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# 30% faster EXPEED 4 processor 51-point AF system 36.3MP FX-format sensor D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** $5525.00
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## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your vision — where pro-grade clarity meets unstoppable speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** $5525.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible ISO Range:** ISO 64 to 12,800 (expandable to 51,200) delivers clean, noise-free images even in challenging low light.
- • **Speed Meets Precision:** Experience 30% faster EXPEED 4 processing and 5 fps continuous shooting to never miss the moment.
- • **Cinematic Video & Audio:** Shoot stunning Full HD 1080p video with professional-grade audio controls built-in.
- • **Advanced Autofocus Mastery:** 51-point AF with 3D tracking ensures razor-accurate focus on fast-moving subjects.
- • **Unmatched Resolution Power:** Capture ultra-detailed 36.3MP images with no optical low-pass filter for razor-sharp clarity.

## Overview

The Nikon D810 is a professional-grade FX-format DSLR featuring a 36.3MP CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter, delivering exceptional image detail and dynamic range. Powered by a 30% faster EXPEED 4 processor, it offers 5 fps continuous shooting and a sophisticated 51-point autofocus system with 3D tracking. Its ISO range of 64-12,800 (expandable to 51,200) ensures superb low-light performance. The camera also supports Full HD 1080p video with advanced audio controls, making it a versatile tool for photographers and videographers seeking uncompromised quality and speed.

## Description

Harness the power of extreme resolution, jaw-dropping image quality and huge dynamic range in both stills and Full HD 1080p video applications. A newly designed 36.3 megapixel FX-format full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter is paired with the thrilling performance of EXPEED 4 for staggering detail retention, noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, fast frame rates, cinematic video capabilities, in-camera editing features and outstanding energy efficiency. For still and multimedia photographers, The D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The D810 will expand your vision and make you rethink what’s possible. Sensor size is 1.41 x 0.94 in inches. For moving subjects camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway. If subject moves camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3d tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.

