⬇ Want to join my bi-weekly *Photography Insider* newsletter? ⬇ Sign up here today, and don't miss another issue! mailchi.mp/dd334d06840b/run-n-gun-newsletter

Such a good review, thanks for recording ❤

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

No problem 😊 Don't forget to subscribe for more!

I just bought one second hand, less than75k clicks and in good shape, still with 1 year warranty from the shop. The reason is that our baby daughter has been born just now, and this is an amazing experience, this also means that I cannot dabble in my film photography as much as I used to do. Now I am looking forward to using the D810 to greatly speed up my photography and still use all my Nikkor AF-D and AI-S primes, in the little bit of time left after taking care of our baby.

@RunNGunPhoto

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story! Hopefully digital will give you a bit more time to spend with your family. I love shooting on older Nikkor glass and modern DSLRs... those lenses really had character.

My D810 (and D750 for that matter) is still a fantastic camera, and I LOVE the RAW files I get from it. It's a little beefy in this day and age, but more importantly, the 36 megapixels are the absolute sweet spot for me (as a landscape/nature photographer). Yeah, I'll probably never get rid of mine.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

I agree that 36MP is a great spot to sit. Lot's of little detail captured, especially for landscapes. I love mine for portrait use!

Was a great tool 10y ago, is a great tool today. It makes me good money. Keeping it!

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Right on! My 5D Mark 2 paid for itself in a couple of years of hobby shooting in my spare time. It's certainly still capable of that today!

Thank you so much for this review! I lost my old camera years ago and hadn't been able to take the landscape/wildlife pictures i wanted to with just my phone. Recently, I started to look for a new camera to get back into photography, and I picked the D810 as it seemed like a sturdy camera, however i was nervous about the quality of it. Your in-depth review however has made me feel confident in my choice and has given me lots of inspiration to try photographing new things out of my usual comfort zone. I also wanted to thank you for making a calm and slowpaced yet informative video. Its easy to keep up with. I have watched a few of your other videos and I feel way more informed and excited to get back into photography, So thank you again!! :)

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help my friend! I love hearing that my content inspires someone to go make more photographs!! 👍

The D810 is my main camera right now, and I have to say that I did order a Z8 just today. Yeah, I got my 810 used for $1000 back in 2017 and its been my main camera ever since. There has really been no reason to upgrade. Will keep it as a second when my Z8 arrives. I've never loved a camera more than the D810. I can only hope that I'll love the Z8 as much.

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like we were both in the same situation. That's about what I paid for mine, around that same time. It's been a great 2nd camera to my Z6, especially for events like weddings. I'm sure you'll love the Z8...my Z6 is amazing.

Well detailed review, great images. Thanks for sharing, Boromir 😉

@RunNGunPhoto

3 күн бұрын

Hahaha 😂

Great video amazing images friend!

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit! I truly appreciate your support!

I've had a D810 since they first came out, and it was my first new decent camera, so it's a bit special to me. I mainly shoot landscapes at night, and for me it's perfect. The image quality is excellent and it feels like a "real" camera. After losing inspiration for a few years and selling all my lenses apart from a 50mm manual, i've just bought a 14-24 and a 24-70. It feels soooo good to be using the D810 again after taking "snaps" with an iphone and Canon G7x Mk3.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you kept your D810. Also, the 14-24mm is one of my favorite lenses of all time... You can get some super unique perspectives with it. Keep shooting!

Amazing video. Had a D810 for 2 years and half now. Thanks for sharing.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! How are you liking it? What do you primarily shoot?

Stunning cam and happy to own one!

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

It really is! This sensor will be relevant for a long time into the future.

Wonderful review !!! Nevermind that I don't like mirrorless, but this is a hell of a camera still today !!!

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Indeed, you can make it mirror-less with a pair of pliers lol

I haven’t been doing much photography in recent years so if need be I’ve always fallen back on my old D300 that I’ve had since 2009. It’s held up really well over the years and still takes really good pictures. Yesterday I purchased a used but clean D810 and am really excited to start using it. Hopefully it’s as reliable as my old D300.

@RunNGunPhoto

3 күн бұрын

It'll definitely be reliable! It's a fantastic camera and you'll enjoy it. Let me know how it goes!

Many thanks for the review! I've had a Nikon D700 for a few years now and it has been a great workhorse. Last week a local photographer "gave" me his D810 as he has gotten into the Z series as well as the smaller Olympus models. I was thrilled to get it even though it has somewhere north of 190K shutter actuations. I'm hoping I can give me a couple more years of use. I've been wanting to try the D810 with its 36mp screen and compare it to my D700 images. I'll let you know how it works out.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

That is awesome John! Can't wait to hear how you like it. The 36 MP images still blow me away today.

Absolutely agree with you. It gets the job done. For the most part that’s all that matters.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It gets it done, and then some. My clients love the portraits I make with the D810!

