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Here are two Nikons that clearly marked their era, each in their own way.

The Nikon D3s (2009) and D810 (2014)
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Nikon D3s (2009) / Nikon D810 (2014)

Nikon's finest
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Nikon D3s (2009) / Nikon D810 (2014)
Nikon D3s (2009) / Nikon D810 (2014)

First, the exceptional Nikon D3s, the camera that opened the doors of the night to us.
I finally acquired a Nikon D3S, after more than 10 years of waiting.
In 2009 the D3S was a real revolution for high ISO.

Nikon D3S (2009)
12.1 MP FX (24x36mm) sensor ( 4256 x 2832 )
Price: $5,200 US
Photos taken with
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART
Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8
(multiplication factor of 1.0)
200-12800 (100-102400) H3 ISO

N°03 Nikon D3S (2009)
N°03 Nikon D3S (2009)

Here is one of the cameras, which I use most currently, as my studio camera.
It's hard to ask for better!

Nikon D810 (2014)
36.3 MP FX (24x36mm) sensor (7360 x 4912)
Price: $3,300 US
Photos taken with
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART
Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G
(multiplication factor of 1.0)
64-12800 (32-51200) H2 ISO

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N°03 Nikon D810 (2014)

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Nikon D3s (2009) / Nikon D810 (2014)

Nikon's finest
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Nikon D3s (2009) 100% / Nikon D810 (2014) 60% Prorata
Nikon D3s (2009) 100% / Nikon D810 (2014) 60% Prorata

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Maoby said:
Here are two Nikons that clearly marked their era, each in their own way.

The Nikon D3s (2009) and D810 (2014)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72177720318565464/

Nikon D3s (2009) / Nikon D810 (2014)
Nikon D3s (2009) / Nikon D810 (2014)

First, the exceptional Nikon D3s, the camera that opened the doors of the night to us.
I finally acquired a Nikon D3S, after more than 10 years of waiting.
In 2009 the D3S was a real revolution for high ISO.

Nikon D3S (2009)
12.1 MP FX (24x36mm) sensor ( 4256 x 2832 )
Price: $5,200 US
Photos taken with
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART
Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8
(multiplication factor of 1.0)
200-12800 (100-102400) H3 ISO

N°03 Nikon D3S (2009)
N°03 Nikon D3S (2009)

Here is one of the cameras, which I use most currently, as my studio camera.
It's hard to ask for better!

Nikon D810 (2014)
36.3 MP FX (24x36mm) sensor (7360 x 4912)
Price: $3,300 US
Photos taken with
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART
Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G
(multiplication factor of 1.0)
64-12800 (32-51200) H2 ISO

4ebdd6123112404c9907789323f268cc.jpg

N°03 Nikon D810 (2014)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72177720318565464
To see the rest

Nikon D3s (2009) 100% / Nikon D810 (2014) 60% Prorata
Nikon D3s (2009) 100% / Nikon D810 (2014) 60% Prorata

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Both absolutely legendary.
 
Out of curiosity, do you have a preference between these two cameras?
 
Maoby said:
Out of curiosity, do you have a preference between these two cameras?
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Between the actual cameras, the D810 because I prefer the smaller form and weight reduction. Along with the beautiful dynamic range the d810 is still basically class leading, whereas the d3s has been eclipsed tech wise - that said I'd still shoot one.
 
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I never owned a D3s, unfortunately. I started my Nikon shooting back in the film days with a D2Xs, then moved tp a D3 - no "s" and then to the cream of non-professional DSLRs, the D850. That is one great camera
 
I hesitated between the 810 and the 850, of course, the price is not the same.
But I preferred the 810 for its flash, which allows me to control my external flashes very easily.

I would like, like many other photographers,
A Nikon D880 or D900 😍
 
I'm thinking about getting another D810 (low-count; mint) as a backup. I am so very happy with the camera I have... what else would I need for the next 10 years?
 
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I'm thinking about getting another D810 (low-count; mint) as a backup. I am so very happy with the camera I have... what else would I need for the next 10 years?
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Not a bad idea at all. The prices keep dropping. It's great!
 
1971_M5 said:
I'm thinking about getting another D810 (low-count; mint) as a backup. I am so very happy with the camera I have... what else would I need for the next 10 years?
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BINGO... my sentiments exactly... HUGE fan of the D810. In my book it's LEGENDARY! My current D810 only has 70K shutter count, but I WILL be looking for another for backup within the next year or two. The JPEGs this camera shots are AMAZING... here's one of them... ;-)



Queen of Tassles... IMATS! (editorial image for Makeup Artist Magazine)
Queen of Tassles... IMATS! (editorial image for Makeup Artist Magazine)
 
Just picked up a D3S in excellent condition with 26K shutter actuations from MPB for $415. Couldn’t resist as always lusted after that camera. Looking forward to having some fun!
 
Its biggest drawback is its weight. 😉
Have fun 👍🏻
 
Lenses that match the D810 :-D
 
It's true that over time, the weight of a camera becomes more important. :-D
 
Not bad 😎 👍🏻
 
Maoby said:
I would like, like many other photographers,
A Nikon D880 or D900 😍
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I wouldn't have turned down a D6X with the D850's sensor. I know, the Z9, but it's not the same thing.
 
Interesting :-D
 
I agree on both counts.

The D810 fixed everything the D800/E didn't get right. Plus, the sensor/processing had some kind of special tuning for extracting exceptionally detailed output from the RAWs, similar to what they did with the D850.
 
knoxphoto said:
I agree on both counts.

The D810 fixed everything the D800/E didn't get right. Plus, the sensor/processing had some kind of special tuning for extracting exceptionally detailed output from the RAWs, similar to what they did with the D850.
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In totally agreement with this. I've shot a variety of Nikon DSLRs... I can't put my finger on it... BUT... there really is something magical about images coming out of the D810 that set it apart from the rest.



Ariana at Las Rosas Resort... Cruiseboat Photoshoot.
Ariana at Las Rosas Resort... Cruiseboat Photoshoot.
 

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Nice 😉
 
GarysInSoCal said:
knoxphoto said:
I agree on both counts.

The D810 fixed everything the D800/E didn't get right. Plus, the sensor/processing had some kind of special tuning for extracting exceptionally detailed output from the RAWs, similar to what they did with the D850.
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In totally agreement with this. I've shot a variety of Nikon DSLRs... I can't put my finger on it... BUT... there really is something magical about images coming out of the D810 that set it apart from the rest.
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The more I'm using my D810 the more I'm liking it...
 
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