What Makes Nikon D810 Outstanding - Complete Review

Introduction to D810:

The Nikon D810 36-megapixel has a big task to complete, taking the place of much-loved D800 and D800E with a single model. Taking the best of both, the D810 has even superior pixel resolution, a wider sensitivity range, superior performance, more proficient video recording, and much more.

Handling is way more enhanced than its predecessors. D810 capture extremely stunning images from the 36-megapixel image sensor with better performance and buffer depths and comes with an improved video feature set and had an extraordinarily wide sensitivity range for its resolution and gives impressive low-light autofocus. This should enable the D810 to record even more detailed pictures than before, and Nikon claims that Nikon D810 produces 'the highest image quality in Nikon's history.

It uses a newly designed sensor, which generally means better noise control. It has also been coupled with Nikon's EXPEED 4 processing engine instead of the EXPEED 3 engine of the D800 and this is also good news for image quality. The EXPEED 4 processing engine also enables an increase in the maximum burst shooting rate at full resolution to 5fps, which was previously 4fps. Then again, the D810 can shoot at 7fps in DX format and capture 15.3Mp images.

The size of the D810's display remains the same as its predecessor at 3.2-inches; the resolution has been increased to 1,229,000-dots while the D800 has 921,000 dots.  The color balance and brightness can be adjustable as per photographer's need.

Image Quality of D810 Vs D800:

The high pixel count of the Nikon D800 it's no surprise because the Nikon D810 has the same 36 million pixels, but it uses a latest designed sensor, which typically means better noise manage. Nikon D-810 has an EXPEED 4 processing engine instead of the EXPEED 3 engine of its predecessor and this is good news for image quality.

Other changes from the D800 includes a higher resolution LCD screen, the ability to record smaller raw images and includes Group-area AF mode, which can also be seen in the D4S. The EXPEED 4 processing engine also enables an increase in the utmost burst shooting rate at full resolution to 5fps. On the other hand, the D810 can shoot at 7fps in DX format.

The D810's cushion capacity has also enhanced and it can capture more raw files than the D800 in a single burst. Let’s suppose it can shoot 47 compressed 12-bit raw files relatively than 21, and 23 uncompressed 14-bit raw files instead of 16. This is major step ahead in making the D810 more of an all-rounder; you need to be prepared for the memory cards to fill up quickly.

The maximum number of JPEG images that can be captured in a single burst, whatever the file size or quality. Exposures more than four seconds are used, when the burst depth is limited by card capacity.

Sensitivity may be set in the native range ISO 64-12,800 and there growth settings stretches from ISO 32 to ISO 51,200, giving better range for shooting at open apertures or in bright conditions as well as better low-light potential.

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Video Quality:

Video might be shot in FX or DX mode and there is a HDMI port, plus the capability to record full-resolution video. While recording video in manual type, sensitivity can be set from ISO 64 to ISO 51,200 while the Auto ISO function allows you to use the maximum sensitivity. This is particularly helpful when combined with the power aperture and two buttons next to the lens mount are used to open up or close down aperture. Video-centric enhancements include superior control over audio recording and allow the user to select the sound range and can reduce the wind noise during recording with the integral microphone. Aural levels can be fine-tuned before and during recording as well.

Nikon has given the D810 a new shutter mechanism that is claimed to decrease vibration giving a viewfinder image with less faint for improved auto focusing and sharper images. Domestic vibrations can be further condensed by a new electronic front shutter that can be used in Mirror confine or Exposure delay mode. Both of these points should enable users to get greater assistance from the camera's prospective resolving power.

Specification:

Model Number:                                 D810

Camera Format:                                 Pro SLR

Currently Manufactured:                   Yes

Tripod Mount:                                    Yes

Weight:                                               34.9 oz (988 g)

Battery Size:                                       5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in.

Sensor Type:                                       CMOS

Effective Megapixels:                         36.3

Sensor Format:                                    35mm

Sensor size:                                         861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm)

Focal Length Multiplier:                     1.0x

Aspect Ratio:                                       3:2

Color Filter Type:                                RGBG

Anti Aliasing Filter:                             None

Self-Cleaning:                                      Yes

Image File Format:                               JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; SRAW; TIFF

Burst shooting per second:                   5.1

Movie Resolution:                                1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)

Video Format:                                       MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio)

Auto Focus:                                           Yes

Manual Focus:                                       Yes

Display Resolution:                               1,229,000 dots (307,250 px)

Maximum ISO:                                      12800

Minimum ISO (native):                         64

Usable Memory Types:                          CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC