Is the Nikon D810 Still Relevant in 2024?
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2024
- I explain why I think the almost 10 year old Nikon D810 is still a useful tool in 2024.
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Bought my D810 in 2016. Used mostly for landscapes and wildlife. While the countless features are appreciated, the one I find invaluable is the up to 10 frame in camera merge multiple exposure mode. Makes getting motion blur for clouds or water so easy with no ND filter required.
One of the many reasons the D810 is still a great camera. Thanks for watching.
I’ve had my 810 since September of 2014. I’m not sure of the shutter count but never an issue with it. I don’t use it much these days but can’t see myself ever getting rid of it. Just a solid camera. I’m not a professional just an enthusiast. Sad to say but I have a couple of Nikon mirrorless cameras that are not old and I’ve had to send them back to Nikon too many times. They are not made as well in my opinion.
I still use it today.
Hii all, I do nature , wildlife, portraits, weddings, couple shoot. Still i haven't upgraded my camera. I had used the d810 in full heavy rain, had put in full muddy ground, had so so many bumps, and still this machine works as a new camera. This is the reason i am stuck up to my D810 till now.
Resolution that D810 produces is way more superior than the sony A 7 iv.
Guys who work in studio should definitely have this camera for their studio shoot and you'll never ever regret it.
Good content here and kudos to the creator.
The only camera I have ever owned that I think is better than the D810 is the Z8, but time will tell if it’s as durable. Thanks for watching.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 That sounds good!! But in future I'll be shifting to Sony A7R4 or to the Sony A9 series. It's because of the AF technology, higher resolution and the skin tone it produces is really outstanding. Then I'll be using D810 for headshots only. 🙂
Good comments in here! Great to see that.
A high class expensive Wedding Photographer in my area, uses the D810, or at least he did up to a couple years ago. I was in my camera store one day, few years back, and he walked in and wrote out a check for $1700.00 for the last D810 the store had. Tom ( the Salesman ) asked me later, “How would you like to be able to just write out a check like that?” I chuckled to myself, and after I checked out the Photographer’s Website, I understood why he was so in demand.
Nikon’s batteries are some of the best around. The EN- EL15 a/b/c batteries hold a charge well, and keep their charge. Although my D500 drains them at around 1-3% per day. The mirrorless are not much better. Some in here have mentioned the Z series cameras; Does anyone else have an issue with their Camera and the lousy timekeeping of the clock? I hav had older Nikon cameras that kept time almost as good as a watch! my Z7 is horrendous. I have started checking the Date/Time weekly now. I have self wind watches that keep better time. geesh. *rant over*.
Looking into picking up either a Used D800/810, or maybe 850? Mirrorless is OK, but I will always prefer shooting a DSLR with an OVF! Stay safe and Happy Shooting
Thanks for watching. I haven’t noticed an issue with the clock. I’ll keep an eye on it.
I love my D810. I had a D800 before it and just was never completely satisfied with it. It was not awful, but while on paper the two weren't that different, the D810 just feels much more refined. I plan to upgrade to a D850 but think on some level I'm going to miss my 810, it just feels like such a great fit for the way I shoot.
Ofcourse its a very nice camera. I bought it brand new 2014 and i still love it
Thanks for watching
I have D810 combo with 85mm f1.4 and the photos are so beautiful ! The image quality is so great! I cannot believe that the camera was released 10 years ago.
I agree, it is amazing. Thanks for watching.
I’ve had my D810 since 2020. I bought it for £1000 and I’ve loved it since then. It’s taken a few bumps over years. The only work that was needed was a new screen but I think that was down to the bumps and the horrendous rain that I got caught in, when the screen stopped working.
I have looked at the mirrorless cameras but none of them have tempted me to spend my money yet. I’ve checked the traded in price against a new camera, I get up £275 to £375 back. I’d rather hang onto the camera for that money.
I bought it with less than 30k activations. The shutter count is now 68862. It’s good for years yet.
