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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: 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...
This is a magnificent camera. It is being spoken of as the conventional DSLR that makes medium-format digital cameras look overpriced, overbulked and clumsy. For anyone with Nikon lenses and accessories looking to move up to a full-frame FX DSLR, this is...
Published: 2012-06-21, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
This is a beautifully responsive camera that produces superb images. Nikon's autofocus and autoexposure systems have always been the best and here they are even better. The lenses supplied matched the quality of the camera, focusing quickly and accurately
Auto focus is a tad slow in live view mode. It is surprising that Nikon can't bring the contrast detection system up to the lightning speed of compact system cameras
This is a magnificent camera. It is being spoken of by reviewers as the conventional DSLR that makes medium format digital cameras look over-priced, over-bulked and clumsy. For anyone with Nikon lenses and accessories looking to move up to a full frame FX...
Abstract: Read later This is a 36-megapixel full-frame DSLR that supersedes the 12-megapixel D700. We tested it with the 24mm-70mm and the 85mm Nikkor lenses. The construction and ergonomics are brilliant. Every useful function is accessible from knobs, butt...
Excellent detail resolution, Extensive dynamic range, Large images, Superb AF system
Large files sizes, JPEG HDR mode, No incamera rating
Buying Guide Essential camera accessories It's great to find that the D800 isn't just a triumph of numbers, and that the 35.3Mp sensor actually delivers on its promise – capturing bags of detail. The surprise bonus is that noise is actually pretty well co...
USB 3.0 connectivity, Clean HDMI out for video shooters, Excellent image quality, Bright, clear viewfinder, Good shooting performance,
AF area adjust switch works differently from D700, Can't adjust mic/audio level while recording,
An excellent addition to the Nikon SLR line, the D800 does not disappoint on any front....
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Published: 2012-04-03, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
If you're toting around a D700 and tons of nice glass, this is as close as you're going to get to an essential upgrade. You, Nikon devotee, you should buy this camera. It's a better still camera than the D700, it adds video, and the fantastic image sensor...
Published: 2012-02-01, Author: Arnold , review by: mrgadget.com.au
Abstract: See I told you I'm not just a Canon fanboy! Even though I've used Canon for most of my life and normally avoid talking to Nikon users (kidding), I'm very impressed with what Nikon have produced with their newest full-frame camera, the Nikon D800 .Nikoncom...
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Published: 2012-10-26, Author: Ben , review by: alphr.com
A class act across the board, but the massive resolution brings drawbacks as well as benefits...
