Nikon unveils the 36.3-megapixel D810, a new full-frame pro-level DSLR at $3,300

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Nikon D810 unveiled: New 36-megapixel DSLR employs top-of-line D4S features
The Nikon D800 was one of the only ground-breaking DSLR cameras to hit the market in recent years. Its successor, the Nikon D810, which was unveiled today, might not be such a landmark model but it amplifies what was already great and tweaks it to be better yet.

The D810 doesn’t push the resolution like some had anticipated, instead opting for the same 36.3-megapixel resolution as found in the original model. But it’s not the same sensor: the D810’s is an all-new slice of silicone and does away with the optical low-pass filter. This means the light entering the camera isn’t diffused for the sharpest possible results. It’s a more common occurrence in DSLR cameras these days, but whereas the original D800 offered the OLPF-free D800E option, the D810 is a one-stop-shop solution.

The new sensor is paired with the same Expeed 4 processing engine as found in the Nikon D4S, and the D810 also employs the same 51-point autofocus system too. That means full autofocus control at super-fast speeds.

And it’s speed that also sees a boost in the burst mode department: 5fps is possible at full resolution, notching up to 6fps with a 1.2x crop, or 7fps with a 1.5x (DX) crop.

The dust- and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body is sturdy and features a 0.7x magnification 100 per cent field-of-view optical viewfinder and 3.2-inch 1229k-dot WRGB LCD screen.
Nikon D810 unveiled: New 36-megapixel DSLR employs top-of-line D4S features - Pocket-lint

 

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Nikon just announced the D810, a new full-frame pro-level DSLR for a cool $3,300 (body only). Basically an upgrade to the current D800E (also $3,300), both cameras have 36.3-megapixel sensors – the highest of any models other than medium format cameras. Moviemakers should also take note the D810 has a maximum resolution of 1080/60p versus 1080/30p of the current edition, as well as other tweaks detailed below. The D810 will be available in late July.

The D810 is definitely a beast and targeted to studio and fine art photographers, as well as cinematographers. Your average shutterbug won’t go anywhere near it other than to ogle its massive size and hefty price tag.

Although similarly priced to the older D800E, the D810 has a new full-frame sensor even though it’s the same pixel count. Like the D800E, Nikon omitted the optical low-pass filter for enhanced sharpness – a common trend among new interchangeable lens cameras. As is typical with next-generation cameras, Nikon engineers improved the processor, in this case moving to EXPEED 4 from EXPEED 3. Besides overall operational improvements, the new chip increased ISOs: now the native range is 64-12,800 with extended settings down to 32 and up to 51,200.

Unfortunately, the burst mode – while improved – is no big deal. The new D810 has a maximum frame rate of 5 fps, compared to 4 for the D800E. Clearly not a camera for the sidelines at the World Cup, but this spec is still impressive when you realize the camera is funneling huge 7360 x 4912 pixel files onto either Compact Flash or SD memory cards (there are two slots). Again, it’s best suited for still capture.

Nikon also bumped up the resolution of the 3.2-inch LCD monitor to 1,229K dots from 921K of the D800E. A new Split Screen Display Zoom function magnifies two separated points on the same horizontal line to confirm the points are level and in focus. Not something for shooting a birthday party but a great feature for landscape and architecture photographers.

The company clearly sees Canon making headway in the filmmaking community, so it added loads of features for moviemakers along with the jump to 1080/60p. It can send uncompressed digital video to an external recorder, offers expanded ISOs for video 64-12,800 in auto, has zebra stripes to check exposure, accepts optional stereo mics, and offers full manual control, among others. Nikon will even offer two kits for filmmakers.

Nikon will also introduce Capture NX-D in mid-July, a new software package available via download, to handle the D810’s RAW files; it can adjust TIFFs and JPEGs as well.

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