Abstract: The Nikon D800 has over twice as many pixels as the new , for one-half the price, and is the lightest full-frame digital camera ever made by Nikon. Mine's already on order, what else do you need to know? With a 36.3 MP FX sensor, the hig...
Abstract: Nikon introduces the D800 one exceptional piece of equipment for both photographers and videographers (available in late March, MSRP $3000.) It is evidence of Nikon continuing the campaign for further integrate video capabilities in their DSLRs. Specifics...
Considerably higher resolution than peers, Very low image noise, Good coloraccuracy, Excellent dynamicrange, Very fast autofocus, Quite fast and responsive, Ultrashort blackout, Flexible selftimer and exposure delay, Very sharp LCD, Highly customizable wi
Sharpening introduces artifacts quickly, Some underexposure, Poor AWB indoors, Increased softness at ISO 3200, Strong antialias filter, EC button placement not ideal, Asymmetric card slots, Highly inconsistent Liveview, Bizarre Auto ISO, Exposure Delay mo
The Nikon D800 has impressive specifications but that is just the beginning. Its 36 MP sensor with ISO 50-25600 sensitivity is capable of shooting at 4 FPS and capturing full 1080p HD. It includes a 51-point autofocus system and all features expected from...
Abstract: There has been chatter on the interweb for what seems like ever, surrounding the the new offering from Nikon. Here it is, finally, for you to lust after! Nikon D800 & D800E $2,995.00 and it’ yours!Will you be cashing in and picking one of these camer...
Abstract: Dubbed a "multimedia" camera, the D800 offers an amazing 24x36mm (full frame) 36 MP sensor that allows photographers to capture images of impressive quality. The image file size begins to rival medium format digital camera back output and allows photo...
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Published: 2006-01-01, Author: Michael , review by: imagepower.de
Abstract: Nikon D800 Hands-on Preview February 2012 | Barnaby Britton with additional material by Richard Butler There's a lot of hyperbole in the camera industry, but every now and then it is justified. Specifically, we have no problem with describing the FX f...
Class-leading image resolution at 36.3 MP, Outstanding high ISO performance in both JPEG and Raw files, High quality JPEG images at default settings, Wide dynamic range Raw files, Consistently pleasing metering and white balance results, Very solid build quality and good ergonomics / handling, Fast, responsive camera when adjusting settings, Greatly improved live view operation (compared to the
Relatively slow 4 fps continuous shooting in FX mode (6 fps with optional battery grip in DX mode), Slow AF in live view and video modes (compared to phase-detection), Rear LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight, despite new design, Fine detail in live view magnifications can be prone to artifacts, When shooting in live view, screen is blacked out until data is written to the card, New 'simplifi
In many ways, the D800 had a difficult act to follow in the 12MP D700, which was (and remains) one of the best all-rounders of any DSLR we've ever used. The demand of some Nikon users for a higher resolution model notwithstanding, there was not a whol...
Abstract: Quite frankly, it's a bit surprising that more fuss isn't being made about the Nikon D800. With its 36.8 megapixels 35mm-sized sensor, it's the most significant thing to happen to ‘small format' D-SLRs for quite a while and, with this amount of resolution...
Abstract: Don't buy this camera if : - You need high continuous shooting speeds. - You're looking for a second body to run with an older Nikon pro DSLR. (Key controls in different positions mitigate against a smooth switch.) - You're upgrading from a consumer level...
