Nikon announces a revolutionary new 36.3-megapixel FX-format digital SLR camera, the Nikon D800. The new Nikon D800 is designed to meet the future needs of photography and video today. It uses a variety of new technologies to achieve amazing depth and detail in stills and TV-quality video.
– 36.3-megapixel FX-format sensor and class-leading autofocus system provide unprecedented depth and detail in still images. Full HD D-movie gives you the flexibility you need to broadcast quality video.
– 36.3 Megapixel full frame CMOS sensor
– ISO sensitivity 100-6400: Can be raised to an equivalent of 25,600 ISO units or lowered to an equivalent of 50 ISO units.
– Sequential shooting at 4 frames per second in FX/5 : 4 cropping mode. Shoot at 5 frames per second in 1.2x/DX.
– Full HD D-Movie recording in FX and DX Full HD 1080p at 30p, 25p and 24p.
KEY FEATURES:
– 36.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor full frame with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.
– ISO sensitivity 100-6400: can be increased to an equivalent of 25,600 ISO units or decreased to an equivalent of 50 ISO units.
– Sequential shooting at 4 frames per second in FX/5 crop modes: 4 crop modes. Shooting at 5 frames per second in 1.2x/DX cropping modes.
– Full HD video recording in FX and DX 1080p formats at 30p, 25p and 24p using the D-video multi-format function. Maximum recording time is approx. 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Provides uncompressed HDMI output to external devices and high-precision audio control.
– Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system: Selectable and customizable with 9, 21 or 51 focus points. Sensitivity down to -2 EV ISO 100, 20 °C .
– EXPEED 3 image-processing system with 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion and 16-bit image processing, resulting in brilliant color gradation.
– LCD monitor with 8 cm diagonal and 921 thousand pixels. Dots with automatic brightness adjustment, anti-reflective coating and a wide color range.
– 3D color matrix metering Ⅲ: 91K AE AF sensor. pixels and face recognition at all times.
– One hundred percent viewfinder coverage and three framing modes: 5 : 4, 1.2x and DX-format, with viewfinder masking.
– Quiet Shutter Mode: Ideal for precision photography with a quiet shutter thanks to the significant reduction in noise from the camera’s mirror return mechanism.
– Ultra-precise and reliable shutter: a standard rating of 200,000 shutter cycles with a minimum shutter speed of 1/8000 s and flash sync to 1/250 s.
– Media: CF and SD card slots.
– Built-in i-TTL Speedlight flash: HF/lead number is approx. 12, 24 mm lens coverage.
– Wear-resistant magnesium alloy body: Waterproof and dustproof.
– Supports wireless LAN and Ethernet networks with optional WT-4 wireless transmitter.
Consumer magazine commentary. Photo & Technique
The Nikon D800 SLR camera seems to be highly regarded, but is it really the coolest camera out there? Is there any other camera that can top its features and performance?