Nikon D800 review: specs and price
Nikon D800
Why is Nikon D800 better than the average?
- Sensor size?
35.9 x 24mmvs260.67mm - Megapixels (main camera)?
36.3MPvs18.01MP - Maximum light sensitivity?
25600 ISOvs25079.88 ISO - Battery life (CIPA)?
900shotsvs411.84shots - Noise?
2853 ISOvs1216.06 ISO - Image quality?
95vs71.41 - Fastest shutter speed?
1/8000svs1/3126s - Viewfinder coverage?
100%vs98.44%
Price comparison
Nikon D800
Buy used:
$1,002.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON...BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON D800 D800E EN-EL18 Battery Grip MB-D12 | $9.45 | |||
| Viewfinder Rubber Eyecup Eye Cup as DK-1...Viewfinder Rubber Eyecup Eye Cup as DK-19 DK19 for Nikon D5 D4 D4s D850 D810 D810A D800 D800E D500 D700 D3X D3s D3 D2X D2H F6 | $1.05 | |||
| New OEM Back cover Navigational Button K...New OEM Back cover Navigational Button Key Rubber For Nikon D800 D800E | $7.69 | |||
| Top Cover Button AF-ON Button Replacemen...Top Cover Button AF-ON Button Replacement Repair Part For Nikon D800 D800E SLR | $15.99 | |||
| Original Digital Camera Replacement For ...Original Digital Camera Replacement For Nikon D800 D800E Bottom Base Cover Plate Repair Part | $15.52 | |||
Design
1.weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Nikon D800
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
2.Has a built-in focus motor
✔Nikon D800
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
3.is dustproof and water-resistant
✔Nikon D800
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
4.weight
900g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
6.has an optical viewfinder
✔Nikon D800
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
7.Has a hot shoe
✔Nikon D800
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
8.resolution
1176 x 784px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
9.screen resolution
921k dots
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
Optics
1.sensor size
35.9 x 24mm
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
4.maximum light sensitivity
25600 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
6.has AF tracking
✔Nikon D800
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
7.Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔Nikon D800
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
8.fastest shutter speed
1/8000s
A faster maximum shutter speed allows taking pictures of fast moving subjects without blur.
9.shoots raw
✔Nikon D800
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
Videography
1.video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
✔Nikon D800
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
4.Has timelapse function
✔Nikon D800
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
5.has a 24p cinema mode
✔Nikon D800
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
1.has a microphone input
✔Nikon D800
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
3.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Nikon D800
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Battery
1.Battery life (CIPA)
900shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
2.has a removable battery
✔Nikon D800
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
3.has a rechargeable battery
✔Nikon D800
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
4.has a battery level indicator
✔Nikon D800
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
5.battery power
1900mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
1.noise
2853 ISO
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
3.color depth
25.3bits
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
4.Has a remote control
✔Nikon D800
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
5.has an external memory slot
✔Nikon D800
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
6.dynamic range
14.4Evs
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
7.has an HDMI output
✔Nikon D800
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
8.has an accelerometer
✔Nikon D800
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
9.Has dual card slots
✔Nikon D800
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
Price comparison
Nikon D800
Buy used:
$1,002.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON...BL-5 Battery Chamber Cap Cover for NIKON D800 D800E EN-EL18 Battery Grip MB-D12 | $9.45 | |||
| Viewfinder Rubber Eyecup Eye Cup as DK-1...Viewfinder Rubber Eyecup Eye Cup as DK-19 DK19 for Nikon D5 D4 D4s D850 D810 D810A D800 D800E D500 D700 D3X D3s D3 D2X D2H F6 | $1.05 | |||
| New OEM Back cover Navigational Button K...New OEM Back cover Navigational Button Key Rubber For Nikon D800 D800E | $7.69 | |||
| Top Cover Button AF-ON Button Replacemen...Top Cover Button AF-ON Button Replacement Repair Part For Nikon D800 D800E SLR | $15.99 | |||
| Original Digital Camera Replacement For ...Original Digital Camera Replacement For Nikon D800 D800E Bottom Base Cover Plate Repair Part | $15.52 | |||
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