D750 is a great camera and still holds a reasonable financial value even today - it's sad how concerned people are with gear these days. Your photos look great whatever camera you use, and you are a lesson to your viewers that you can use any camera and get great images, and I wish people would focus more on that.
Agree. Due to my needs I find something like the Z30 perfect for me, even though I'm not who it was designed for. Pared down features in a compact form with a flippy screen and no EVF, and 20MP is basically all I need for my photos. ✨
I use a 90D and 850D . And i've zero plans to jump to mirrorless because it's pointless and unaffordable .. And am more than happy with what i have . If i do buy another Camera it will be a 5D 2nd hand ... as Canon have increased the price to nearly 3 grand i saw on Wex
@Jack_WarnerOne of my photography hobby is taking photos of windsurfers (mainly my brother and my buddies). If I'm standing on the beach and they are far away as the wind is more stable further away I need a zoom. And sometimes my zoom (400mm) is not enough so I'm happy to have enough pixels to crop. I cannot just walk on the water to get closer. And going to a new(er) camera is also a matter of which is your old one. If I had a D750 or even a D850 I'd never go to the new Z system, but I had an old old entry level DSLR and wanted to upgrade. For me it's not showing off with my new camera (it's a Z7II) but finally having all the options (and buttons!) I was missing on my old camera (note: the D850 has nearly all those missing options but I simply wanted to go to mirrorless).
You are very talented; it is obvious you spend considerable time planning and recording your videos. They are interesting and entertaining, while being informative. A brilliant combination that makes your work memorable. May these comments inspire you to continue to produce quality videos.
This is the first landscape photography vlog I have seen where the photographer nearly lost their umbrella. I appreciate your sense of humor and that you let your personality flow through the vlogs while also explaining what you look for when approaching a scene. I'm trying to teach myself to slow down but I always sort-of panic yet.
Another great video Courtney. I loved the beginning of the video with the 2 Courtney's. I have the D750 and am more than happy with it. Great image's as usual. Look forward to the next one.
Courtney, you are so informative and I enjoy your work. Needless to say your personality really adds to the enjoyment of your videos! Thanks for being a hybrid photographer.
I have owned both cameras - still own and use the D850. I do miss my D750 for the reason you stated; it was/is just so comfortable - a perfect fit!! I also got better color out of the D750 and lower noise. I love going back in my files and looking at D750 pics. However, recent advancements in RAW software make the color and noise differences moot. I am addicted to the Crop Modes in the D850 - they turn quality primes into 2-3 position zooms!! Having 45mp is just so addicting and convenient!!
I've often wondered, regarding the D850 with it's larger RAW image sizing, if one's computer's resources would be the point as to where one should decide on keeping the D750 with it's RAW size about half the size? My old MacBook Pro, used for editing slows to a crawl, so my thought was always that anything larger would put an end to editing! Nonetheless, I bought my D750 in 2014 when they first came out, and it's still working as good today as it did when brand new. Just last week I bought a 27" iMac computer, with 32 GB of Ram, the best graphics card possible when built, and a 1 TB SSD to help speed things up, and it is more than capable (finally) for my editing purposes! But, I'm still going to retain using my D750, basically for the reasons Courtney mentioned, where it just feels good in the hands, and having had it so long, I know where each button is, without really having to think about it, giving me more time to decide on composition and what camera settings will give me the best result!
You two must have really enjoyed that day. I am a Canon / Panasonic user but it does not matter the gear it's all about the experience I reckon. Can't believe it but it must be 30 years since I wandered down from the crash site to look for the engine in the river below - not been back since until just 2 days ago.. and then I am watching this !! As ever lovely images and I must commend Courtney 750 for getting down that banking to shoot thewaterfall at 3:25, it's a bit sketchy donw that banking - well done her. atb Alan
I own two 850's commercially coming straight from the 750. My observation is the 750 will look cleaner from iso1600 and above, essential for me if I'm capturing an event in low light. This won't effect you of course. The 750's grip was just perfect.
I owe both D750 and D850. This long weekend went with my wife for a break and I decided to take the 750 being lighter with a 50mm f1.4 lens, I came back with excellent photos, the same as if I would have with the 850
Oh Courtney... if it's not dancing in the rain forest, it's chasing down an umbrella in a stream, you truly have me looking forward to your next video! Here in western Canada, our forests have been ablaze from May, and they are still burning...so most of my landscape images are not up to par because of the smoke, but a recent 1 week solo road-trip 'photo-shoot' was a lot of fun! I do look forward to our rainy season upcoming, but my roots from my Grandfather is Welsh, so I do love seeing the wonderful locations you choose, and your personality goes well in enjoying the video process you give us.
As someone who mainly photographs wildlife, I switched over to the Sony A1 a year or so ago. However, I have retained my D850 and it accompanies me on my road trips for the landscape stuff for two reasons. Primarily because it's just an excellent camera, secondly because it means I don't have to change lenses on the Sony when I'm changing photography mode. I even bought a new D850 when my first one met with an unfortunate accident, thankfully the insurance covered that. I enjoy the channel, keep the videos coming and good luck.
Philip here from Australia. Interestingly, I’m in the same situation as you. I’ve had a D850 for almost a year, and still have my 750 I had for years prior. Only difference is I also have a 3 legged thing L bracket, but not sure how to connect it to my tripod. So don’t use it. Anyway, I agree with a lot of that you say, however in the last two months, my d850 has proven to me why it’s regarded as the greatest DSLR ever made. I never noticed the perfect exposure with perfect light balance it can produce until only the last few months since I got it a year ago. Perfect contrast, it’s faster focus and focusing modes. However, the z9 is drawing me. Mirrorless may be irresistible. May need to sell everything I own just to afford it. Great video, great angles in your video, good lighting etc. You’re killing it. Thanks.
