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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Can I take photos in RAW format with FX-format (M) 5.520 x 3.680 and (S) 3.680 x 2.456?
5 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Brazil
Location :
Brazil
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Professional photographer
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For NEF (RAW) you can choose the type of compression:Lossless compressed: NEF images are compressed using a reversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with no effect on image quality.
Compressed NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 35–55% with almost no effect on image quality.
Uncompressed: NEF images are not compressed.
Click on the link below for information about NEF (RAW) files:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
5 months, 1 week ago
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Tom R.
Boston, MA, USA
Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. We will have more information when the product becomes available, only specifications on the website are available for now. Thank you for your patience.Has staff answer
D800
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Will this camera operate in temperatures from 0 to 32 degrees fahrenheit?
5 months, 1 week ago
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Joel
Syracuse, NY, USA
Location :
Syracuse, NY, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Operating environment for the D800 is 32–104 °F.5 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
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The following autofocus modes are available in live view:AF-S: Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
AF-F: Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
In autofocus mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the AF-ON button.
5 months, 1 week ago
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sjpadron
Caracas, Venezuela
Location :
Caracas, Venezuela
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.
The D800 Tech Specs page indicates the detection range to be -1 to +19. The D800 brochure (page 27 tech specs) posted online lists the detection range as -2 to +19. I hope it is the latter! :-)
5 months, 1 week ago
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DaveH
Brandon, SD 57005, USA
Location :
Brandon, SD 57005, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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In the Product Brochure and in the Tech Specs shows that the Detection range is -2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C).5 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
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The D800 has the option to set the built0in flash to Commander mode.5 months, 1 week ago
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travsedy
Utah
Location :
Utah
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below. Currently only the specifications on the website are available, more information will be posted later on.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
5 months ago
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NaRud
Navarre, Florida 32566
Location :
Navarre, Florida 32566
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Amazon, B&H , Adorama and other reputable Nikon authorized dealers are taking pre-orders for them now for delivery in March, I think.
Is it possible to quickly switch between modes with predefined e.g. shutter and aperture values? Say you want to switch from mode A with predefined aperture value of f/2.8 to mode M with predefined aperture value of f/4 and shutter speed of 1/50 of a second? On my D7000 this is possible with the U1 and U2 setting.
5 months ago
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CarstenL-P
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The D800 doesn't have User's settings.
The brochure on the D800 says the camera will automatically set itself to the DX mode if a DX lens is used. Can that be overridden so the camera can be set in the FX mode with a DX lens attached?
5 months ago
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NikonShooter
Connecticut
Location :
Connecticut
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The new D800 have the option to turn on or off this feature.Has staff answer
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Has D800 possibilty to remote control via built in web-server like D4
i.e there is no need for additional software to control the camera by a computer or smartphone
5 months ago
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Anonymous
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With the D800 will need the WT-4A Wireless Transmitter and Camera Control Pro 2.
That would be nice and I have my credit card redy in case Nikon will provide one!
5 months ago
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Anonymous
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Thanks for your question about Nikon products. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about future products until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com5 months ago
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Keith
Drums PA
Location :
Drums PA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes
They are not listed in the D800 brochure, so I'd like to know if my SB-600 will fire with the D800. Thanks!
5 months ago
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SteveD
Seattle, WA USA
Location :
Seattle, WA USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, the SB-600 is compatible with the D800.
D800
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What are the largest capacity memory cards (SD and CF) that are compatible with the D800?
5 months ago
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jmiller1948
Hickory, NC, USA
Location :
Hickory, NC, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Per the product brochurehttp://www.nikonusa.com/en_US/o/Y6wrkA9OU_z04IreazIXl_22UII/PDF/D800_Brochure.pdf
SD: 64 GB
CF: 128 GB
Hope this helps
Feb 26, 2012 by
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Paul K
So. Cal, USA
Location :
So. Cal, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
5 months ago
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PatrickPS
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Location :
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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According to the supplied accessories section on the D800 website, none.Feb 13, 2012 by
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jmiller1948
Hickory, NC, USA
Location :
Hickory, NC, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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How will the high pixel count affect noise on long exposures and high ISO settings or in shadow ares of normal exposures.
5 months ago
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Rude
Traverse City, Michigan
Location :
Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below. Currently only the specifications on the website are available, more information will be posted later on.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
5 months ago
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Adagar
San Leandro, CA, USA
Location :
San Leandro, CA, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The new D800 was release last week and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
I know it has an in camera HDR function using two shots in a single image but I prefer the detail from bracketing exposure several stops.
5 months ago
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Serious amateur
Ishpeming, Mi. USA
Location :
Ishpeming, Mi. USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
I just received the email from Amazon and the told the shipping date is January 2013. I placed the order in the first 2-3 hours when Amazon started to take order.
5 months ago
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LoveNikon
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The new NIKON D800 was announced a last week and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after this. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
You say that the D4 has pixels of 7.1 microns but you do not list the pixel size of the D800. 36 mega pixels vs 16 megapixels with what I assume are larger pixels leaves me confused.
5 months ago
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wise man
Miami, FL, USA
Location :
Miami, FL, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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The pixel size is approx 4.9 microns.5 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please click on the link below. Currently only the specifications on the website are available, more information will be posted later on.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
5 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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will the tokina 10-17mm f/35-4.5 AF DX f/NIKON AF work on this camera
5 months ago
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Anonymous
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third party equipment for compatibility information with our products.Has staff answer
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Will the 800E allow the user to turn on and off the low pass filter and such that would make it a straight D800?
5 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please click on the link below and scrooll down for "D800 and D800E Which camera is right for you?"http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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Compared to D4, why the D800/D800E have no "1,920X1,080 crop format" when recording a movie?
In D4's brochure, Nikon says that " For an even stronger telephoto effect, the 1,920 x 1,080 crop format brings an approx. 2.7x crop of the picture angle while delivering outstanding video quality and detail, obtaining 1080p Full HD."
But in D800/D800E's brochure, there is no "1,920X1,080 crop format" . In my opinion, it is quite simple to add this function to D800/D800E without hardware update. Considering the "1,920X1,080 crop format" is "pixel to pixel recording method" without interleaving, does it relate to the artifacts and moiré?
How about the video recording quality of the Nikon D800E, not D800? How to reduce the moiré in the video?
But in D800/D800E's brochure, there is no "1,920X1,080 crop format" . In my opinion, it is quite simple to add this function to D800/D800E without hardware update. Considering the "1,920X1,080 crop format" is "pixel to pixel recording method" without interleaving, does it relate to the artifacts and moiré?
How about the video recording quality of the Nikon D800E, not D800? How to reduce the moiré in the video?
5 months ago
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Jay
China
Location :
China
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Please click on the link below for the Technical Guide:http://www.nikonusa.com/en_US/o/Y6w...
Hi,
Please, I would like to know when you record directly via HDMI if the signal is 1080p?
And the tansfer rate?
Thanks!
Please, I would like to know when you record directly via HDMI if the signal is 1080p?
And the tansfer rate?
Thanks!
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Erich
Boston, MA, USA
Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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The output is going to be the resolution that the video was recorded.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
iran
Location :
iran
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Professional photographer
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High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. Exposure differencial: Auto, 1EV, 2EV and 3E.
If so, is there more than one AF option?
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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jblivetv
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Location :
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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