The Nikon D780 is a DSLR camera that has been making waves in the photography community with its impressive features and capabilities. One of the standout features of this camera is its slow motion function, which allows users to capture stunning footage at 120fps. This feature is especially useful for capturing fast-moving subjects or creating unique and artistic effects.
In addition to its slow motion capability, the D780 also boasts a 10-bit HDMI output in log and HDR video mode. This means that users can take full advantage of the camera's image processing capabilities to capture high-quality footage with accurate color representation. The HDR video mode is particularly noteworthy, as it offers a lot of flexibility for users who want to create unique and dramatic effects.
The D780 also features a hybrid log gamma (HLG) profile, which provides an additional option for capturing high-quality video content. This profile is useful for creating footage that can be easily edited and graded in post-production, and it offers a range of creative possibilities for users.
One of the things that sets the D780 apart from other DSLRs is its ability to borrow features from Nikon's mirrorless cameras. For example, the camera features a rear LCD screen, which is similar to those found on Nikon's Z6 series. Additionally, the camera has an optical viewfinder and can be used with both F-lens systems and new Z lenses.
The D780 also offers several unique features that are not typically found on other DSLRs. One of these features is a multiple exposure mode, which allows users to combine images taken at different times or locations into a single image. This feature is particularly useful for photographers who want to create unique and creative effects without having to post-process their images in Photoshop.
Another notable feature of the D780 is its battery life, which is rated at 2,200 shots per charge. The camera also features dual SD cards, as well as USB-C connectivity. It's worth noting that the camera will be available with a suggested retail price of $1,299.95, and there will also be an option to purchase it with the 24-120mm f/4E ED VR lens for approximately $2,800.
One thing that sets the D780 apart from other DSLRs is its ability to innovate and improve upon existing technology. Nikon has a long history of pushing the boundaries of what's possible with digital photography, and this camera is no exception. While mirrorless cameras have made significant strides in recent years, they often struggle to match the performance and capabilities of high-end DSLRs.
However, for many photographers who are used to shooting with DSLRs, the D780 offers a welcome change of pace. The camera's optical viewfinder and familiar shutter mechanism offer a sense of tactile feedback that is hard to replicate with mirrorless cameras. Additionally, the camera's ability to use F-lens systems means that users can access a wide range of lenses and accessories that are designed specifically for DSLRs.
Ultimately, whether or not the D780 is the right camera for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you're a photographer who is used to shooting with DSLRs and wants to take advantage of the latest technology and capabilities, then the D780 may be an excellent choice. However, if you're primarily interested in mirrorless cameras or are new to photography, you may want to consider alternative options.
For those who are curious about the D780 but don't have a chance to try it out before buying, we'd love to hear from you! Have you had experience with DSLRs or mirrorless cameras? Do you think the D780 is a step in the right direction for Nikon's camera line, or do you think they should focus on developing more innovative and groundbreaking technology? Let us know in the comments below!
We also want to hear from our readers about what features they're most interested in seeing in future DSLRs. Are there any specific technologies or innovations that you think would make a camera truly stand out? Do you have any favorite lenses or accessories that you wish were available for your current camera? Share your thoughts with us, and we'll do our best to address them in future articles and videos.
