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22.05.2012
10/10
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Like others, I debated on whether or not to choose the D800E or the D800. I'm primarily a nature photographer, so my inclination was to get the D800E. The one potential problem situation was with moire on bird feathers. I ultimately chose the D800E based on the logic that birds have so many feathers at different angles and proportions that significant moire would be very unlikely.
Well I received my D800E two days before a planned trip to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. After more than 2500 images under all conditions, I have to rate the camera as spectacular - a step beyond excellent. Image quality and detail are stunning. I was using a Nikon 200-400 f/4 VR and a Nikon 600 f/4 VR for most of my images. The level of detail is simply stunning. There is detail that I have never before seen from any camera. I'm seeing resolution at 100% (1/7th the image) that is suitable for a web post or small print. And noise is completely absent at lower ISO levels and minimal even at ISO 6400.
You know going in that the D800E only has a frame rate of 4 fps. That's enough for a quick burst at critical action. With birds I'm shooting at 1/1000 second or faster so I am already trying to capture critical action and a catchlight in just a few frames. At burst rates it does take a little time to write to the card, but I never came close to filling the buffer.
One of the things that has been underappreciated is the new AF system. The new AF system of the D800 is excellent - very quick and accurate. There have been some reports of AF errors with the D800 - especially using the widest sensor and a wide angle lens. I have not seen that issue on my copy of the D800E.
The ergonomics and controls are very intuitive. This is a camera you can immediately pick up and use - just like other Nikons. The one adjustment I had to make was with exposure compensation. The direction of the exposure comp has been reversed, but can be customized in the camera menu settings.
While there have been reports of the need for a tripod or special technique, I shot the D800E just as I would have used earlier cameras. If you miss focus the image is still soft, but there is no problem using the camera handheld or on a gimbal head.
File sizes are large - and as expected the large files put greater demand on your computer. Large files understandably take longer to open and to save. But this is to be expected.
Colors and dynamic range at ISO 200 are spectacular. Even at high ISO levels, colors are very acceptable.
Overall, I am very pleased with the D800E and highly recommend it for advanced amateur and pro nature photographers. This is not a camera for a beginner or someone who is not skilled. This is a camera for someone who is skilled, understands the tradeoffs involved, and wants the best image quality possible in a DSLR.
EDIT June 16, 2012
I've continued to use the D800E and my opinion has not changed. It's a great camera. One thing to be aware of is the depth of field. Because the in focus area is so extremely sharp, your specific focus point and depth of field require a little more thought. Your choice of what parts of the image should be in sharpest focus will be rewarded, but if you make the wrong choice you can really tell the difference.
Well I received my D800E two days before a planned trip to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. After more than 2500 images under all conditions, I have to rate the camera as spectacular - a step beyond excellent. Image quality and detail are stunning. I was using a Nikon 200-400 f/4 VR and a Nikon 600 f/4 VR for most of my images. The level of detail is simply stunning. There is detail that I have never before seen from any camera. I'm seeing resolution at 100% (1/7th the image) that is suitable for a web post or small print. And noise is completely absent at lower ISO levels and minimal even at ISO 6400.
You know going in that the D800E only has a frame rate of 4 fps. That's enough for a quick burst at critical action. With birds I'm shooting at 1/1000 second or faster so I am already trying to capture critical action and a catchlight in just a few frames. At burst rates it does take a little time to write to the card, but I never came close to filling the buffer.
One of the things that has been underappreciated is the new AF system. The new AF system of the D800 is excellent - very quick and accurate. There have been some reports of AF errors with the D800 - especially using the widest sensor and a wide angle lens. I have not seen that issue on my copy of the D800E.
The ergonomics and controls are very intuitive. This is a camera you can immediately pick up and use - just like other Nikons. The one adjustment I had to make was with exposure compensation. The direction of the exposure comp has been reversed, but can be customized in the camera menu settings.
While there have been reports of the need for a tripod or special technique, I shot the D800E just as I would have used earlier cameras. If you miss focus the image is still soft, but there is no problem using the camera handheld or on a gimbal head.
File sizes are large - and as expected the large files put greater demand on your computer. Large files understandably take longer to open and to save. But this is to be expected.
Colors and dynamic range at ISO 200 are spectacular. Even at high ISO levels, colors are very acceptable.
Overall, I am very pleased with the D800E and highly recommend it for advanced amateur and pro nature photographers. This is not a camera for a beginner or someone who is not skilled. This is a camera for someone who is skilled, understands the tradeoffs involved, and wants the best image quality possible in a DSLR.
EDIT June 16, 2012
I've continued to use the D800E and my opinion has not changed. It's a great camera. One thing to be aware of is the depth of field. Because the in focus area is so extremely sharp, your specific focus point and depth of field require a little more thought. Your choice of what parts of the image should be in sharpest focus will be rewarded, but if you make the wrong choice you can really tell the difference.
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25.06.2014
10/10
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I've been shooting for a little over 5 years now. I started with a Nikon D5000, and that camera was good enough for my years as a novice. Once I felt confidant in my skills as a photographer I decided to upgrade to a full frame camera. At first I considered a D700 (my dream camera for many years). But when the D800 was introduced I had to have it. I decided on the D800E since I eventually want to do studio work. But the majority of my photography is on location. I can't say enough good things about his camera. I didn't change as a photographer, but when i changed my gear there was a noticable difference. If you are on the fence about purchasing this camera, I personally say get it!
