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D800 Ultimate Image Quality. Full Cinematic Experience.

D800, built for today’s multimedia photographer includes a groundbreaking 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor, Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24p with stereo sound, class leading ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 25,600, 4 fps burst rate and Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000-pixel RGB sensor.
   
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Debunking all myths I recieved my D800E in time for a two-week photo trek through Peru. It was intended to be used as a back-up to my D4, but it quickly became the go-to camera for portraits and lanscape shots. The camera perfomed wonderfully under all types of conditions. Unlike all the reviews I had read, this camera can indeed be: Hand-held at slow speeds instead of only being tripod mounted. Used at high ISO speeds with incredible detail. Used for shots involving a lot of textile and colors. If moire is an issue, stop down the lens a bit more and eliminate any concerns. The lenses most often used on this camera were the 50mm f/1.4 and the 16mm - 35mm zoom. I am attaching some photos and 100% crops to show detail. All are hand-held, speeds up to 1/90th and ISO between 200 and 800. May 7, 2012
Great Results Incredible quality but with a few quirks. Going from still to video and back again is not as transparent as it could be and some of my 32GB cards don't work. But boy are the results great! July 15, 2012
Exceeds All Expectations! This is my 4th Nikon SLR, and so it was with a bit of reluctance that I purchased the d800 - thinking I would use it occasionally for landscapes and portrait work when I felt I needed the extra pixel count, but continue to use my other Nikons for everything else. Silly girl - what was I thinking? This camera exceeds all my expectations! It takes dazzling photos. The other reviewers have done an excellent job of citing the technical merits of this camera, as well as pointing out some of the drawbacks, so I won't repeat all of that. I will say that I think the price is fair for the quality and capabilities of this camera. I've heard some pros telling beginners that it doesn't matter what camera you shoot with - you need to learn the fundamentals of photography first. I agree. But I also want to encourage every photographer, no matter what your skill or experience level, to aim for the very best equipment you can afford. While a good camera can't "make" you a better photographer, it can certainly elevate your shots to their highest levels. I sincerely believe that no matter your skill level, from beginner to pro - this camera will make all your shots sing. If you're going to spend your time and talents on photography - at any level, this camera will give you the opportunity to take your very best shots. July 7, 2012
The game changing camera.... I've had the D800 for only 2 months, a short time for a rigorous evaluation but I mind was made up within seconds of downloading the first images. A lot was predicted, argued about, panned, glorified and just discussed for a long time before it because available. The predictions, for the most part were wrong. It is not a studio or tripod only super critical overly demanding camera at all.There are no downsides in having the best sensor in the industry with 36mpx. It was a very pleasant surprise that all my lenses just worked better from top pro glass to DX kit lens, all of them performed better than on anything else. Although most talk has been about the incredible detail never seen before in a DSLR before, and rightly but the revelation was discovering the complete harmony with which all the image related subsystems worked together: metering, Auto White Balance, Active D-Lighting, Auto Focus, color, 14 stops of DR etc. With little adjustment to my shooting technique my keeper rate has risen dramatically, it is hard to take a port shot that is not very well exposed, blown highlights or lost shadows. It handles mixed lighting with AWB better than any camera I have ever used including all other Nikon pro camera and Canon. After using it for a few days the most difficult aspect of the using the camera was keeping the ear to ear grin off my face. I had gotten used to taking safety shots with prior cameras, particularly if conditions were poor and doing a lot of between shot reviews so an event might need 1,200 shots in an evening or 300 on a landscape outing. No more, after a few days and my first event, I noticed i shot a fraction of frames and stopped using the rear review display. I just knew, if my composition was good, the shot was good, every time. What a confidence builder to know that critical shots will come out right the first time, with great post processing flexibility and clean detail filled shadows. I have full confidence that the D800 is the easiest to use high performance camera available, and the best image taking device I have ever seen or used. Yes, this camera is that good! July 5, 2012
SUPERGREATFANTASTIC simply an amazing camera, finally a 35mm digital slr that will impress you. Ive always been a nikon photographer, but when nikon and canon made the transition from film to digital I switched to canon, especially due to the support canon offered at almost every professional studio worldwide, the 5d Mk 2 was/is an incrediable camera, but NIkon has set the bar now with the d800. canon is out nikon is in. the timelapse option and raw processing built into the Nikon Camera menu is actually a very useful tool. July 5, 2012
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From the Technical Guide issued, due to the high resolution the camera must be held perfectly still or the image is blurred. True?

