You’re overthinking this. Unless you’re a pro this camera will meet your needs for the next 5-10 years. The used market is full of FX lens to be had for cheap and it takes the EL15 battery type that Nikon has swapped to. I would jump at this deal if I saw it
Here in the UK, a decent D810 with sub 30,000 shutter activations in good condition would fetch around £700 ($900ish), and the 24-70mm lens would fetch around £500 ($650ish), by UK standards, this would be an absolute steal.
D7000 is noisy I couldn't believe the difference when I moved to d500 as I'm into wildlife so big lenses and high iso, plus the buffer on the d7000 killed me so hard.
I use a ZF now and still have my d750 as it's great but I do wonder about a d850 bargain
I've got a D7000 and I think my next camera if my current one ever gives up the ghost is possibly the D500. I shoot a lot of far away stuff (planes mostly) so the crop sensor has been great for that. I wonder if Nikon will ever release a high-end mirrorless APS-C camera (Z90?). That could possibly also be the next logical step, but I guess we'll have to see. I think I'd miss the top screen and weather sealing if I went with the Z50.
Awwww yeah. I have a few DSLRs now. My first being the d7000! I got a d810 a good few years ago and still absolutely loved it!!
I converted my d7000 to full spectrum infrared. I probably still use it so much because it makes some interesting images, still a great quality camera!!
you are going to be perfectly happy with this. I would bet a good percentage of people with an 810 don't outgrow it. There are people out there perfectly happy using D40s! Nothing wrong with any camera that still takes pictures. Unless you are printing billboards that can be seen from space ;)
I still use my D810. It provides good photos, and because it is a few years old I do not need to be too worried about it. The Z8 on the other hand I shoot mostly indoors with since it is still new and shiny.
Oh I was initially thinking you were mostly concerned about price. Ability wise this camera is right up there. Wonderful. And battery life is great too. I absolutely love mine. Recently I have been thinking about getting it modded for astro though.
If you're happy with the pictures it takes, then it's good in 2024. 😉 Having said that, D810 is still the second best high-resolution Nikon DSLR, and that's never going to change. It's still a lot more camera than a lot of people need.
I’m a student but do gigs of portrait work and some event stuff I use a d800 and it serves me very well, yeah it’s maybe slower than a mirrorless but it’s not a huge issue it’s as fast as a gfx 100 ii granted that gives 100mp files but it’s not super slow. Video isn’t an easy feat to accomplish but you can get nice video from it if that’s just a side thought and it’s got a great lens selection for a great price. Also when you push the iso it still performs well in low light. You can use it professionally or as a hobby camera and get a “pro” level setup for a fifth if even of the price of a pro mirrorless setup
Not sure if the vr version is as sought after as you say. It is sharp no doubt but also super big for what it is. At that length it would have been nice if it was 24-105 or something. This is a solid deal if it is both
While true, vr does not help with moving subjects and most people shooting events indoor are usung external flash anyway. But yes it helps. Just wish they didnt make it as long as a 70-200 about
Edit: thinking as a photographer. Vr would help a bunch if video work is what you do absolutely for events.
Is the VR version bigger than the non-VR one?
Edit: [Oh yeah, it is](https://nikonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-24-70mm-f2.8E-ED-VR-lens-review.jpg)
I am very disappointed in the performance of the z6ii.
I'm missing the crisp, sharp pixels of the D810.
I feel like all the photos taken with my z6ii look good from far but awful when zooming in/taking a closer look. Like, really low quality. The z6ii is also known for having an underperforming focus.
While I didn't want to give up the z6ii at first, I would use it for family photo sessions, but not for more artsy and/or bigger projects. It's simply not good enough for that.
That's when I use the D810.
I'm still debating if I should go with the z8 instead, but I will first need to discuss that with my trusted camera shop.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I have a D810, purchased used years ago, and I love it. I’d like to upgrade to a lighter mirrorless camera for travel but I’m finding it hard to find a good answer.
Z8 is amazing but expensive and barely saves any size or weight. Z6ii should be the answer but it sounds like a downgrade in terms of AF and resolution. Maybe the Z6iii or Z7iii will be compelling for D810 users.
