Nikon D810A
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The Nikon D810A is a specialized variant whose main feature is a modified IR cut filter, designed specifically for deep sky astrophotography. This modification makes it four times more sensitive to the H-alpha spectral line (wavelength of 656 nm), allowing it to capture emission nebulae that standard cameras usually ignore with a natural reddish intensity and color. Because of this filter, it is an optimized tool to capture the finer details of the universe that are invisible to the human eye. Beyond the sensor, the D810A introduces exclusive software features to make night work easier, such as Manual Long Exposure Mode (M)*, which allows shutter times of up to 900 seconds without the need for an external remote control. It also includes an optimized on-screen preview for focusing on stars and superior internal noise reduction for extremely long exposures. Although it maintains the 36.3 MP resolution of its standard sister, its technical configuration defines it as a niche camera, essential for those seeking maximum fidelity in astronomical photography.
- Version optimized for astrophotography
- 880 g · 146 x 123 x 82 mm
- 36 MP Full Frame sensor
Specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Line or model
- D810A
- sensor mp effective
- 36 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- sensor type
- CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Expeed 4
- iso range
- ISO 200 to 12800 (expandable to 100-51200) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- focus points
- 51 Number of available autofocus points.
- body type label
- Mid-size SLR
- body type kind
- Dslr
- body dimensions
- 880 g · 146 x 123 x 82 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- body weather sealing
- Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
- body viewfinder
- Optical pentaprism viewfinder, 100% coverage Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- 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).
- screen touch
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- screen articulation
- Fixed type screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- video modes
- Full HD 1080p up to 60 fps Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- video fhd max fps
- 60 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
- connectivity wireless
- Optional wireless connectivity (external adapters) Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- 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).
- Lens 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.
- sensor processor
- EXPEED 4
- Storage media
- SD/SDHC/SDXC + CompactFlash (UDMA) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Launch Price
- USD 3799 In 2015, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current Price
- USD 936 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.
