Nikon D810 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
The new Nikon D850 matches both speed and resolution all in the same body. Featuring a redesigned 45.7 megapixel sensor as well as 4K video and tilting 3.2" 2359K-dot touch display makes this an all-round professional work horse. Witness the next stage in evolution for high-resolution photography. The D850 doesn’t simply surpass theincredible image quality of the D810, with 45.7 effective megapixels and ISO sensitivity from 64-25600. It pairsthese with a new level of versatile and uncompromising performance, including continuous shooting speedsof 7 fps (up to 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack*) and the 153-point AF system used inthe flagship D5. It’s the first Nikon F X-format D-SLR camera to offer full-frame 4K UHD video, while time-lapseshooters can create high-resolution sequences even under extremely low light. From landscape to commercialsports, wedding and fashion photography, as well as multimedia shooting, the D850 lets you create astoundingimages that meet the strictest professional requirements.
The new Nikon D850 matches both speed and resolution all in the same body. Featuring a redesigned 45.7 megapixel sensor as well as 4K video and tilting 3.2" 2359K-dot touch display makes this an all-round professional work horse. Witness the next stage in evolution for high-resolution photography. The D850 doesn’t simply surpass theincredible image quality of the D810, with 45.7 effective megapixels and ISO sensitivity from 64-25600. It pairsthese with a new level of versatile and uncompromising performance, including continuous shooting speedsof 7 fps (up to 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack*) and the 153-point AF system used inthe flagship D5. It’s the first Nikon F X-format D-SLR camera to offer full-frame 4K UHD video, while time-lapseshooters can create high-resolution sequences even under extremely low light. From landscape to commercialsports, wedding and fashion photography, as well as multimedia shooting, the D850 lets you create astoundingimages that meet the strictest professional requirements.
The new Nikon D850 matches both speed and resolution all in the same body. Featuring a redesigned 45.7 megapixel sensor as well as 4K video and tilting 3.2" 2359K-dot touch display makes this an all-round professional work horse. Witness the next stage in evolution for high-resolution photography. The D850 doesn’t simply surpass theincredible image quality of the D810, with 45.7 effective megapixels and ISO sensitivity from 64-25600. It pairsthese with a new level of versatile and uncompromising performance, including continuous shooting speedsof 7 fps (up to 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack*) and the 153-point AF system used inthe flagship D5. It’s the first Nikon F X-format D-SLR camera to offer full-frame 4K UHD video, while time-lapseshooters can create high-resolution sequences even under extremely low light. From landscape to commercialsports, wedding and fashion photography, as well as multimedia shooting, the D850 lets you create astoundingimages that meet the strictest professional requirements.
The new Nikon D850 matches both speed and resolution all in the same body. Featuring a redesigned 45.7 megapixel sensor as well as 4K video and tilting 3.2" 2359K-dot touch display makes this an all-round professional work horse. Witness the next stage in evolution for high-resolution photography. The D850 doesn’t simply surpass theincredible image quality of the D810, with 45.7 effective megapixels and ISO sensitivity from 64-25600. It pairsthese with a new level of versatile and uncompromising performance, including continuous shooting speedsof 7 fps (up to 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack*) and the 153-point AF system used inthe flagship D5. It’s the first Nikon F X-format D-SLR camera to offer full-frame 4K UHD video, while time-lapseshooters can create high-resolution sequences even under extremely low light. From landscape to commercialsports, wedding and fashion photography, as well as multimedia shooting, the D850 lets you create astoundingimages that meet the strictest professional requirements.
