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Nikon D800 36.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (OLD MODEL)

Product Packaging:Standard Packaging Product Description 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 broa...

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Glass

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Performance

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Lense

(38 reviews)
Quality

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Focus

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Day

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Rate

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People

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Af problem

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Reviews around tune (4.70 of 5)

  • I also experimented with using autofocus fine tune on individual lenses.
  • Also on the last occasion, the fine tune settings shifted requiring optimization recalibration of all my lenses
  • On the second two cameras (i.e. the replacements), I did all of the above and then repeated after setting the appropriate AF Fine Tune per lens.
  • AF fine tune would NOT solve this issue
  • AF Fine Tune, in some cases, seemed to reduce the problem.
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Reviews around color (4.45 of 5)

  • It has amazing clarity, color and does great in low light.
  • The camera renders beautiful color tones, particularly skin tones
  • The D800 focuses easily in very low light and the high ISO noise levels and color rendition are among the best of any camera - from any maker, at any price
  • The Canon 5D MkIII's sensor has less dynamic range, 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.
  • All the pictures were sharp (with dramatic detail), properly exposed and with great color.
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Reviews around feature (4.41 of 5)

  • The features are all great and focusing works really well even in very, very, very low light.
  • the shutter sound is a little different from what i am used to ... as in a little louder.... kind of nervous to use it at my first wedding lol but it is a super great camera!
  • These two features beat any problems this camera may, perceivably, have I highly recommend buying this camera.
  • In near direct sunlight, these features are really works great!
  • It is completely useless, a feature that should not be included unless they can get to work properly
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Reviews around result (4.28 of 5)

  • I put my old Hasselblad 80mm Zeiss Planar on this camera, using a Fotodiox adapter, and the results were absolutely stunning.
  • One has to be precise with his/her settings, at the right exposure and optimal shutter speed, results can be absolutely mind-blowing.
  • I've been using the same model and setup for the past year, damn the result is terrible, she looked like the HULK.Nikon, shame on you, you have cost me lots of money to ship the unit to Qatar and now i have to pay shipping and taxes again for new unit, how bad can this be
  • In short, I am having to apply extreme AF settings to get sharp focus results with my lenses.
  • This is a camera body that has helped me deliver some outstanding results
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Reviews around sensor (4.28 of 5)

  • BUT, I have already had to send it back to Nikon TWICE, once for a focusing issue (which is well documented apparently) and also for a potential sensor failure where it corrupted the files in one of my shoots!!!
  • If under warranty, you can send back in to Nikon to clean the sensor of the oil specks but you will do this more than once if you don't learn to clean it yourself.
  • This sensor is so good that it will show up anything less
  • Is this due to the better sensor or the better imaging processor?6
  • Sent the camera in for "adjustment" - left sensor got much better but center sensor now is completely blurry
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Reviews around glass (4.22 of 5)

  • f/2.8G lens roughly two weeks after the camera but was denied this rebate.
  • Until I can afford the 85/1.4, this glass will remain my "portrait" lens.70-200 VR: DX just as good as on the D200.
  • the shutter sound is a little different from what i am used to ... as in a little louder.... kind of nervous to use it at my first wedding lol but it is a super great camera!
  • This is not the kind of camera you use with cheap glass, so I got a Zeiss ZF2 25mm f/2 wide angle to go with it.
  • On a sturdy tripod with the mirror locked up and good glass the detail captured on that little sensor is amazing.
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Reviews around performance (4.06 of 5)

  • THE CAMERA PRODUCES CLEAN AND SHARP IMAGES WITH FAST AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM, EXCELLENT VIDEOS, SPEEDY PERFORMANCE
  • This is not usually a problem as the sensor delivers outstanding high ISO performance - much better than the D7000 which was itself pretty darn good in low light
  • If you value great high ISO performance with straight out of camera JPGs, then the 5d3 has the advantage
  • The only real obstacle to solving this otherwise easily avoidable problem (in any camera) is inadequate processor performance
  • If you're looking for excellent ISO performance, this camera is actually very hard to beat.
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Reviews around lense (3.97 of 5)

  • And you don't want to just strap any mediocre lenses on this baby.
  • : On my D300 I have had some issues with older non-AF-S lenses due to relatively slow focus rate by the mechanical drive
  • The trouble I had with the cheaper lenses was a tendency to back focus when I was using faster F stops
  • Poor lenses will produce poor photos on any camera made
  • Simply put i dont care that the left focal points do not work well with fast lenses
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Reviews around quality (3.75 of 5)

  • I really want to rate it 5 stars but can only give one because of the poor quality control from Nikon.
  • Besides the poor quality control, the camera has wonderful ergonomics.
  • However, its rewards in terms of outstanding image quality are unmatched
  • A fairly minor issue considering the quality of the images, but still, I loved that little thing
  • Do you already have some quality, full frame glass you can slap on it?
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Reviews around focus (3.39 of 5)