I use the D850 and I chose it for the focus shift shooting and the extra megapixels. I find that I crop in quite a lot so I wanted something that can handle that. I have now got a longer lens but its good to have the option to crop in. Plus the extra focus points are a bonus.
I too have a similar setup for the same reasons. Casual use is dedicated to my older cameras and my D850 is my efficient camera and when I need that extra resolution. I can also vouch for your sponsor. Last night I received my "like new" older camera and it was the one posted in the decryption with accurate shutter count. It even looked better in my hands than it did in the picture.
Dear Courtney, I recently bought a Nikon D750 good secondhand camera body from Tokyo, Japan and I received it yesterday. I'm now learning how to operate the camera and look for a good setting for both Landscape photography and portrait photography. I bought it as you inspired me with your landscape photo shoots with Nikon D750. Thank you for your series of landscape shoots. Besides, you are always so sweet in your videos.
I have D700, D750 and D800 Cameras and I still use all of them, and get great results with them. However, in my view the best all around Nikon camera today is the Z6. The Z lens are the best performing lenses for the price. The Z6 body features and ergonomics outclasses the D750. I prefer the Z6's touch screen, EV preview feature and low light capability. I'm growing into my Z8 camera with NIKKOR 400/4.5 S lens, which I'm using for action and wildlife photography. However, I have just acquired a new Z6 II camera which I think is the best walk about hybrid camera combined with the NIKKOR 24 -120/4 S for most users. Keep in mind that if you are going to buy a full frame camera, you need to consider a camera that provides the best value and enhances your ability to grow as a photographer. If you can find a good used Z6 or Z6 II., then grab it.
Every video you makes me want to see more. You have a very good eye for compositions and your lighting is very good. The whole idea is to just be one with camera, to be able to achieve the end result, and you are doing that. Great video , thanks for taking us along
hi i use a d750 and d850 both cameras are fantastic and ill never sell 750 i even looked on camera selling site to see if there are 750 s around just in case i can get another one when mine gives up.nice videos and channel.
I don't doubt you'd choose efficiency. I imagine I'd go spare trying to take pictures with all the care that landscape photography demands _and_ film myself. And then all the editing on top of it. The end result though is great. Some of the calm of being in the outdoors translates through your videos as well as your valuable insights on the photography.
I agree with your assessment of MPB. I have purchased and sold several caneras and lenses through them and could not be happier. As you have done, I have better kit than I could have afforded if purchased new and frankly I cannot tell my current favorite camera and lens from new. Loyal watcher here, I love your style.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video & humour, 2 Courtney's now there's a thought! As you rightly say creativity comes from within no matter what camera you're using. :)
I saw the title and thought this was going to be a few years old. Oops. I still have my D850 since getting the Z9 a year ago. Just haven't got around to selling it. I've used it once or twice and am always reminded of why I don't use it much. It is a great camera of course but the Z9 just blows it away. I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford to upgrade. But if all I did was landscape, it just would not benefit me at all to do so. So vids like this will be of value for a long time yet.
When I owned a D850 I loved that camera. If today I was going to get a DSLR and could afford one. I would get another without any hesitation. Equally, if my budget did not stretch to the D850 or I didn't care about the extra megapixels, focus points, touchscreen or 4k video. I know the D750 would meet my needs. I use micro four-thirds nowadays simply because of weight. I can't/don't want to carry the weight of the camera and lenses. In the end, you are 100% right. It's you as the photographer that produces either a good or a bad/indifferent image. The camera is merely a tool. Although my Olympus OM1 does sit there winking at me saying.....go on pick me up take me out shooting....you know you want to......and I do 🙂
D750 was my money maker since the day it launched. Perfect size and comfort, beautiful sensor with the best Dynamic Range I've ever worked with. I still choose it over a Z9 and A7Rv when I'm out and about because of the size and ergonomics.
I do appreciate the fact you mention that, in the end, it's not the camera but the photographer who determines the quality of the pictures. Too often people tell me you use a professional camera therefore you take great pictures.. I always try to explain that photography is a combination of skill and talent. You can put anyone in a F1 race car but that does not automatically means they will win races... On the other hand you won't win an F1 race in a VW beetle.either.
i am still rocking d750 and dont think to replace it so far. I have my own way to do focus stacking or panoramas, or exposure bracketing and blend all those techniques all together. Happy with weight and functionality. 24mpx sensor does beautiful 50x80 cm prints , i dont crop images more then 20% so d750 seems is perfect for what i need.
Such a nice easy way of comparing cameras, but I don't think you will find much difference when you are using them, you certainly wont get any better pictures than you get when out in the wilds! Thank you for your views on these cameras, although my days of buying cameras are over, I still do the lotto. I enjoyed your presentation in this video, well done!
You are so right about the fondness we have for certain cameras. I love my D500 for wildlife photography but now that I’m experimenting with macro photography I would really love to have automatic photo stacking. Thus, the D850 is now on my wish list. Thanks for sharing your experience with us all.
An excellent video presentation Courtney! It has helped me in my decision to buy either the Nikon D 750 or the Nikon D810. I am not going mirrorless, so your video has helped me immensely. I also have enjoyed viewing the various areas that you have been to photograph. You live in a very beautiful part of the world! Keep shining! 🙂
Great stuff - lovely seeing South Wales again. And also in a RUclips niche dominated by men (yes, I'm in that group too) - it's great to see you posting content on this subject. :)
Excellent video! Being a pensioner and of slender means, I’m still using a Nikon D7000. It is an amazing camera and just works- every time. This means I don’t fret about gear and concentrate entirely on the subject I wish to capture.
