The Nikon D810 ($3,299.95, body only) is a full-frame camera with a high-resolution 36-megapixel image sensor, a tank-like build quality, and loads of features that will satisfy pro photographers and serious amateurs alike.

High-resolution full-frame image sensor; 5fps burst capture; Fast 51-point autofocus system; Wide ISO range (32-51200); 1080p60 video capture; Intervalometer and time lapse functions; Sensor omits low pass filter; Dual card slots; Sharp rear LCD; Loads of physical controls.

Expensive; Small Raw mode limited to 9MP; Time lapse limited to 8 hours; No integrated Wi-Fi or GPS

The 36.3 megapixel D810 targets both pro photographers needing that maximum resolution for potentially huge enlargements, as well as aspirational advanced photographers who will appreciate a lower price point than the flagship Nikon D4S .

Rock solid construction; Heavyweight features; 36MP resolution sensor

Weight; Nose smudges on LCD

Whether you're a professional photographer or you just want to shoot like one, the Nikon D810 is a DSLR with serious power. This $3,300 camera is an upgrade to the company's popular D800 and D800E models.

Extreme sharpness due to lack of anti-aliasing filter; Excellent image quality; Excellent autofocus; and fast image processing; Advanced shutter with superlow vibration; Long battery life

Noisy images at high ISO; Difficulty locking critical focus in portrait shots

The D810 is an outstanding pro-level DSLR with the highest resolution on the market, extremely impressive autofocus capability, a long battery life, a fast processing engine, and a wide range of other features for both stills and video.

It may not have every trendy feature under the sun, but there's no arguing with the Nikon D810's superb performance and image quality.

Superb image quality and dynamic range; Great handling and control; Super-fast focusing

No 4K video; Missing a few extra features; Not a huge improvement over D800E

The Nikon D810 is a slam-dunk Editors' Choice. Our only serious knock is the price – $5,000 total if you add quality glass – which is serious money and places the DSLR in rarefied company. We can easily see pros and imaging artists taking the plunge.

The D810 is an outstanding pro-level DSLR with the highest resolution on the market, extremely impressive autofocus capability, a long battery life, a fast processing engine, and a wide range of other features for both stills and video.

Nikon's D800 and D800E caused great excitement when they were first announced in February 2012 largely because of their groundbreaking 36 million pixel count. These two full-frame DSLR cameras are identical apart from the fact that the D800E's sensor has a weaker anti-aliasing (AA) or optical...

The Nikon D810 was announced on June 26, 2014 replacing the D800 and D800E models. Its release followed on-going reports of focus alignment problems with the D800/D800E, which emerged within a couple of months of their release.

One outing with the new Nikon D810 pro digital SLR convinced me that this camera is not only thoughtfully designed, a good fit, and easy to work with right out of the box, but that it's also a solid performer that's beautifully crafted. It has looks, smarts, and savvy, without being pretentious.