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This camera has been hyped as an "action" camera. So far, I do not see that but perhaps there is an optional grip and battery still to be announced that ups the frame rate to at least 8 fps. If the D750 has that, and in addition to the Expeed4, 51 point AF, etc, already "leaked", if it has a 1.2 crop mode, I think it will be the upgrade both of the D700 and possibly the replacement for the D300/s. With 24MP, a 1.2 crop would give tele guys about 15+MP's when reach was needed, plus it would be a great full frame 24MP when desired (DX crop mode of 1.5 drops the 24 MP's down to about 11+ - less than the D300/s has). Still looking for a dedicated back AF button and a few other things to know if this is my upgrade path. I think Nikon, as the smaller between Canon and themselves, was more impacted by the natural disasters in the far east the past few years and had to make some difficult business decisions concerning manufacturing DX and FX cameras, so I have long felt a true, DX D400 was no longer in the cards although with some tweaking, the D7100 could be make a "respectable" DX action or birding camera. The veil of secrecy on the D750 should be removed very shortly.......
 
I think I read that Xspeed4 throughput may limit the MPS. It may not theoretically be able to do 8fps in full mode. Maybe in a crop mode? I am sure there are smarter guys than me that can answer this.
 
Joe Tam said:
Can anyone explain why Nikon put dual SD on a "pro" body? Many professionals prefer CF for many reasons. Even the upcoming 7d mk 2 has cf option.
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1) it allows the body to be smaller

2) many people prefer SD to CF.
 
Gary Prestash said:
This camera has been hyped as an "action" camera. So far, I do not see that but perhaps there is an optional grip and battery still to be announced that ups the frame rate to at least 8 fps. If the D750 has that, and in addition to the Expeed4, 51 point AF, etc, already "leaked", if it has a 1.2 crop mode, I think it will be the upgrade both of the D700 and possibly the replacement for the D300/s.
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Yes it seems to me that Nikon is pushing the crop mode as a replacement for the D300s, which in reality isn't far from the truth. Except for the pesky fact that now the D300s owners must spend an extra grand to get their crop bird/sports camera.

Maybe if you can get 10fps in DX mode, 20 shots in the buffer they'll be mollified. I somehow doubt it though. If the Canon "7DII" rumors are accurate, and it's a full $1000 cheaper then it could be a tough choice for that crowd.
 
From Nikon Rumors:

In addition to the D750 camera, SB500 flash and Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G FX lens, Nikon will also announce a new MB-D16 battery grip for the D750.

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Negative on the 10fps in DX crop mode. Even if the camera can do that with the now leaked grip and battery, you will have fewer MP than you do with the D300/s now. I'd like ALL my specs to move up a notch with a new camera, including the MP's. Always felt that 18 - 24 MP in a well spec'd DX body (ie: a D400) would sell very well, but I think 1.2 crop mode is where I and many of you will live in the future. Agree that it is tough to pay $1,000 more for 24MP but only use say, 15MP most of the time, but I think, unfortunately, that's where Nikon is headed. On the other hand, my shooting buddy has a D4 with 16MP and even shoots birds in the 1.2 crop mode and is satisfied with the results. Changing brands at this point in life (retired, lots of tele Nikon glass) is just not a reasonable option.
 
Where did you see a price, I saw 2200 someone posted on NR, that seems a bit high.
 
Ronan_M said:
cptobvious said:
Specs seem closer to the D610 than I thought. Last week there was a post on NR about the D610 possibly being discontinued early.