Review: The D810 is a winner... - Having previously owned the Nikon D90, D7000 and D700, and currently shooting the D7100, I would like to compare the D810 to these bodies, particularly the D700. Obviously, with a five star review, I am really liking my experience so far. First of all, the D810 is a very solid, well built camera, with a feel very close to the D700. I prefer the size with larger lenses, such as the 24-70 and 70-200 zooms. The smaller bodies are great with smaller lenses, and are lighter for better portability, but the larger lenses don't balance as well for me. Coming from a D700, I can say that the handling is so close that it only took a day or two to become completely familiar with the button layout and menu system. Having the D7100 also helped, since some of its controls are nearly identical to the D810...the focus mode lever and center hub button on the lower left come to mind as one of those similarities. Auto focus was a concern for me, and kept me from really considering the D800/D800E cameras. The D700 was 98% accurate with AF, and I am happy to say that the D810 seems to have an equal hit rate. I prefer to use the AF-ON button and AF-C mode for focusing, which allows you to be in continuous AF as long as the button is pressed, or having the camera act like AF-S mode by releasing the button. You get both types of operation simply by pressing continuously or pressing to acquire focus and then releasing to keep it set. The D810 snaps into focus quickly and is deadly accurate. I look forward to trying the "group area" AF, as it is reported to work well for locking on and tracking fast moving subjects that may leave your selected point if only using one point. Group area uses 5 points in a circular cluster simultaneously, that may be moved anywhere in the focus array with the multi-selector. My lenses are all highly accurate and sharp, with only minimal fine-tuning needed on some of them. Video is equally impressive, with the 1080/60p setting producing absolutely beautiful quality. Live view focusing seems a bit quicker to lock, with less hunting than even the D7100. Image quality overall is phenomenal. Super clean with great colors, accurate white balance, and with that beautiful FX look that cannot be matched by smaller sensor cameras. Better in every way over the D700, and I was always very happy with the silky look that D700 images had. The D810 just pushes all those great qualities to another level entirely. Dynamic range is one area that really blows the D700 away. And metering so far is the most accurate of any DSLR I have ever used. Another impressive feature is the super quiet shutter mechanism. Easily less than half the noise that the clanky D700 shutter makes. I have also used the electronic first-curtain shutter on a few occasions, and found the shots to be very, very sharp. This is intended to eliminate any potential vibration from the shutter mechanism causing slight blur, and it certainly looks as if it works. The few tripod shots that I have taken have been crystal clear, no matter the shutter speed. Seems as though Nikon has effectively addressed some of the complaints that D800/E users had with shutter vibrations affecting image sharpness. Kudos!! I love the 1.2x crop mode, which both speeds up the frame rate from 5 to 6FPS, and also reduces the files from 36 to 25MP. RAW file pixel count is also reduced, so if you need more manageable file sizes or need to fit more images on your memory card, you can switch to 1.2x crop. There is also DX crop, which cuts the image down to 15MP and gives you 7FPS (with a battery grip), but I will probably not use that very often. The 1.2x mode, however, is going to be a great option for my dance competition shooting, where I am usually pretty far away, sometimes on a balcony, and could use a little more reach from my 70-200 lens. I crop many of these anyway, since the majority are taken at 200mm and still don't zoom in close enough. 84-240mm equivalent is very exciting for what I frequently shoot. Great for speeding up processing times when working with lots of files, too. I can see myself using this quite a bit. And it's easy to switch modes since you can program the top "record" button to be a crop mode button when you are in picture taking mode. You just press the record button and rotate the thumb wheel to change modes, which are visible in the viewfinder. Very cool! And you can set the menu to darken the unused area for a clear view of your image area. Now for the high ISO comparison (and I can handle some noise, but don't like it to be too rough): none of the DX cameras can come close here. The D90 was ok up to about ISO800, D7000 to ISO1600, and the D7100 can be pretty comfortably used to about ISO2500. And I am comparing RAW output that has been processed with appropriate noise reduction. The D700, with its 12MP FX sensor could do about ISO5000 if shot RAW, but only 3200 if shot JPEG. The older processor did not handle the noise that well compared to ACR. It left too much noise and still smeared the image far too much above 3200. For comparison, I have already used the D810 for actual low-light action (stage show with dancers), and can report that ISO10,000 is about comparable to D700 ISO5000, and both RAW and JPEG are perfectly usable at that high setting. I was so blown away by the great colors and reasonable amount of noise, I nearly fell over when viewing them on my 24" monitor. At 100%, there is noise, but when viewed normally, or moderately zoomed in, the images are just astonishingly good. I would be perfectly comfortable printing a 24x36 poster of even a ISO12,800 JPEG photo right out of the camera. Yes, they are really that good. I believe that the smaller pixels actually create a finer grain that is much less objectionable (and less visible) than the coarseness found in the D700 high ISO images. Quite a feat to go against the common belief that high