Nikon D810 Sample Images

I’ve been shooting with the Nikon D810 for a few years. Here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon D810 under various lighting conditions.

Text & Photos By David Coleman

Last Revised & Updated: December 4, 2023

Filed Under: DSLRs

Topics: Nikon, Nikon D810 DSLR, Sample Images

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Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve shot with the Nikon D810 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.

The D810 replaced the D800 in mid-2014. It was succeeded by the D850 in mid-2017.

It has 36.3-megapixel full-frame (FX) sensor that produces images up to 7360 by 4912 pixels, a native ISO range of 64 to 12800 (extended down to 32 and up to 51200), and shoots 1080p60 video.

Nikon D810 DSLR

36.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
EXPEED 4 Image Processor
Native ISO up to 12800
Extended ISO up to 51200
5-fps Shooting at Full Resolution
14-Bit RAW Files and 12-Bit RAW S Format

I’ve previously posted some high-ISO images taken with the D810 in challenging lighting conditions. And I have several other posts on aspects of the D810.

Sample Image Taken with a Nikon D810 DSLR

I’ve included exposure information in the caption under each shot.

Nikon D810 DSLR Sample Image — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D lens with an aperture of ƒ/3.2, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 160. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

July 4 — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens with an aperture of ƒ/1.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₅₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 2200. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Nikon D810 High ISO Sample Image — This photo was taken with a Nikon D810 with a Nikon 24.0mm f/1.4 @ **ISO 10000**.

Flower Macro Close-up — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens with an aperture of ƒ/16, shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 64. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Arts of War Sculptures at Arlington Memorial Bridge — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon NIKKOR TAMRON 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD A010N lens with an aperture of ƒ/6.3, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 100. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Golden Sunset — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens with an aperture of ƒ/8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₄₀₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 100. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Acropolis of Athens in Athens Greece — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens with an aperture of ƒ/5.6, shutter speed of ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 140. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens with an aperture of ƒ/5.3, shutter speed of ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 4000. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Main Hall of the Science Museum in London — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 720. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in Old Town, Alexandria — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens with an aperture of ƒ/1.4, shutter speed of ¹⁄₅₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 72. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at the Army Twilight Parade at Fort Myer, Virginia — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens with an aperture of ƒ/5.6, shutter speed of ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 320. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

DC Cherry Blossom Watch Update: April 12, 2018 — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens with an aperture of ƒ/9, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 400. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in Belem, Portugal — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon NIKKOR Fisheye 16mm f/2.8 lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1250. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Sea Lion Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoo — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens with an aperture of ƒ/2, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 100. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Washington National Cathedral Apse Mosaic by Philip Frohman Called Resurrection — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 720. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Washington National Cathedral Entrance to the Chapel of St. Joseph of Arimathea — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 2500. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Nereid Monument at the British Museum in London — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₄₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1600. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Cutty Sark Museum in Greenwich London — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 64. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Nikon D810 Sample Image — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₆₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 4000. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Washington National Cathedral Chapel of the Resurrection — Photo taken with a **Nikon D810** with a Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D lens with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 2200. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel

Price & Availability of the Nikon D810 DSLR

The D810 has been discontinued, and it has become harder to find new copies. It was replaced by the D850. But D810s do turn up, and sometimes at very good prices.

Buy New

Check the current price and availability at:

Nikon D810 DSLR

36.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
EXPEED 4 Image Processor
Native ISO up to 12800
Extended ISO up to 51200
5-fps Shooting at Full Resolution
14-Bit RAW Files and 12-Bit RAW S Format

Buy Used

They’re also relatively easy to find on the used market. Good places to check include:

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