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FNo lens attached, or 
non-CPU lens attached 
without specifying 
maximum aperture. Aperture shown in 
stops from maximum 
aperture. Aperture value will be 
displayed if maximum 
aperture is specified.
229
— FH
(flashes) Camera unable to focus 
using autofocus. Change composition or 
focus manually.
30, 100
(Exposure 
indicators and 
shutter speed or 
aperture display  flash) Subject too bright; 
photo will be 
overexposed.
•
Use a lower ISO 
sensitivity. 109
• Use optional ND filter.
 In exposure mode: 440
f Increase shutter 
speed 119
g Choose a smaller 
aperture (higher 
f-number) 120
Subject too dark; photo 
will be underexposed. •
Use a higher ISO 
sensitivity. 109
• Use flash.
 In exposure 
mode: 189, 
428
f Lower shutter speed 119
g Choose a larger 
aperture (lower 
f-number) 120
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A 
(flashes) A
 selected in 
exposure mode  f. Change shutter speed 
or select manual 
exposure mode. 119, 
121
&  
(flashes) &
 selected in exposure 
mode  f. Change shutter speed 
or select manual 
exposure mode. 119, 
121
1  
(flashes) k
 
(flashes) Processing in progress. Wait until processing is 
complete. —
— c
(flashes) If indicator flashes for 3s 
after flash fires, photo 
may be underexposed. Check photo in 
monitor; if 
underexposed, adjust 
settings and try again.
195
n i /j  
(flashes) j
 
(flashes) Memory insufficient to 
record further photos at 
current settings, or 
camera has run out of 
file or folder numbers. •
Reduce quality or size. 79, 83
• Delete photographs 
after copying 
important images to 
computer or other 
device. 251
• Insert new memory 
card. 14
O  
(flashes) Camera malfunction. Release shutter.
 If error 
persists or appears 
frequently, consult 
Nikon-authorized 
service representative. —
AThe 
i and  j Icons
These icons flash to show the card affected.
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Indicator
ProblemSolution0MonitorControl panel
No memory card. SCamera cannot 
detect memory 
card. Tu rn camera o ff 
and confirm that 
card is correctly 
inserted.
14
This memory card 
cannot be used.
 Card may be 
damaged. Insert another card. W
R
i /j
(flashes) •
Error accessing 
memory card. •
Use Nikon-
approved card. 487
• Check that 
contacts are 
clean.
 If card is 
damaged, contact 
retailer or Nikon-
authorized 
service 
representative. —
• Unable to create 
new folder. •
Delete files or 
insert new 
memory card 
after copying 
important images 
to computer or 
other device. 14, 251 
						

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gW
, 
R
(flashes) Camera can not 
control Eye-Fi 
card. •
Check that Eye-Fi 
card firmware is 
up to date. 383
• Copy files on 
Eye-Fi card to a 
computer or 
other device and 
format card, or 
insert new card. 14, 253
Memory card is 
locked.
 Slide lock to 
“write” position. W
, 
j
(flashes) Memory card is 
locked (write 
protected).
Slide card write-
protect switch to 
“write” position. 22
Not available if 
Eye-Fi card is locked. W
, 
R , 
j
(flashes) Eye-Fi card is 
locked (write 
protected).
This card is not 
formatted.
 Format the card. [
C ]
(flashes) Memory card has 
not been 
formatted for use 
in camera. Format memory 
card or insert new 
memory card.
14, 366
Unable to start live 
view.
 Please wait. —The internal 
temperature of 
the camera is 
high. Wait for the internal 
circuits to cool 
before resuming 
live view or movie 
recording.
47, 61
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Folder contains no 
images.—No images on 
memory card or 
in folder(s) 
selected for 
playback. Select folder 
containing images 
from 
Playback 
folder  menu or 
insert memory card 
containing images. 14, 281
All images are 
hidden. —All photos in 
current folder are 
hidden. No images can be 
played back until 
another folder has 
been selected or 
Hide image
 used 
to allow at least 
one image to be 
displayed. 281
Cannot display this 
file. —File has been 
created or 
modified using a 
computer or 
different make of 
camera, or file is 
corrupt. File can not be 
played back on 
camera.
—
Cannot select this 
file. —Selected image 
can not be 
retouched. Images created 
with other devices 
can not be 
retouched.
385
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Check printer.—Printer error. Check printer.
 To  
resume, select 
Continue  (if 
available). 263
*
Check paper.
—Paper in printer is 
not of selected 
size. Insert paper of 
correct size and 
select 
Continue .263*
Paper jam.
—Paper is jammed 
in printer. Clear jam and 
select 
Continue .263*
Out of paper.
—Printer is out of 
paper. Insert paper of 
selected size and 
select 
Continue .263*
Check ink supply.
—Ink error. Check ink. To  
resume, select 
Continue . 263*
Out of ink.
—Printer is out of 
ink. Replace ink and 
select 
Continue .263*
* See printer manual for more information.
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❚❚Nikon D810 Digital Camera
Specifications
TypeType Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mountNikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF 
contacts)
Effective angle of view Nikon FX format
Effective pixelsEffective pixels36.3 million
Image sensor
Image sensor35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels37.09 millionDust-reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference 
data (Capture NX-D software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)•FX (36 × 24) image area7360 × 4912 (L)
3680 × 2456 (S) 5520 × 3680 (M)
•
1.2× (30 × 20) image area6144 × 4080 (L)
3072 × 2040 (S) 4608 × 3056 (M)
•
DX (24 × 16) image area4800 × 3200 (L)
2400 × 1600 (S) 3600 × 2400 (M)
•
5 : 4 (30 × 24) image area6144 × 4912 (L)
3072 × 2456 (S) 4608 × 3680 (M) 
						

