
Absolutely massive 36.3 megapixel resolution
Sub-$3000 price puts it well below $7000+ competition
Has many of the best video features of the Nikon D4
Button layout and menu design have seen little improvement
Introduction
While it’s simple to call the Nikon D800 an upgrade from the aging Nikon D700, it’s in many ways a completely different offering for the company. While on the outside it looks similar to the D700, the D800 is almost a junior D3x, with its massive 36.3-megapixel resolution full-frame image sensor coming in at less than half the price of the 24.5-megapixel Nikon flagship. Available in March for just under $3000, the D800 represents an extremely attractive price point for those looking for a camera with that kind of resolution. The price will also appeal to those in need of a camera with many of the high-end still and video features of the Nikon D4 at, again, roughly half the price. Nikon will also release the D800E, an identical model save for the inclusion of a non-antialiasing optical low pass filter for $300 more, designed to improve image sharpness for landscape and studio photographers looking for an alternative to expensive and bulky medium-format cameras.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Handling
The D800 is lighter than the D700, with slight changes to the grip and body style to better fit the hand and be easier to control. Read More... |
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Modes
The D800 includes the usual complement of PASM modes, with the addition of HD video recording separating it from the D700. Read More... |
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Controls
The D800 includes a full measure of controls over nearly every aspect of the camera’s operation, enough for even the most discerning shooters. Read More... |
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Hardware
The Nikon D800 is built for professional use, with a massive full-frame image sensor, HDMI output, headphone and mic jack for videography, and SD/CF card slots. Read More... |
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Conclusion
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Photo Gallery
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Specs
See all the specs for the Nikon D800. Read More... |
Part 9
Comments
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