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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
For a camera costing around £2,600, the D800 is unrivalled in the level of detail it can resolve and is an enticing prospect, particularly for landscape photographers.While luminance and chroma noise are gradually introduced up the ISO range, and the came...
The camera controls you’ll need most are neatly located within easy reach when you’re prepping your shots. Buttons on top for shooting speed, ISO and white balance ensures you’ve got everything you need at your fingertips and within easy reach. The Nikon D800 is clearly built with the user experience in mind. Built-in flash means you won’t have to lug around an extra accessory, and it works well
The large images taken by the NIkon D800 can be a strain on lower-specced computer set-ups, even your higher-end desktop or laptop will have its work cut out juggling photo editing working with photos taken by the Nikon D800. The average photographer will also find that images can take up a lot of space on the memory card. There is a mode that automatically crops photos, but any serious photograp
The Nikon D800 is a fantastic all-rounder capable of producing jaw-dropping results on both photography and video fronts. Outstanding stuff from Nikon. Nikon D800 is tagged with Nikon, D800, review, DSLR, digital camera and 36.3MP. Select a tag (Nikon...
Image quality is insane, video is nothing short of superb, camera layout is practical and simple to use,
Expensive, big images can cause buffer to fill too quickly, LCD panel hard to focus by, will cost you a fortune in lenses
A week was all the time it took for us to fall in love with the D800. And we were starting to get butterflies when we first took it out of the box. This is the camera we'd get if money were no object. While the D4 has a lot to offer in terms of speed, ...
The main Nikon D800 Features and technical Specifications are enlisted below:, 15.3MP DXformat capture mode (compared to 5MP), 6.3MP CMOS sensor (compared to 12.1MP), 25MP 1.2x Crop mode, 51point AF system with 15 crosstype sensors, rated to 2EV(compared
Large files sizes, JPEG HDR mode, Too expensive
After going through the Nikon D800 Review, it can be said that this camera is not suitable for mid-consumers. However, this camera has many good features and offers excellent performance. Besides, this camera also has high mega pixel. Nikon D800 Price in ...
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Published: 2012-04-03, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.in
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
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
If youre toting around a D700 and tons of nice glass, this is as close as youre going to get to an essential upgrade. You, Nikon devotee, you should buy this camera. Its a better still camera than the D700, it adds video, and the fantastic image sensor...
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Published: 2012-03-28, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.in
Abstract: Canon and Nikon both have brand new professional DLSR cameras fighting for the wallets of photographers and videographers the world over. We recently reviewed the Canon 5D Mark III, and are whipping up a review of the Nikon D800. In the meantime, we put t...
Abstract: Based on raw specifications alone, Nikon's latest full-frame offering currently trumps other competing full-frame dSLR models with its high-resolution 36.3-megapixel CMOS sensor--rivaling that of medium format digital cameras. Targeted at advanced user...
Abstract: In our review of the Nikon D800 , we said that "it would be no exaggeration to call the Nikon D800 a quantum leap forward." The 36MP DSLR camera delivered high resolution images full of detail, easily surpassing any other DSLR today in terms of richness a...
Moiré patterns visible in some videos, Slower 4 fps shooting speed, Large image files
As cameras go, it would be no exaggeration to call the Nikon D800 a quantum leap forward. 36MP on a full-frame sensor is a bold move. So many things could have gone wrong pushing the envelope like this, but Nikon has managed to execute it with aplomb.Ergo...
Moiré patterns visible in some videos, Slower 4 fps shooting speed, Large image files
As cameras go, it would be no exaggeration to call the Nikon D800 a quantum leap forward. 36MP on a full-frame sensor is a bold move. So many things could have gone wrong pushing the envelope like this, but Nikon has managed to execute it with aplomb.Ergo...