I just recently traded in my D600 on a D750 at MPB and I will use the 750 for at least a year then eventually move onto either a Z8 or the Z6 II and keep the 750 as my backup body
I dithered back and forth over a 750 or 850. I did get a nice used low mileage D750 for a very good price. I finally decided on it as I’m mostly a film user these days and have some nice f mount lenses for my F4 and they are very usable and capable on the D750. The D850 would have cost me considerably more and since I got a Z7 for my birthday two yrs ago I didn’t need the extra pixels of the 850. I have no Z mount lenses but rather use the FTZ adapter and have been very happy using my old lenses on the Z7
I loved my d750, it is in every way capable of making beautiful work. But i moved to a d5 for my professional work and the nikon ‘pro’ button layout of the d850 is just easier to use in fast paced situations when you are going from camera to camera! Good video as always
I own both cameras and a D500 which is my primary back up to the D850. I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments regarding both cameras. My D750 was bought in early 2017 (replacing a D700 - which I loved and regret trading in). My D750 is a superb workhorse and has around 80K clicks on it. Nowadays, I tend to only use it for Astro and night time photography, which I only do about 6 - 8 times a year. The low light performance is just a little better than the D850 certainly enough to make a difference given certain conditions. I just find the D850 more convenient to use, and much prefer the larger, brighter viewfinder and touch screen capabilities of it and the D500. The eye cover design is a pain and the only really negative thing about the D750 I can think of.
thanks you :) it's a good and chill video. I have an aging D750 and I just ordered a D850. your video made me feel good. I can't wait to receive it :) good luck for the future.
I never owned a D750, but I love my D850. I especially love the great used lenses I’m picking up for so much less money while people are running to grab mirrorless cameras for top dollar.
So happy to have found you a few months back. Or was it RUclips gifted you to me? Doesn’t really matter. You are fun to watch and provide excellent and detailed videos. I’m on the hunt for a full frame Nikon after selling my crop sensor Nikon several months ago. This video was very timely and informative. As always, thank you for your hard work making these fine videos and for sharing your experience.
You are so right about the D750. Who needs 48MP? Who wants to carry that heavy bulk all day? Yes the D850 is a great camera, but its not a lovely camera (imo). So many D750 owners, and I am one, just cant envisage starting an affair with a D850. The D750 just becomes so comfortable to be with, like an old friend. Lenses however can and do make a difference. My advice to any D750 owner is to explore the range of 'better' (read expensive) lenses before deciding to change from a D750. Love your channel and your personality laced with a wonderful sense of humour. 👍♥
Excellent video Courtney. I am glad to hear that you were able to rescue your umbrella. I came up with the saying " It is not the size or number of megapixels, but, how you use them." I can take beautiful pictures with a six megapixel DSLR, just as easily as I can take garbage pictures with a camera that has four times or more the number of megapixels.
Courtney, you’re spiffing !! I’ve followed you for several months, each video takes me on an adventure. You make me want to hold your hand as you go, it’s such a joy ! I purchased a D610 last year for not too much €€ and I’m still learning how to use properly. As a senior ( posh word for OAP ) I lay down for photos but getting up takes a lot longer and generates more swear words than you. So the pivoting rear screen makes me jealous and will quite possibly push me to change to a 750 as 2nd hand prices are falling. The d850 needs more piggy bank smashing than I can do. Nevertheless that decision is yet to be made so your réflexions in this comic strip were helpful to me, I may wait a year and watch. Thank you my dear and keep up this spiffing work, there’s a good lass!!
Nice work. I also upgraded from a D610 to a D850. IQ wise, theres is a small upgrade, but features wise, in terms of practibility, it makes the diference in helping focus in the most important, the focus in the moment.
such a nice story, Courtney. It helped me to decide, I want to upgrade from my old D40 that I used for the last decade, because its mirror has broken. And I keep looking at D8XX or D7/6XX. I like the D7XX or D6XX form, it's smaller than D8XX. But, I wish Nikon updated the firmware so we can shoot a 4:5 crop in D7/D6XX.
I'd say the D850 is a dream camera that I will get and keep one day having tried one out. Great intuitive features, but the main thing is image quality to die for. It is for those with the best prime lenses (yes like that sigma 70mm macro btw), a consumer zoom is for the '750.
Great video on why we do not always need expensive or better kit. I would like to point out the the sponsor mpb did supply me with a lens which faulty, and was not checked before despatching which seems to be a common issue according to the reviews ! !
Hello, I find the comparison of the d750 and d850 very interesting. I think the idea for the start of the video, where you stand there as a doppelganger, is a great idea. looks like a great location. Great explanations and nice pictures you made there. With the waterfall picture, I like that you didn't use too long a shutter speed and you can still see the structure of the flowing water. Well done! have a nice weekend and many greetings albert
unfortunately I dodn't have D750 because I've went a D800 -> D810 and D850 route but I've bought later D7200 when I do some mountaineering or big hikes are involved and I needed a lighter gear and yeah, I love that camera .. very similar to D750 ..
I have d750, I thought to upgrade to d850 but then I changed my mind after many reviews I bought a canon r6 .I do professional work with r6 a fantastic or an amazing 😂 camera with sharp focus points. Again but I don’t use dslr or my r6 for landscape photography but my iPhone it’s more than enough to capture landscape cityscape and beautiful long exposure waterfalls.
I've a D800, a great camera and don't see the point in upgrading! However I've fallen back in love with my D7200 recently. It's probibley the best around apsc DSLR ever made and is so intuitive to use. I also use lumix GX9 and G9 for street and trips, mostly handheld - great cameras too 📷👍 Ps: I rarely buy new but then I'm not a Pro 😂
The thing that I love about the 850 is that it has a setting that you can still shoot RAW but in S size lowering it to only at least 11MB per RAW file. If the 750 had the same settings maybe the 750 would be my camera forever.