pixel counts would equal high noise. I'm sure that advances in sensor design, as well as processor performance has a great deal to do with that. This is one amazing camera! Needless to say, I am very happy that I went for the D810 as a FX replacement for my D700. I was going to wait for the D750 to be introduced before purchasing, but the more information that was "leaked" about it being a D610 sized body, and no AF-ON button, I went ahead and got this one. Yes, it's a pricey camera, but well worth it, as far as I'm concerned. I should be set for a very long time with the D7100 as a lighter everyday, wildlife, and backup camera, and the D810 as my main body for portraiture and low-light work. Really looking forward to putting this combination to work. Both cameras are working perfectly and ideally suited for my intended uses. Well done, Nikon! Edit, April 13, 2015: Still finding the D810 to be a nearly perfect camera. Great looking files and comfortable to shoot (mostly). Only one complaint after using it for several months. The AF-On button on the back is too stiff and has a shallow travel that makes it a bit uncomfortable to shoot with when doing extended shooting. The amount of force required is too great and the feel of the button is just not as good as it could be. It requires increasing force to keep it pushed in rather than "popping" into place to the point where you can let off the pressure a bit without it coming out. It doesn't seem that bad until you've been using it off and on for an hour or so. Your thumb starts to get cramped and tired. For comparison, I would prefer it to feel like the AF-L/AE-L button on the back of the D7100 (which can be programmed for back-button focus). It is shaped a bit better, requires less force, and sticks out more, giving it a better feel. Issue is not enough to lower the score, but is something that bothers me a little for my type of shooting. Edit, April 21, 2016: Just picked up a D750 as a companion to the D810. Loving both cameras! Each has shared strengths, with some differences that compliment one another. High ISO is a little better on the D750, but that crisp 36MP is really impressive, even at relatively high ISO, and dynamic range is unbeatable. The D810 has a much quieter shutter for shooting in quiet environments, and the D750 is more portable for when you need to go smaller/lighter. It's great to be able to keep a 24-70 on the D810 and a 70-200 on the D750 for almost limitless coverage of a very wide range of focal lengths without swapping lenses. The D810 continues to impress with its beautiful images and reliable operation. I will be relegating its use to video at this year's dance recital, while the D750 takes its place for stills. Happy camper here. Great work, Nikon!!
Review: Using either my 105 mm macro lens or the 70 to 200 mm telephoto lens produced excellent results. When zooming in during post pro - After taking about 500 pix I can say that this camera is a step up from the D800. The biggest change is the focusing speed as well as the elimination of the blur in the D800 that was apparently due to the image sensor filter. Using either my 105 mm macro lens or the 70 to 200 mm telephoto lens produced excellent results. When zooming in during post processing the detail is preserved and produces great 8.5 x 11 photos even after heavy cropping. I feel (which is subjective) that the color is more rich on the D810 than on the D800 but that may just be my perception. Focusing is very fast and at one point I thought I was on "Manual" focus mode since I didn't hear the lens motor working but after further testing it was focusing just fine. And very rarely does the focusing get lost like in past "D" series camera where it would hunt and seek for several seconds before locking in on the subject. However, focusing in very low light conditions still is not perfect and at times does not focus like it does in normal lighting conditions. This really isn't a limitation for the kinds of pictures that I take. I haven't really compared the noise between the ISO 3200 and 6400 settings as I never really had to go above 3200 for the pictures that I take. I find that most indoor and wedding environments have sufficient light to be able to use ISO settings of 3200 and below. The results are just fine. The newly formed grip does provide a bit different feel over the D800 grip, However, it isn't that significant in my mind. The "Quiet" shutter is a good feature and keeps the shutter noise level down for quiet moments. The AF-ON button is a bit of a reach for me but then again I have short fingers. Setting up the various focusing or exposure modes is very easy and is accomplished by using the LCD screen. The layout of the various controls and especially the monitor menu are layed out very well and there never is a time when one has to hunt to change a function. This isn't always true on other cameras that I have owned. The D810 has upgraded many of the video functions over the D800. However, given that I don't do much video I will not comment on any of these changes. However, it is nice to know that top quality video is capable with the D810. The only negative was that the first D810 I received locked up within a week and I had to take the battery out in order to get it to work again. This occurred several times and after discussion with Nikon service department they determined that the camera was defective and to return it. This only occurred under certain conditions and was repeatable. This must have been a quirk with that given unit as the new unit works flawlessly. I contacted desertcart about the problem and given their absolutely superior return policy I had a brand new D810 in less than 24 hours. Can't say enough about how well I was treated by desertcart regarding their return policy. I give them 10 STARS. Yes.........I would recommend the D810 to anyone who wants/needs a high quality DSLR camera.

