Nikon D810
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Nikon D810

Nikon D810
The Nikon D810 established itself as one of the most versatile DSLR cameras for professionals thanks to its 36.3MP full-frame sensor that dispenses with the low-pass filter (OLPF). This feature, combined with the EXPEED 4 processor, allows for extreme sharpness and exceptional dynamic range, ideal for landscape and studio photography. In addition, it stands out for offering a native ISO of 64, the lowest at the time for a DSLR, which guarantees incredibly clean images with rich tonal transitions even in bright light conditions. Its robustness and performance are complemented by a redesigned shutter mechanism that minimizes internal vibrations, along with a high-precision 51-point autofocus system. Unlike its predecessors, the D810 is significantly improved in video, enabling Full HD recording at 60p with clean HDMI output, and offering class-leading battery life (up to 1,200 shots), making it a reliable all-round work tool.
  • No optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
  • 980 g · 146 x 123 x 82 mm
  • 36 MP Full Frame sensor

Specifications

Year 2014
Sensor 36 MP · Full Frame
Mount Nikon F
IBIS No
Weight 980 g
Launch Price USD 3,299.95
Current Price USD 749 (Feb/2026)
Battery 1200 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
D810
Sensor
Effective megapixels
36 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Expeed 4
ISO range
ISO 64 to 12800 (expandable to 32-51200) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
51 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Mid-size SLR
Body classification
Dslr
Body dimensions
980 g · 146 x 123 x 82 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism viewfinder, 100% coverage Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.20 inches Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
1,229k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Fixed type screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
Full HD 1080p up to 60 fps Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
FHD max FPS
60 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Optional wireless connectivity (external adapters) Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
EN-EL15 lithium-ion Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
5 fps Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Mount
Nikon F Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
Processor
EXPEED 4
Storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC + CompactFlash (UDMA) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 329,995 In 2014, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 749 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.

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