Nikon D810 review: specs and price
Nikon D810
Why is Nikon D810 better than the average?
- Sensor size?
35.9 x 24mmvs260.67mm - Megapixels (main camera)?
36.3MPvs18.01MP - Maximum light sensitivity?
51200 ISOvs25079.88 ISO - Battery life (CIPA)?
1200shotsvs411.84shots - Video recording (main camera)?
1080 x 60fpsvs43365.18fps - Noise?
2853 ISOvs1216.06 ISO - Image quality?
97vs71.41 - Fastest shutter speed?
1/8000svs1/3126s
Price comparison
Nikon D810
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D810 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D810 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body) - International Version (No Warranty) | $2,499.95 | |||
| Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body | $2,499.00 | |||
| Nikon D810 Digital SLR Camera Body (Rene...Nikon D810 Digital SLR Camera Body (Renewed) | $2,104.95 | |||
Design
1.weather-sealed (splashproof)
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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
2.Has a built-in focus motor
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The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
3.is dustproof and water-resistant
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The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
4.weight
980g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
6.has an optical viewfinder
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An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
7.Has a hot shoe
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A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
8.screen resolution
1229k dots
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
9.is a system camera
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A system camera has many interchangeable components such as lenses, flashes, and other accessories. System cameras offer greater flexibility than compact cameras.
Optics
1.sensor size
35.9 x 24mm
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
4.maximum light sensitivity
51200 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
6.has AF tracking
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With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
7.Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
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Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
8.fastest shutter speed
1/8000s
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
9.shoots raw
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A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
Videography
1.video recording (main camera)
1080 x 60fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
4.Has timelapse function
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A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
5.has a 24p cinema mode
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24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
1.has a microphone input
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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
2.has a stereo microphone
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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
4.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Battery
1.Battery life (CIPA)
1200shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
2.has a removable battery
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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
3.has a rechargeable battery
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.
4.has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Features
1.noise
2853 ISO
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
3.color depth
25.7bits
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
4.Has a remote control
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A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
5.has an external memory slot
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The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
6.dynamic range
14.8Evs
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
7.has an HDMI output
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Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
8.has an accelerometer
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An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
9.Has dual card slots
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It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
Price comparison
Nikon D810
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D810 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D810 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body) - International Version (No Warranty) | $2,499.95 | |||
| Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body | $2,499.00 | |||
| Nikon D810 Digital SLR Camera Body (Rene...Nikon D810 Digital SLR Camera Body (Renewed) | $2,104.95 | |||
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