An effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels for the sharpest, best image quality in Nikon history

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the D810, a Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera.

Nikon D810 Front

The D810 is a digital SLR camera that boasts incredibly superior definition and image quality made possible with a new Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, adoption of the latest EXPEED 4 image-processing engine, an effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels, and a standard range of sensitivities from ISO 64 to ISO 12800. Not only does it offer extremely accurate AF, but vibrations generated inside the camera have been reduced to maximize the resolution of its 36.3-million pixels for sharp and clear images. The camera also supports recording of smooth, extremely sharp 60p full-HD (1920 x 1080) movies. What’s more, high-speed continuous shooting at up to 5 fps with the FX-format image area and up to 7 fps* with the DX-format image area is possible for excellent response to a wide variety of scenes.

• *When powered by the AC Adapter EH-5b or the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D12 with batteries other than the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15.

D810 Development Background

The D800 and D800E, added to Nikon’s lineup of Nikon FX-format cameras in March 2012, drew great attention from professional and advanced amateur photographers as digital SLR cameras offering superior image quality nearly equal to that of medium-format cameras. The performance of these two cameras was well received around the world, earning them a number of prestigious awards, including a respected Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Award 2012 and a European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Photo Award presented to the D800.

Nikon D800 Back

Developed with this background, the D810 offers the best image quality in the history of Nikon, as well as functions that increase the certainty and reliability of this superior image quality, to respond to the expectations of photographers who demand superior clarity, sharpness, and image quality from their photos.

D810 Primary Features

1. The first digital SLR camera in Nikon’s history to offer a minimum standard sensitivity of ISO 64 at which superior clarity and image quality with rich tones is achieved. A minimum standard sensitivity of ISO 64, at which the same broad dynamic range available with ISO 100 is possible, was achieved through the adoption of a new FX-format CMOS sensor and by increasing the volume of light information that can be accumulated. This enables suppression of loss of detail in highlights (blown highlights) and beautiful rendering of subjects with rich tones, even when a fast lens is used in bright surroundings. In addition, collaboration with the same EXPEED 4 image-processing engine adopted for the D4S achieves a broad range of standard sensitivities up to ISO 12800 (Lo 1, Hi 1, and Hi 2 settings are also available).
2. Further increases in imaging flexibility: The Picture Control system, Nikon’s exclusive advanced system for image processingA new “Flat” Picture Control option has been added with the D810. Less in-camera processing is applied to images captured at a Picture Control setting of “Flat” than to those captured at a setting of “Neutral”, enabling maximization of the amount of subject information acquired. The “Flat” setting prevents loss of detail in highlights and shadows, as well as over-saturation of colors, enabling adjustment of image quality and post-processing for richer tone characteristics, including contrast and colors. In addition, a “Clarity”*1 option has been added to adjustment settings for each Picture Control, allowing users to make images sharper or softer without over-emphasizing outlines and edges in images, and each setting can be adjusted in increments of 0.25 step*2, enabling more precise adjustment that makes it easier to achieve imaging that better reflects user intent.Extremely precise AF and superior vibration suppression that maximize the resolution of the 36.3-million-pixel effective pixel count. In order to make the most of the incredibly high pixel count of 36.3-million effective pixels, the precision of the 51-point AF system has been increased with adoption of the Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module and improvements to the focusing algorithm, ensuring exact autofocus acquisition on the intended portion of a still subject. In addition, mechanical operation of components such as the mirror and shutter has been improved for significant reduction in the amount of internal vibration generated. The end result is a system capable of maximizing the superior rendering performance of NIKKOR lenses and the superior definition of the D810’s CMOS sensor.
   • *1Can be applied only to still images.
   • *2Does not apply to Quick Adjust.
3. High-speed continuous shooting at approximately 5 fps in FX format and approximately 7 fps* in DX format makes capture of a broader range of subjects possibleAdoption of a new CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine makes high-speed continuous shooting at approximately 5 fps in FX format and approximately 7 fps* in DX format possible with the D810. This makes capture of a broader range of subjects/scenes possible with excellent response with not only still subjects, but also moving subjects such as wildlife and sports scenes.Full-HD movie recording with which picture quality and operation has been significantly improvedThe full-HD movie recording function, capable of recording extremely sharp and clear movies exhibiting significantly fewer moiré patterns and jaggies, and less color aliasing, supports 60p recording for smoother expression of subject movement. In addition, operation has been improved with Auto ISO Sensitivity Control in M exposure mode, enabling exposure control with aperture value and shutter speed locked and automatic adjustment of only ISO sensitivity, as well as a highlight display that shows the brightest areas of the frame in which detail may be lost with display of slanted lines. Beautiful time-lapse movies with which variations in exposure between frames are controlled can also be generated in-camera.
   • *When powered by the AC Adapter EH-5b or the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D12 with batteries other than the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15.

D810 Additional Features

• An electronic front-curtain shutter that prevents blur in images with minimization of vibration resulting from the operation of mechanisms with shooting
• Highlight-weighted metering, with which exposure values that reduce loss of detail in highlights (blown highlights) are determined, convenient for capturing theater scenes and the like
• The first Nikon FX-format camera with an OLED viewfinder display; an optical viewfinder with frame coverage of approximately 100% that offers better light transmissivity and colors, and makes it easier to achieve the optimal focus when fast lenses are used
• A 1229k-dot LCD monitor with bright RGBW array equipped with the “Monitor color balance” function that allows users to adjust monitor colors
• A “Split-screen display zoom” function that displays enlarged views of two separate areas of the frame side-by-side for checking level if the building is aligned with the horizon with live view photography
• Advanced Scene Recognition System, which utilizes a 91K-pixel RGB sensor, for highly precise automatic control over auto exposure (AE), autofocus (AF), and auto white balance (AWB)
• RAW recording at an image size of “Small”
• Multi-area mode full-HD D-movie that allows users to choose between two movie formats (image areas), FX-based and DX-based
• Improved movie sound quality with “Wind noise reduction” and “Frequency response” (“Wide range”/”Vocal range”) settings
• Optimal layout of operational controls, and a grip sized and shaped for a firm, steady hold even when large lenses are used
• Effective sealing for superior resistance to dust and water

