Nikon D800 Summary

The Nikon D800 has impressive specifications but that is just the beginning. Its 36 MP sensor with ISO 50-25600 sensitivity is capable of shooting at 4 FPS and capturing full 1080p HD. It includes a 51-point autofocus system and all features expected from a professional DSLR, including a large 100% coverage viewfinder and sturdy weatherproof body with dual control-dials.

With its ultra-high resolution, the D800 can capture more details than any camera other than the almost identical D800E
Nikon D800E which does not feature an anti-alias filter. It manages to keep image noise extremely low and delivers highly usable results at all standard ISO sensitivities. Dynamic-range is excellent too.

Metering is generally good but certainly conservative. Color rendition is quite natural and automatic white-balance works well under natural light. Under indoor lighting, however, it struggles but this is easy to work around.

The Nikon D800 has a super-fast autofocus system and operates very quickly. Its continuous drive only goes to 4 FPS without the optional battery grip due to the processing power required. This makes it less suitable for action photography than lower-resolution models like the 11 FPS 16 Megapixels D4
Nikon D4.

There is only one word of caution with this camera: lenses. To obtain the best image quality, the D800 requires the best lenses and each of those easily cost at least half the price of the camera.

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