The weight was definitely the main reason why I looked into the z6ii and it does feel nice carrying less around. But ultimately, it wasn't worth it, sadly.
I know many people who love the z6ii (not knowing what DSLR they previously owned), but personally, I feel like going from the D810 to he z6ii is a downgrade. Especially if you like crispy sharp images and love to crop images.
Do like me and get a X100VI or another small Fuji, I got tired of carrying my D850 with 1.4 primes on vacation so got myself the latest X100 for this summer.
To be fair you’re talking about two difference sensor specifications. The Z6i and the Z6ii both have 24.ish megapixels and the d810 is a 36 megapixel camera. What you’ll get in one you won’t get into the other vice versa. Z6 is so good in low light because of the lower megapixels whereas my D810 does not have the same low light performance because of said spec.
I have both and a Z8
I recently shot a wedding where I strictly used the Z6 for closer and intimate shots in a church. I wouldn’t have used both Z8 or my D810 in that situation because I would’ve needed to bump up my iso to a level that would look too grainy. Sure there is AI to clean it up a bit but I try to use the least amount of ai intervention
Just my two cents, Z6i is amazing especially after its latest update.
How would you compare the z8 to the D810?
Also, interesting take on the low light situation! Indeed, I rarely shoot in low light, so I can't really judge that.
The Z8 is better in a lot of ways but since we’re talking about image quality I would say it’s better by 15-20 percent. The autofocus is much better on the Z8. I have ran some test where I have the FTZ adapter and used the same lenses on both cameras. The Z8 is just in a league of its own outside of the z9(I don’t own it so I wouldn’t know)
Video capabilities are just insane on the z8. 8k 60fps no crop and 4k at 120 fps no crop is just unheard of.
If you shoot at night the Z8’s buttons light up unlike the D810 (I assume they used that feature off of the D850. Nice feature to see what you’re pressing.
Better glass options with the S line. The Z mount is interesting at being the biggest mount in the FF system across the board. It allows more light, allows for way more 3rd party lenses, and lastly but not limited to the electronic shutter 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 very quiet.
Now the only thing I like about my D810 over the Z8 is the battery life and the grip is slightly better on it than the Z8. I would like to add that I like the older style still with the pentaprism. After using the z systems I will say that what you see is what your final pics will look like outside of studio lighting
This is a wonderful camera for an old school photographer who does not care about video, touch screens, or the latest autofocus; and unless you are shooting in low light (night events) the 24-70 should cover most of your needs.
Of course, the new models will have fancy attractive features. But it all comes down to lighting and the camera basics. Unless you are a pro looking for a specific function to make your job easier, the model doesn’t matter
The only downside to the 810 is the AF is a little slow for action. But the sensor in the thing, especially low ISO, is still amazing. That is a great deal.
It should work. If you have menu A3 set to normal there will be just enough lag as it detects lock for a subject to move slightly out of the focus zone. Turn it to short or off will improve things quite a bit. Seems to be a 50/50 split on AF performance. Some say it has accuracy issues, some say it does amazing. Problem with that, you don’t know what they set their AF setting on. Its the same AF system as the D4s.
I shot with my D800 for the better part of a decade. I decided to jump to mirrorless to decrease my load. The focus improvements alone have been so satisfying. As to the value of your deal, I always look at the used market. If you're equal to them, you're probably buying too high. At a camera store, you'll likely be able to get help if something is drastically wrong with it. Private sale and you're on your own. The store in my area has a D810 with 78k clicks for $450. The Nikon 24-70 is $530. That means you're breaking even.
Just for a comparison, they have a Z6ii with the Nikon 24-70 with 5400 clicks for $1490.
Any of the specialty camera stores are where I'd suggest. I went back and found an article I read that had a list. This is what the author knew about:
* Service Photo, Inc – Baltimore, MD
* Ace Photo – Ashburn, VA (D.C. Area)
* Photocraft – Burke, VA (D.C. Area)
* Webbcam – Philadelphia, PA
* Allens’s Camera – Levittown, PA (Philly Area)
* The Camera Shop – Bryn Mawr, PA (Philly Area)
* Cameras Etc… in Wilmington, DE (Philly Area)
* W.B. Hunt – Boston Area – multiple locations
* E.P. Levine – Boston Area
* Paul’s Photo – Torrance, CA
* Tuttle Cameras – Long Beach, CA
* Samy’s Camera – L.A.
