The D750 is Nikon's 3rd full-frame DSLR this year, and for a lot of our readers, it might be the most pregnant. Sitting between the more affordable D610 and the pro-form, high-resolution D810, the D750 borrows elements from both cameras. Impressively though - with the exception of its 24 megapixel sensor - the D750'southward build quality, ergonomics and feature prepare have much more in common with the more expensive of the 2.

What's new and cool: Latest generation AF system, tilting 3.two" LCD, 6.five fps shooting, avant-garde video functions

The D750 offers faster continuous shooting than the D810 (6.5fps), an 'improved' version of the D810's 51-point AF system (more on that afterwards), a 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor, a now tilt-able 3.two" RGBW LCD screen (which is otherwise the same), and the same OLED viewfinder brandish. The D750 as well inherits the same video specification as the D810, which itself incorporated the refinements that Nikon has been adding with each successive DSLR release. In this instance, that means powered aperture control, the new 'Flat' picture control mode and the addition of zebra overexposure warnings (though no focus peaking withal). The D750 as well offers Car ISO command in manual exposure video shooting, retaining exposure compensation.

It's a shame that the D750 does not feature the Split Screen Display Zoom feature of the D810 and some people volition miss 1/8000 minimum shutter duration but aside from these omissions, arguably the only other thing of any significance that the D810 offers which the D750 doesn't is those extra 12 million pixels.

While Nikon is calling it 'newly developed', the D750'southward 24MP sensor is likely to be based on the sensor found in the D610, and includes an AA filter - bucking the recent Nikon trend. Equally such, we're not expecting the D750 to come close to the D810 for critical resolution, simply on the plus side, information technology produces smaller files, and is a faster photographic camera as a issue.

Nikon D750: Key Specifications

  • 24MP Full-frame CMOS sensor (with AA filter)
  • Flip upwardly/down 3.2" 1,229k-dot RGBW LCD screen
  • 6.5 fps continuous shooting
  • Improved 51-indicate Multi-CAM 3500FX II AF organization (sensitive to -3EV)
  • 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor with face detection and spot-metering linked to AF indicate
  • Congenital-in Wi-Fi
  • Highlight-weighted metering
  • 1080/60p video recording
  • Powered aperture for control during live view/video
  • Grouping Area AF fashion
  • Simultaneous internal recording and HDMI output

D750 versus D610 versus D810

Nikon D610 Nikon D750 Nikon D810
Sensor resolution (type)

24.3MP CMOS

24.3MP CMOS

36.3MP CMOS (no OLPF)
Autofocus Organisation

39 points with 9 cross-type
(Multi-CAM 2700)

51-points with 15 cross-type
(Multi-CAM 3500 II)

51-points with 15 cross-blazon
(Multi-CAM 3500)
Metering Organization

2,016 pixel RGB sensor

91,000 pixel RGB sensor

91,000 pixel RGB sensor
ISO sensitivity range

100-6400
(25,600 expanded)

100-12,800
(51,200 expanded)

64-12,800
(51,200 expanded)
Max shutter speed

1/4000th

1/4000th

1/8000th
Shutter rating

150,000 releases

150,000 releases

200,000 releases
Accessory connector

Multi-interface

Multi-interface

10-pivot spiral-in type
Memory card slots

2 SD slots

ii SD slots

1 SD, ane CompactFlash
Discontinuity command in live view/video

No

Yes

Yes
LCD

Fixed 3.ii"
920k dots

Tilting 3.2"
one.2m dots

Stock-still 3.2"
1.2m dots
Maximum frame rate

6 fps

6.5 fps

5 fps
Moving picture Way

1080/30p

1080/60p

1080/60p
Wi-Fi

Optional WU-1b

Born

Optional WT-5A
Battery life (CIPA)

900 shots

1230 shots

1200 shots
Dimensions

141 x 113 ten 82 mm
(5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 in)

140.5 x 113 ten 78mm (5.half dozen x 4.5 x iii.i in)

146 ten 123 ten 82 mm
(5.viii x 4.9 x three.3in)
Weight (with battery)

760 thou (i.seven lb)

755 g (1.7 lb.)

880 grand (ane.ix lb.)

Pricing and Accessories

The D750 has an MSRP of $2299/£1799 torso just or $3599/£2349 with the 24-120mm F4G lens. In the balance of Europe it's priced at €2149 for the body and £2699 with the 24-85mm F3.five-4.5G lens.

The optional MB-D16 grip can hold an boosted EN-EL15 or six AA batteries. The GP-1A GPS receiver plugs into the photographic camera's accessory terminal.

Aside from lenses and external flashes, one of the nearly popular D750 accessories will be its pricey MB-D16 grip. The grip tin can agree some other EN-EL15 or six AA batteries (with included adapter) and too has additional controls for portrait shooting. Like the D750 itself, the grip is weather-sealed.

Travelers can use the GP-1A GPS receiver, which attaches via the hot shoe and connects to the accessory port (to which you also plug in wired remotes).

If the born Wi-Fi isn't good enough for you, there'due south the UT-1 Communications Unit which can ship photos direct to a computer or FTP server over Ethernet (or wirelessly, if you buy the adapter).

Review timeline:

September 12, 2014: Original preview published
November 25, 2014: Controls, shooting experience, studio test added
December 19, 2014: Review completed with features, AF, video, lab tests, and conclusion pages.