Nikon D750 tops Japan's used-camera sales as DSLR demand endures
A 12-year-old Nikon DSLR just outranked newer mirrorless bodies in Japan’s used market, with the D750 averaging ¥69,997. That makes it more than nostalgia: it is still a value play.
A 12-year-old DSLR just did what many newer mirrorless bodies could not: it finished No. 1 in Japan’s used-camera market. Minna Camera’s April 2026 ranking put the Nikon D750 at the top with an average transaction price of ¥69,997, about $450, and it was the only DSLR in the top 10.
That result matters because the rest of the list looked thoroughly modern. The used-body chart was dominated by mirrorless models such as the Canon EOS R6, Sony a7 IV, Canon EOS R7 and Sony ZV-E10 II. In other words, the D750 was not winning in a retro corner of the market. It was beating current-generation cameras in a resale environment that is supposed to reflect what buyers actually want to carry and shoot with right now.
The D750’s staying power starts with what Nikon built in 2014. Nikon Corporation announced the camera on September 12, 2014, with Japan launch planned for September 25, 2014. Nikon Imaging Japan described it as a compact, lightweight, slim FX-format body, and the spec sheet gave it real enthusiast appeal: a 24.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, tilting LCD and built-in Wi‑Fi. It landed as a full-frame camera that was easier to justify than the flagships above it.
That value equation has held up. Used D750 bodies on KEH currently range from $398 for a bargain unit with damaged rubber grips to $712 for an excellent-plus body with battery and charger. For photographers shopping with a budget, that keeps the D750 in a sweet spot: full-frame image quality without the entry cost of many newer bodies.
The market signal goes beyond one camera. Minna Camera’s April lens ranking was led by the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, Canon held the top three lens spots, and 9 of the top 10 lenses used mirrorless-era mounts. MPB says mirrorless overtook DSLR as the dominant camera system in 2021-2022, yet the D750 still surfaced as the strongest used body in this chart. That gap says something useful about buying behavior: photographers still reward affordable full-frame performance and systems that keep lens costs manageable.
So is the Nikon D750 still a smart buy in 2026? For a shooter who wants a low-cost full-frame body with proven handling and a deep used-lens market, yes. As a statistical curiosity, it would not be leading the used charts.
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