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Had been undecided between D750 and D810 for a while. After reading lots of reviews and weighing my personal preference on image quality, colour fidelity and it's native ISO of 64 for high contrast landscape shooting. D810 was my final pick and it does meet my expectation with stunning image contrast I have not been able to capture in my previous D5100 and the current D7100. I am not a pro but often being amazed by the stunningly beautiful images printed in BBC Natural History Series Books of my collection. I know D810 is not the camera for those gorgeous BBC wildlife shootings but really wanted to get a pro camera for great images. D850 is very attractive but costs more than twice what I could get a used set of D810. I'd been too used to scene modes and most of the ... MoreHad been undecided between D750 and D810 for a while. After reading lots of reviews and weighing my personal preference on image quality, colour fidelity and it's native ISO of 64 for high contrast landscape shooting. D810 was my final pick and it does meet my expectation with stunning image contrast I have not been able to capture in my previous D5100 and the current D7100. I am not a pro but often being amazed by the stunningly beautiful images printed in BBC Natural History Series Books of my collection. I know D810 is not the camera for those gorgeous BBC wildlife shootings but really wanted to get a pro camera for great images. D850 is very attractive but costs more than twice what I could get a used set of D810. I'd been too used to scene modes and most of the time using only Auto mode in my cropped sensors and I did not pick up much of the photography skills until D810 came on board since it's a pro-grade camera and I am now forced to make settings, adjust exposures, apertures, ISO and so on which I find it a fun to do so and the best thing is I can get the exposure and colour I like from settings. Happy with D810's capability of sharpness, the colour accuracy, and the beautiful bokeh on fast bright lenses! The attached are taken with Nikkor 24-120mm F4 VR and Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG.
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The ugly part: shipping:The only big disappointment was when I received the box at my home, it was wrapped in a slightly larger cardboard box and the insane shipper had popped the bubble packs just to squeeze it into the undersized shipping box. They didn't even properly tape the box and it was about to open along the bottom. Fortunately, the shipper was careful and my camera arrived intact and undamaged.The great part:The 36Mp FX sensor is really appreciated having had a 24Mp D750 which in my opinion made wide angle pictures a little too pixelated for my preferences. Meaning, if say I took a picture of a leaping Dolphin at 25 yards using 24mm, I couldn't blow it up much. With the D810 I can blow up pictures a little more and for me, it's acceptable.The 810 ... MoreThe ugly part: shipping:The only big disappointment was when I received the box at my home, it was wrapped in a slightly larger cardboard box and the insane shipper had popped the bubble packs just to squeeze it into the undersized shipping box. They didn't even properly tape the box and it was about to open along the bottom. Fortunately, the shipper was careful and my camera arrived intact and undamaged.The great part:The 36Mp FX sensor is really appreciated having had a 24Mp D750 which in my opinion made wide angle pictures a little too pixelated for my preferences. Meaning, if say I took a picture of a leaping Dolphin at 25 yards using 24mm, I couldn't blow it up much. With the D810 I can blow up pictures a little more and for me, it's acceptable.The 810 is the first time where I had to RTFM because many features are buried in menu or by combined switch toggles. Yet, these features let you better control the parameters of your shooting experience in ways unimaginable to most. Your reading and experimenting will pay off big time with this camera. For example, defining a minimum shutter speed and forcing the camera to increase ISO to keep your action pictures crisp in varying lighting conditions.Quality of build - the camera feels solid, minus the slight clanking noise emanating from near the flash unit. I believe that this is a sensor of some type and the noise, given my shipping issue, was initially of concern. Just don't shake your camera much.What it is not:It's not a camera for everyday "just snap without thinking" picture takers. True, this camera in default settings will allow an inexperienced person to take great pictures. For those, stay with a DX, series you will be happier and the lenses there are much less expensive. The 810 and its FX lenses are understandably much heavier than the DX counterparts and require top notch tripods to handle the weight. They are bulkier thus requiring more storage space.
