thanks
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. That would be interesting. Clearly the D780 is faster, but I was not able to have them side by side to test the exact difference.
@vzshadow1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a useful review!
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work. Thanks for the kind words.
@mstorey83
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent review.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work.
@suzannewalker2320
2 жыл бұрын
Correction; the shutter on the D780 goes up to 900 seconds (15 minutes).
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for setting the record straight on that.
@andreistaicu9533
4 жыл бұрын
The best review!! Thank you!!!!
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words.
@image-i-nation-photography
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review thanks
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for your kind words.
@fredlouw2312
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you Sir.....
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@jsprite123
3 жыл бұрын
Nicer review! Most people will only use 10% percent of the fancy settings.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Which settings have you classified as “fancy”? On the other hand, some people will use 98% of them.
@dafyddthomas7299
4 жыл бұрын
Could see Nikon doing a D780 LV / Video treatment on D7600 (using Z50 tech + sensor) and D880 (using Z7 tech + sensor).
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Could be good, but who knows what plans lurk in the minds of Nikon's product manager?
@wissell4287
4 жыл бұрын
I love how simple this is. And he doesnt beat a around the Bush and speaks at the right speed
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, your kind words are appreciated.
@liviudrimbe831
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for this wonderful review, the D780 takes uhs l SD cards?? Thanks
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it does, and thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
@bobrose2777
3 жыл бұрын
Are the SD 500 and SB 700 Nikon flashes compatible with the D780. I just bought a 780 and your video was helpful. This was my first full frame DSLR.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
They should be. I have not tried those.
@krisnacater
4 жыл бұрын
Great content, thank you
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words, thanks!
@markh2715
3 жыл бұрын
why does Nikon have the focus points clumped together in the centre on their FX cameras?
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Because focus is more complicated in DSLR - mirrorless cameras have simpler systems for focus.
@cjrski
4 жыл бұрын
I know the D780 is not as capable as the D500/D850 in terms of focus tracking, particularly for wildlife/bird photographers. However, I read that the camera has some D5 focus algorithms in it, so I assume it is a capable focusing camera. I cannot find one review where someone has used it or tested it against a D500/D850--how do YOU think it stacks up to these cameras for dealing with wildlife/birds?
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not really able to answer that question. I wasn't able to compare them side by side, and wildlife/bird is not really my practice. Sorry.
@Aydin0812
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that beautiful review. One point I am confused. You are saying (12.06) shutter speed from 1/8000 to 30 seconds. Then bulb and timer comes. But on paper it says that D780 has shutter speed up to 900 seconds. Would you please explain that point, how it works up to 900 seconds ?
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I didn't include the extended shutter speeds which are available in manual and activated as custom setting D6. When On, that allows settings from 60 seconds up to 15 minutes.
@Xaviaat
11 ай бұрын
Hi, I've a question, should I move on to full frame instead of buying Nikon 16-80 f2.8-4 for a crop body?
@MaartenHeilbron
11 ай бұрын
Either one could make sense, depending on your budget, your current needs and future plans.
25 күн бұрын
this one or the D850, i do most band/landscape/nature/ lightning-thunder. (2024)
@MaartenHeilbron
24 күн бұрын
Both good choices.
@theearthling5865
Жыл бұрын
Pls provide a link to the source of the LCD viewer accessory.
@MaartenHeilbron
Жыл бұрын
It's the Kamerar VF4. Not sure it's still being made. This seems like an alternative: kamerar.com/products/cvf-1-collapsible-lcd-viewfinder
@marieta.s
3 жыл бұрын
I am thinking about going full frame as I now have a better understanding of photography. My trouble is which choice should I make. I quite like the d780 as it is an improvement over the d750 and nikon always knew what they were doing with dslrs. On the other hand the future is in the mirrorless side but I am not sure yet about the current options. Either way it would mean investing a large amount of money to achieve this switch and I am not sure which way I should go. Any insights? I would really like to hear your thoughts.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
First, I'd ask what advantage you expect full frame will provide. Then to ask which camera features are most important to you. Although I've not yet had the chance to review it, I suspect the Z6 II (although it will require new lenses) may be your best investment for the long term.
@marieta.s
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron regarding the advantage I’d gain is that full frame sensors are best suited for astrophotography and for landscape photography. Ideally a z7 would be preferable but its price is off limits. With the bigger mp count I would be able to print bigger than I currently print. However the current options on the mirrorless side are just ok. Nikon hasn’t come up with any outstanding products yet the way it did with the D850. The z6ii and z7ii offer marginal improvements that should have been issued with the cameras in the first place. Also the new lenses are quite expensive but I guess with an ftz adapter you can use the old trusted nikon lenses. I guess I should wait to see if anything better comes up later on. So far I am getting a half baked feeling from nikon regarding the mirrorless offers.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
@@marieta.s For astrophotography in particular, you're right to identify full frame as providing an advantage - both in terms of detail and low light. I'm not sure I agree with you on the mirrorless models - I think the Z7 (haven't reviewed the II yet) is a pretty spectacular camera - certainly the equal of the D850 in terms of image quality, and in some cases, depending on the lens, the superior, particularly for small pin points of light in the darkness.
@frederikvanreusel
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video, but I have a question if I may ask,... Right now I own a D3500 and D7200 with 3 DX lenses (18-55, 18-105, 70-300mm) and 2 FX lenses (150-600 and 50mm 1.8G) but I’m planning on upgrading my camera soon, but I can’t decided between getting the Z6ii or D780. They look both awesome for me and have both advantages but I can’t decide between the two, what would you get?
