I am an owner of a Nikon D3S and D300S, both are 12MP and with fast frame rate. I have a range of fast/pro grade lenses. I focus mainly on landscape and [natural light]portrait. I also do quite a bit of street photography.D800 is long awaited and fit in nicely the criteria of FX sensor with the size of a D300S.There are many positive reviews of how good this camera is, and I agree.For this "review", I will not go through the pros and cons, the pluses and minuses of this camera. Rather, I want to share the experience of jumping from low [12] MP, fast frame rate DSLR to one with 3 times the resolution and much slower frame rate.To manage camera blur, the rule of thumb that we were taught is to make sure the shutter speed is at about 1/focal length of the lens. If one uses a 50mm lens, the the shutter speed should be around 1/50 of a second. It could be slower if the lens has a VR.This rule of thumb does not work well with D800 due to the very high MP. I didn't know that before.The first day I had it, I shoot it in a public park. I used it with a Nikkor 50mm f1.4D. It was a cloudy day, I shoot with base ISO of 100, Aperture prior at F/2. and my shutter speed at that time was about 1/30s. The images at 100% was blurry.I bumped up the ISO to 200 and increase the shutter speed to 1/60s. Still blurry but better.I gradually bumped up the ISO until it reached 400 and shutter 1/125s. Only then the shutter speed is fast enough to stop the blur.The next day, I used it indoor with a volunteer model. I used a SB-700 flashgun with a Nikkor 85mm f1.4G, aperture priority at F/4, and the camera selected a shutter speed of 1/60s. Most of the images at that shutter shutter speed were blurry. With the experience the day before, I bumped the ISO up and increase the shutter speed to 1/160s before the blur subsided.I discussed this issues with a few friends who also own D3X, they confirmed that based on their experience, it will be difficult to handhold a high MP DSLR without the shutter speed at least twice the focal length of the lens (i.e., 1/[focal length * 2]). I did a few more testing afterward and learned that to be absolutely free of blur, the "new" rule of thumb for minimum shutter speed without causing a blur when using a D800 is 1/[focal length * 3]. In layman term, if you use a 50mm lens, your best bet of having a perfectly sharp image is to shoot with a shutter speed of 1/150s. Of course, with VR, it can be slower.This camera is better suited for certain situations than others. For landscape photography where we tend to use a tripod,you will not have the blur problems as I mentioned. But for street photography where you tend to handhold, just need to watch out the shutter speed.
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Great detail in the pictures. Especially if you have a steady hand, take lots of quick shots, or use a tripod.
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I went from the Canon 5D to this D800 and the clarity is amazing. I was hesitant to spend money on a new camera, but I wish I had done it sooner. Switching to Nikon from Canon is a small learning curve, but so far I love it and would recommend it. If you're like me and like detail and to zoom and crop, this is the camera. 36MP allow for tight crisp images.
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The press release for the D800 came out the same day I'd ordered a 17-40 lens for my Canon 5D MK II. Before the new lens arrived I did a lot of research on the D800 and the 5D MK III. I returned the Canon lens unopened; I had to have the D800. For a variety of reasons including D800 availability, I waited a few months before buying. I expected to wait 2-3 months for delivery, but Amazon had them in stock and I received mine within four days of ordering: kudos to Amazon.As most reviewers have indicated, the camera is amazing so I'll try not to be repititious. When I did my research, a combination of factors (vs my 5D) convinced me to buy:1) After 20 years of large format photography, image quality is paramount to me and the 36mp really delivers. I had not expected such an improvement over the 5D's 22mp, but it is there. However as many have said, good lenses are a must. I started with Nikon's 17-35mm f2.8 zoom and I would only use similar quality glass on the D800.2) I find the ease of use of the D800 to be far superior to the 5D. I'm able to use a few buttons to quickly change key settings whereas the 5D often forced me to go into screen menus which slowed me down.3) The D800's bracketing ability was a real strong selling point for me as I do a significant amount of HDR work. The D800 allows you to easily set and make up to nine bracketed exposures. The 5D only allows up to three bracketed exposures at a time and you needed to go into on line screens (twice for a nine exposure sequence) to reset bracketing. The Nikon is significantly faster in this regard and less prone to getting knocked out of alignment by avoiding the bracketing adjustment process required on the 5D. In short, if you want to do a lot of HDR easily, this body is for you.4) The AF system on the Nikon is much better and faster than on the 5D (though the 5D MK III system is supposed to be much improved).5) The D800 was $500 cheaper than the new 5D MK III. I'm sure the MK III is a fine instrument but it didn't have the feature set of the D800 and therefore it was an easy decision for me.6) Two card slots and an on board flash top off the list of pluses for me.Two minor negatives: I wish the second card slot had been for CF cards but I' suspect it was a packaging issue for the engineers. The camera strap is too narrow with no padding and will have to be replaced.
