I had a D810 but it would consistently underexpose a lot (did I have the preserve highlight feature on? I shot in RAW)
Max
November 3, 2022 7:25 pm
A great review, thanks so much! Recently purchased a very gently used D810 this year, for a very good price. I did look at the awesome D850 as well, but the sensor in the D810 for me, hits the sweet spot. I don’t think I need more than this. The images I get out of the camera are simply stunning. I am anticipating a Z6 replacement with a possible 33 or 36 megapixel sensor.
Mathias
April 18, 2022 6:59 am
Thanks for this detailed Review: i skiped the D800/D800E on this advice and try my luck with the D810…..
Carl
August 3, 2021 8:53 am
Yup another I own, and I likely will never get the D850. Since I use a “system” and use several Nikon’s for their greatest strength’s- there’s no need move sideways to the D850 for me. However, I do see the D850’s value as a stand alone tool. I prefer to have many cameras so I don’t judge them by what they can’t do. Great article again.
Zephirus
May 9, 2020 8:51 am
Nasim, based on your review and comment I got a D810. It is an amazing camera. The #1 card slot failed on my D7200 so I added the D810. Comments on weight are really over stated. I was a bit surprised that the nanny shooting modes were gone – I never used them. some reviewers on other sites stated not a good camera for beginners. I would add if you are not fully comfortable with shutter, aperture and ISO and its impacts on lens, you would be highly frustrated. I did not find settings complicated on the camera – just Nikon. Thanks again for the straight story we have come to know on Photography life.
Aries
April 21, 2020 4:18 am
This article has been updated three days ago. What is the update?
How to use AE-L/AF-L and AF-ON button simultaneously during taking photograph? Kindly share your valuable advice and guidance. I use AF-ON for still photograph.
Arturo
October 30, 2019 9:57 am
Just got D810. Question on spot “Save Highlights” meter exposure. I understand it exposes for highlights without blow out. But then foreground is dark. Is the idea, that in post, you raise the shadows of the foreground to get overall properly exposed photo ?
Randy Getsla
October 30, 2017 8:19 pm
I am really enjoying your website and found lots of info about Nikon and its Focus Features. I am looking for recommendations on the proper focus setup for my Nikon 810. I shoot lots of concerts with typical theater lighting. I have my 810 mounted on a tripod at the back of the theater and use a remote shutter to snap the pictures quickly as I am also mixing sound for the shows. I will usually zoom to crop the stage with my 2.8f lens. I just am not quite sure what to set my focus setting at. I am simply trying to get the best focus on the players (4) on stage at a set microphone position set across the front of the stage. I have tried fixed focus, but don’t seem to get good results for some reason. Should I set a single focus point on one of the microphones across the front of stage or many points to capture all three guys across the front? Not quite sure, as I cannot aim during the show. Any suggestions on proper auto focus settings for this scenario?
I’m not the one to answer that but as glass makes a difference I’m wondering what lens you’re using.
Steve
May 5, 2017 2:50 am
Compliments on your thorough review and images.
I found this a somewhat confusing sentence: “The Nikon D810 that I received does not have problems with all of my lenses.” It does not have a problem with ALL of your lenses, but it does have a problem with SOME of your lenses? I think you meant that, with the D810, all your lenses perform satisfactorily. Sentence is a little confusing.
I had a D810 but it would consistently underexpose a lot (did I have the preserve highlight feature on? I shot in RAW)
A great review, thanks so much! Recently purchased a very gently used D810 this year, for a very good price. I did look at the awesome D850 as well, but the sensor in the D810 for me, hits the sweet spot. I don’t think I need more than this. The images I get out of the camera are simply stunning. I am anticipating a Z6 replacement with a possible 33 or 36 megapixel sensor.
Thanks for this detailed Review: i skiped the D800/D800E on this advice and try my luck with the D810…..
Yup another I own, and I likely will never get the D850. Since I use a “system” and use several Nikon’s for their greatest strength’s- there’s no need move sideways to the D850 for me. However, I do see the D850’s value as a stand alone tool. I prefer to have many cameras so I don’t judge them by what they can’t do. Great article again.
Nasim, based on your review and comment I got a D810. It is an amazing camera. The #1 card slot failed on my D7200 so I added the D810. Comments on weight are really over stated. I was a bit surprised that the nanny shooting modes were gone – I never used them. some reviewers on other sites stated not a good camera for beginners. I would add if you are not fully comfortable with shutter, aperture and ISO and its impacts on lens, you would be highly frustrated. I did not find settings complicated on the camera – just Nikon. Thanks again for the straight story we have come to know on Photography life.
This article has been updated three days ago. What is the update?
Aries, added page 8 and 9 to the review
How to use AE-L/AF-L and AF-ON button simultaneously during taking photograph?
Kindly share your valuable advice and guidance. I use AF-ON for still photograph.
Just got D810. Question on spot “Save Highlights” meter exposure. I understand it exposes for highlights without blow out. But then foreground is dark. Is the idea, that in post, you raise the shadows of the foreground to get overall properly exposed photo ?
I am really enjoying your website and found lots of info about Nikon and its Focus Features. I am looking for recommendations on the proper focus setup for my Nikon 810. I shoot lots of concerts with typical theater lighting. I have my 810 mounted on a tripod at the back of the theater and use a remote shutter to snap the pictures quickly as I am also mixing sound for the shows. I will usually zoom to crop the stage with my 2.8f lens. I just am not quite sure what to set my focus setting at. I am simply trying to get the best focus on the players (4) on stage at a set microphone position set across the front of the stage. I have tried fixed focus, but don’t seem to get good results for some reason. Should I set a single focus point on one of the microphones across the front of stage or many points to capture all three guys across the front? Not quite sure, as I cannot aim during the show. Any suggestions on proper auto focus settings for this scenario?
I’m not the one to answer that but as glass makes a difference I’m wondering what lens you’re using.
Compliments on your thorough review and images.
I found this a somewhat confusing sentence: “The Nikon D810 that I received does not have problems with all of my lenses.” It does not have a problem with ALL of your lenses, but it does have a problem with SOME of your lenses? I think you meant that, with the D810, all your lenses perform satisfactorily. Sentence is a little confusing.