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Image size (pixels)•FX-format photographs taken in movie live view6720 × 3776 (L)
3360 × 1888 (S) 5040 × 2832 (M)
•
DX-format photographs taken in movie live view4800 × 2704 (L)
2400 × 1352 (S) 3600 × 2024 (M)
Note
: Photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of 
16 : 9. A DX-based format is used fo r photographs taken using the 
DX (24 × 16) 1.5× image area; an FX-based format is used for all 
other photographs.
File format •NEF (RAW) : 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, 
compressed, or uncompressed; small size 
available (12-bit uncompressed only)
• TIFF (RGB)
• JPEG : JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 
1:16) compression ( Size priority); Optimal 
quality  compression available
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG : Single photograph recorded in 
both NEF (RAW ) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, 
Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be 
modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
MediaSD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC 
and SDXC memory cards; Type I CompactFlash 
memory cards (UDMA compliant)
Dual card slotsEither card can be used for primary or backup 
storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW ) and 
JPEG images; pictures can be copied between 
cards.
File systemDCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
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Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage•FX (36 × 24) : Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% 
vertical
• 1.2× (30 × 20) : Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% 
vertical
• DX (24 × 16) : Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% 
vertical
• 5:4 (30 × 24) : Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% 
vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.7 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, 
–1.0 m–1)Eyepoint17 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of 
viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment –3 – +1 m–1
Focusing screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with 
AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirror
Quick return
Depth-of-field previewPressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to 
value selected by user ( g and  h modes) or by 
camera ( e and  f modes)
Lens aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
LensCompatible lensesCompatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including 
type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to 
PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16 1.5× 
image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI 
lenses (exposure modes  g and  h only).
 IX NIKKOR 
lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses can 
not be used.
The electronic rangefinder can be used with 
lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or 
faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 
focus points with lenses that have a maximum 
aperture of f/8 or faster). 
						

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Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-
plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain 
shutter available in mirror up release mode
Speed1/8000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, bulb, time, 
X250
Flash sync speed X=1/250s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or 
slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 
and 1/320s)
Release
Release mode S(single frame),  T(continuous low speed), 
U (continuous high speed),  J (quiet shutter-
release),  M (quiet continuous  shutter-release), 
E (self-timer),  V(mirror up)
Approximate frame 
advance rate With EN-EL15 batteries•
Image area : FX/5 : 4
- T : 1–5 fps
- U : 5 fps
- M : 3 fps •
Image area : DX/1.2×
- T : 1–6 fps
- U : 6 fps
- M : 3 fps
Other power sources•Image area : FX/5 : 4
- T : 1–5 fps
- U : 5 fps
- M : 3 fps
• Image area : 1.2×
- T : 1–6 fps
- U : 6 fps
- M : 3 fps •
Image area : DX
- T : 1–6 fps
- U : 7 fps
- M : 3 fps
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 
1, 2, or 3 s