Feb 23, 2012 by
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It's great to have a high resolution camera with many features, but if it's so sensitive that images are blurry with slight movement it can only be used on a stationary mount. In fact your technical guide says to use live view because that way the mirror isn't lifting during the picture which can cause blurring.
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I think you have to read Nikon's answer carefully. They save for "optimal" sharpness. I shoot medium format and if I want optimal sharpness I use a tripod. I have had the D800 for about 6 weeks and absolutely love the camera. There have been a couple of times where I had a shot that was blurry but the shots would have been blurry with any camera due to user error. The camera has a delayed exposure setting that when used with a tripod delivers the sharpest photos I have ever seen from any digital. I am primarily a Nikon guy but I do have a Canon 5D Mark II and my local camera store let me try the Canon 5D Mark III. The D800 was clearly sharper, which influenced my decision.
I really think the answer to your question though is dependent upon the type of photography you do. I shoot landscapes primarily and the D800 excells in this area of photography. I have found that for other types of photography that if I dial the image quality down to medium that I am still getting 20+ megapixels. I really like the versatility of the D800.
Bottom line is that if your technique is good you should not have any problems. If your technique is not good a little patience and practice you can improve your technique and have some awesome photos.
Good luck.
Jun 4, 2012 by
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Durham, NC
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No worries.
The D800 has roughly the same pixel pitch as the D7000 and as far as blur is concerned it will behave similarly. As with ANY camera, the less motion there is during the exposure, the sharper it will be. Nikon's point is that in order to extract the greatest possible detail that the sensor is able to produce, a greater degree of care is required. If you take a photo with a D800 and shrink the image down to 16mp or 12mp or whatever, the amount of blur would be the same as if the image was taken with a lower resolution camera. If you are making 8 x 10 prints you don't need to treat the D800 any different than your current DSLR. If on the other hand you are printing at 40 x 60 inches, then a beefy weighted tripod, mirror up and a remote release will allow you to obtain the best images possible. Think of it this way, the amount of blur is no greater, but the sensor is capable of resolving it to a greater degree. Practically speaking, the added ability to resolve blur that is caused by camera motion needs to be addressed if you want to get the best results from large prints. The other place it might become noticeable is when cropping.... A 6mp image from a D70 might very well show less camera motion induced blur than a 6mp crop from a D800. However, if the D800 image is taken such that the 36mp D800 image has the same viewfinder coverage as the D70 image, the 36mp D800 will absolutely blow the D70 image away. In this case you might find some blur in details that cannot be resolved with the D70, and the elimination of THAT blur may require better technique. In summary, the D800 will not take pictures that have more blur than what you may be accustomed to, but it will allow you to resolve more detail; and that detail may have a component of blur.
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Unfortunately the Nikon answer simply re-creates the uncertainty by seeming to say that blur will be amplified by this camera because of its high detail. It suggests that blur would not be as noticeable as with a camera of lower definition. So more care will have to be given, especially if you want to enlarge the image significantly.

As a fine point, you cannot expect the sharpest images with almost any camera at low to moderate shutter speeds without the use of a tripod or other steadying device and even mirror lock up.
Mar 19, 2012 by
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Thanks. However, I didn't interpret the guide in the way you did. The example they showed employs that shutter speed, and logically it might make sense, but I get the feeling (from the NIkon team's answer as well) it is an issue with the camera and your technique has to be flawless. The biggest issue for me is this, followed by lower ISO than I expected. The camera's features otherwise seem fantastic. I have been a lifelong Canon user, and I was ready to switch, but obviously have some concerns.
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If you look closely at the guide, the blur is only a possibility when shooting at shutter speeds of 1/15-1s. The Nikon D800 is just as hand-holdable as a D3, D700, D3S or any other DSLR.
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At the high resolutions offered by the D800/D800E, even the slightest camera motion can result in blur. The technique revealed in this section minimizes blur through a combination of live view photography and a tripod.
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With the D800E will moire occur with images in nature, or is it largely manifested with fine manmade structure.