I do a mix of landscape and wildlife. The auto focus isn’t the best for wildlife but I’m not a pro and I can cope with it. It’s fantastic for landscape.
For my four years of photography. It’s cost me about the same amount of money every year as Adobe’s creative cloud subscription. I can’t complain about that.
I have only traded in a camera a few times and that was many years ago. I will never sell or trade the D810.
I Still use a 1949 Canon SII. LoL. And I love it . Gotta love film
If it works for you that’s great . Thanks for watching
I don't think cameras ever get old, unless you have physical damage.
If you have a good quality lens, lighting & composition sense , you can still create great images.
I agree 100%. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for making this video, this helped me quite a bit with making a pricy decision vs the 810 thats a very reasonable price rn
Glad to be of help. Thanks for watching.
I bought my D810 in Sept 2021 with 794 actuations on the shutter. I love that I can see through my lenses in any lighting environment and can hear the actual duration of the shutter opening and closing. The clip-clop of the mirror is very satisfying too. I use a grip and have NEVER run out of battery in the field. 36MP are more than enough to do effective cropping. The dynamic range is impressive. I'm thankful that I did not have to invest in an entirely new set of lenses (I have the Nikon G Trilogy). Yes, it's heavy but I'm used to it. (I get a better workout while hiking). No plans on going mirrorless. The D810 meets my needs, when it dies I'll buy a D850.
Thanks for watching
The clip clop sounds like a p Diddy party 😂
Been shooting with the D810 for almost 10 years ... with the newest 70-200 F2.8, it takes gorgeous pictures... still works great after over 200k shots.
@@NinjaWarhol While I prefer mirrorless, I still use my D810 for portraits with studio lighting and it does a great job.Thanks for watching.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Indeed, thank you for the kind reply.
I have the Z7 and Z9 after owning the D810 for several years. I still use the D810 for Macro and Landscape. There is something about the D810 that I prefer for alot of images. It STILL beats the entire Nikon lineup for dynamic range.
@@JLTPhotog I still mainly use my 810 for portraits with studio lighting and will never sell it. Thanks for watching and your comments.
Thank you
I have mirrorless (Z7) which I like but I will not part with my D810. As you say, it's a workhorse and sometimes I just want an optical viewfinder. Also, I really like the 36 mp file size.
Thinking about picking this up in 24. I want to get back to making pictures. With my mirrorless I feel I’m just taking pictures.
I prefer mirrorless, but the D810 is an excellent DLSR. You should be able to find one at a reasonable price. Thanks for watching.
I just bought a D7100 with a 18-140 lens. Brilliant results. Nothing wrong with older cameras. I even bought an original Olympus 35mm OM1n brilliant. It’s all down to the user
I Agree. Thanks for watching
Its still very usable. Like you it was my favourite Nikon camera. Then I went mirrorless. I had mine for 5 years.
Thanks for watching. I still use the 810 for some headshots.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 there you go.
I have a D810, bought five or six years ago second hand. I take wildlife, birds in flight and sure you have to take tons of shots to get one decent one because of the AF. I would love to upgrade to something with better AF but just can't afford it. As for the very common gripe about the D810 being big and heavy, to me those two attributes are strengths not weaknesses. My eyes are packing up so the D810 will see me out!
I believe the only weakness of the 810 is low light focus and action such as sports and birds in flight. It excels at everything else. Thanks for watching.
I just bought this camera with 46 shutter count , I'm waiting to receive it .. I bought it for studio photography
@@hubert-williams3379 It’s great for studio photography. I’m sure you will love it.Thanks for watching.
I really appreciate this camera for its built-in commander flash. While I've never used it as a flash, it effectively wirelessly triggers speedlights. During a wedding shoot, my primary wireless triggers malfunctioned. I then switched to my backup triggers, which were older models, but they also failed. Fortunately, I resorted to my third backup - the D810's built-in wireless commander via the pop-up flash - and it worked flawlessly. The D810's successor, the D850, lacks this pop-up commander flash. Therefore, I consider the D810 the superior model in the D800 series.