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18.09.2014
10/10
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Terrific camera! I've owned now six Nikons dating back to my Photomic FTN, and they have all been quality gear, of course some better than others, but the qualiity and optics are superb.
Their current customer support, however, is disappointing to say the least
Their current customer support, however, is disappointing to say the least
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24.09.2014
10/10
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Am very happy with this bod! My current bread-and-butter body. 36.3 megapixel does help esp. for shoot-to-crop jobs. But for those buying now... I'd suggest getting the D810 even with only 24 MP CMOS.
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06.06.2014
10/10
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Before this, I owned the D600. I thought the D600 was one of the best cameras ever created, and that it was even better than the D800's.
Boy, was I wrong. This camera has taken my landscape photography to the next level. This camera, combined with the 14-24mm lens, brings an unprecedented level of sophistication to my photos. The amount of detail and color captured on top of what the D600 has to offer is just stunning. I highly recommend this camera. If you can afford it, don't hesitate, and don't settle for anything less.
Boy, was I wrong. This camera has taken my landscape photography to the next level. This camera, combined with the 14-24mm lens, brings an unprecedented level of sophistication to my photos. The amount of detail and color captured on top of what the D600 has to offer is just stunning. I highly recommend this camera. If you can afford it, don't hesitate, and don't settle for anything less.
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10.08.2012
10/10
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I bought one of the first D800 bodies Nikon sold. And, yes, I had the left-side AF issues that other folks describe in these reviews. I had been using the camera for a couple of months, and was very pleased with the quality of images I was getting. However, I decided to have the left side focus points fixed in case I ever needed to move my focus point over to the left side. I sent my D800 in to Nikon USA Repair in Melville, NY. It came back fixed and worked great.
In the meantime, a D800E arrived that had been on order since February 7th. After a week of shooting both the D800 and D800E, I decided to sell the D800 and buy another D800E. I like to have two identical bodies so I always have a backup camera on treks, and one that has the same controls as my other body. I was planning to keep the D800 as my backup until I saw the images coming out of the D800E and after I did extensive testing with the FoCal software from Reikan Technology.
I only shoot RAW (Nikon NEF format). While I could post process the images from the D800 and D800E using Adobe Creative Suite CS6, and make them look almost identical...they were in fact not identical. As long as I was shooting landscapes, the images from the two cameras would appear to have the same level of details in my first prints. However, when I started to do prints larger than 16 in x 24, I was convinced the D800E was the winner. You could clearly see the finer details.
After I started using the FoCal software to do my AF Fine Tuning, I also found major differences in the sharpness the D800E could produce. While FoCal is not currently designed for use in comparing camera bodies, it does provide that capability if you carefully control the lighting on your target, the distance to target and the camera/lens settings. When I did this apples-to-apples comparison between the D800 and the D800E on all of my Nikon lens (14-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 200-400mm), I found the aperture sharpness results for the D800E were substantially higher than the results from the D800 for every lens...and consistently so. When I zoomed in on the shots of the target for a visual comparison, I could also see a difference, especially in the fine details in the target.
I don't yet know how much more details I will get for all types of shots, but I do know I can crop the D800E images significantly more than I can crop D800 images and end up with better details. For any kind of animal or bird shot, where I do not have the luxury of setting up for perfect composure, having more details means I can worry about composition later because I know I can crop more. I have cropped down to 10% of some D800E images, and still had enough details to make a nice 8x10 print without using special fractal software. Now that is detail I can live with!
In the meantime, a D800E arrived that had been on order since February 7th. After a week of shooting both the D800 and D800E, I decided to sell the D800 and buy another D800E. I like to have two identical bodies so I always have a backup camera on treks, and one that has the same controls as my other body. I was planning to keep the D800 as my backup until I saw the images coming out of the D800E and after I did extensive testing with the FoCal software from Reikan Technology.
I only shoot RAW (Nikon NEF format). While I could post process the images from the D800 and D800E using Adobe Creative Suite CS6, and make them look almost identical...they were in fact not identical. As long as I was shooting landscapes, the images from the two cameras would appear to have the same level of details in my first prints. However, when I started to do prints larger than 16 in x 24, I was convinced the D800E was the winner. You could clearly see the finer details.
After I started using the FoCal software to do my AF Fine Tuning, I also found major differences in the sharpness the D800E could produce. While FoCal is not currently designed for use in comparing camera bodies, it does provide that capability if you carefully control the lighting on your target, the distance to target and the camera/lens settings. When I did this apples-to-apples comparison between the D800 and the D800E on all of my Nikon lens (14-24mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 200-400mm), I found the aperture sharpness results for the D800E were substantially higher than the results from the D800 for every lens...and consistently so. When I zoomed in on the shots of the target for a visual comparison, I could also see a difference, especially in the fine details in the target.