*Recommended Run N Gun Photography Links:* ✅ My Color Grading LUTs and Presets: therunngun.com/shop/​ ✅ CANON 5D MARK II Still a Good Camera in 2023? kzread.info/dash/bejne/mn2dzbuOf5vgY5M.html ✅ 9 Photography Light Hacks in 90 Sec.: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIiqw9WhgtXHXbA.html​ ✅ Nikon D750 DSLR - Hands-On Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXWV1JurocbPpsY.html

@davidcarrico3385

7 ай бұрын

FYI, the color grading luts link takes me to a 404

My 10 year old D810 is still working well and its image quality is still comparable to those of today’s top ends. Thanks for the review.

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the D810! I use mine all the time!

@tafpictur6206

Ай бұрын

I have the same

@RunNGunPhoto

29 күн бұрын

@tafpictur6206 It's awesome isn't it?

well, it seems many are gunning for „old is gold“. Am trying to get hold of either 810 or 850, because of the absence of anti-aliasing filter. Indeed a very detailed review from the usability perspective👏

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

The D810 is a great place to start. I've previously used a D850 as well and thought it was great. You can't go wrong with either camera! What do you like to photograph?

$519 (tax included) purchased today. Thanks for the review to know I’m not losing my mind 😊

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Nicely done Anthony! Hope you enjoy it!

@KheenanWalkins

4 ай бұрын

I got one used a few years ago for product photography. It is amazing

Great review! Thank you for producing it! I have a D800e, which was a predecessor of a D810. I agree: great camera. The resolution is insane: I guess the quantity really is a quality of its own. That being said, for most situations, I prefer output of a D3 or D4s. The D800e’s images are less vibrant somehow. Maybe it can be enhanced in post processing? Perhaps, I didn’t bother. Great resolution. 👍

@RunNGunPhoto

3 ай бұрын

It may be worth playing with the color profiles in Lightroom or Camera Raw if you're having color issues. Here's a video on it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3yO25qhoJXfebA.html

I got one, my first dslr, it takes great photos, landscapes have an almost oil painting look to them.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! That 36 Megapixel sensor is great for landscapes. Do you edit your images?

I miss my D810. Shouldn’t have sold it. The stills that it produced is so magical that I love it much more than any DSLR including the D850 and z series I have ever owned. D810 auto focus is not great for fast moving subjects though.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

You're correct. Maybe not a camera I'd use for sports, but it has so many applications if you know what you're doing.

@morgankarno7335

6 ай бұрын

Agreed I am buying another one and I own z7 and z8 I shoot mostly on DF

@Stop-All-War

6 ай бұрын

Bought my D810 for approx £450, with 15,000 shutter. Rebuy one dude

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

@@Stop-All-War Yes they're holding some value, but they're worth the price, IMO.

@lightspeed2121

5 ай бұрын

I still have mine , has less than 1500 shots on it , I use my F-5 too!

I have the D750 and love it. I may keep my eye out for a good deal on a D810.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Hey John! I went to college with a John Leftwitch! The d750 is a fantastic camera!

Almost traded mine in the other day. I took 4 snaps. And realised ill never sell my D810. Nice video. 64 iso

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

That's a good decision! I love my 810, and still love the photos it helps me capture!

@ChrisMarxen

7 ай бұрын

Same here, never selling it. Still makes me good money.

@Stop-All-War

6 ай бұрын

D810 & D600, love mine both. I admit though, I'd love the D850 & D750.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Yes, Keep it! It will always make you money.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

I’ve used both the D750 and D850, and they’re both great. I sold my 750, but the only reason I’d sell the D610 is to upgrade to a D850.

Have had my 810 for 6-7 years. Love the camera. I have been thinking about upgrading to a Z8 or?? But your review helped me decide to stay with my 810. Thank you

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! I’ll have a z8 review coming soon. Nikon lent me one and I loved it. But the d810 is still fantastic! 🙂👍

I love the D810; I had sold it a couple years back. Although I moved on to mirrorless Z6II/Z7, I missed my old camera so much that I bought it again. I used it today in the nasty weather to shoot some fall colors.

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Fall colors look great on this camera! 👍 Definitely worth keeping around, even if it’s not the newest piece of gear.

@tooshmart6669

7 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto Years, years... ago I bought and sold the D7100 three times, first as a main, sold it, then as a back up, then sold the main and back up at the same time fund a new camera, then bought it again as a backup to my new main at the time. It was a great SHARP pro camera.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I’ll say that is one camera I’ve never used. What did you primarily shoot?

Just bought one.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! Let me know how you like it!

Great video - Thanks! I have the D800E and there are two issues i do not like: 1. the high ISO perpormance which is, according to different creators, far more better in your D810. 2. I do a lot of BULB - very long exposure time. If I am going beyond 30s, I need to use a cable adaptor. The D810 has the function TIME

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I've shot on a D800 as well and don't think the ISO performance is any better. What do you shoot?

I'm always a couple generations behind the technology. I have two F5 bodies and an 810 body. The nice thing is I've saved a boat load of money as my Nikkor lenses are compatible with both body types. The D810 is probably my last body I'll own as I'll likely give up the ghost before my camera bodies do.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

I’m typically the same way. I’ll let others find the kinks in version 1, then I’ll pick something up around version 2 or 3, or after some firmware upgrades.

