Nikon D610 vs D810 (and D750): Which Full Frame Camera should you Buy? (in 4k)

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[@TonyAndChelsea]

📕Nikon D610 at Amazon: help.tc/d610 📕Nikon D810 at Amazon: help.tc/d810

[@Lofirider]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup hello Sir, I am currently looking into buying a used D610(3k clicks) for $630usd($800cdn). Do you think its worth buying this over d750(price wise)?Is d610 still relevant in 2017? Currently, I use my t3i to take my sons picture.

[@vantoth6674]

@@Lofirider - I reply to this if this is okay as new people might join the trail, therefore it could be helpful for them as well. Yes, 610 is still relevant even in 2020, no issue/recalls have been identified thus far (not that I know of), d750 might have a slight advantage in a few areas, but not significant. I do have them both, 750 is great, so is the 610. No issue with any of them. By the way, some 750 have been recalled for shutter issue, Nikon should be fixing them for free. Run the serial number on Nikon's website first. For the money and performance, I would be happy to go with either of them, combines with some great lenses, non of them will disappoint you.

[@enduraman1]

Tony recommends Nikon D610 for portrait shooters or D810 if you have the money. Tony recommends D750 for sports and wildlife photography because it has the focusing system of D810 and sensor of D610. Tony also says you could buy D610 and spend the difference you would have paid for D810 on studio lights, a trip to someplace exciting, or to buy Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.

[@SingleTrack66]

thanks man....

[@Stop-All-War]

Respect.

[@productguru8323]

This great! Thanks for the summary!

[@MohanJan1954]

After watching many videos I feel that Nikon's cameras seem to be catering to specific segments. D610 for amateurs moving into FX; D750 for photo-journalists to shoot over the heads of others with a flip screen and quickly send photos to their editors with Wi-Fi; D810 for high end professionals, landscapes, commercial photographers etc. and D5 for sports and action photographers. D500 is for wildlife and bird photography. D610 does not qualify for Nikon's NPS which is a clear indication that it is aimed at enthusiasts. So choose your camera based on your needs.

[@alexrmartin1421]

For the street and portrait photography that I'm currently enjoying, the D610 + the 35mm & 85mm 1.8G lenses will do EVERYTHING I need and more. In addition, I usually center recompose so the extra focus points aren't a deal breaker for me. The money saved will be used to travel to Europe to take some pics 🤭

[@vantoth6674]

Totally agree Alex. That is what we have. Just not long ago, we've added an AI Nikon 105mm f2.5 and a Samyang 135mm f2. Just could not resist the temptation for the price and reputation. Probably you know them, if not check them out. The Nikon 105mm f2.5 is an Icon on its own (Afgan Girl) and the Samyang is almost unbeatable for its clarity and boke, etc. Both are manual focus, however, if/when you get it right, you will be thrilled with the outcome. Buying any of those you will not regret. The Nikon goes for about £150 or so, the Samyang for about 270-300 (both used in mint to excellent condition). I ordered my Nikon from Japan, the Samyang from a UK reputable shop with 6 months warranty.

[@441greenleaf]

thanx for the comparison guys. and you are right. investing money on lenses are much more logical, going to order my d610 :)

[@elvinlewis4233]

I bought the D610. Used, with an accessory bundle and wi fi adaptor for $500.00. (Amazon) A no brainer for me, the flat out best value I will refer to your book for lenses, which I bought along with, "Stunning digital photography"....years ago. They collect dust because my wife is so..not into all that. But I am now, so they will be used!

[@killjoyshidae1208]

If I had the cash and willingness to switch to Nikon, I would choose either the D610 or the D750. D810 might be a little too much for me, and I like more affordable options. These Nikons sure are sublime.

[@hisroyalness2]

On your next videos, you might include good close shots of the MENU setup as a user would see it, and discuss what is faster and easier to use as such - as in button improvements on the outside and what's the best to read and view on the camera's screen such as in sunlight, etc. Talk about the feel, and ease of handling, etc. and maybe your favorite lens or lenses and uses for a particular camera.

[@johndavolta3124]

I just bought a D610 in 2021 and it rocks!

