Nikon D3300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with Auto Focus-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom Lens (Red)
While the announcement of the Nikon D800 and D800E was widely greeted with excitement and high praise, the Nikon D810’s arrival has been met with some derision.
Although it’s unsatisfactory that Nikon hasn’t given the D810 Wi-Fi connectivity to permit the typical photographer to regulate the camera remotely via a smartphone or tablet or to wirelessly transfer a picture or upload it to Facebook, it’s still a superb camera and a worthy successor to the D800. It’s unlikely that a lot of existing D800 users will need to upgrade; however, the Nikon D810 remains an aspirational camera for several people.
Pros
It’s stunning how much difference the change to the shutter and mirror box makes—the camera feels more polished and is way more distinct. Its weather-proofing additionally means it will be utilized in harsh conditions.
The autofocus system is additionally wonderful, capable of focusing quickly and accurately and keeping track of a moving subject even in low light.
As with the Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, and Sony A7R, having 36 million pixels is basically helpful once you cannot get the composition precisely as you would like it in the camera. There’s the most scope to crop. The pictures are also of fantastic quality, with well-controlled noise, pleasant colors, and excellent detail.
I additionally appreciate the move towards finer-grained noise with less smoothing or clumping at high-sensitivity settings. It should make the noise more visible to our laboratory testing; however, the photographs look a lot more natural and elaborate at 100% on-screen.
Cons
According to Nikon, only a really small percentage of photographers who have a camera with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity really use it for sharing pictures on Facebook and the like. However, as one who does so on a daily basis, it’s one thing I actually relish doing. As a result, I know I will have a far better shot than I am going to ever get on my phone. Given the file sizes on the Nikon D810, it is not something that individuals are aiming to do a lot of. However, it’s nice to have the option, and in fact, they will also be scaled for quicker transfer.
Many users would additionally appreciate the flexibility to manage the camera remotely via a smartphone; it is a good way of reducing camera shake.
Although the D810’s control layout is incredibly smart and it handles well, I believe Nikon may make better use of its ‘i’ button and data screen. I cannot see the purpose of having fast access to customization features that you are simply likely to use once. It additionally appears a shame to have a screen that shows you the bulk of the camera’s settings but does not allow you to change them.
Final verdict
The Nikon D810 is a superb, all-around camera that is capable of delivering very good pictures in a wide range of conditions. Its high pixel count and tremendous detail resolution mean that it’s particularly well suited for use by landscape, still life, and macro photographers; however, its autofocus system and noise control mean that it’s additionally capable of delivering very good sport, action, and wildlife pictures.
