Reviews written by Angelo Fragliasso

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Angelo Fragliasso
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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Angelo Fragliasso

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Nikon D780

Pros: Robust body and excellent construction, autonomy, file quality even at the highest iso (>6400), advantages of an ML without being

Cons: Flash absence, price of the new, BG grip absence, weight (a little) greater than the D750

Opinion: After much reflection on the purchase of the D780 or a Z6/Z6II I opted for the D780. Because? I didn't want to throw the many F-system lenses in my possession and with which I developed a great feeling, nor did I want to use the FTZ queuing to use my lenses on ML, losing any advantages of weight and footprint. I didn't even want to give up the double slot (in case of Z6) or use memories that cost as much as a small compact! Finally, I didn't want to give up the infinite autonomy of reflexes... So, only possible choice: D780. I am a Nikon user from the F80, passing through almost all the digital of medium high level (including, D300/D700/D800/D810...), and in recent years, to lighten the race and for changed needs I then went on the D750 to which I joined the D780. After a few months of use, I feel like I can write a review. The D750 and D780 cameras, are very similar to each other but the newcomer shows itself, already to the touch, more "professional", a little heavier, grip a little improved, flash absence that makes it really tropicalized (although the lack of flash i can feel it). Exceptional file quality: they have improved the already excellent rows of the D750 species at the high iso. I was stunned in front of rows taken at 10000 iso. Up to 800 iso, only a very trained eye notices the iso increase (so much so that I use the iso car in fluency up to 400 when I shoot at speed and want a parachute). Up to 6400 files are usable and very workable, casting the dynamic range very little. Tested up to 12800 without major trouble. The 24Mpx sensor combined with the new processor does not penalize any optics unlike BigMpx that prefer lenses of always excellent quality. Very fast focus from both viewfinder and Live View. Burst from 7FPS reaching as many as 12 in LV. Completely silent shooting in LV also directly through the touch screen, automatic focus stacking, live histogram while shooting in LV, live exposure during shooting in LV. Double SD slot: nothing new but remember that it is cheap, reliable and universal. Shoot and download everywhere and, with a few dozen euros, buy other cards (also at Coop) if you need them without fainting in XQD. Full connectivity with BT and wifi for use via Snapbridge app that works discreetly. Finally, I want to say a few words on the Live View of this camera, defined by many as "hybrid". For sure, through the screen allows it to be used (almost) as a mirrorless. Giving the possibility to seal on 273 points, to shoot by touching the screen (sealing at the same time), to see the exhibition live and to shoot in a completely silent way. All this using my optics and without having to buy the new gold weight S optics (selling mine as old irons). After years of NOT using (if not very sporadic) the live view with SLRs I discovered how convenient it is to use it, to look for particular angles without splitting your back, or to evaluate the exposure and the bubble by holding it on an easel. The completely silent shot inside is phenomenal and, combined with the iso seal and the ability to shoot by tapping the screen, allows you not to disturb even in the case of churches or museums. In conclusion: a thoroughbred reflex for those who want again but do not want to get rid of its optics and not give up the REFLEX system and, at the same time, have available some improvements of the ML system. If Nikon decided to continue along this line he would have a lot of loyal people who would not force to change the system and who, perhaps happy with their D700/D750 would buy a reflex... as long as it goes down in price.

sent on March 30, 2021