  • focus also did not work many times ,later I tested the Left focus,right focus and it was an evident issue
  • The left focus problems that have plagued so many other users has not been an issue for me
  • I purchased the camera from crutchfield and it had the left focus and right focus issues.
  • AF is a total failure: Back focus, front focus, Left sensor issue
  • Each time the viewer picked the left focus point images as less well focused
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Reviews around day (2.71 of 5)

  • but I do miss the days when everything was cheaper, lighter, smaller and simpler!
  • If the camera worked as it should it would be wonderful, however in my limited experience it doesn't
  • the shutter sound is a little different from what i am used to ... as in a little louder.... kind of nervous to use it at my first wedding lol but it is a super great camera!
  • I did not at first and my images were not as sharp as I wanted them to be
  • Until I can afford the 85/1.4, this glass will remain my "portrait" lens.70-200 VR: DX just as good as on the D200.
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Reviews around rate (1.95 of 5)

  • Until I can afford the 85/1.4, this glass will remain my "portrait" lens.70-200 VR: DX just as good as on the D200.
  • This camera has 1 drawback to my shooting - the slow frame rate on continuous high speed shooting
  • If the camera worked as it should it would be wonderful, however in my limited experience it doesn't
  • The D800's slow frame rate also means that it it not a good camera for sports or wildlife photography
  • I would buy the D800 if I need the mega pixel badly but it has no use for me other than chewing up my memory and slowing down the frame rate
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Reviews around people (1.88 of 5)

  • There are major problems and Nikon KNOWS and is jerking people around.
  • I'd like to thank those people who gave this one and two stars.
  • I am aware that some people got lucky that some Nikon service centers were able to fix those problems, but I also notice that there are many reports saying their camera came back without fixing or being worse
  • It is leaking lubricant or oil on the 2nd replacement body.... see update below!1st I did was to test the left focus to see if I have the problem as some people reported.
  • The D4 is for the few who require extra speed and don't want high density sensors; the D800 will undoubtedly leave most people feeling elated.
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Reviews around review (1.69 of 5)

  • So to all the people with the negative reviews about the camera please first check your settings, and try it out fully before claiming that you have a faulty unit!!!I may have gotten lucky with my d800 or I never noticed
  • If you are interested in this camera you have probably read a lot of reviews on Amazon as well asDP reviews and Ken Rockwell
  • This is my second rewrite of my original, somewhat negative, review of the Nikon D800; the others having been written, then revised, at one and six months after purchase.
  • The reviews that I've been getting on the camera have been great except for the constant talk about a moires patter (which I did notice) on your images that need to be corrected in post production...which many of us don't really have time for
  • the criteria of FX sensor with the size of a D300S.There are many positive reviews of how good this camera is, and I agree
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Reviews around af problem (1.62 of 5)

  • It would have taken them literally seconds to test and find whether or not there are AF problems.
  • Nikon truely shines with its built-in flash as it comes quite handy for fill-in flash
  • Many other users have reported AF problems but certainly not every D800 user has.
  • I did not at first and my images were not as sharp as I wanted them to be
  • D7000 was the only latest Nikon where I experienced AF problems in low light.
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Reviews around unit (1.43 of 5)

  • Is this a major problem, no it is not, but there is a problem that needs to be solved, why do I pay a full price for a defective unit
  • I think the unit I received may have had some focusing issues, but the shutter release button definitely fell out
  • It will take some time to learn all the "bells and whistles" (if ever…) of the D800, but I'm very glad I decided to acquire one of the best photographic units ever made!
  • My test included shooting test target such as Siemens, strips suggest by Thom Hogan and real life test, I concluded my unit has the problem.
  • Since several of you just keep coming back spewing hate because I only gave one star to what I believe was a defective unit, let me add that today I received my new D4 and all I can say is WOW
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Reviews around tint (1.00 of 5)

  • My only complaint would be the yellowish tint of the LCD display, which can be annoying
  • Assuming you can get your hands on a copy that doesn't have any of the well-known issues (focus and green tint), you'll be pleased with this camera.
  • Placed the order on Apr 1 knowing the fact that some of the users have already reported issues with this product i.e. green tint on the lcd and left AF
  • I have not experienced the green tint but my camera does suffer from very pronounced issues with the left focus point
  • These helped, but did not solve the very undesirable tint cast over each frame

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Reviews around motion blur (1.00 of 5)

  • At this point, my only issues with the D800 would be the lack of sharpness (due to motion blurring) at lower shutter speeds.
  • After using the D700 for several years, I really miss the autofocus M-C-S switch
  • To do this on the D800 you have to bump up the ISO to 6400 in order to avoid motion blur and then because of the high pixel density on the sensor your images are full of chroma noise
  • Nikon have posted a technical guide for this camera which advises on how to deal with motion blur
  • For example, a picture that was taken with slight motion blur at 100% pixel peep will disappear when I re-size it to 12MP
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More about Nikon D800 36.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (OLD MODEL)

  • Product Packaging:Standard Packaging Product Description 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.