The Nikon D800 SLR Digital Camera is more than a DSLR, it's a broadcast quality video camera as well. Powering both still and video capture is the FX-format CMOS 36.3Mp sensor and the powerful EXPEED 3 image-processing engine. Enhancing the heart of the camera you'll find an optical low-pass filter with all the anti-aliasing properties removed, making for RAW images that are easier to manipulate due to their pristine starting point, an altruistic sharpness. This is the ultimate in clarity for photographers who require complete control over their images from file to finished product. Additionally, the D800E boasts 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing. What's more, the camera's Nikon F mount accepts a multitude of NIKKOR lenses, included DX lenses and AF-S lenses; and Nikon Speedlights provide exceptional flash capabilities
The D800E's Advanced Scene Recognition System with a 91k-pixel RGB sensor brings out precise, accurate colors in every scene, for natural-looking results. Face detection and a detailed scene analysis support more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, and i-TTL flash exposure for any number of compositional and lighting situations. When combined with auto-area AF and subject tracking in 3D-tracking, your images are even more fine-tuned. In addition, the 3D color matrix metering III feature results in pleasing auto exposures, especially when human faces are in the scene.
The D800E utilizes Nikon's i-TTL system for the supreme in accuracy and balance. When combined with Nikon's Speedlights, high-quality stills result. Of course, the camera also has a built-in pop-up flash for those spur-of-the-moment snapshots and other casual pics. The D800E also utilizes Nikon's auto white balance which is equipped for a wide range of shooting situations. The Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor results in sharp images, even in low-light and the four AF-area modes give you the versatility you need to shoot everything from stills to street scenes to landscapes and more.
When it comes to HD movie capture, the D800E shoots broadcast quality video in two D-Movie formats at 1080/30p full HD. The D800E captures movies in FX and DX movie formats. The FX-based format renders shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh, while the DX-format uses an image area similar to 35mm movie film, for a look cinematographers are accustomed to. Additional video features include live view operation, the ability to record high-fidelity stereo audio with an external mic, and the option to shoot time-lapse photography and save it as a movie file. Flicker reduction and custom settings enable even more freedom of expression in your movies.
When it comes to viewing your scenes you have a choice of the 100% coverage FX-format optical viewfinder or the 3.2" LCD monitor. The pentaprism viewfinder provides you with a clear and accurate view when shooting stills. And the generous 3.2" 921k-dot wide-viewing-angle LCD gives you features like an anti-reflective structure, brightness control, and the ability to magnify playback images up to 46x. Other notable features of the D800E include a fast response time of 0.12 seconds, high-speed CF and SD dual card slots, high-speed data transfer with a USB 3.0 connection, a high-capacity EN-EL15 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a precise and durable shutter, and a high-precision sequential control mechanism.
A DSLR though it may be, the D800E comes with a number of creative and intuitive features to keep your shooting both exciting and efficient. Features like direct access to the Picture Control feature and a four-button layout and release mode dial on the camera's top deck make your shooting life easier, while High Dynamic Rang, Dual-axis electronic virtual horizon, and numerous in-camera editing functions ensure that you get the shot you want. The D800E comes with ViewNX 2 software for browsing, editing, sharing and then some of your files. Optional software from Nikon that can be used includes Capture NX 2 and Camera Control Pro 2.
Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
Effective Pixels | 36.3 million |
Image Sensor | CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24 mm; Nikon FX format |
Total Pixels | 36.8 Million |
Dust-Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
Image Are (pixels) | FX-format (L) 7,360 x 4,912 (M) 5,520 x 3,680 (S) 3,680 x 2,456 1:2 format (30 x 20) (L) 6,144 x 4,080 (M) 4,608 x 3,056 5:4 format (30 x 24) (L) 6,144 x 4,912 (M) 4,608 x 3,680 (S) 3,072 x 2,456 DX-format (L) 4,800 x 3,200 (M) 3,600 x 2,400 (S) 2,400 x 1,600 |
File Format - Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality |
Picture Control System | Landscape - Monochrome - Neutral - Portrait - Standard - User-customizable Settings Vivid - |
Storage Media | CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) - SD - SDHC - SDXC |
Card Slot | 1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card |
File System | Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge |
Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. 1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. 5:4 (30x24): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.70x |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | Built - in (-3 to +1) |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 19.5 (-1.0) |
Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed |
Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
Depth-of-field Preview | Yes |
Lens Aperture | Instant-return type |
Depth-of-field Control | Yes |
Lens Compatibility at a Glance | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
Compatible Lenses | AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering III AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering III DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image Size Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Non-CPU: Usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Mazimum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s) |
Shutter Release Modes | Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 4 frames per second Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode |
Continuous Shooting Speed | FX-format: CH: Up to 4 frames per second CL: Up to 4 frames per second FX-format CH: Up to 4 frames per second CL: Up to 4 frames per second DX-format CH: Up to 5 frames per second CL: Up to 5 frames per second 1:2 format CH: Up to 5 frames per second CL: Up to 5 frames per second |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 4 frames per second at full resolution |
Self-timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
Exposure Metering System | TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor |
Metering Method | Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses) Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 0 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
Exposure Meter Coupling | Combined CPU and AI |
Exposure Modes | Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S) |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 o |
Exposure Lock | Yes |
Mirror Lock Up | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) |
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 6400 |
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) |
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) |
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Lo-1 (ISO-50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) |
Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes |
High ISO Noise Reduction | Low - Normal - High - Off |
Active D-Lighting | Auto - Extra High - High - Normal - Low - Off |
D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 frames using selected value for one frame 3-5 frames using preset values for all frames |
Single-point AF Mode | Yes |
Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
Auto-area AF Mode | Yes |
Autofocus System | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection |
AF Detection Range | -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) |
Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
AF-Area Mode | 9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Single-point AF 3D-tracking (51 points) |
Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) |
Focus Modes | Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 51 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
Built-in Flash Distance | 39 ft. (ISO 100) |
Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
Flash Sync Modes | 1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged |
Accessory Shoe | Yes |
Flash Sync Terminal | Yes |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported |
White Balance | Auto (2 types) - Choose color temperature (2500K 10000K) - Cloudy - Direct Sunlight - Flash - Fluorescent (7 types) - Incandescent - Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) - Shade |
White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
Live View Shooting | Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Live View Lens servo | Live View Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) |
Live View AF-area mode | Face-priority AF - Wide-area AF - Normal-area AF - Subject-tracking AF |
Live View Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate | 1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) - 1280 x 720 (60p): 60 fps (59.94 fps) - 1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) - 1920 x 1080 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) |
Movie Maximum recording time | 20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality |
Movie File Format | MOV |
Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Movie Audio recording format | Linear PCM |
Movie Audio recording Device | Built-in monaural microphone - External stereo microphone (optional) |
Movie | HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps - HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps - HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps - HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps - HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps |
Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, monaural - External stereo microphone (optional) |
Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal |
Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dots |
Monitor Type | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
Monitor Angle of View | 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
Monitor Adjustments | Brightness, 5 levels |
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder |
Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow Highlights |
In-Camera Image Editing | Color Outline - Color Sketch - D-Lighting - Distortion Control -Edit Movie - Filter Effects Fisheye - Image Overlay - Miniature Effect - Monochrome - NEF (RAW) Processing -Perspective Control - Quick Retouch - Red-eye Correction - Resize - Selective Color - Side-by-Side Comparison - Straighten - Trim - Color Balance |
Image Comment | Yes |
Interface | HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector - Headphone Connector - NTSC - Stereo Microphone Input - Super Speed USB 3.0 |
Wi-Fi Functionality | Eye-Fi Compatible - WT-4A |
GPS | GP-1 GPS unit |
Save/Load Camera settings | Yes |
Total custom Settings | 54 |
My Menu | Yes with customization |
Recent Settings | Yes |
Supported Languages | Arabic - Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) - Czech - Danish - Dutch - English - Finnish - French - German - Indonesian - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Norweigan - Polish - Portuguese - Romanian - Russian - Spanish - Swedish - Thai - Turkish - Ukrainian |
Date, Time and Daylight Savings | Yes |
World Time Setting | Yes |
Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | 900 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA) |
AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector |
Battery Charger | MH-25 Quick Charger |
Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
Approx. Dimensions | Width 5.7 in. (144.78mm) - Height 4.8 in. (121.92mm) - Depth 3.2 in. (81.28mm) |
Approx. Weight | 31.7 oz (900G) Camera Body only |
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