Nikon D780

Phase-detection in live view ; Eye AF works very well ; 4K video with 10-bit output ; Weather-sealed design ; 1/8000s to 15m shutter speed

Excellent 24MP full-frame sensor. ; 7fps bursts with tracking. ; 12fps electronic shutter. ; Tilting touch LCD. ; Phase detect focus for video. ; 4K with flat profile. ; In-camera charging.

More expensive than mirrorless alternative. ; Viewfinder autofocus has limited scope of coverage. ; Image sensor isn't stabilized.

The Nikon D780 is as good an SLR as you'll find, but it doesn't offer some of the advantages you get with mirrorless cameras.

Excellent resolution, dynamic range and high ISO performance Lovely JPEG color Superb build quality and weather-sealing Excellent through the finder AF tracking Good face detect reliability in live view and through the finder Reliable live view eye...

Live view subject tracking not reliable and cumbersome to engage No AF joystick or touchpad option Through the finder AF coverage feels limited Different AF-area modes in live view vs through the finder Camera's highest 12fps burst rate hampered by...

The Nikon D780 is a very good camera, all around. Image quality from its full-frame 24MP sensor is class-leading: Raw files offer excellent dynamic range, great noise performance and plenty of detail. JPEG color is also outstanding, though noise...

Excellent image quality. Superb autofocus performance on photography. Long battery life. High maximum shutter speed. Short photo buffer clearing time

Bulky and heavy design.

The Nikon D780 is a great option for sports and wildlife photography. While its max burst rate isn't especially quick, it has an extremely fast max shutter speed and a reliable autofocus system that makes it easy to capture photos of fast-moving...

Beautiful still image quality and razor-sharp 4K video. Close to perfect ergonomics, large viewfinder, extreme battery life, weatherproofing and touch screen. Great all-round SLR camera.

More expensive than the Nikon Z6 it is related to, moderate firing rate, no image stabilizer or the possibility of vertical grip. Missing joystick / pointing focus.

If you are going to have a new system camera, there is a lot more to choose from. It’s not hard to find a camera that is better suited to one than the other, and Nikon’s new Z-Series, Sony’s A-Series, micro four thirds and Fujifilm’s X system have...

Chunky, satisfying handling ; Fast live view AF ; Uncropped 4K video ; Good burst mode ; Dual UHS-II card slots

Dual AF systems ; Manual live view swapping ; Expensive while new

There are no fireworks with the Nikon D780. It doesn’t bring radical new technologies, bar-raising specifications or wacky design features. It’s simply an excellent evolution of a great camera design that has something for enthusiasts and experts...

Plenty of direct access controls Tilting touch-sensitive screen Dual card slots Fast live-view focusing Great battery life

Big and heavy Expensive

We hear a lot of talk about the death of the DSLR, and the unstoppable rise of mirrorless. But DSLRs remain the best choice for many photographers, particularly those who have existing lenses or honed their craft with optical viewfinders – and the D780...