- Introduced: 2/7/2012
- Replacement Estimate: D810 in 2014; current equivalent: D850
- Current Firmware: A1.11 B1.11 (Feb 2018)
- Sensor Size: 36x23.9mm, FX (full film frame)
- Sensor Pixels: 36.3mp full, 30.18mp @ 5:4, 25.07mp @ 1.2x, 15.36mp @ DX
- Sensor Manufacturer: Sony IMX094AQP
- Sensor Technology: CMOS
- Sensor Filtration: Bayer, antialias (on D800, no antialias on D800E), microlens
- Max Image Size: 7360x4912
- Other Image Sizes: 5520x3680, 3680x2456, 1.2x Crop: 6144x4080, 4608x3056, 3072x2040, 5:4 Crop: 6144x4912, 4608x3680, 3072x2456, DX Crop: 4800x3200, 3600x2400, 2400x1600
- Video: 1080P/30/25/24, 720P/60/50/30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built in mic, stereo from jack (20 levels), clean HDMI output, headphone monitoring
- ADC Bit Depth: 12 or 14 bit
- Raw File Formats: 12 or 14 bit Uncompressed, Lossless compressed,Compressed NEF
- Other File Formats: JPEG, TIFF
- JPEG/TIFF Rendering: 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output
- Auto Rotation: Yes
- Color Spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Storage: CF Type I only, UDMA-7 support, second SD slot (SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi)
- Max Write Speed: 45MB/sec+
- Max Buffer Size: 56 JPEG (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 16 14-bit NEF
- Connectivity: USB 3.0
- TV Support: HDMI
- Lens Support w/metering: all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S
- Autofocus Module: CAM3500FX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch) supports -2 EV focus, f/8 autofocus (with sensor limitations)
- Shutter Lag: 44ms
- Autofocus Modes: Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area, Face Detect
- AF Assist: Yes (white lamp)
- Metering: 91,000-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, center-weight (variable), spot
- Exposure Modes: PSAM
- Exposure Compensation: +/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop
- Exposure Bracketing: Yes, 2-9 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing)
- ISO: 100-6400, LO1, HI1, HI2, AUTO
- White Balance: Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning
- Image Settings: Picture Controls, Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
- Color LCD: 3.2" TFT, 921,000 dots, 170 degree
- Image Review: Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights
- Continuous Shooting Speed: 4fps (5fps DX), 6fps DX w/ MB-D12
- Shutter Speeds: 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 200k rated
- Mirror Lockup: Delay, M-UP
- Viewfinder: Pentaprism, 100%, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, eyepiece shutter , opt gridlines
- Optional Viewfinder Accessories: DG-2 magnifier, DK-14/17A antifog, DK-19 rubber cup, DK17m magnifier, DR-5 right angle, DK-18 adapter, DK17c diopter correction
- Optional Focus Screens: Brightscreen
- Menus: Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu
- Flash Sync Speed: 1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP
- Flash Type: supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander
- Internal Flash: Yes GN 39ft 12m (ISO 100)
- PC Sync: Yes
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1EV
- Flash Options: Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode
- DOF Preview: Yes
- Optional Remote Control: 10-pin remotes supported, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10
- Size: 5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2" (146x123x81.5mm)
- Weight w/o battery: 31.7 ounces (900g)
- Battery: EN-EL15
- AC Adapter: EP-5b + EH-5a/b
- Other Significant: Self-cleaning sensor, DX Crop, autofocus calibration, active D-Lighting, chromatic aberration control, PictBridge, optional MB-D12 vertical release (supports EN-EL15, AA, or EN-EL18), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, horizontal indicator, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support
- Software: View NX2
- Price at Introduction: US$3000 D800 body only
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Thom's quick takes:
- Excellent high ISO quality
- Excellent Build quality
- Excellent Dynamic Range
- Loaded with Features
- Solid video abilities
- Recommended for pro work
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