• Except where noted, all specifications provided apply to use at an ambient temperature of 23° C (± 3° C) with a fully charged battery, in accordance with Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
  Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
  Effective angle of view	Nikon FX format
  Effective pixels
  Effective pixels	36.3 million
  Image sensor
  Image sensor	35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor
  Total pixels	37.09 million
  Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D software)
  Storage
  Image size (pixels)	FX format (36×24): 7360 x 4912 (L), 5520 x 3680 (M), 3680 x 2456 (S) 1.2x (30×20): 6144 x 4080 (L), 4608 x 3056 (M), 3072 x 2040 (S) DX format (24×16): 4800 x 3200 (L), 3600 x 2400 (M), 2400 x 1600 (S) 5:4 (30×24): 6144 x 4912 (L), 4608 x 3680 (M), 3072 x 2456 (S) FX-format photographs taken in movie live view: 6720 x 3776 (L), 5040 x 2832 (M), 3360 x 1888 (S) DX-format photographs taken in movie live view: 4800 x 2704 (L), 3600 x 2024 (M), 2400 x 1352 (S) Note: Photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of 16:9; A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24×16) 1.5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs
  File format	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only) TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
  Picture Control system	Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
  Storage media	SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards; Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant)
  Dual card slots	Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
  File system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
  Viewfinder
  Viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
  Frame coverage	FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 1.2x (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 5:4 (30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical
  Magnification	Approx. 0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
  Eyepoint	17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
  Diopter adjustment	-3 to +1 m-1
  Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid
  Reflex mirror	Quick return
  Depth-of-field preview	Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
  Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled
  Lens
  Compatible lenses	Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), DX lenses (using DX (24×16) 1.5x image area) AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used: The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
  Shutter
  Type	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, electronic front-curtain shutter (in mirror up release mode)
  Speed	1/8000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, time, X250
  Flash sync speed	X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
  Release
  Release mode	S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), QC (quite continuous shutter-release), Self-timer, MUP (mirror up)
  Frame advance rate	With EN-EL15 batteries (FX/5:4) CL: Approx. 1 to 5 fps, CH: Approx. 5 fps, QC: Approx. 3 fps (DX/1.2x) CL: Approx. 1 to 6 fps, CH: Approx. 6 fps, QC: Approx. 3 fps Other power sources (FX/5:4) CL: Approx. 1 to 5 fps, CH: Approx. 5 fps, QC: Approx. 3 fps (1.2x) CL: Approx. 1 to 6 fps, CH: Approx. 6 fps, QC: Approx. 3 fps (DX) CL: Approx. 1 to 6 fps, CH: Approx. 7 fps, QC: Approx. 3 fps
  Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
  Exposure
  Metering	TTL exposure metering using 91K-pixel RGB sensor
  Metering method	Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of approx. 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 (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E and D lenses (equivalent to center-weighted when other lenses are used)
  Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)	Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
  Exposure meter coupling	Combined CPU and AI
  Mode	Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)
  Exposure compensation	-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  Exposure bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV; 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
  Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 64 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 51200 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
  ADL bracketing	2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
  Focus
  Autofocus	Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
  Detection range	-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
  Focus point	Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
  AF-area mode	Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF
  Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
  Flash
  Built-in flash	Manual pop-up with button release and a guide number of approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  Flash control	TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91K-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
  Flash mode	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off; auto FP high-speed sync supported
  Flash compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  Flash bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV; 2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
  Flash-ready indicator	Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
  Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
  Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Nikon CLS supported; commander mode option available
  Sync terminal	ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
  White balance
  White balance	Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K); all with fine-tuning
  White balance bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
  Live View
  Live view mode	Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)
  Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (M)
  AF-area mode	Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
  Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
  Movie
  Metering	TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  Metering method	Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
  Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	1920 x 1080; 60 p (progressive), 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p 1280 x 720; 60p, 50p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; all options support both high and normal image quality
  File format	MOV
  Video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  Audio recording format	Linear PCM
  Audio recording device	Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
  ISO sensitivity	Exposure modes P, S and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit Exposure mode M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 64 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV); can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 51200 equivalent) above ISO 12800
  Other movie options	Index marking, time-lapse photography
  Monitor
  Monitor	8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229 k-dot (VGA; 640 x RGBW x 480 = 1,228,800 dots) TFT monitor with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
  Playback
  Playback	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation
  Interface
  USB	SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommended
  HDMI output	Type C HDMI connector
  Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
  Audio output	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
  Ten-pin remote terminal	Can be used to connect optional remote control, optional WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 Adapter) or WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller, GP-1/GP-1A GPS Unit, or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS Adapter Cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
  Supported languages (may differ by country or area)
  Supported languages	Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  Power source
  Battery	One EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  Battery pack	Optional MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL15/EN-EL18a*/EN-EL18* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or eight AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium batteries * Available separately; Requires optional BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover
  AC adapter	EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
  Tripod socket
  Tripod socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
  Dimensions / weight
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 146 x 123 x 81.5 mm/5.8 x 4.9 x 3.3 in.
  Weight	Approx. 980 g/2 lb 2.6 oz with battery and SD memory card but without body cap; approx. 880 g/1 lb 15.1 oz (camera body only)
  Operating environment
  Temperature	0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F
  Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)

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