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    Hold in your hands an HD-DSLR able to capture images rivaled only by that produced by a medium-format camera: extremely low noise, incredible dynamic range, the most faithful colors, the broadest tonal range. Meet the Nikon D800, a 36.3 megapixel FX-format D-SLR for professional photographers who require end results of the highest quality; who demand superior performance, speed, handling and a fully integrated imaging system. For multimedia professionals, 36.3MP means true 1080p HD cinematic quality video. The essential tool for today’s still and video professional, every photo will astound, every video will dazzle.What's in the box: Nikon D800 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only), EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Battery (1900mAh) , MH-25 Quick Charger for EN-EL15 Battery 1 Year Warranty, DK-17 Finder Eyepiece (Replacement),UC-E14 USB Cable, USB Cable Clip, Camera Strap, BM-12 LCD Monitor Cover, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

    From the Manufacturer


    The Nikon D800E

    The Ultimate Attention to Detail

    The D800E is a specialized camera that differs from the D800 in just one way yet requires some extra care to get optimal results. Use the information below to determine if the D800 or D800E is right for you.


    D800 and D800E

    Which is right for you?

    Every Nikon DSLR camera uses an optical low pass filter (OLPF) in front of its sensor to slightly blur the image at a pixel level in order to reduce the occurrence of false colors and moiré that can appear when shooting repetitive and/or fine patterns. For the vast majority of photographers, the D800 provides an ideal balance between sharpness and effectively prevented moiré and false color, ideal for shooting using all file formats. D800E is a specialized camera that removes the "effect" of the OLPF, which results in a slight gain in sharpness and resolution and is recommended for studio and still life professionals but carries an increased possibility that moiré and false color will appear.


    D800 D800E Strikes an ideal balance between sharpness and preventing the occurrence of false color and moiré for consistent performance Slight increase in sharpness and resolution with increased occurrence of false color and moiré Ideal for:
    • All shooting situations
    • Photographers shooting RAW (NEF), JPG or TIFF images
    • Photographers who do not want to adjust their workflow (via software) to mitigate the occurrence of moiré and false color
    Ideal for:
    • Studio, commercial and still life photographers who can control their shooting conditions, lens selection and aperture choice, as well as use of software (Capture NX2) to reduce the occurrence of false color and moiré
    • Medium format photographers whose current digital system does not utilize an optical low pass filter
    • Shooting RAW (NEF)


    What else is different?

    Other than the very slight image quality differences described above, the D800 and D800E perform exactly the same. Focus speed, exposure metering, shooting speed, movie recording, accessory compatibility, control location and function, and all other aspects are identical.



    Reveal every nuance, every detail

    The 36.3 megapixel FX-format advantage

    Wedding, commercial or landscape, the D800E is the ultimate 36.3 MP FX-format camera for creative genius. Witness tonal range and precision rendered to supreme clarity, depth and texture. Make poster sized prints without sacrificing detail. Explore creative opportunities with ISO 100 to 6,400 (expanded up to 25,600)—shoot from dawn to dusk. Experience Nikon's new Advanced Scene Recognition System featuring a 91,000-pixel RGB light meter capable of rendering unprecedented levels of accuracy to AF, AE, i-TTL flash control, face recognition and auto white balance. Nikon's new EXPEED 3 image processing reduces color phase shifts seen with lesser systems, producing more faithful colors and tones while managing massive amounts of data at breakthrough speed. With the D800E in your hands, achieve what was once unreachable.

    Broadcast quality video

    A full cinematic experience

    Filmmakers, multimedia professionals and event photographers—record Full HD 1080p at 30/25/24p or 720p at 60/50p in AVC-HD format. Produce to your exacting vision when working in manual mode, controlling aperture, ISO, AF and shutter speed. Record uncompressed files via HDMI to an external recording device via HDMI. Widen production perspective using either Nikon FX or DX lens formats at Full HD 1080p and 16:9 aspect ratio. Attach headphones and check audio levels or monitor input via peak audio meters as displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted in up to 20 steps. Remotely start and stop video. Simultaneously Live View footage on the camera's LCD monitor and external monitor during recording are possible.

    Render every megapixel with precision

    Fast, precise 51-point wide area coverage

    Precise AF detection is critical to sharply render every pixel of the D800E's massive resolution count. An improved 51- point AF system with 15 Cross Type AF sensors, versatile AF area modes and superb AF detection in even the dimmest lighting deliver immediate, pinpoint focus. Fast shot-to-shot time, full resolution frame rate up to 4 fps, 6 fps in DX crop mode using MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack and ultra fast CF and SD card write times. For more productive workflow, high-speed data transfer using USB 3.0 is realized. For demanding professionals, the D800E responds immediately and precisely.



