Nikon D800 via B&H
Here’s some highlighted specs:
_36.3 megapixel, full-frame sensor (FX)
_up to 5fps still image shooting
_1080pHD video 24 or 30fps
_ISO Range 100-6400 (extendable from 25,600)
_Live View + External Monitor viewing for professional video applications
_Built in external microphone with audio monitoring capabilities via external headphones
_Twin card slots – one Compact Flash and one SD
_weight = 2 pounds 3 oz
The curve balls for me? The megapixels. There’s a lot of em. Also, this is geared a lot more toward video than I would have anticipated. But beyond that… Please note I HAVE NOT touched one of these cameras, and like the D4, NO I didn’t shoot the campaign. I haven’t yet spent time with the camera to tell you any gory details, although I’m assuming I’ll be able to chat more soon.
Aesthetics? Click thru a range of images of the camera via the above tabs.
So.. I (we) knew this was coming, but rather than me spouting off about having played with the system (I can’t – although some of you journalist types have I’m sure), or telling you what your feelings about this system should be (I won’t), I’m turning the tables on you.
What’s your take? Love, hate, indifferent? Insights?
[Reminder that Nikon plays close attention to this blog, so your comments on this post – glowing or otherwise – might help inform Nikon about what your thinking.]Link to all the Nikon D800 details and/or purchase here via B&H.
I’ll echo other’s sentiments re the D400 wish list. Nikon could address many concerns/needs by making the D400 full frame, adding value by further distinguishing each DSLR’s role. I’d be happy with the 12 MP as in the D700, but don’t think they should go higher than 16 MP.
The D700 is such a near perfect balance for still shooters: low light performance, file size, responsiveness, general performance, etc. So preserve this balance, add video and let pros and prosumers choose between the D400, D800, D4 based on their needs.
So, Nikon, if you’re reading this, it’s hard to justify sacrificing the value the current D700 offers. Yes, we need to move forward given the remarkable new technology. Yet, MPs and sensor sizes are all about physics. Currently, the D700 has found an impressive equilibrium. Why not bring this to the D400?
was hoping for more than just 15/51 cross-type focus points… :-/
btw, was really hoping that the D800 was going to be the body that kept me form dropping Nikon for the big “C”. But with the possible issue of NIKON NOT selling parts to 3rd party repair shops and lack of a decent CPS type support (at least one that you don’t need to be Chase to join) kinda make me weary of staying.
I’m fine with large megapixel count as long as the camera can deliver a decent image. The pixel density is about the same as the D7000 and its’ video looks great. The main thing I’m interested in is how well the video quality will look downscailing a 36mp full frame sensor to 1080p.
I was hoping for a smaller D4. I wanted its high native ISO and although not expecting the same high fps I did want at least the same as the D700.
I don’t see why they didn’t do like the D3 make and X which was high mega pixels.
What is a “Built-in External” microphone? It’s either built-in or it’s external.
It’s probably a miss type. The word “jack” was omitted.