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Brand | Nikon |
Model Name | Nikon D810 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 36.3 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | Full Frame (35mm) |
Image Stabilization | No |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority |
Form Factor | DSLR |
About this item
- 36.3 MP FX format CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF)
- 30 percent faster Expeed 4 image processing engine. Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec
- 51point AF system and 3D color matrix metering III with a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor
- ISO 6412,800 expandable to 51,200
- Featuring a new raw small size option, which produces 16MP images with much smaller file sizes
- Professional video and audio capabilities
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Auto focus | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.9 | — | — | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | — | — |
For beginners | — | 4.0 | 3.5 | — | — | 4.8 |
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display type | LED-backlit | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
lens type | interchangeable | Interchangeable | Fisheye | Macro | — | Wide Angle |
shooting modes | Aperture-Priority, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Shutter-Priority | Photography Live View mode, Movie Live View mode | Auto, auto (flash off), A (aperture priority), M (manual), P (programmed auto with flexible program), S (shutter priority) and more | Fotograma a fotograma, continuo a baja velocidad, continuo a alta velocidad),Obturador silencioso, Obturador silencioso continuo,Disparador automático, Espejo arriba. | Auto, Programmed auto with flexible program, Shutter-priority auto, Aperature-priority auto, Manual | Landscape, Manual, Aperture Priority, Night Portrait, Portrait, Blossom, Candlelight, Dusk / Dawn, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Scene Modes, Party / Indoor, Night Landscape, Close-up, Autumn Colors, Sunset, Automatic, Special Effects Mode (Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, HDR painting), Beach / Snow, Food, Child, Shutter Priority, Sports |
connectivity tech | HDMI, NTSC, USB 3.0 | HDMI, USB | USB | 3.5mm audio, Ethernet, Mini HDMI, USB 3.0 | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | 4320p | FHD 1080p |
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Auto Focus Technology | Phase Detection, Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1229000 |
Photo Sensor Size | Full Frame (35mm) |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 36.3 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 36.3 MP |
Frame Rate | Up to 60 fps |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 20 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Hotshoe |
Image Stabilization | No |
Flash Modes Description | Fill Flash, Automatic |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
Supported Image Format | H.264, JPEG, MPEG-4, TIFF |
Video Capture Format | mpeg-4;h.264 |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video encoding | NTSC |
Video Input Format | NTSC |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Color Depth | 14 Bits |
Video Output Interface | HDMI, NTSC, USB 3.0 |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 87 Grams |
Battery Life | 1200 Photos |
Removable Memory | Secure Digital Card |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NTSC, USB 3.0 |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 |
Controller Type | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | Optional, via WT-5A or Eye-Fi |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | Brightness Control |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Digital Recording Time | Up to 20 Minutes for Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p, Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p, Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p |
Shock Resistant | FALSE |
Form Factor | DSLR |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | Optional |
Lens Type | interchangeable |
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Optical Zoom | 46 x |
Digital Zoom | 1 |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
Minimum Aperture | 22 |
Autofocus Points | 51 |
Camera Lens Description | No lens included |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 300 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 51200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 32 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Aperture-Priority, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Shutter-Priority |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x |
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Viewfinder Type | Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex |
Screen Size | 3.2 Inches |
Display Type | LED-backlit |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Warranty Type | 12 |
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Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year |
Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year |
Model Name | Nikon D810 |
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Brand | Nikon |
Model Number | 1542 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #153,880 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #236 in DSLR Cameras |
ASIN | B00LAJQVR6 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Guide Number | 39' / 11.89 m at ISO 100 |
Included Components | Usb Cable Clip, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, Viewnx 2 Cd-Rom, Mh-25A Battery Charger, Bf-1B Body Cap, HDMI Cable Clip, UC-E22 USB Cable, MH-25a Battery Charger, BF-1B Body Cap, Nikon D810 Fx-Format Digital Slr Camera Body, DK-17 Eyepiece, Dk-17 Eyepiece, En-El15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body, USB Cable Clip, AN-DC12 Strap, Hdmi Cable Clip, An-Dc12 Strap, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, Uc-E22 Usb Cable, Bs-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover, Bm-12 Lcd Monitor Cover |
Upper Temperature Rating | 40 Degrees Celsius |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | EXPEED 4 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.75 x 3.23 x 4.84 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.16 Pounds |
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Product Description
Harness the power of extreme resolution, jaw-dropping image quality and huge dynamic range in both stills and Full HD 1080p video applications. A newly designed 36.3 megapixel FX-format full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter is paired with the thrilling performance of EXPEED 4 for staggering detail retention, noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, fast frame rates, cinematic video capabilities, in-camera editing features and outstanding energy efficiency. For still and multimedia photographers, The D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The D810 will expand your vision and make you rethink what’s possible. Sensor size is 1.41 x 0.94 in inches. For moving subjects camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway. If subject moves camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3d tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.
