Digital Photography Review tests Nikon D800

Digital Photography Review (DPR), one of the web’s most trusted resources for all things digital photography, has just completed its in-depth review of the Nikon D800. When Nikon announced the D800 back in February, it was not exactly what many people expected as it was more of a medium format challenger than a successor to the immensely popular Nikon D700. Still, people were quick to fall in love with the camera (provided you could find one), and now, three months after announcement, the first review by a world-renowned authority has been published.
So, how does the D800 do? Answer: very well.
Overall, the staff at DPR loved the D800 fopr the simple reason that it represents a clean, evolutionary step-up from the D700. Bottom line: anyone familiar with the D00 will immediately feel at home with the D800. In addition, it is noted that the D800 feels less substantial than its predecessor despite being virtually the same size. In addition, the D800 features the same levels of weather-proofing as the D700 and inherits all of its predecessor’s handy, external controls, too.
In terms of image quality, according to DPR, the D800 can still deliver at the high ISOs that made the D00 so popular, but with triple the resolution, which is no small feat. However, people looking to buy a D800 for its by-far best in class resolution should be warned: technique in the form of fast shutter speeds and/or tripods are a must, as are top-notch lenses as any lesser glass probably will not be able to fully resolve the 36Mp sensor, making the lens, not the camera, the limiting factor. In addition, DPR noted that the D800 is best in class for dynamic range, too. .
As for other things to like about the D800, they read like a laundry list: three crop modes, dual memory slots, improved live view, a 100% viewfinder, auto ISO being linked to lens focal length, an overall excellent video mode, and USB 3.0 output (perfect for those massive files).
As for complaints? Well, they’re more nit picks than anything else. First of all, changing AF nodes is more complex than on the D700, which simply required moving a switch. Second complaint (but one that is no surprise if you read the spec sheet) is that the D800 can only do 4fps, which is a little on the slow side come 2012, especially considering that the D700 can do 6fps (and 8fps with the battery grip).
Overall conclusion? Praise of the highest level. .
Want to buy a D800 in the Cleveland area? Well, there’s Cleveland-based Dodd Camera, with its downtown superstore. In addition, there are many smaller Cleveland metro area chain stores in the Cuyahoga County area, too. Live West of Cleveland? Loomis Camera, located in downtown Elyria, Lorain County, is another place to go for all your photographic needs. Both are authorized Nikon dealers. As for pricing and availability, the D800 sells for $2999..
Hint: since the D800 is back-ordered, order yours right away before the ‘line’ gets any longer or Nikon decides to jack up its prices again.
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Digital Photography Review tests Nikon D800