I bought a d810 new in 2014 and it’s currently on its way to MPB because I’m trading it up for a d850! I’m very excited for more megapixels (big prints), the tilting and touch screen, and because I shoot at night frequently the better low-light AF, focus peaking for manual focusing (which I do a lot), and I can’t wait for lit up buttons! OMG… Lit. Up. Buttons. 🔥
I'm currently shopping for a D750, or wondering if I should be, so this was a very nice video. What lovely country in the rain. One little negative thing I would say is that your photos do not need titles. Now I have to go find some waterfalls.
Well-done! In my case, choosing to use my D850, or one of my older Nikon DSLRs, is a normally a matter of whether I need the 47MP, or, if I plan to magnify and/or crop, for whatever reason, and need the pixel density. The ability to magnify insects and other wee beasties, for species identification, is not rare, with my wife being deeply involved in local and state naturalist activities. The only one of my Nikon FX DSLRs that is smaller/lighter than the D850 is the Df, that my wife and I share. Not that carrying weight is exactly joyful, but a bit of heft, within reason, helps in holding steady. A D700 or D850 has a nicely-desirable hand-filling quality, that I like. Lens mass/weight is another story. Being 60+, now, my favored telephoto lenses are becoming shorter in physical length. This is where the ability to magnify-and-crop D850 images becomes quite handy. The ability to set the D850 to record a series of images, to be stacked, is something that I may well find useful, eventually, if I/We ever learn to love using tripods, again. (We have hers-and-his D850 cameras.) Keeping doing good work! 🙂
I have been tempted several times to make the jump from my D7100 to full frame D750, but resisted and have spent the money instead on some excellent lenses like the 80-200 f2.8 and the 105 f2.8. Looking at the results, there would have been little to gain for the enormous increase in cost.
If prices of D780 come down a bit that's what interests me. The live view on my D750 sucks, but I don't really want to replace my AF-D lenses. I just wish that they could have put a histogram in the OVF of a DSLR.
My last camera was the Nikon D90.... I know I know old lol. Just last year I got the D850 and I love it. WOW... your locations... that waterfall... this is an aaa, a ann, an amazing lol video.
Great video, great pictures, if I may make a small suggestion, when you next make videos such as this one, could you please print the details a little bit bigger fonts-size, so we can read them, like the Aperture, ISO and shutter speed values, they are more important than the "SUMMER GREENS" if that makes sens, sorry for being a pain. lol
A wonderful video. Lots to consider. My d810 and d700 still works nicely. So why did I venture into the Canon R5? Yes cameras are only tools. Been debating and have so for sometime to sell out the Canon and go back to the basic Nikon DSLR camera and maybe pick up a used d850. Switching back and forth from two different systems is a challenge but I can at least say I have tried them. Another thought at my age and now living at over 6,000 feet and close to the mountains is sell everything and try a smaller system. Oh, it never ends.
I had the D500 and D7200. After much going back and forth, I decided to trade in the 7200 for the 850. I actually found someone in my area selling their like new 850 with a shutter count of less than 2000, so I bought that and sold my 7200 to MPB on your recommendation. I was very happy with them and wound up purchasing the Nikon 16-35 F4 from MPB. Love your videos, I get so much inspiration from them.
Time and use distinguishes the two: 850/750. Both are image quality beasts, but the 850 is built better. After carrying my D750, because it feels so good-every, the rubber gripping is dissolving.
I bought the D850 a year ago. Thought about the 750 but decided this is probably my last DSLR so the extra MP would serve me longer. But either way I would have been very happy.
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D750 is a great camera and still holds a reasonable financial value even today - it's sad how concerned people are with gear these days. Your photos look great whatever camera you use, and you are a lesson to your viewers that you can use any camera and get great images, and I wish people would focus more on that.
Agree. Due to my needs I find something like the Z30 perfect for me, even though I'm not who it was designed for. Pared down features in a compact form with a flippy screen and no EVF, and 20MP is basically all I need for my photos. ✨
I use a 90D and 850D . And i've zero plans to jump to mirrorless because it's pointless and unaffordable ..
And am more than happy with what i have . If i do buy another Camera it will be a 5D 2nd hand ... as Canon have increased the price to nearly 3 grand i saw on Wex
@@-greyZ30 is a steal for seasoned photographers who know the benefits of newer tech but still want get it for the cheapest 😊
I still used my D750 eight years after I bought it, it does everything I need it to do! I'll only replace it once it eventually wears out
@Jack_WarnerOne of my photography hobby is taking photos of windsurfers (mainly my brother and my buddies). If I'm standing on the beach and they are far away as the wind is more stable further away I need a zoom. And sometimes my zoom (400mm) is not enough so I'm happy to have enough pixels to crop. I cannot just walk on the water to get closer. And going to a new(er) camera is also a matter of which is your old one. If I had a D750 or even a D850 I'd never go to the new Z system, but I had an old old entry level DSLR and wanted to upgrade. For me it's not showing off with my new camera (it's a Z7II) but finally having all the options (and buttons!) I was missing on my old camera (note: the D850 has nearly all those missing options but I simply wanted to go to mirrorless).
I just love your humor and good vibes. Also the way you explain your thought process during your photo outings.
You are very talented; it is obvious you spend considerable time planning and recording your videos. They are interesting and entertaining, while being informative. A brilliant combination that makes your work memorable. May these comments inspire you to continue to produce quality videos.
