Want to Buy WTB Nikon D750 USA model

[dankapsner]

WTB Nikon D750 USA model. Good working condition. Would like brief inspection period after arrival. Please PM if you have same available.

 

[beemermark]

There is no such thing as a USA Nikon D750 model. As I found out the hard way. Bought a new one from a local store a few years ago that later went out of business. I'm not good at keeping receipts, in today's world they aren't so much needed. Nikon used to imprint USA on models sold in the US (like my D700). They stopped doing it with the D750. So when I sent it back to take care of an issue they refused to look at it unless I could provide a receipt from a USA seller. There is no way to determine if a camera is made for the USA market. Sent it to an authorized repair shop (from the Nikon USA webpage) and had it fixed reasonably and quickly. Nikon USA warranty is just about worthless.

 

[dankapsner]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on USA Nikon. About the camera itself, how do you like it? I am wanting to use AIS lenses on it and slow the process down a bit. I use a mirrorless (Olympus) that has many fine qualities, but all that crap in the viewfinder is distracting. Have also considered the 850 but I don't need such big files.
Regards,
Dan

 

[mgb74]

There is no such thing as a USA Nikon D750 model. As I found out the hard way. Bought a new one from a local store a few years ago that later went out of business. I'm not good at keeping receipts, in today's world they aren't so much needed. Nikon used to imprint USA on models sold in the US (like my D700). They stopped doing it with the D750. So when I sent it back to take care of an issue they refused to look at it unless I could provide a receipt from a USA seller. There is no way to determine if a camera is made for the USA market. Sent it to an authorized repair shop (from the Nikon USA webpage) and had it fixed reasonably and quickly. Nikon USA warranty is just about worthless.

I would think that Nikon could tell by the serial number if it was sold in the US. But it would not tell them when it was sold and, therefore, when the warranty ends. Also, many/most lifetime warranties (for other products) limit it to original purchaser. So keep those receipts (or a scan of them).

 

[beemermark]

I would think that Nikon could tell by the serial number if it was sold in the US. But it would not tell them when it was sold and, therefore, when the warranty ends. Also, many/most lifetime warranties (for other products) limit it to original purchaser. So keep those receipts (or a scan of them).

No, Nikon USA does not keep track of the serial numbers. And no they would not work on it warrant or no warranty.

 

[beemermark]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on USA Nikon. About the camera itself, how do you like it? I am wanting to use AIS lenses on it and slow the process down a bit. I use a mirrorless (Olympus) that has many fine qualities, but all that crap in the viewfinder is distracting. Have also considered the 850 but I don't need such big files.
Regards,
Dan

I upgraded from my D700 and I like the D750 a lot. Smaller, lighter, and I love the movable rear viewing screen. Works great for close ups or on my telescope. One issue with non-AF lenses is that is much harder to focus. The focusing screens on DSLR are not optimal for manual focusing.

 

[dankapsner]

I upgraded from my D700 and I like the D750 a lot. Smaller, lighter, and I love the movable rear viewing screen. Works great for close ups or on my telescope. One issue with non-AF lenses is that is much harder to focus. The focusing screens on DSLR are not optimal for manual focusing.

Thanks. I wonder if I should just keep feeding film to my F3? I have read that the D750 has an excellent dynamic range, but many negative films have a great deal of latitude. Obviously digital is more convenient.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on USA Nikon. About the camera itself, how do you like it? I am wanting to use AIS lenses on it and slow the process down a bit. I use a mirrorless (Olympus) that has many fine qualities, but all that crap in the viewfinder is distracting. Have also considered the 850 but I don't need such big files.
Regards,
Dan

Hve You considered a Nikon D800?

 

[nickandre]

I upgraded from the D700 to the D750 and enjoyed the features (particularly addition of video, double SD cards) though I do kind of miss the top tier UX of the D700 which gives buttons on the top dial for key parameters. That said I switched back to the Hasselblad V system for the time being so haven't sunk a ton of time into the d750.

I personally would opt for digital over film for 35mm format unless I was planning on a C-Type print in the darkroom or really wanted Velvia.

I also would recommend avoiding the Nikon system if you intend to get into digital seriously, unless you're planning on playing the cheap used/camera and glass game. One of my favorite combinations was the 135mm f/2 DC with the D700 but the 135 won't work on the mirrorless offerings due to lack of screw AF.

 

[dankapsner]

Hve You considered a Nikon D800?

No, but I have looked at the 810. Dan

 

[dankapsner]

I upgraded from the D700 to the D750 and enjoyed the features (particularly addition of video, double SD cards) though I do kind of miss the top tier UX of the D700 which gives buttons on the top dial for key parameters. That said I switched back to the Hasselblad V system for the time being so haven't sunk a ton of time into the d750.

I personally would opt for digital over film for 35mm format unless I was planning on a C-Type print in the darkroom or really wanted Velvia.

I also would recommend avoiding the Nikon system if you intend to get into digital seriously, unless you're planning on playing the cheap used/camera and glass game. One of my favorite combinations was the 135mm f/2 DC with the D700 but the 135 won't work on the mirrorless offerings due to lack of screw AF.

Thanks for your thoughts. I don't want an extensive system. I want a DSLR with a good dynamic range so I can use manual focus Nikon glass that I already own. The D750 appears to be about 4 ounces heavier than an F3 so it won't be too painful to carry and the file size seems about right. I love film and shoot various 35mm and MF regularly but digital has its charms, too. My hope is to eventually get down to 2 or 3 cameras and this is a candidate for a digital keeper.