Feb 6, 2012 by
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I am a nature photographer (largely) and specifically I hope that moire will not occur on the wings of birds.
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The Nikon site has some good examples of moire in the D800E photographs. I initially ordered the D800E but subsequently switched to the D800 due to the problems with moire sans an AA filter. Yes, software can help in photographs but my understanding is that moire may be even more pronounced in videos and software will not touch that. I intend to use my D800 primarily for photographs but like the flexibility to also use it as a video camera. For most applications the clarity of detail will not be noticeable between the D800 and the D800E and the potential for considerable issues with moire with the D800E made the decision for me. We would all like to have everything but that is just not realistic in life.
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Check out our Learn & Explore article that discusses the moire/false color issues and how to minimize them when using the D800E. http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...
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By and large Nikon is spot on in their evaluations of equipment. If you prefer to be out shooting and not at the computer adjusting images you should probably bypass the "E." I prefer shooting to tweaking images and have selected the D800 (waiting expectantly the arrival).

I'll shoot it for a few weeks before deciding which model for a second body. I prefer all bodies to be the identical when working. I'm old, the less confusion in life, the better. I'm betting that, unless you lean to huge enlargements, either model will suffice for your needs. That being the case, I'd select the less expensive model with a battery pack, fully expecting that 36.3MP will provide all the detail you'd want or need.

If you have a local Nikon dealer, rent or borrow both models and do an evaluation if you think the "low pass" might be a consideration.

50 years shooting wildlife mostly in Alaska, semi-professionally, using predominately Nikon bodies and lenses
Feb 18, 2012 by
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Download the model photo taken with the D800e camera and check out her fabric outfit; there is no moire patterns at all. Many 2 1/4 backs have no anti-aliasing filter and they get along just fine. Also, if you have a problem, you can add a CapRock AA filter on the lens, or remove the problem in software.
Feb 11, 2012 by
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I read fabrics, some bird feathers and architectural details will have very pronounced moire with D800e. Organic surfaces: faces, landscape and natural surfaces will have greater resolution(detail) when used with great glass($). IMHO D800e is special use(have multiple camera's), not for all around use. Heck 36MP will have massive detail and resolution to begin with.
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Does the Nikon d800/d800e have a auto function such as the Nikon d7000?

Feb 18, 2012 by
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What I mean auto function, is the camera automatically adjusters the exposure, aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc.
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P mode, along with auto ISO and auto focus, should be as good as any other Auto mode.
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S, A, and P modes ARE automatic.

In S mode, you pick what shutter you want and the camera picks the aperture.

In A mode you pick the aperture, and the camera picks the shutter.

In P mode you don't have to pick anything. You can hand it to a friend and it will automatically adjust the aperture and shutter.

And if you put it in Auto ISO mode, it will adjust ISO automatically, as well.

The flash is never automatic with the D800. If you want flash you pop it up and it fires.
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Why does nikon not put an auto function on these high end cameras? It is so hard to hand your camera to someone on vacation and tell them to point and shoot a shot of you if there is no true auto. very frustrating.
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No auto modes, they are P,S,A and M only
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Is the mc-dc2 remote really compatible with the D800s jacks?

Feb 17, 2012 by
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It's listed as compatible on the system page, but I don't see it working with the USB3 jack. Wish the 800 supported infrared remotes like the D4. If anything, the 800 would seem to be even more tripod prone.
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I see Nikon has now removed the MC-dc2 from the compatible accessories list on this site. So I guess the answer is no, not compatible.
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Joe,
Thanks for responding. I should have been more specific about IR. I meant internal receiver IR using the ML-L3. Less cumbersome, better performance in cold weather and if I lose the remote fob it's cheap to replace. Still wondering about corded options though.
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D800 works with optional ML-3 infrared LED remote
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If you have an Express Slot, you can get a USB 3.0 adapter.