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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: ena few months ago I did a video about the development announcement of the Nikon D 6 you know the new flagship that is coming just in time for the Olympics in that video I stated that I firmly believe that that would be the last DSLR that Nikon was ever gonna make I was wrong it happens sometimes but today Nikon has surprised us with a refresh in the d700 lineup with the Nikon d700 we also got three other announcements as well as Nikon like to do these in big batches these days we have the Nikon P 950 we have a new F mount lens to point 8 E and the long-awaited Z mount 70 to 200 millimeter F 2.8 s I'm gonna cover the lenses in the bridge camera in a separate video but in this video I want to talk specifically about my thoughts on the Nikon d7000 quit Nikon last week they explained that the last year and a couple months really has been dedicated to mirrorless we have two new cameras the z6 the z7 a whole new system of lenses this is a brand new system from the ground up they felt it was time because they have a large DSLR shooting base it was time to refresh the DSLR lineup so hence the D 780 this is significant for two reasons first of all it's cool to see that Nikon does recognize their user base and if they feel like there's a market here for a new 700 series DSLR I think this is probably the right move secondly they have spent the last year and change on the c6 and c7 doing mirrorless and so what's really cool is you're going to see a lot of features that are brought over from the z6 into live view on the d7 80 in fact you're also going to see a couple of features brought over from even the D 850 as well as the D 5 so let's jump in first of all this camera is built around a full frame backside illuminated 24 point 5 megapixel sensor it uses the X speed 6 image processor now the d750 used the X speed 4 we skipped 5 now we have 6 Nikon is promising improved ISO performance across the entire range this camera now goes up to 50 1200 iso and is expandable to 200 4800 the chances that you're going to be shooting this high are extremely slim and you're probably gonna see a lot of noise because this is exceptionally high but I suppose it's there if you need the D 780 also has speed improvements offering shooting speeds of up to seven frames per second at full resolution raw the maximum shutter speed has been bumped up to 1/8 thousandth of a second and you can actually shoot up to 12 frames per second with the electronic shutter for silent shooting now the biggest upgrades in this camera you're going to find in Live View so Nikon has taken what they've learned from developing mirrorless and they've kind of brought it into a DSLR so the weird thing now is we have two completely separate autofocus systems with the optical viewfinder you're gonna have Nikon's 51 point out a focus system and enhanced scene algorithm that come over from the d5 there are 15 cross-type autofocus sensors and a 180 K pixel autofocus sensor which improves your autofocus in low-light down to negative 4 evie now in Live View you have a completely different autofocus system because you're not using a dedicated sensor you're actually having a direct readout from the sensor that is full resolution that comes to the cameron so it's able to do a lot more so live view essentially has the same autofocus system as the z6 you have a 270 three-point focal plane hybrid autofocus system that gives you 90% coverage of the entire frame also like the z6 this is going to give you fast continuous autofocus when recording video and it also is the first DSLR to feature eye detection autofocus which works pretty much exactly like you see in the z6 speaking of video we have some big improvements there you've got the ability to shoot up to UHD 4k 30p video in fact video pretty much is the same as what you're gonna see on the z6 with the slow motion functions and this even features 10 bit HDMI output in in log and now there's actually a second option for hybrid log gamma or hlg they call it HDR video it's not a bad profile to have and this gives you a lot of flexibility using a DSLR now as a video camera I think this is really cool to see Nikon step-up in this area there's also some features borrowed from the D 850 including the rear LCD screen as well as the ability to do focus stacking now and you can also do the film scanner mode that we had on the D 850 where essentially you can use an adapter that goes over a macro lens and you can actually put thirty five-millimeter in and scan and it has an internal processor that'll turn transparencies that are negatives into positives so if you want to scan film this is a really cool and to do that with there's also a multiple exposure mode that allows you to mix images that were not taken consecutively in camera without having to go onto the computer and go into Photoshop so a lot of cameras have functionality like this but they pretty much have it rigged up so where you're going to stack multiple images as you take them now the ability to do non-consecutive images in camera means that you can mix up locations you can do them much later you can mix up dates times the whole thing so it's kind of probably a useful mode that some people might enjoy battery life is rated at 2,200 shots per charge the camera is weather sealed and not borrowed from the c6 or the card slots the camera features dual SD uh2 slots it also has USB C connectivity available in January for a suggested retail of 2,200 $99.95 there's