[@srjeetraam1364]

Brother.. i bought camra best amazing photos clerty... high dynamic range.. for my 3 year daughter.. please suggest me. Camra body and lense.. i bought new and 2hand camera..please guide me

[@aussie8114]

5 years later the D810 is still awesome 📷

[@huntercoon7803]

A deciding factor for me which wasn't covered in this is the video frame rates. I do lots of real estate and people love the video. The D610 only shoots 30 at 1080 whereas the D810 shoots 60 at 1080. The D750, however, does shoot 60 at 1080 which is right in the middle of the price range between the other two. The thing that draws me towards to D810 is the fact that it has the highest megapixels of any dslr, at least between Nikon and Canon, but is it really worth the money?

[@billyboyproductions6225]

I really enjoy your show. Very knowledgeable, fun and soothing to watch. You guys complement each other perfectly, Tony is very calm and Chelsea is upbeat!

[@BryonLape]

Nice video. Not sure the discussion in the studio needs to be in stereo though.

[@nightphotographer1222]

Hello I am upgrading to a full frame and considering three combos : D750+85mm1.8G vs D610+Tamron70-200f2.8 Di VC (or Nikon70-200f4) vs 6D+Canon135mmf2L. The reason I am comparing these is that I am into portrait and each of these three combos would cost me the same and I cannot afford more at this moment. Apart from the fact that 135mm is very different from 85mm or a zoom is more versatile, I'd like to know which combo is better for portrait. I'd like to have reliable peripheral focus points because the focus and recompose technique wouldn't be reliable with a medium-long focal length wide open. I would really appreciate it if you could share with me your view on my choices.

[@highgroundproductions8590]

Why so little love for the D750? It's the best choice. almost just as good as the D810 just without the insane amount of megapixels, much less expensive than the D810, only a few hundred more expensive than the D610 ($300 at the moment).

[@youknowwho9247]

Watching this in 2019, and by now there's no reason anymore to buy any of these but the D810 since they all cost nearly the same. :D

[@youknowwho9247]

@Koalakunkku First of all, I would never buy a pro grade camera like these new. It's a waste of money. A used one does the same job and these bodies are build to last. They don't break after two years like cheap consumer electronics. I look for one with a shutter count around or below 50000 and in good condition. Why do I think the D750 isn't a good buy anymore? Because a D810 costs virtually the same (both used) and takes much sharper pictures. The only upside to the D750 is the tilting screen and slightly faster frame rate. So faced with that decision, I think the D810 is much better value for nearly everyone. There are other options, too. Say you want the faster frame rate for example, because you're an action shooter. Well, in that case a used D500 is also around the same price and does everything better than a D750, except for sensor size - but that doesn't matter as much for action. Or you could go for a used a7 series camera. Although I'd be careful with that - the bodies seem cheap, but the lenses are very expensive.

[@youknowwho9247]

@Koalakunkku The D810 goes to 7 fps in dx mode if you've got the battery grip attached. Not as convenient as what the D750 does, but for a nature shooter like myself it's still good. I like the 36 mpix for landscapes a lot. Then again, I usually use a D500 for wildlife.

[@TheErikBallew]

I did end up getting the D610 at the beginning of the year, because I didn't have any FX lenses, I got the Tamron 70-200 2.8 DI VC as well. But I kinda do with the D750 was out at the time, but oh well, c'est la vie.

[@c0mpuipf]

i'd never thought to be that guy but i left my previous job and they wanted to give me something like a small 'attention' for farewell - i got the company card to go nuts with 3k on amazon. Got the d810 + 70-300 VR. Hope to not regret the choice vs D750

[@TheBiggervern]

Thank you for the thorough comparison on things that really matter. Looking forward to the D750 review and comparison before I make the decision on which to buy.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Vernon Nash This and the D750 preview are probably all you'll see from us about the D750; we're not planning a full review. Sorry! A review like this takes us about a full week, so we have to be selective, but I do feel like we know the D750 pretty well at this point.

[@andyvan5692]

nice review, but when you say the speed tests 810/610 the 810 has two DIFFERENT types of card in each slot(s d / c f), d 610 has 2 s d's; on the 810 as the buffer fills, it dumps at different rates depending on which slot it is dumping to, so it is card speed dependent, not a fair comparison unless you tell us what cards/speeds are in each slot, of each body!

[@jorpimenta]

Bom dia! Tenho uma Nikon D610 que subitamente começou a fotografar em modo cropado, mesmo estando eu a utilizar lentes FX, como a 14-24. Alguém sabe o que pode estar a suceder? Grande abraço!

