Nikon D810 Specifications

By Mike Tomkins and William Brawley · Updated 01/27/2017

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeOVF: 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)1200 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary
Usable Battery TypesEN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedNo

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes
Lens MountNikon F
Lensn/a
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score97
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)25.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)14.8
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)2,853
Sensor ManufacturerSony
Effective Megapixels36.3
Sensor Format35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch4.88 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.0x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterNone
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesCF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Other MemoryUHS-I/UDMA compliant
Dual Card SlotsYes
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed FormatNEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6144 x 4912 (30.2 MP, 5:4), 4608 x 3680 (17.0 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF
Continuous-mode frames/second5.1

General

Size5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberD810
Camera FormatPro SLR
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$3299.95
Street Price$2,996.95
Date Available2014-07-31
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderOptical / LCD
Viewfinder TypeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.70x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area)
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesNone
Self Timer2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)Yes
Maximum ISO (native)12800
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)64
ISO SettingsAuto, 64 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6) (Spot WB available in Live View), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options.
Shutter Speed Range1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p) 1280x720 (60p/​50p)
Movie File FormatMOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio)
Movie File FormatMOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio)
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlFull TTL exposure
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesFront-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range DescriptionLens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range)

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)5.1
Flash cycle time, full power2.2 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)57
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)23
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)18
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.21 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR)0.88 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)0.158 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.056 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)<0.3
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.24 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)<0.3
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes)OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.302s Live View, Full Autofocus = 0.875s Live View, Prefocused = 0.158s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)<0.3
Startup Time0.5 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time0.8 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareNikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS CompatibilityWindows Vista/7/8; Mac OS 10.7.5+

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.2
Rear Display Resolution1,229,000 dots (307,250 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Top Deck DisplayYes
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackYes
External ConnectionsUSB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeOptional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)Mini HDMI (Type C), USB 3.0 Micro-B, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm)
Built-In Wi-FiNo
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesBrand-new, 36.3-megapixel FX-format (full-frame) AA-filterless CMOS sensor, expanded sensitivity range (ISO 32-51200), EXPEED 4 processor, Group-area AF mode, 5fps full-res burst mode, electronic front curtain shutter option, Full HD 60p video, Small RAW option, USB 3.0, dual CF/SD slots.

Basic

Sensor size861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Weight34.9 oz (988 g) includes batteries