Cropping is something I do all the time in studio shoots love having the option to recompose my shot and not have a compromise in quality. Part of me not upgrading is to match the megapixels in a mirrorless is a huge cost. The best thing about the f mount lenses is they’re all cheaper now so you can get professional grade pictures with a lot less money and adapt the lenses later for newer cameras.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Yes! the 36MP gives so much room to crop. It's also great to see more lenses become more affordable to photographers.

I shoot Fujifilm X-H2, and I love that camera for my professional work. However the first camera I ever purchased when I was young was the Minolta 5000. It’s what I learned my photography skills on. When Minolta sold to Sony, I moved on to Canon which is where I’ve been up until a year ago. I never stopped shooting my Minolta as i still do live to shoot film. I recently picked up a Sony A99 and love the image quality I’m getting with my Minolta lenses on it.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I’m quite curious about the Fuji x-h2. I’ve never shot fujifilm other than actual film.

Still shooting with it, just starting to explore video with it. Great camera.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

That’s great! It’s a really Good starter for learning video.

I bought the Nikon D810 last month £700 mint condition only 1551 s/c amazing bargain was ment to be getting D850 and landed up buying D810 WILL STILL HOPEFULLY GET D850 thanks for the video loved it

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

That's a pretty good deal! You won't be disappointed with the photo quality of the D810. What do you primarily shoot?

Switched to Nikon from Canon a couple of years back because of the better dynamics. When I got the D810, no Canon even came close to the D810‘s (Sony) sensor quality. I’m thinking about upgrading to a D850 for those 10 extra MP and the 4K Video, but there’s no way I’ll get rid of the D810. No Z system is gonna make me more money than a D810 for what I do, I don’t quite see the point ditching everything I have (also since my main studio flashes don’t work with a Z8+). It is a fantastic piece of equipment, and even though my Canons serve as backup, using them pains me a bit, for certain things.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

I did the same. I started with a 5D Mark II. I will say I do love my Z6 as well, it's just a little bit lower resolution. I now have a Z8 as well and will be putting them all side-by-side soon!

I use this on all my shoots ❤

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Isn't it awesome! What do you shoot??

I use mine as a backup / second camera 😁

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Same here. It's been my primary wedding photography camera for years. Now it's my 2nd to the Z6.

very good camera, have used this for a long time, first had the D610 but it didn't work for me. but with the D810, I have taken fantastic pictures, I must admit. both in portrait and landscape and not least night photography, this camera has an extra step

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

I also had the D610 about 10 years ago. I was never a fan. All of my images were so noisy, even at the lowest ISO possible.

Indeed. I had a D810 for almost 6 years. A very good and reliable camera.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It will last you long into the future too!

I've jumped to the new mirrorless system and proudly own a Z9 along with some new Z glass. I still own my old D810 as a second camera and also because it has a feature that the new mirrorless cannot match. It has a flash sync speed of 1/320s and for outside shoots it can be a huge difference. I do wish Nikon would address this little issue with a firmware update sometime in the future hopefully. I was thinking the Z9 being shutterless and all would easily give me 1/400s like some Sonys.

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Are you using Nikon Speedlights, or other strobes?

@stephenspiteri_zunkus

8 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto I mostly use Godox AD200 pros and occasionally an SB910 for events.

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Does the entire Z Series not have high-speed sync? How could I have missed that all of these years….

I shoot with a D850, but was thinking about an 810 for backup . Thanks great video

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

The D850 and D810 work quite well together. I've used those two together on weddings in the past. I've also used a combo of the Z6, D810 and D850.

@thomasphillips5850

3 ай бұрын

I have a Z6 for video work. I have had good success with the ftz so I shoot with my F glass . Thanks again.

I still use it today great camera! And with todays Photoshop version you don’t need a new one.

@RunNGunPhoto

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely true! I use mine all the time! I just shot the eclipse last week with my D810!!

I love this camera. Picture quality is superb although it was first released almost 10 years already. Use group focus continuous for moving subject is so much better that single point continuous.

@RunNGunPhoto

3 ай бұрын

The image quality absolutely stands up with cameras today! I haven’t shot much action with it to use AF-C.

Im still using D810, its so sharp because it has no anti aliasing filter that best suited in birds photography or any wildlife. I tried also in astrophotography using 300mm and it gave superb quality.

I love my D810❤

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Same here!

Bought my D810 in 2016. Still using it and not planning to sell it. Great camera and does an excellent job👍🏻

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely right! What do you primarily shoot with your Nikon D810?

@borissokolov9600

6 ай бұрын

Mostly use Nikon 24-70 2.8 and on occasion Nikon 1:1.2 prime from my Nikon FM2. Superb old lens 👍🏻

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Wow! I'd love to shoot with the f/1.2!