I don't yet know how much more details I will get for all types of shots, but I do know I can crop the D800E images significantly more than I can crop D800 images and end up with better details. For any kind of animal or bird shot, where I do not have the luxury of setting up for perfect composure, having more details means I can worry about composition later because I know I can crop more. I have cropped down to 10% of some D800E images, and still had enough details to make a nice 8x10 print without using special fractal software. Now that is detail I can live with!
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17.04.2014
10/10
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You can find the specs on this camera all over the internet, but I'm here to tell you how well it's built. While riding my bike with this guy attached to my Cotton Carrier I decided to do something stupid, which threw me over my handle bars and into the bike path pavement below! It was a hard fall. After checking to see if all my body parts were still intact I checked the camera expecting something to be broken because I landed on it hard enough to knock the wind out of me. To my surprise and delight there were only a few minor gouges, but nothing broken! Amazing! So, bottom line, great camera for high res pics, and it can take a lickin' and keep on clickin'!
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02.11.2013
10/10
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This camera has changed the way that I see the world. I love this camera more than I loved my dog Rex, my first wife, and possibly even my second grade teacher (possibly).
The 800e is an extraordinary piece of engineering and is an image making machine. It is ok with my film-era Nikon glass. But it is out of control wonderful with the 85 1.4 (also purchased through Amazon).
This camera has made me shoot more carefully and be less willing to spend time in trying to correct images for clients. In fact the last few jobs I have been able to pass images over to the client for their retouchers to work on.
Is this better than my old Canon gear? Yes (But so is my iPhone). Is the D800e better than whatever? Possibly. I don't really know. I do know that until I can afford a Mamiya with an 80MP back, this is going to be a money making machine for me. Funny thing.. just now I don't even want something that precious to work with. My companion camera might be a D4.
The 800e allows me to get exactly the results I expect to get when acquiring visual data in a way which was never possible when shooting 4x5 or 8x10. There is no going back after using this precision machine.
The 800e is an extraordinary piece of engineering and is an image making machine. It is ok with my film-era Nikon glass. But it is out of control wonderful with the 85 1.4 (also purchased through Amazon).
This camera has made me shoot more carefully and be less willing to spend time in trying to correct images for clients. In fact the last few jobs I have been able to pass images over to the client for their retouchers to work on.
Is this better than my old Canon gear? Yes (But so is my iPhone). Is the D800e better than whatever? Possibly. I don't really know. I do know that until I can afford a Mamiya with an 80MP back, this is going to be a money making machine for me. Funny thing.. just now I don't even want something that precious to work with. My companion camera might be a D4.
The 800e allows me to get exactly the results I expect to get when acquiring visual data in a way which was never possible when shooting 4x5 or 8x10. There is no going back after using this precision machine.
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26.02.2013
10/10
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Nikon D800E is simply great invention. It is an artist's camera; and a new rival to large digital format industries. D800E is a Cruse scanner on your hands for fine arts professionals. Thanks God, it is finally here. D800E opens a completely new market for Nikon that seems heading head-to-head with Cruse scanner and the like for large and stunning digital format. This means for a fine image of a painting can no longer require a scanner that costs more than a hundred thousand dollars, as the Pentagon, the Getty Foundation, and the Vatican's Secret Archives have.
I use Nikon D800E camera with Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor primarily to photograph my paintings and drawings. The lens alone is quite expensive, but for what I do is worth it. It is a lot less investment than sending paintings to a Cruse scanner studio. I shoot my works in RAW (NEF) format to absorb all fine information available before converting into TIFF or JPG. The clarity is amazing! To see samples, I have them on my site at MK Fine Arts, studio of classical realism.
D800E is designed for crossed fine details captures, therefore make sure you use it with good quality and large aperture lenses. Micro and prime lenses are well-suited with this camera. Great lenses are like great brushes for your canvas. Because D800E is about seeing different levels of textures, you may need to better view the critical focus, and get either of these accessories and they are very helpful: Nikon DK-19 Rubber Eyecup and Nikon DG-2 2x Eyepiece Magnifier.
Result is more important to me. I don't focus on technical and performance issues here, because there are plenty other reviews where you can find something that can address your concerns. No piece of equipment is perfect equipment. D800E is not perfect, I am sure, and it was not designed for everybody.
Nikon D800E helps me capture impressive details in dark and subtle nuances works of art. This expectation is now here within reach, without getting large format scanner or transparency photo studio involved.
I use Nikon D800E camera with Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor primarily to photograph my paintings and drawings. The lens alone is quite expensive, but for what I do is worth it. It is a lot less investment than sending paintings to a Cruse scanner studio. I shoot my works in RAW (NEF) format to absorb all fine information available before converting into TIFF or JPG. The clarity is amazing! To see samples, I have them on my site at MK Fine Arts, studio of classical realism.
D800E is designed for crossed fine details captures, therefore make sure you use it with good quality and large aperture lenses. Micro and prime lenses are well-suited with this camera. Great lenses are like great brushes for your canvas. Because D800E is about seeing different levels of textures, you may need to better view the critical focus, and get either of these accessories and they are very helpful: Nikon DK-19 Rubber Eyecup and Nikon DG-2 2x Eyepiece Magnifier.
Result is more important to me. I don't focus on technical and performance issues here, because there are plenty other reviews where you can find something that can address your concerns. No piece of equipment is perfect equipment. D800E is not perfect, I am sure, and it was not designed for everybody.
