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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


Take price out of the equation.

I do prefer build of D810

With that said, which one is "technically" better. We're talking AF, Dynamic Range, etc?

D750 came after the D810 so I'm guessing it has a few things up it's sleeve but the D810 being $1000 more expensive should have some additional features.



Dec 16, 2014 at 04:10 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


Similar in both? Maybe slight edge in AF to D750? Slight edge at ISO64 in dynamic range to D810?

Additional features for D810 are that really quiet shutter, 36mp, ISO64, 1/8000 max ss, 1/250 flash sync, built-in pc sync port, another 50k estimated shutter life, various crop ratios?

I would take a D4s, D750 and D810 all three as my work cameras for weddings. The D4s, D750 would get used most for everyday stuff including dim light photos, D810 for portraits and times when I need to be quiet.



Dec 16, 2014 at 04:21 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


Image quality is the only thing that matters to me, so when the D800 craps out, it's on to the D810.


Dec 16, 2014 at 04:58 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


form wrote:
Similar in both? Maybe slight edge in AF to D750? Slight edge at ISO64 in dynamic range to D810?

Additional features for D810 are that really quiet shutter, 36mp, ISO64, 1/8000 max ss, 1/250 flash sync, built-in pc sync port, another 50k estimated shutter life, various crop ratios?


Yeah, none of those are things are that important to me except for 1/8000 max ss



Dec 16, 2014 at 05:52 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


Build quality
ISO 64
36mp
Bigger viewfinder

Those are the reasons I went D810 over 750

Biggest surprise was the QUIET shutter. Didn't really understand how quiet it is. I think that will come in handy at times.



Dec 16, 2014 at 07:04 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


You guys who are touting the better build quality in the D810 where are you seeing this? It's not like the D750 is a plastic body.


Dec 17, 2014 at 03:28 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


MRomine wrote:
You guys who are touting the better build quality in the D810 where are you seeing this? It's not like the D750 is a plastic body.


It's just the overall and underlying construction that differs. The switch gear, rubber, coatings, etc. are generally the same.

The D8XX cameras a are a full magnesium shell, with the lens mount screwed into that metal shell. They have a very durable and solid feeling to them, but that is not to say the D750 feels much different in that regard.

Cameras like the D7XXX, D6XX, D750, and even the Canon 5DM3 use a plastic frame, and add metal "plating" to varying degrees, and in Nikon's case, also in conjunction with carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics, similar to what is used on F1 cars (for the front plate). Their lens mounts are screwed into the plastic base, rather than a metal frame.

Weather sealing is probably on par between D750 & D800, it is very good on all the bodies. With the D8XX bodies though you are getting basically "mini D4" build quality, rather than beefed up consumer build quality like the others employ.

D600/750,etc:
http://nikonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Nikon-D750-allow-carbon-fiber-body.jpg

D8XX:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/nikon_D800_Mgbody_800.JPG

5DM3:
http://www.dslrphoto.com/wp-content/plugins/feedlist/5diii-teardown-3-l.jpg



Dec 17, 2014 at 04:00 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


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Their lens mounts are screwed into the plastic base, rather than a metal frame.


If that is true then this thing could be doomed to a quick death when you start putting large zooms on it and shooting an all day assignment. That photo looks like five screws into lens mount and into the plastic frame.



Dec 17, 2014 at 04:57 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


My understanding was that the front of the D750 was carbon fiber.


In addition to the other things mentioned for the D810:
- The AF points aren't clustered quite as close in as on the D750.
- Handling is the "pro" handling, which I greatly prefer.
- CF+SD, so you can use the really high-speed CF cards for pulling big video files/large numbers of pix faster

Personally, I value ISO64 with a 1/8000 shutter and 1/250 sync fairly highly. Those thing plus the handling (hate the D7100/D610/D750 handling) will point me at a D810 at some point.



Dec 17, 2014 at 05:09 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


MRomine wrote:
If that is true then this thing could be doomed to a quick death when you start putting large zooms on it and shooting an all day assignment. That photo looks like five screws into lens mount and into the plastic frame.


