Nikon D800 / D800E

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1538 reviews of Nikon D800 / D800E. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The image quality and durability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the usability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D800 / D800E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 user reviews of Nikon D800 / D800E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 292 user reviews of Nikon D800 / D800E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Nikon D800 / D800E from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Amadou Diallo & Barnaby Britton with additional ma (dpreview.com)

Nikon D800E

June 2012: This review has been significantly expanded to include detailed analysis of the performance of the D800 alongside its closely-related stablemate the D800E. We have also added samples and analysis of the D800/E's uncompressed video feature....

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...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon D800

The full-frame Nikon D800 manages to deliver 36 megapixels of resolution, without sacrificing image quality at high ISOs. It only shoots 4 frames per second, but that should be sufficient for event photographers, landscape shooters, and well-heeled...

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.

The rear LCD is 3.2 inches and features a 921k-dot resolution. It isn't quite as good as the display found on the rear of the Canon 5D Mark III, but is still sharp enough to allow you to confirm critical focus when reviewing shots. The D800 supports...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon D800 (Body Only) review: Nikon D800 (Body Only)

Nikon D800 (Body Only)

The ; boasts stellar photos, excellent videos, speedy performance, and a relatively streamlined shooting design.

While there's nothing major to complain about, the D800's battery life could use a boost.

An unsurprisingly great camera that's worth every penny of its higher price for its target market of professional nonsports photographers, the Nikon D800 should definitely please those who've been waiting patiently to replace their older Nikon equipment.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D800 Preview

Nikon has dropped yet another powerful dSLR on us for 2012, with the introduction of the D800. The long awaited successor to the D700, the D800 is now the most resolute camera Nikon has to offer (as of 2/2012), with an astounding 36.3-megapixels of...

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon D800E Review

Boasting a 36-megapixel FX format sensor, the Nikon D800E is currently the highest-resolution “35mm size” digital SLR camera in the world. The D800E employs an optical filter with the anti-aliasing properties removed, producing sharper images than the...

The Nikon D700 has been a hot seller ever since it was introduced back in the summer of 2008. It had a great sensor, a robust but relatively lightweight body and a comprehensive feature set, and was sold at a price that many thought was reasonable for...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Nikon D800 Review

Boasting a 36-megapixel FX format sensor, the Nikon D800 is currently the highest-resolution “35mm size” digital SLR camera in the world. As a successor to the venerable and deservedly popular D700, the Nikon D800 offers a similarly rugged, weather...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon D800E

The Nikon D800E digital SLR is identical to the Nikon D800 , except it's designed to remove the effects of the optical low-pass filter (OLPF) for slightly sharper images than normal. That puts it at risk of producing moiré patterns, false colors, and...

Solid build, Excellent controls, positioned well, 51-point AF, Extremely high resolution, Excellent image quality, Excellent dynamic range, Surprising high ISO performance, DX crop mode produces 15.4-megapixel images, Automatic CA reduction, Optional...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon D800 Review

Promising extremely high-resolution images, the Nikon D800 doesn't disappoint; better yet, its high-ISO performance surprised us, able to produce a good 8 x 10-inch print even at ISO 25,600. Well-designed and built, the Nikon D800 is a premium...

Rugged build; Excellent controls; Extremely high resolution; Dual cards; Surprising high ISO performance

Very large files; Slower frame rate; Custom white balance gives a greenish tint; Battery life lower than D700

Overall, the Nikon D800 is a gentlemanly camera, one that is true to all that its external appearance and demeanor promise. It is big and burly, with a solid feel appropriate of a professional tool. Its controls are excellent for the serious...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Nikon D800 Review: Function and Form Converge

Nikon introduces the D800 as the highest megapixel DSLR in their lineup. With an unheard of 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor, we are surprised the pixels aren't falling off the sensor. Speaking of sensors, Nikon has unleashed a newly designed sensor for...

Excellent image quality, Large files that allow 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

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Laurie Excell (layersmagazine.com)