Nikon D800E helps me capture impressive details in dark and subtle nuances works of art. This expectation is now here within reach, without getting large format scanner or transparency photo studio involved.
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25.07.2014
10/10
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I worked as a professional photographer 30 years ago, started with the Deardorff 8x10 and worked with everything in between.
This camera is amazing, just shot a national print campaign for a Fortune 100 client and the details are WOW. No longer need to carry medium formats around anymore.
This camera is amazing, just shot a national print campaign for a Fortune 100 client and the details are WOW. No longer need to carry medium formats around anymore.
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15.07.2012
6/10
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As a fan of Nikon SLR for almost 50 years, I am accustomed to ordering the latest and greatest without much thinking about it, and so I ordered the D800E. I had sold my D700 - which I and many others considered the best camera ever - a bit prematurely and had a long wait for its replacement. D800E is a highly developed piece of hardware with unlimited capabilities. After a few weeks with it however, I am having doubts whether I made the right choice. Or should I say, whether Nikon is making the right choices for handheld still photographers. D800E is not what I expected as an update to D700.
Let's begin with 36MP. This sounds at first like an advance over the very popular 12MP D700. Unfortunately some testing shows it is not, and here's why. At shutter speeds slower than 1/500, it is impossible to capture real image detail at this resolution in the presence of the slightest mechanical vibration. At 7,360 horizontal pixels, any jitter, even mirror slap, that fluctuates the aimpoint of your camera during the exposure by the equivalent of 1/3 inch at a hundred yards (0.3 minute of arc) will smear out your finest pixel - and you might just as well be working with 18MP, or 12MP, or less. More pixels will not translate into more actual detail if the limit is mechanical stability. Nikon realized that 36MP is overkill for handheld photography and this is why, in their Technology Guide, advises that using a tripod or even locking up the mirror is necessary to achieve the full resolution - hardly in the spirit of classic 35 mm photography. Vibration Reduction is also pretty much required here, but such is available only on a handful of FX lenses. For handheld photography, 36MP is overkill. No one will ever put out a 100MP camera - it would be pointless. The full potential of 36MP is only realized as a studio or landscape camera bolted firmly to a heavy tripod. Considering that Nikon optimized for MP instead of high ISO, and since the movie capabilities are not important for me, I am not sure what I gained over the D700.
OK then, if I need sensivitity more than pixels, can I at least choose to downsample to S format (about 9MP) and expect superior high ISO? I tried it, and the answer unfortunately is: no. L format and S format pix look exactly the same except for resolution. There are two ways to downsample to reduce pixel count; the first averages a group of pixels - this method will reduce the noise. But Nikon does it the second way, which requires less processing, wherein the S version simply omits certain rows and columns of the full image. This simply throws away information with no benefit in signal-to-noise.
Why did Nikon change the philosophy which had attracted a wide customer base for D700, reducing the high sensitivity pixel pitch of 8.5
Let's begin with 36MP. This sounds at first like an advance over the very popular 12MP D700. Unfortunately some testing shows it is not, and here's why. At shutter speeds slower than 1/500, it is impossible to capture real image detail at this resolution in the presence of the slightest mechanical vibration. At 7,360 horizontal pixels, any jitter, even mirror slap, that fluctuates the aimpoint of your camera during the exposure by the equivalent of 1/3 inch at a hundred yards (0.3 minute of arc) will smear out your finest pixel - and you might just as well be working with 18MP, or 12MP, or less. More pixels will not translate into more actual detail if the limit is mechanical stability. Nikon realized that 36MP is overkill for handheld photography and this is why, in their Technology Guide, advises that using a tripod or even locking up the mirror is necessary to achieve the full resolution - hardly in the spirit of classic 35 mm photography. Vibration Reduction is also pretty much required here, but such is available only on a handful of FX lenses. For handheld photography, 36MP is overkill. No one will ever put out a 100MP camera - it would be pointless. The full potential of 36MP is only realized as a studio or landscape camera bolted firmly to a heavy tripod. Considering that Nikon optimized for MP instead of high ISO, and since the movie capabilities are not important for me, I am not sure what I gained over the D700.
OK then, if I need sensivitity more than pixels, can I at least choose to downsample to S format (about 9MP) and expect superior high ISO? I tried it, and the answer unfortunately is: no. L format and S format pix look exactly the same except for resolution. There are two ways to downsample to reduce pixel count; the first averages a group of pixels - this method will reduce the noise. But Nikon does it the second way, which requires less processing, wherein the S version simply omits certain rows and columns of the full image. This simply throws away information with no benefit in signal-to-noise.
Why did Nikon change the philosophy which had attracted a wide customer base for D700, reducing the high sensitivity pixel pitch of 8.5
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10.08.2014
10/10
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Great product. Good fit and finish, well made, and the price is very competitive. Hard to go wrong with this. Used regularly with my Acratech GP ballhead. Perfect fit, no complaints.
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27.07.2012
10/10
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I'm an advanced amateur photog. Had a D7000 for a bit over a year before getting my pre-ordered D800e. As you can guess I waited over 4 month to receive my pre-order. I take comfort in the fact that I placed my pre-order during Amazon's 5% off lightning deal.