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I would give it 10 stars!!!It's sensor is MASSIVE and noise level very very low. You can shoot and save at ISO1600 with almost no noise. And the noise at ISO1600 is looks like 400 speed film grain. Dial down to ISO100 and you get stunning dynamic range, say 14.4 F-stops...WOW! Add the lightning fast focus, bracketing, custom settings and 4fps and your set.And don't let to action shooters spin you a tale. This cam is a machine gun shooting beast at 4fps and a 14 frame buffer you can stop any action sequence. If 4fps isn't enough then 10fps won't matter...it comes down to photography timing and skills.The only down side to this camera is that it's so so good it will show a weak lens CLEARLY! You must get the best glass or don't bother with this camera. I use a Nikon 14-24 2.8G, Nikon 50mm 1.8G (Nikon 24-70 2.8G not sharp enough), and the Nikon 70-200 2.8G VR II. Hopefully Nikon will update it's 24-70 soon because it really falls behind it's siblings.I use to own a Canon 5D II with a complete set of prime lenses. The D800 is so sharp, that for the first time, I can take a distance landscape shot and actually see the layers of atmosphere pile up as the distance increases. (Nikon's 14-24 and 70-200 zooms are notably sharper than Canon's best primes) I had first thought that it was lens blur when it was actually ultra high resolution.
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LOVE this camera but don't order it unless you are ready for the learning curve. :) If you are already shooting in manual or if you own other Nikons, no problem. But it would be complicated for a non-professional person who is unfamiliar with Nikon DSLR's to attempt. Also, if you are going from a DX camera to this one, expect your photos to be "farther away" as this is FX (full frame).
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I am using a Epson Pro 3880 printer to make 17x22 inch prints. They are 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 Tack sharp!My lens is Nikon 24-70 F 2.8 AF-S N ED. More than 10% sharper than the best Canon lenses.I shoot Landscapes, Portraits, and candid street photography. I am having fun with the system. With thislens the only weak link is you and your imagination to turn out good Photos. You no longer can blame yourcamera. I've been using This Camera for 10 months now and I have to set up the video capability on it. It isnot as simple as flipping a switch and your in High Def Video mode. I wish it was this simple This is thedownside to this very professional camera. The D 800 is too good for the average Joe Blow shutter bug.I live in Thailand and spend my days burning up the memory chips shooting the Temples and the ChaoPraya River community. I also use a 28mm F 1.8 for night shots a very sharp $700 lens but not not nearas Solid as the 24-70mm. Nikon will use composites to make the lens lighter and we complain its not assolid. Then when its super well made people complain it's too heavy. These people need to go the GYMand shut up about weight. Or buy a Point N Shoot and complain about image quality. The D800 needs thebest glass you can buy. If you dont have money, Buy the 50mm F 1.4 until you have the cash. This is a Superlens for very low dollar and it's a very fast Prime lens. If you get sharper than this you will pay $1200 for a 50mm.I shoot from a yamaha/fino scooter and travel small river roads with extremely few cars and some places the road iswashed out from the flooding in Sept. 2011. I never sold out to shoot weddings and as a result I still love photography.Shoot from your heart and put soul in the vision others will see.....
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02.03.2013
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I ordered the D800, and the D800E on Frbruary 2012, waited almost 6 months to get the D800 which I sent back for a refund because the bracketing did't work. Received the D800E a month later, of course had the focus problem but kept the camera because the photos where so good, I did not want to send it back I just dealt with it. Until the camera completely stopped auto focusing, I was showing a friend the deference between a dx and fx lens when after using the dx lens the camera stopped auto focusing, I tried every lens I have and nothing worked. I finally removed the battery waited 15 min and tried again, it worked for a couple of shots then stopped. I called Nikon, they told me to send it to them, which i did cost $30.00. No problem they fixed it, sent it back to me better then new. Went out for an early morning shoot with my tripod and remote trigger to catch the first light of 2013, unfortunately the remote did not work. I thought it was my cheep wired trigger so I purchased a new wireless one but that didn't work ether. So I called Nikon again, they asked me if it was a Nikon remote trigger I said no, they said I have to try it with a Nikon remote or they can't take it back for repairs. So I purchase a Nikon remote and guess what that didn't work ether. This time I drove to Nikon repair center and dropped it off for repair. I hope this time it comes back without any more problems I have to say that when it works it's just fantastic the images are incredible, I also have a D7000, but after using the D800E I just don't want to use it anymore. The only other gripe I have is the D800E is not as comfortable to use as the D7000 which is faster and focuses better.
