Nikon D750 Purchase Fear

[Chopster01]

I want to change from DX to FX and have been dreaming, saving, and scheming to buy a D750. All the things I read or viewed at first were very positive. But now I am hearing about a string of recalls and shutter problems. Should I be wary of buying this camera?

 

[Braineack]

no.

 

[jcdeboever]

I wouldn't buy one. However, there is no questions asked policy in place if you have any issues with the camera at all. I know someone who has had theirs in twice for shutter problem. He recently sold it, well traded it in actually.

 

[Chopster01]

Okay, it's 50/50, and I'm back where I started, lol! So, buy a D750, yay or nay? Which other camera should I buy if not the D750?

 

[astroNikon]

There was a serial number range for the problems with the D750.
I bought mine new from BestBuy last year and have had no problems, my serial number was also outside of the list.

 

[JonA_CT]

No piece of electronics are without issues, unfortunately. If you like the feature set of the D750, buy it.

I bought a used D600. It's shutter spits oil. Nikon fixed it for free. Because people are scared of it spitting oil (and evidently the 9 days it took Nikon to fix the problem for me...), I picked up FF camera for $700.

 

[Braineack]

Okay, it's 50/50, and I'm back where I started, lol! So, buy a D750, yay or nay? Which other camera should I buy if not the D750?

Nikon does a decent job of recognizing flaws/defects and fixing them for free.

 

[benhasajeep]

I think it has been long enough that the cameras from the production line now have updated components! I would not worry about it. There is one for sale on this forum from a member for a very good price BTW!!!

 

[jaomul]

Buy from a reputable seller and...

 

[Chopster01]

I usually buy from B&H.

 

[Peeb]

I would buy one if I didn't already have a Nikon FX

 

[Peeb]

I wouldn't buy one. However, there is no questions asked policy in place if you have any issues with the camera at all. I know someone who has had theirs in twice for shutter problem. He recently sold it, well traded it in actually.

The Angry Photographer is a strange cat, yet oddly compelling when he isn't just flat-out irrational (which happens from time to time).

 

[Designer]

Okay, it's 50/50, and I'm back where I started, lol! So, buy a D750, yay or nay? Which other camera should I buy if not the D750?

What do you want to do with it? What is your motivation to purchase an FX body? If you would not consider a different model, then get the D750.

 

[Destin]

I have one and really like it. It's a great camera with great image quality, however I'm replacing mine with a D810. The only reasons for replacing it are:

1.) My other body is a D500. The D750 is a great camera body, but next to a pro body like the D500 it's control layout just doesn't keep up in fast pace shooting scenarios. The D500/D8xx series cameras have a far better button layout, build quality, and are just generally more user friendly. For a hobbyist this isn't a big deal; but as someone who shoots sports/event coverage it's a deal breaker

2.) More resolution. I'm not huge into chasing megapixels, but I do shoot and print a fair amount of landscape work so the extra resolution will be appreciated by me.

That's it. If you're happy with 24 megapixels and you've never shot with a true professional body, then the D750 is a true workhorse and you'll love it. I wouldn't hesitate to get one based on the recall issues; if you have a problem Nikon will fix or replace it and you'll end up with a new or like new camera body.

 

[benhasajeep]

I usually buy from B&H.

Adorama is very reputable. Cameta has decent prices on Reconditioned bodies as well. Out of many many purchases from KEH. I have only sent one thing back. And they paid the return shipping!