Nikon D750

The Nikon D750 is a full-frame DSLR released in 2014, built around a 24.3-megapixel sensor and the Nikon F mount. That combination suits photographers who want a large sensor for shallow depth of field, especially anyone who already owns F-mount lenses.

At 750 g with a 141 x 113 x 78 mm body, it carries like a mid-size DSLR rather than a travel camera. An optical pentaprism viewfinder handles composition, with live view available when the screen suits the shot better.

Dual SD slots and a 1230-shot battery rating make storage and power easier to plan across a busy shoot, with fewer card changes and battery swaps along the way.

A 24.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, handled by the Expeed 4 processor, produces files with enough resolution for large prints and generous cropping. The Optics score of 71 reflects these specification strengths, placing the D750 in the top 23% of cameras in our database for Optics.

The 51-point autofocus system offers plenty of focus areas for off-centre compositions, and bursts reach up to 6.5 frames per second. That rate is a maximum rather than a sustained-speed promise, so it suits short bursts of movement rather than long action sequences.

Sensitivity runs from ISO 100 to 25600, which gives room to keep shutter speeds usable in dim interiors or evening light. The 1/4000s maximum shutter speed is fast enough for most subjects, though wide-aperture shooting in bright sun may call for a neutral density filter.

There is no in-body stabilisation, so sharp results at slower shutter speeds depend on steady technique, a stabilised lens or a tripod. The optical pentaprism viewfinder gives a clear, immediate view for framing.

Video is a secondary capability here, and the modest score of 56 reflects that. The score draws on the Full HD resolution ceiling, the 60fps maximum frame rate and the absence of a built-in time-lapse mode. That profile fits occasional clips and web sharing rather than 4K production work.

Clips are saved as MOV files, a single container format for every clip the camera records. Both ceilings keep footage within familiar high-definition territory rather than ultra-high-definition or high-frame-rate capture.

There is no built-in time-lapse function, so that look requires an external trigger or assembling still frames in software afterwards. For a camera focused on stills, the video tools on board are serviceable but simple.

The 3.2-inch LCD carries 1,229,000 dots, sharp enough for checking focus and fine detail during playback. It also tilts, which makes waist-level and overhead framing practical. There is no touch input, so settings changes go through the buttons and dials.

Wi-Fi is built in for wireless connectivity; Bluetooth is absent. There is no GPS, so geotagging means recording locations by other means.

Weather sealing helps the body cope with dust and moisture in the field. A built-in flash covers quick fill light, and support for an external flash unit handles stronger lighting setups. The Features score of 59 reflects strengths such as weather sealing, the screen and live view, with touch control and Bluetooth absent.

Two card slots take SD, SDHC and SDXC media, so you can carry more capacity and swap cards less often during a busy shoot.

The EN-EL15 battery carries a rating of 1230 shots per charge. Real endurance varies with how much live view, Wi-Fi and playback you use, but that figure suggests only rare battery changes during a normal stills shoot.

There is no USB charging, so the battery cannot be topped up from a USB cable; a spare EN-EL15 covers situations where charging between shoots is inconvenient. The storage and battery score of 79 reflects dual card slots and the battery rating, offset by the missing USB option.