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Harness the power of extreme resolution, jaw-dropping image quality and huge dynamic range in both stills and Full HD 1080p video applications. A newly designed 36.3 megapixel FX-format full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter is paired with the thrilling performance of EXPEED 4 for staggering detail retention, noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, fast frame rates, cinematic video capabilities, in-camera editing features and outstanding energy efficiency. For still and multimedia photographers, the D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The D810 will expand your vision and make you rethink what’s possible.
The evolution of high resolution.
One look at the jaw-dropping image quality possible with the D810 and you'll never look at image quality the same way. The level of detail and sharpness, the wide dynamic range and rich tonality in nearly any light is simply staggering—almost unimaginable until now. For still and multimedia photographers including landscape, studio, wedding and portrait pros, the D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile and important tools in your arsenal. With meticulous autofocus, fast frame rates and image processing, smaller file formats, excellent energy efficiency and exciting new capabilities for all manners of shooting, the D810 expands your vision and lets you rethink what’s possible.
One look changes everything
The bar has been raised
The D810 truly raises the bar for image quality and dynamic range. An all-new FX-format full-frame image sensor design—36.3-megapixels with no optical low-pass filter—is paired with Nikon's innovative EXPEED 4 image processing for flawless detail retention from snow white to pitch black, beautiful noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, an extremely wide dynamic range, flattering well-saturated skin tones and much more. The combination reveals the true optical precision of NIKKOR lenses, which provide flawless rendering even at these pixel counts. For those seeking the ultimate in D-SLR image quality, the D810 delivers.
Take productions to the next level
Outstanding on TV, video and film sets
The D810 is the full-frame D-SLR that cinematographers, camera operators and multimedia photographers have been waiting for. Bring the camera's remarkable image quality and dynamic range to 1080p videos recorded at 60/50/30/25/24p uncompressed to an external device, compressed to an internal CF/SD card or both simultaneously. Move between dark and light scenes without any iris or frame-rate adjustments thanks to ISO Auto Adjust. Smoothly change a shot's depth of field with power iris control. Shoot in a flat picture style that enhances dynamic range and streamlines post-production work. Even enjoy broadcast-caliber audio control right in the camera. Let the D810 and the vast collection of NIKKOR lenses take your production to the next level.
Command performance
Where speed and accuracy converge
The D810 performs with astounding speed and precision. Capture 5 fps at full resolution and in 5:4 crop mode, 6 fps in 1:2 crop mode and 7 fps in DX-crop mode*. Enjoy tack-sharp focus—crucial in high-resolution images—thanks to an Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor that uses 51 focus points, including 15 cross-type sensors, 11 of which work all the way to f/8, plus a new Group Area AF. Internal vibration has been nearly eliminated with a newly designed sequencer mechanism and Electronic Front Curtain Shutter system. You can even quickly spot-check your focus by zooming in 46x on the large 3.2-inch 1,229k-dot display with RGBW alignment and monitor highlights during video capture with zebra striping right in the display. The D810 is as nimble as it is precise.
*When using optional MB-D12 battery pack and EN-EL18a battery (for up to 100 jpeg shots)
Liberating versatility
Thrilling new capabilities and inspiration
The D810 is a versatile camera for versatile shooters. Produce stunning star-trail images with unlimited continuous shooting—capture images for as long as your battery or memory card will allow. Create smooth, even time-lapse sequences thanks to new Exposure Smoothing. Preserve details in both the shadowy and bright areas of stage performances and other spot-lit situations with Highlight-weighted Metering. Use the D810's pop-up flash as a Commander for Nikon's Creative Light System—a major convenience for location photographers. Save your files in a new 12-bit uncompressed RAW size S* format that's half the size of RAW size L. Wherever your passion and inspiration takes you, the D810 will follow.