    Versatile shooting, fluid operation

    Streamlined ergonomic design puts critical tasks a touch away

    Intuitive design makes D800E operation a thing of beauty. A streamlined ergonomic body allows critical photography and video tasks, including Movie Record, Live View, White Balance and Picture Control to be performed at the touch of a button. Confirm image capture and view menu options, histograms, video settings and more using the D800E's super sharp 3.2-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen with 100% coverage. Anti-glare coating and auto brightness control ease of viewing, no matter the environment. Enlarge images up to 46x for on-the-spot focus confirmation. Magnesium alloy construction and environmental sealing make the D800E as comfortable in the field as in the studio.



    EXPEED 3 image processing

    Nikon's EXPEED 3 technology extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISO's. EXPEED 3 is so powerful that it handles data-intensive tasks such as Full-HD video recording at 30p with ease.

    Rich image previewing

    The D800E's 3.2-inch super-sharp 921,000-dot LCD monitor automatically adjusts LCD brightness and visibility according to your environment for bright, crisp image playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Enlarge images up to 46x to make on the spot focus confirmation—crucial for high resolution shooting.



    Expand dynamic range with built-in HDR

    Create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and rich color gradation than ever before. Combine two exposures at up to 3EV.

    Dedicated picture control button

    The convenient Picture control button provides six preset options: Vivid, Monochrome, Neutral, Standard, Landscape and Portrait for stills and video while 9 customizable settings provide advanced, personalized color control.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality and ease of use of the digital camera. They mention that it's a fantastic classic legendary camera, the 36 megapixel resolution is helpful and the video quality is very good. They also appreciate the intuitive controls and the interface and buttons. However, some customers are mixed on the focus, performance, frame rate, color, and print size.

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    122 customers mention101 positive21 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it is a fantastic classic legendary camera, and does a great job at digital photography. Customers are also impressed with the large files and the movie quality. The FX sensor is great and the quality is unreal. The camera is sturdily built and has surprisingly miniscule cosmetic flaws. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and features of the product.

    "...Auto focus:About the same as the d300. Fast and dependable as long as you can find a point with good contrast to lock onto...." Read more

    "...Except his models are better looking. Is this due to the better sensor or the better imaging processor?6. Better dynamic range...." Read more

    "...working photographer's perspective though, the D800 is a fantastic classic legendary camera, and may go down as Nikon's best full frame camera for..." Read more

    "...No big deal. Focus is very quick. The feel of the camera is very solid and the shutter sound is nice, with authority, although not as sharp a sound..." Read more

    103 customers mention92 positive11 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that the image is phenomenal, the dynamic range is helpful, and the 36 megapixel resolution is helpful for moving subjects. The video quality is very good, and it can take wonderfully sharp, detailed photographs. The HDR capability is very useful for strong lighting differences, and is sharper with the same lens.

    "...I would say everything about the d800s image quality is a step better than the d300 and the main thing it has been doing for me is allowing me to..." Read more

    "...Maybe I'm exaggerating a little...but not by much.4. Sharper image with the same lens...." Read more

    "...It's image quality is some of the best that has ever been...." Read more

    "...For pros and serious amateurs it would seem the image quality is the best you can purchase in this form factor today...." Read more

    40 customers mention28 positive12 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. They say that the controls are intuitive, the menu is reachable, and the settings are well thought out. The features are all great, and focusing works well even in very, very dark conditions. Overall, customers find the control layout an improvement from the d300, and are happy with full manual control and audio out.

    "...Overall I find the control layout an improvement from the d300 especially the one touch live view button, and simple toggle between AF and MF...." Read more

    "...Overall...this is a superlative camera but it has an incredible amount of features so don't expect to just pick it up and start shooting....if you..." Read more

    "...The problem was glaringly present, obvious without a fancy test...." Read more

    "...The movie features are comparable to any of the other PRO DSLRs out there just youtube it...." Read more

    76 customers mention28 positive48 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that it's spot on, incredibly fast, and has no left focus issues, while others say that their first body came with an overall focus issue and center focus also did not. The auto-focus stopped working after 2 weeks, and the edge and corner auto-focusing points are inaccurate. The focus in movie mode is relatively slow compared to the photo mode and made a lot of noise.