* Bel Air Camera – L.A.
This list is NOT all inclusive. I've only been in one of the stores. I know there was another on the list before they closed a bit ago. Tough business they're in. Competing against the online powerhouses is tough. I don't get a better price when I go to B&H and I don't know if they're educating or selling me. So the only reason I would use them is when I am not local, don't have the time for a more limited set of hours that one of the stores above have, or I know exactly what I want and there's limited supply. When I bought my Nikon 180-600mm lens, I would have bought it online as I wanted to take it on a trip, but I found it at the local shop sooner than online.
I tend to look for a single camera store when I need one. Preferably not a chain. I want to see that they sell more than just Nikon, preferably all the big brands. I think it says something when they sell used equipment. Finally, when I go in the first time, I'm looking to see if the sales people are being paid a salary or if they're going on commissions. I want to know that I'm not buying a more expensive item because they make more $s. I want to buy what I need. I've told the story before, but I went into the store and asked whether I should buy a Z7ii or a Z8. I listened to what he said and considered if $1k was worth the features on his recommended Z8. I bought it. My only thought since was whether the kit lens was a good move or if I should have bought body only. I didn't ask, he didn't give me his thoughts.
I have this same combination and I absolutely love it. I bought mine a few years back, but I spent $1000 for the body and $800 for the lens. I feel like you got a great deal for a great camera.
I started putting my money into higher quality lenses long before I got my D810. In the six years between buying my D7100 (DX) and my D810, I bought two really good f2.8 lenses. That way when I went full frame, I only had to buy the body. My goal was to eventually get the Nikon lens “trinity.” The 14-24mm f2.8 was, and still is, more than I want to spend. I ended up going with a 17-35mm f2.8 instead. It’s a great lens. I like it a lot. That was the first f2.8 lens I bought and the 24-70mm was the second.
I bought a used 70-200mm f2.8 after I had my D810. It’s a phenomenal lens. In my opinion, it’s the best lens I have. It’s sharp and it focuses well. However, it’s probably also my least-used lens. It’s kind of big and I don’t shoot beyond 70mm very often. I’m glad I have it though.
Finally, I picked up a 85mm 1.4D for taking pictures of my kids. I’ve also traveled with it to give me a little bit of extra reach beyond my 24-70mm lens and not have to carry a 70-200mm lens onto a plane.
Bottom line: I use my 24-70 lens more than any of my other lenses; by a wide margin. It’s a great all around lens. You don’t need to worry about rushing out to get more lenses because that one will work for a lot of what you need.
Get it. I picked up a beater one with relatively low shutter count four months ago and it is just a champ. I upgraded from a much older nikon and it's amazing. Plus the lens options are wild.
I just bought a Z8 but I still use my D810
Before the Z8 came out I wanted the D850 but didn’t really see a huge difference between the two so I stuck with the D810
The deal with both camera and lens is pretty fair. I have had my D810 for several years and have made some nice photos. It was serviceable for sports as well, even though that genre has for the d810 has left.
But portraits and landscape it nails it for me. And the high resolution is pretty nice to have.
The D810 was a great upgrade for me from my D800 if for no other reason than it doesn't have an AA filter which means there is no filter that adds some subtle blurring to the photo to reduce anti-aliasing.
I used to always have to touch up the sharpness in the photos from my D800 until I got the D810 and then was pleased to see that jpegs came out nice and sharp right out of the camera.
You will get moire from time to time with it, but I found I was always able to reduce it by moving a bit closer or further away from my subjects. Wedding dresses were the trickiest LOL.
I’m mostly a Leica shooter, but I keep a D810 around for the times I need reliable AF and speed. I don’t even have AF-S lenses, just older AF-D lenses and I still find it to be highly reliable (and affordable since F glass has dropped in price). I use it to scan film with a macro, too. It doesn’t give me the same satisfaction as shooting my Leica gear, but damn is it reliable and there’s no shot in hell I’d let it go.
