ET BureauSpecifications: 36MP full frame CMOS sensor, Expeed 4 image processor, 51 focus points, ISO 64-12800, 3.2-inch fixed LCD display, 5fps continuous drive, mini HDMI, USB 3.0, full HD video, 980 gram
Positive: Top notch construction, improved performance, excellent low light focus and results, fantastic battery life
Negative: Bulky
Price: Rs 1,99, 950 (body only)
Two years after of launching the Nikon D800 (the company’s first camera with a 36MP sensor), Nikon has launched a successor. The D810 has a new sensor, faster image processor and better quality video recording.
Straight out of the box, the D810 impresses with its build quality and ergonomics. At 980 grams, the camera does feels bulky, but if you have used a full frame DSLR before, this is the average weight for most of them. We loved the improved grip on the D810 but the overall layout of the buttons has undergone some changes. The metering mode button is moved to the top while a new ‘I’ button has been added next to the LCD. Overall, we felt that Nikon has made just the right changes to the design of the D800 to make the D810 feel and work better.
Nikon has upgraded the 36MP sensor from what we saw on the D800 and the new sensor has better noise handling. The D810 also skips the optical low-pass filter to deliver better image sharpness while shooting. In our usage, we were awestruck with the camera performance. The image quality, sharpness and colours were all top-notch. Low light performance was better than the D800 and so was the focussing speed. Even at ISO 6400 we saw minimal noise on the images, which is very impressive. Video recording is equally impressive from the DSLR.
Special mention goes to the new split screen zoom mode on the Nikon D810. It can only be accessed in live view mode — it displays two points in your image side by side for levelling. You can then move your camera to match the level of your images — very useful when shooting horizons or architecture.
The Battery life of the camera was as expected — we got over 1000 shots and 15 minutes of full HD video recording with one full charge. Overall, the Nikon D810 is a great camera if you are looking to invest in a full frame DSLR. However, if you already own the D800, you can skip an upgrade to the D810 as the performance difference is marginal.
Positive: Top notch construction, improved performance, excellent low light focus and results, fantastic battery life
Negative: Bulky
Price: Rs 1,99, 950 (body only)
Two years after of launching the Nikon D800 (the company’s first camera with a 36MP sensor), Nikon has launched a successor. The D810 has a new sensor, faster image processor and better quality video recording.
Straight out of the box, the D810 impresses with its build quality and ergonomics. At 980 grams, the camera does feels bulky, but if you have used a full frame DSLR before, this is the average weight for most of them. We loved the improved grip on the D810 but the overall layout of the buttons has undergone some changes. The metering mode button is moved to the top while a new ‘I’ button has been added next to the LCD. Overall, we felt that Nikon has made just the right changes to the design of the D800 to make the D810 feel and work better.
Nikon has upgraded the 36MP sensor from what we saw on the D800 and the new sensor has better noise handling. The D810 also skips the optical low-pass filter to deliver better image sharpness while shooting. In our usage, we were awestruck with the camera performance. The image quality, sharpness and colours were all top-notch. Low light performance was better than the D800 and so was the focussing speed. Even at ISO 6400 we saw minimal noise on the images, which is very impressive. Video recording is equally impressive from the DSLR.
Special mention goes to the new split screen zoom mode on the Nikon D810. It can only be accessed in live view mode — it displays two points in your image side by side for levelling. You can then move your camera to match the level of your images — very useful when shooting horizons or architecture.
The Battery life of the camera was as expected — we got over 1000 shots and 15 minutes of full HD video recording with one full charge. Overall, the Nikon D810 is a great camera if you are looking to invest in a full frame DSLR. However, if you already own the D800, you can skip an upgrade to the D810 as the performance difference is marginal.
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