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2024-10-08T08:15:32
Fantastic camera and service. Nikon continues to prove that the DSLR is not dead.
MATTHEW M.
2024-07-23T08:20:43
Great camera!
ABBY K.
2024-03-19T16:27:45
Received product on time. Loving the Nikon d780. Picture quality is outstanding. Very little or no color editing needed. Lens is a great Kit lens. The new control locations are fantastic. Battery life is superb. So far I've shot up to 400 photos and battery lost one bar.
ROBERT R.
2024-03-12T02:24:34
The Nikon D780 exceeded my expectations!!! Picture quality is unbelievable. So far I have found I do not have to do any color adjustments to my photos. Battery life is exceptional. Weight is a little heavy, but bearable. Setting controls are right at your fingertips, ISO, aperture, shutter speed and back button focus. So far I'm loving the D780 for its build quality and finish output of photos!!! I would recommend the product.
ROBERT R.
2024-03-06T21:05:16
Adorama Customer Service SUCKS_ASS !!!
DEREK J.
2023-12-22T04:08:51
I love this camera it's been my baby for the last 2 years and I have two of them! I shoot weddings and they're great.
Gabriella G.
2023-11-15T15:08:41
The DSLR perfected. Everything felt natural after years of shooting Nikon.
Richard J.
2023-11-05T13:25:54
Camera is light weight and ready to work. Nice bundle package. Little extras for same price as other vendors.
ROBERT H.
2023-08-15T23:04:42
I have used the best digital SLR, the picture quality is beautiful, the skin color is very beautiful and close to Canon, but I hope Nikon can make the live view function of D780 better and more perfect through firmware. The focus of D780 still has many shortcomings, but I just don't understand Why can Z6 with the same motherboard and cpu make live view like Z6II through firmware upgrade, but D780 can't?
Desmond
2023-07-10T16:30:13
I love my D780. I am still getting familiar with it but it's a wonderful professional camera. I originally got the D850 but it was too heavy for me and I felt like it wasn't what I needed necessarily at this point in my photography journey. Honestly if you compare the D780 and the D850 they both shine in their own ways. If you are on the fence, highly recommend to compare the specs to see what suits you best. So glad I purchased with Adorama!
CARIE S.
2023-04-28T16:41:17
I was looking last year to finally go mirrorless. I was using a D7500 which I love; but wanted to upgrade to a full frame. I tried a D850, but it didn't suit me. I researched a lot and decided to get the D780. I shoot mainly wildlife, like birds in flight. This body works great in low light. I pair it with the Nikon 500mm f5.6E PF ED VR, and the 1.4tc. This puts me at f8 which is the sweet spot for this set up. Great auto focus and sharpness. I think I'll stay with the DSLR, until Nikon works out the auto focus issues on the mid range mirrorless models. For $2,100 you can't go wrong.
Peter A.
2023-04-27T08:22:39
Amazing camera! I used a D610 previously and this had much improved auto focus, great low light shooting and ergonomics are improved. I trust this camera in more situations and feel it has incredible image quality. Also the video features are just what I needed to increase production quality for video shoots. Definitely worth the purchase!
JAMES S.
2022-12-14T11:40:08
Great camera. Decent upgrade from my D610. I am disappointed that Nikon made this camera so it really can't accept a decent grip. There's one from China out there but it doesn't have controls. The shipping of the camera wasn't very good either, everything was very loose in a large box.
MARC P.
2022-11-29T14:19:23
By far the best camera I've owned. Clear picture quality and amazing shooting speed.
AUSTIN R.
2022-09-27T09:54:35
I have been using Nikon cameras and lenses since I bought my first F2. The D780 is the finest camera I have ever owned. The ease of use and the features are fantastic! My wife and I are Nikon purist's, there are none better!
cbkear
2022-09-13T13:21:44
Like other reviewers here, I moved up to the D780 from a DX (D5500) format. After a year of using and learning, it has been a huge leap in photo quality and features. On a just completed vacation, the landscape photography was super crisp. The added white balance settings gave more flexibility for getting the color right; I also worked with temperature settings with excellent results. My choice of the D780 over the mirrorless models was made on the investments I've made in F-mount lens.
Charles B.
2022-08-09T08:11:35
I love my D780! It literally does everything well, including 4k video. It definitely breathed new life into my older Nikon D lenses as well. I use it in tandem with my Nikon z6ii and the files are very similar to edit.
Stefan M.
2022-07-10T05:39:46
I am absolutely in love with this product
snigdha t.
2022-07-06T08:16:58
I am enjoying this camera so much! So much to still learn but I?m very happy with this purchase!
M E.
2022-06-28T10:46:06
I bought this camera to be a back up for my D750 but now after owning it for awhile, I am not sure which will back up which. This is an excellent camera and I have no issues with it whatsoever. It has awesome video and live view capabilities. I love the lens fine tuning and has found that the settings set by the 780 also work on the 750.
JOE M.
2022-06-22T12:57:05
As advertised and an awesome camera. This camera will be used along with my D750 which I love. It was shipped in a timely manner and received in 2 days. Couldn't ask for better.
