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April 2012
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The Nikon D800 takes beautiful photos in nearly any situation. In daylight
The camera is completely satisfying. It shoots minuscule details and vivid color like no other camera out there. In the dark
The high-resolution sensor holds up impressively in i
Unheardof resolution
Outstanding images
Even in low light
Dual CF/SD card slots
Sharp HD video
Incredible detail and gorgeous image quality from the 36.3megapixel
Fullframe sensor
Surprisingly low noise at high ISOs despite relatively small pixel size
Lightweight but solid camera build
Excellent 1080p HD video mode
Excellent high ISO performance. High-resolution full-frame sensor. Fast focus and performance. Excellent viewfinder.
The Nikon D800 boasts stellar photos
Excellent videos
Speedy performance
And a relatively streamlined shooting design
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
Excellent image quality
Large files that allow for cropping
Broad dynamic range
Sophisticated feature set
Expanded video functionality
Amazing resolution
36.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR
Records full HD 1080p videos
Has more options than you possibly imagine
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
Unrivalled quality from a DSLR. Incredible detail and low noise
Good ergonomics
Build quality and twin card slots
Large viewfinder with 100% coverage and detailed 3
2 screen
Built-in flash which can be used as wireless controller
Built-in interval timer
Timelapse facilities and deep bracketing
Great movie features including clean HDMI output and 1.5x crop
Also available without anti-alias
The editors didn't like
When a camera is fantastic—and expensive—the small shortcomings get frustrating. The D800's biggest disappointment is the auto-focus. It works
But not as fluidly as the rest of the camera. The high-resolution sensor was an awesome and potentially visiona
Slow burst shooting
Clunky user settings
Highresolution image files will force you to buy lots of new memory cards and external storage devices
Mediocre 4 fps burst rate
We experienced some autofocus issues with moving subjects in lowcontrast settings
Some skimping on details such as flimsy m
Slower to focus in Live View. Must initiate autofocus manually during video recording
While there's nothing major to complain about
The D800's battery life could use a boost
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
No "small" RAW options
CF and SD card slots vs. dual CF slots
Moderate 4fps continuous shooting
Focus hunting in video AF
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Expensive and heavy
Noisy at higher ISOs
Definitely for serious shutterbugs
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
Excrutiatingly slow buffer flush times even with fastest cards
Modest continuous shooting speed and burst depth
No built-in Wifi or GPS. Both are expensive accessories
Movies and magnified Live View can suffer from moire
Abstract: Every now and then a camera comes along that says – I'm something really special. Not just new, but newly conceived – a game changer of you will. I believe that the Nikon D800 and D800e are just such cameras. The specs of the D800 models...
Abstract: With the announcement of Nikon’s new D800 DSLR yesterday came a short film shot on the D800 that shows off some of the D800′s video shooting capabilities. The film is called ‘Joy Ride’ and was created by photographer – Sandro.The film showcases the D8...
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...