[@videosandvideosandvideos]

"Chelsea & I compare the Nikon D610 and D810" (using a ZOOM lens that is supposed to give you an effective ~21 Megapixels in Sharpness on the D810 and less on the D610) Tony, it would be nice to show the people what a D810 can do with a Sigma 35 1.4 or some of the brilliant Zeiss lenses We all know that generally and in this case Prime > Zoom when it comes to Performance so why compare the "detail" of the images when you took a shot with a a Zoom. Yes, Zoom can be convenient when standing away from subject, but I don't think that was the intend of your video

[@preciousbenson5159]

I am young boy that's a nice photography from you I always follow your tutorials on KZbin I just when you want some know more about D750

[@chrisogrady28]

Wow, has the 810 really been out for almost 2 years? And when you guys made this video you only had 170k subs. How times have changed. I use a d750 as my main professional body and couldn't be happier. Its very much a D4S mini, but more pixels, better DR, and tilty screen. Focusing and ISO is exactly the same as the D4S.

[@lonnieclemens8028]

I noticed that you said the D810 had better color than the D610. I am not having that experience. I find the D810 to have greater detail in the photograph. But the D610 has better color.

[@q3aki]

left audio chan Chelsea and right Tony..:) -it's weird to listen it on headphones (of course still happy to do that) - it was ages ago...:)

[@AhmedPress]

Hi Mr. Tony ! i have Nikon D800E, but i have problem in the Focus, could you help me if you have tutorial video ! Thanks

[@simobenlemlih7727]

I've just bought the D610 and I can't agree more : it's a really really great camera. + Something not to forget : You got to have a strong PC to rule the raw files of the D810.

[@marcbernard7702]

This a myth. You will hardly notice a difference, only if you measure your life in 1/1000 of seconds. The only difference will be in hard drive storage.

[@mciuan]

Great!!! The stereo mix is slightly distracting in headphones.

[@chowdarisaiabhishek]

Nikon D610+Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G2 +Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 or Nikon D750+ Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G1 +Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G1 which one to go???

[@ibraheemal-shammari8154]

Tony Northrup Does your book include details about portable lights and batteries? I was wondering what lighting and powering options I have if I wanted to shoot a car outdoor? Thank you in advance and awesome videos.

[@RC-go2kl]

I have been saving up for a D7100, but I honestly love Full frame. The 610 does seem to fit my budget. What cheap/affordable lenses would you suggest for the body?

[@vantoth6674]

Hi, I would suggest to buy an AF- S Nikkor Nikon 50mm 1.8G prime lens. Overall best in terms of general lenses. Itiis also very affordable, in the range of £139.

[@steveduff25tyhgg]

I'm getting my 70D replaced under warranty as the outer AF points were causing blurred images compared to the centre AF point. Anyway I had the choice to add more money and upgrade to a 6D or a D610 with 50mm 1.4 but I ended up choosing another 70D. I'm wishing I chose the d610 after watching this as it looks a good upgrade to the 70D although it doesn't seem to have the same bells and whistles as the 70D but I'm betting the image quality is superior?

[@amarg2199]

Video.....is where d810 excel. Better focus & auto iso in manual mode. Just for still photos d610 save money.

[@howardkahn717]

QUESTION, What Tamron lens which you state is of of the better lenses did you use????...thank you.....

[@ProvinTV]

what zoom lens should i get for gh4

[@davidcollins4227]

Can anyone help me on this one. , I just purchased the D610 , IQ is amazing, quick question , do you use your AEL/AFL button on the rear of the camera for focusing and have tested the setting on page 221 of the Manual, AF-S focus priority set to Focus (not releas) where the shutter should only fire when subject is in focus? If so can you tell me if it works, because my D610 set up this way , always fires the shutter even if subject is not in focus. I can even set the focus completely out of focus then hit the shutter button on the front of the camera and it still fires the shutter regardless. Mine only does this however when I set back button focus (Ael/AFLbutton set to AF ON in camera settings menu) Is this normal as with my D7200 I can focus with back button focus then hit the shutter button on the front and it will only take the photo if it's in focus. Any ideas if your D610 behaves like mine? Thanks

[@Tatoru91]

The sensor on he 750 is brand new, just because it has the same pixel count as the 610 doesn't mean its the same

[@Setratsetrit]

most of all review i watched about comparing camera apple to apple with the same settings, but the exposure isnt because there is some iso real differences..