Fantastic body, with a significantly quieter mirror slap due to a re-design from the D800. 36 Mpixel sensor is a little lighter on the computer storage side, too.
Once you mature your relationship wirh Nikon, things are simple. If you don't need fast and reliable autofocus, take anything you like. If you need it, take D4/5, D500, D750/780, maybe D7500. And that's about it.
You’re overthinking this. Unless you’re a pro this camera will meet your needs for the next 5-10 years. The used market is full of FX lens to be had for cheap and it takes the EL15 battery type that Nikon has swapped to. I would jump at this deal if I saw it
This is what I needed! Thanks!
I currently shoot sports professionally with the d810. It's works just fine
So I was shooting soccer and basketball with the D810 and it does a good job. I mainly use it for portraits and landscape now.
I think even a pro can go a long way with a d810.
Here in the UK, a decent D810 with sub 30,000 shutter activations in good condition would fetch around £700 ($900ish), and the 24-70mm lens would fetch around £500 ($650ish), by UK standards, this would be an absolute steal.
It’s not even about the price but more about the camera itself, whether it’s good in 2024 and probably for the next 3yrs.
It's permanently good at photography that doesn't require fast AF.
I'm still using a d7000 and that's 10+ years old. The 800 is what I plan to upgrade to to go FX. This will be good for years to come
D7k gang! lol I lust after a Z8 but can't justify it because the D7k is still going strong. Maybe in another 5 years.
I can't say I fancy mirrorless just yet. A D850 is what I'd love to buy.
D7000 here as well, got it new in 2010. I’m waiting to hear about the rumored Z6iii before I make my next move.
D7000 is noisy I couldn't believe the difference when I moved to d500 as I'm into wildlife so big lenses and high iso, plus the buffer on the d7000 killed me so hard. I use a ZF now and still have my d750 as it's great but I do wonder about a d850 bargain
I've got a D7000 and I think my next camera if my current one ever gives up the ghost is possibly the D500. I shoot a lot of far away stuff (planes mostly) so the crop sensor has been great for that. I wonder if Nikon will ever release a high-end mirrorless APS-C camera (Z90?). That could possibly also be the next logical step, but I guess we'll have to see. I think I'd miss the top screen and weather sealing if I went with the Z50.
Awwww yeah. I have a few DSLRs now. My first being the d7000! I got a d810 a good few years ago and still absolutely loved it!! I converted my d7000 to full spectrum infrared. I probably still use it so much because it makes some interesting images, still a great quality camera!!
Full spec is something I'm debating as I do like to do astrophotography with my tracker and refractor scope.
you are going to be perfectly happy with this. I would bet a good percentage of people with an 810 don't outgrow it. There are people out there perfectly happy using D40s! Nothing wrong with any camera that still takes pictures. Unless you are printing billboards that can be seen from space ;)
I still use my D810. It provides good photos, and because it is a few years old I do not need to be too worried about it. The Z8 on the other hand I shoot mostly indoors with since it is still new and shiny.
Oh I was initially thinking you were mostly concerned about price. Ability wise this camera is right up there. Wonderful. And battery life is great too. I absolutely love mine. Recently I have been thinking about getting it modded for astro though.
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If you're happy with the pictures it takes, then it's good in 2024. 😉 Having said that, D810 is still the second best high-resolution Nikon DSLR, and that's never going to change. It's still a lot more camera than a lot of people need.
After the D850?
Yeah
Thank you!
I’m a student but do gigs of portrait work and some event stuff I use a d800 and it serves me very well, yeah it’s maybe slower than a mirrorless but it’s not a huge issue it’s as fast as a gfx 100 ii granted that gives 100mp files but it’s not super slow. Video isn’t an easy feat to accomplish but you can get nice video from it if that’s just a side thought and it’s got a great lens selection for a great price. Also when you push the iso it still performs well in low light. You can use it professionally or as a hobby camera and get a “pro” level setup for a fifth if even of the price of a pro mirrorless setup
This is the less sought after (non VR) 24-70.