## Features

- 36.3 MP FX format CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF)
- 30 percent faster Expeed 4 image processing engine. Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec
- 51point AF system and 3D color matrix metering III with a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor
- ISO 6412,800 expandable to 51,200
- Featuring a new raw small size option, which produces 16MP images with much smaller file sizes
- Professional video and audio capabilities

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LAJQVR6 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | Aperture-Priority |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 51 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #173,591 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #256 in DSLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 16 Bit |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | AN-DC12 Strap, An-Dc12 Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, Bf-1B Body Cap, Bm-12 Lcd Monitor Cover, Bs-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body, DK-17 Eyepiece, Dk-17 Eyepiece, EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, En-El15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, HDMI Cable Clip, Hdmi Cable Clip, MH-25a Battery Charger, Mh-25A Battery Charger, Nikon D810… |
| Camera Flash | Hotshoe |
| Camera Lens | No lens included |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon F (FX) |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NTSC, USB 3.0 |
| Continuous Shooting | 5 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 385 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 1 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1229000 |
| Display Type | LED-backlit |
| Effective Still Resolution | 36.3 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 32 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture priority, Manual, Program, Shutter priority |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF), TIFF (RGB) |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-II |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | UHS-I Class 3 (U3) |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
| Flash Modes | Automatic, Fill Flash |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Focus Features | 51-point phase detection |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | DSLR |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Item Type Name | Nikon d810 digital camera body. |
| Item Weight | 2.16 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Lens Type | interchangeable |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 300 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 6048 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon D810 |
| Model Number | 1542 |
| Model Series | D810 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 46 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 36.3 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | Full Frame (35mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 43.52 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3.2 Inches |
| Self Timer | 20 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 810 |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture-Priority, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Shutter-Priority |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Brightness Control |
| Supported File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF), TIFF (RGB) |
| Supported Image Format | H.264, JPEG, MPEG-4, TIFF |
| Total Still Resolution | 36.3 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 791082321007 018208937585 018208015429 |
| Video Capture Format | mpeg-4;h.264 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Optional, via WT-5A or Eye-Fi |
| Write Speed | 5 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F (FX)
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 32
- **Image Stabilization:** No
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 300 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 46 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF), TIFF (RGB)

## Images

![D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913MjtO8sBL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Wonder is is a good choise a nikon 24-70 f2.8 with no VR reduction or a 24-120 f4 with VRII for hand held photo**
A: I have both the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 and the new Sigma 24-105mm F 4.0 DG OS HSM Art Lens and find the Sigma to be a far better walkabout lens. Interestingly, I find the images taken with the Sigma 24-105m to be appear sharper than those produced by the Nikon 24-70, both on a tripod (with image stabilization off) and handheld (with IS on). At half the cost and with the bonus of IS, it's worth trying the Sigma for yourself if you can live with f4 versus the f2.8 of the Nikon 24-70.Sigma Corporation 635306 24-105mm F 4.0 DG OS HSM Zoom Lens for Nikon Cameras

**Q: Would the Nikon 24-120 f/4 lens be a good match for this camera, or would the 24-70 f/2.8 be a much better choice for the best resolution?**
A: I have both the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 and the new Sigma 24-105mm F 4.0 DG OS HSM Art Lens.I found the Sigma 24-105 f/4.0 to produce sharper looking images than the Nikon 24-70, both on a tripod (with image stabilization off) and handheld (with IS on). At half the cost and with the bonus of IS, it's worth trying for yourself.http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Corporation-635306-24-105mm-Cameras/dp/B00G6K4TXC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412104555&sr=8-1&keywords=Sigma+24-105+Art+nikon

**Q: Does the camera come with its own warranty (Nikon Warranty) or do you have to buy the insurance?**
A: Nikon D810 FX camera body do I have to buy the extended  insurance?

**Q: Where was this d810 manufactured (this one advertized on Amazon) ?**
A: The D810 I received from Amazon in July 2014 was stamped "Made in Thailand".