[@Filmmakertom]

The cameras used on you and Chelsea for example in the studio sessions...on camera of each of you guys?

[@Filmmakertom]

Which camera systems did you utilize in the capturing of the video for this look at the Nikon D610 and the D810? (hope I didn't overlook you explaining that)

[@Razor2048]

The issue is that with only 24.2 megapixels, you will not be able to upload many high resolution web sized photos. Now 36 megapixels is still pretty low, but if if you have a good sharp lens on it, you can get some decently detailed images that will work well when sharing photos on the web and allowing for people to pan around the image. Nikon or sony needs to develop a sensor that can still offer good high ISO performance but at around 50-100 megapixels, or for still life, add the sensor shift function (common in some medium format cameras) to allow the camera to effectively capture 4 times the sensor resolution if there is no movement.

[@Thalestin]

What web applications require photos of that resolution? Very few people shoot with 20 thousand dollar medium format camera...

[@Razor2048]

PTGearGuy I am thinking more of sites like flickr, as well as general photo sharing. A high resolution allows the photo to better explored. For example if someone takes a nice architectural photo and then uploaded at a resolution of about 2048 x 1536, then you will have people struggling to see the detail in the image. e.g., they may see a building with solar panels, and then wonder which model of solar panel is being used, but due to the low res upload, they will not be able to zoom into the image to see it. Or someone will take a nice picture of a tree, and upload a low res 2K image, and in the image, you notice a squirrel holding an MP3 player, but due to the low res, you cannot zoom in to see which song the squirrel was listening to. With web use, we have a virtually unlimited ability to pan around an image, so the goal must be to upload the highest resolution images possible. (that means if you used a 80 megapixel medium format camera, then be sure to share the full res photos, anything less and people will feel that they are not getting to experience the entire image.

[@mafdyashraf3773]

Hi tony. Which better for wedding photography nikon d7200 or d610? I currently have the d5200. So which is better.

[@titochakma3786]

which is better for me (canon 6d vs nikon d610) portrait & weeding I need to help I am confused

[@martinbenford3442]

Nikon D810 Excellent

[@loveinchristpj]

Very nicely done. I have the Nikon D610.

[@jensvielmann7662]

Hi, what would be the recommendation for travel (and landscape)? I really torn between the D810 and D750. True the extra Mpix may be a difference worth while for that category... but so is the weight (and size to a lesser degree), IMHO. You just carry the gear a lot longer/further then when you do almost any other kind of photography.

[@_hellomaka220]

Matilda is an awesome movie! the only movie that re-watchable in my opinion!

[@perfectforehand]

Really not much to choose between them in terms of pixel peeping detail, it's like splitting hairs at this point I guess. It goes without saying that quality glass is paramount here.

[@pinch-of-salt]

Getting a brand new D610 for 1150$. Should I buy it in 2017?

[@Tzadeck]

I just noticed how cheap it is... seems like a damn good deal, no? Thinking about doing the same, haha.

[@pinch-of-salt]

The thing is d610 probably never got a firmware upgrade, hence it still has a lot of flaws like no exposure sim on live view (which is the most basic photography feature of a DSLR) and no global settings for video and photo mode and no changing aperture in live view. Those are the little things that you will cry about everyday making it a huge deal over time and there is no Magic Lantern like Canon to fix this after sale. Nikon and Pentax lack in firmware to Sony and Canon.

[@pinch-of-salt]

The thing is d610 probably never got a firmware upgrade, hence it still has a lot of flaws like no exposure sim on live view (which is the most basic photography feature of a DSLR) and no global settings for video and photo mode and no changing aperture in live view. Those are the little things that you will cry about everyday making it a huge deal over time and there is no Magic Lantern like Canon to fix this after sale. Nikon and Pentax lack in firmware to Sony and Canon.

[@KanoDailyThePhilippinesandMore]

I can fly Economy Class round-trip to the Philippines where my wife is from for $1500. I do like the D750, especially with better video capability.

[@cjmadridtv4289]

Hi sir do you still have nikon d750?

[@gyanrosling2226]

Hey guys, I have the D610 with the Nikon 16-35mm F4 and I shoot only astrophotography. I've been trying to get more detail in my milky way shots. I want that tracked milky way look but without the tracker and the pain that comes with setting one up in the field. Should I get the D810 that has more megapixels or the 20mm F/1.8G ED prime lens and just stack a few photos of the sky for more detail?

