Nikon's D810 is shaping up to be an Editor's choice winner, but only time will tell in our full review whether or not it gets the award. Stay tuned for more.

, the Nikon D810 is easily the model on the market right now that I'd recommend. Its image quality stands out, even against other consumer- and pro-sumer-level DSLRs, which isn't easy to do.

Last month, I took the Nikon D810 out on the Sierra High Route - one of the toughest adventures around. It got dirty, wet, and constantly banged around. Here's how it performed. Three years ago, my roommate bought a D800E.

Very good image quality and much more comfortable grip than the D800. It is also relatively quiet, much quieter than the D800 and even the DX models D7100 and D7000 which I upgraded from. Hard to find anything to complain about except the lack of PASM wheel and GPS and WiFI not built.

The Nikon D810 is the body we have been using to complete the standardized lens testing for the site. A full review of this camera is not planned at this time.

The D810 succeeds a much-loved full-frame SLR. We find out whether it's a worthy successor......

Versatile performer; Great build quality

Expensive to buy

Nikon offers a little bit of everything in this update to its pro full-frame camera series.

The Nikon D810 ($3,299.95, body only) is a full-frame camera with a high-resolution 36-megapixel image sensor, a tank-like build quality, and loads of features that will satisfy pro photographers and serious amateurs alike. The image sensor omits a low-pass filter, which maximizes detail, putting it in the same class as medium format digital bodies for making large prints, and the 51-point autofocus system locks onto subjects with ease. Its 5fps burst rate is on the slow side for sports and action, but more than adequate for events and reportage. The D810 isn't a revolutionary upgrade to the D800 , but it offers a number of improvements and enhancements, making it our Editors' Choice professional D-SLR. Design and ControlsWhen you pick up the D810, you can feel its weight in your hands. It's hefty, just under 2 pounds without a lens, with that weight packed into a 4.9-by-5.8-by-3.3-inch (HWD) frame. The handgrip is slightly different than that of the D800. It's hard to tell the di...

The Nikon D810 is a high-resolution monster with incredible image quality and performance. It's expensive, but earns Editors' Choice honors.

High-resolution full-frame image sensor; 5fps burst capture; Fast 51-point autofocus system; Wide ISO range (32-51200); 1080p60 video capture; Intervalometer and time lapse functions; Sensor omits low pass filter; Dual card slots; Sharp rear LCD; Loads of physical controls; Uncompressed video output via HDMI

Expensive; Small Raw mode limited to 9MP; Time lapse limited to 8 hours; No integrated Wi-Fi or GPS