I don't think we have much to worry about. It's not cheap toy plastic, it's engineered carbon reinforced plastic. I believe those screws go directly through the mount and into the plastic under-body. The D7XXX and D6XX are built the same way with no issues, but there is no denying most people would rather have it be all metal like the D3/D4 or 1-series bodies, as I'm sure there is a reason Nikon & Canon choose to build the "pro" models that way. You should never be freely hanging heavy lenses off your camera anyway unless it's pointed straight down. It is just another way to cut costs, which is expected on non-flagship bodies. The $3500 5DM3 using a similar cheap-ish build however has always been a surprise to me.



Dec 17, 2014 at 05:24 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


CanadaMark wrote:
You should never be freely hanging heavy lenses off your camera anyway unless it's pointed straight down.


Well as a wedding photographer there is no way to avoid that, especially if you shoot with two bodies. One will be hanging at your side while shooting with the other.



Dec 17, 2014 at 05:42 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


MRomine wrote:
Well as a wedding photographer there is no way to avoid that, especially if you shoot with two bodies. One will be hanging at your side while shooting with the other.


You're right, but the one at your side will generally be pointed down, or mostly down, especially if it has something like a 70-200/2.8 on it. All the holsters and body straps I have seen seem to work that way, or attach directly to the lens foot if it's a large lens. You just don't want to be holding it parallel with the ground with no support under the lens if it's heavy, but I don't think that's really an issue in most instances.



Dec 17, 2014 at 06:04 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


I think people are leaving out of the decision process an important third choice, the D610. I have a D800e and D750 and D7100 and the D750 is at the bottom in terms of image quality. Its autofocus performance with static subjects but in low contrast or low light situations puts it in the middle between the other two cameras. The D750 may be better for BIF or sports photography but I have not been able to test this yet.

The build quality of the D750 is on par with that of the D7100/D610. The D8xx cameras a without a doubt much better built and pro level cameras.



Dec 17, 2014 at 08:34 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


elkhornsun wrote:
I think people are leaving out of the decision process an important third choice, the D610. I have a D800e and D750 and D7100 and the D750 is at the bottom in terms of image quality. Its autofocus performance with static subjects but in low contrast or low light situations puts it in the middle between the other two cameras. The D750 may be better for BIF or sports photography but I have not been able to test this yet.

The build quality of the D750 is on par with that of the D7100/D610. The D8xx cameras a without a
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Based on everything else I've read, I'd say you have a bad copy of the D750.



Dec 17, 2014 at 09:54 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


For the record, 5D III, (From Adorama).

http://eddiewreispix.zenfolio.com/img/s12/v175/p958733639-5.jpg



Dec 18, 2014 at 11:08 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


Wrei wrote:
For the record, 5D III, (From Adorama).

http://eddiewreispix.zenfolio.com/img/s12/v175/p958733639-5.jpg


Based on tear-downs the alloy is just a skin. See this post.



Dec 18, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


The 5DM3 is a plastic body with metal plating, as is clearly visible in the teardown photo I posted earlier. In the photo you posted as well, you can see where the lens mount is separate from the metal plating, screwed into the plastic behind it (remove the metal plates and you get the photo I posted). Canon has been using this marketing trick for a long time now. It is not a 1-2 piece magnesium shell like is used on the "pro" bodies. I am not saying it's poorly built, but their marketing is misleading. Other than the front plate, which is carbon reinforced thermoplastic instead of metal on the lower-end Nikons, it shares almost exactly the same build as a D7XXX, D6XX, and D750. It is not built like a mini 1-series. Neither is the 7D. They use cheaper construction methods found in the entry level cameras.

EDIT: There are lots of photos in Snapsy's link which save a lot of typing haha - good link, thanks.



Dec 18, 2014 at 11:19 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


I have both the D750 and the D810 and I've gotta say, the AF seems to be a bit snappier, and quicker on the D750 than the D810. I didn't notice any HUGE difference in the AF with the room being super dark. I had my lights turned off last night with the room being lit by my computer, and found both were on par with each other. The d750 has an amazing grip but the build of the d810 felt like sex.


Dec 18, 2014 at 12:19 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


Are you confusing the sensor/mirror box with the body? That assembly attaches to the body, which is magnesium alloy.

http://eddiewreispix.zenfolio.com/img/s6/v140/p59209329-4.jpg



Dec 18, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Benefit of D810 vs D750


M635_Guy wrote:
Based on everything else I've read, I'd say you have a bad copy of the D750.


Based upon my also owning the D7100, D800e and now a D750, I think he needs to send his camera in for service or inspection.




Dec 18, 2014 at 01:30 PM
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