    "...If I could think of a complaint I would say the Live View focusing could be better, and the battery life is not quite as good as my old d300 which..." Read more

    "...Nice lens, looks very sharp and focuses very quickly...." Read more

    "...fine, however I borrowed a friend's 24-70mm and the left most focus definitely has a problem on this one. In liveview, it works fine...." Read more

    "...first one back from NikonUSA and with some quick testing the focus seems to be spot on. MUCH better across the sensors than previously...." Read more

    57 customers mention38 positive19 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the camera. Some mention that it performed beautifully, has no left focus issues, and is great from every point of view. However, others say that it does not work if you shoot RAW, Eye-Fi cards do not quite work properly, and many CF cards that worked fine with the D700 are not supported. The remote did not work in 2013.

    "...I still use my 17-55 DX lens with the d800 and right now am very happy with the results...." Read more

    "...All performed beautifully. As an aside, I did not like the fact that the 105, despite being a pro lens, is now made in China...." Read more

    "...It clearly had problem with AF when the left points are used...." Read more

    "...Face detection through the viewfinder actually works and seems to aid not only candid photography, but also sports/action where faces can be..." Read more

    43 customers mention26 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the frame rate of the camera. Some mention that it's the better choice because it shoots a little faster and has a 1.5x crop factor, while others say that it is clunky and slow. The USB 3.0 transfer speed is very welcome for shooting tethered, and the improved controls layout makes shooting easier. The performance of the Camera is outstanding, with incredible low light shots and fast fps with grip. However, some customers say that the camera is clumsy and does not respond for minutes after taking a picture.

    "...Auto focus:About the same as the d300. Fast and dependable as long as you can find a point with good contrast to lock onto...." Read more

    "...The dynamic range is excellent.Also the AF is very good. It literally sees in the dark...." Read more

    "...otherwise easily avoidable problem (in any camera) is inadequate processor performance...." Read more

    "...It has been said before but the fact that this thing has similar high ISO performance compared to the D700 with 3x the resolution deserves a slow..." Read more

    36 customers mention23 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the color of the digital camera. Some mention that it has great color, with rich, memorable images, while others say that it doesn't have a green tint.

    "...ISO 400 and be completely satisfied with noise, dynamic range, and color quality...." Read more

    "...Very nice, Nikon!I have no green cast. I have no out of focus focus points (that I know of). My beep on focus function is broken...." Read more

    "...I like the screen resolution, but it does have that slight greenish tint (if that's bothering you it can be changed in the settings)...." Read more

    "...1.3 bits less color space, but those 24 bits it does have are beautiful colors that require less post-processing for nice skin tones...." Read more

    33 customers mention20 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the print size of the camera. Some mention that it's great for landscape photography and large prints, while others say that the size of their raw files are pretty huge. The sensor really does record an amazing amount of data, and the camera is waterproof. However, some customers say that their 4-year-old Dell laptop is inadequate for the D800 files sizes, and they need to upgrade to a more powerful laptop.

    "...Files are very detail but you can definitely see the effects of the anti aliasing filter and sometimes I wish I had sprung for the d800E. By default..." Read more

    "...nice to have smaller sized RAWs as an option, as the full resolution RAW files truly is huge, and makes viewing of files in the camera very..." Read more

    "...photographers scooping these up though as they are a great balance of performance and file size if you are getting into the 4 digit file counts per..." Read more

    "...Pros:-----+ Resolution: Amazing detail when shot with the right glass and settings...." Read more