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For the photographer on a budget, manufacturer refurbished equipment is the way to go. It doesn't matter what the reason was for it being returned to the factory. It is tested, repaired if necessary, and sent out in pristine condition. Having said that, the body I received was no exception. The only thing missing was the CD and OEM box.After charging the battery and inspecting the camera, your first move needs to be confirming the firmware build and updating if necessary (mine required the update). The firmware and instructions for updating it can be found on the Nikon site.Once the body is up to speed, attach a lens and take it for a spin. Depending on your level of expertise, it may take some time to go through all the menu options and configure the camera to ... MoreFor the photographer on a budget, manufacturer refurbished equipment is the way to go. It doesn't matter what the reason was for it being returned to the factory. It is tested, repaired if necessary, and sent out in pristine condition. Having said that, the body I received was no exception. The only thing missing was the CD and OEM box.After charging the battery and inspecting the camera, your first move needs to be confirming the firmware build and updating if necessary (mine required the update). The firmware and instructions for updating it can be found on the Nikon site.Once the body is up to speed, attach a lens and take it for a spin. Depending on your level of expertise, it may take some time to go through all the menu options and configure the camera to your shooting style. You can load the owner's manual to a mobile device to take with you into the field.Now that setup is done, time to critique:First, the good - the body is solid, easy to hold, and the menus allow for changes on the fly.Second, the not so good - for those inclined to use a battery grip, the D810 is a horse of a different color. Instead of installing a grip into the battery housing that supports multiple batteries, it actually attached to the body locking the battery in the compartment in place until the grip is removed. To make this less problematic, the firmware allows you to select which battery to use first. By selecting the grip's battery, it keeps the camera's battery in reserve until needed.Whether using Nikkor or 3rd party lenses, the process is the same. Both install the same, and both can be micro calibrated in the firmware (focus adjustment can apply to individual len or universal to all lenses).What they don't tell you - the uncompressed, NEF (RAW), in 14 bit mode can produce a 75K file. Be sure to make adjustments to how the file is written to the card(s) to maximize your image quality.In conclusion, the camera bridges the gap between amature and professional quite well, and will be a welcome addition to any aspiring photographer's go bag.
| Brand | Nikon |
| Flash Type | Built-in Flash, Detachable Flash |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame Sensor |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| With Video | Yes |
Used Nikon D810 Body Only - Fair
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Had been undecided between D750 and D810 for a while. After reading lots of reviews and weighing my personal preference on image quality, colour fidelity and it's native ISO of 64 for high contrast landscape shooting. D810 was my final pick and it does meet my expectation with stunning image contrast I have not been able to capture in my previous D5100 and the current D7100. I am not a pro but often being amazed by the stunningly beautiful images printed in BBC Natural History Series Books of my collection. I know D810 is not the camera for those gorgeous BBC wildlife shootings but really wanted to get a pro camera for great images. D850 is very attractive but costs more than twice what I could get a used set of D810. I'd been too used to scene modes and most of the ... MoreHad been undecided between D750 and D810 for a while. After reading lots of reviews and weighing my personal preference on image quality, colour fidelity and it's native ISO of 64 for high contrast landscape shooting. D810 was my final pick and it does meet my expectation with stunning image contrast I have not been able to capture in my previous D5100 and the current D7100. I am not a pro but often being amazed by the stunningly beautiful images printed in BBC Natural History Series Books of my collection. I know D810 is not the camera for those gorgeous BBC wildlife shootings but really wanted to get a pro camera for great images. D850 is very attractive but costs more than twice what I could get a used set of D810. I'd been too used to scene modes and most of the time using only Auto mode in my cropped sensors and I did not pick up much of the photography skills until D810 came on board since it's a pro-grade camera and I am now forced to make settings, adjust exposures, apertures, ISO and so on which I find it a fun to do so and the best thing is I can get the exposure and colour I like from settings. Happy with D810's capability of sharpness, the colour accuracy, and the beautiful bokeh on fast bright lenses! The attached are taken with Nikkor 24-120mm F4 VR and Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG.
