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Compatible Mountings Nikon F (FX)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Photo Sensor Technology CMOS
Supported File Format JPEG (Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF), TIFF (RGB)
Image Stabilization No
Maximum Focal Length 300 Millimeters
Optical Zoom 46 x
Maximum Aperture 3.5 Millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum 32
Metering Description Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot

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  • 36.3 MP FX format CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF)
  • 30 percent faster Expeed 4 image processing engine. Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec
  • 51point AF system and 3D color matrix metering III with a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor
  • ISO 6412,800 expandable to 51,200
  • Featuring a new raw small size option, which produces 16MP images with much smaller file sizes
  • Professional video and audio capabilities

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Auto focus
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display type
LED-backlit
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
display size
3.2 inches
3.2 inches
3.2 inches
3.2 inches
3.2 inches
3.2 inches
lens type
interchangeable
normal
Interchangeable
Macro
not included
Telephoto
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Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
shooting modes
Aperture-Priority, Manual, Programmed auto with flexible program, Shutter-Priority
Scene
Photography Live View mode, Movie Live View mode
Fotograma a fotograma, continuo a baja velocidad, continuo a alta velocidad),Obturador silencioso, Obturador silencioso continuo,Disparador automático, Espejo arriba.
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Scene, Shutter Priority, Manual
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HDMI, NTSC, USB 3.0
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3.5mm audio, Ethernet, Mini HDMI, USB 3.0
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2160p
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  • D810 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body
  • EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-25a Battery Charger
  • USB Cable Clip
  • HDMI Cable Clip
  • UC-E22 USB Cable
  • AN-DC12 Strap
  • BF-1B Body Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • DK-17 Eyepiece
  • BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover
  • ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
  • Nikon D810 Fx-Format Digital Slr Camera Body
  • En-El15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
  • Mh-25A Battery Charger
  • Usb Cable Clip
  • Hdmi Cable Clip
  • Uc-E22 Usb Cable
  • An-Dc12 Strap
  • Bf-1B Body Cap
  • Bs-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • Dk-17 Eyepiece
  • Bm-12 Lcd Monitor Cover
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    Product Description

    Harness the power of extreme resolution, jaw-dropping image quality and huge dynamic range in both stills and Full HD 1080p video applications. A newly designed 36.3 megapixel FX-format full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter is paired with the thrilling performance of EXPEED 4 for staggering detail retention, noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, fast frame rates, cinematic video capabilities, in-camera editing features and outstanding energy efficiency. For still and multimedia photographers, The D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The D810 will expand your vision and make you rethink what’s possible. Sensor size is 1.41 x 0.94 in inches. For moving subjects camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway. If subject moves camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3d tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.

    From the Manufacturer

    Harness the power of extreme resolution, jaw-dropping image quality and huge dynamic range in both stills and Full HD 1080p video applications. A newly designed 36.3 megapixel FX-format full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter is paired with the thrilling performance of EXPEED 4 for staggering detail retention, noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, fast frame rates, cinematic video capabilities, in-camera editing features and outstanding energy efficiency. For still and multimedia photographers, the D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile tools in your arsenal. The D810 will expand your vision and make you rethink what’s possible.

    The evolution of high resolution.

    One look at the jaw-dropping image quality possible with the D810 and you'll never look at image quality the same way. The level of detail and sharpness, the wide dynamic range and rich tonality in nearly any light is simply staggering—almost unimaginable until now. For still and multimedia photographers including landscape, studio, wedding and portrait pros, the D810 will ignite your creativity and help you capture images that astound. For cinematographers and camera operators, the D810 will become one of the most versatile and important tools in your arsenal. With meticulous autofocus, fast frame rates and image processing, smaller file formats, excellent energy efficiency and exciting new capabilities for all manners of shooting, the D810 expands your vision and lets you rethink what’s possible.



    One look changes everything

    The bar has been raised

    The D810 truly raises the bar for image quality and dynamic range. An all-new FX-format full-frame image sensor design—36.3-megapixels with no optical low-pass filter—is paired with Nikon's innovative EXPEED 4 image processing for flawless detail retention from snow white to pitch black, beautiful noise-free images from ISO 64 to ISO 12,800, an extremely wide dynamic range, flattering well-saturated skin tones and much more. The combination reveals the true optical precision of NIKKOR lenses, which provide flawless rendering even at these pixel counts. For those seeking the ultimate in D-SLR image quality, the D810 delivers.