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I love these accessories! They work great with my Nikon camera. It makes family shots so easy. Definitely recommend this product.
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Tripod Accessory Bundle Kit For Nikon Df, D5200, D3300, D5300 D3200 D3100 was a great deal and is good quality
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06.05.2014
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This camera has a huge amount of megapixels, so large prints are no problem. Does very well in low light. Really like the two card slots. it also is relatively light weight.
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I rented the camera before I decided to buy the Canon 5D Mark III. This was primarily because I was too deeply invested into the Canon system having bought the original Canon 5D and multiple lenses.This is a camera that actually made me contemplate changing systems. Some of the reasons were exquisite sensor technology ( phenomenal shadow recovery, fantastic sharpness and detail), focus, metering and weather proofing. I like that Nikon put in the focus and metering system of their pro system. I felt like this was the second coming of the 5D.I do feel that the 5D Mark III has better ergonomics or at least what I have been used to as a canon user for 25 + years.Happy with the Mark III and feel that is a perfect compromise (canon does nickel and dime a lot) and one of the best handling camera that I have every used. But I will always suffer from "what if". These are good times to be a Nikon user.
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This set works well with my Nikon D3200. I'm new to using the camera and purchased the tripod set up to film video for my personal use. I was really happy with the items and the bag. I wouldn't recommend it for professional use as the large one is a bit flimsy. Overall it's a good value for the money. Would recommend for light use only, not heavy duty.
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I use my D 800 for hand-held macrophotography of tiny insects, which are typically in motion. The 36 megapixel resolution is helpful because my moving subjects are difficult to frame while I am photographing at 1:1 magnification. The high resolution enables me to use severe cropping later to correct awkwardly composed pictures. I use flash so that I can eliminate artifact due to subject motion and camera shake, and to maximize light for achieving high depth of field with low apertures and low ISO's. I set the D 800 mode to manual or aperture-priority and the focus to manual. I set the 105 mm macro lens magnification to 1:1 and position the camera to achieve focus. My photos are often out of focus because of the tough conditions in which I work, so I compensate by taking time to position the camera properly and by taking enough duplicates to get some shots in focus. The D 800 has enabled me to obtain images of much higher quality that I could with my D 200.The D 800 has two serious flaws for my kind of photography. First, its Live View blacks out when I am shooting at low apertures. This is because Live View shows the image with the aperture stopped down to demonstrate depth of field. In Live View, I want the image displayed with the aperture wide open, so that Live View has maximum light and minimum depth of field, enabling me to discern the focal plane. I need to see the focal plane in order to focus manually, positioning the camera. Live View in point-and-shoot cameras works the way I like, so it appears that Nikon over-engineered the D 800's Live View, now ruined for my kind of work. Implemented correctly, Live View could have helped me photograph insects at 1:1 magnification in the field, but I now use strictly the optical viewfinder.Second, the D 800's flash intermittently fails in Commander mode to trigger my wireless flash, a Metz Mecablitz ring flash screwed on to the end of the macro lens. This failure occurs when I set the D 800's flash to trigger my ring flash rather than to provide image illumination. (Others have reported failure of the D 800 flash in Commander mode to trigger Nikon-manufactured SB speedlights.) To avoid failure when I use the D 800 flash in Commander mode, I set the D800's flash to "TTL" and cover it with an infrared filter that blocks visible light but allows passage of infrared light, which works as the wireless trigger. This is a nuisance and wastes battery power.