[@R2X2Z]

any chance you can do a review on those Peak Design Slide camera straps you guys are wearing? Thanks in advance!

[@L3GenDaRyPr0diGy]

Hey Tony and Chelsea. I'm going to be doing mostly daytime landscape, but will definitely dabble into nightscape photography (including milky way and star trails). What would be better for this?

[@appleshampoo324]

Naruto AMVs you can photograph the milky way with a d3000 and a 18-55mm kitlens. Every camera can do it. Fast glass is way more important for night scapes then camerabodies. Get something wide with f/ 2.8 or less and you're more than good.

[@scottcopeand373]

Hey Tony I'm really new to cameras so without doing a lot of research I bought a d610 after watching this video I wish I would have checked you out first but I don't have a lot of money can you tell me a lens you would buy for the d610 just for taking pictures of the kids or something close and could you tell me if a14mm f/2.8 ed if mic lens would be a good lens it's manual focus only. I know it's a lot at once but any help would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@sydneymorgan4830]

Isn't there a recall on the 750

[@Grouperhound]

I really hope there is a review that puts the D750 up against my 5D MKIII. I suspect the D750 kills it, and for $1000 less. Canon are you listening?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Grouperhound Yeah, I'd pick a D750 over the 5D Mark III *if* I can get the lenses I need. Watch my Canon vs Nikon discussion for more about what I mean...

[@Grouperhound]

Tony Northrup I have watched it. Thanks. I will not be switching from Canon anytime soon because of the fortune in glass that I have, but I think the point needs to be made and promoted that the D750 is a better camera, in the hopes that Canon tries harder next time, or lowers their prices.

[@ericguerrero2778]

Chelsea why don't you make your own reviews on the camera equipment

[@TheKiwiJobes]

When comparing the d750 and d810 did you find the grip better on either? also other than 1/8000 shutter speed and mp do you feel that the d750 is about the same and if you don't have loads of cash to spend it's worth saving?

[@sabroow]

Tony! Canon 6d mark ii or Nikon d610 for Product Photography ?

[@r.faulknerphotography4790]

So at what point do you buy the camera these days? It seems to be the moment you save and buy the one you like, within 6 months it has a newer model of it out. Then your new camera which is now the old one looses money on trying to sell it. I know technology changes but it seems to be happing faster and faster these days. Did they put a shutter speed of 1/4000 on the D750 only to add an upgrade in the D750e in 6 months to 1/8000, I wonder.

[@pretense101]

Sometime you just have to buy what you can save for, then do your best to take the shots, some of the new phones have great cameras but no choice of lens.

[@SiIkyJohnson]

Actually, both the D600 and D800 lasted over two years before these updates. And besides, these are only small incremental improvements.

[@fordpwrXR8]

Astrophotography d810 4.88 µm vs 5.95 µm pixel size for the d610 ... D610 wins for me :) less noise.

[@JCTCAM]

Hello Tony & Chelsea, can you make a Pentax K-3 Review?

[@randomrazr]

is the canon 70D a good one? im prob using it for video 8% of the time

[@TonyAndChelsea]

randomrazr Yes

[@randomrazr]

Tony Northrup i considered jumping over to the D610 if its any much mroe beneficial since htye are similar in price by only a couple hundred

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

still relevant. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@matt4321184]

I currently own the Nikon D90 that I have had for almost 4 years and I have 5 lenses (3 FX). I want to get an FX body, which route do you suggest for selling my D90 and purchasing either a new or used full frame body. Do you have any to suggest?

[@perfectforehand]

I wish you'd review Danny Devito's portfolio, I bet he uses square space as well.

[@leng6675]

have you ever used a sony a99? what are you thoughts on that camera?

[@ChicagoTurtle1]

Wow such a well-thought and thorough test!!!!