 

[juan]

I’m stunned by how well my D750 handles night photography without flash.
As for focusing with manual lenses, I put mine on a tripod, use live mode, zoom in the screen, and focus that way. Sometimes I use a darkcloth.

 

[Eric S]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on USA Nikon. About the camera itself, how do you like it? I am wanting to use AIS lenses on it and slow the process down a bit. I use a mirrorless (Olympus) that has many fine qualities, but all that crap in the viewfinder is distracting. Have also considered the 850 but I don't need such big files.
Regards,
Dan

I have built a kit around a d750 over the past several years. Portrait, Product & Wildlife photography, mostly.
I started playing with vintage glass and found myself owning a Sony A7 for my vintage glass. The form factor just works great for me. The d750 is such a full-sized body in comparison.

I don't know if the dynamic range of the A7 meets your needs, but I've created some real gems (to me) with the A7

 

[dankapsner]

I have built a kit around a d750 over the past several years. Portrait, Product & Wildlife photography, mostly.
I started playing with vintage glass and found myself owning a Sony A7 for my vintage glass. The form factor just works great for me. The d750 is such a full-sized body in comparison.

I don't know if the dynamic range of the A7 meets your needs, but I've created some real gems (to me) with the A7

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. That is also a possibility, but I have mirrorless cameras and I am wanting to view without all the junk in the viewfinder. (I actually can with my Olympi, but it requires effort and remembering that I can do it. And mirrorless has many abilities and charms. I could put vintage glass on it. I shoot regularly on vintage glass on vintage cameras.) Perhaps I'm a fool to chase another heavy camera as I approach 70 (quickly). Actually, I have a fantasy of getting down to one camera. It's an appealing idea, but I don't know which it would be.

 

[Huss]

Have also considered the 850 but I don't need such big files.
Regards,
Dan

I had a D750, then a D850. The D850 is much better with manual focus lenses because the focus screen is very precise, and the RF focus indicator leds are more accurate than on the D750.
It was a joy using the D850 with manual lenses! I wish I never traded it in on a Z7 (I thought I was going to adapt my Leica lenses with the Z7, but didnt as they work much better on Leicas...)

 

[Eric S]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. That is also a possibility, but I have mirrorless cameras and I am wanting to view without all the junk in the viewfinder. (I actually can with my Olympi, but it requires effort and remembering that I can do it. And mirrorless has many abilities and charms. I could put vintage glass on it. I shoot regularly on vintage glass on vintage cameras.) Perhaps I'm a fool to chase another heavy camera as I approach 70 (quickly). Actually, I have a fantasy of getting down to one camera. It's an appealing idea, but I don't know which it would be.

I confess to finding the viewfinder of the A7 to be the aspect of least appreciation for me. Focus peaking is a neat feature, but I haven't yet figured out how to precisely nail focus on an eye or a small element in the frame. And toggling the display so that it's clean is a step that has to be learned, which I appreciate about your narrative.

Well... as I scan my home studio, I can count 11 cameras (a couple rangefinders, a few 35 mm film cameras, mamiya 220 and RB67, my A7 and my D750). I also see 'around' 20 lenses. If you told me I had to pick just one body, it would be the A7 and the D750. If you then put a gun to my head and cocked the hammer, I would let the A7 go and there would be a tear or two. I would keep the DSLR.

But why? Because I've invested in a LOT of $ in expensive autofocus glass for the D750 and I don't have a single AF lens for the A7. I only use MF lenses on it. 100% of the professional work I do is on the D750 and the medium format film cameras. I do portrait work in the studio and once I have everything dialed in perfectly, I swap out the D750 with the film cameras. I so love the darkroom process and when it's people I love, I have the passion to spend days in the darkroom creating the prints.

For you, the journey likely has different constraints. I am in my 50's and I don't know how this body is going to feel at 70. What about the Nikon Df.... I don't think it outshines the D750 (and certainly not the d850), but if you are really interested in using AI / AI-S lenses on a digital body... perhaps this form factor would offer you the experience you want?

 

[Huss]

For you, the journey likely has different constraints. I am in my 50's and I don't know how this body is going to feel at 70. What about the Nikon Df.... I don't think it outshines the D750 (and certainly not the d850), but if you are really interested in using AI / AI-S lenses on a digital body... perhaps this form factor would offer you the experience you want?

I used the Df and it is terrible with AI/AIS lenses as Nikon put a garbage focus screen in it. The D750 is better for manual focus, and the D850 waaaaay better.
D750 and D850 also have much better AF.

 

[dankapsner]

I am grateful for the perspectives shared here and would definitely consider the D850 or possibly D810 (less money). The D850 is even heavier, which is not good, but the image is the point and it can't be as bad as a Pentax 67 for weight. (The D750 is about 4 ounces heavier than my F3, the D850 about 11 ounces.) Fortunately there is no rush. And no one has offered a camera, which makes me think perhaps people simply tend to keep them and use them.

 

[Chan Tran]

I was going to tell you to get the D850 but prices on it has risen. The price was back up to normal of $2996 but dealers don't have them. B&H sells gray market for the same price and Adorama sells refurbished for $3296. And poor me I though of the recent sales of $2496.

 

[CMoore]

Wow............these still command a high price.
Then again, i guess they are only 4 years old.?
Its always interesting to see what does or does not hold its value.

 

[dankapsner]

Found one! Thanks to all for your insights. Dan