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The Nikon D700's successor Nikon D750 took everybody by shock after its release, the much awaited camera costs $2,500. While it may seem too pricey at first glance, the camera's features are what make it a great buy. Here is why the expensive camera is worth its price.

Image Quality

According to the dpreview website the camera is a full frame model, unlike the previous APS-C format models. It is the first FX format camera. It has a RGB metering sensor with a pixel range of 2,016 to 91,000. Designed for a professional photographer, the camera has a 51 point Auto Focus System. This would mean that even in low light settings the AF would be accurate; this is a feature that would make it better than the more expensive D800 series.

The ISO can be extended up to 51200 and it produces clear images even at low light. Even at a higher ISO, the noise is drastically reduced both for photographs and videos. Videos shot at low light look sharp and there is less visible noise. It has a shutter speed of 1/4,000, a flash sync speed of 1/200 and 150,000 cycle shutter life.

Built-in WiFi

This is the most talked about feature. You now do not have to use a plug-in WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter. The D750 camera comes with a built in WiFi that allows easy transfer of images. After the installation of the Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility app on your mobile device, it can be used to control and browse the contents of the memory card. You can choose images, and transfer files. According to CNet however, this feature is weak and is not a plus point of the camera as thought to be.

HD Video recording

The camera shoots full HD videos at 60 fps and allows manual control over the aperture, ISO and shutter speed. Here is also in-camera Picture Control profiles and multi area mode that allows to manipulate the field of view while recording. It is also possible to record raw footage on an external recorder via the HDMI port. You can also record the footage onto two memory cards and an external device at the same time.

Design and features

Though it is similar in some aspects with the D610 and D810 it is unique in several aspects. It is light weight and slim with a superb handgrip. The design contains magnesium alloy for the top cover and rear, but it is the carbon fiber used in the front that makes it light weight and apt for use. It also has back and front adjustment dials.