There are a lot of reviews claiming that D800/D800e are not for beginners/amateurs but I don't see how a D7000 is good for beginners and a D800e isn't while they have almost identical pixel size and require exactly the same shooting technique in order to achieve best results. What will those reviewers say about the 24mp crop sensor in the D3200? Does one have to be a seasoned professional to shoot with such tiny pixels? I guess not because D3200 is an entry level model.
I have been shooting strictly with primes since I got into photography, this helps take advantage of the high resolution/pixel-density sensors such as the ones in D800e and D7000. Even though the pixel size is almost the same as D7000 I find the images from D800e overall to be sharper than the ones from D7000 when viewed @ pixel level, probably due to the lack/cancellation of the AA filter.
I do not have any problems with the left-most focus point.
So far I have seen only one shot with moire among the hundreds of shots I took with the D800e. It appeared on a synthetic fabric with a rather coarse pattern, on the other had I have well over a hundred captures with all kinds of fabrics in them and no moire.
I also think this might be one of the last full-frame pro bodies to employ an SLR mechanism. Because at such high resolution when combined with low shutter speeds of slower than 1/100, the mirror-slap does affect image sharpness. There are ways to avoid mirror-slap like using live-view mode, using MUP mode or shooting faster than 1/100 while using the viewfinder, etc. This makes me believe that companies are going to stop utilizing the SLR mechanism in full-frame bodies pretty soon (Sony already did) especially when EVF's and live-view displays are getting better every year, there's also SLT which solves this issue. In the D7000 mirror-slap was less significant because the mirror is smaller in a crop body.
Had to upgrade to LR4 in order to process the RAW (NEF) files, which are pretty big. Raided SSD drives sure help when processing such large amounts of data.
The AF is fast and accurate. Dynamic range is awesome as the dxomark's score indicates. The grip is the best I have had the pleasure of holding on a digital Nikon body which obviously is a personal preference. ISO performance is excellent at ISO 50-400, very good up to 3200 with 6400 still usable IMHO. Overall I am very happy with this camera.
There are a lot of reviews claiming that D800/D800e are not for beginners/amateurs but I don't see how a D7000 is good for beginners and a D800e isn't while they have almost identical pixel size and require exactly the same shooting technique in order to achieve best results. What will those reviewers say about the 24mp crop sensor in the D3200? Does one have to be a seasoned professional to shoot with such tiny pixels? I guess not because D3200 is an entry level model.
I have been shooting strictly with primes since I got into photography, this helps take advantage of the high resolution/pixel-density sensors such as the ones in D800e and D7000. Even though the pixel size is almost the same as D7000 I find the images from D800e overall to be sharper than the ones from D7000 when viewed @ pixel level, probably due to the lack/cancellation of the AA filter.
I do not have any problems with the left-most focus point.
So far I have seen only one shot with moire among the hundreds of shots I took with the D800e. It appeared on a synthetic fabric with a rather coarse pattern, on the other had I have well over a hundred captures with all kinds of fabrics in them and no moire.
I also think this might be one of the last full-frame pro bodies to employ an SLR mechanism. Because at such high resolution when combined with low shutter speeds of slower than 1/100, the mirror-slap does affect image sharpness. There are ways to avoid mirror-slap like using live-view mode, using MUP mode or shooting faster than 1/100 while using the viewfinder, etc. This makes me believe that companies are going to stop utilizing the SLR mechanism in full-frame bodies pretty soon (Sony already did) especially when EVF's and live-view displays are getting better every year, there's also SLT which solves this issue. In the D7000 mirror-slap was less significant because the mirror is smaller in a crop body.
Had to upgrade to LR4 in order to process the RAW (NEF) files, which are pretty big. Raided SSD drives sure help when processing such large amounts of data.
The AF is fast and accurate. Dynamic range is awesome as the dxomark's score indicates. The grip is the best I have had the pleasure of holding on a digital Nikon body which obviously is a personal preference. ISO performance is excellent at ISO 50-400, very good up to 3200 with 6400 still usable IMHO. Overall I am very happy with this camera.
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25.10.2012
10/10
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The camera is incredible in every way that I can imagine. Already, too many of the D800E's have been sold, too many people will be capturing images that are phenomenal. I would much prefer that I were the only one with access to such an instrument. (Update: :o) )
Digitally, I started with a D100, then a D2X, then a really great D700. The D700 could do nearly everything I wanted in a camera but the images lacked the resolution I desired. The D800E resolves the resolution issue and is just plain awesome to use. Aside from the resolution, the dynamic range of the images is, I believe, the most significant improvement to image quality. Shadows have more detail, but more noticeable is the increase in tonal range of the mid-range and highs.
Many others have already written about the useability of the many features, so I won't repeat (with one exception), except to say that the D800E is a total pleasure to use. I would like to mention the addition of the Viewfinder Virtual Horizon that I programed to the front Fn button - it is extremely well thought out and very useful, providing both a left to right (horizontal) level as well as front to back (vertical) level, and it stays on until you press the button again or turn the camera off. The indicators for this feature are small and on the inside of the frame view, along the bottom and right sides - not obtrusive at all.
