Nikon D800

Class-leading image resolution at 36.3 MP (with the D800E offering slightly superior resolution) ; Outstanding high ISO performance in both JPEG and Raw files ; High quality JPEG images at default settings (with the D800E offering slightly superior...

Relatively slow 4 fps continuous shooting in FX mode (6 fps with optional battery grip in DX mode) ; Slow AF in live view and video modes (compared to phase-detection) ; Rear LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight, despite new design ; Fine detail in...

The Nikon D800E - at low ISOs and optimum lens apertures - offers slightly higher resolution than its less expensive sibling, the D800. Its raw files respond impressively well to a moderately aggressive sharpening routine while avoiding visible...

Excellent high ISO performance. High-resolution full-frame sensor. Fast focus and performance. Excellent viewfinder

Slower to focus in Live View. Must initiate autofocus manually during video recording

At 36 megapixels the Nikon D800 ($2,999.95 list, body only) is not only the company's highest-resolution camera—it's the highest-resolution camera you can find anywhere without moving up to digital medium format. Event photographers will appreciate the...

Excellent image quality ; Large files that allow for cropping ; Broad dynamic range ; Sophisticated feature set ; Expanded video functionality

No "small" RAW options ; CF and SD card slots vs. dual CF slots ; Moderate 4fps continuous shooting ; Focus hunting in video AF

Amazing resolution

What’s not to like

All I can say about my new D800 is: Kudos to Nikon for bringing in such an incredible camera at an affordable price!

Excellent JPEG & RAW quality as well as videos; 24fps recording at 710p & 1080p; Great build quality; Easily accessible buttons; USB 3.0 ports for fast photo transfers

Noise in pictures (at full resolution) & videos in low-light conditions due to high megapixel sensor

Each one of these full resolution JPEGs is around 18MB, so not only do you need a high capacity SD card, but output is also swift thanks to the USB 3.0 port. In addition to SD cards you also have space for the good old CF cards. There’s a lot more to...

Expansive 36.3-megapixel resolution gives amazing flexibility; Solid handling and ergonomics while shooting; Plenty of manual control makes rapid adjustments easy

Left side AF issues are real and troublesome

The Nikon D800 is a beast of a camera, an extraordinarily high-resolution anachronism dropped into a supposedly post-megapixel world. The 36.3-megapixel sensor of the D800 defines it; it is the camera’s greatest asset, making it one of the most...

Extremely high-resolution sensor ; Very high dynamic range, even in images taken with high ISO speed settings ; Large LCD screen ; Uncompressed, Full HD output of video for high-quality external recording

Supplied with the simple Raw converter ViewNX 2, while the more sophisticated Capture NX 2 is offered as an option ; Only 4 frames per second in burst mode ; Handling of 36MP images needs very fast memory cards with high capacity, large hard discs, and...