And so, A new 36 Megapixel Full Frame HD-SLR emerges...
EXPECTATIONS SURPASSED: THE 36.3-MEGAPIXEL NIKON D800 IS THE MULTIMEDIA HD-SLR THAT SHATTERS CONVENTIONAL RESOLUTION BARRIERS FOR MAXIMUM FIDELITY
I like the pricing a lot! USD2995 for D800, USD3299 for D800E. Honestly, when i heard 36 megapixels full frame, i was thinking... damn, too expensive surely! So this pricing is truly a welcome surprise. ;)
Wow, 36 megapixels is 7360 x 4912 in resolution. I expect some 76+mb per raw file, and tiff roughly 200mb to 300mb. Studying the specs, D800 is almost identical to the D4 minus the pro grip and outweighs the D4 with a stunning amount of megapixels! More than double! Its also slightly smaller and 100g lighter than the D700 while sporting a 3.2 inch lcd screen & USB3! The video specs.. surely a videographers dream come true as well.
D800E is the same but without a Anti-Aliasing filter.
D800E is the same but without a Anti-Aliasing filter.
Here are some key differences & improvements compared to D700:
- 36.3MP CMOS sensor (compared to 12.1MP)
- 15.3MP DX-format capture mode (compared to 5MP)
- 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, rated to -2EV (compared to -1EV)
- ISO 100-6400 extendable to ISO 25,600 equiv (compared to ISO 200-6400, extendable to ISO 12,800)
- 1080p video at 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, up to 24Mbps, with uncompressed HDMI output and audio monitoring options
- 3.2", 921,000 dot LCD with anti-fog layer (compared to 3in, 921k-dot)
- Maximum 4fps continuous shooting in FX mode, 6fps in DX mode (compared to 8fps in FX mode)
- Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000 pixel metering sensor (compared to 1005-pixel)
- 'Expeed 3' Image Processing
- Dual-axis Virtual Horizon (on LCD screen/viewfinder) (compared to single-axis)
Hands-on Preview: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikonD800/
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