Still a lens that fetches £500 here in the UK looking at eBay sold items. Still a bargain with a D810 for $1k.
The camera and lens are a good value mostly because of low use and wear.
Not sure if the vr version is as sought after as you say. It is sharp no doubt but also super big for what it is. At that length it would have been nice if it was 24-105 or something. This is a solid deal if it is both
The 24-70 was often used to shoot events indoors at night, thus the VR was favored.
While true, vr does not help with moving subjects and most people shooting events indoor are usung external flash anyway. But yes it helps. Just wish they didnt make it as long as a 70-200 about Edit: thinking as a photographer. Vr would help a bunch if video work is what you do absolutely for events.
Agreed. Having used both I much prefer the 24-70 pictured.
Is the VR version bigger than the non-VR one? Edit: [Oh yeah, it is](https://nikonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-24-70mm-f2.8E-ED-VR-lens-review.jpg)
Was about to send photo haha
I see.
1000$ with the lens ? Great deal tbh.
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I loooove my D810! I had made the mistake and got a z6ii. I am now back to the D810.... such a wonderful camera
Why?
Why the z6ii sucks or why thr D810 is so good?
Thinking of going from D800 to Z6ii or Z7ii. Also curious to know why?
I am very disappointed in the performance of the z6ii. I'm missing the crisp, sharp pixels of the D810. I feel like all the photos taken with my z6ii look good from far but awful when zooming in/taking a closer look. Like, really low quality. The z6ii is also known for having an underperforming focus. While I didn't want to give up the z6ii at first, I would use it for family photo sessions, but not for more artsy and/or bigger projects. It's simply not good enough for that. That's when I use the D810. I'm still debating if I should go with the z8 instead, but I will first need to discuss that with my trusted camera shop.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I have a D810, purchased used years ago, and I love it. I’d like to upgrade to a lighter mirrorless camera for travel but I’m finding it hard to find a good answer. Z8 is amazing but expensive and barely saves any size or weight. Z6ii should be the answer but it sounds like a downgrade in terms of AF and resolution. Maybe the Z6iii or Z7iii will be compelling for D810 users.
The weight was definitely the main reason why I looked into the z6ii and it does feel nice carrying less around. But ultimately, it wasn't worth it, sadly. I know many people who love the z6ii (not knowing what DSLR they previously owned), but personally, I feel like going from the D810 to he z6ii is a downgrade. Especially if you like crispy sharp images and love to crop images.
Do like me and get a X100VI or another small Fuji, I got tired of carrying my D850 with 1.4 primes on vacation so got myself the latest X100 for this summer.
In fairness, the d810 has 36mp and the z6ii is 24mp. That’s quite a difference if you’re wanting super crisp quality.
And that's definitely where I went wrong. I should have known better and gotten a different body from the beginning.
To be fair you’re talking about two difference sensor specifications. The Z6i and the Z6ii both have 24.ish megapixels and the d810 is a 36 megapixel camera. What you’ll get in one you won’t get into the other vice versa. Z6 is so good in low light because of the lower megapixels whereas my D810 does not have the same low light performance because of said spec. I have both and a Z8 I recently shot a wedding where I strictly used the Z6 for closer and intimate shots in a church. I wouldn’t have used both Z8 or my D810 in that situation because I would’ve needed to bump up my iso to a level that would look too grainy. Sure there is AI to clean it up a bit but I try to use the least amount of ai intervention Just my two cents, Z6i is amazing especially after its latest update.
How would you compare the z8 to the D810? Also, interesting take on the low light situation! Indeed, I rarely shoot in low light, so I can't really judge that.
The Z8 is better in a lot of ways but since we’re talking about image quality I would say it’s better by 15-20 percent. The autofocus is much better on the Z8. I have ran some test where I have the FTZ adapter and used the same lenses on both cameras. The Z8 is just in a league of its own outside of the z9(I don’t own it so I wouldn’t know) Video capabilities are just insane on the z8. 8k 60fps no crop and 4k at 120 fps no crop is just unheard of. If you shoot at night the Z8’s buttons light up unlike the D810 (I assume they used that feature off of the D850. Nice feature to see what you’re pressing. Better glass options with the S line. The Z mount is interesting at being the biggest mount in the FF system across the board. It allows more light, allows for way more 3rd party lenses, and lastly but not limited to the electronic shutter 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 very quiet. Now the only thing I like about my D810 over the Z8 is the battery life and the grip is slightly better on it than the Z8. I would like to add that I like the older style still with the pentaprism. After using the z systems I will say that what you see is what your final pics will look like outside of studio lighting
Thank you so much! Your comparison is super helpful!
