Nikon D810: review of the model, customer reviews and experts

The logical continuation of popular models D800 and D800E was the Nikon D810. The sales of the device in our country began in July 2014. According to the company's manufacturer, none of its other cameras can boast of such impressive image quality.

general description

By itself, the camera is a mirror camera in a classic form. Despite the fact that in the manufacture of the case relatively lightweight materials are used, its weight is 830 grams. This allows you to balance a fairly heavy lens, which is a very important nuance when shooting with the Nikon D810. Overview of the line of latest devices from this manufacturer is a clear confirmation that the novelty has an almost identical design with its predecessor - the D800 model. The novelty is equipped with a 36.3 Megapixel FX-array without an optical filter for low frequencies. According to the developers, all changes to the camera were made solely on the basis of feedback from the owners of the device. There are no significant drawbacks to the novelty. The only thing that can cause a censure in a modern user is the lack of such a high-end Wi-Fi module in the device.

Ergonomics and build quality

On a fantastic level is the quality of assembly. The case of Nikon D810 is made of magnesium alloy, which gives the impression of high strength. It is completely sealed. An interesting innovation in comparison with the previous modification was the use of separate rubber plugs (rather than one common one, as before) to protect against ingress of moisture inside all connectors and slots. Slightly changed and the location of the main control keys. These refinements can hardly be called essential, and in a cursory review they can even be unnoticed. Whatever it was, they all played a positive effect.

Screen

A significant advantage of the camera is the display of the Nikon D810. The review of the camera market shows that screens of only a few of them can boast similar parameters. The size of its diagonal remained the same - 3.2 inches, but the image quality has increased significantly. The resolution is 1.23 million dots per inch. At the same time, one can not but note the fact that the changes were made to the structure of the pixels. In particular, instead of the usual RGB matrix in the model is applied RGBW-screen. Adding a white sub-pixel allowed to increase the maximum brightness of the display and at the same time reduce the amount of energy it consumes. Among other things, its color rendition and contrast have significantly increased. To prevent fogging due to a sharp temperature drop, the space between the matrix and the protective glass is filled with a special gel. Brightness, color saturation and gamma are automatically adjusted due to the light sensor.

Basic Controls

As already noted above, the layout of the main controls is much the same as the previous version of the Nikon D810. Feedback from buyers of the device and experts characterize it as very convenient. The focus mode switch has two positions - AF and M. All current settings are displayed on the top screen and in the viewfinder. The buttons Fn and PV located on the front panel have become smaller and round. Next is a bracketing button and an additional hole for connecting the microphone. Buttons for changing the mode and metering are located at the rear. Here you can also find a two-way mode selector.

Automatic focus and shooting

The shooting speed in the maximum resolution is 5 frames per second. If the framing mode is activated, it will increase to 6 frames per second. In its price segment in this indicator, one of the leaders is the Nikon D810. Survey of competitive cameras is an additional confirmation of this. The speed of automatic focus can be called excellent. This is especially true for the Live View mode. Developers managed to achieve this in many respects due to the use of the camera module, which is used in more expensive models. In this case, one can not but mention the 51-point focusing system, which boasts high speed even in poor lighting conditions. Moreover, in the device system, 15 points of cross type are involved. This means that the difference in contrast is analyzed both along the vertical and horizontal axes.

Image Quality

Even at the first glance at the pictures taken with the help of this camera, their highest quality becomes apparent (example Nikon D810 Sample is given below). Developers managed to achieve such an impressive result, in large part due to the increase in the iSO hardware range. The spectrum size for the novelty is from 64 to 12 800 units. The maximum its index in comparison with the predecessor has doubled. One can not help but note the incredible resolution of the images. The details are perfectly transmitted even at high iSO values. As shown by numerous examples of photos taken with the D810 Nikon model, the color rendition on them differs slightly in the direction of blue. Whatever it was, even the physical shades look quite natural. The average size of the photo taken in maximum quality is 25 megabytes, and its size is 7360 x 4912 pixels. The main thing that you should not forget is that good lenses should be used to get high-quality images.

Video shooting

The device provides the possibility of realizing video in Full HD format with five different frame rate per second and two quality levels. In this case, the videos are accompanied by stereo sound. The maximum recording time in normal quality is 30 minutes, and in the high - 20 minutes. These limitations do not work if the shooting is done by connecting an external recorder with an HDMI cable. The innovation in the Nikon D810 was the availability of an advanced image management mode. It is used to obtain the maximum dynamic range. As practice shows, the built-in microphone for creating professional movies is not enough, so you need to use an auxiliary device. In order to monitor the sound quality during the creation of commercials, the manufacturer has provided the possibility of connecting headphones. As in any other modern camera, there is a button for direct launching video. It can be found right next to the shutter button.

Flash

Unlike its main competitors, the camera is equipped with a built-in retractable flash. The developers have provided for it a number of opportunities. In particular, it can be synchronized on the back or front curtain, act as a master, and also trigger with manual or automatic activation. In addition, the flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction function.

Night shooting

At a fairly high level in the new camera Nikon D810 characteristics of night shooting. The device supports shutter speeds of up to thirty seconds. In addition, there is a mode, when activated, the shooting can be performed for the entire period of time while the shutter button is pressed. This can be very useful when creating images in the dark. In addition, the user can independently adjust the noise reduction function, which allows to reduce to almost zero the probability of occurrence of so-called hot pixels.

Battery

The Nikon D810 uses the same rechargeable battery as the D800E. It is designed to create 1200 photos without additional recharging. It should be noted that for such devices it can be called a decent indicator. In addition, the battery pack is interchangeable with a similar device from the D4 model.

Conclusion

Without a doubt, the camera Nikon D810 can claim the title of a dream of both beginner and professional photographer. Regardless of the location of the shooting, whether it is nature or studio, the user will receive high-quality photos. This can explain the fact that the cost of the device in the salons of domestic stores starts from the mark of 130 thousand rubles. In this case, we are talking about the price of a single case, without taking into account the investment in the lens. However, as shown by numerous reviews of experts, the camera is really worth this money. And for a real professional, this amount can not be called very scary for such a serious device. The camera outperforms its predecessor in many ways, and its acquisition, without a doubt, will be a significant step forward.