The D810 saved the day. Thanks for watching my video.
Hi Jules, many thanks for your video. I just bought a second hand D810 (fewer than 75k clicks and in good shape) for around €750. The shop still gives a year warranty. I normally shoot film using Nikon F100, FM3A, Mamiya M645 and a Zeiss Ikon folder, but now our baby daughter has been born (and she is just adorable), and I really have to speed up my photography workflow as I cannot be dabbling with film. I have a set of nice AF-D and AI-S primes so I needed a reliable and capable digital camera. My favourite primes are the 24mm f2.8 AI-S, 35mm f2 and 85mm f1.8 AF-D and 105mm f2.5 AI-S. I also use a Sigma 105mm macro. Seeing your video, I think I made the right choice. I guess that the base ISO of 64 and high resolution make it the most medium format-like camera in 135 format.
One thing I wonder, is that I might hit the limits of resolving power of some of these older primes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. I wonder what you think about that.
Many thanks, Rogier
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. You have a great collection of lenses that will work great on the D810. The 85 and 105 would be my first choice for photos of your baby. I recently shot some images with an old pre-Ai 105 2.5 on my Z8 and the results were great. In fact I have a video coming out on that lens soon.thanks for watching and your comments.
Hi Jules, many thanks! Our daughter is a cute baby and will make for good subject of portraits ;-) Yes, the D810 will finally allow me to use autofocus the 85mm f1.8 AF-D with a digital camera. I could already AF it with the F100, but that's film, and I don't have too much time for film over the coming months at least. I use it digitally with the Z Fc but it is crop frame and manual focus, and it just bugs me. The only thing that the D810 doesn't do, is focus peaking. I like that feature a lot with AI-S lenses.
Are you fine using the electronic rangefinder (green arrows and dot) with manual focus lenses on the D810?
@@rogiervanoostrom6467 It works but I don’t think it’s as precise as using focus peaking on the Z8. I think window light is great for taking photos of babies. Give it a try.
People with 40MP Fuji are saying, that you need a tripod for the 36MP FF. LOL.
@@bjoern_wunderlich it’s always been that for the highest quality you should use a tripod. But, with modern cameras with image stabilization, especially with mirrorless cameras where you have no vibration from a mirror, I don’t think that’s as important. I shot a photo handheld with my D810 and 16-35 lens that has vibration reduction and it was enlarged to approximately 8ft by 6ft and the quality was great. Thanks for watching.
Nikon D810 and Zeiss Milvus 18mm are a great combination! I click with him here in the Scottish Highlands and he does an excellent job. The colors are like a Leica. . . and I only use Nikon D software with minimal editing. If I were to replace the D810, it could only be a Leica! :-)
Zeiss lenses are some of the best. I shot Hasselblad for years and owned several Zeiss lenses. Thanks for watching.
Hi Jules. This camera is a tank. It was my dream but it was too expensive when it was just delivered. Today you can have one for 800€ which is I think a very good bargain, I use it for landscape and it s great. It feels slid, you have all what you need (except the screen which is fixed :() and it makes wonderful pictures. I do a lot of long exposures with my afs 20mm f1.8 and it s a dream. I do love it and I will keep it with my d500 for wild life. I also got a z7 and a Zf more practical’for day to day photos (the cropping facilities of the z7 are useful when you want only one lens when you travel) and the style of the Zf is owesome for street photography. In summary I still love Nikon and perhaps one day I will sell my z7 for a z8, but I don’t think I will sell my 2 Dxx until they die : I love too much this clac-clac … since 45 years now :).
Glad you are happy with your DSLR’s, they are awesome cameras. Thanks for watching.