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    I am not going to give a full review of this camera since it is likely you are already well aware of much of what is out there. That being said, there are a few things I have noticed which there don't seem to be much feedback on which I would like to highlight. For point of reference I am coming from a D700 and have many of the high end FX lenses.One of the absolute best improvements (aside from obvious things like resolution, improved DR etc.) is the Auto ISO feature. Am I the only one who loved this on my D700 and love it even more on the D800? Nikon has tweaked the min shutter speed setting on this so it is a little more intelligent. Instead of just saying 1/50 or whatever you want as the min (this would be a decent setting for a wide lens) the D800 takes it 1 step further and allows it to float relative to the focal length. In other words 1/50 with a 200mm lens might be a little low in my opinion but the D800 will set it to 1/200 (following the 1/ FL rule). Furthermore, you can tell the camera to set it faster or slower (there are 5 levels with the mid setting as 1/FL) so the same 200mm lens will have some multiple (or fraction) applied to this as well. I like the one step up setting so my 200mm lens never shoots with a shutter less than 1/400. This makes it so much easier on longer length lenses and especially zooms like the 70 - 200 where you might jump around and going back into the menu is a pain to set the min shutter each time... Call me lazy but I love this feature - great addition.EDIT: After shooting 2,000 shots or so with the D800 (and especially with any longer non-VR lenses) I see why this feature has been added... With the D700 the 1/FL rule seemed to work just fine, especially with VR equipped lenses (most non caffeine junkies can get away with far less). With the D800 this rule just doesn't work as well and will produce mixed results. With a D700 and my 24-70 I would shoot at ISO 100, 50mm and 1/50s all day long. On the D800 I have found it is better to go to 1/100 or even a little higher with ISO 200 or higher - the ISO change is a lot less noticeable than the increase in sharpness due to the shutter. With the 14-24 this "new" rule (haven't decided yet if the new rule should 1/2*FL or 1/3*FL) isn't too hard to follow but with the 70-200 I find myself pushing the ISO frequently of changing the setting down a bit due to the presence of VR (I use the VRII model). I honestly would not have guessed that the increase in MP would require this much of a change in technique but it does. Of course you can always downsample and still be better off than where you were with the D700 so don't take this as a negative to the camera - just a required change in technique in my opinion. When I first wrote this review I loved the new feature and I still do now but there is one change they now need to make: Recognize VR equipped lenses and allow conditional rules such as 1/2*FL with VR and 1/3*FL without. None the less I just change the setting in "my menu" when I use a 16-35VR or 70-200VR (although the longer one can sometimes benefit from just leaving it) and the end result is the same but Nikon made it 90% of the way on the new feature, why not round it out. I did also pick up a grip and use rechargeable AAs simply to add weight & this also helps but D800 + grip + 8 rechargeable AAs + 70-200 is not something I walk around with for hours on end.Other more minor comments:- This is less about Nikon as it is about Adobe but it caught me off guard: LR3 will not read D800 RAW files nor will it ever! You either have to use a converter (add more workflow steps which is unacceptable in my opinion) or upgrade to LR4. I suppose I can see both sides but it is annoying to say the least. Adobe should really support this in LR3. It made me want to use Aperature instead but I also use PCs so that is just a pain.- Built in HDR is a joke. Any respectable HDR shooter will bracket with at least 5 frames and likely use Photomatrix or something similar. It also does not work if you shoot RAW - only JPG and only 2 images hence the joke. Your probably not buying the camera for this anyway.- The quiet mode is also useless. Fractionally less noisy than the std and a waste of a spot on the dial.- The + / - on the image zoom is backwards from the D700. Just takes some getting used to...- Folks, it is a 36mp sensor; you will need a bigger drive and 16GB cards barely scrape by now. I am finding 14 bit lossless compression files in the 50mb range - directly after a format the camera reads 200 available images on the 16GB card. A 2GB card is like an old roll of film now for 25 "exposures" LOL. I get that wedding shooters are going to need a lot more bigger drives but you can't have more detail without more space... Yes, people say you can downscale but this poses a serious workflow bottleneck for me. I have also found that in addition to more drive space working with these large files, particularly in PS & HDR SW with a dated dual-core 2.4GHz CPU and 4 gigs of ram in 32 bit mode requires patience. I hate waiting. EDIT: I have underestimated the PC side of the equation on this camera upgrade. I had to buy a new computer with a lot more muscle to handle a 7 or 9 image RAW stack to be sent to Photomatrix. These get really big and processor hungry. I got a PC with dual quad core (8 total) 3.2GHz XEONs and 16GB of RAM. The processors are far more important than the RAM I have found so get a faster processor and 8GB if you must to save $. It costs as much as a nice lens or even a bit more but keep in mind it is used for every image I take... Worth the upgrade in my mind and something to consider if you have an aging PC / Mac.- 100% viewfinder vs 95% on the D700 doesn't sound like much but it is really a welcome improvement.- I have now started buying SD cards to compliment the CFs I already used with my D700. For whatever reason tests I have done on my computer show I am getting faster write speeds out of a 60mb/s Sandisk EX Pro CF card than I get out of a 95mb/s Sandisk Extreme Pro SD card. Same manufacturer but the CF cards just seem to be faster. They are also more expensive - go figure.- I have never owned a D7000 but I hear the auto focus settings (selecting) are the same on the D800. It is way different than the D700 and took me 10 minutes just to figure out how to adjust from AF-S to AF-C. Hint: it is on the front (the side button) to the left of the lens when looking thru the viewfinder.- It has been said before but the fact that this thing has similar high ISO performance compared to the D700 with 3x the resolution deserves a slow clap from Nikon. Really, impressive. I have no issue with using ISO 1600 in auto ISO mode and for certain types of shots see little downside to 3200 unless you are seriously pixel peeping.- Their product launch and way they rolled this out and so dramatically underestimated demand is the exact opposite. Once you have one (a good one without some of the early mfg issues) though you seem to forget all the frustration of the wait.These are just the initial impressions since I have only had the camera for a week or so and shot < 1,000 images. So far very impressed thou and would do it again in a heartbeat. Lastly, in case you are also wondering, I have since cold my D700. Given it still has amazing value I just could not justify it as a backup body and there were few if any advantages that I could really see. I can see wedding photographers scooping these up though as they are a great balance of performance and file size if you are getting into the 4 digit file counts per shoot.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera! Please do not pixel peep
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2012
    Let me first state that this camera will not make you a better photographer. Not even close. It may even make you a worse photographer. Why? because the hand shaking that was forgivable before will now be more evident at 100% zoom. Wait, why are you pixel peeping a 36MP camera? For pixel peepers, avoid this camera at all cost! I'll explain more below.

