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Nikon also supplies a CD with ViewNX 2 software. It’ll pay to eventually read it all, in order to make the most of this photographic tool. There’s also a strap, various caps, a USB cable, cable clips, and a huge 504-page user’s manual. The Nikon D810 carton contains the body, battery, and plug-in charger. Needless to say, this one will keep going all day, and then some. The supplied power source is rated a whopping 1,200 shots (per CIPA rating). On the bottom is the tripod mount and battery compartment.

The D810 is one of the few cameras compatible with high-speed USB 3.0. On the left side are three individual doors covering headphone and mic jacks, and USB 3.0 and HDMI connections. Naturally, with a 36MP full-frame camera you should opt for high-speed, high-capacity cards Nikon suggests at least 30 Mbps, and we used 45.

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The right side has the card compartment and, befitting its pro roots, there are slots for Compact Flash and SD media. There’s also another jog wheel, a controller with center OK button, and a Live View button with a switch to choose between movies and stills. With so much rear real estate – even with the LCD – there’s plenty of room for the myriad buttons which have easy-to-read labels. The display worked well under almost all ambient light conditions, including direct sunlight, while the viewfinder is big and easily readable. The two key features on the back are the huge viewfinder with diopter control and a fixed-position 3.2-inch LCD (rated 1,229K dots) with a supplied protective screen. The grip can safely accommodate the hands of a giant, but you should still your own hands-on test – especially for a $3,300 camera. It has a large control panel to quickly check your settings, a red-dot video button, access to exposure compensation, and the shutter. There’s also a hot shoe for optional mics and flashes. Unlike some really high-end DSLRs like the Nikon D4S, this one has a built-in flash, which is a good feature. The lower dial lets you change shooting speed, self-timer, and mirror-up, among others.

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On left of the top deck is a two-layer dial with keys to access white balance, quality, metering, and ISO the range here is 32 to 51,200. Like anything, it takes a little time getting used to, but it’s not rocket science.

Nikon wireless mobile utility 810 manual#

There is a Mode button near the shutter with access to Program AE, Aperture/Shutter Priority, and Manual when you press it and turn the rear jog dial. Since this camera is targeted to pros and serious enthusiasts, forget a classic mode dial with 10 point-and-shoot options. The D810 won’t win any beauty contests, but who cares when it takes outstanding stills and videos. Nearby is a button to pop open the flash, another to access bracketing (taking several shots, but with different settings), as well as a lever to choose between auto and manual focus.

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You’ll also find stereo mics plus flash sync and 10-pin remote terminals under individual rubber covers next to the lens release button. Also here are Depth of Field Preview and customizable Function buttons, as well as a jog wheel on the grip and an AF Assist lamp to help with focus in low light. The key feature on the front is the Nikon F mount, offering dozens of lens options. But really, who cares? The raison d’etre of the D810 is taking outstanding stills and videos. In other words, this is a utilitarian piece of gear and won’t win any beauty contests. The body measures 5.8 x 4.9 x 3.3 inches, and looks like other members of Nikon’s high-end full-frame lineup, such as the new 24MP D750 it most resembles the D800/D800E duo that it’ll eventually replace. It’s big, heavy, and definitely impressive. Attach the supplied lens hood and you’ve created a rig befitting of a fashion week runway photographer.

Nikon supplied the 24-70mm f/2.8 G AF-S Nikkor zoom lens ($1,899) for our review, which also tips the scales at nearly 2 pounds. The D810 weighs close to 2 pounds, and that’s without the battery and lens.

Still, it’s a state-of-the-art DSLR we couldn’t wait to use, and it delivers everything a full-frame camera should. Then again, the D810 is made for enthusiasts and pros, not necessarily your casual photographer. Not only does it have a 36.3-megapixel full-frame (FX) sensor – currently the most pixels of any digital camera other than medium format models – it feels like a tank and has a price ($3,300, body only) that’ll scare off most shutterbugs.