I just bought a D810 in May 2024 for £700. I could have gotten examples cheaper, but I wanted one with asa low shutter count. My other camera is a Z9. I got the D810 as a walk around camera, the Z9 is a bit expensive (and a little heavy) for casual walk-around shooting. I remember 15 years ago (or so) getting a D750 and really enjoying it, but secretly wishing I had a D810! So wish fulfilled 15 years later! I am not disappointed, it takes beautiful pictures. As I get older I try to make life a little easier and get off manual mode. I m experimenting with aperture priority at the moment. I hardly ever shoot a lens wide open. Just because you could, doesn't mean that you should. Why would.you try to shoot an interesting building with the lens wide open? That way lies laziness. Think about your depth of field and let the camera think about how fast it needs to shoot to best emphasize the depth... I am happy to hand-off that decision to the camera, Nikon tends to know what it is doing. I dont feel that I have to control every aspect. Spare me the artistes who are anally retentive! Most of the time a 50mm f/1.4 D lives on the D810, but sometimes, if I know I am going to shoot photos of people, I mount my "beauty lens" the 85mm f/1.4 D. Exceptional peice of glass!
I believe the D810 is enough camera for most photographers. Thanks for watching.
Mine got up to 90,000 and I replaced with a newer one with only 15,000 a few months back. I don't need any more megapixels, don't do video , I do have a complete set of F mount lenses and couldn't afford the jump to the D850. So, my plan is wait until a couple more years until I "can" afford to do the jump to Z6/Z7 territory. For now, lots of proper pro level Dslr equipment is available for very reasonable prices. Use it
Great Andrew. I never made the switch to the D850 because the 810 always did what I needed it to do. However I do love the Z8. Thanks for watching.
I would love to have a D810 to use for fun. I use the ZF for my mirrorless camera. However, I cannot leave my DSLRs behind. I use the D610, the D750, and occasionally the D700. I will keep these cameras until they completely fail. But that D810, it's an awesome camera to have.
I got my D810 on Jan 2015 and until now I am still using it professionally with already 272, 949 shutter counts.
Wow, that’s great. Thanks for watching.
I love the d810 but the size and weight of the Z7 + the 24-200 is a game changer for landscapes, especially if you're hiking a long way. Still prefer the shooting experience of the d810 though.
I agree that the 24-200 is a great choice when you want to travel light. Also think it’s sharp enough. Thanks for watching.
I don't even have to watch this video.
Yes, any cameras can be relevant if it fills the needs of the user. It's that simple. FYI, I bought a canon 77D used, about 3 years ago. It still does well what I want it to do, even if it is not the latest. The tech is probably 5-6 years old. It has only 1080-60p video max, no IBIS, has 45 AF points in non video mode, etc. etc. But what do I care? It's still a good camera.
Again, ANY camera, is relevant as long as the user finds uses for it and it fits the photo/video needs.
Jules have you tried a D 3?
As far as image quality and dynamic range Canon still has not caught up to the D810. On DXO Mark landscape score the D810 is ranked 5th. Hasselblad X1D-50c Full Frame is first, D850 is 2nd, 3rd is an $8000 Leica from 2022, 4th is Sony A7R IV from 2019. Canon's first camera is 10th with the flagship from 2021 Canon EOS R3. The D810 is Still Relevant in 2024 and counting.
Thanks William for your comments.
Using D600 & D810, both great.
Recommended.
Thanks for watching
I just bought a used D810 with only 3500 shutter actuations based on your 2022 video. I moved from a D7100 and I love the D810. It feels so robust and solid in my hands. I couldn’t justify the extra money required for a D850 for what I do as a hobby (landscapes and portraits) and the D810 is a perfect fit.
The D810 is perfect for landscapes and portraits. Thanks for watching.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 I love your videos and trust your opinions. Thanks for sharing.
@@Octagen69 thank you
The D810 is my favorite all-time favorite camera. I have a Z6ii and Z7 and had and sold the D810. However, I missed it too much and recently repurchased it with 6000 actuations for $800!
I thought about selling mine a few years ago, but I’m glad I didn’t. Thanks for watching.