[@marioscara8357]

Hi Tony and Chelsea, Thanks for providing great contents, love the reviews. I have started watching your reviews recently because I am interested in getting myself a DSLR, last time I had an SLR was in 1994 yes that long ago! I’m going to go to an Air Show in Feb 2015 and it’s meant to be 100 Years of aviation. “Supersonic jet fighters and attack helicopters plus historic warbirds” and I want the camera & lens to handle that type of shooting (In the Air). If you don’t mind can you please share your opinion with all of us? I’m looking to buy the Nikon D810 Body... Plus a Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 lens (Don’t want to get a fixed telescopic lens) or is there a better one to do this type of work? And also ether a Sigma 24-105 f4 OR the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 for closer shooting (which one do you think is better and versatile?) i'm leaning towards the Nikon cause it's a 28-300 lens. PLUS would also like to know if while videoing at 1080 60p can I shoot FX Raw/Jpeg continues or single photos? (At the same time) PS. Had a look at your book “How to Create Stunning Digital Photography” on amazon.com, I’m going to buy one. Cheers

[@mixiepalms8338]

I dont have much money! ive got a canon 400d ! We aint all rich! :) can you do an entry level video? Love watching you guys.

[@rodneyspears6154]

I have the d610. I have lights. I have the tamron 70-200 along with a few others. Should I consider buying a used d810? I shoot mostly portraits.

[@vantoth6674]

Hi Rodney, it is your choice, what lens are you using for portrait? In studio, outside, etc.? What set up? I have seen many using even wide angle lenses for portrait work. Whatever fits your needs and style. Please note the d610 with the right lens (or lenses) is still incredible.

[@RobinGrays]

You guys are awesome together...

[@RobJPhillips]

What lens were you using for the Asylum building shots?

[@MrEdwinj17]

Hi, I 'm motivated with the photography, I'm in the process of learning , I already know the basics, I have a Nikon D5300 , and a flash nikon SB -700 and I want to get a better camera , I was thinking between the D610 , Nikon 750 and 810, which recommend? are right with overspending for the camera body when you can Obetener other articles and get something more complete. Let me thank you for your suggestion, greetings from PR .

[@vantoth6674]

Hi Edwin, depends what you are using it for, but overall, I would say the D750 or D610. The 750 would be the winner for me, given it is not under recall for shutter issue. Check the serial number and run it on Nikon's website. However, Nikon will fix it for free as far as I know. My wife and I own both, 610 and 750 and at time I see just a bit of difference only (perhaps when doing portraits). However, it is worth noting the lens my wife uses (85 mm 1.8G) that makes a difference. Now we just bought a 105mm Nikon f2 and the quality (using 610) just as good, even better at time (bokeh, colors, etc.) . Hope I was helpful.

[@333payaso]

Tony Northrup which one would you buy a Nikon 800E($1,700 with under 5K actuations) or a brand new Nikon D610($1,700)?, please help me, a friend of me is upgrading to the D810 and is selling me the D800E. Please advice

[@marcbernard7702]

D800E Hands down, not a very complicated decision. They are both great camera though.

[@Khmelev1]

Nice and informative channel. Thanks

[@hameedn.b7004]

I would boy a used d810 with third part lenses

[@RScottNH]

I really like the D750 but now the D610 is $800 less than since your video. I'm really torn. Is the D750 worth $800 more? Suggestions Tony?

[@killjoyshidae1208]

I'm not Tony, but I would go with the D610. You can use that $800 extra to get more goodies!

[@vantoth6674]

Hi, from my experience, I would go either with the 610 or with the 750. If decide to go with the 750 make sure first run the serial number on Nikon's website as they have recall on them. 610 seem to be no issue thus far.

[@mattpacker9239]

Would the Nikon 80 400 be a nice lens for it ?

[@reuben404]

great video. Yes I am convinced to buy your book. Also have a question, what is the maximum ISO you can go without compromising the photo. I am planning to go to safari and i might have to shoot in low light. also any suggestion to get an extra body to take with me. I have a 810 and planning to put my 70-200 on it and want to put my 200-500 on a crop lense to get the extra reach. Any suggestion will help.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

+Reuben404 For info on ISO, check sdp.io/iso.

[@Smobro12]

How do they hold up in 2022?

[@mattdemke4960]

For video, landscapes, portraits and Wildlife would it be better to have the D610 or the D750.

[@dmt99vn]

d750

[@elvinlewis4233]

You've never wavered on that D 810..interesting. How about the D750 vs the D800E? There's a curve for ya. lol.

[@2006sabu]

Thanks guys, this was so helpful!

[@mahmoudabdulhalim6247]

hi tony thx for the good review..if u can help me in my chose I am pondering between the D750, D810 which one have the better iso performance,image quality and better auto focus... please help me in this..thx

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Mahmoud Abdul Halim Same ISO performance, same AF. D810 captures more detail with a sharp lens.