If you have ever felt that your earlier equipment was a limiting factor to the images you were capturing, then get a D800 or D800E - the limiting factor will now be you.
UPDATE 12/31/2012: My general opinion of the D800E remains unchanged - it is really incredible. I have not experienced any images with a moire pattern. I hand hold more often than not and find that soft images are really easy to get (that's a joke), but if I shoot at roughly twice the speed as the focal length suggests (example: lens focal length = 300mm, speed then = 1/600 sec) - nearly every image is crystal sharp (this is relative to stationary subjects). Moving subjects still require the same higher speeds that my other cameras needed.
The only negative that I can think of is autofocus, in continuous mode, the focus will often hunt back and forth - this may be my fault due to camera movement but it is not an issue for me with my D700, so I'm still working on this problem.
Digitally, I started with a D100, then a D2X, then a really great D700. The D700 could do nearly everything I wanted in a camera but the images lacked the resolution I desired. The D800E resolves the resolution issue and is just plain awesome to use. Aside from the resolution, the dynamic range of the images is, I believe, the most significant improvement to image quality. Shadows have more detail, but more noticeable is the increase in tonal range of the mid-range and highs.
Many others have already written about the useability of the many features, so I won't repeat (with one exception), except to say that the D800E is a total pleasure to use. I would like to mention the addition of the Viewfinder Virtual Horizon that I programed to the front Fn button - it is extremely well thought out and very useful, providing both a left to right (horizontal) level as well as front to back (vertical) level, and it stays on until you press the button again or turn the camera off. The indicators for this feature are small and on the inside of the frame view, along the bottom and right sides - not obtrusive at all.
If you have ever felt that your earlier equipment was a limiting factor to the images you were capturing, then get a D800 or D800E - the limiting factor will now be you.
UPDATE 12/31/2012: My general opinion of the D800E remains unchanged - it is really incredible. I have not experienced any images with a moire pattern. I hand hold more often than not and find that soft images are really easy to get (that's a joke), but if I shoot at roughly twice the speed as the focal length suggests (example: lens focal length = 300mm, speed then = 1/600 sec) - nearly every image is crystal sharp (this is relative to stationary subjects). Moving subjects still require the same higher speeds that my other cameras needed.
The only negative that I can think of is autofocus, in continuous mode, the focus will often hunt back and forth - this may be my fault due to camera movement but it is not an issue for me with my D700, so I'm still working on this problem.
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10.07.2014
8/10
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I love this camera, Resolution and DR are nice to have. Unfortunately I decided to sell it because it is just too big to use a walk around camera. I purchased a 6D instead and I am very satisfied with that.
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12.07.2013
8/10
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I've only been using the D800e for a relatively short time and I'm impressed with it a great deal. I love the build quality, image quality, focusing system, and dynamic range of the images. It is just a beautiful device. I want to point out an area where I think it could be improved relatively easily:
I'm sure the Canon 5dMk3 probably outsells it 3 to 1. This is puzzling, because in many ways the D800e is a superior camera. The major item is the complex and somewhat pedantic custom settings banks. Nasim Mansurov and Ken Rockwell both identify this as a primary weakness of the camera. I have used a D7000 and love the U1 and U2 settings which instantly recall a whole set of camera settings in an instant. I find these settings especially useful for night photography and long exposure work.
Wake up and give us some U1 and U2 settings via firmware Nikon. You already have the code because these things are implemented on the D7000 and D600. I'm a computer programmer and that is almost a cut and paste job. The camera has no instantly accessible way to a set of complete settings for specific tasks. The Canon has three sets of unique camera settings, instantly accessible via C1,C2,C3.
I would love to be able to press the mode dial, and find those settings there along with P, A, S etc. I can't see this as a major software engineering challenge, and it would make the camera a lot more user friendly.
I'm sure the Canon 5dMk3 probably outsells it 3 to 1. This is puzzling, because in many ways the D800e is a superior camera. The major item is the complex and somewhat pedantic custom settings banks. Nasim Mansurov and Ken Rockwell both identify this as a primary weakness of the camera. I have used a D7000 and love the U1 and U2 settings which instantly recall a whole set of camera settings in an instant. I find these settings especially useful for night photography and long exposure work.
Wake up and give us some U1 and U2 settings via firmware Nikon. You already have the code because these things are implemented on the D7000 and D600. I'm a computer programmer and that is almost a cut and paste job. The camera has no instantly accessible way to a set of complete settings for specific tasks. The Canon has three sets of unique camera settings, instantly accessible via C1,C2,C3.
I would love to be able to press the mode dial, and find those settings there along with P, A, S etc. I can't see this as a major software engineering challenge, and it would make the camera a lot more user friendly.
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18.06.2014
10/10
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Weight a bit heavy, really great construction, but not sure why Nikon charge more $ compare with D800 with a few options.
Lucky for me this is not on recall S/N, still work fine till today.
Lucky for me this is not on recall S/N, still work fine till today.