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01.02.2013
2/10
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I don't want to repeat the AF and dust issues which other reviewers have already written about. I didn't check for dust and I had left AF focus problem.I must admit I am not a pro, but I have been using NIKON gear for last 4 years with some DX Cameras and DX/FX lenses. This is my major upgrade into FX cameras. When I bought the camera from amazon, I was very excited. The body looked great, well made. I mounted 24-70 2.8 lens on it. The first few images looked great. The AF seemed to work fine.I took this baby to my Washington DC trip to take pictures. It would just freeze up after taking a picture and not respond for minutes. My models(My wife and daughter) were getting pretty frustrated standing in cold with dad waiting for D800 to recover. Well, bad but its not the worst. After that, it would reset the settings for shutter, aperture and ISO. Well, I am not a pro and have time on my hand so I am still not convinced to return the camera because it gets great pictures as and when I get them.The last straw was all of a sudden, it started underexposing. Not by a couple of stops, but most images were completely dark. I thought may be, I changed some settings. So I turned it into Auto, used Live View, no luck. I was just playing the guessing game and adjusting the setting to get any pictures. I must say I learnt more about setting correct apertures, shutter release speeds with a faulty camera than I had in last 4-5 years. But that's not why I bought this $3000 camera. NIKON doesnt inspire confidence to keep investing in NIKON gear. I am deeply disappointed but I am returning my NIKON gear and switching to CANON. At least I will get consistent images if not the greatest. A good company gone bad.
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First of all Thanks Amazon for 2 bodies return and shipping in One day.My first body came and had a overall focus issue .Center focus also did not work many times ,later I tested the Left focus,right focus and it was an evident issue.Many times camera was struggling to focus .I have the D700 and immediately tested ,Phenomenal response and quick focus.Called Amazon ,they send the replacement camera ,arrived next day .This body came from WI with serial # 304XXXX ,focus was perfect ,Tested in all angle ,With Siemens star focus chart ,very happy but found dust /Oil on sensor.Not too much 6-8 all across .Used camera sensor cleaner ,then blow air but still did not work.I was hesitant to return the camera as it was perfect.Called Nikon customer care to send the camera for cleaning ,Very Bad response from Nikon.They want me to upload the picture in to their website ,then they will determine if this is a issue or not.Also I have to bear for shipping charges while sending the camera to Nikon .Total time 3-4 weeks ,still not guaranteed.I called Amazon and without any question asked they send me second replacement body by next saturday delivery .Tested 3rd one and was perfect .SN 305XXXX.No issue so far.After a week time heard from Nikon that they want me to send pictures with person or animal .Funny ,if you are a Photographer ,you know dust/oil can only be visible prominent when you are taking pictures of White paper or Blue sky with out of focus f/16.Just wanted here to tell that all the 3 bodies were new and shutter count started from 1.I am really concerned about Nikon Quality control.I was waiting 8 months and thought all the initial problem might resolve ,Seriously thought of switching to Canon but heavy investment in equipment turned me to buy Nikon again.I would have been given all 5 star while the issue was genuine.Nikon customer service was poor and not expecting such response after spending 3 grand.Overall Camera is wonderful and Amazon customer service was Excellent.
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22.04.2014
6/10
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The tripod came broken, so one of the legs always falls out. But other than that everything works well and it's a good package deal that doesn't cost too much.
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01.04.2012
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I've had a D90 for several years, and have been very happy with it. I decided to get the D800 to take advantage of the larger sensor. Have taken several hundred pictures, and I can definite tell a big difference in the sharpness and detail of every image, even when using Small size (I think 9mp) or even in DX mode. I even wonder if it's *too* sharp sometimes, at least for portraits. I've mainly been using the 50mm 1.8 AF-D lens, which works very well. The autofocus seems very fast, faster than the D90. Here are some comments coming from the D90:-Definitely feels much heavier, even with the little 50mm AF-D. Notice my hand getting tired. The size doesn't seem much bigger, but the weight for sure.-Lots to learn about the layout of the camera. Many of the buttons are in different places, so it's a new learning curve. This is no big deal, just be aware that there is a lot to re-learn.-It's a real bummer that I can't use (to full effect) my great DX lenses. I normally used the 35mm 1.8G on the D90, but it was nice to have the 18-105mm for when I wanted a zoom, or my 18-250 when I wanted everything. Those zoom lenses were pretty good. An equivalent zoom for FX is quite a bit more expensive. Also lenses show much greater distortion on FX than DX, so I am a bit nervous to drop money on a new zoom (24-120, 24-70, 28-300, etc.). So if you are upgrading from DX to FX, think about the lenses -- it's not just that you need better glass for this super camera, but that these FX lenses tend to have their downsides. And it's not just distortion, but other flaws (falloff, vignetting, etc.) that can be more of a problem for FX.-Compared to the D90, the viewfinder is definitely bigger, and the LCD is is much sharper. There are also more choices of retouching effects on playback compared to the D90.-In the crop modes (DX, 1.2, 5:4) the viewfinder stays the same, but a black box appears to show you what will be in the image. Took a little getting used to, but I actually find that I like it. I use the crop modes if I find FX is too wide. Saves cropping later.Also, some might be curious to know how big the files are going to be. Here are the file sizes for jpegs, using the FX mode (the crop modes will have less megapixels and smaller files):-Small (about 9 megapixels): Fine quality is 5.5 mb, Normal is 3.3 mb, and Basic is 1.5 mb.-Medium (about 19 megapixels): Fine quality is 10 mb, Normal is 6 mb, and Basic is 3 mb.-Large (36 megapixels): Fine quality is about 17 mb, Normal is 9.5 mb, Basic is 5.2 mb.On a related note:-The Raw files are in the 40 mb range.-If you want a smaller image to email or something, the camera will make a smaller copy (there are several options for sizes).A very impressive piece of technology.