The ugly part: shipping:The only big disappointment was when I received the box at my home, it was wrapped in a slightly larger cardboard box and the insane shipper had popped the bubble packs just to squeeze it into the undersized shipping box. They didn't even properly tape the box and it was about to open along the bottom. Fortunately, the shipper was careful and my camera arrived intact and undamaged.The great part:The 36Mp FX sensor is really appreciated having had a 24Mp D750 which in my opinion made wide angle pictures a little too pixelated for my preferences. Meaning, if say I took a picture of a leaping Dolphin at 25 yards using 24mm, I couldn't blow it up much. With the D810 I can blow up pictures a little more and for me, it's acceptable.The 810 ... MoreThe ugly part: shipping:The only big disappointment was when I received the box at my home, it was wrapped in a slightly larger cardboard box and the insane shipper had popped the bubble packs just to squeeze it into the undersized shipping box. They didn't even properly tape the box and it was about to open along the bottom. Fortunately, the shipper was careful and my camera arrived intact and undamaged.The great part:The 36Mp FX sensor is really appreciated having had a 24Mp D750 which in my opinion made wide angle pictures a little too pixelated for my preferences. Meaning, if say I took a picture of a leaping Dolphin at 25 yards using 24mm, I couldn't blow it up much. With the D810 I can blow up pictures a little more and for me, it's acceptable.The 810 is the first time where I had to RTFM because many features are buried in menu or by combined switch toggles. Yet, these features let you better control the parameters of your shooting experience in ways unimaginable to most. Your reading and experimenting will pay off big time with this camera. For example, defining a minimum shutter speed and forcing the camera to increase ISO to keep your action pictures crisp in varying lighting conditions.Quality of build - the camera feels solid, minus the slight clanking noise emanating from near the flash unit. I believe that this is a sensor of some type and the noise, given my shipping issue, was initially of concern. Just don't shake your camera much.What it is not:It's not a camera for everyday "just snap without thinking" picture takers. True, this camera in default settings will allow an inexperienced person to take great pictures. For those, stay with a DX, series you will be happier and the lenses there are much less expensive. The 810 and its FX lenses are understandably much heavier than the DX counterparts and require top notch tripods to handle the weight. They are bulkier thus requiring more storage space.
For the photographer on a budget, manufacturer refurbished equipment is the way to go. It doesn't matter what the reason was for it being returned to the factory. It is tested, repaired if necessary, and sent out in pristine condition. Having said that, the body I received was no exception. The only thing missing was the CD and OEM box.After charging the battery and inspecting the camera, your first move needs to be confirming the firmware build and updating if necessary (mine required the update). The firmware and instructions for updating it can be found on the Nikon site.Once the body is up to speed, attach a lens and take it for a spin. Depending on your level of expertise, it may take some time to go through all the menu options and configure the camera to ... MoreFor the photographer on a budget, manufacturer refurbished equipment is the way to go. It doesn't matter what the reason was for it being returned to the factory. It is tested, repaired if necessary, and sent out in pristine condition. Having said that, the body I received was no exception. The only thing missing was the CD and OEM box.After charging the battery and inspecting the camera, your first move needs to be confirming the firmware build and updating if necessary (mine required the update). The firmware and instructions for updating it can be found on the Nikon site.Once the body is up to speed, attach a lens and take it for a spin. Depending on your level of expertise, it may take some time to go through all the menu options and configure the camera to your shooting style. You can load the owner's manual to a mobile device to take with you into the field.Now that setup is done, time to critique:First, the good - the body is solid, easy to hold, and the menus allow for changes on the fly.Second, the not so good - for those inclined to use a battery grip, the D810 is a horse of a different color. Instead of installing a grip into the battery housing that supports multiple batteries, it actually attached to the body locking the battery in the compartment in place until the grip is removed. To make this less problematic, the firmware allows you to select which battery to use first. By selecting the grip's battery, it keeps the camera's battery in reserve until needed.Whether using Nikkor or 3rd party lenses, the process is the same. Both install the same, and both can be micro calibrated in the firmware (focus adjustment can apply to individual len or universal to all lenses).What they don't tell you - the uncompressed, NEF (RAW), in 14 bit mode can produce a 75K file. Be sure to make adjustments to how the file is written to the card(s) to maximize your image quality.In conclusion, the camera bridges the gap between amature and professional quite well, and will be a welcome addition to any aspiring photographer's go bag.
This is an awesome camera for the advanced beginner or pro. It's got plenty of megapixels, features, and it's rugged, light weight, and dependable. It's great for pros that need some back-up cameras, it's had great reviews, and, best of all, it's a third of the price of new cameras in the same class. I use two of these cameras every day. I've never had a problem with them.