My brother & I have a D810 and it's great but we tend to prefer our D3X bodies for studio & flash. I think it's probably that the D3X files look a bit punchier and more colourful right out of the gate. (Correction: Bruv says he slightly prefers the D810 now - it takes all sorts to make a world. ) 😀 I am interested in trying out a Z7, so I'd be interested to hear your opinion of that in a video, Jules.
I sold my Z7 when I got the Z8. In my opinion the files from the Z7 are very close to the D810 with just a bit more detail.
Every camera has value. I have a 810 along with many other DSLRs. Nikon is the best.
Thanks for watching.
Jules, I’ve noticed you wearing a Nikon shirt a few times - is this something one can get from being an NPS member? How does one get it?
It’s from NPS. Each year after you renew your membership they send you a gift. I don’t know if you can buy it.
Hi Jules, thanks for the review. I have the D810 and I'm wondering if it's normal for iso not to change automatically in aperture priority mode when the lighting conditions vary. I have auto iso on and the iso switches automatically in M and S modes... Thanks.
ISO will only change if the camera runs out of shutter speed. So if the shutter speed needed is more than 1/8000 the ISO will change.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696perfect, Thanks for the fast reply
Nikon rules.
Sir, is d810 heavy camera for handheld photography, because people say its very heavy. Your photos might come up blurry, it's best to use in tripod and studio work only,
I don’t think it’s heavy. I have used it handheld for years.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 thank you
Sir, Nikon d810 vs d750 apart from more megapixels, do both camera sensor are same or different, colors they produce are same
Sensors are different. D810 has ISO 64 available for excellent dynamic range. The D750 will have less noise at high ISO and better low light focus. With both cameras set for the same picture control, color should be the same.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 so what you recommend go for d810 or d750
Sir, between Nikon d810 vs d750 which one produce better image quality straight out of the camera no edit, also for wedding which one will be best please tell
Overall image quality is very close. Noise will be lower with the D750 but resolution will be a little higher with the D810, meaning you will be able to crop more. The D750 can focus a little better in low light and it has a tilting rear LCD. It’s also a little quieter. The D810 can be set for ISO 64 for great dynamic range, but you may not need ISO 64 for weddings. One very important thing. You should have a backup camera for weddings. Hope this helps.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 thanks
Hi Jules, why should you no longer take photos with a D810 in 2024, or with a D4, D4s, or even with a D2xs?
Previously, none of us would have thought that analogue photography would eventually come to an end. That an F2 or F3 is sold off once. For me, this is the reason never to support the high purchase prices of DSLR cameras. My favorite camera is and remains the D4s. I bought a D810 as a second camera. Both used as new at a bargain price. I am an amateur with passion. For me it's all about taking good photos with good lenses - not about technology. To talk about the D810: Yes, it is a very good fair-weather camera, BUT in direct comparison to D4s, I am of the opinion that it does not reach this level - also in terms of sharpness. I prefer to photograph people who like to show their true self in the dark in the evening and open themselves up to my camera, at parties, in bars, in the theater. I often leave my D810 in my bag and take the D4s straight away. Yes, in Miami only the D810 during the day, with ISO 64. I still have my Nikon F2AS with MD-2 in my bag.
And I have to be honest: it scares me that today's photographers always have to keep up with the latest technology and literally leave electronic waste behind!
Jules, your video is beautiful! And I also love my D810 next to my D4s!
Thank you for your comments. You should take photos with whatever camera does the job for you. Your D4s is great for action and low light while the D810 is better in daylight with the option of using iso 64 for the lowest noice and great dynamic range. For some people the latest mirrorless cameras are best, especially for sports and birds in flight. It’s great that we have so many options today.
Hello, I just bought Nikon d810 recently, and I have equipped a lens of afs24120. Is this reasonable
That was my primary lens for years for event photography. It's a very good combination. Enjoy.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thank you very much for your advice
Yes, I use it like it is the "best" camera still. I dont like the noice it make when I am in the chuch or..
Hi Jules, Just wondering if you came across a setting where the flash pops up automatically when reaching a minimum shutter speed ???