*In-camera RAW processing or some retouch options, such as image overlay, cannot be applied.
Supplied Accessories
- D810 Body Only
- EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25a Battery Charger
- USB Cable Clip
- HDMI Cable Clip
- UC-E22 USB Cable
- AN-DC12 Strap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
- DK-17 Eyepiece
- BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover
- NikonView NX2 CD ROM
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Customers like the quality, clarity, shutter, and focus of the digital camera. They mention that it's a very capable high quality machine, produces amazing 8.5 x 11 photos, and has a much quieter shutter mechanism. They also appreciate the speed, saying it snaps into focus quickly and is deadly accurate. Customers also like the ease of use, value, and light capability.
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Customers like the quality of the camera. They say that it's a very capable high-quality machine, with outstanding quality. They also mention that the DR is better than any camera out there, and the in-camera HDR works well.
"...Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing. And you can still use the same battery grip, and batteries, as the D800...." Read more
"...This camera is awesome. As I write this review, I've got about 1700 shutter releases on the clock - almost all from long exposures...." Read more
"...display, and this camera with its "giant family size" sensor, excels at that stuff...." Read more
"...First of all, the D810 is a very solid, well built camera, with a feel very close to the D700...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the camera. They mention that the picture quality is amazing, the resolution is enough so that you can take that long-shot and then crop/zoom, and there's so much detail in each photo that you don't have to worry about cropping. The images out of this machine are matchless, and the detail is preserved and produces great 8.5 x 11 photos even after heavy cropping, with a finer grain that is much less objectionable.
"...in during post processing the detail is preserved and produces great 8.5 x 11 photos even after heavy cropping...." Read more
"...Of course, that extra resolution is perfect for landscapes and cityscapes...." Read more
"...Yes, they are really that good. I believe that the smaller pixels actually create a finer grain that is much less objectionable (and less visible)..." Read more
"...In short, the D810 is capable of some high quality photographs, with a tremendous amount of headroom in the RAW files...." Read more
Customers like the shutter of the digital camera. They mention that it is smooth and quiet, with less noise and vibration. Customers also appreciate the quieter shutter click and the sound of the shutter.
"...Focusing speed. Focusing quality, Focusing consistency. Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing...." Read more
"...The "Quiet" shutter is a good feature and keeps the shutter noise level down for quiet moments...." Read more
"...The D810 has a much quieter shutter for shooting in quiet environments, and the D750 is more portable for when you need to go smaller/lighter...." Read more
"...The quiet mode is really nice when shooting a wedding that is very ..quiet...." Read more
Customers generally like the speed of the digital camera. They mention that it's faster and significantly quieter than the d800, the speed in low-light situations is unmatched by any camera, and the speed is phenomenal. This really saves a lot of processing time. Customers are also impressed with the pro performance improvements in ISO, focusing, and new video, and that it has better AF capabilities and lower native ISO capability.
"...I love the 1.2x crop mode, which both speeds up the frame rate from 5 to 6FPS, and also reduces the files from 36 to 25MP...." Read more
"...The speed in low-light situations is unmatched by any camera any of my photography friends have, and being able to bump that ISO way up is amazing,..." Read more
"...Pro:- Processing time is faster- It is lighter than D800. Which mean less weight hang on your neck.- ISO can go less than 50...." Read more
"...The faster shutter is nice but the feature I like most is how smooth and quiet the new shutter box is. No more mirror slap, aspecially in Q mode...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the digital camera. They mention that it has an amazing autofocus, snaps into focus quickly, and is deadly accurate.