also an option with the 24 to 120 millimeter f-4e DVR lens for just under $2,800 so I was wrong here's a brand new DSLR and I honestly did not think that Nikon would produce another DSLR beyond the d6 that was announced it's going to come out at some point this year around the time of the Olympics probably but anyway I have to remember sometimes that even though I love mirrorless and I see the possibilities that you can really innovate and improve on in terms of having that full day to readout I have to remember that a lot of people just love shooting DSLRs I have a really good friend we were talking about it the other day and he's not a big fan of mirrorless and part of the reason is is because he likes the physical feedback that you get from clicking the shutter having the mir slap up the black out the whole thing and if that's what makes him comfortable shooting and shoots his style I totally respect that and I think Nikon respect that too they have a huge user base that is pretty much still love shooting on DSLRs and so bringing in something that's going to make them happy I think is very cool and I also love the fact that Nikon has taken what they've learned from the mirrorless system and brought a lot of those features from the z6 over into the d7 80 into live view in fact it's kind of in many ways just like a z6 except you get two card slots and you have the option of the optical viewfinder there's no EVF but you have options there you have access to all of the F lens systems but you can't use any of the new zealand's is that they're working on so in some ways it's a z6 but with an optional mirror and this is where I want to hear from you guys it's particularly those of you who are DSLR shooters I have no problem with the idea of a DSLR but my whole thing is that I think that there's only limited room for improvement because of the mechanics and the physics involved the DSLR do you guys think the D 780 kind of scratches that itch in those terms I mean I'm sure it'll be a great camera I would love to get my hands on one to actually review because I am genuinely curious about this when we see improvements with models in the mirrorless space we see vast improvements of what they're able to do with technology sometimes sometimes not with DSLRs I think it's pretty consistent historically that they've been incremental when you compare them to mirrorless but this has a lot of new stuff in it so I would love to know from you guys is this something you're interested in is this something that you would actually spend your money on or is mirrorless really the future and that's what we need to stick to I want to hear from you so they're out me a comment below if you've enjoyed this video remember to like it share with your friends subscribe for more videos catch you guys in the next video until then latera few months ago I did a video about the development announcement of the Nikon D 6 you know the new flagship that is coming just in time for the Olympics in that video I stated that I firmly believe that that would be the last DSLR that Nikon was ever gonna make I was wrong it happens sometimes but today Nikon has surprised us with a refresh in the d700 lineup with the Nikon d700 we also got three other announcements as well as Nikon like to do these in big batches these days we have the Nikon P 950 we have a new F mount lens to point 8 E and the long-awaited Z mount 70 to 200 millimeter F 2.8 s I'm gonna cover the lenses in the bridge camera in a separate video but in this video I want to talk specifically about my thoughts on the Nikon d7000 quit Nikon last week they explained that the last year and a couple months really has been dedicated to mirrorless we have two new cameras the z6 the z7 a whole new system of lenses this is a brand new system from the ground up they felt it was time because they have a large DSLR shooting base it was time to refresh the DSLR lineup so hence the D 780 this is significant for two reasons first of all it's cool to see that Nikon does recognize their user base and if they feel like there's a market here for a new 700 series DSLR I think this is probably the right move secondly they have spent the last year and change on the c6 and c7 doing mirrorless and so what's really cool is you're going to see a lot of features that are brought over from the z6 into live view on the d7 80 in fact you're also going to see a couple of features brought over from even the D 850 as well as the D 5 so let's jump in first of all this camera is built around a full frame backside illuminated 24 point 5 megapixel sensor it uses the X speed 6 image processor now the d750 used the X speed 4 we skipped 5 now we have 6 Nikon is promising improved ISO performance across the entire range this camera now goes up to 50 1200 iso and is expandable to 200 4800 the chances that you're going to be shooting this high are extremely slim and you're probably gonna see a lot of noise because this is exceptionally high but I suppose it's there if you need the D 780 also has speed improvements offering shooting speeds of up to seven frames per second at full resolution raw the maximum shutter speed has been bumped up to 1/8 thousandth of a second and you can actually shoot up to 12 frames per second with the electronic shutter for silent shooting now the biggest upgrades in this camera you're going to find in Live View so Nikon has taken what they've learned from developing mirrorless and they've kind of brought it into a DSLR so the weird thing now is we have two completely separate autofocus systems