At CES 2020, Nikon has finally replaced its best-selling D750 with the D780, as well as introducing two more professional lenses.
Although mirrorless cameras are definitely the future, Nikon is at the show CES 2020 introduced a new DSLR camera D780, which will replace their most successful semi-professional camera, the D750. This will very likely be the last DSLR to leave Nikon's factory, alongside the announced D6. Judging by all the specifications, the D780 is a kind of Nikon Z 6 in DSLR form.
Full-frame sensor and 24.5 MP resolution is the same as that on the Z 6 and will drastically improved focus in "live view" mode. The D780 will also allow face and eye detection, and it borrowed the focusing algorithms from the professional model D5. He will be able to up to 7 frames per second in full quality and up to 12 frames per second in 12-bit RAW file mode. The shutter speed upgrade from 1/4000s on is also welcome 1/8000 sec. The new DSLR will lose its built-in flash, but we doubt anyone will miss it too much.
The video features are the same as those on the Z 6. It will be possible to capture 4k footage at 30 frames/second through the entire sensor, and it will be possible to store in 10-bit color depth (N-Log) or HLG HDR. Other welcome video aids will also be added, such as zebras and coloring of objects that are in focus. The screen remains the same size (3.2-in), a much higher resolutions and with touch sensitivity. The entrances for SD cards, which now support two speeds UHS-II (unfortunately not CFexpress either).
The durable and weatherproof body of the D780 camera will be available at the end of January for 2,499 euros. Since it is an extremely popular camera that is owned by many photographers, both amateur and professional, it will surely be grabbed by many people. But since the similarities between the D780 and the Z 6 are so great, one has to wonder if the D780 is actually worth it. The Z 6 currently costs around 1,599 euros.
Two new lenses and a zoom compact
We must not forget the two professional lenses, which will also soon hit the shelves. The first is the long-awaited Z-mount zoom lens Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, and the other is also a zoom lens for F-mount Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8 FL ED SR VR. The Nikkor Z 70-200mm lens will stand 2,799 euros, and the Nikkor 120-300 mm lens just 10,999 euros.
Nikon's "compact" zoom is also new COOLPIX P950, which will reach the zoom distance equivalent to a 2000mm lens. Since last year, Nikon has been offering the P1000 model, which reaches even further, equivalent to a 3000mm lens. Price for the P950 model: 899 euros.
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