D810 Purchase
Mar 3, 2017 07:17:40 #
I currently am making the the same decision. I honestly can't imagine how the images coming from my D800 could be any better ! If I expose my RAW files correctly, add a touch of sharpening, and process correctly, the images are absolutely perfect ! I'll admit that a new processor would improve the high ISO a bit, but I really don't have much to complain about... I'm waiting for the new D8XX to be released later this year with the 5 generation processor and AF sysrem. If it's anything like the d500, then I'll buy one as soon as the bugs are are corrected... I still shoot my D300s on occasion, and have fought the urge to upgrade to the D500. I'd rather shoot a new D8XX with my 800 as backup.
BTW, I just read on Nikon Rumors that Nikon will be selling parts to a few select repair facilities who will mow service Grey Market D810 cameras, and thatbyou can purchase grey market d810 for just under $1800 !
https://www.facebook.com/edmund.dworakowski/posts/1467265039960043
BTW, I just read on Nikon Rumors that Nikon will be selling parts to a few select repair facilities who will mow service Grey Market D810 cameras, and thatbyou can purchase grey market d810 for just under $1800 !
https://www.facebook.com/edmund.dworakowski/posts/1467265039960043
Mar 3, 2017 08:07:44 #
jmcgloth wrote:
I currently have a Nikon D800 and am thinking about adding a D810. What has been everyone's experience with the D810? Can you really tell a difference from the D800?
I had a D750 and traded up to an 810. The only thing I don't like about the 810, it has been superb in every way.
Mar 3, 2017 08:09:26 #
rmm0605 wrote:
I had a D750 and traded up to an 810. The only thing I don't like about the 810, is that it holds one CF card as well as one SD. Otherwise, it has been superb in every way.
Mar 3, 2017 09:10:31 #
jmcgloth wrote:
I currently have a Nikon D800 and am thinking about adding a D810. What has been everyone's experience with the D810? Can you really tell a difference from the D800?
Go here and compare:
https://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=nikon_d800&products=nikon_d800e&products=nikon_d810&products=nikon_d810a
Mar 3, 2017 10:16:59 #
I found the shutter mechanism so much smoother on the 810 than the 800. There were a lot of other improvements as well. I was glad I upgraded.
Mar 3, 2017 10:24:03 #
I have a D810, but never has the previous model, the D800. I have owned this camera since about April 2016 and am very happy. I bought it at the same time I bought my D5, trading in my D4s. I did realize a new version might be released soon and I will upgrade IF the new model has some feature(s) that would be helpful in my work. Presently, I believe the D810 to be a superb camera and very good for any subject except action sports. Best of luck.
Mar 3, 2017 10:34:06 #
SueMac wrote:
I found the shutter mechanism so much smoother on the 810 than the 800. There were a lot of other improvements as well. I was glad I upgraded.
I forgot about that improvement.....HUGE plus if you are shooting photos of speakers in meetings.
The shutter is a LOT quieter.
Now I don't feel so bad about not getting the 800e instead.
Mar 3, 2017 10:34:20 #
I'm a pro and I love the d810. It's so much lighter than my D5, very quiet and a great second/back up camera
Mar 3, 2017 10:47:59 #
I traded my D800 for a D810 a year ago. Photos are sharper and the colors appear richer, softer. The feel in the hand is much better, and the shutter appears quieter -- it doesn't clang when it goes off. For me, the trade up was well worth it.
Mar 3, 2017 11:06:30 #
I'm happy with my D810,but the D5/D500 Expeed5 processor and new focus system might be worthwhile enhancements for some,particularly for action shots. What I'm saying is the replacement model (someday) may be quite desirable.
Mar 3, 2017 17:00:18 #
jmcgloth wrote:
I currently have a Nikon D800 and am thinking about adding a D810. What has been everyone's experience with the D810? Can you really tell a difference from the D800?
I have the D800 and about a month ago I purchased a D810 which came with a battery grip the nikon one and cost $369.00 and some other things total $500.00 extra for $2500.00 at B & H love them. The D810 is definitely sharper because of the low pass filter not in this model. I am not sorry at all buying the camera, (LOVE IT). I was a little leery at first but took out of box put battery in and the very first photo was amazing and the rest is history as they say. I don't think you will be sorry if you purchase one of these.
Tom
Mar 3, 2017 18:13:14 #
DaveO wrote:
I'm happy with my D810,but the D5/D500 Expeed5 processor and new focus system might be worthwhile enhancements for some,particularly for action shots. What I'm saying is the replacement model (someday) may be quite desirable.
Mar 3, 2017 18:23:56 #
Mar 4, 2017 05:02:13 #
I replaced the 800 with the 810 and agree with the other comments that the 810 images are sharper.
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