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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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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
Abstract: Heart pounding, a bolt of excitement shot through me. The much- coveted Nikon D800 FX-format digital SLR is finally in my hands. And, wow!When Nikon announced the camera on Feb 7, it was touted as having "the world's highest effective pixel count - 36.3 m...
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 not done it, they've executed on it...
Excellent JPEG & RAW quality as well as videos; 24fps recording at 710p & 1080p; Great build quality; Easily accessible buttons; USB 3.0 ports for fast photo transfers,
Noise in pictures (at full resolution) & videos in lowlight conditions due to high megapixel sensor.
The Nikon D800 is an exceptional camera for pictures, with some very impressive results for videos in nicely lit conditions. It was so good, in fact, the we used it for almost all of our GITEX 2012 coverage. Apart from noise in low light conditions at ...
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Published: 2014-05-24, Author: Par , review by: reflex-photo.eu
Abstract: Pour ceux qui attendaient comme moi le Nikon D800, vous avez très certainement entendu parlé de Rob Van Petten qui a eu la chance de travailler avec des prototypes du Nikon D800 dès juin 2011, pour des tests aussi bien photo que vidéo. Il a ensuite reçu u...
Définition record de 36,3 Mpix au format 24 x 36, Nouvel autofocus à 51 collimateurs, Mode vidéo riche: full HD progressif, prise casque, prise microphone, sortie HDMI non compressée, vumètre, etc, Boitier en alliage de magnésium garni de joints d'é
Quid de la montée en hautes sensibilités ?, Rafale limitée à 4 i/s en pleine résolution (FX) et 6 i/s au format DX (avec la poignée et la batterie dédiée en option)
Avec son capteur d'un autre monde, le D800 ne succède pas au D700 et il n'est pas le concurrent direct du 5D Mark III. Il fait plutôt office de mini-moyen format, un boîtier qui sera sans doute chéri par nombre de photographes de portraits, studio, archit...
Abstract: Le Nikon D800 est le très attendu successeur du D700. C’est un appareil pro, sans pour autant rentrer la catégorie extrême des D3, D4. C’est aussi l’appareil de tous les excès, avec un capteur de 36.3 Mpixels au format Full-Frame 24x36mm. Ere-numérique...
Abstract: Pour notre traditionnelle montée ISO, nous avons équipé le Nikon D800 d'un 50 mm f/1,4. Le boîtier est positionné en mode M pour un couple vitesse diaphragme de départ de 1/4 s, f/5,6 avec un sensibilité positionné à 100 ISO. La scène est éclairé sous ...
Définition des images importantes: 36,3 Mpx, Excellente gestion du bruit électronique jusqu'à 3200 voire 6400 ISO, Module autofocus performant en basse lumière et en suivi de sujet, Reconnaissance des visages en visée optique toujours pratique, Autofocus
Rafale limitée à 4 vps en 24x36: un peu juste pour la photographie sportive, Couverture AF un peu étroite, Pas d'écran monté sur rotule, Autonomie de la batterie en deça des précédents moduèles, Balance des blancs automatique peu fidèle sous un éclairage