1 LAC 130976 LaCie 130976 USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 Notebook Expansion Card
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If you are concerned that you would not be able to interface with the USB 2.0, here's the answer from the Nikon D800 brochure:

"High-speed data transfer with USB 3.0

For a more productive tethered and transfer workflow, the
D800 is compatible with USB 3.0. When connected to
equipment featuring USB 2.0, speed is reduced to that of
USB 2.0."
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Mac currently does not support usb 3.0 so you are out of luck, thunderbolt is the current high speed data transfer for mac's
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Is there a definitive date for the D800 to be in the market..? I understand that due to the floods in Asia, there is a delay. ..?

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Hi Beso,

I have my name on local dealers wait lists, as well as have pre-ordered online. From calling dealers it is clear that they are getting limited numbers, but fulfilling them based on their wait lists, so that's why nobody ever has stock on hand, because the wait lists are "the longest they have ever seen." This clearly shows that Nikon is doing a poor job getting stock to dealers, but perhaps they are not accustomed to success on this level.

This information probably does not help you, but realize that there are many many people in the same position as you, and it will all work out eventually.

NIKON, please bump up your production to accomodate the demand for this product, as well as the D800E which is even more difficult to get!
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Nikon's pat answer is they are shipping the cameras, check with you authorized dealer. Well, Nikon may be shipping them but no one seems to have them available; even for those of us who pre-ordered several months ago. Where do you think they are shipping them to? Certainly it does not appear they are being shipped to anywhere in the developed world.
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We’re already shipping the D800. Please verify with dealers for availability.
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What size are the RAW files produced for the various formats?

Feb 6, 2012 by
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The D800 "Prodcut Brochure" (see link above on this page) has a complete listing of file size projections
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The RAW files are projected to be in the 70mb range.
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Besides the crop modes, is there any possibility to shoot raw at less than the 36 megapixel size?

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I think the question is about is there any raw setting that let create raw an image with less than 36 Mpix. Example recording 18 Mpix by some algorithe who make average of some pixel...

It look like the answer is no. And a raw withouth all pixel will not be a raw. 70 Mo by raw will calm the index for some.

I guess if someone want less pixel in there raw they should probably shoot in medium (or small) tiff mode...
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You can choose 3 types for RAW recording: Lossless compressed, Compressed, and Uncompressed.
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How many shots can the D800 do during a burst?

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Here's a quote from a CameraLabs article on the Nikon D800:

"In terms of the buffer, Nikon quotes 16, 17 or 20 uncompressed, lossless or compressed RAW files respectively in the 36 Megapixel / 14 bit mode. JPEG shooters can capture up to 56 Large Fine 36 Megapixel JPEGs in a burst, and if you're willing to increase the compression or reduce the resolution, you can increase this to 100 frames."
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Shutter Release Modes
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 4 frames per second
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Quiet Shutter Release
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode Continuous Shooting Options FX-format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
1:2 format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4 frames per second
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This is a tremendously useful feature for casual users who share this body, or for quick or emergency set-up or if the body is seldom used or hasn't been used for a while. Long a feature on Canon, it was well received on Nikon; the D7000 being one I have used. My older D700 sometimes could have used this feature.
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Since I do not have a camera like the D7000, I am not exactly sure what you are referring to with “U1” & “U2.” However, from what you are describing, I think it is what Nikon refers to as” Shooting Menu Banks.” The user’s manual for the D800 describes these on pages 269 and 270. They permit frequently used settings to be stored in Banks A, B, C, and D. Of course, you have to configure each Bank to your own desires.

(You can now download a “PDF” of the manual under the support section of this site.)
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No U1/U2 settings
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Nikon D800 Review

by Lori Grunin
March 2012
Lori Grunin posted her review of the Nikon D800 D-SLR on the CNET website, giving it a rating of 4 stars (Excellent). Grunin found the camera's dynamic range to be impressive, exposures dead-on and overall tonality in the photos beautiful. She also said the video "looks really good." Grunin said the D800 delivers excellent shooting performance. She found the camera to be "really sturdy and comfortable to shoot with." Grunin concluded by stating: "If you're a pro Nikon shooter who doesn't need the extra power of the D4 but needs the best photo quality possible at all ISO sensitivities, the D800 just became a must-have."
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Nikon D800 Review