I have one and I love the sharp crisp photos it creates. like you said it's just a tool. the images look comparable to the modern cameras.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! It will be great for many years to come. 🤘🏻

Bro, I've got the original D800 and I love it. The saturation and contrast from the raw files is so good. Same for the D700. I think the D810 was the D800 but with way better dynamic range and good video.

@RunNGunPhoto

Ай бұрын

Totally agree! I had a D800 many years ago. The D810 is just that extra little touch of photo/video goodness.

Okay yeah this will be my first upgrade after my d50. It seems like a great camera for everything i want.

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

I think the D810 would be a fantastic upgrade for you!

@cortanathelawless1848

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto the picture quality of this really makes me think of doing this beyond a hobby. In the mean time I'm gonna build my experience. Any recommendations for a portrait lens for this?

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

I'd definitely recommend a fast 50mm 1.4: amzn.to/3W1ZLbd And an 85mm 1.8: amzn.to/4d2CxIo

I still use mine got it as a budget full frame dslr to take professional pics. I think it still takes amazing pics. Mine for some reason has an issue where it freezes after 10 seconds of having a flash remote connected. With no remote it don’t freeze. I still use it I just have to take the battery out when it does freeze. Other than that I’m going to keep taking pictures until it won’t anymore. Love that it’s backwards compatible with all af vintage Nikon lenses. I wouldn’t recommend updating this camera for some reason they removed the autofocus on a lot of sigma ex lenses with an update.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

That's an interesting problem you're having. Have you done a factory reset?

I shoot a Fuji GFX50R and the D810 is my second. The D810 is an unbelievable camera and the IQ is absolutely incredible.

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have a solid, reliable kit! What do you primarily shoot?

@ChrisMarxen

7 ай бұрын

Same here, IQ250 and D810 stills, A73 for video and Df for fun :)

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

@@ChrisMarxen I think IQ = Image Quality in this context, not the $30,000 Phase One... lol

@ChrisMarxen

7 ай бұрын

I got that. IQ250 is the equivalent to his GFX in this case :)

Got one last year to use with my AF-D lens that I foolishly bought new with my F100 over 20 years ago. Good to get some use from my old lens again.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Hey, I have an F100 as well! Pretty much sat in a box and was hardly used. I'm glad you were able to find a use for that old lens! What do you primarily shoot?

@iggytse

6 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto I suppose my niche is stage photography. I managed to do 1 annual Bellydance show. I also dabbled in events photography. I recently got a Godox V1 and took a few photos at my niece’s 16th birthday.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Nice! I hear the Godox V1 is a great flash.

@iggytse

6 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto it is when used with the modifier kit.

I’m getting one because of those 36 mp man , i do want a quality shot , decided after i bought a z6 used and came beat up and super high shutter count . I am getting to know more and more of nikon which i like ! Thanks for sharing

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

I love my Z6, I hope yours still works! I also hope you enjoy your D810!

@Graphicales

5 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto the z6 felt good ,feels robust but in this case the one i have will be sent back, testing new waters when the d810 comes home . I still have a z50 as my walk around one. Thanks!!

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Disappointed to hear you got a bad one. I still need to try the Z50. I just got the Z8 a couple weeks ago.

I love mine awesome camera and does the job❤

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely right! What do you like to shoot?

@cmarin18

6 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto a little bit of everything but mostly portraits and events!

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

@@cmarin18 Awesome! I use mine for portraits as well. The 36MP sensor works great!

Shooting the D850 but have always had my eye on the D810 as backup second camera, something about that sensor I find quite crisp and good. Recently tho for fun I just got a 5D mark II, great camera.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I love my 5D Mark II, I made a similar video on it as well. Solid cameras for a great price.

@artsilva

7 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto Absolutely! I got mine pretty much in mint condition with low shutter count for $350 US. Loving it and the tones, as long as I expose correctly.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

That's a great deal! I don't fully understand how the 5D Mark II sensor works, but I love the tones as well. They have a unique feel that no other camera I've used, can reproduce.

@artsilva

7 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto I think the mark II sensor is a modern look on the 5D classic, probably the last of those organically unique Canon Look type of color pallet. The only other cameras that come close to the classic tones would be the 6D and to some degree the Nikon D700.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

@@artsilva I think you're absolutely right. One reason that I'll never sell my 5DMKII!

The D810 camera is my primary camera and complements my D300 and D50!

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Sweet! I have a D300s and a D90! The Nikon D90 was one of the first DSLRs I learned photography on!

I have both a D700 & D810 but i find myself grabbing the D700 for all my shoots. I find colours shoot better on the D700 particularly skin colour. I want to like the D810 but the colour seems a bit off. Yes I do know how to setup white balnce, etc

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, that's quite interesting! I've never heard that before. I may have to find a D700 and do some investigating.

@pjc3163

6 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto The Nikon D700 has an awesome reputation for colour quality unique to this camera even though it only has a 12 mpx sensor.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

I love my Nikon D3 for the same reason (also 12MP)! I actually wonder if they're the same sensor, since the D700 was release later that same year...

@pjc3163

6 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto they do have the same sensor but they tweaked the D700 a little so it has a unique and reported slightly better imagery than the D3.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Wow...I might have to go find a used D700!

