Nikon D780 DSLR Camera with 24-120mm Lens

The Nikon D780 is a fabulous all-around stills and video camera for folks who prefer the DSLR-format. It's well-built, comfortable to shoot with and highly customizable. Autofocus performance is, for the most part, excellent.

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  Stills and video shooters looking for a DSLR-style camera that can do it all.

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  Anyone requiring in-body image stabilization or folks seeking a small/light package.

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 everywhere.

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

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

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 is one of the best full-frame options around.

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

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  Big and heavy, Expensive

Michael Topham looks at how Nikon has improved one of its most popular full frame DSLRs and made an even more impressive all-rounder

For people who are familiar with Nikon DSLRs, the D780 will feel like "an old friend", with excellent handling and ergonomics, along with the latest technology and advances borrowed from the Nikon Z mirrorless range.

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  Excellent noise performance, Excellent image quality, 4K video looks great, Impressive battery life possible, Solid and dependable weather-sealed body, Built-in help system

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  OVF focus and metering not as advanced or accurate as live-view, Leaving Bluetooth transfer on can quickly reduce battery life, Some will miss the lack of built-in flash

Nikon, the Japanese camera maker, launched its latest DSLR camera, the Nikon D780 in India. The company revealed details of the D780 at the recently concluded CES 2020. Just hours after the initial announcement, Nikon shared the pricing and availability details for India as well.

I bought a Nikon D750 in 2014 when it was introduced. I wrote a sterling review and have found it to be the best camera I have ever owned and is continuing to serve me well six years later. I was intrigued by the newly-introduced Nikon D780 and purchased one a few days ago.

I recently purchased a d780 today.It seems like great camera but the flash is not working in TTL.it works when i have a trigger in the hot shoe no problem but once i put the flash in the hot shoe it is not firing correctly.either the exposure is way under or way over exposed.I am using a flashpoint...