builtI have used a D3 for the past 10 years and believe it is still one of the greatest cameras ever made. However, the D810 is a definite step up and shows the technological advances made during the past decade. Better detector, more resolution, outstanding camera back display, new and great features, and so on. Also, it doesn't have an optical low-pass filter or anti-aliasing filter which means the camera can use the full capabilities of the pro glass I have. The Adorama bundle is worth the extra $ although some of the included items are of marginal value to me. My Gitzo tripod makes the included tripod look like a toy, but then there is that giant price different between them. :-) I mention the D810 has a HDR mode that actually works quite good. I made a few ... MorebuiltI have used a D3 for the past 10 years and believe it is still one of the greatest cameras ever made. However, the D810 is a definite step up and shows the technological advances made during the past decade. Better detector, more resolution, outstanding camera back display, new and great features, and so on. Also, it doesn't have an optical low-pass filter or anti-aliasing filter which means the camera can use the full capabilities of the pro glass I have. The Adorama bundle is worth the extra $ although some of the included items are of marginal value to me. My Gitzo tripod makes the included tripod look like a toy, but then there is that giant price different between them. :-) I mention the D810 has a HDR mode that actually works quite good. I made a few comparisons with it and the bracketing mode and compared the image where I used PTGui to make the HDR image. Getting the battery grip ($ value) for free thanks to Nikon is a good deal. However, it does make the camera heavier and thanks not good for smaller folks. I note that I use Really Right Stuff (RRS) accessories on my cameras and that the L-bracket is different for the D810 with and without the battery grip. Since I'm a big fellow and the weight isn't an issue for me, I purchased the bracket for when I am using the battery grip . I can also mention that the built-in flash works well, but beware that if you are using a long lens (physically) the flash isn't high enough to not cause a bit of shadowing. Using the wedding attachment from RRS to hold the Nikon external flash unit and putting on a Gary Fong diffusor will give one incredible photos of people and things. :-) Bottom line is if you want a great camera that will serve you well for the next decade, then this is the camera to buy and Adorama gave me the best deal. ;-)
I have had this camera for 4 years and always have been frustrated with the focus. 30% of my photos are out of focus. Either it is a calibration problem with lens (all prime) or settings ( have had calibration done), or, the camera has a flaw. Finally giving up and purchasing a new Nikon D850, let's pray I have better luck with it as this is my income. I would also like to add that two out of three cameras ordered from BB seem to have been previously used. I check the shutter count and it is surprising. I do not know how the camera has been taken care of. The outside of the cameras usually show a shine where it has been held by someone for considerable time. Kind of makes me hesitate to pay full price.The other issue is that when you bring a Nikon camera in for ... MoreI have had this camera for 4 years and always have been frustrated with the focus. 30% of my photos are out of focus. Either it is a calibration problem with lens (all prime) or settings ( have had calibration done), or, the camera has a flaw. Finally giving up and purchasing a new Nikon D850, let's pray I have better luck with it as this is my income. I would also like to add that two out of three cameras ordered from BB seem to have been previously used. I check the shutter count and it is surprising. I do not know how the camera has been taken care of. The outside of the cameras usually show a shine where it has been held by someone for considerable time. Kind of makes me hesitate to pay full price.The other issue is that when you bring a Nikon camera in for repair or servicing using Geek coverage, they will not verify the work is being done by a certified Nikon repair person. Thus, wouldn't this nullify the Nikon warrantee? Geek coverage would be recommended for accidental dropping, etc. I have tried to get an answer to this issue but none have been satisfactory. It is what it is. You are dealing with a third party fulfillment so one does not know where the camera is actually coming from. BB does not know either.In light of this, I am purchasing my new camera from a certified Nikon dealer as it is so much of an investment I don't want to take any chances. I would like to add I have taken some stellar photos with the Nikon D810, due to my skills and persistence. But not without extreme stress and quantity of images to get one in perfect focus. Please take into consideration that all above could possibly be user error, however, I've been a photographer for 40 years and used many cameras and never have had this issue. I recommend if you have focus issues either return the camera or send it to Nikon right away. Or exchange for another.
