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Is Nikon D780 good for photography?

June 26, 2022
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The D780 shoots very high quality video – oversampled 4K with no crop, as well as 1080p video at 120 FPS. Not to mention 10-bit N-Log capabilities when shooting over HDMI. At the time of this article’s publication, the D780 is Nikon’s best DSLR for video (though the upcoming D6 is likely to at least match it).

Then, Does Nikon D780 have eye AF? When shooting in live view the D780 offers face and eye detection, on by default when using ‘Auto-area AF mode’. Its behavior mimics that of the Nikon Z6 (see video above and an in-depth article here).

Is the Nikon D780 good for wildlife? In comparison against other Nikons, for somebody serious about their wildlife photography and filming then the D780 is a superb choice. … But, and most importantly, the D780 combines the immediacy, control, and robustness of a DSLR with the filming and wireless features of a mirrorless camera.

Keeping this in view, Does the Nikon D780 have a battery grip? The first is the lack of a built-in pop-up flash. While this may not be an issue for professionals, enthusiasts may balk at having to invest in and learn to operate an on-camera flash. Of impact to professionals is the inability to attach a vertical battery grip to the base of the D780.

Does the Nikon D780 have eye tracking?

One last note – though not a major issue for most photographers – is that the Nikon D780 does not have Eye AF when you are shooting in the viewfinder. The viewfinder’s Auto Area focus mode still tracks people’s faces automatically, but the precision to focus specifically on an eye is only available in live view mode.

Is Nikon D780 weather sealed? The D780 certainly meets this requirement: comprehensive weather-sealing, excellent battery life and USB-charging all make for a trusted companion. Plus, its out-of-camera JPEGs look great, meaning they’re ready to share to your smartphone and then the world, via Nikon’s handy SnapBridge app.

Does the D780 have pop up flash? No built-in flash or AF assist lamp

The D750 (right) has a pop-up flash, the D780 does not.

Does the Nikon D780 have built-in flash? Body and handling. The D780 has no built-in flash, but it does have a touchscreen and one of the best interfaces on the market for stills/video shooters.

How long does D780 battery last?

A major advantage of shooting with a DSLR is the battery performance. The D780 allows for up to 2,260 shots per charge, a life saver for long outings and interval timer photography.

How do I use my Nikon D780?

How do I change the focus point on my Nikon D780?

How do I change the aperture on my Nikon D780?

How old is the Nikon D780?

Nikon D780

Overview
Released 6 January 2020
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F-mount
Sensor/medium

How long does Nikon D780 battery last?

Battery life is rated to an impressive 2260 shots per charge for viewfinder shooting. No figure has yet been given for live view mode (somewhere around the Z6’s 380 shots per charge seems a reasonable assumption).
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Does the Nikon D780 have image stabilization? The D780 does have electronic stabilization, but there will be a slight crop. Still, the D780 is perhaps the best video performance you’ll find in a DSLR. Here comes the hard part: Should you get the D780?

Does Nikon D780 have eye focus? One last note – though not a major issue for most photographers – is that the Nikon D780 does not have Eye AF when you are shooting in the viewfinder. The viewfinder’s Auto Area focus mode still tracks people’s faces automatically, but the precision to focus specifically on an eye is only available in live view mode.

Is the Nikon D780 weather proof?

The D780 certainly meets this requirement: comprehensive weather-sealing, excellent battery life and USB-charging all make for a trusted companion. Plus, its out-of-camera JPEGs look great, meaning they’re ready to share to your smartphone and then the world, via Nikon’s handy SnapBridge app.

Does Nikon D780 have battery grip? The first is the lack of a built-in pop-up flash. While this may not be an issue for professionals, enthusiasts may balk at having to invest in and learn to operate an on-camera flash. Of impact to professionals is the inability to attach a vertical battery grip to the base of the D780.

Does D780 have focus peaking?

Focus peaking helps you to focus accurately and also shows the area of acceptable sharpness within your image. It’s activated when you switch your lens or camera to manual focus. On a Z series or the D780, focus peaking is in the custom settings menu and the ‘d Shooting/display’ menu under ‘Peaking Highlights’.

Does Nikon D780 do focus stacking? Nothing is perfect in the autofocus world, but the D780 comes very close. Another feature pulled from Nikon’s higher-end DSLRs is the focus stacking mode. The D780 will shoot a series of images (up to 300) with very slight focus adjustments in each shot.

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