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Key Features
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.
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 DSLR image quality, the D810 delivers.
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 (for up to 100 jpeg shots)
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.
Nikon's EXPEED image processing concept enables superior performance in Nikon cameras. The new EXPEED 4 design takes that performance even further—30% faster than its predecessor, 25% faster frame rates (5 fps), a wider ISO range of 64-12,800 with low noise throughout, smooth gradations, a wide dynamic range, optimizations for 1080 60p video, greater energy efficiency and more.
A deeper grip ensures stable handling, even for small hands. A brighter viewfinder offers ~100% frame coverage, 0.7x magnification and high contrast organic EL information display for easier visibility. The scratch- and shock-resistant TFT LCD display has wide viewing angles and enhanced visibility in sunlight. Its color can be calibrated to match an external monitor, and a new split-screen feature lets you monitor two different points of a scene side-by-side to ensure proper leveling or focus.
The D810 with magnesium alloy, stringently tested weather and dust sealing, a shutter that's been tested to 200,000 cycles, longer battery life, and advanced in-camera editing like NEF (RAW) processing, distortion control, image overlay and more, makes the D810 as reliable on the road as it is in the studio.
Every superb NIKKOR lens tells a new story, from fast primes to versatile telephoto zooms. With optional Nikon Speedlights, lighting is as powerful and comprehensive as you want it to be, while pro-grade Wi-Fi® transmitters and remote controls streamline workflow in the studio or at a remote location. Draw the most from RAW files with the new Capture NX-D software, or tailor your images and customize your picture control settings with the optional Picture Control Utility 2. Unleash the full potential of the D810.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
36.3 million -
Sensor Size
35.9 mmx 24 mm -
Image Sensor Format
FX -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC
SDXC -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 64 -12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 32)
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)
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Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps -
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery - 4.9 in.(123 mm)5.8 in.(146 mm)31.1 oz.(880 g)
Type
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Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera -
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
36.3 million -
Sensor Size
35.9 mmx 24 mm -
Image Sensor Format
FX -
Image Sensor Type
CMOS -
Total Pixels
37.09 million -
Dust-Reduction System
Image sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) -
Image Area (pixels)
FX-format
(L) 7,360 x 4,912
(M) 5,520 x 3,680
(S) 3,680 x 2,456
DX-format
(L) 4,800 x 3,200
(M) 3,600 x 2,400
(S) 2,400 x 1,600
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 6,144 x 4,080
(M) 4,608 x 3,056
(S) 3,072 x 2,040
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 6,144 x 4,912
(M) 4,608 x 3,680
(S) 3,072 x 2,456
File System
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File Format Still Images
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only)
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
TIFF (RGB) -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC
SDXC -
Card Slot
1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card -
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
FX (36x24): 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1.2x (30x20): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
DX (24x16): 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
5:4 (30x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
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Viewfinder Magnification
0.70x (Approx.) -
Viewfinder Eyepoint
17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) -
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to + 1 m¯¹) -
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) -
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lens
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Lens Aperture
Instant-return type -
Compatible Lenses
AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes G and H only).
Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster).
IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
Shutter
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec.
Bulb -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
5 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor -
Metering Method
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame
Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix, center-weighted metering or highlight weighted metering)
0 to 20 EV (spot metering) -
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI -
Exposure Modes
Aperture-Priority (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
Shutter-Priority (S) -
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV -
Exposure Lock
Yes -
Picture Control
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
User-customizable Settings
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 64 -12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 32)
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)
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Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from: Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
Focus/Autofocus
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Detection Range
-2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) -
Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used -
AF-Area Mode
9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF
Auto-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking (51 points)
Group-area AF -
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) -
Focus Modes
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area AF
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area AF
Flash
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Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV -
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view)
Shade -
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Movie
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Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor -
Movie File Format
MOV -
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding -
Movie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM -
Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps -
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional)
Monitor
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Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
1,229,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
Interface
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Interface
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Headphone Connector
NTSC
Stereo Microphone Input
Super Speed USB 3.0 -
Wi-Fi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible
WT-5A -
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
GP-1A GPS unit
Menus
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Supported Languages
Arabic
Bengali
Brazilian Portuguese
Bulgarian
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Marathi
Norwegian
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Swedish
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Power
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery -
Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,200 shots (CIPA) -
AC Adapter
EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) -
Battery Charger
MH-25a Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket
1/4 in. -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.8 in.(146 mm)x 4.9 in.(123 mm)x 3.3 in.(81.5 mm) -
Approx. Weight
31.1 oz.(880 g) -
Operating Environment
0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Accessories
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