No matter the setting, the flash will not pop up automatically on the Nikon D810. You must push the button on the left side of the prism to raise the flash. Thank you for watching my video.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 thank you so much !
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 would any of the other full frame nikons be capable of that ?
@@mamumonkan I don’t think so.
I enlarged in Photoshop to the same pixel size as the D850 without loss of quality! Naturally, I shoot in RAW and edit in the RAW environment of Photoshop, followed by final editing. You don't need more!
the image quality this camera produces is up to par with todays mirrorless cameras.
I think image quality from the Z8 is a little better but not by a lot. It’s amazing that a 10 year old camera can come close to the latest mirrorless.
I could not agree more. I shoot with a D850 and no one can outdo the images. The 9 tries but the 850 is warmer. I will compare the 850 with the fuji gfx 50. Equal and sometimes better so mine is going nowhere. I agree the 810 is fantastic as well. Thanks great video
@@thomasphillips5850 Thanks for watching.
He sounds like a doctor 😂. How do you all like the video from it? The mic decent enough for concerts?
Have a Z 50 because I am poor.I love the 810 way better.
I just got a used one with under 40,000 clicks. Under $600.
Great. You will love it. Thanks for watching my video.
Got my 810 for 500 in mint condition.
I use d s l r because I despise EVFs
Thank you for watching. Have you tried the Z8?
I'm not a Nikon user but enjoy all your videos anyway. @@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 And I'm not a mirrorless hater -- I own the R6, Fujifilm XT-3, and Sony A 6400. I just prefer optical viewfinders, which I've been using since 1980.
Totally agree , good inroads have been made in terms of lag but even the best mirrorless cameras EVF,S still resemble a cheap B grade cartoon compared to an optical viewfinder.
@@michaeldavis8753 Yeah. I'm not "hater." I have three mirrorless bodies, all different manufacturers, and three compacts as well. So, I certainly do use them. I guess in my case, having started my photography inroads way back in 1981, I just got very accustomed to OVFs on SLRs and later DSLRs. I will freely admit its far les burdensome to carry around my Sony A6400 than my Canon 5D4 or 1DX. Weight, in my case, is the only true benefit of mirrorless.
Since the main difference between the D810 and the D800 is no AA then could be used for the same purpose as the D810. The D800 can be bought for a bargain price currently, usually 50% less than a price for the D810. Disclaimer, I have a D800 which has never failed so in my opinion they are comparable so next step if you want a huge feature step would be the D850.
I HATE MY 810 it was my first AND LAST Nikon camera. There's a reason that it's discontinued and only a fool would let you gaslight them into thinking otherwise.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but before the introduction of the D850, many considered it the best DSLR’s. It was discontinued because it was replaced by the D850.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 "They" say that about EVERY upgrade if they want the freebies and all expenses paid photography trips. The 810 had the worst autofocus, horrible colour profile, and trashy grips and fittings. Sorry Bud, I'm not one of these kids.
@@wolfgangk1 so what kind of kid are you? so negative.....
@@ricknelson5400 What kind of kid am I? Around your age and have been a professional photographer for over 40 years with a respectable resume of photographing some of the most famous people in the world-You? It’s evident from the Nikon shirt that you’re a bottom feeder, ingratiating yourself to Nikon. I don’t have to resort to that. I get it your ego is bruised but you can’t empirically (in other words I’m not interested in your “thoughts” or “feelings”) dispute ANYTHING I said about Nikon’s D810.
(crickets)
Hi and yes ALL working cameras are relevant no matter the year, end of video BYE
Wrong!!!!!.. And stop telling people to vote blue no matter who you nutter
No dslr is relevant these days
I disagree. Mirrorless is definitely better for many reasons but DSLR’s still have a place. I still use my D810 for studio type portraits.
Bought my d810 yesterday, 280k shutter count. It works . Cameras became good enough quite a long time ago and since then nothing happened to make them irrelevant.
Agreed. Enjoy your 810. Thanks for watching.
It’s my main camera!
Thanks for watching