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The D810 is a winner...
*by K***W on September 25, 2014*

Having previously owned the Nikon D90, D7000 and D700, and currently shooting the D7100, I would like to compare the D810 to these bodies, particularly the D700. Obviously, with a five star review, I am really liking my experience so far. First of all, the D810 is a very solid, well built camera, with a feel very close to the D700. I prefer the size with larger lenses, such as the 24-70 and 70-200 zooms. The smaller bodies are great with smaller lenses, and are lighter for better portability, but the larger lenses don't balance as well for me. Coming from a D700, I can say that the handling is so close that it only took a day or two to become completely familiar with the button layout and menu system. Having the D7100 also helped, since some of its controls are nearly identical to the D810...the focus mode lever and center hub button on the lower left come to mind as one of those similarities. Auto focus was a concern for me, and kept me from really considering the D800/D800E cameras. The D700 was 98% accurate with AF, and I am happy to say that the D810 seems to have an equal hit rate. I prefer to use the AF-ON button and AF-C mode for focusing, which allows you to be in continuous AF as long as the button is pressed, or having the camera act like AF-S mode by releasing the button. You get both types of operation simply by pressing continuously or pressing to acquire focus and then releasing to keep it set. The D810 snaps into focus quickly and is deadly accurate. I look forward to trying the "group area" AF, as it is reported to work well for locking on and tracking fast moving subjects that may leave your selected point if only using one point. Group area uses 5 points in a circular cluster simultaneously, that may be moved anywhere in the focus array with the multi-selector. My lenses are all highly accurate and sharp, with only minimal fine-tuning needed on some of them. Video is equally impressive, with the 1080/60p setting producing absolutely beautiful quality. Live view focusing seems a bit quicker to lock, with less hunting than even the D7100. Image quality overall is phenomenal. Super clean with great colors, accurate white balance, and with that beautiful FX look that cannot be matched by smaller sensor cameras. Better in every way over the D700, and I was always very happy with the silky look that D700 images had. The D810 just pushes all those great qualities to another level entirely. Dynamic range is one area that really blows the D700 away. And metering so far is the most accurate of any DSLR I have ever used. Another impressive feature is the super quiet shutter mechanism. Easily less than half the noise that the clanky D700 shutter makes. I have also used the electronic first-curtain shutter on a few occasions, and found the shots to be very, very sharp. This is intended to eliminate any potential vibration from the shutter mechanism causing slight blur, and it certainly looks as if it works. The few tripod shots that I have taken have been crystal clear, no matter the shutter speed. Seems as though Nikon has effectively addressed some of the complaints that D800/E users had with shutter vibrations affecting image sharpness. Kudos!! I love the 1.2x crop mode, which both speeds up the frame rate from 5 to 6FPS, and also reduces the files from 36 to 25MP. RAW file pixel count is also reduced, so if you need more manageable file sizes or need to fit more images on your memory card, you can switch to 1.2x crop. There is also DX crop, which cuts the image down to 15MP and gives you 7FPS (with a battery grip), but I will probably not use that very often. The 1.2x mode, however, is going to be a great option for my dance competition shooting, where I am usually pretty far away, sometimes on a balcony, and could use a little more reach from my 70-200 lens. I crop many of these anyway, since the majority are taken at 200mm and still don't zoom in close enough. 84-240mm equivalent is very exciting for what I frequently shoot. Great for speeding up processing times when working with lots of files, too. I can see myself using this quite a bit. And it's easy to switch modes since you can program the top "record" button to be a crop mode button when you are in picture taking mode. You just press the record button and rotate the thumb wheel to change modes, which are visible in the viewfinder. Very cool! And you can set the menu to darken the unused area for a clear view of your image area. Now for the high ISO comparison (and I can handle some noise, but don't like it to be too rough): none of the DX cameras can come close here. The D90 was ok up to about ISO800, D7000 to ISO1600, and the D7100 can be pretty comfortably used to about ISO2500. And I am comparing RAW output that has been processed with appropriate noise reduction. The D700, with its 12MP FX sensor could do about ISO5000 if shot RAW, but only 3200 if shot JPEG. The older processor did not handle the noise that well compared to ACR. It left too much noise and still smeared the image far too much above 3200. For comparison, I have already used the D810 for actual low-light action (stage show with dancers), and can report that ISO10,000 is about comparable to D700 ISO5000, and both RAW and JPEG are perfectly usable at that high setting. I was so blown away by the great colors and reasonable amount of noise, I nearly fell over when viewing them on my 24" monitor. At 100%, there is noise, but when viewed normally, or moderately zoomed in, the images are just astonishingly good. I would be perfectly comfortable printing a 24x36 poster of even a ISO12,800 JPEG photo right out of the camera. Yes, they are really that good. I believe that the smaller pixels actually create a finer grain that is much less objectionable (and less visible) than the coarseness found in the D700 high ISO images. Quite a feat to go against the common belief that high pixel counts would equal high noise. I'm sure that advances in sensor design, as well as processor performance has a great deal to do with that. This is one amazing camera! Needless to say, I am very happy that I went for the D810 as a FX replacement for my D700. I was going to wait for the D750 to be introduced before purchasing, but the more information that was "leaked" about it being a D610 sized body, and no AF-ON button, I went ahead and got this one. Yes, it's a pricey camera, but well worth it, as far as I'm concerned. I should be set for a very long time with the D7100 as a lighter everyday, wildlife, and backup camera, and the D810 as my main body for portraiture and low-light work. Really looking forward to putting this combination to work. Both cameras are working perfectly and ideally suited for my intended uses. Well done, Nikon! Edit, April 13, 2015: Still finding the D810 to be a nearly perfect camera. Great looking files and comfortable to shoot (mostly). Only one complaint after using it for several months. The AF-On button on the back is too stiff and has a shallow travel that makes it a bit uncomfortable to shoot with when doing extended shooting. The amount of force required is too great and the feel of the button is just not as good as it could be. It requires increasing force to keep it pushed in rather than "popping" into place to the point where you can let off the pressure a bit without it coming out. It doesn't seem that bad until you've been using it off and on for an hour or so. Your thumb starts to get cramped and tired. For comparison, I would prefer it to feel like the AF-L/AE-L button on the back of the D7100 (which can be programmed for back-button focus). It is shaped a bit better, requires less force, and sticks out more, giving it a better feel. Issue is not enough to lower the score, but is something that bothers me a little for my type of shooting. Edit, April 21, 2016: Just picked up a D750 as a companion to the D810. Loving both cameras! Each has shared strengths, with some differences that compliment one another. High ISO is a little better on the D750, but that crisp 36MP is really impressive, even at relatively high ISO, and dynamic range is unbeatable. The D810 has a much quieter shutter for shooting in quiet environments, and the D750 is more portable for when you need to go smaller/lighter. It's great to be able to keep a 24-70 on the D810 and a 70-200 on the D750 for almost limitless coverage of a very wide range of focal lengths without swapping lenses. The D810 continues to impress with its beautiful images and reliable operation. I will be relegating its use to video at this year's dance recital, while the D750 takes its place for stills. Happy camper here. Great work, Nikon!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Using either my 105 mm macro lens or the 70 to 200 mm telephoto lens produced excellent results. When zooming in during post pro
*by B***B on January 4, 2015*

