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April 2012
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The editors liked
Rugged construction
Practical layout
Excellent picture quality
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
Image quality is insane
Video is nothing short of superb
Camera layout is practical and simple to use
Excellent detail resolution
Extensive dynamic range
Large images
Superb AF system
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
Great image quality
Well-considered construction
High resolution
Great price
36.3MP sensor produces bags of fine detail
Pro-grade build quality
Phenomenal image quality in all conditions
Image quality
Build quality
Handling
The editors didn't like
Hefty price tag for a step-up
Quite bulky and heavy
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
Expensive
Big images can cause buffer to fill too quickly
LCD panel hard to focus by
Will cost you a fortune in lenses
Large files sizes
JPEG HDR mode
No in
Camera rating
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
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...
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, ...
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Unheardof resolution, Outstanding images, even in low light, Dual CF/SD card slots, Sharp HD video
Slow burst shooting, Clunky user settings
Are 36.3 megapixels overdoing it? Experts say no way. In tests, the Nikon D800 balances record-breaking high-def detail with great color, clarity and everything else that makes images look splendid. Thus the D800 leapfrogs into our Best Reviewed spot, bea...
Abstract: The 36 megapixels Nikon D800 just got a full-review published. This is a high-end DSLR with a wealth of advanced features, including everything one expects of a professional camera. This DSLR produces the highest resolution images of any cam...
Excellent image quality, Large files that allow for cropping, Broad dynamic range, Sophisticated feature set, Expanded video functionality
No "small" RAW options, CF and SD card slots vs. dual CF slots, Moderate 4fps continuous shooting, Focus hunting in video AF
With its 36 megapixel sensor, sophisticated feature set and amazing image quality, the Nikon D800 offers a solid--and more affordable--alternative to photographers who crave medium-format files without stretching a budget to the breaking point. It's no ...
What’s not to like? Share & EnjoyTweet Author: 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
It will take some practice to familiarize yourself with many of the Nikon D800’s controls and the endless creative possibilities represented by Custom Functions and menu options. Even experienced Nikon shooters may take a bit longer than the pick-it-up...