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03.12.2013
8/10
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After owning a Nikon D3 I decided to switch over from Canon, having acquired some nice Nikon lenses I was looking for a lighter camera, since the D3 is a bit on the heavy side to drag around in all situations. I have not yet tried the D800E but hope it can match the D3 qualities. This item was well packed by the seller but was delayed mainly by FedEx who advised of the delay just on the day they were supposed to deliver. Though it looks I will love the product I was put bit off because the box was opened, not as would expect delivered by the factory, Though all items were included looked new, the sealed plastic jackets containing the manuals were torn open and found no desiccant in the box that usually Nikon packages their products with. Am satisfied with the seller's performance but would communicate with before confirming an order of high value.
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17.11.2012
8/10
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Like many people this year, I too purchased my first FX Nikon. I had the D600 (returned it due to oil spots) and also co-ordered the D800E to try them both out. Our shop mostly had D7000 and D90 cameras previously, but there are one or two D300s units.
So this review is for DX shooters who are thinking of moving up to FX, not for someone wondering if the D800E is a good camera, because it is.
The D800e is a very good camera and if you're a professional it is a nice alternative if the D4 is too expensive albeit a different camera. It has all the Pro-level connectors which also makes it NOT viable for many pre-DX shooters. Virtually none of your consumer or pro-sumer accessories will work with the D800/e cameras, such as the ML-L3 wireless remote (doesn't work) or any 3rd party remote built for the DX family.
Having said that, of the 3 cameras, the D800 is probably the best choice if you're, as I said, a Pro or a prosumer who likes to tinker with the adjustments. The D800e is really for a special set, but some say its not much different from the D800 and those are the ones who should get the D800. It is different, but subtly different.
The D600 would be my recommendation if you are coming from the DX world (D90, D7000, etc.) It has all the Scene modes for "cheating" as well as works with all your accessories, such as the remotes.
The D800/e line seems to have fewer oil spots on sensor issues than the D600 so if you want a D600 for the upcoming year-end holiday season, I'd suggestion waiting to the 11th hour to get as fresh a copy/unit as possible.
Cleaning oil off a sensor isn't for the weak of heart.
Bottom line: The D800E is a specialty camera that is not for many pro-sumers moving up from DX format. It is however a wonderful camera and gives the best resolution of anything out there to-date. But to be honest, unless you do 100% crop (i.e., zoom in all the way) you won't see the difference in 97% of your photos. So save the $1000, get the D600 and buy a good lens (and not the 24-85mm that comes in the D600 kit, get the 28-300mm if you need a kit lens).
So this review is for DX shooters who are thinking of moving up to FX, not for someone wondering if the D800E is a good camera, because it is.
The D800e is a very good camera and if you're a professional it is a nice alternative if the D4 is too expensive albeit a different camera. It has all the Pro-level connectors which also makes it NOT viable for many pre-DX shooters. Virtually none of your consumer or pro-sumer accessories will work with the D800/e cameras, such as the ML-L3 wireless remote (doesn't work) or any 3rd party remote built for the DX family.
Having said that, of the 3 cameras, the D800 is probably the best choice if you're, as I said, a Pro or a prosumer who likes to tinker with the adjustments. The D800e is really for a special set, but some say its not much different from the D800 and those are the ones who should get the D800. It is different, but subtly different.
The D600 would be my recommendation if you are coming from the DX world (D90, D7000, etc.) It has all the Scene modes for "cheating" as well as works with all your accessories, such as the remotes.
The D800/e line seems to have fewer oil spots on sensor issues than the D600 so if you want a D600 for the upcoming year-end holiday season, I'd suggestion waiting to the 11th hour to get as fresh a copy/unit as possible.
Cleaning oil off a sensor isn't for the weak of heart.
Bottom line: The D800E is a specialty camera that is not for many pro-sumers moving up from DX format. It is however a wonderful camera and gives the best resolution of anything out there to-date. But to be honest, unless you do 100% crop (i.e., zoom in all the way) you won't see the difference in 97% of your photos. So save the $1000, get the D600 and buy a good lens (and not the 24-85mm that comes in the D600 kit, get the 28-300mm if you need a kit lens).
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19.03.2014
10/10
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This is a remarkable camera. There is much discussion in all kinds of groups on the pros and cons but the reality is that this camera exceeds the skills of the people who claim to have problems. It is capable of detail beyond any other DSLR out there currently and the "sharpness" problems reported are due to poor technique that was not visible in other digital images. I have used them all and this is by far the best option under $20K.
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25.11.2012
10/10
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The D800E is not all things to all photographers (nothing, of course, is). This is a camera for studio photographers, landscape photographers, cityscapes and architectural photography, and maybe street photography. It is not, IMO, a camera for photojournalists (Nikon fans should stick to the D4), sports photography (not enough frames per second), or wildlife photography requiring high frame rates (e.g. bird photography). I know that there are those who will violently disagree, but there are better choices for each of those other specialties. I say this because first, if you aren't going to make very large prints (say 20 X 30 or larger), you should question whether this camera is for you - it may still be, because there are features it has such as better focusing, certain menu options, etc. - then some cameras with lower pixel count that the D800 but still quite high (e.g. the D600). Second, the large files require a pretty up-to-date computer that can process the larger files. While many others say that it eats up a lot of gigabytes of storage, frankly storage is so inexpensive today, that this wouldn't dissuade me if I otherwise thought this was the camera for me. Lastly, those needing high frame rate just aren't going to get it with the D800E. It's OK, but not up to the standards expected today for sports and wildlife uses.
