Nikon D810 via Adorama
Photo geeks, gear heads, and camera nerds listen up! This post is just for you. Nikon today (or yesterday by the time I post this…) just announced the new D810, a consolidation of the D800 and the D800E. I’m a photographer and not a gear review guy, but I get a lot of requests from readers to weigh in…. should you get one? Should you pass? While that is much more of a personal question, my hope is to add a little value to the core camera geek’s potential purchaser’s day by sharing my initial thoughts. Keep in mind, I’m referring mostly to the ‘concept’ of the camera (is it a good camera in the line of pro / am lineup), do the specs make sense, and do I think it’s a good value.
So then, here’s a quick 2 cents… The D800 was a super solid camera when I posted about it two years ago, but the D810 adds a handful of meaningful upgrades to the system. Some of its improvements below:
_36.3 megapixel full-frame sensor (same as D800) but paired with Expeed 4 processing for sharper images, 30% faster
_up to 5fps still image shooting (7 if you’re in DX with a battery grip)
_1080p HD video at 60, 30, and 24 fps.
_noise-free images from ISO range of 64-12,800 (expands to ISO 32-51,200).
_Live View with spot white balance
_Built in stereo microphone for audio recording
_weight = 31.7 oz (roughly the same as the D800)
_Expeed 4 engine
_51-point AF (straight outta the D4s)
_Zebra stripes for exposure checking in video mode
_Uncompressed HDMI output with simultaneous recording to memory card (bonus)
This might look and feel like the same camera as the D800, but that upgrade to the Expeed 4 processing is going to make a LOT of the difference here (same processing system from the D4s I think!) It’ll allow for crisper shots at high ISOs and jettisons the low pass filter from earlier iterations of the D800. Not only that, but thanks to the updated processor, the D810 shoots slightly faster as well. Note: I have had ZERO face time with the camera, so I can’t go too in-depth on all the changes, but if they send me one, I’ll have more to say/share (BTW, I’m not counting on it. They got scared of me when I started using iPhones and Canon’s to shoot video… Golden boy to Anarchist 🙂
If you haven’t seen the pictures of it, she’s very, very similar to the D800, but check out images of the camera below in case you want to get an idea of what you’re in for.
The question I’m asked every time a new camera comes out… Chase, are you getting this camera? My answer in this case is no. But not that I wouldn’t want it… It just can’t replace my D4. It would be great wildlife or portrait shooter, but I do too much high speed action and need that 10 or 11 Fps. I also don’t need to chop up my sensor to get 36 megapixels… But I see why some people would love it. So that’s all for me on this quick hit. You asked, so I posted 😉 LMK what y’all think/ first impressions/feelings and I’ll try to respond?
[Reminder that Nikon plays close attention to this blog, so your comments on this post — glowing or otherwise — might help inform Nikon about what you’re thinking.]Get all the juicy Nikon D810 updates and/or pre-order over at Adorama.
No focus peaking or some way of quickly checking focus? I’m hardly a pro but i’m finding my d800E is not firing on all cylinders when it comes to AF actually grabbing what I tell it to. The only way I can check that after the fact is importing into lightroom, but if i’m out on location in another country, stopping to check and see if it did actually focus a persons face or the crap behind them is just not an option.
I just bought my first portrait/fashion lense 85mm 1.4, took it out for a spin in a foreign country. AF is hit or miss, frequently back focusing, so i’m amazed that people still have to rely on a third party device for that function. It’s a sensible addition that is overdue.
The Native ISO tweak is welcome, there is too much noise at the stated 3200-6400 ISO range for my preferences, I hope that it means there will be even better ISO noise performance at the 800-1600 range. Completely agree with the need to improve their AF engine and its focus point allocations. There are plenty of occasions where the focal point of my subject is not at the center of the frame where optimal AF performance exists (AF performance in the right or left side of the frame is IFFY).
In terms of raw sensor performance and overall features, Sony’s A7 line eats many of Nikon’s cameras for breakfast, so Nikon needs to up it’s game considerably.
The feature set list on this 810 is an overall improvement, especially removing the hacked sensor that negated the need to make a purpose built (and much better performing sensor) purely for the /E line. I’m effectively done buying glass and camera bodies for the near future, it’s all about studio lighting for me now. I’ll probably wait until they refresh the 810 to buy another body again.
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I think the D810 is a great camera. C’mon guys they’re doing their best, or at least trying to do their best. Dslr’s are phenomenal now, how fussy can you be? I don’t think you’re going to get a 12 FPS 36mp monster anytime soon that can shoot “4000k” video with perfect rendering and zero moire and high flash sync speeds for a low price? I guess you got to make a few sacrifices here and there.
If you want something that the other brand has then buy both. Unless your specifically sponsored/endorsed by one brand then nothing is stopping you from owning both or any brand for that matter if you have the funds. If they upgrade one thing then usually something or a small part of something is sacrificed in order to continue.