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Is the Nikon D780 good for Sports Photography?

Nikon D780
$2,296.95

Nikon D780 Sports Photography Score

EXCELLENT
Nikon D780 has a score of 90 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography. It will satisfy all your need in Sports Photography, no need to look further for other cameras.
Read our detailed Nikon D780 Review

Nikon D780 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.
Environmental Sealings
Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
Nikon D780's 1/8000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.
15 Cross Type Focus sensors
Cross sensors are more sensitive to light and they lock faster and more precisely.
51 Focus Points
In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.
Good Battery Life: 2260 shots
In most sports events, you shoot at high speed for a long time and this drains the battery pretty quick. With a battery life of 2260 shots per charge, you won't run out of juice or have to change battery very frequently in the middle of an event.
Good Low Light ISO
A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.
Wireless Connection
It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.
Good Ergonomics&Handling
With lots of external control and a good ergonomics, Nikon D780's body is very good for sports photography.
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Anti Flicker feature
Many sporting events involve flickering lights that cause unwanted effects on the photos. Anti flicker feature reduces this effect, although generally reduces the maximum continuous shooting speed of the cameras.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Nikon D780 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Nikon F mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Nikon D780.

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Nikon D780 Alternatives in Mid-size SLR cameras for Sports Photography

Sony A99 II

Compare D780 vs A99 II

42 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #29
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #1

Sony Alpha A99 II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 93
Sports 91
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D780

Compare D780 vs D780

25 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #34
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #3

Nikon D780
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 90
Daily
Landscape

Sony A77 II

Compare D780 vs A77 II

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #77
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #18

Sony SLT-A77 II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Pentax K-1

Compare D780 vs K-1

36 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Pentax KAF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #38
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #4

Pentax K-1
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 94
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 94
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D850

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46 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #28
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #2

Nikon D850
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 95
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
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Daily
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