That said, I mostly do landscape and cityscape photography. And I love this camera. The dynamic range is a step up over the prior generation of cameras (about 14 stops) and the detail is beyond reproach. Yes, it requires greater discipline in making sure you take every precaution to to ensure sharp images. But if you take your time and make your images carefully, you won't have better files outside of $25K to $40K medium format cameras/backs to work with.
As Steve Simon (a well respected professional photographer) has said, if he's leaving his house with a tripod, he takes his D800. If not, his D600. That's probably the simplest but most succinct description of what type of photographer the D800 is for.
That said, I mostly do landscape and cityscape photography. And I love this camera. The dynamic range is a step up over the prior generation of cameras (about 14 stops) and the detail is beyond reproach. Yes, it requires greater discipline in making sure you take every precaution to to ensure sharp images. But if you take your time and make your images carefully, you won't have better files outside of $25K to $40K medium format cameras/backs to work with.
As Steve Simon (a well respected professional photographer) has said, if he's leaving his house with a tripod, he takes his D800. If not, his D600. That's probably the simplest but most succinct description of what type of photographer the D800 is for.
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20.01.2014
10/10
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Not much to praise that everyone else hasn't already:
1) Sharp, sharp, sharp! 3D-like image quality (with good lens) due to micro contrast and fine details. Subjects just pop out of the picture
2) Very good low light AF -- coming from a D7000, it was night and day
3) Plenty fast for me
4) Fantastic build quality.
Gripes? Battery lasts half as long as the D7000. Unless you use a fast card, there will be some delay when viewing images because the files are so darn huge. And yes, you will see moire. Don't let it bother you.
Highly recommended
1) Sharp, sharp, sharp! 3D-like image quality (with good lens) due to micro contrast and fine details. Subjects just pop out of the picture
2) Very good low light AF -- coming from a D7000, it was night and day
3) Plenty fast for me
4) Fantastic build quality.
Gripes? Battery lasts half as long as the D7000. Unless you use a fast card, there will be some delay when viewing images because the files are so darn huge. And yes, you will see moire. Don't let it bother you.
Highly recommended
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29.05.2013
10/10
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I am a semi-pro photographer and own a Nikon Kit consisting of a D7000 and D5100, this is my first full frame camera with Nikon and it did not disappoint.
The camera feels great in the hand and is compact, yet large enough to allow for all the buttons you need for fast adjustments.
IF you shoot in Automatic, this camera does not have an AUTO selection on it's menu.... there is a Programmed Auto mode and you can effectively put the camera in Auto for focusing on subjects and it's pretty much the same as Auto, almost.
BUT if you shoot in Auto, do not buy this camera... it's overkill.
If you're shooting in Auto buy a D600 for much less.... or better yet buy a D7100 which is an amazing camera.
Also, this camera paired with Nikon glass works wonders, I just shot all weekend using my D800E, Nikon 24-70 2.8, 14-24 2.8, and my 35mm 1.4 and the pictures are outstanding.
I would recommend fast glass because the camera is so sharp you want to minimize the camera shake (i.e use a higher shutter speed).
ISO performance is awesome.... I shot at 1600 with very little noticeable noise and all the way to 3200 still producing usable files.
The weight of the camera is a nice counterbalance to some of the heavier lenses like a 24-70 2.8 or 14-24 2.8.
I love this camera and would recommend it 100%.
The camera feels great in the hand and is compact, yet large enough to allow for all the buttons you need for fast adjustments.
IF you shoot in Automatic, this camera does not have an AUTO selection on it's menu.... there is a Programmed Auto mode and you can effectively put the camera in Auto for focusing on subjects and it's pretty much the same as Auto, almost.
BUT if you shoot in Auto, do not buy this camera... it's overkill.
If you're shooting in Auto buy a D600 for much less.... or better yet buy a D7100 which is an amazing camera.
Also, this camera paired with Nikon glass works wonders, I just shot all weekend using my D800E, Nikon 24-70 2.8, 14-24 2.8, and my 35mm 1.4 and the pictures are outstanding.
I would recommend fast glass because the camera is so sharp you want to minimize the camera shake (i.e use a higher shutter speed).
ISO performance is awesome.... I shot at 1600 with very little noticeable noise and all the way to 3200 still producing usable files.
The weight of the camera is a nice counterbalance to some of the heavier lenses like a 24-70 2.8 or 14-24 2.8.
I love this camera and would recommend it 100%.
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04.11.2013
10/10
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So I jumped at the opportunity to buy this amazing camera with the sale that just came out. First one that was sent was amazing but after only 100 pictures the camera malfunction with an err message. Tried a new battery, taking off the lens, new memory cards, reset, everything you could image and could not get it to work. Finally I contacted amazon and had a new one in a day. (Great response time Amazon.) so now the new one works great so far no issues. The camera distributes quality like no other camera. I own the D800 as well and it truly is a better camera. You can just tell the images are that much sharper using Nikon prime lens shows the best quality especially with a 85 1.4g. I absolutely love this camera and would not rate it any different because of the one flawed one that was sent.
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