After taking about 500 pix I can say that this camera is a step up from the D800. The biggest change is the focusing speed as well as the elimination of the blur in the D800 that was apparently due to the image sensor filter. Using either my 105 mm macro lens or the 70 to 200 mm telephoto lens produced excellent results. When zooming in during post processing the detail is preserved and produces great 8.5 x 11 photos even after heavy cropping. I feel (which is subjective) that the color is more rich on the D810 than on the D800 but that may just be my perception. Focusing is very fast and at one point I thought I was on "Manual" focus mode since I didn't hear the lens motor working but after further testing it was focusing just fine. And very rarely does the focusing get lost like in past "D" series camera where it would hunt and seek for several seconds before locking in on the subject. However, focusing in very low light conditions still is not perfect and at times does not focus like it does in normal lighting conditions. This really isn't a limitation for the kinds of pictures that I take. I haven't really compared the noise between the ISO 3200 and 6400 settings as I never really had to go above 3200 for the pictures that I take. I find that most indoor and wedding environments have sufficient light to be able to use ISO settings of 3200 and below. The results are just fine. The newly formed grip does provide a bit different feel over the D800 grip, However, it isn't that significant in my mind. The "Quiet" shutter is a good feature and keeps the shutter noise level down for quiet moments. The AF-ON button is a bit of a reach for me but then again I have short fingers. Setting up the various focusing or exposure modes is very easy and is accomplished by using the LCD screen. The layout of the various controls and especially the monitor menu are layed out very well and there never is a time when one has to hunt to change a function. This isn't always true on other cameras that I have owned. The D810 has upgraded many of the video functions over the D800. However, given that I don't do much video I will not comment on any of these changes. However, it is nice to know that top quality video is capable with the D810. The only negative was that the first D810 I received locked up within a week and I had to take the battery out in order to get it to work again. This occurred several times and after discussion with Nikon service department they determined that the camera was defective and to return it. This only occurred under certain conditions and was repeatable. This must have been a quirk with that given unit as the new unit works flawlessly. I contacted Amazon about the problem and given their absolutely superior return policy I had a brand new D810 in less than 24 hours. Can't say enough about how well I was treated by Amazon regarding their return policy. I give them 10 STARS. Yes.........I would recommend the D810 to anyone who wants/needs a high quality DSLR camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth upgrading from the D800 in my opinion
*by B***S on August 2, 2014*

