Nikon D810 Review
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. The image sensor omits a low-pass filter, which maximizes detail, putting it in the same class as medium format digital bodies for making large prints, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto subjects with ease. Its 5fps burst rate is on the slow side for sports and action, but more than adequate for events and reportage. The D810 isn't a revolutionary upgrade to the D800 , but it offers a number of improvements and enhancements, making it our Editors' Choice professional D-SLR.
Design and ControlsWhen you pick up the D810, you can feel its weight in your hands. It's hefty, just under 2 pounds without a lens, with that weight packed into a 4.9-by-5.8-by-3.3-inch (HWD) frame. The handgrip is slightly different than that of the D800. It's hard to tell the di...
The Nikon D810 is a high-resolution monster with incredible image quality and performance. It's expensive, but earns Editors' Choice honors.
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; Uncompressed video output via HDMI
Expensive; Small Raw mode limited to 9MP; Time lapse limited to 8 hours; No integrated Wi-Fi or GPS