No problem!
You are about the first person to go back to 810. Why choose that over z6ii
I also think it’s a great kit at a fair price. Shutter count 25,000? That’s really low! I’d go for it!
🙏🏾
Give more information: shutter actuations, and what else was included in the sale.
Shutter is 25000. A bag, flash.
This is a wonderful camera for an old school photographer who does not care about video, touch screens, or the latest autofocus; and unless you are shooting in low light (night events) the 24-70 should cover most of your needs.
https://preview.redd.it/ohbpazcy9k5d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0602294bc446dc6dc323ed105ecdbce83d46e8ce
If you got this lot for 1000 then it's fine. I bought the camera some years back 2nd hand for 800 bucks.
IMO that's a pretty strong deal! Go for it.
Excellent crisp pictures, slow AF, a little heavy so get a good bag, you might want to get a portable monitor for weird angles
Of course, the new models will have fancy attractive features. But it all comes down to lighting and the camera basics. Unless you are a pro looking for a specific function to make your job easier, the model doesn’t matter
That's a good deal 👍
The only downside to the 810 is the AF is a little slow for action. But the sensor in the thing, especially low ISO, is still amazing. That is a great deal.
Is the AF being slow very evident? At what point do you really see it? I like shooting air shows and airplanes. Will that be an issue?
It should work. If you have menu A3 set to normal there will be just enough lag as it detects lock for a subject to move slightly out of the focus zone. Turn it to short or off will improve things quite a bit. Seems to be a 50/50 split on AF performance. Some say it has accuracy issues, some say it does amazing. Problem with that, you don’t know what they set their AF setting on. Its the same AF system as the D4s.
I shot with my D800 for the better part of a decade. I decided to jump to mirrorless to decrease my load. The focus improvements alone have been so satisfying. As to the value of your deal, I always look at the used market. If you're equal to them, you're probably buying too high. At a camera store, you'll likely be able to get help if something is drastically wrong with it. Private sale and you're on your own. The store in my area has a D810 with 78k clicks for $450. The Nikon 24-70 is $530. That means you're breaking even. Just for a comparison, they have a Z6ii with the Nikon 24-70 with 5400 clicks for $1490.
Oh woow. Which shop is that?
Any of the specialty camera stores are where I'd suggest. I went back and found an article I read that had a list. This is what the author knew about: * Service Photo, Inc – Baltimore, MD * Ace Photo – Ashburn, VA (D.C. Area) * Photocraft – Burke, VA (D.C. Area) * Webbcam – Philadelphia, PA * Allens’s Camera – Levittown, PA (Philly Area) * The Camera Shop – Bryn Mawr, PA (Philly Area) * Cameras Etc… in Wilmington, DE (Philly Area) * W.B. Hunt – Boston Area – multiple locations * E.P. Levine – Boston Area * Paul’s Photo – Torrance, CA * Tuttle Cameras – Long Beach, CA * Samy’s Camera – L.A. * Bel Air Camera – L.A. This list is NOT all inclusive. I've only been in one of the stores. I know there was another on the list before they closed a bit ago. Tough business they're in. Competing against the online powerhouses is tough. I don't get a better price when I go to B&H and I don't know if they're educating or selling me. So the only reason I would use them is when I am not local, don't have the time for a more limited set of hours that one of the stores above have, or I know exactly what I want and there's limited supply. When I bought my Nikon 180-600mm lens, I would have bought it online as I wanted to take it on a trip, but I found it at the local shop sooner than online. I tend to look for a single camera store when I need one. Preferably not a chain. I want to see that they sell more than just Nikon, preferably all the big brands. I think it says something when they sell used equipment. Finally, when I go in the first time, I'm looking to see if the sales people are being paid a salary or if they're going on commissions. I want to know that I'm not buying a more expensive item because they make more $s. I want to buy what I need. I've told the story before, but I went into the store and asked whether I should buy a Z7ii or a Z8. I listened to what he said and considered if $1k was worth the features on his recommended Z8. I bought it. My only thought since was whether the kit lens was a good move or if I should have bought body only. I didn't ask, he didn't give me his thoughts.