**Wild speculation**

I think Nikon thinks the D6X0 line was a mistake and is trying to move the FX line back upscale by *replacing* the D610 with the D750. Basically, the core market of FX buyers can afford a $2500 body, the margins are much better in the D750 (in line with Nikon #1 goal to improve profit margins), and the D600 probably ended up in a net loss due to the sensor debris fiasco. It would probably be better for Nikon to concede the low end FF market to Canon to Sony and focus on seller fewer, but higher margin, cameras to pros/enthusiasts with more disposable income.
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Complete nonsense. Why would you concede the entry point to the FX market when you know people will upgrade later to more expensive cameras? The D6x0 was a huge success as it FX-enabled a large number of ppl. If anything, they need a LOWER priced FX option to bring in even more folks to move even more ppl from DX up the food chain.
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It's a matter of looking towards the future and the trickle-down effect. The D810 got the D4S AF, the D7100 got the D300S AF (or a variant), and the D5300 got the D7000 AF. The next version in the D6X0 line would be getting a handed down AF, probably the D810/D4S module to save costs (remember, Nikon is re-using components where it can). However, Nikon (and Canon) know that once they pair a modern FF sensor with pro AF, that's the end of the upgrade line for a lot of buyers. That's why they intentionally crippled the AF systems of the 6D and D600 (moreso the 6D), so they could protect sales of the 5D3 and D800. Incidentally, the 5D3 and D8X0 outsell the 6D and D6X0 by a fair margin. The majority of FF buyers want the better AF.

If the D620 gets pro AF at the D6X0 $2000 price point, that disrupts their whole pricing scheme. The D810 would have far too large of a price premium for the extra features it offers, and the D620 would be leaving too much money on the table at that price. So they introduce the D750 with the D6X0-like body and sensor and the D810 processor, AF module and shutter mechanism, with tweaks here and there, at a $2500 price point.

Essentially, the TL/DR version is that there is nowhere for the D6X0 series to go next except for what the D750 is now. They might as well release the successor under a new series and charge the higher price.
 
LarsLeibgott said:
Perfect camera for enthusiast sports shooters, photojournalists, documentary photogs, and filmmakers. Sounds like it's got some "all in one" appeal. Exciting!
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No. A perfect camera for professional video filmmakers would have included the body of an D810 with CF card for fastest memory cards available. The Canon 5D3 has the CF card slot.

This camera although usable for professionals, but without the pro body and button configuration of a D810 is more suited for semi-pro and enthusiast market, however I am sure that some pros will buy it anyway (as first or second camera depending on intended career use). Going with a lighter body like that of the D610 with flip screen, makes it probably more appealing to the advanced enthusiast, or any pro or semi pro that wants to travel light or move around light.

I had hopes for this camera, but now the D810 might be more an update for serious pros for a rugged body with quick access buttons, which is important to many pros.

I am sure some of you would disagree. And some may agree.
 
brunobarolo said:
Joe Tam said:
Can anyone explain why Nikon put dual SD on a "pro" body? Many professionals prefer CF for many reasons. Even the upcoming 7d mk 2 has cf option.
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I doubt Nikon will classify the D750 as a "pro" body.
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The number one reason to put dual SD cards is that making the camera body smaller will appeal to enthusiasts and semi pro who travel and want a lighter camera. My guess is that Nikon sees a bigger market in enthusiasts and semi pros and photo journalists (not event / wedding pros) would may want a smaller body, priced between D610 and D810.

The advanced pro wanting CF slot with fastest memory cards available (faster than best SD) they probably think will just buy a D810. Of course, I am only guessing on their reasons, but would guess they would see a bigger market and better profit margin with this camera, and protect sales of the D810 for serious users and leave a reason to buy an expensive D810. If they gave it the D810 body, many photographers would just buy a D750, as 24MP fits the needs of many full time professionals (of course, not all pros), however, 24MP is enough for sports and journalists.

Wanting a D750 with a body/button configuration of D810 was perhaps too much to hope for.

Canon 5D3 got it right with enough MP for many professionals meeting their needs, and great choice for videographers and sports shooters. Canon 5D3 is still the number choice for serious pro videographers in North America if shooting with DSLR instead of bigger camera like Canon C series.

One can always shoot at lower resolution settings on a D810 if they want smaller files, however fullframe Raw is always very large files at 36MP unless using 1.2 crop or any crop the D810 allows.

The D810 or D750? Which to choose for next upgrade? At least there is a choice for a better than D610 now and price below D810 which is good for some.
 
