NIKON D750
This old-timer still has a lot to offer and, in most respects, holds its own against newer competition
while cameras like the D810 and D850 have grabbed most of the limelight on Nikon’s stage, the D750 has been going ‘quietly’ about its business. indeed, the more modest megapixel count enables wonderfully noise-free image quality, even at very high isO settings.
Quite slim for a DsLR, the D750 feels very rigid and features a blend of magnesium alloy and carbon-fibre composite materials in its shell. The camera launched with a redesigned image sensor and recent-generation EXPEED 4 image processor, which have both stood the test of time and represent a significant upgrade over the older D610. Additional enhancements include a Multi-CAM 3500 ii autofocus system, plus a top-spec 3D Color Matrix iii metering system, as featured in the D810.
Handling is good all over, with nicely sculpted grip areas and a sensible level of direct-access controls for important shooting settings. There’s a tilting rather than fully pivoting LCD around the back, but this does at least enable easy Live view and video shooting from high and low angles. sadly, it’s not a touchscreen.
Auto white balance and metering perform with good accuracy and consistency. The AF system has 51 points compared with the Canon 6D Mark ii’s 45 points, but all of the Canon’s AF points are cross-type, whereas it’s only 15 for the Nikon. The array of AF points in the Nikon cover a slightly greater area of the image frame. Overall image quality is vibrant and very appealing, and the constant-aperture 24-120mm f4 vR kit lens is impressive in its performance and versatility.