"...Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing. And you can still use the same battery grip, and batteries, as the D800...." Read more
"...Focusing is very fast and at one point I thought I was on "Manual" focus mode since I didn't hear the lens motor working but after further testing..." Read more
"...The D810 snaps into focus quickly and is deadly accurate...." Read more
"...Resolution, Colors and Dynamic Range are incredible- Autofocus is quick and accurate in reasonable light, I found continuous AF to be pretty..." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera. They say that it is worth the price for anyone serious about photography, and is worth an upgrade. Some mention that the camera is in great condition and has outstanding upgrades.
"...Yes, it's a pricey camera, but well worth it, as far as I'm concerned...." Read more
"...I guess is should for the price! You could argue that it's reasonable to knock off a star due to price though I won't...." Read more
"...Overall this is one of the best bargains in a professional grade camera, completely capable of handling just about any assignment. A great camera!" Read more
"...The price is dropping as is typical during this period just before they announce a follow-on product (maybe a D820?) in early 2016...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the camera. They say that the controls are easy enough to get used to when making the switch from Canon, and the camera is intuitively deployed by non-Pro's alike. It is perfect for stepping from beginner to intermediate photography, and manipulated settings can be easily activated and de-activated without going through the menu. Customers also love that so many controls are accessible as buttons on the outside of the cam. They also appreciate the quiet shutter and the controls being an extension of their hand.
"...There is more control over what buttons you can overload. That is welcome...." Read more
"...The layout of the various controls and especially the monitor menu are layed out very well and there never is a time when one has to hunt to change..." Read more
"...I love that so many controls are accessible as buttons on the outside of the camera...." Read more
"...The D810 is fit for Pro use but intuitively deployed by non-Pro's alike...." Read more
Customers generally like the light capability of the camera. For example, they say it has amazing low light performance, clear images, and can handle dark areas with high ISO. The autofocus is quick and accurate in reasonable light, and it makes night shots look like night shots. Some say that the D750 is better for low light focusing, but the D810 is still good.
"...Autofocus is quick and accurate in reasonable light, I found continuous AF to be pretty accurate and kept up with most things I tried shooting-..." Read more
"...the ISO higher than 800-1000 and I love that it keeps the golden tones of background lights unlike some Canon's that I've seen...." Read more
"...Now, my portraits are plagued with infuriating shadows and blurriness, all thanks to the flash that won't fire...." Read more
"...And, as an added bonus, the image quality and low light capabilities of the D810 are--incredibly--a little bit better than the old cameras...." Read more
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Enter the D810. Received mine just a few days ago. It focuses quickly and accurately. Most lenses require no focus adjustment. The variability in sharpness that I experienced with my D800 is fundamentally gone. My 70-200 VR (not VRII) which was unusable on my D800 is only not great on the long end on the D810. My 70-300 VR is usable on the D8100, more than usable at most FL. I would not use it >200mm on the D800 for any reason, not so on the D810. The 70-200 f4 is great on both, as well the primes. Just to say, I have more lens choices now. In some cases I'm talking significant differences. I can only assume in some cases there is significant (and negative) interaction between the anti-aliasing filter and some lenses. I took flat field test shots with all of my lenses with both cameras yesterday, and the differences were clear and in some cases far out of proportion to simply the increased sharpness due to no AA filter (using the difference with 50 1.8G and 85 1.8G primes as a baseline). Differences with primes were honestly minor.
Focus speed is improved. Focus accuracy is improved. That isn't taking the new focus modes into account, which I haven't tried yet. Mirror slap is very much reduced. Between these changes, I can hand-hold at slower speeds and get results I am amazed with. Especially with the 70-200 f4, I can hand hold at significantly less than 1/shutter speed and get very sharp results. With the D800, it took >1/200s or even much higher with longer lenses to get anything good handheld. Honestly, the difference is very significant in D810 results vs D800.
Live view focusing is much improved. My D800 was terrible. D810 is quite sharp and gives very consistent results on each focus attempt. Some have possibly not seen a change in Live View focusing, but I did.
I was reluctant to purchase the D810, but finally decided to give it a try. Within an hour, I was sure I was keeping it. I had decide to sell several lenses before getting the D810. Now, I will likely keep them.
