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.
There needs to be one more FX camera in the lineup – call it the D800S or D700+ or whatever.. Something that relates to the D4 the way the D700 related to the D3 family – 16MP, 1080p HD, good high ISO performance. Then the D400 needs to replace the D300s at the top of the DX chain – and it obviously needs to be a step up from the D7000 – better 1080p HD video, 16MP, better high ISO, fit/finish etc.
Would have much preferred to see these specs in a ‘pro’ body like the D4. Love the MP count, love the price. Now how does Nikon justify a D3x for $8k vs the D800 for $3k?
What I’ve seen from a photographer (Cliff Mautner) whom actually used the D800 on the field, the images are fab and the quality of the 100% crops at high iso are better then I expected!
The new Nikon looks a perfect companion to a D4\D3s or why not, even a D700! The price of the body is fine, the battery pack, however, it’s a bit on the steep side!!
You have to get what suits your needs!
I see the D800 as a D3x on a budget, more megapixels at 5000 megadollars less! And with the apparently brilliant video of the D800 you could even film yourself, on a Caribbean beach, counting all the thousands of dollars you saved!!
I can see the D800 joining my other two bodies soon.
36 megapixel? My first thought was has Nikon done something amazing or is this the world’s most expensive point-n-shoot camera? If it were any other camera company other than Nikon I would laugh it off as a way to pander to marketing hype and grab a few quick sales. Image quality; however, has always been a Nikon prerequisite. I’m fascinated by this megapixel monster. Can’t wait to read the reviews.
Here’s one from an ex Nikon guy considering flip flopping back. Have they fixed the build quality especially the round toggle on the back ?
I shoot at least 3000 to 5000 images a day (not a joke) 5 days a week and when I owned the original D1X and the D2X it couldn’t handle the work load. It was constantly in the shop and NPS even gave me a replacement at one point! I’d love to hear anybody’s thoughts.
Thanks Paul.
ps: Chase, if you read this. Thanks for sharing mate !