This is the first landscape photography vlog I have seen where the photographer nearly lost their umbrella. I appreciate your sense of humor and that you let your personality flow through the vlogs while also explaining what you look for when approaching a scene. I'm trying to teach myself to slow down but I always sort-of panic yet.
I really like how peaceful your videos are, it really conveys the feel of being in nature. My favorite shot in this video is the one of the mushrooms.
Another great video Courtney.
I loved the beginning of the video with the 2 Courtney's.
I have the D750 and am more than happy with it.
Great image's as usual.
Look forward to the next one.
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Loved the intro 😄The most creative and comedic photography video maker on RUclips!
Courtney, you are so informative and I enjoy your work. Needless to say your personality really adds to the enjoyment of your videos! Thanks for being a hybrid photographer.
I have owned both cameras - still own and use the D850. I do miss my D750 for the reason you stated; it was/is just so comfortable - a perfect fit!! I also got better color out of the D750 and lower noise. I love going back in my files and looking at D750 pics. However, recent advancements in RAW software make the color and noise differences moot. I am addicted to the Crop Modes in the D850 - they turn quality primes into 2-3 position zooms!! Having 45mp is just so addicting and convenient!!
I've often wondered, regarding the D850 with it's larger RAW image sizing, if one's computer's resources would be the point as to where one should decide on keeping the D750 with it's RAW size about half the size? My old MacBook Pro, used for editing slows to a crawl, so my thought was always that anything larger would put an end to editing! Nonetheless, I bought my D750 in 2014 when they first came out, and it's still working as good today as it did when brand new. Just last week I bought a 27" iMac computer, with 32 GB of Ram, the best graphics card possible when built, and a 1 TB SSD to help speed things up, and it is more than capable (finally) for my editing purposes! But, I'm still going to retain using my D750, basically for the reasons Courtney mentioned, where it just feels good in the hands, and having had it so long, I know where each button is, without really having to think about it, giving me more time to decide on composition and what camera settings will give me the best result!
Also: What cool tripod setups! Sideways, upside-down, that orange thing for vertical photos. Really interesting to see that as well
You two must have really enjoyed that day. I am a Canon / Panasonic user but it does not matter the gear it's all about the experience I reckon. Can't believe it but it must be 30 years since I wandered down from the crash site to look for the engine in the river below - not been back since until just 2 days ago.. and then I am watching this !! As ever lovely images and I must commend Courtney 750 for getting down that banking to shoot thewaterfall at 3:25, it's a bit sketchy donw that banking - well done her. atb Alan
Your format is incredible. Huge fan of your work. Thanks for sharing!
I own two 850's commercially coming straight from the 750. My observation is the 750 will look cleaner from iso1600 and above, essential for me if I'm capturing an event in low light. This won't effect you of course. The 750's grip was just perfect.
I owe both D750 and D850. This long weekend went with my wife for a break and I decided to take the 750 being lighter with a 50mm f1.4 lens, I came back with excellent photos, the same as if I would have with the 850
unrelated, that 50mm 1.4 is such a turd. unless it's the D version lol
I have a question for you, I was looking at the thumbnail for your video and wondering how you get such nice photos with your lens cap on?
Oh Courtney... if it's not dancing in the rain forest, it's chasing down an umbrella in a stream, you truly have me looking forward to your next video! Here in western Canada, our forests have been ablaze from May, and they are still burning...so most of my landscape images are not up to par because of the smoke, but a recent 1 week solo road-trip 'photo-shoot' was a lot of fun! I do look forward to our rainy season upcoming, but my roots from my Grandfather is Welsh, so I do love seeing the wonderful locations you choose, and your personality goes well in enjoying the video process you give us.
As someone who mainly photographs wildlife, I switched over to the Sony A1 a year or so ago. However, I have retained my D850 and it accompanies me on my road trips for the landscape stuff for two reasons. Primarily because it's just an excellent camera, secondly because it means I don't have to change lenses on the Sony when I'm changing photography mode. I even bought a new D850 when my first one met with an unfortunate accident, thankfully the insurance covered that. I enjoy the channel, keep the videos coming and good luck.
Philip here from Australia. Interestingly, I’m in the same situation as you. I’ve had a D850 for almost a year, and still have my 750 I had for years prior. Only difference is I also have a 3 legged thing L bracket, but not sure how to connect it to my tripod. So don’t use it.
Anyway, I agree with a lot of that you say, however in the last two months, my d850 has proven to me why it’s regarded as the greatest DSLR ever made. I never noticed the perfect exposure with perfect light balance it can produce until only the last few months since I got it a year ago. Perfect contrast, it’s faster focus and focusing modes.
However, the z9 is drawing me. Mirrorless may be irresistible. May need to sell everything I own just to afford it.
Great video, great angles in your video, good lighting etc. You’re killing it. Thanks.
The z9 auto focus is absolutely insane.
I use the D850 and I chose it for the focus shift shooting and the extra megapixels. I find that I crop in quite a lot so I wanted something that can handle that. I have now got a longer lens but its good to have the option to crop in. Plus the extra focus points are a bonus.
I also have a Nikon D750! This is a great camera even in 2023. Good luck!
I too have a similar setup for the same reasons. Casual use is dedicated to my older cameras and my D850 is my efficient camera and when I need that extra resolution. I can also vouch for your sponsor. Last night I received my "like new" older camera and it was the one posted in the decryption with accurate shutter count. It even looked better in my hands than it did in the picture.
Looking good Courtney, it's good to have both cameras for backup 😊
I own a D 750 since 2016 which I purchased new. I love my D 750 and will never sell it. I understand your love for this camera. 😘
Dear Courtney, I recently bought a Nikon D750 good secondhand camera body from Tokyo, Japan and I received it yesterday. I'm now learning how to operate the camera and look for a good setting for both Landscape photography and portrait photography. I bought it as you inspired me with your landscape photo shoots with Nikon D750. Thank you for your series of landscape shoots. Besides, you are always so sweet in your videos.