    The beauty of a high megapixel camera is that it makes your pictures better at the same megapixel size as your last camera! Let me explain this, for most lens, sharpness differences can be viewed at 100% zoom. Unless you print at gigantic 36MP, which only a very small percentage of pros will be using, it's moot. Now, when you downsize a picture, the pixels are interpolated. Lens that were previously unacceptable at 12MP all of a sudden look pretty decent at 12MP downsized from 36MP! For example, a picture that was taken with slight motion blur at 100% pixel peep will disappear when I re-size it to 12MP. That's the thing, most will not print a 36MP picture at 36MP! You will have to resize it to make prints! It's pretty insane to upload 36MP JPEGS to make 4x6 prints anyway. Although someday, I will hang a 36MP picture on my wall.

    So what's the purpose of getting a 36MP? First, high ISO noise will be interpolated out of existence when downsized. Second, blurriness will be sharpened out of existence when downsized. Third, your not so sharp lens at 100% will look pretty darn good downsized. You need to compare the pictures produced at the printed size and not at 100% zoom! If you take a picture of your face and zoom in at 100%, it'll be pretty unflattering with all the pores and stuff. Same concept here. So if you buy this camera just to view pictures at 100% zoom, you will all be disappointed because that simply is not the point.

    Coming from a D90, these are the things that are better.

    1. Full frame. Your 50mm prime now has a real 50mm FOV rather than a fake 75mm FOV.
    2. Bokeh. You get to see more of that 50mm FOV which means the bokeliciousness that were lost on the D90 is now there. The further you go away from the focus point, the softer the bokeh is. When the DX picture is truncated, you lose that bokeh. This is why full frame appears to have better bokeh.
    3. ISO. When downsized, my ISO 6400 looks like ISO 100 on a 12MP. Maybe I'm exaggerating a little...but not by much.
    4. Sharper image with the same lens. Yes, at 100% zoom, all the short-comings are there to see. At 12MP downsized, it will look very great.
    5. Cliff Mautner looking pictures. Yes, I went there. I've always looked at those nice midday pictures where Cliff take pictures of his models in front of a green background (trees) and the model's faces has that cool looking rim lights... yeah, I can replicate that! Except his models are better looking. Is this due to the better sensor or the better imaging processor?
    6. Better dynamic range. When the sun's beating down on you at high noon, dial the exposure compensation down -2EV, shoot without flash, and then fix the under exposed parts without blowing out highlights. Tada, natural light at high noon without flash! Very nice, Nikon!

    I have no green cast. I have no out of focus focus points (that I know of). My beep on focus function is broken. I turn it on, but it doesn't beep. I don't know why. At 100% zoom, my prime doesn't look that sharp at F1.8 as it does at F4. But I don't care. If you want a camera to test out lens sharpness, this camera is it! But don't blame me if you proceed to throw them all in the trash to buy sharper lens.

    Is this a better camera than the D700? It depends. Is it worth the $1300 premium for the added functionality? Is a $3000 Channel purse worth $1300 more than a $1800 LV purse? A purse doesn't even take pictures and you sure as heck can't downsize it on command! And yet my wife buys a new one each year. For me, yes it's worth it! I'm referring to the camera, not the purse. Then again, if you were reading carefully, I previously own a D90 not a D700.

    As a final note, I'm going to read more books on photography because this camera tells me what I'm terrible at it. I look at the pictures on Flickr that people took using this camera, then I compare it with my pictures, all I want to do is to punch myself in the face. If I become a better photographer as a result of owning this camera, then I guess the $3000 is worth it.

    This is the Internet. Feel free to tell me I'm idiot and that I'm wrong in the comments.

    Update 6/23/12: (1) The beep issue was resolved by deleting bank A and then use bank B. Unfortunately, my camera has the left focus issue. Most of my lens are fine, however I borrowed a friend's 24-70mm and the left most focus definitely has a problem on this one. In liveview, it works fine. I'm going to wait a few months to see what Nikon says about this before sending it in for repair.
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