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02.04.2014
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Love this beauty!! I have the D300, got it when it was labeled "camera" of the year in 2009. Now the D800 is amazing, as well it should be given what Nikon put into it. Very solid and precise in every way. Scott
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I was a DX camera user who thought be would be happy with the D7000. A great camera that really got me into wildlife photography due to the D7000's high resolution and great focusing capabilities. I always told myself that I would get into FX when a 24mp sensor became affordable (meaning no more than $3000).So, when Nikon announced the D800 I immediately took the plunge. As I waited for months for the D800 to ship I read everything I could, including reviews, user manuals, field tests etc. When I finally got the camera I and used it for a week, I was a little let down. Files loaded slower, I found my 14-24 had serious corner softness issues, my software programs kept crashing, and it was soon obvious that there were not many methods available to actually see the benefits of all that extra resolution. This camera was ahead of its time.Now that I have used the D800 for a few months, I am getting a better handle on my technique and it is showing in the photographs I take. The high ISO capability, the 36mp, the incredible focus system, instant response, and advanced features mean only one thing. The weak link is now me. Changing your sloppy photo habits takes time! But it does happen. Its not so much that my photos now look better to me, but when I look back at my old stuff I almost feel sick. Why did I not pay attention to my aperture setting or where I focused? Why did I not buy better lenses back then? (I am now!)This camera challenged me to be better. The many complaints I read on the web directed at this camera should be directed at the user. I think the folks who have had the toughest time are those who were already in the FX world, owning such cameras as the D700 or D3. The resolution of the D800 is 3 times those cameras. Coming from the DX world. the resolution was already there, but in a sensor area 2.3 times smaller in area. A D800 set to the DX mode is about the same as a D7000. Both put high demands on lenses. The D800 puts additional stress on the corners of these lenses that the DX mode did not.My point is this. Once you adjust to the incredible resolution this camera provides, you just cannot go back. Five years from now most FX cameras will be at this resolution, but today only the D800 has it. I have to say, its great to be there first!
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13.04.2014
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This was a great deal for the price and very convenient to have all these accessories. I've used everythkng a lot.
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14.02.2014
6/10
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It is alright in terms of quantity. I am fine with all the tripods except the flexible tripod, the camera attachment came off and my camera almost fell off the table. So bottom line is for the flexible tripod that it is not ideal for DSLR cameras, anyone using it, use it with caution.
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19.01.2014
6/10
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This type of tripod and accessory package is preferred and almost required for anyone with a SDLR, I watched my daughter frown as she unpacked the tripod and attached her camera to it. For use outside its useless the slightest breeze will topple it. The price was low and the quality meets the price right in the middle. Not recommended for serious photographers
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10.10.2013
10/10
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What a machine! I have been shooting D700 the last few years and it is an amazing camera, but I am one of the few that will admit I wanted a larger file size, more resolution. I shoot landscapes, some improvement, macro and wildlife, GREAT improvement. The crop factor of this camera is amazing. Great in low light, high ISO, I believe the metering is improved as well as AF. If this is an upgrade to the D700, its quite a leap. (I actually think Nikon should have put the 24MP sensor in the D700 body). Whatever, I love it! A word of caution however, the D800 shoots a VERY large file, if you don't have a modern computer, fast and a large HD, as well as a secondary HD, don't bother.
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