I have D700, D750 and D800 Cameras and I still use all of them, and get great results with them. However, in my view the best all around Nikon camera today is the Z6. The Z lens are the best performing lenses for the price. The Z6 body features and ergonomics outclasses the D750. I prefer the Z6's touch screen, EV preview feature and low light capability.
I'm growing into my Z8 camera with NIKKOR 400/4.5 S lens, which I'm using for action and wildlife photography. However, I have just acquired a new Z6 II camera which I think is the best walk about hybrid camera combined with the NIKKOR 24 -120/4 S for most users. Keep in mind that if you are going to buy a full frame camera, you need to consider a camera that provides the best value and enhances your ability to grow as a photographer. If you can find a good used Z6 or Z6 II., then grab it.
Every video you makes me want to see more. You have a very good eye for compositions and your lighting is very good. The whole idea is to just be one with camera, to be able to achieve the end result, and you are doing that. Great video , thanks for taking us along
i use my D700 and D750 constantly, but I've often thought about the D850. thank you for an informative and thoughtful YT vid. BIG thumbs up.
hi i use a d750 and d850 both cameras are fantastic and ill never sell 750 i even looked on camera selling site to see if there are 750 s around just in case i can get another one when mine gives up.nice videos and channel.
So adorable. Thanks for the look around the neighborhood.
I don't doubt you'd choose efficiency. I imagine I'd go spare trying to take pictures with all the care that landscape photography demands _and_ film myself. And then all the editing on top of it. The end result though is great. Some of the calm of being in the outdoors translates through your videos as well as your valuable insights on the photography.
I agree with your assessment of MPB. I have purchased and sold several caneras and lenses through them and could not be happier. As you have done, I have better kit than I could have afforded if purchased new and frankly I cannot tell my current favorite camera and lens from new.
Loyal watcher here, I love your style.
Always a hoot to check out your videos! Thanks for taking me along!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video & humour, 2 Courtney's now there's a thought! As you rightly say creativity comes from within no matter what camera you're using. :)
I saw the title and thought this was going to be a few years old. Oops. I still have my D850 since getting the Z9 a year ago. Just haven't got around to selling it. I've used it once or twice and am always reminded of why I don't use it much. It is a great camera of course but the Z9 just blows it away. I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford to upgrade. But if all I did was landscape, it just would not benefit me at all to do so. So vids like this will be of value for a long time yet.
When I owned a D850 I loved that camera. If today I was going to get a DSLR and could afford one. I would get another without any hesitation. Equally, if my budget did not stretch to the D850 or I didn't care about the extra megapixels, focus points, touchscreen or 4k video. I know the D750 would meet my needs. I use micro four-thirds nowadays simply because of weight. I can't/don't want to carry the weight of the camera and lenses. In the end, you are 100% right. It's you as the photographer that produces either a good or a bad/indifferent image. The camera is merely a tool. Although my Olympus OM1 does sit there winking at me saying.....go on pick me up take me out shooting....you know you want to......and I do 🙂
D750 was my money maker since the day it launched. Perfect size and comfort, beautiful sensor with the best Dynamic Range I've ever worked with. I still choose it over a Z9 and A7Rv when I'm out and about because of the size and ergonomics.
I do appreciate the fact you mention that, in the end, it's not the camera but the photographer who determines the quality of the pictures. Too often people tell me you use a professional camera therefore you take great pictures.. I always try to explain that photography is a combination of skill and talent. You can put anyone in a F1 race car but that does not automatically means they will win races...
On the other hand you won't win an F1 race in a VW beetle.either.
This whole video is nothing but positive vibes. I subscribed off the vibes alone.
i am still rocking d750 and dont think to replace it so far. I have my own way to do focus stacking or panoramas, or exposure bracketing and blend all those techniques all together. Happy with weight and functionality. 24mpx sensor does beautiful 50x80 cm prints , i dont crop images more then 20% so d750 seems is perfect for what i need.
I have D750 for 7 years and still love it and dont want to let it go even though Z7ii is very tempting
Awesome!! I’m debating between these 2 cameras and hope MPB sells to the US! You do a wonderful job and make photography fun!! Love it!!
Such a nice easy way of comparing cameras, but I don't think you will find much difference when you are using them, you certainly wont get any better pictures than you get when out in the wilds! Thank you for your views on these cameras, although my days of buying cameras are over, I still do the lotto. I enjoyed your presentation in this video, well done!
I enjoyed your video and your photos very much. I especially liked that you title you pictures.
You are so right about the fondness we have for certain cameras. I love my D500 for wildlife photography but now that I’m experimenting with macro photography I would really love to have automatic photo stacking. Thus, the D850 is now on my wish list. Thanks for sharing your experience with us all.
You have a gift of being funny and serious simultaneously...!
Your videos are beautiful. All very nicely lit, beautiful composition. Great comparison of these two wonderful camera models.
An excellent video presentation Courtney! It has helped me in my decision to buy either the Nikon D 750 or the Nikon D810. I am not going mirrorless, so your video has helped me immensely. I also have enjoyed viewing the various areas that you have been to photograph. You live in a very beautiful part of the world! Keep shining! 🙂
Great stuff - lovely seeing South Wales again. And also in a RUclips niche dominated by men (yes, I'm in that group too) - it's great to see you posting content on this subject. :)
Excellent video! Being a pensioner and of slender means, I’m still using a Nikon D7000. It is an amazing camera and just works- every time. This means I don’t fret about gear and concentrate entirely on the subject I wish to capture.