I have been using my D810 for many years for events and will continue to use it. As you say, it gets the job done.The photos are great.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely James! I'll keep mine for a long time.

I purchased my d810 just before they were discontinued and paid full price for it. I love it but have not shot much in the last couple years. I upgraded my nikon lens this year.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

I think the D810 is worth the price. What lens did you get?

Well, great video. Hmm, anybody can tell me, is it Z glass better than Nano glass (F mount)

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

It's definitely newer, but I'll let you know soon! I just got the Z-Mount 50mm & 85mm lenses. I plan on testing them agains the older F-Mount Nikkors.

For 6 1/2 yrs I used a D810, it was a Good Camera, a bit better than the D800 that I had before it, and WAY Better than the POS D850, that I had after it.

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Really? You didn't like the D850? I loved the one I used. I need to find another to review.

@pjimmbojimmbo1990

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto No, I ended up HATING it. The Happiest Day of my Ownership of it, was the day I traded it in on a Z9. At least the Z9 can Focus. The D850, NEVER got the Focus right, regardless of the Settings. 2 trips to Nikon, and it came back worse, or with a Contaminated Sensor. I really hated that Camera

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

@pjimmbojimmbo1990 sounds like you maybe had a dud. Did you buy it used or new?

@pjimmbojimmbo1990

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto New, with "0" on the Shutter Count.

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Sorry you had that experience.... My old D850 was a dream to shoot with.

I bought my d810 when it was announced and regret the sale of it when I moved to mirrorless with GFX 100, now I shoot the Nikon DF mostly but looking to pick up a d810 again I also own the z8 but I still love the look the older glass and sensors give me. I own the d200 d500 d700 d800e z7ll and z8 and still prefer the DF and d810

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

I just got the Z8 this week! I can't wait to start shooting with it. I love the look of the Nikon DF, but have never actually used one, unfortunately!

I bought my D810 new in March 2015 and thought at the time I would be happy to get 5 to 6 years out of it before needing to upgrade. After all I upgraded my D300s in about 5 years. But over 9 years later it is still my main camera and as much as I would like a Z7ii, Z8, or even a used D850, I just don't see a need to upgrade at this point and have this camera sitting on a shelf.

@RunNGunPhoto

Ай бұрын

Yeah if you're not shooting primarily video content, there's no reason to leave the D810! I still use it for mosts of my photoshoots!

I still use the D810 for every photo-shoot; with the 70-200 f/2.8 ED VR II it takes gorgeous pictures. The only downside is noise past 2000 ISO, but with Denoise in Lightroom I can compensate.

@RunNGunPhoto

29 күн бұрын

I honestly dont' think I've ever pushed the D810 to 2000 ISO! It's a tank though, so I'm sure it'll pull through.

I have a D810 that I bought used when prices dropped quite a bit. I'm contemplating buying a second one because I'm pretty hard on my cameras. At the price of a good used D810 I could almost get a used Z50 or Z6 which would have a few advantages for me. I would have to use my current lenses which I don't mind doing.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I have a Z6 and a D810. Just shot 3 Doors Down tour this summer with them. Great combo! You can check out my reviews on the Z6 as well. kzread.info/dash/bejne/napnk8qnoMy7ncY.htmlsi=T5lCQk61m0bMtTPu

I shoot both the D810 and D800e, as a portrait photographer I have bot felt the need to upgrade. Whilst I also shoot on Hasselblad in studio and where I need high resolution and the benefit of 16 bit colour, for everything else my Nikon is more than up to the task.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Two great cameras! The D800 and D810 do a pretty darn good job at focusing in low light. I just the D800 in the military for a lot of low-light missions.

@baxtermarrison5361

7 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto Well over 90% of the work I shoot is with strobes, I work with a number of performers, performance artists, singers etc. so even out of the studio I am working with some form of external lighting, and I have never found the focusing to be an issue. I am not a big fan of EVF cameras, so as long as my D800e/D810 bodies have life in them I will continue with the flappy-mirror technology. Love em!! 😊

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I dig it. I'll be keeping my D810 and 5D Mkii as long as the shutter continues to fire as well.

Bought my d810 new back in 2014 and very lightly used it at the time. It then sat for about 7 years but I recently pulled it back out for a new project so although I contemplated selling at times, I’m super happy now that I didn’t.

@RunNGunPhoto

Ай бұрын

Hold on to it tight!

@TRC_PNW

Ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto problem is…I wish it was a d850 lol. Buuuuut, can’t justify trading it up so I’ll stick with my d810! 😁

@RunNGunPhoto

Ай бұрын

@@TRC_PNW The D810 is still great! Do you shoot any video or just photo? Video would be the only reason to move up to the D850.

@TRC_PNW

Ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto I do some video but have other options for that. Yeah, it’s just wanting the best of the end of an era haha

@RunNGunPhoto

29 күн бұрын

The D810, D850 and D5 or D6 are the way to go for the last of the dinosaurs. lol

My D810 is large but not very heavy. Image quality is outstanding & with good glass, like Sigma art 40mm, 28mm etc, YES. Expeed 4, 36 megapixels.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Hell yeah, it's a beast! Sigma has some SHARP glass, just very fragile.