    Take productions to the next level

    Outstanding on TV, video and film sets

    The D810 is the full-frame D-SLR that cinematographers, camera operators and multimedia photographers have been waiting for. Bring the camera's remarkable image quality and dynamic range to 1080p videos recorded at 60/50/30/25/24p uncompressed to an external device, compressed to an internal CF/SD card or both simultaneously. Move between dark and light scenes without any iris or frame-rate adjustments thanks to ISO Auto Adjust. Smoothly change a shot's depth of field with power iris control. Shoot in a flat picture style that enhances dynamic range and streamlines post-production work. Even enjoy broadcast-caliber audio control right in the camera. Let the D810 and the vast collection of NIKKOR lenses take your production to the next level.

    Command performance

    Where speed and accuracy converge

    The D810 performs with astounding speed and precision. Capture 5 fps at full resolution and in 5:4 crop mode, 6 fps in 1:2 crop mode and 7 fps in DX-crop mode*. Enjoy tack-sharp focus—crucial in high-resolution images—thanks to an Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor that uses 51 focus points, including 15 cross-type sensors, 11 of which work all the way to f/8, plus a new Group Area AF. Internal vibration has been nearly eliminated with a newly designed sequencer mechanism and Electronic Front Curtain Shutter system. You can even quickly spot-check your focus by zooming in 46x on the large 3.2-inch 1,229k-dot display with RGBW alignment and monitor highlights during video capture with zebra striping right in the display. The D810 is as nimble as it is precise.

    *When using optional MB-D12 battery pack and EN-EL18a battery (for up to 100 jpeg shots)

    Liberating versatility

    Thrilling new capabilities and inspiration

    The D810 is a versatile camera for versatile shooters. Produce stunning star-trail images with unlimited continuous shooting—capture images for as long as your battery or memory card will allow. Create smooth, even time-lapse sequences thanks to new Exposure Smoothing. Preserve details in both the shadowy and bright areas of stage performances and other spot-lit situations with Highlight-weighted Metering. Use the D810's pop-up flash as a Commander for Nikon's Creative Light System—a major convenience for location photographers. Save your files in a new 12-bit uncompressed RAW size S* format that's half the size of RAW size L. Wherever your passion and inspiration takes you, the D810 will follow.

    *In-camera RAW processing or some retouch options, such as image overlay, cannot be applied.



    Supplied Accessories

    • D810 Body Only
    • EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-25a Battery Charger
    • USB Cable Clip
    • HDMI Cable Clip
    • UC-E22 USB Cable
    • AN-DC12 Strap
    • BF-1B Body Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
    • DK-17 Eyepiece
    • BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover
    • NikonView NX2 CD ROM

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    393 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, and focus of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's the best digital Nikon ever, produces amazing pictures, and the extra resolution is perfect for landscapes and cityscapes. They appreciate the super fast and tack sharp focus. They also appreciate the quiet shutter mechanism and value for money.

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    106 customers mention "Quality"91 positive15 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention that it's a stellar product, with outstanding quality and sharpness. They also say it'll be the best digital Nikon ever, with DR that's better than any camera out there. Customers also appreciate the well built and solid camera.

    "...which I think is just as important to me is the improvement of ISO performance...." Read more

    "...Focusing speed. Focusing quality, Focusing consistency. Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing...." Read more

    "...display, and this camera with its "giant family size" sensor, excels at that stuff...." Read more

    "...First of all, the D810 is a very solid, well built camera, with a feel very close to the D700...." Read more

    75 customers mention "Image quality"66 positive9 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say it's amazing, spectacular, and sharp. They also appreciate the extra resolution, which is perfect for landscapes and cityscapes. They mention the pictures out of this machine are matchless, and there's so much detail in each photo. They appreciate the image clarity and low light capabilities.

    "...The pictures were at ISO 2500, and looked amazing!Another difference is the much quieter shutter click...." Read more

    "...When zooming in during post processing the detail is preserved and produces great 8.5 x 11 photos even after heavy cropping...." Read more

    "...Of course, that extra resolution is perfect for landscapes and cityscapes...." Read more

    "...Image quality overall is phenomenal. Super clean with great colors, accurate white balance, and with that beautiful FX look that cannot be matched..." Read more

    38 customers mention "Focus"30 positive8 negative

    Customers like the focus of the camera. They say it's super fast and tack sharp. They also appreciate the autofocus is significantly better than all other cameras. They mention that the speed in low-light situations is unmatched by any camera. Customers also like that the camera is very responsive and doesn't slow down even a tad after taking 1,000 shots.

