Nikon D800 36.3 MP CMOS FX DSLR Camera
Nikon D800 is a full-frame upgraded DSLR camera specially designed to appeal to professional photographers and advanced enthusiasts. The effective resolution of this camera makes it the leading machine in the category. The camera offers stellar photos, excellent videos, speedy performance, and a relatively streamlined shooting design. The camera features extremely low noise, incredible dynamic range, the most faithful colors, the broadest tonal range, superior performance, speed, handling and a fully integrated imaging system and end results of the highest quality. The build quality is top-notch and feels very professional in the hand.
Features
With a resolution of 36.3 megapixels on the FX-format sensor, the image quality would be second to none, and you could witness tonal range and precision rendered to supreme clarity, depth, and texture. The images have poster-size prints without sacrificing any detail. The ISO range is from 100 to 6,400 and can be expanded to 25,600, which is helpful in shooting from dawn to dusk, creating unlimited creative opportunities. Nikon’s 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.
The camera has an Advanced Scene Recognition System featuring a 91,000-pixel RGB light meter capable of rendering unprecedented levels of accuracy, flash control, face recognition, and auto-white balance. You can record full HD 1080p at 30/25/24p or 720p at 60/50p in AVC-HD format. 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 delivers instant and pinpoint focus. 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.
The camera has an ergonomically designed body that allows extraordinary photography and videography. Movie recording, live view, white balance, and picture control can be performed at the touch of a 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.
The LCD screen provides 100% coverage and has an anti-glare coating and auto-brightness control for ease of viewing. Magnesium alloy construction and environmental sealing make the D800 comfortable and suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
The accessories include Nikon D800 SLR Digital Camera, EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Battery (1900mAh), and an MH-25 Quick Charger for EN-EL15 Battery 1 Year Warranty, DK-17 Finder Eyepiece, 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, 1-Year Limited Warranty
Pros
➢ Excellent high ISO performance
➢ High-resolution full-frame sensor
➢ Fast focus and performance
➢ Auto shutter speed control for auto ISO
➢ Excellent 3.2-inch LCD screen
➢ Greatly enhanced video recording
➢ Excellent viewfinder
➢ Excellent Ergonomic Body
➢ Lots of options to customize controls and operations
➢ Phenomenal image quality in all conditions
➢ 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors
➢ Dual card system
Cons
➢ Slower to focus in Live View
➢ The sensor produces huge file sizes
➢ 4fps max speed shooting
➢ A bit lower battery life
Our Take
This camera is an unbelievable bargain for the super-high-resolution images it produces. You will definitely be impressed with the image quality, exceptional low-light performance, and pro-feature set. The ergonomics are terrific, and it has full manual control with live previewing, aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation during Live View video mode. This is a great camera for video enthusiasts or professional photographers. The only downside is that it produces very heavy files.