Do you do on camera flash pictures, as an example using a Nikon SB-910?

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Hi Freddie, when I use flash I always use it off-camera. But yes, I was using the SB-910 and an umbrella for the country music album photos.

My D810 is the one riding on the passenger seat of my Jeep. Theres a D750 and a D850 in a case in the back,but the D810 is my goto camera.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah, that's awesome. Sounds like you have a great setup going! What do you like to shoot?

@michaelbandeko3519

5 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto Mostly landscapes and wildlife. I like to cruise the backroads of the desert southwest and see what I can find.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome! I do that a bit here in Tennessee as well.

@michaelbandeko3519

5 ай бұрын

My home base is Missouri. I usually head for the desert when it starts getting cold at home.@@RunNGunPhoto

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Smart! I typically head South or hit the West Coast this time of year!

How does it compare to the Z6 or newer mirrorless cameras when it comes to ISO performance… thanks in advance

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

It's hard to truly compare ISO performance, because the highest I'll ever typically is 640, maybe 800 ISO. I try my hardest to light my scenes to avoid raising my ISO. If I'm in a situation where my image is underexposed, I give the sensor more light.

The main reason why I love this camera, is how fake photos can look with it. Especially with nature/landscape photos, it looks computer generated, and that's why I love this camera so much.

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

It produces images with an unreal amount of detail. And yes, some photos feel like a painting, especially landscapes.

Scrolling through and got curious regards the D810, I first started on a D700 and then moved to the Lumix S1 when that came out then switched to Fuji with the X-T3, I shoot concerts and now use a pair of XT-5s. I've been looking to add a dslr as I miss those old images from the D700, and the D810 looks like a bargain these days...

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

The D810 and D700 will have slightly different looks. The D700 and D3 have the same sensors, which back in the day were made by Nikon. The 36 MP D810 sensor was made by Sony. I still love the shots out of my D810 for concerts, but don't buy it expecting the exact same "feel" as your D700.

Hi what lenses do you recommend for the 810 for decent price,

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens is one of my favorites: amzn.to/3Uxm0Fl I'd also recommend a 24-70 if you don't have one already: amzn.to/4bmxb9P You can save a LOT on refurbished lenses, but this one is on my camera constantly.

Hi, between d750 vs d810 which one produce better photos straight out of camera without doing editing, and also color rendering of both camera are same? Is Worth spending extra on d810

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

I personally think it's work spending a bit more on the D810. I loved my D750, but the 810 was definitely better. You can get a refurb version for under $1K: amzn.to/3yiiplA

what bit is the color on it, and would it suffice for shooting paintings?

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

The Nikon D810 has the option of 12 or 14-bit RAW image capture. I think that's plenty for documenting paintings.

I own a D810 and a Z6.. i'm more into nightscapes and wildlife. I'm here for your opinion on what should I buy next? (Ps: I'm a diehard Nikon fan) Thanks in advance.

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Have you thought about a Z8? I’ll be dropping my review soon.

I don't think image quality has improved much at all in the latest cameras, it's mostly just video, faster FPS, tracking stuff etc.. none those I need for what I do. OVF is still much nicer to use too and of course the battery life is way better.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

Exactly- none of these features really benefit me either.

Here in Italy a 30k 40k shots used D810 it is still well above 1000 Eur… I’m considering to get one as replacement of my D610…

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Wow, that feels very over-priced. It would definitely be a worth-while replacement for the D610.

Hi JT could you please mention your lens models?

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Here are the lenses I use with my D810: ► Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Lens: amzn.to/2UBKbUc ► Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G Lens: amzn.to/2ZqoFmx ► Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E Lens: amzn.to/3tovIin ► Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G Lens: amzn.to/3NBOMAf

@seyyedhoseiny4730

6 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto thanks a lot.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

@seyyedhoseiny4730 no problem!

My main cameras are the D850 but I still have two D810 cameras. No reason to sell the D810 cause they still deliver. And that goes also for the D800e and D800 I have and many more. Hell even my 2008 D3x wipes the floor with many current cameras. Yeah that is a lot of gear but over the years I managed to destroy 3 dslr's and 5 lenses so some back-up is always welcome.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Hey my next camera throwback review is actually the Nikon D3!

@Audimann

4 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto Great. Also a master piece from Nikon back then. My D3x has developed some dead or stuck pixels by the way. Nothing to worry about when you shoot in RAW because lightroom automatically remaps those pixels when you load the file.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Nice! I think mine may have 1 dead pixel, but it's so hard to notice.

@Audimann

4 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto With good day light indeed difficult to see until you shoot night shots with dark shadows in your pics. Then they are clear as a bright star. But lightroom saves the day thank god.

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Wow, that's a great deal!