    "...First of all, and I think most important of all is the autofocus is so much quicker...." Read more

    "...Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing. And you can still use the same battery grip, and batteries, as the D800...." Read more

    "...Focusing is very fast and at one point I thought I was on "Manual" focus mode since I didn't hear the lens motor working but after further testing..." Read more

    "...Coming from a D700, I can say that the handling is so close that it only took a day or two to become completely familiar with the button layout and..." Read more

    28 customers mention "Shutter"24 positive4 negative

    Customers like the shutter of the camera. They mention that it's very quiet, with minimal mirror vibration. They also appreciate the new shutter mechanism, which has much less noise and vibration. Some love the sound of the shutter, saying that it is comforting.

    "...Another difference is the much quieter shutter click. It's not a big deal to me, but it sounds much better than the D800...." Read more

    "...Focusing speed. Focusing quality, Focusing consistency. Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing...." Read more

    "...The "Quiet" shutter is a good feature and keeps the shutter noise level down for quiet moments...." Read more

    "...The D810 has a much quieter shutter for shooting in quiet environments, and the D750 is more portable for when you need to go smaller/lighter...." Read more

    24 customers mention "Value"19 positive5 negative

    Customers generally like the value of the camera. They mention it's worth the price, and one of the best bargains in a professional grade camera. The price is dropping as is typical during this period.

    "...I guess is should for the price! You could argue that it's reasonable to knock off a star due to price though I won't...." Read more

    "...The price is dropping as is typical during this period just before they announce a follow-on product (maybe a D820?) in early 2016...." Read more

    "...Overall this is one of the best bargains in a professional grade camera, completely capable of handling just about any assignment. A great camera!" Read more

    "...They have worked out the kinks present in the d800. It was worth the upgrade." Read more

    18 customers mention "Light"13 positive5 negative

    Customers like the light of the camera. They say that it has astounding low-light capability, brightness, and contrast. They also say that the autofocus is quick and accurate in reasonable light, and that it can handle dark areas with high ISO.

    "...the ISO higher than 800-1000 and I love that it keeps the golden tones of background lights unlike some Canon's that I've seen...." Read more

    "...Autofocus is quick and accurate in reasonable light, I found continuous AF to be pretty accurate and kept up with most things I tried shooting-..." Read more

    "...I'd say the only shortfalls so far is its weight, and low-light capability..my D750 shines in both of those respects...." Read more

    "...It is brighter on contrast and brightness when shoot at shuttle speed of 1/15 at ISO 100 on low light condition compare to D800..." Read more

    13 customers mention "Ease of use"10 positive3 negative

    Customers find the digital camera intuitive to use, perfect for stepping from beginner to intermediate photography, and ideal for advanced amateurs and most pros. They also mention that it has lots of options and is easy to learn on Youtube.

    "...The D810 is fit for Pro use but intuitively deployed by non-Pro's alike...." Read more

    "...shooting at Jackson Hole WY and was very impressed with how easy the 810 is to use...." Read more

    "A dream to use and a nice improvement over my D800.Only drawback is the spotting that caused a prompt recall...." Read more

    "...I have found there are no videos or manuals on this camera yet so I found myself purchasing the D800 material and knowing the differences between..." Read more

    13 customers mention "Sharpness"13 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the camera. They mention that it is amazing, tack sharp, and detailed. They also appreciate the improvement in sharpness that is readily apparent.

    "...Live view focusing is much improved. My D800 was terrible. D810 is quite sharp and gives very consistent results on each focus attempt...." Read more

    "...My lenses are all highly accurate and sharp, with only minimal fine-tuning needed on some of them...." Read more

    "...kind of condition has smooth tone (brightness and contrast) and smooth sharpness and smooth color...." Read more

    "...were saddled with for no good reason, and the improvement in sharpness is readily apparent...." Read more