I can't comment on coming from D800E, as I don't own that. From a D800 owner, having both now, I will sell my D800 and love my D810. Honestly, with the D800 in situations such as on a vacation, at a race, or in any situation where you don't get a chance to do it over, I was never confident I was going to get a good result. That was never true with my D300, I knew what it would do and knew what the result would look like. . And I don't believe it will be true with the D810 as well - in fact I believe it will turn out to be even more consistent (and good) than my D300. That is piece of mind that I've needed and didn't get with my D800.
There are other improvements as well few have mentioned. There is more control over what buttons you can overload. That is welcome. You can now overload the Lens M/A-M button, the Video Record button, and the Bracket button, as well as the buttons you could already overload on the D800. There are several other interesting Menu additions that I have yet to understand.
Every issue I had with the D800 has been addressed on the D810. Focusing speed. Focusing quality, Focusing consistency. Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing. And you can still use the same battery grip, and batteries, as the D800. It's not an inexpensive upgrade. But for me, it is worth it.
I haven't really compared the noise between the ISO 3200 and 6400 settings as I never really had to go above 3200 for the pictures that I take. I find that most indoor and wedding environments have sufficient light to be able to use ISO settings of 3200 and below. The results are just fine.
The newly formed grip does provide a bit different feel over the D800 grip, However, it isn't that significant in my mind. The "Quiet" shutter is a good feature and keeps the shutter noise level down for quiet moments.
The AF-ON button is a bit of a reach for me but then again I have short fingers. Setting up the various focusing or exposure modes is very easy and is accomplished by using the LCD screen. The layout of the various controls and especially the monitor menu are layed out very well and there never is a time when one has to hunt to change a function. This isn't always true on other cameras that I have owned.
The D810 has upgraded many of the video functions over the D800. However, given that I don't do much video I will not comment on any of these changes. However, it is nice to know that top quality video is capable with the D810.
The only negative was that the first D810 I received locked up within a week and I had to take the battery out in order to get it to work again. This occurred several times and after discussion with Nikon service department they determined that the camera was defective and to return it. This only occurred under certain conditions and was repeatable. This must have been a quirk with that given unit as the new unit works flawlessly. I contacted Amazon about the problem and given their absolutely superior return policy I had a brand new D810 in less than 24 hours. Can't say enough about how well I was treated by Amazon regarding their return policy. I give them 10 STARS. Yes.........I would recommend the D810 to anyone who wants/needs a high quality DSLR camera.
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El video se ve muy bien y es el micrófono es muy sensible, no tengo mucho con ella por lo que no puedo dar muchos comentarios pero sí la recomiendo en base a lo que he revisado, usado y leido.
Lo que no me dejo nada contento fue el empaque, quien está acostumbrado a las mensajerías de USA se va a desilusionar, en este caso fue Estafeta y lo único que hizo fue meter la caja de la cámara en otra caja mas grande para que no se viera que es lo que estaba adentro. Su "protección" fue papel doblado que no sirvió de nada ya que la caja de la cámara bailaba, espero la hayan tratado con cuidado ya que no es un producto de 2 pesos y si le pasa algo por ese ajetreo deben hacerse responsables de la falla.
The camera I bought was the best price I could find. When they shipped, I realized it was coming from the US - so I raised the issue about warranty. Turns out the warranty was through them, and they are not an authorized Nikon dealer. When pushed some more, they said the warranty was for 1 year, whereas Nikon normally has a 2 year warranty. I returned the camera and purchased it locally, where I could have solutions if a problem arises. In the past I have had problems with my pop up flash, and the spot metering.
The camera itself is a dream. The pictures it takes is absolutely stunning.
Here is a low light picture using a Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro lens.
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2014
The camera I bought was the best price I could find. When they shipped, I realized it was coming from the US - so I raised the issue about warranty. Turns out the warranty was through them, and they are not an authorized Nikon dealer. When pushed some more, they said the warranty was for 1 year, whereas Nikon normally has a 2 year warranty. I returned the camera and purchased it locally, where I could have solutions if a problem arises. In the past I have had problems with my pop up flash, and the spot metering.
The camera itself is a dream. The pictures it takes is absolutely stunning.
Here is a low light picture using a Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro lens.
PS: Need to have tons of memory options as a single RAW file is about 78mb, a good quality strap and quality lenses to get most out of D810.
JP