Nikon D780 Body

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 200 ratings

Price: 1596.95

Last update: 12-25-2024


About this item

The D780 features 24.5 MP resolution and robust EXPEED 6 image processing engine
Capture full frame still images and 4K UHD video
Wireless connectivity with the easy to use SnapBridge app
Remoteless long exposures possible

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Top reviews from the United States

R Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Video Upgrade from the 750 but Tamron lenses....
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020
I shot with the 750 (2 of them) for 5 years and in the past 3 years have really felt the need for better video features. I was about to trade them in for z6's but then the 780 was announced and due to some lens incompatibility (I have 2 Tamron G1 lenses I really like) I decided to delay a full switch to mirrorless and go with the 780.

Like the myriad of reviews say, the camera is great in photo mode, I like the rearrangement of buttons and I really like the touch screen, etc. I'm still very happy with the purchase.

However, one of my primary check boxes was to keep using my Tamron glass and that is where I've run into problems. My 70-200 2.8 G1 does not play well with the LV mode . Basically, if you're in LV and the AF is engaged, the LV will shut off intermittently. It appears to be connected to the power draw required to drive the AF motor. I had it start acting up on me at a video shoot the other day. I'm still trying to confirm if this happens with the G2 version of this lens (I don't know anyone who has one). So far my Tamron 15-30 is behaving (another reported problem lens for the z6) but I haven't put it through it's paces yet.

TLDR: If you have Tamron Lenses that are incompatible with the Z6, they may be also incompatible (in LV) with the 780.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beast of a camera!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
I love this camera. I had been shooting for years with a Nikon D5300 & although it served me well & I have some awesome photos with it, I felt I wanted to step it up a bit & get a full frame camera.

As I tend to do with any big purchase, I researched the hell out of the available cameras. I wanted to stick with Nikon so I could use all the lenses I have. The D750 seems liked it would fit the bill, but being an older model was hard to get & I decided to go with the latest & greatest D780, that way in 3-4-5 years I wouldn’t be wishing I had gotten it instead of the D750.

So far the camera is a beast! Great, fast autofocus & incredible low light performance, which is something I like as I take a bunch of low light photos.

They say that it really shines for video, but I’m an amateur photographer, not videographer so I won’t really comment on that.

Overall it’s a great camera, it’s not cheap, but if you’re looking at cameras at this level I don’t think you’ll regret blowing the money on it.
NB
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME! Like Nikon D750 on High Dose Steroids!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
Received my Nikon D780 yesterday from Amazon. Great ergonomic grip. Lightweigt compared to my D5 and D850. I have previously owned the D750 and love the amazingly quick and accurate Auto-focus algorithm incorporated into the D780 from the high-end models! So nice to have the UHS-II speed available in two cards! Also, has User-1 and User-2 "presets" for those who like having different settings available at the twist of a dial. The dedicated Back-Button Auto focus is an additional perk for those who, like myself, prefer BBAF. The ISO button, like the D5 and D850, is now where it should be for convenience...next to the shutter release button. Speaking of ISO...the ISO Sensitivity Settings, in the PhotoShooting Menu, allows for Auto ISO Sensitivity Control. When turned ON, I choose ISO 100 with Max at 12800 (without flash) and Max at 3200 with flash, with Minimum Shutter Speed of 1/60. Works GREAT in MANUAL and Aperture Priorty with SB-910 in TTL_FP.
Great upgrade over D750...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Nataliya Punina
5.0 out of 5 stars No serial number on the new camera Nikon D780.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021
Bought this camera 9 month ago. After it started giving some focusing issues, I decided to send it to Nikon for service. I am a professional photographer and depend on the quality of the photos. To send it I had to give the serial number and then my story started. There is no any serial number on the camera. None! So, the warranty is not valid as well as I am not sure this is a real Nikon camera! Seller, I would like to hear, where do I find the serial number?
BP photos
5.0 out of 5 stars Shipping problems with UPS
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
Awesome camera. I put it to use the next day but not able to use Lightroom until Adobe performs an upgrade. My only problem is it was not shipped via Amazon but UPS. I was not home and would have to pay $5 to have it re-delivered OR I could go to the city next to me to pick it up at a UPS store. But, the D780 works better than the D750. Faster focusing, face & EYE detection making shaper photos of people. Looks like for my camera needs I will go back to using the on-line store in NY.
Rob
4.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced?
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
The one I received was faulty and was returned. That being said, I thought it to be well over-priced considering it is older technology.
Irfan Uddin
5.0 out of 5 stars Super high tech image quality
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021
I have a Z6 and was happy to find out that the D780 is as sensitive to low light as well as take excellent quality images. Also, the noise processing speeds for LNR is significantly faster than Z6 so I may switch to D780 for all my astro photography
Marc W. Thorpe
1.0 out of 5 stars Defective New Camera from Adorama.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
2 day delivery became 5 with multiple reschedules. Finally arrived after 10pm. Box was a little beat up, but camera appeared ok so I signed. However, it didn’t work properly. I suspect it was dropped too hard or the heat. It would work for a time, and then freeze up, had to turn on/off to get working. Lenses had to be taken off and put on again. Poor customer service from Adorama. Could NOT contact seller to explain. Amazon helped. Shipped everything back in perfect order. Still waiting for refund from Adorama.
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Marc W. Thorpe
1.0 out of 5 stars Defective New Camera from Adorama.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
2 day delivery became 5 with multiple reschedules. Finally arrived after 10pm. Box was a little beat up, but camera appeared ok so I signed. However, it didn’t work properly. I suspect it was dropped too hard or the heat. It would work for a time, and then freeze up, had to turn on/off to get working. Lenses had to be taken off and put on again. Poor customer service from Adorama. Could NOT contact seller to explain. Amazon helped. Shipped everything back in perfect order. Still waiting for refund from Adorama.
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