I just recently traded in my D600 on a D750 at MPB and I will use the 750 for at least a year then eventually move onto either a Z8 or the Z6 II and keep the 750 as my backup body
I dithered back and forth over a 750 or 850. I did get a nice used low mileage D750 for a very good price. I finally decided on it as I’m mostly a film user these days and have some nice f mount lenses for my F4 and they are very usable and capable on the D750. The D850 would have cost me considerably more and since I got a Z7 for my birthday two yrs ago I didn’t need the extra pixels of the 850. I have no Z mount lenses but rather use the FTZ adapter and have been very happy using my old lenses on the Z7
I really loved ‘Small and Mighty’ and the woodland composition ‘For a Foggy Day’.
I really liked that summer greens shot
I loved my d750, it is in every way capable of making beautiful work. But i moved to a d5 for my professional work and the nikon ‘pro’ button layout of the d850 is just easier to use in fast paced situations when you are going from camera to camera! Good video as always
I own both cameras and a D500 which is my primary back up to the D850. I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments regarding both cameras.
My D750 was bought in early 2017 (replacing a D700 - which I loved and regret trading in). My D750 is a superb workhorse and has around 80K clicks on it. Nowadays, I tend to only use it for Astro and night time photography, which I only do about 6 - 8 times a year. The low light performance is just a little better than the D850 certainly enough to make a difference given certain conditions.
I just find the D850 more convenient to use, and much prefer the larger, brighter viewfinder and touch screen capabilities of it and the D500. The eye cover design is a pain and the only really negative thing about the D750 I can think of.
D700 for the win. well, for me anyway
Ayy you made it 🙏thanks for another great video. Helped alot to see the differences between the two cameras.
thanks you :) it's a good and chill video.
I have an aging D750 and I just ordered a D850. your video made me feel good. I can't wait to receive it :) good luck for the future.
I never owned a D750, but I love my D850. I especially love the great used lenses I’m picking up for so much less money while people are running to grab mirrorless cameras for top dollar.
I shoot with a D780 and a D850. I use them interchangeable but tend to use the D850 when I think I may have to crop usually wildlife shots.
Any downside you see to the d780 for landscape photography? I’m thinking of picking one up while they are massively discounted right now.
@@jm31828 no downside and with good quality lens you will be fine
I have the Nikon 20mm which is fantastic and a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 which is also amazing
Hi Courtney - have you produced another video since this one? I enjoy them !
Watching this video is great timing for me because I am considering one of those two cameras as an upgrade from my D7500. Thank you!
So happy to have found you a few months back. Or was it RUclips gifted you to me? Doesn’t really matter. You are fun to watch and provide excellent and detailed videos. I’m on the hunt for a full frame Nikon after selling my crop sensor Nikon several months ago. This video was very timely and informative. As always, thank you for your hard work making these fine videos and for sharing your experience.
You are so right about the D750. Who needs 48MP? Who wants to carry that heavy bulk all day? Yes the D850 is a great camera, but its not a lovely camera (imo). So many D750 owners, and I am one, just cant envisage starting an affair with a D850. The D750 just becomes so comfortable to be with, like an old friend. Lenses however can and do make a difference. My advice to any D750 owner is to explore the range of 'better' (read expensive) lenses before deciding to change from a D750. Love your channel and your personality laced with a wonderful sense of humour. 👍♥
Excellent video Courtney. I am glad to hear that you were able to rescue your umbrella. I came up with the saying " It is not the size or number of megapixels, but, how you use them." I can take beautiful pictures with a six megapixel DSLR, just as easily as I can take garbage pictures with a camera that has four times or more the number of megapixels.
Love your personality. You are lots of to watch with great information. Thank you!
Courtney, you’re spiffing !!
I’ve followed you for several months, each video takes me on an adventure. You make me want to hold your hand as you go, it’s such a joy !
I purchased a D610 last year for not too much €€ and I’m still learning how to use properly.
As a senior ( posh word for OAP ) I lay down for photos but getting up takes a lot longer and generates more swear words than you. So the pivoting rear screen makes me jealous and will quite possibly push me to change to a 750 as 2nd hand prices are falling. The d850 needs more piggy bank smashing than I can do. Nevertheless that decision is yet to be made so your réflexions in this comic strip were helpful to me, I may wait a year and watch.
Thank you my dear and keep up this spiffing work, there’s a good lass!!
Nice work. I also upgraded from a D610 to a D850. IQ wise, theres is a small upgrade, but features wise, in terms of practibility, it makes the diference in helping focus in the most important, the focus in the moment.
such a nice story, Courtney. It helped me to decide, I want to upgrade from my old D40 that I used for the last decade, because its mirror has broken. And I keep looking at D8XX or D7/6XX.
I like the D7XX or D6XX form, it's smaller than D8XX. But, I wish Nikon updated the firmware so we can shoot a 4:5 crop in D7/D6XX.
I'd say the D850 is a dream camera that I will get and keep one day having tried one out. Great intuitive features, but the main thing is image quality to die for. It is for those with the best prime lenses (yes like that sigma 70mm macro btw), a consumer zoom is for the '750.
such a refreshing vlogger over the lots of gear and composition nerds. just wondering around and enjoying the process..that's what its all about :)
Great video on why we do not always need expensive or better kit.
I would like to point out the the sponsor mpb did supply me with a lens which faulty, and was not checked before despatching which seems to be a common issue according to the reviews ! !