Joe M.
2022-06-10T09:22:09
Fantastic with my 24-70mm 2.8.
Sidhu
2022-05-06T03:47:08
It is everything I thought it would be! I just changed over from my D5600 of 5 years (still have and use), to the D780. I still have a bit of work to do with learning all the functions and capabilities, but I'm looking forward to taking that journey. It is an excellent hybrid DSLR that allows me to take advantage of some of the capabilities of a mirror less camera without changing platforms and lens base. Thanks Nikon, I'm throughly impressed.
William M.
2022-04-18T04:10:55
I currently own a D850 and wanted a second camera to backup the workhorse. Choosing the D780 based on other reviews and reputation alone was a bit of a stretch for me since I never actually seen one, or held one in my hands. This is such a great little responsive machine! It fits well in your hand and is lighter than many other DSLRs. The first thing I noticed looking through the view finder was the speed and accuracy of the autofocus. The feel of it when you fire the shutter is smooth and confident. Every shot I have taken has been sharp. The color rendition has been fascinating, if perhaps a little warm, but something you can easily live with and adjust if needed. Highly recommended.
Joseph W.
2022-04-15T07:58:19
Amazing images produced, especially with older AI-S lenses, which are fully supported by this full-frame DSLR. I would give it 5 stars were it not for the iffy wifi/bluetooth connectivity. It appears not to coexist with other devices as well as I believe it should. If I am using it incorrectly, I apologize. But that is doubtful.
Bill B.
2022-02-24T07:14:02
Love this camera, best of both worlds: mirrorless and DSLR. I have gotten used to expose with the LCD live view and then shoot with the OVF. Great for video also. I also have a z6 ii and i find the colors on this DSLR to be better, because they look less digital.
TRACEY-ANN J.
2022-02-06T13:17:14
Upgraded from my D3500 to the Nikon D780 and so far loving it! Definitely a bit of an adjustment getting used to the new control set up and the heavier weight, but shouldn't be a problem after some more practice. I was happy with the photo quality after my first time out, and the 24-120mm lens that came with the camera will be a good walk-around or travel lens. Thank you Adorama for the easy ordering and delivery process! I will be ordering some accessories for my new camera. :)
LISA G.
2022-01-26T15:07:54
I use two of these bodies and they are great. The only thing they are not suited well for is shooting sports/action IMO. Do ok but there is better AF and faster bodies, but you will pay more.
BRYAN M.
2021-11-14T09:43:07
Amazing camera for dslr, mirrorless mode is a bit blah.
Nate S.
2021-11-06T01:14:45
After a significant amount of homework and comparison shopping for a full-frame upgrade, I decided this would be worth the cost. Two months in and I am more than impressed. Love that it provides the feel, speed and capability of a high-performance DSLR with OVF (with the quietest mechanical shutter I've ever heard) and gives you the option of using the excellently accurate (and silent electronic shutter) Live View with its Z-series phase detect focus system. The low-light capability of this camera to capture clear sharp images at high ISO is unbelievable and makes more photographic opportunities possible.
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Black
Nikon F
1x Hot Shoe
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Magnesium Alloy
+32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge
2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Auto
Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Yes
Viewfinder photography: TTL phase detection performed using Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with support for 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors); autofocus fine-tuning supported
Live view: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor
Viewfinder photography: -3 to +19 EV
Live view: -4 to +17 EV; -6 to +17 EV with low-light AF (still photography using single-servo AF/AF-S and f/2.0 lens, ISO 100, 20 Degree C/68 Degree F)
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF
Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, single servo AF/AF-S, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), wide-area AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing A (AE-L/AF-L) button
Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF
Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, single servo AF/AF-S, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), wide-area AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF
51
Yes
Actual: 24.92 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4024)
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Crop Factor: 1x
No
Yes
Stills & Video
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/8000 to 900 Seconds
Bulb & Time Mode
Native: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Extended)
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
-3 to 20 EV
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Up to 12 fps at Maximum Resolution
Yes
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
JPEG, Raw
14-Bit
H.264/MOV
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
1920 x 1080
Yes-Slow Motion
30-Minute Maximum
No
AAC Audio
2-Channel LPCM Audio
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
1x Mini-HDMI Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x USB-C Input/Output
1x Nikon DC2 Data Input
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Bluetooth 4.22.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: SnapBridge
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
GPS
3.2"
2,359,000 Dot
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Top: Status Display
Optical (Pentaprism)
21 mm
1
Approx. 0.7x
-3 to +1
Auto and Manual Focus
Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type)Phase Detection: 273
-3 to +19 EV
No
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
1/200 Second
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
iTTL
Shoe Mount
Lithium-ion
Required, Included
Non-universal
3
5.65 x 4.55 x 2.99" / 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm
1.85 lb / 840 g (Body Only)
24.5 million
35.9 x 23.9mm
FX
CMOS
24.92 million
Image sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
FX-format
(L) 6,048 x 4,024
(M) 4,528 x 3,016
(S) 3,024 x 2,016
DX-format
(L) 3,936 x 2,624
(M) 2,944 x 1,968
(S) 1,968 x 1,312
1:1 format (24 x 24)
(L) 4,016 x 4,016
(M) 3,008 x 3,008
(S) 2,000 x 2,000
Photographs In Movie Live View (16:9)
(L) 6,048 x 3,400 (20.6 MP)
(M) 4,528 x 2,544 (11.5 MP)
(S) 3,024 x 1,696 (5.1 MP)
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160
Photographs taken while filming movies at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080
Instant-return type
Electronically controlled
Yes
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses
AI-P NIKKOR lenses
DX lenses (using [DX 24 x 16] image area)
Non-CPU AI lenses (modes A and M only)
Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF)
Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses)
During viewfinder photography, the electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. With lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, the electronic rangefinder supports 11 focus points.