I used my D810 for over a year until I switched to mirrorless. I was very emotional and my eyes filled with tears lol. But this camera is a beast. For over a year, I’ve had never problems. Pictures are sharp and colors are rich. I mostly took portraits of weddings and engagements. I used Nikkor 85mm and 25-70mm 2.8E VR lenses. It was enough to take any wedding pictures. I made a good amount of money out of it. Anyway, I would totally recommend this camera. It is cheap but as strong as Nikon D850 only pixel difference, but when you can take 4k pictures with 12px, why you care pixels! Only disadvantage is it is not good for video and live view is horrible. But I used it only photography and I like to use view finder, so these were not my problems. If you are just ... MoreI used my D810 for over a year until I switched to mirrorless. I was very emotional and my eyes filled with tears lol. But this camera is a beast. For over a year, I’ve had never problems. Pictures are sharp and colors are rich. I mostly took portraits of weddings and engagements. I used Nikkor 85mm and 25-70mm 2.8E VR lenses. It was enough to take any wedding pictures. I made a good amount of money out of it. Anyway, I would totally recommend this camera. It is cheap but as strong as Nikon D850 only pixel difference, but when you can take 4k pictures with 12px, why you care pixels! Only disadvantage is it is not good for video and live view is horrible. But I used it only photography and I like to use view finder, so these were not my problems. If you are just starting as pro photographer, this is best choose!
I've owned this camera for almost three years now, and in that time have used it exclusively on a tripod for landscape and architectural photography. I shoot architecture professionally, and landscapes as a passion. And for those two purposes, the D810 is one of the finest cameras on the market...even despite its aging technology. The D810 is a highly specialized camera, in my opinion. What makes this camera so good on a tripod is also what makes it difficult and frustrating to use hand-held: The extremely high resolution is downright unforgiving, especially at wide apertures. If you miss the target focal plane, even slightly, the photograph is toast. Furthermore, this camera will accentuate the characteristics of the lens, whether intended or unintended. For ... MoreI've owned this camera for almost three years now, and in that time have used it exclusively on a tripod for landscape and architectural photography. I shoot architecture professionally, and landscapes as a passion. And for those two purposes, the D810 is one of the finest cameras on the market...even despite its aging technology. The D810 is a highly specialized camera, in my opinion. What makes this camera so good on a tripod is also what makes it difficult and frustrating to use hand-held: The extremely high resolution is downright unforgiving, especially at wide apertures. If you miss the target focal plane, even slightly, the photograph is toast. Furthermore, this camera will accentuate the characteristics of the lens, whether intended or unintended. For example, if you're using a lens which tends to be soft at wider apertures, with the D810 that image will be REALLY soft. And, if you underexpose an image, this camera will pick up all kinds of noise; bringing out shadows in post is a complicated proposition with the 810. But, what makes this camera so unforgiving is exactly what makes it so darn good: If you take care to properly expose and focus, the D810 will reward you with stunningly beautiful imagery. For that reason, I believe this camera was designed to be used exclusively on a tripod...when the photographer has the time and patience to make sure everything is properly aligned before hitting the shutter release. If you do just that, there isn't a camera on the market which will present you with finer detail, clarity, contrast, and depth of color. When you nail a photo with this camera, post-production is almost unnecessary. There is no need to boost sharpness, saturation, or contrast. In fact, doing so (even slightly) risks making the shot appear overcooked. The sensor for the D810 is extremely sensitive and thorough...for that reason, I'd recommend keeping your ISO under 1600 at all times...any higher and you greatly increase the probability of sucking up all kinds of unwanted chatter. For all indoor architecture, I keep the ISO at 64 and shoot predominately at f/8. Shutter speed is irrelevant since I'm on a tripod and the entire scene remains still. HDR photography is awesomely easy with the D810. I usually bracket with 3 or 5 shots and merge the images via Lightroom or Photomatix. The dynamic range is almost hilariously wide. My copy of the 810 has issues with white balance. Using auto WB leaves photographs excessively warm, and any of the preset WB options almost never achieve acceptable color accuracy. That said, if I set WB manually the camera's good to go and I don't need to adjust color in post. Battery life is exceptional. I've never once had to swap out a battery during a shoot (provided I charged the battery beforehand). If you use this camera exclusively on a tripod (as I do), I would recommend using noise reduction. It doubles the processing time of the photograph (in other words, for example, if your shutter speed is 5 seconds, it takes 10 seconds to process the file with noise reduction on), but it also helps reduce the amount of clutter in the shadows of your image...especially if you're shooting long exposures. Focusing manually with this camera demands the use of live view (unless you have gifted eyesight, which I don't). The little green dot on the focusing screen is unreliable, especially at wide apertures. And as I said before, this camera is unrelentingly harsh on photos that aren't perfectly focused. In sum...if you're a patient photographer who is at home on a tripod, you won't find a more suitable alternative for high-resolution imagery. If you take your time to focus and expose properly, you will be rewarded with images which can be printed at poster-size dimensions, and rewarded with images which can be significantly cropped without any noticeable loss in image quality. I've tested the Sony A7rII...and while it too produces exceptional images, I cannot say confidently that it is any better than the 810 in any measurable capacity. To get better dynamic range and color depth than the 810, you must venture into medium format territory and spend thousands more on equipment. Even though the 810 is several years old, it is still at the very top of the mountain for those seeking full-frame high resolution photographs.
