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April 2012
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The editors liked
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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Laurie Excell Laurie spent the first 25 years of her career in photographic sales helping pros and hobbyists alike decide which photographic equipment best suited their needs. All the while
She was an avid photographer. In 2000 she left sales to become a full-time professional wildlife and nature photographer. She has been published in Outdoor Pho
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
Published: 2012-10-01, Author: Jeremy , review by: reviewed.com
Rolling shutter was present on the Nikon D800, but we thought the camera kept it under control better than the competition (we saw more significant rolling shutter on the 5D Mark III). We did see excessive moire when we tilted the D800 at an angle, howeve...
The Nikon D800 is a beast of a camera, an extraordinarily high-resolution land mine, strategically placed amid the abandoned battlefield of the megapixel war . The 36.3-megapixel sensor is easily the D800's greatest asset, making it one of the most flexib...
Tough workhorse-like body construction, highest resolution sensor in a DSLR to date provides incredible detail plus very reasonable future proofing, compatibility with a very wide range of Nikon lenses increases creative flexibility for HD video and stills
Pricey if you don’t require all those pixels, or are stepping up from a consumer DSLR, while big and bulky construction means it’s not the most convenient option
With the 18MB file sizes produced by the D800's 36MP shots providing peace of mind plus incredible realism, this is the DSLR for those wishing to future proof their photography and enable a multitude of uses
Some fiddly controls, Live view AF, Slower FPS (if it bothers you)
No matter how you look at it, the Nikon D800 is unquestionably one of the best DSLRs on the market, and in terms of sheer picture quality and resolution, it is now the one to beat. It has class-leading colour depth and dynamic range, the best AF and mete...
Excellent detail resolution, Extensive dynamic range, Large images, Superb AF system
Large files sizes, JPEG HDR mode, No in, camera rating
Many see the Canon EOS 5D Mark III as the D800's natural competitor. While the average serious enthusiast is likely to think long and hard about switching manufacturer, professional photographers are less loyal and will go with whichever option works bes...
36.3MP sensor produces bags of fine detail, Pro-grade build quality, Phenomenal image quality in all conditions
36.3MP sensor produces huge file sizes, 4fps may be a tad slow for some pros' needs
Befitting its status as a professional-grade DSLR the Nikon D800 benefits from solid, tank-like construction. Encased within an aluminium alloy frame that's fully sealed against dust and moisture, the D800 feels every inch the professional tool it's posit...
Great image quality; Well-considered construction; High resolution; Great price
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It's easy to fall in love with the Nikon D800 on account of its build alone. It's a very 'human' construction that manages to pack all of the key shooting tools into a compact space without leaving you overwhelmed. The pictures themselves are bright an...