[@mahmoudabdulhalim6247]

Tony Northrup thx tony I really appreciate your answer..

[@PraveenKumarPku]

Hi Tony & Chelsea , I don't really have a budget for D810 . I can go and buy 610 or 750. If I go for D610 will I be missing out on a lot of new features apart from the extra resolutions considering it an older camera ? pls help

[@garrettskovira2194]

absolutely not, you will love the 610. I use a D810, I'm a wedding/fine art photographer. If I were in your shoes I would invest in a 610 with lens

[@yourtallness]

Tony Northrup, wouldn't using the Group Area AF have yielded even more frames in focus with the D810 in the continuous AF test?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Mark Pitsilos That was one of the modes we tested (we tested all the modes). We didn't find significantly different results from the different groupings. For me, group AF is more useful with extreme telephoto lenses when it's difficult to keep the focusing point on the subject.

[@anthonymrbs]

Why does the D810 have those random white spots in the shadows? Is that from the thermal noise issue that was fixed? I've been debating between these two camera. I shoot mostly landscapes with a tripod.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

anthonymrbs I never noticed anything like that.

[@anthonymrbs]

Tony Northrup Thanks, but I was referring to the video where the D810 showed random white specs in the dark shadows where the D610 did not.

[@TheParagonify]

I have a question: Why is the Buying Guide not available on iBooks, unlike SDP?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

TheParagonify It should be, we just haven't gotten around to uploading it. You can get it from our store, though, and copy it into iBooks (links in the description).

[@jonathanderhy5865]

i think nikon is the best camera

[@ValiRossi]

My suggestion is get the D810. If you don't have any more money for lenses, just increase your budget :)

[@totalgymmexico]

How about the D610 vs a used 800? They are now at the same price.... What would you choose?

[@Kprawl291986]

+totalgymmexico D800 for sure.

[@OmegaMegalodon]

i prefer a new camera anytime.

[@aammcc14]

Hello, I enjoyed the 2-3 videos of your I have watched, thanks. Does this mean you won't be doing a D810 vd D750 photo to photo review/comparison?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

aammcc14 Right, it doesn't seem worth the trouble; we know what to expect, and other reviewers confirm this.

[@jerryjackson7787]

What is the seatbelt-looking camera strap Tony used in this video with the "Danny" AF test?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Jerry Jackson We're currently testing straps for a future video. It's the Peak Design Slide, which might not yet be publically available. I love it, though.

[@andyvan5692]

in your conclusions , with the extra money saved , how about an 85 m m lens, or the 24-70 mm 2.8 would these be good options too?

[@yashwinning]

It depends on what you do, but generally yes, the 85mm is a good lens for portraits and the 24-70mm a good general purpose lens

[@kris.nikolov]

I would say get the 24-70. If there is one lens that you can buy and be absolutely sure that you won't regret it - it's this one. I have it, I love it, I became too lazy to use primes because of it lol.

[@scotthullinger4684]

If you're going to compare the cameras as cameras, the D600 models have an inferior build quality. Tony, now you need to explain to us your justification for shooting at f/8 "just to show as much detail as possible." What the hell do you think that is supposed to mean? The choice of aperture has nothing to do with detail. You might see fewer lens aberrations, but that is a different topic.

[@billyboyproductions6225]

I really wish you can get a hold of D750 and compare it with D810 and D610.. Nikon should loan you a D750 #NikonD750

[@CheradenineZakalwe]

Not sure if it is told , but the D750 and D610 don't share the same sensor or the sensor on D750 is greatly overhauled.. ISO performance is better on D750(RAW). It is on pair with Df, and D4. And a bit better then D810 even when you downsample D810 to same size. photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-d750/7

[@barttan9968]

Hi Tony, comparing the D610 n d810 on dx crop mode, which of the IQ is better?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Bart Tan In DX crop mode, the D810 is 16 MP (and depending on the lens, probably less sharp). So the D610 in FX will be better.

[@barttan9968]

Hi Tony, thanks for your prompt reply. What I meant was, if both were on DX mode, though I knew the D610 is around 10mega pixel when is on that mode. But mode u can do a video on this, if will be a good news for the wild life shooter. Thanks

[@a2roland]

Thank You for sharing.