The cameras all have different processors. The D810 even with its larger than Z 8 photosites is running on a Expeed 4, the Z 6 on the Expeed 6, and the Z 8 on the Expeed 7. The D810 is not a BSI sensor. Both the Z bodies are BSI (Yes, the Z 8’s stacked sensor has BSI technology) which itself is about a stop better in light collection. The Z 8 should be better than the D810. But the 24.5mp BSI sensors will win out.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

I now have a Z8. I'll be doing a review on that in probably a month or so!

I have 3 brand new d810s are they still good for professional wedding photography or should i update my equipment?

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Nice! They’re absolutely good enough. I’ve shot a few wedding with mine.

@jackedwards9048

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response, you are a true gentleman. Since you were so helpful, maybe you can help me with another question; background, in 2010 I upgraded my wedding photog equipment from DX to FX, hence the 3 new d810s & lenses, I was in a terrible accident/disabled, now only need 3 more operation & the say I can get back to work...my question where I need some help, I also purchased 3 Metz 76 MZ5 strobe units with (3) P76 Power Packs (all brand new) one of the P76 power Packs just died (the other 2 are on trickle charge @ 100% charged) not sure if any of them will actually hold a charge, but at very least I need to know where/how to repair/refurbish these discontinued products or if there is an alternative power pack that would work with Nikon iTTL Thanks for your consideration @@RunNGunPhoto

The answer is YES, it's still good

@RunNGunPhoto

4 ай бұрын

Certainly is! Do you have a Nikon D810 by any chance Matt?

They made also the D810A for astrophotography but this version is almost impossible to find second hand. And if you find one it costs 2000-3000 bucks. If I am correct they only made a few thousand of these.

@RunNGunPhoto

11 күн бұрын

I honestly didn’t know that!

@user-qe7gw4yv7y

10 күн бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto Nikon has made some more special editions of their cameras but the D810A might be the infamous one. Other special editions were the D800E where they removed the anti alias filter. Another one would be the D3X. Basically a D3 with a 24MP sensor and that in 2008. I have the D800E and D3X and they are relatively easy to get. But the D810A is something like a unicorn. But I will get it sometime😁

@RunNGunPhoto

10 күн бұрын

@user-qe7gw4yv7y I wish you luck. I knew about the D800E but never really knew what the difference was. I have some research to do.

@user-qe7gw4yv7y

10 күн бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto These were production models. But the coolest thing is to have a piece of Nikon gear which never was in production like prototypes. One of these is the Nikkor ED 28-80mm f/2.8D (IF). Only 2 examples are known to exist. Or the lenses which Nikon made for NASA and went up with the space shuttle. Now that is what I call collector items. If you dig deep you enough you can find the most interesting items.

@RunNGunPhoto

10 күн бұрын

@user-qe7gw4yv7y that’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing a bit of your knowledge!

Brother i have a question that no one has quite answered..haha .lets c if u can So lets take a good screen .. phone or tablet which is max 4k ie 8mp or lets make it 10. And u got a pic on it from this d810 which is 36 mp. The tricky question is how does the phone/device know which pixel to show?? Cos the max the device can display is 8mp.. a very good example is the autumn tree pic @4:00 ... Wont the leaves look smudged? I bet they do cos it's a 36mp pic viewed on a max 8mp screen. Am i right or missing something here?

@RunNGunPhoto

14 күн бұрын

Great question, and I'll throw another factor into your equation. Let's start with known factors, for example, the iPhone 15 screen resolution is 2556 x 1179 = 3MP. My video resolution was 3840x2160 (4K) = 8MP. So we're scaling 8MP down to 3, to view on a phone. I'm guessing these devices have some calculation for scaling images, on which pixels to show and which to "hide."

@a.b.__iii

14 күн бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto @RunNGunPhoto there are few articles on the internet about less megapixels and images looking sharper on the screen. That autumn tree shot for instance,,, how does my iphone or android know which leaf to display when the image is 'fit to screen" size? But if it was anything around 6 megapixels or lower it would fit great and every detail would be visible. Try it yourself;)) these low mp cameras like nikon d50, d70 etc are available for pennies in the used market. Or if youre lucky almost free at a thrift store. Take same image with d810 and d70 and view them on a tablet. I bet you'll see the difference;)))

Considering as an upgrade from my Canon 5d iii ….

@RunNGunPhoto

Ай бұрын

What makes you want to upgrade? I'm not sure I would, personally.

P Diddy uses it for all his after parties. They need the weather sealing 😂

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Want to get a battery grip and screen protector before I take mine out on a shoot.

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

The battery grip you'll need is the MB-D12: amzn.to/484FLqT Don't buy an off-brand one, you'll probably be disappointed. I really dont think you'll need a screen protector, but amazon has plenty.

@outfield1988

5 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto thank ypu

@outfield1988

5 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto will look for a used Nikon

@RunNGunPhoto

5 ай бұрын

@@outfield1988 That's a good idea.

How's live view for filming? How's the in camera mic for concerts? Workable?

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Live view is what it is. For any filming, I use an HDMI monitor. I also use external mics for all audio recording. I'd expected a mostly clipped signal if filming concerts with an internal mic.