    An amazing camera for wedding photography
    5 out of 5 stars
    An amazing camera for wedding photography
    I have been using this camera for almost 5 years now mostly for wedding photography, and it is so wonderful that I am about to replace it with the exact same model.This one is coming up to the end of it's shutter-life because I have used it so much and incase you don't know: cameras have life expectancies kinda like a car's mileage. The shutter-expectancy for this one is about 200,000 shutters I believe, and I've started having some issues with it (freezing, stalling, strange lines and things on images here and there) now that I've gotten to about 180,000 shutters, but I also am very often having to subject my camera to hours in direct sun in 100º+ weather so I kind of expect it to poop out on me a little early. That is still a good life for most cameras though, and it has been extremely reliable before now.The lenses you use are extremely important, the difference in image quality between one of $150 lenses and and my favorite 50mm sigma lens (I think it was about $600-$700) is massive, despite being the same camera. The photos in this review are using the sigma lens.Other points of awesomeness:The speed in low-light situations is unmatched by any camera any of my photography friends have, and being able to bump that ISO way up is amazing, especially for sparkler send-offs if you want to keep the ambiance and not use a flash. With my flash on I can freeze motion easily without having to bring the ISO higher than 800-1000 and I love that it keeps the golden tones of background lights unlike some Canon's that I've seen.The quiet mode is really nice when shooting a wedding that is very ..quiet. Sometimes a church will have a lot of echo, and while the quiet mode doesn't make it silent it does slow down the sound and take the edge off which helps a lot with reducing how much attention it draws.The megapixels.. I can shoot a wedding ceremony entirely on a 50mm from far-ish away if I want to and then just zoom in and crop some of them to have close-ups. Shoot on f/2 and they'll be sharp as a tack.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2014
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    I have a D800 and have just purchased the D810. I was a bit nervous from reading "previews" that the difference in performance between the two bodies were not enough to justify the purchase of this new body. I am glad to say that at least for me, I am very happy and have not touched my D800 except once since purchase. The differences are subtle, but they make the package. It's sort of like driving a Toyota Camry, and then jumping into a Lexus. You still get there, and the Camry's not bad, but the Lexus just makes the drive so much better.
    First of all, and I think most important of all is the autofocus is so much quicker. I was demonstrating it to my friend by just turning the camera to anything and press the shutter and it instantly focus and takes the picture. I set the menu mode for shutter release on focus only. On the D800, you will get the focus just a bit slower. Although this may not sound like a big difference, it allows me to get "that" picture with more confidence. I was never able to to use autofocus "c" mode to follow a flying bird because it is just not fast enough, or maybe I am not good enough of a photographer. However, on the D810, I was able to follow a dragonfly buzzing around my backyard and out of 6-7 pictures, I got 3 excellent in focus one. One of the picture looked like 3D because it was so clear!
    The second difference, which I think is just as important to me is the improvement of ISO performance. I compared the noise level between ISO 800 - 12800 on both cameras. On the D800, I could definitely see annoying noise, even with noise reduction turned on by 1600, and by 3200, it was definitely unacceptable. On the D810, I could definitely see noise by 2500, and by 8000, it was definitely unacceptable. So, I can see that the improvement is about 2/3 -1 stop better. On the D800, I limit ISO to 1600. On the D810, I now limit it to 2500, although I think that ISO 3200 is comparable to ISO 1600 on the D800.
    If you think this is not important, it is 1 stop difference. On my 24-70mm f2.8, with a 1 stop increase, it's like an f2.0! On my 24mm 1.4, that's like f1.0! I was at a restaurant the other day with the family and was able to click away many pictures without flash! The pictures were at ISO 2500, and looked amazing!
    Another difference is the much quieter shutter click. It's not a big deal to me, but it sounds much better than the D800.
    I have noticed though, that some of my pictures are not as sharp as I am used to on the D800. I would retake the picture, but I would slow down; breath out, and kept everything super steady, and then the picture would be supersharp! I think the D810 is so sharp without the low pass filters, that any subtle shakes will show. I guess this can be a "minus" if you want to consider that a minus. :))
    Another thing I like on the D810 is the "group focus". This is 4 squares instead of one square to focus. So instead of aiming to focus with one square in the viewfinder, the D810 can be programmed to have 4 square next to each other. It is my opinion that this may result in better focus than the one square focus. The one square focus option is still there.
    Overall, I really like the D810. I would definitely recommend this body, even if you have the D800 if you want that extra advantage. This is what the D800 should have been. :)
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Honestly I'm amazed. I've had a D800 since first introduction, and have never been completely happy with that camera. For reference my D800 has about 20,000 shots on it (that I've kept). With the D800, some lenses I got good results, others terrible results. When it focused properly, I got good results, but often it would not focus on what I wanted it to. Live view was almost unusable. Every lens required focus adjustment and that was a problem especially with zooms (you can only choose one adjustment for a lens ...). Shutter is noisy, let alone shook the camera. I could go on.