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The newest SD cards (UHS-II) are well over 200 MB/s read and write (bus speed is 312MB/s). The fastest CF cards (UDMA 7) are limited to 167 MB/s. CFast (serial interface) used in some digital cinema cameras up to 600 MB/s but not compatible with CF.
 
sandy b said:
The newest SD cards (UHS-II) are well over 200 MB/s read and write (bus speed is 312MB/s). The fastest CF cards (UDMA 7) are limited to 167 MB/s. CFast (serial interface) used in some digital cinema cameras up to 600 MB/s but not compatible with CF.
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Reliability of SD cards? I have heard more stories on SD cards failing, than I hear on top CF cards failing as the bigger card is more robust. Of course, there is 2 slots of SD, so insurance of backup available is there..

Speed is not the only thing to consider why some professionals prefer the robust CF card.

Why did they not simply put dual SDs in the D810 and Canon 5D3? Having a CF slot has always been a favourite choice of pros for years. I admit not all pros though.
 
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I have never had an SD card fail, even putting one through the washing machine and dryer. I have problems with CF and pins on mutiple occasions.
 
MoreorLess said:
Jeff Klofft said:
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new months the D750 and D810 will likely have come down in price, the D610 being really just a fix for the oil spot issue wasn't priced at much of a premium on release.
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The D800/E didn't really drop in price at all in 2 years. The D800 is still $2999 at B&H, same as released.

D800E is still $3300.

The 5DM3 has dropped only $100 in over 2 years.

Minor fluctuations have occurred with both, to the tune of $200 or so here and there.

What makes you think the D810's are going to get any cheaper soon?



D800

D800



D800E

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sandy b said:
The newest SD cards (UHS-II) are well over 200 MB/s read and write (bus speed is 312MB/s). The fastest CF cards (UDMA 7) are limited to 167 MB/s. CFast (serial interface) used in some digital cinema cameras up to 600 MB/s but not compatible with CF.
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Let's compare the Sandisk Extreme Pro in CF and SD. This information is right off the B & H Photo site on memory cards.

Sandisk (newest) Extreme Pro in CF Maximum write speed = 150 mbps however.....

Minimum guaranteed sustainable write speed (guaranteed continuous write speed for video users) = 65 mbps, optimized for 4K users and Full HD users according to Sandisk of this card on B&H Photo site. Great choice for Canon XF200 and XF300 users for recording 50mbps continuous on these cameras in MXF format, and 5D3 users I imagine.

Sandisk Extreme Pro in SD Maximum write speed = 250mbps, however.... (you need UHS II device that is compatiable) and the other thing....

Minimum sustainable write speed of this newest SD Sandisk Ext. Pro card UHSII (continuous write speed for video users)
= 30 mbps which is states in overview page of product, not mentioned on 2nd spec page. If your camera does not record over this rate (such as new highest quality MP4 available format at 28mbps or in AVCHD) you are fine.

CF Extreme Pro looks better on the minimum sustainable continuous write speed and that is why professional film makers if they had the choice in their cameras would like the CF cards. Mind you, some would feed the video out to external recorders to take advantage of even higher data bit rates.

What this only means is that although both these cards are capable of recording at very high speeds both SD and CF, there is possibility of some small blips in signal if it drops below speed (although it will still run at the fast speeds at least some of the time, or maybe majority of the time (who knows?). For prestine clean video the CF extreme pros are preferrable because of faster minimum continuous write speed 65mbps vs. 30mbps in SD new Extreme Pro UHSII. Or many pros would consider going external recorder for very high data settings for even bigger clean video with less compression.

Both the new Extreme Pro SD UHSII and CF are ready for 4K and Full HD, however newest CF is still faster for video for continuous sustained write speed and thus cleaner signal, for very high video bit rates.

What does this mean to mostly still shooters, SD or CF are both fine, pick your own flavour.

For hobbyists or enthusiasts as video users, and depending on recording format used for Full HD or 4K if available on the camera, new SD or CF would likely be more than fine.

Also in 10 years of use, never bent a pin on a CF with over 100,000+ photos taken at least. Currently 85,000 on my D700 according to the shutter count site, and I bought new in Aug. 2009.
 
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