@unbroken1010

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto ok, I have gotten decent ones from internal mic lowering the decibel. As for live view, can't afford a monitor

The best Nikons are d200, d70s, d700 and d810.

@RunNGunPhoto

18 күн бұрын

I think those are all Nikon-made sensors, minus the D810. The D3 was/is great too.

@a.b.__iii

18 күн бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto but wasnt the d70s sensor same as the one on the more expensive RD1 ? Im a fan of CCD sensors for stills and megapixels dont matter to me hence the d70 and d200. Ive had 3 d200 bodies one time and absolutely loved the sooc..just minor touches and you had a professional looking pic. Also that the more i got experienced i judged a cameras pic quality by converting them to monochrome. If they look organic, film like.. its a sign of a good sensor and less processing.. apart from CCDs it's the d700 which has that imo. And 810 is quite close.. i guess it's the lack of AA filter. Could very well be my next camera )))

@a.b.__iii

18 күн бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto yes! The D3 is a phenomenal camera... Just too big for a hobby tog like me haha)))

can you please tell me the settings for taking a photo of a person with a large landscape behind (eg: mountains that are 100M away) ? I can either get the person or the landscape behind in proper focus, with the other blurring out. It's quite annoying. The setting I usually try is: Manual Mode (M); F 4.5, ISO 100...

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

It depends on your camera, lens and the distance from your subject.

@pranavmalhotra1090

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto ah so silly of me, it's a D810 as well!

2024?

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Correct. 2024 is less than 2 months out, and other brands are already dropping specs for new gear in the coming year. It's here whether we want it or not. It's also not great for the longevity of a video I just made, to be obsolete in 6-8 weeks.

The only reason stopping me from getting a used DSLR is when the shutter needs replacing (now that mirrorless is the mainstream) is it going to be difficult to find somewhere to get it serviced?, and how available the parts are going to be?

@RunNGunPhoto

Ай бұрын

I’ve been shooting DSLRs for decades and have never replaced a shutter. It’s probably something you won’t have to ever do realistically.

I’ve Got an absolute perfect D810 coming up for sale, with, Get this, only 8650-actuations!, just an awesome camera, very VERY underrated camera..

@RunNGunPhoto

3 ай бұрын

Not bad at all!

People say not to use dx lenses but I had a d800 that got stolen. My dx zoom looked beautiful. I might get this from a person that had the shutter recently replaced but claims the counter did not reset so it's at 40k. Kind of odd but they gave a decent answer when I asked who replaced it

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

APSC glass on a full frame typically leads to vignetting at best. At worst, it's usually lower quality "kit" glass and you're not getting the most out of your camera.

@unbroken1010

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto strange I have not noticed any vignette that is bad. My photos were tack sharp. Think it a like 50-300 dx lens. Need to check again

@RunNGunPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Which other lenses have you shot with, to compare it to?

@unbroken1010

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto I believe have a old kit lens Nikon vr perhaps 18-55 jaoan version which looks fine . I need to check if that's dx or full. No vignette the Nikon 55 mm macro looks great but that full frame. I have the 105 original too but the focus is stiff. Trying to fix it.

@unbroken1010

2 ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhoto what do you think about the d610? Or D200?

Of course it‘s still a good camera. But in landscape photography, especially in low light conditions, the modern BSI sensors make a difference. BSI was an important step forward, and the D810 is just a step short of that. And this is the main reason the price of the 810 has plummeted so deep. But yes, for it‘s used price, still a good entry into full frame high resolution.

@RunNGunPhoto

7 ай бұрын

When it comes to BSI vs FSI Sensors, I can't really fault the d810 for being old. I took great low light portraits and landscape images with this camera before I knew was BSI sensors were. Faulting past tech for not having future tech is an apples to oranges comparison in my opinion.

u have plenty of pro lens why not change flash to godox 860 + trigger . the x2t like only 40 usd

@RunNGunPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Why fix what isn’t broken? 🤷🏼‍♂️

I disagree with low light focussing. Next to useless with moving subjects. The digital dial on the left is also lame: why waste space on a white balance button and an ISO button that is hard to reach? There is no auto mode and the mode selection is awkward. I prefer D610 and D750 style - those are also smaller and lighter cameras. This being said, the sensor is ok. Not brilliant in llow light, but quite good in general. With heavy use, the rubber gets loose and is not easy to fix. Would still recommend it over mirrorless because I like DSLRs.

@RunNGunPhoto

6 ай бұрын

All autofocus is going to be nearly useless without light. That issues is compounded with moving subjects. None of the issues here are unique to the D810. Mine has seen heavy use, but is in great shape, because I take care of it. Also, why by an expensive DSLR to shoot in full auto? (but yes, it doesn't have P (Program/Auto).

Any camera that can adjust iso shutter speed and appature will take excellent images anything more than these 3 settings is just showing off...

@RunNGunPhoto

6 күн бұрын

I have manual control over my GoPro and my iPhone. I wouldn’t take either on a portrait shoot though.