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Unless you're planning to buy new lenses, you're better off with the D780. However, what specifically do you hope to improve with this purchase?
@Martinbeef
3 ай бұрын
I unfortunately dropped my D7200 and insurance paid for the D780. It’s a big step up but you can still use the DX lenses. The sensor is much bigger so you get a lot more detail in your photos and the 4K video means your videos will be much better. It’s taking me a while to get to know the camera, but it has so many great features. It’s definitely worth the upgrade and it’s a pro camera so you’ll be able to see that there’s a reason for the label; it gives you the best of the 7 series cameras as well as the Z series. A great purchase.
@donschiele1281
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you.! What is the make/model of the screen hood you demonstrated please.?
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Check the description: LCD Viewfinder (Amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/2SZw5tf (you pay the same low price, I get a small commission)
@Jeff82556
4 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron STATUS: "currently unavailable"
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
@@Jeff82556 Sorry to hear that. There are other options if you do a search for LCD viewfinder.
@dct124
3 жыл бұрын
The video photo mode is good for shooting kids or very fast very unpredictable subjects especially if you have good light or studio continuous lighting. You can fire off frames and extract sharp stills while filming at a high shutter speed. This allows you to shoot both stills and videos simultaneously especially for the baby or pet photographer which is a good photography business. You have the ability to deliver both video and stills with just one camera one operator. Think Santa, Halloween, Easter, School, and other themed shoots. If you need the highest megapixel great, the option is there but let's be honest 4mp, 8mp, 10mp is more than enough for a high volume consumer business. 36mp stills won't net you more money, just more data storage and you don't have to shoot raw. (A photographer who knows lighting doesn't need raw especially in controlled environments. Now wildlife in low light that's a different story). Want true efficiency, shoot kelvin and batch edit at the end (don't believe the raw is for adjust white balance in post nonsense, I can adjust white balance in PS just like my raw files, know your software and you shouldn't be off by more than 2stops in highlights or shadows, if you are you may want to turn on P mode) I'd been trying to figure out why Nikon keeps these video settings. Well I think it's b/c they simply know their buyers. They aren't selling to cinematographers b/c that's not their market. However they do specialize in stills photography especially portraits, sports and wildlife and if you're running a small photo business being able to shoot straight out of camera is a god send. You may think you need more than an 8mp file and maybe you do however 8mp is plenty for 20x30 size prints if needed. Added benefit of a short video reel and you have a thriving business model that is both fast, reliable but also minimalistic. Nikon seems to be who they think they are instead of playing games with its consumers like Canon and Sony. They have kept most of their core the same across the board so photographers can more easily sync other cameras especially when shooting as a team or in a production evironment. You could have a D850, D5300, Z6, D4s, D500, P1000 and sync all those cameras to shoot a video production and sync them to shoot photography at an event and get repeatable results in quality from both video and still. As I watch the brands more and more I'm beginning to understand Nikon especially better and why they choose to omit certain options ie 4K 60p which is only available in two Z series II bodies. You could literally run a broadcast studio with these bodies where lens noise isn't an issue even in the studio with the babies or pets. If you setup your studio or space to have an external microphone, not a shotgun mic, you're not running and gunning. But a lavalear mic, boom mic or simply being at a distance from your subject/microphone ie stage play, sports event, interview, etc. F mount lens noise won't be an issue (some F mount glass is silent). Watching this video I had sort of a revelation and revaluation of all these brands and what/who they are marketing toward. Nikon no longer produce cameras below 20mp. The D4s and Df were the last high-end bodies to shoot under 20mp.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making some interesting observations. If that's Nikon's thinking, they could do a little more to take advantage of it - the way Panasonic does with their 4K burst modes (that are really video files). I trust that you are a working photographer experienced in these topics.
@dct124
3 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron Photographer yes, still learning video. Have some experience in broadcast (frankenstein broadcast system at my old church 🤯) They basically got scammed into buying incorrect broadcast equipment and asked me to figure it out. I recently got back into videography but only have my Df so I just frankensteined it into a video camera. I'm in the market for a new video camera. Not sure if Nikon allows HSS to strobes while using Live Frame Grab. None of my current clients care about print so 2mp is all I need these days b/c they just upload to instagram and websites.
@MaartenHeilbron
3 жыл бұрын
@@dct124 thanks for the additional detail.
@Leptospirosi
4 жыл бұрын
Do you recomend this camera for someone only having AI and AF lenses or there are better options?
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
Other lenses might take more advantage of the automated features, but there are many fine AI and AF lenses.
@usascorpio
2 жыл бұрын
- Went through THREE 780s and had flash issues with each one, while using the SB 700s. Advice advice out there ? (all from B&H)
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe something wrong with the flash?
@usascorpio
2 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenHeilbron - thank you. 3 different SB700s
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
@@usascorpio Sounds like bad luck
@arunakalu
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You, great review.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks.
@nkdiwan1
2 жыл бұрын
Very Detailed information Provided about D780..🌹 Amazing..Want to know about AUTOFOCUS speedy Press Photography in This Camera
@MaartenHeilbron
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. There are many new cameras with faster autofocus.
@momchilyordanov8190
4 жыл бұрын
No IBIS, no AF joystick and especially no Z-mount lenses make me exclude this camera from the ones I would buy. It probably makes sense to someone who wants a direct upgrade from D750 or has AF-D lenses and wants to spend no money on glass. For anyone else, there are better options.
@MaartenHeilbron
4 жыл бұрын
While it is reasonable to make decisions and conclusions for your own purposes, please allow others the same ability to decide which camera they prefer.
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