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 am really surprised by the number of people who feel the 36mp is overkill. This much information gives you flexibility when it comes to cropping or making large prints. And from the samples I have seen, the quality seems to be great up to 6400. I don’t need the crazy high ISOs of the D4. I will just do more in-camera editing to help limit what goes on the computer. For the type of work I shoot, this camera is a dream for both me and my clients.
D700 prices should be falling soon……..hmmmm could always use a couple spares.
Besides, my RZ shoots just fine for big prints.
In this imperfect world, an camera that allows us to capture the true impact of humans on the planet is a a good thing. Reshaping public opinion required compelling images. I think the D800 is work a shot…
As a D700 shooter this looks like it could be a complete disappointment. I’ll reserve judgement until I’ve had a chance to play with is, but the first thing that comes to mind is low light sensitivity. I love what my D700 can do with high ISO in low light. If it is not as amazing, then it’s a loser for me. I don’t care about video. I just want a great DSLR that’s a better still camera then what I have. If Nikon can produce that I’ll be happy.
Well, the 36mp doesn’t really seem necessary unless your doing art reproduction or perhaps product photography. Something where you need a massive amount of spacial resolution to capture the finest detail. But with all that spacial resolution your going to give up tonal resolution and dynamic range theoretically. With the pixel’s being so small the noise is obviously going to go up, which is why the ISO doesn’t go up as high as people these days think it should go up too. I guess it depends on whether you want to spend money on a camera with a crazy amount of spacial resolution or go for something else. Technically most people don’t need that amount. Especially if your shooting stuff like portraits and weddings where tonal resolution is probably more important.