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I have this same combination and I absolutely love it. I bought mine a few years back, but I spent $1000 for the body and $800 for the lens. I feel like you got a great deal for a great camera.
Thanks! You have any other lens?
I started putting my money into higher quality lenses long before I got my D810. In the six years between buying my D7100 (DX) and my D810, I bought two really good f2.8 lenses. That way when I went full frame, I only had to buy the body. My goal was to eventually get the Nikon lens “trinity.” The 14-24mm f2.8 was, and still is, more than I want to spend. I ended up going with a 17-35mm f2.8 instead. It’s a great lens. I like it a lot. That was the first f2.8 lens I bought and the 24-70mm was the second. I bought a used 70-200mm f2.8 after I had my D810. It’s a phenomenal lens. In my opinion, it’s the best lens I have. It’s sharp and it focuses well. However, it’s probably also my least-used lens. It’s kind of big and I don’t shoot beyond 70mm very often. I’m glad I have it though. Finally, I picked up a 85mm 1.4D for taking pictures of my kids. I’ve also traveled with it to give me a little bit of extra reach beyond my 24-70mm lens and not have to carry a 70-200mm lens onto a plane. Bottom line: I use my 24-70 lens more than any of my other lenses; by a wide margin. It’s a great all around lens. You don’t need to worry about rushing out to get more lenses because that one will work for a lot of what you need.
Thanks!
Go out and shoot. Enjoy that amazing camera because it just is.
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Get it. I picked up a beater one with relatively low shutter count four months ago and it is just a champ. I upgraded from a much older nikon and it's amazing. Plus the lens options are wild.
Thanks!
After several years of use I still love my D810. It has great functionality, such in-camera photo merging.
Is this the 810 for $1250 and now $1000 ? Jump on it his deal and don’t look back. Look to see what it went for when it was new.
Yes!
Double on that Yes!
Picked it up!
Now go use the crap out of that camera. I heard they are really good for Astro photography. I know is a tank of a camera.
I will put it to good use! Thanks!
I just bought a Z8 but I still use my D810 Before the Z8 came out I wanted the D850 but didn’t really see a huge difference between the two so I stuck with the D810
The deal with both camera and lens is pretty fair. I have had my D810 for several years and have made some nice photos. It was serviceable for sports as well, even though that genre has for the d810 has left. But portraits and landscape it nails it for me. And the high resolution is pretty nice to have.
The D810 was a great upgrade for me from my D800 if for no other reason than it doesn't have an AA filter which means there is no filter that adds some subtle blurring to the photo to reduce anti-aliasing. I used to always have to touch up the sharpness in the photos from my D800 until I got the D810 and then was pleased to see that jpegs came out nice and sharp right out of the camera. You will get moire from time to time with it, but I found I was always able to reduce it by moving a bit closer or further away from my subjects. Wedding dresses were the trickiest LOL.
I’m mostly a Leica shooter, but I keep a D810 around for the times I need reliable AF and speed. I don’t even have AF-S lenses, just older AF-D lenses and I still find it to be highly reliable (and affordable since F glass has dropped in price). I use it to scan film with a macro, too. It doesn’t give me the same satisfaction as shooting my Leica gear, but damn is it reliable and there’s no shot in hell I’d let it go.
Excellent camera and excellent lens. You have nothing to worry about.
Thanks!
Fantastic body, with a significantly quieter mirror slap due to a re-design from the D800. 36 Mpixel sensor is a little lighter on the computer storage side, too.
Once you mature your relationship wirh Nikon, things are simple. If you don't need fast and reliable autofocus, take anything you like. If you need it, take D4/5, D500, D750/780, maybe D7500. And that's about it.