Nikon D780 DSLR

Wow, my first DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera, the Nikon D780. I’m fully committed now. I am learning so much about the new to me system. I have a modern CPU lens for it on the way but for my first picture, I wanted to use one of my manual focus Nikkor lens. I chose the 20mm f2.8, mounted it to the body and went outside. Taking a look at the controls, everything is way different so I just focused on our flower pot outside our front door and snapped a pic. I went back inside and started reading about how to get the pic out of the camera (SD card) Nikon has an APP for my iPhone 16pro, SnapBridge so I uploaded to my phone, dug around in the D780 menu and ran the APP, pairing the camera to my phone and boom, I am in.

My first quick photo after turning it on.

The DSLR will keep my film cameras happy. I can feed them premium film and get HQ processing now. I’ll carry two cameras in the field, snaps with the D780 and compose with the F3 or FE2. I can share my MF lens bevy with both.

Also, the D780 has video capabilities so now I can start practicing shooting video, editing on my iPad. The Idea is taking shape. Just about all components are in place. I can now start planning to visit the rock art sites and studying Freemont, Anasazi and Hohokom styles, developing a body of work, images in my mind to use to paint the ideas I have.

Super excited to learn how to use a modern pro level digital camera.

Nikon D780 Review (Maarten Heilbronn)

Nikon D780 (Ken Rockwell)

Nikon D780 Secrets (Ken Rockwell)

Nikon D780 Menu Set Up Guide (Steve Perry)

Nikon D780 Settings - Landscape, Portrait (Leigh & Raymond Photography)

Astrophotography for Beginners - Gear, Settings & Tips (Mallory Davis Photography)