with the optical viewfinder you're gonna have Nikon's 51 point out a focus system and enhanced scene algorithm that come over from the d5 there are 15 cross-type autofocus sensors and a 180 K pixel autofocus sensor which improves your autofocus in low-light down to negative 4 evie now in Live View you have a completely different autofocus system because you're not using a dedicated sensor you're actually having a direct readout from the sensor that is full resolution that comes to the cameron so it's able to do a lot more so live view essentially has the same autofocus system as the z6 you have a 270 three-point focal plane hybrid autofocus system that gives you 90% coverage of the entire frame also like the z6 this is going to give you fast continuous autofocus when recording video and it also is the first DSLR to feature eye detection autofocus which works pretty much exactly like you see in the z6 speaking of video we have some big improvements there you've got the ability to shoot up to UHD 4k 30p video in fact video pretty much is the same as what you're gonna see on the z6 with the slow motion functions and this even features 10 bit HDMI output in in log and now there's actually a second option for hybrid log gamma or hlg they call it HDR video it's not a bad profile to have and this gives you a lot of flexibility using a DSLR now as a video camera I think this is really cool to see Nikon step-up in this area there's also some features borrowed from the D 850 including the rear LCD screen as well as the ability to do focus stacking now and you can also do the film scanner mode that we had on the D 850 where essentially you can use an adapter that goes over a macro lens and you can actually put thirty five-millimeter in and scan and it has an internal processor that'll turn transparencies that are negatives into positives so if you want to scan film this is a really cool and to do that with there's also a multiple exposure mode that allows you to mix images that were not taken consecutively in camera without having to go onto the computer and go into Photoshop so a lot of cameras have functionality like this but they pretty much have it rigged up so where you're going to stack multiple images as you take them now the ability to do non-consecutive images in camera means that you can mix up locations you can do them much later you can mix up dates times the whole thing so it's kind of probably a useful mode that some people might enjoy battery life is rated at 2,200 shots per charge the camera is weather sealed and not borrowed from the c6 or the card slots the camera features dual SD uh2 slots it also has USB C connectivity available in January for a suggested retail of 2,200 $99.95 there's also an option with the 24 to 120 millimeter f-4e DVR lens for just under $2,800 so I was wrong here's a brand new DSLR and I honestly did not think that Nikon would produce another DSLR beyond the d6 that was announced it's going to come out at some point this year around the time of the Olympics probably but anyway I have to remember sometimes that even though I love mirrorless and I see the possibilities that you can really innovate and improve on in terms of having that full day to readout I have to remember that a lot of people just love shooting DSLRs I have a really good friend we were talking about it the other day and he's not a big fan of mirrorless and part of the reason is is because he likes the physical feedback that you get from clicking the shutter having the mir slap up the black out the whole thing and if that's what makes him comfortable shooting and shoots his style I totally respect that and I think Nikon respect that too they have a huge user base that is pretty much still love shooting on DSLRs and so bringing in something that's going to make them happy I think is very cool and I also love the fact that Nikon has taken what they've learned from the mirrorless system and brought a lot of those features from the z6 over into the d7 80 into live view in fact it's kind of in many ways just like a z6 except you get two card slots and you have the option of the optical viewfinder there's no EVF but you have options there you have access to all of the F lens systems but you can't use any of the new zealand's is that they're working on so in some ways it's a z6 but with an optional mirror and this is where I want to hear from you guys it's particularly those of you who are DSLR shooters I have no problem with the idea of a DSLR but my whole thing is that I think that there's only limited room for improvement because of the mechanics and the physics involved the DSLR do you guys think the D 780 kind of scratches that itch in those terms I mean I'm sure it'll be a great camera I would love to get my hands on one to actually review because I am genuinely curious about this when we see improvements with models in the mirrorless space we see vast improvements of what they're able to do with technology sometimes sometimes not with DSLRs I think it's pretty consistent historically that they've been incremental when you compare them to mirrorless but this has a lot of new stuff in it so I would love to know from you guys is this something you're interested in is this something that you would actually spend your money on or is mirrorless really the future and that's what we need to stick to I want to hear from you so they're out me a comment below if you've enjoyed this video remember to like it share with your friends subscribe for more videos catch you guys in the next video until then later\n"