Some minor signs of wear are evident on this camera primarily in the area of the tripod mount where rub marks can be seen. This is not noticeable once the tripod mount was installed. The camera itself functions as though it were brand new. I was surprised by the basic packaging used for shipping the camera. I wasn't necessarily expecting original packaging but the packaging that it came in (one layer of bubble wrap taped over it and otherwise tossed into an oversized box containing similarly wrapped accessories) seemed to be shy of the level of care one might expect with shipping a pricey electronic item. At minimum the extra space in the box should be filled with additional packing material. When the box was placed in another box the void between them also should ... MoreSome minor signs of wear are evident on this camera primarily in the area of the tripod mount where rub marks can be seen. This is not noticeable once the tripod mount was installed. The camera itself functions as though it were brand new. I was surprised by the basic packaging used for shipping the camera. I wasn't necessarily expecting original packaging but the packaging that it came in (one layer of bubble wrap taped over it and otherwise tossed into an oversized box containing similarly wrapped accessories) seemed to be shy of the level of care one might expect with shipping a pricey electronic item. At minimum the extra space in the box should be filled with additional packing material. When the box was placed in another box the void between them also should have been filled. Another item of interest was the accessories shipping with the camera. Most appeared to be in excellent condition while the battery looked like it may have been skipped across a parking lot a few times before being wiped off and placed in the box. While I wasn't expecting everything to be in stellar condition here the receipt of a battery in this condition was a stand out against a background of otherwise well maintained gear.
I had been wanting this camera for years, but it didn't make sense for me to upgrade to it back when it first came out. However, as soon as the next model came out, I knew this model would begin dropping in price and I could justify gettting one (or two) for myself. Like most photogs, I have a large investment in professional lenses and other gear. For the types of photos I take, having 36.3MP RAW files didn't make the purchase of a Nikon D810 a must. My photography has changed to where I am shooting more landscapes and cityscapes, and having a higher resolution full frame camera turned my wants into needs and, as a result, I bought two D810's. As anyone who knows me will tell you, I still very much enjoy shooting film with my Nikon F5, but I sell more of my fine ... MoreI had been wanting this camera for years, but it didn't make sense for me to upgrade to it back when it first came out. However, as soon as the next model came out, I knew this model would begin dropping in price and I could justify gettting one (or two) for myself. Like most photogs, I have a large investment in professional lenses and other gear. For the types of photos I take, having 36.3MP RAW files didn't make the purchase of a Nikon D810 a must. My photography has changed to where I am shooting more landscapes and cityscapes, and having a higher resolution full frame camera turned my wants into needs and, as a result, I bought two D810's. As anyone who knows me will tell you, I still very much enjoy shooting film with my Nikon F5, but I sell more of my fine art work because they are remastered digital fine art pieces made possible with the D810 cameras (and my talent behind the camera as well as on the computer doing post work). I simply love the Nikon D810's and, right now, they are very affordable for most serious amateurs, as well as professionals who can't, or refuse to, move up to the D850 or the newest mirrorless Nikon cameras. As for me, I am perfectly content with my D810's and my F5.
| Brand | Nikon |
| Flash Type | Built-in Flash, Detachable Flash |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame Sensor |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| With Video | Yes |