ISO 100 - 51,200
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
100
51200
Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
Hi-2 (ISO 204,800 equivalent)
Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
Hi-2 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
Hi-2 (ISO 204,800 equivalent)
Yes
Low
Normal
High
Off
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
2 frames using selected value for one frame
3-5 frames using preset values for all frames
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
Auto-area AF
Eye-detection AF
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Pinpoint AF (still photography only)
Subject-tracking AF
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
20 minutes at highest quality
29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
MOV
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Linear PCM
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 30p (x4)
Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 25p (x4)
Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 24p (x5)
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal)
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Index Marking
Location Display
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Photo Information
Photo Slideshow
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Yes
54
Yes with customization
Yes
The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.
Yes (Date/Time & Daylight Savings)
Yes
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Great event camera
By TomL
I purchased the D780 for shooting events. It's great for low light indoor photography producing sharp, high quality, low noise images with ISO from 1200 - 3200. I use it with both on and off camera flash. The skin tones look great right out of the camera. The D780 out-performs my D810 under low light conditions. The camera is slimmer, slightly smaller and lighter than my D810. It felt great in my hand for a full day of shooting. I chose the D780 over the Z6 for its dual card slots, optical vi...
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A huge step up from my aging D200.
By MICHAEL S.
I have been using a Nikon D200 for the past fourteen years, and I had debated whether to replace it with a mirrorless camera of a new DSLR. I decided to go with the D780, largely because of the optical viewfinder. For my purposes, the extra weight of a DSLR is not a factor, and I prefer the heft and balance of the DSLR. So far I have been thrilled with the performance of the D780. The improvement over the D200 is extraordinary (especially its low-light capabilities, the speed, the resolution,...
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It is time to elevate your creative pursuits with the Nikon D780 FX-Format DSLR Camera, a powerhouse designed for both photography and videography enthusiasts. This full-frame camera is engineered to deliver exceptional versatility and agility, making it an ideal choice for capturing your artistic vision in stunning detail. At the heart of the D780 is a 24.5MP backside-illuminated FX full-frame sensor, renowned for its superior light-gathering capabilities. This sensor ensures your photos and videos are rich in detail, with ultra-shallow depth of field and sharp, clean results even in low-light conditions. Experience the brilliance of full-frame photography with every shot.
The D780's autofocus system is a significant advancement for both still images and video. Featuring Nikon's acclaimed 51-point AF system, it provides precise clarity through the optical viewfinder. Enhanced by a newly-equipped autofocus algorithm from the flagship D5, and 15 cross-type sensors, the D780 delivers ultra-fast, accurate, and sharp Auto Area autofocusing. In Live View mode, the camera's 273-point phase-detection AF system excels at detecting and tracking subjects across the entire frame, ensuring your photos and videos benefit from an intelligent and robust focusing system.
For DSLR enthusiasts seeking cinematic excellence, the D780 is a game-changer. Powered by the next-generation EXPEED 6 image processing engine, it offers impressive detail and clarity in both full-frame stills and 4K video, with stellar low-light performance. The camera supports inspiring slow-motion and time-lapse video, remoteless long exposures, and wireless image transfer, catering to every creative demand. Additionally, the D780 supports 10-Bit N-Log and new HDR (HLG) shooting formats, preserving more detail, dynamic range, and contrast in your videos. Eye-Detection Autofocus in Live View mode ensures critically sharp portraits by locking focus on your subject's eye.
Built for action, the D780 offers improved high-speed shooting at 7 frames per second and features shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second, allowing you to capture fast-paced action with incredible detail and sharpness. Its rugged magnesium alloy and carbon fiber body, combined with extensive weather sealing, ensure durability by keeping dust and moisture at bay. The camera also provides storage flexibility with dual UHS-II SD card slots and energy-saving reliability, delivering up to 2,260 shots per charge.
Unlock your creative potential with the D780, compatible with over 90 currently available NIKKOR lenses and hundreds of legacy Nikon F-Mount lenses, each optimized to deliver stunning results across a wide range of applications. The Nikon D780 FX-Format DSLR Camera is truly a creator's dream, offering a substantial upgrade in speed, image processing, video capability, and autofocus performance. This bundle includes a 3-section aluminum tripod, two EN-EL15c batteries, a 64GB memory card, and a backpack, providing everything you need to embark on your creative journey.
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