    Enter the D810. Received mine just a few days ago. It focuses quickly and accurately. Most lenses require no focus adjustment. The variability in sharpness that I experienced with my D800 is fundamentally gone. My 70-200 VR (not VRII) which was unusable on my D800 is only not great on the long end on the D810. My 70-300 VR is usable on the D8100, more than usable at most FL. I would not use it >200mm on the D800 for any reason, not so on the D810. The 70-200 f4 is great on both, as well the primes. Just to say, I have more lens choices now. In some cases I'm talking significant differences. I can only assume in some cases there is significant (and negative) interaction between the anti-aliasing filter and some lenses. I took flat field test shots with all of my lenses with both cameras yesterday, and the differences were clear and in some cases far out of proportion to simply the increased sharpness due to no AA filter (using the difference with 50 1.8G and 85 1.8G primes as a baseline). Differences with primes were honestly minor.

    Focus speed is improved. Focus accuracy is improved. That isn't taking the new focus modes into account, which I haven't tried yet. Mirror slap is very much reduced. Between these changes, I can hand-hold at slower speeds and get results I am amazed with. Especially with the 70-200 f4, I can hand hold at significantly less than 1/shutter speed and get very sharp results. With the D800, it took >1/200s or even much higher with longer lenses to get anything good handheld. Honestly, the difference is very significant in D810 results vs D800.

    Live view focusing is much improved. My D800 was terrible. D810 is quite sharp and gives very consistent results on each focus attempt. Some have possibly not seen a change in Live View focusing, but I did.

    I was reluctant to purchase the D810, but finally decided to give it a try. Within an hour, I was sure I was keeping it. I had decide to sell several lenses before getting the D810. Now, I will likely keep them.

    I can't comment on coming from D800E, as I don't own that. From a D800 owner, having both now, I will sell my D800 and love my D810. Honestly, with the D800 in situations such as on a vacation, at a race, or in any situation where you don't get a chance to do it over, I was never confident I was going to get a good result. That was never true with my D300, I knew what it would do and knew what the result would look like. . And I don't believe it will be true with the D810 as well - in fact I believe it will turn out to be even more consistent (and good) than my D300. That is piece of mind that I've needed and didn't get with my D800.

    There are other improvements as well few have mentioned. There is more control over what buttons you can overload. That is welcome. You can now overload the Lens M/A-M button, the Video Record button, and the Bracket button, as well as the buttons you could already overload on the D800. There are several other interesting Menu additions that I have yet to understand.

    Every issue I had with the D800 has been addressed on the D810. Focusing speed. Focusing quality, Focusing consistency. Quietness of shutter. Lens performance consistency. Live view focusing. And you can still use the same battery grip, and batteries, as the D800. It's not an inexpensive upgrade. But for me, it is worth it.
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    Israel Garcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena cámara, calidad, velocidad y funciones.
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 4, 2015
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    Está cámara es un buen brinco de la D200 el menu es muy parecido, pero con muchos mas funciones, por lo que tienes mucha libertad para configurar el ipo de fotografía que quieras, solo hay que invertirle tiempo al principio para poder ubicar y cambiar las funciones. La ubicación de los botones es buena. El peso de la cámara D200 no recuerdo pero comparada con la D810 esta última se siente un poco mas ligera.
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    george kongalath
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic camera - pay attention to the warranty that comes with the package
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2014
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    Fantastic camera. However, be careful on the warranty aspect of the camera provided through Amazon.
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    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2014
    Fantastic camera. However, be careful on the warranty aspect of the camera provided through Amazon.
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    Ishanu Ranjit Das
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MASTERPIECE!
    Reviewed in India on March 2, 2016
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    Jean-Pierre Lapointe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Juste génial
    Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2018
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    Depuis un peu plus de 1 an et demi que j'ai cette appareil, tous se que j'ai à dire c'est "juste génial". Je l'adore. 36 mp, fichier raw exceptionel et flexibilité pour tout type de photo. Un plus pour les pros de la photo

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Producto
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