An excellent video and a great explanation about the 2 cameras🔥🔥🇬🇧
Hello, I find the comparison of the d750 and d850 very interesting. I think the idea for the start of the video, where you stand there as a doppelganger, is a great idea. looks like a great location. Great explanations and nice pictures you made there. With the waterfall picture, I like that you didn't use too long a shutter speed and you can still see the structure of the flowing water. Well done!
have a nice weekend and many greetings albert
unfortunately I dodn't have D750 because I've went a D800 -> D810 and D850 route but I've bought later D7200 when I do some mountaineering or big hikes are involved and I needed a lighter gear and yeah, I love that camera .. very similar to D750 ..
How beautiful your style is.. beautiful spontaneity.. I love your videos..❤
I agree with your explanation here. Thanks for the efforts you put in! 🧡
I have d750, I thought to upgrade to d850 but then I changed my mind after many reviews I bought a canon r6 .I do professional work with r6 a fantastic or an amazing 😂 camera with sharp focus points. Again but I don’t use dslr or my r6 for landscape photography but my iPhone it’s more than enough to capture landscape cityscape and beautiful long exposure waterfalls.
You inspire me a lot.
Thank you.
I've a D800, a great camera and don't see the point in upgrading!
However I've fallen back in love with my D7200 recently. It's probibley the best around apsc DSLR ever made and is so intuitive to use.
I also use lumix GX9 and G9 for street and trips, mostly handheld - great cameras too 📷👍
Ps: I rarely buy new but then I'm not a Pro 😂
The thing that I love about the 850 is that it has a setting that you can still shoot RAW but in S size lowering it to only at least 11MB per RAW file. If the 750 had the same settings maybe the 750 would be my camera forever.
I bought a d810 new in 2014 and it’s currently on its way to MPB because I’m trading it up for a d850! I’m very excited for more megapixels (big prints), the tilting and touch screen, and because I shoot at night frequently the better low-light AF, focus peaking for manual focusing (which I do a lot), and I can’t wait for lit up buttons! OMG… Lit. Up. Buttons. 🔥
I'm currently shopping for a D750, or wondering if I should be, so this was a very nice video. What lovely country in the rain. One little negative thing I would say is that your photos do not need titles. Now I have to go find some waterfalls.
Love your photography of the Forest of Dean. My late wife came from Parkend so I’m very familiar with the location.
Well-done! In my case, choosing to use my D850, or one of my older Nikon DSLRs, is a normally a matter of whether I need the 47MP, or, if I plan to magnify and/or crop, for whatever reason, and need the pixel density. The ability to magnify insects and other wee beasties, for species identification, is not rare, with my wife being deeply involved in local and state naturalist activities.
The only one of my Nikon FX DSLRs that is smaller/lighter than the D850 is the Df, that my wife and I share. Not that carrying weight is exactly joyful, but a bit of heft, within reason, helps in holding steady. A D700 or D850 has a nicely-desirable hand-filling quality, that I like. Lens mass/weight is another story. Being 60+, now, my favored telephoto lenses are becoming shorter in physical length. This is where the ability to magnify-and-crop D850 images becomes quite handy.
The ability to set the D850 to record a series of images, to be stacked, is something that I may well find useful, eventually, if I/We ever learn to love using tripods, again. (We have hers-and-his D850 cameras.)
Keeping doing good work! 🙂
I have been tempted several times to make the jump from my D7100 to full frame D750, but resisted and have spent the money instead on some excellent lenses like the 80-200 f2.8 and the 105 f2.8. Looking at the results, there would have been little to gain for the enormous increase in cost.
If prices of D780 come down a bit that's what interests me. The live view on my D750 sucks, but I don't really want to replace my AF-D lenses. I just wish that they could have put a histogram in the OVF of a DSLR.
My last camera was the Nikon D90.... I know I know old lol. Just last year I got the D850 and I love it. WOW... your locations... that waterfall... this is an aaa, a ann, an amazing lol video.
J'aime beaucoup ton humour et ton style, c'est toujours un plaisir de te suivre dans es aventures photos. Bonne journée et à plus.
Thank you! Have a happy day!💞👍
Great video, great pictures, if I may make a small suggestion, when you next make videos such as this one, could you please print the details a little bit bigger fonts-size, so we can read them, like the Aperture, ISO and shutter speed values, they are more important than the "SUMMER GREENS" if that makes sens, sorry for being a pain. lol
A wonderful video. Lots to consider. My d810 and d700 still works nicely. So why did I venture into the Canon R5? Yes cameras are only tools. Been debating and have so for sometime to sell out the Canon and go back to the basic Nikon DSLR camera and maybe pick up a used d850. Switching back and forth from two different systems is a challenge but I can at least say I have tried them. Another thought at my age and now living at over 6,000 feet and close to the mountains is sell everything and try a smaller system. Oh, it never ends.
This is a really thoughtful and helpful review. Also, love you style.
I had the D500 and D7200. After much going back and forth, I decided to trade in the 7200 for the 850. I actually found someone in my area selling their like new 850 with a shutter count of less than 2000, so I bought that and sold my 7200 to MPB on your recommendation. I was very happy with them and wound up purchasing the Nikon 16-35 F4 from MPB. Love your videos, I get so much inspiration from them.
Great vid, love your work and cheeky sense of humour 😎 can’t wait for your next vid 😊❤
I bought a used D850 after years of using a D750. What did it for me was the absence of an AA filter, resulting in sharper images from the get go.
The D,750 is an amazing camera! Laughed hard, sorry
Stunning views! Very enjoyable thanks for sharing court
Time and use distinguishes the two: 850/750. Both are image quality beasts, but the 850 is built better. After carrying my D750, because it feels so good-every, the rubber gripping is dissolving.
I bought the D850 a year ago. Thought about the 750 but decided this is probably my last DSLR so the extra MP would serve me longer. But either way I would have been very happy.