Nikon D810 - Exploiting the Pro's and Con's

8 years 9 months ago #441739 by Jim Steyvoort
Hey peeps,

I'd like to get a discussion going on the Nikon D810.  The fact that I'm looking at the camera means I think it's a good camera.  What I would like to do is hear from the owners of this camera, the fans of this camera.  Bottom line, I want to hear the pro's and con's of owning this camera. 

Do you think the camera is lacking something?


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8 years 9 months ago #441740 by Jim Steyvoort
*Currently I'm a D600 owner. 


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8 years 9 months ago #441741 by Screamin Scott
Only nit I can think of is that the file size is huge.... Hope you have plenty of Hard Drive space.... (externals are cheap enough though)

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8 years 9 months ago #441758 by tganiats
I have a D800 (not 800E), and I almost got the D810.  Love the D800 but wish I didn't have the AA filter.  And the D810 is better.   A step up from the D600?  Yes.  Worth it?...depends on your use and budget


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8 years 9 months ago #441761 by garyrhook
Pro: detail, detail, detail. 36MP is a lot of data.

Con: pathetic frame rate.

I considered a D800 or D810for a while, but as sson as the D750 was announced it shot right to the top of my GAS list.


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8 years 9 months ago #441780 by effron
I own the D800 and haven't thought for a minute of going with a D810. Frame rate is fine, it does fine burst for me and I shoot maximum sized files. File size means nothing as HDs are cheap, but I like this camera when I need to crop a shot of a small bird or insect for example. The AA filter also means zip as either way this is NOT a hand holder, especially at slower shutter speeds. Night shooting it works great, but where the camera shines is in landscapes. Simply amazing and I don't see where the D810 would improve on that. I would upgrade to a D810 from a D600 though, that's just me.....:unsure:

Why so serious?
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8 years 9 months ago #441799 by Vespista
Very timely discussion. Thankyou!
I'm a D700 owner and have been thinking about the 810.
I shoot mainly Food and Product but take my camera traveling too.
I'll be watching this thread with interest!


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8 years 9 months ago #441820 by tganiats
effron says

The AA filter also means zip as either way this is NOT a hand holder, especially at slower shutter speeds. 

I don't understand.  How does the AA filter relate to hand holding?  We're talking the purposeful lack of sharpness induced by the AA filter???   Thanks.


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8 years 9 months ago #441831 by effron
AA filter or not, the tightly packed sensor in either D800 or D810 makes hand holding at low speeds tougher. The filter's absence will NOT make up for poor technique. Post sharpening is all that's required...

Why so serious?
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8 years 9 months ago #441848 by tganiats
effron says


AA filter or not, the tightly packed sensor in either D800 or D810 makes hand holding at low speeds tougher. The filter's absence will NOT make up for poor technique. Post sharpening is all that's required...

Yes.  I agree.   Good technique is needed with D800/810!


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8 years 9 months ago #441850 by Screamin Scott
No matter what camera, good technique is crucial...

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8 years 9 months ago #442314 by Sawyer

Screamin Scott wrote: No matter what camera, good technique is crucial...



Isn't that the truth

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8 years 9 months ago #442321 by Scotty

Screamin Scott wrote: No matter what camera, good technique is crucial...

      The d800's res is so high combined with the camera's mirrors slap that if you want maximum sharpness and resolution, you want to weight it down on a tripod.

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8 years 9 months ago #442503 by JaneK

Scotty wrote:

Screamin Scott wrote: No matter what camera, good technique is crucial...

      The d800's res is so high combined with the camera's mirrors slap that if you want maximum sharpness and resolution, you want to weight it down on a tripod.



Not to ask a dumb question, but are you talking about with actual weights? 


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8 years 9 months ago #442557 by garyrhook

JaneK wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Screamin Scott wrote: No matter what camera, good technique is crucial...

      The d800's res is so high combined with the camera's mirrors slap that if you want maximum sharpness and resolution, you want to weight it down on a tripod.



Not to ask a dumb question, but are you talking about with actual weights? 


Yes, he is.


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