I have a D800 and have just purchased the D810. I was a bit nervous from reading "previews" that the difference in performance between the two bodies were not enough to justify the purchase of this new body. I am glad to say that at least for me, I am very happy and have not touched my D800 except once since purchase. The differences are subtle, but they make the package. It's sort of like driving a Toyota Camry, and then jumping into a Lexus. You still get there, and the Camry's not bad, but the Lexus just makes the drive so much better. First of all, and I think most important of all is the autofocus is so much quicker. I was demonstrating it to my friend by just turning the camera to anything and press the shutter and it instantly focus and takes the picture. I set the menu mode for shutter release on focus only. On the D800, you will get the focus just a bit slower. Although this may not sound like a big difference, it allows me to get "that" picture with more confidence. I was never able to to use autofocus "c" mode to follow a flying bird because it is just not fast enough, or maybe I am not good enough of a photographer. However, on the D810, I was able to follow a dragonfly buzzing around my backyard and out of 6-7 pictures, I got 3 excellent in focus one. One of the picture looked like 3D because it was so clear! The second difference, which I think is just as important to me is the improvement of ISO performance. I compared the noise level between ISO 800 - 12800 on both cameras. On the D800, I could definitely see annoying noise, even with noise reduction turned on by 1600, and by 3200, it was definitely unacceptable. On the D810, I could definitely see noise by 2500, and by 8000, it was definitely unacceptable. So, I can see that the improvement is about 2/3 -1 stop better. On the D800, I limit ISO to 1600. On the D810, I now limit it to 2500, although I think that ISO 3200 is comparable to ISO 1600 on the D800. If you think this is not important, it is 1 stop difference. On my 24-70mm f2.8, with a 1 stop increase, it's like an f2.0! On my 24mm 1.4, that's like f1.0! I was at a restaurant the other day with the family and was able to click away many pictures without flash! The pictures were at ISO 2500, and looked amazing! Another difference is the much quieter shutter click. It's not a big deal to me, but it sounds much better than the D800. I have noticed though, that some of my pictures are not as sharp as I am used to on the D800. I would retake the picture, but I would slow down; breath out, and kept everything super steady, and then the picture would be supersharp! I think the D810 is so sharp without the low pass filters, that any subtle shakes will show. I guess this can be a "minus" if you want to consider that a minus. :)) Another thing I like on the D810 is the "group focus". This is 4 squares instead of one square to focus. So instead of aiming to focus with one square in the viewfinder, the D810 can be programmed to have 4 square next to each other. It is my opinion that this may result in better focus than the one square focus. The one square focus option is still there. Overall, I really like the D810. I would definitely recommend this body, even if you have the D800 if you want that extra advantage. This is what the D800 should have been. :)

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