Main features of Nikon D800

1. New Nikon FX format CMOS image sensor

D800 is equipped with a new Nikon FX format CMOS image sensor and new digital image processing specially designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras EXPEED 3. This image processor provides faster processing speed and better performance. The camera also uses 36.3 million effective pixels. Used with NIKKOR lenses that produce sharp images, images can be displayed at a resolution comparable to that of medium-format digital cameras.

To meet the needs of professional photographers, the standard sensitivity range of the D800 is ISO 100-6400, and it can also support ISO 50 equivalent (Lo 1) up to ISO 25600 (Hi 2) Sensitivity provides outstanding images and quality when shooting still images and movies in low-light environments such as before dawn or dusk.

2. More accurate advanced scene recognition system with new 91,000-pixel RGB sensor

D800 is equipped with a new approximately 91,000-pixel RGB sensor. After detecting facial information in the frame, 3D Color Matrix Metering III performs exposure control based on the brightness of the face, allowing the face to optimize exposure even under backlit conditions. In addition, the camera takes full advantage of an incredibly high-resolution metering sensor with 91,000 pixels, analyzing every scene in extreme detail to provide autofocus, autoexposure, i-TTL flash control, and automatic White balance provides more precise control.

3. Multi-area mode Full HD animation provides two animation format options for animation recording

Thanks to the optimized processing of information by the 3.6.3-megapixel image sensor, the D800 recording 's animations are rendered in outstanding high resolution. The camera supports full HD animation recording at 1920 × 1080p/30fps. Users can choose FX-based animation format or DX-based animation format for recording according to the recording conditions. The FX-based animation format renders a shallow depth of field with a defocused effect, while the DX-based animation format can bring the subject closer when used with a wide-angle lens.

D800 is also equipped with a headphone jack that supports precise sensitivity adjustment. The camera supports simultaneous display of animations (or animation live view display) on the camera display and external monitors. In addition, in response to the needs of professional photographers for uncompressed animation files, the D800 can record animations directly to an external HDMI recorder in animation live view mode. The D800 also provides a time-lapse shooting function, which captures images at specified time intervals and turns the images into a time-lapse animation to show the changes that occur over time in a specific scene.

4. Approximately 100%*1 viewfinder screen coverage and a lightweight, waterproof and dustproof body

The D800 viewfinder supports approximately 100%*1 screen coverage and a magnification of approximately 0.7x*2. The camera's magnesium alloy body gives it the same level of durability as the D700, but is about 10% lighter.

5. The multi-functional power battery pack MB-D12 (optional) supports high-speed continuous shooting and multiple types of batteries

MB-D12 supports lithium-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL15 and EN-EL18, regular AA batteries, and power adapter EH-5 a/b (for use with power connector EP-5B). Installing the MB-D12 on the D800 can achieve a high-speed continuous shooting speed of approximately 6 fps* in the DX format image area. The MB-D12 also provides controls such as a dedicated shutter release button, AF-ON button and multi selector to facilitate vertical composition shooting. In addition, this camera uses the same sealed design and magnesium alloy body as the D800, with excellent waterproof and dustproof performance.

6. Other functions and features of the D800

* 51-point autofocus system, improved subject capture and focus performance in dim light environments. Additionally, the 11 focus points (5 in the center and 3 on either side) are fully functional when used with a lens with a maximum aperture of f/8.

* 3.2-inch, approximately 921,000 dots, tempered glass LCD monitor with automatic brightness control and wide viewing angle

* Virtual horizon on monitor and viewfinder Displays the degree of sideways tilt (rotation) and front-to-back tilt of the camera

* The new shutter element has passed approximately 200,000 release tests and supports maximum shutter speeds of 1/8000 sec and 1/250 sec. Second flash sync speed

* Approximately 4 fps (FX format/5:4 image area) or 5 fps* (DX format/1.2x image area) continuous shooting Speed

* When powered by Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL15

* Dual CF and SD card slots

* SuperSpeed ??USB compatible (USB 3.0 )

7. The D800E has 36.3 million effective pixels, and its specifications can present higher resolution

For certain subjects, scenes or shooting conditions, the D800E can Jagginess and moire appearing in the image may be more noticeable. The infrared coating and anti-reflective coating of the optical low-pass filters of the D800 and D800E models have the same performance.