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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
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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
Abstract: In Photography Land, the full frame DSLR market is mostly governed by Canon and Nikon. Up until the release of the Nikon D800, Canon had ruled the roost with the 5D Mark II for one prodigious reason: its scintillating HD video capture. The Mark II's compe...
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Published: 2012-05-29, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent high ISO performance. High-resolution full-frame sensor. Fast focus and performance. Excellent viewfinder.
Slower to focus in Live View. Must initiate autofocus manually during video recording
The full-frame Nikon D800 manages to deliver 36 megapixels of resolution, without sacrificing image quality at high ISOs. It only shoots 4 frames per second, but that should be sufficient for event photographers, landscape shooters, and well-heeled enthu...
The Nikon D700 has been a hot seller ever since it was introduced back in the summer of 2008. It had a great sensor, a robust but relatively lightweight body and a comprehensive feature set, and was sold at a price that many thought was reasonable for...
Abstract: The Nikon D800 is the best camera I've ever used and makes me want to stay out all day shooting photos instead of working. I'll share my initial impressions of the D800 in this article and a couple of sample photos.At $2,999, the D800 is built for photo e...
In many ways the D800 doesn't feel like a natural upgrade to the D700, but rather a new line in Nikon's full-frame DSLR line-up. While the D700 was a great all-round full-frame DSLR, the D800 is slightly more specialised - whereas the D700 was seen as ...
Abstract: The excitement surrounding the announcement of the full frame Nikon D800 has been unprecedented.One of the key topics of conversation about the new camera has been its class-leading effective pixel count of 36.3 million – perhaps proving that the pixel ra...
Abstract: The Nikon D800 runs full HD video resolution at 1080 shoots in 30p and 24p and 720 at 60p and 30p. It's a pretty sweet camera and Nikon has already sent Videomaker one to check out - watch for that review coming to a computer near you very very soon.UPDAT...
Published: 2012-04-02, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
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
AdvertisementIf 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...
Abstract: Nikon DSLR user having used a D3x for about 3 years, I would lie if I wrote that my photography has been significantly limited by equipment. The D3x remains a brilliant imaging device usable in a wide variety of situations...