by Mario Aguilar
April 2012
Mario Aguilar posted his review of the D800 D-SLR on the Gizmodo website. Aguilar said, “The ergonomics and build of the D800 are excellent. For a professional camera, it's lightweight and compact. The textured grip is perfectly shaped to be carried one-handed.” He found the metering to be “very accurate.” He noted that the main features distinguishing it from the competition are its clean HDMI output, letting you record raw video and process it later; as well as the audio capabilities that include a stereo mic input and headphone jack. Aguilar said, “The Nikon D800 takes beautiful photos in nearly any situation.” He added, “The D800's video performance mimics its photography skills: It's a very good all-around shooter.” Aguilar concluded by saying the D800’s “fantastic image sensor takes images to a new level of quality. The high-resolution sensor was a gutsy move, and it paid off, as Nikon proved that you can pack pixels into a camera without ruining its performance in the dark.”
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2012 TIPA Best D-SLR Expert Level Award

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) presented the Nikon D800 with the 2012 TIPA Best D-SLR Expert Level Award. Noted features that prompted the honors include the amazing 36.3-million pixel count that provides an image file size rivaling the output from medium format digital backs, Full HD, and large ISO range. "For TIPA members, the camera is without a doubt the best melding of high-end demands and the needs of a practical enthusiast," stated the judges. TIPA awards are given to the best imaging products; selected by the editors of member camera and imaging magazines from around the globe.
April 2012
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Nikon D800 Review

by Dan Bruns
April 2012
Dan Bruns posted his review of the D800 D-SLR on the Videomaker magazine website, touting the camera's high resolution, full frame CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3 processor. He was impressed with a number of features of the D800 including its convenient SD and CF card slots, built-in time-lapse recording, and "bevy of external buttons and controls" that are ergonomically placed on the camera. Bruns was also impressed with the camera's ability to record uncompressed video via HDMI onto an external recorder. "Doing so gives serious videographers the chance to record a much higher quality image in the format or external device they'll be editing on," he said, noting that for a camera at the D800's price point, its an "incredible feature." Additional features that Bruns liked include the manual audio controls and headphone jack. He said that "with all the features of the D800, it now makes recording audio on a DSLR a tempting prospect." Bruns concluded by saying, "With it's full 35mm sensor, myriad external buttons, solid design, uncompressed video out, and superb audio controls, the D800 is poised to be the new camera to beat in the DSLR video world."
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Nikon D800 Review

by Amadou Diallo with Barney Britton and Richard Butler
May 2012
Amadou Diallo posted his review of the Nikon D800 D-SLR to the dpreview.com website, announcing that the camera has earned a dpreview Gold Award. Diallo found the D800 features outstanding high ISO performance, wide dynamic range Raw files, consistently pleasing metering and white balance, greatly improved live view, good video specs and output, excellent build and more. He said, "The D800's video spec is one of the most attractive of any currently-available DSLR." Diallo commented: "The D800 consistently delivers excellent images that don't have to be viewed at pixel level detail to be appreciated. But if you're prepared to put in the effort, your reward is a degree of resolution and detail that is very, very impressive and visibly superior to anything else on the market in this form factor." The detail offered by the camera's resolution, "ranks it among the best performers we've subjected to our studio testing," he said. "The D800 is a camera that consistently delivers high quality results, under a wide range of shooting conditions with a minimum of fuss. There's not much more you can ask for in a photographic tool than that," he concluded.
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Camera GP2012 Camera of the Year and Readers Awards

The Nikon D800 D-SLR has received the Camera GP2012 Camera of the Year and Camera GP2012 Readers Awards, sponsored by the Camera Press Club, Japan. The Camera of the Year is given each year to the best model released during the year. The Readers Awards are voted on by general magazine readers. The judges noted that the "Nikon D800 was selected as the Camera GP2012 Camera of the Year based on comprehensive evaluation of the camera as a whole." Noted features included the 36.3MP sensor, varied scope of advanced functions for both still and movie recording, its durable body and affordable price.
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