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.
We purchased a D7000 last year over a 2nd 300S body for video production and have gotten beautiful results – check out the video to promote volunteering for Wyoming Fire Dept at wyohfire.org all shot on D7000 & gopro. Cant wait to see what the D800 will bring to shooting dslr video.
RATIONAL RESPONSE: 36MP!? Are effing kidding me? $3,300 is just the start of cost because I am going to need to upgrade my cards, RAM, etc. I hardly shoot any video. Way more camera then I need at this time. EMOTIONAL RESPONSE: I want to make love with this camera.
Does anyone know if it has an “Exposure Simulation” feature for Live View?
It’s worth mentioning it’ll be available in two versions – D800 and D800E (which has ability to disable optical low-pass filter).
As a landscape shooter I’m thrilled to see the direction Nikon has taken with the D800. I was just talking with National Geographic Photographer Raymond Gehman last night, and we both concur…..this is a camera we look forward to shoot with.
-Shane