D750 back button focus?

[John Kemp]

I am used to pro bodies, but am looking at trading in an old 700 that I own too. I am toying with the d810 and the d750. One thing that seems missing is the back AFON button which I use constantly. IS it possible to reprogram the AEl/ AFL button to perform the same function?

Thanks

John

 

[daveybm]

I don't have a d750 but you can reassign the AE/AFL button as AF-ON it is f4 in the settings, page 361 of the manual which can be downloaded from here:-

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Dave

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[AndyW17]

I don't have a d750 but you can reassign the AE/AFL button as AF-ON it is f4 in the settings, page 361 of the manual which can be downloaded from here:-

https://support.nikonusa.com/app/an...uct-manuals-available-for-download#Anchor-9--

Dave

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Yes, as above. Works perfectly well.

 

[John Kemp]

Thanks. Now I have to decide. D750 or d810.

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[exRhodesian]

Hi,

I have both the D810 and the D750 - I'm also using the D750 back AE-L button for focusing.

I find myself using the D750 more than the D810 because of its better handling of low light / noise especially when shooting at high speeds in bright lighting which often result in a fair bit of noise in the shadows when using the D810. The D750 can handle the shadows better.

Good Luck,

Adrian

 

[John Kemp]

Thanks Adrian

I am completely befuddled. Part of me wants the slightly more pro-ness of the 810 but the wifi and tilty screen would be very useful, not to mention the weight difference. Do both take the same battery by the way? I guess I need to see both. I'm just not that close to a decent dealer.

John

 

[exRhodesian]

Hi John,

fortunately they do take the same batteries. I've just ordered this drive for the D750 which comes with 2 batteries, a double charger and a remote control:

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Much cheaper than Nikon's drive.

Thanks,

Adrian

 

[Kaso]

I am used to pro bodies, but am looking at trading in an old 700 that I own too. I am toying with the d810 and the d750. One thing that seems missing is the back AFON button which I use constantly.

You can program the AE-L/AF-L button on the D750.

Do both take the same battery by the way?

Same EN-EL15 (for 7000, 7100, 7200, 600, 610, 750, 800/E, 810).

I guess I need to see both. I'm just not that close to a decent dealer.

You might want to consider renting. If you prefer the "pro-ness" of the D810 (which demands a level of "pro-ness" in your using it), get the D810. Overall, it is a better camera, and if your budget allows for it, go for it.

 

[Jan De Smet]

You can configurate one of the 2 "hard switched" user settings (U1 or U2 on the mode setting disk on top left) for instance for action pictures with AF-C and including the AF/AE button set for "AF-ON" function. That way you can instantly switch to camera use using back button AF-ON focus, or rapidly go back to the other previous settings by moving away from U1 or U2.

No need then to go to the menu's to change that.

Unless you want to set the cam permanently for backbutton focus. In which case you lose the possibility for AE-lock.

Jan

 

[Rabbson78]

You can configurate one of the 2 "hard switched" user settings (U1 or U2 on the mode setting disk on top left) for instance for action pictures with AF-C and including the AF/AE button set for "AF-ON" function. That way you can instantly switch to camera use using back button AF-ON focus, or rapidly go back to the other previous settings by moving away from U1 or U2.

No need then to go to the menu's to change that.

Unless you want to set the cam permanently for backbutton focus. In which case you lose the possibility for AE-lock.

Jan

 

[ralfwolf]

You can configurate one of the 2 "hard switched" user settings (U1 or U2 on the mode setting disk on top left) for instance for action pictures with AF-C and including the AF/AE button set for "AF-ON" function. That way you can instantly switch to camera use using back button AF-ON focus, or rapidly go back to the other previous settings by moving away from U1 or U2.

No need then to go to the menu's to change that.

Unless you want to set the cam permanently for backbutton focus. In which case you lose the possibility for AE-lock.

Jan

 

[chipmaster]

You can configurate one of the 2 "hard switched" user settings (U1 or U2 on the mode setting disk on top left) for instance for action pictures with AF-C and including the AF/AE button set for "AF-ON" function. That way you can instantly switch to camera use using back button AF-ON focus, or rapidly go back to the other previous settings by moving away from U1 or U2.

No need then to go to the menu's to change that.

Unless you want to set the cam permanently for backbutton focus. In which case you lose the possibility for AE-lock.

Jan

 

[Jan De Smet]

Hi Rabson78, that is interesting

I used EA-lock quite often with my D300 so it was focusing and taking exposure (spot metering) on a subject with shutter release half-press, reframe and shoot thus keeping the exposure as locked on the subject.

Now my question for the D750: if I format the AF/AE button to AF-ON, does the camera measure the light also on the AF-ON? or not?

If not, indeed I can focus on a subject and then lock the exposure eg on another area of the picture with the shutter release half press?

Jan

 

[ralfwolf]

When set to AF-on it does not AE-lock. If you set c3 to enable then half shutter will serve as AE-lock. Works well for me.

 

[John Kemp]

What sucks is the failure to remap the af-on while still retaining the half shutter depress function. I had multiple issues with my d600 and thus never considered the d750 as an alternative over the d8xx.

Pardon?

 

[sd40]

You can set the either the Preview button or the Fn button to AF-ON, and leave AEL alone.

See pages 362 and 370 in the manual.

 

[Jan De Smet]

I know but neither seems very handy to use as AF-ON.......

That is really the only thing I really regret in the D750 that it doesn't have the dedicated AF-ON button.

Jan

 

[sd40]

I know but neither seems very handy to use as AF-ON.......

That is really the only thing I really regret in the D750 that it doesn't have the dedicated AF-ON button.

Jan

 

[Jan De Smet]

No need to bite sd40...... I only joined the thread later. Anyone who reads the manual can indeed find that the AF-AE, Fn and preview button can be programmed for quite similar functions.

Have you tried using the Fn button during shooting especially for a much used function like AF.....

You have to push it with like to right hand ring finger, and then try to push the release button to shoot with your index finger. Really not handy - for me.

Jan

 

[John Kemp]

Thanks all. I appreciate all the comments. In my mind on the way to Bristl (1.5 hours away) I was prepared to be persuaded to go for the 750. I spoke at length also to another pro who loved it.

When I got to LCE I tried both and within minutes found I couldn't hold the 750 effectively with a pro lens and without the grip, whereas I could with the 810. It seemed much more to be in line with what I'm used to as well.

I am sure the 750 is a great camera for results, but for me the feel is extremely important. Having primarily used pro bodies or the 700 I couldn't make that leap.

My first test results have proved that the camera is fine in daylight. Quite brilliant actually. I am unsure about the high iso performance yet or the low light focussing. But I am pleased with my choice.

John







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