Nikon D800 is the junior full-frame model. Nikon DF vs. D800 Specs Comparison Design and Control

Nikon D800 is by far the highest resolution camera among narrow-format SLR cameras. Its release a few months ago for many professional photographers seriously raised the question of the advisability of using medium format cameras with digital backs in their work.

In the spring, at the Photoforum exhibition in Moscow, you could stand for more than an hour to hold the D800 in your hands and take a couple of shots on your flash drive. Now that the hype for this camera has subsided, we decided to write this review based on own experience its use.

Nikon D800 Key Features

• CMOS sensor 36.3 megapixels
• ISO 100 - 6400, expandable to 50 - 25,600
• 4 fps continuous shooting, 5 fps in 1.2x / DX mode.
• 51-point Multi-CAM3500FX autofocus system
• Full HD video recording
• Uncompressed video output via HDMI
• EXPEED 3 processor
• 8cm display, 921k-dot resolution
• 91K-pixel metering sensor with continuous face detection
• Viewfinder with 100% coverage
• 200,000 shutter cycles
• Exposure range 1 / 8000-30 s; sync speed up to 1/250 s.
• Memory cards: CF and SD.
• Built-in i-TTL Speedlight
• Magnesium alloy housing, waterproof and dustproof

Matrix

Let's start the description with it, since it is the 36.8 megapixel (effective 36.3 megapixel) matrix that distinguishes this camera from all other DSLRs.

We have made sure in our own practice that 36 megapixels is not a marketing gimmick. The matrix really produces very detailed images.

It is also very interesting that the D800 has a twin brother (or, if you will, twin sisters) - D800E. The only significant difference between the cameras is the lack of an optical low pass filter in the D800E.

This makes it possible to take pictures with more detail than a simple D800, but the likelihood of moiré increases many times over. Nevertheless, such a camera can be used without problems in genres like landscapes, where the occurrence of moire is almost impossible.

Appearance

As a professional camera, the Nikon D800 doesn't look as brutal as the D3X or D4, for example. On the contrary, the camera is very compact. Oddly enough, we will attribute the compactness of this camera to its pluses rather than minuses, since if you are not a reporter, then you most likely do not need to carry a camera with you with a huge battery and greatly increased dust and moisture protection.

In the hands, the camera is quite pleasant to the touch and is well balanced with lightweight lenses, but serious telephoto cameras should be placed on serious reportage cameras (and, moreover, on their own tripods).

It should be noted that Nikon has always paid close attention to ergonomics and tactile sensations. And this time, the developers can safely set a test, since there are no complaints about the materials, nor the shape of the handle, nor the convenience of the grip. The camera is very comfortable in the hand, and, which is important (given the compactness of the case), the lower finger does not fall off anywhere.

Housing

Since the D800 is a professional camera, it has a body made entirely of magnesium alloy.

We have not tested it, but we think we can hope for moderate dust / moisture protection and shock resistance. Of course, not from impacts from a height of growth on the asphalt, but in the correct packaging in the luggage it can be safely taken.

USB 3.0

Photographers who shoot directly into a computer will surely appreciate the fact that for the first time the camera has a USB 3.0 interface, which allows data transfer at speeds up to 5 Gb / s. In our opinion, USB 3.0, coupled with higher resolution, gives the D800 a chance to become a very popular studio camera.

Naturally, if your computer does not support the new USB, then data will be transferred using the USB 2.0 protocol, that is, at speeds up to 480 Mb / s.

Ergonomics

The camera has a built-in flash, which can only work as a control and support two groups of flash units using Nikon CLS (Creative Lighting System). The latter, in turn, is supported by all current and some older Nikon flash units.

On the front of the camera there are two very convenient function buttons that can be programmed for one of many modes - from checking the depth of field to turning on the virtual horizon. They can also be configured to control aperture in video mode, which videographers will certainly appreciate.

The camera has a new focus mode switch. In the D700, it had three positions: single-frame, continuous and manual. In Nikon D800 it became two-position: autofocus and manual.

There is a button on the switch itself, when you press it, you can select the focus area and the autofocus mode - single-frame, tracking or automatic selection from the two previous modes.

Many people note that the physical switch was more convenient, since there was no need to be distracted by modes. On the other hand, in the camera, all settings are duplicated in the viewfinder and on the second display.

The camera lacks a physical switch of the type of autofocus (point, dynamic and 3D), now it works through the side autofocus button.

Display

The nice thing is that the camera received a display from the flagship of the Nikon D4 line, it has a diagonal of 8 cm (3.2 inches), a resolution of 921,000 pixels and an anti-reflective coating.

The display features a richer color space close to sRGB. The display also has a built-in light sensor that analyzes the ambient light and adjusts the screen parameters. Moreover, not only brightness, but also saturation, contrast and gamma, optimizing the picture in such a way that the user sees the photo as close as possible to reality. All these innovations make it possible without big problems work with the monitor in the bright sun.

And that is not all! Between the monitor and the protective glass, there is a layer of tricky gel, which reduces the risk of fogging during sudden changes in temperature, which is especially important in our climate.

Viewfinder

The viewfinder isn't surprising, it's just big and bright, with 100% frame coverage, just like a full-frame DSLR should be. The magnification is 0.7x, like the reportage flagship D4 and Canon's main competitor EOS 5D Mark III.

Autofocus

As it should be with professional photographic equipment, autofocus is one of the strongest points of the new camera. The camera focuses very quickly, even in low light conditions.

A large focusing area combined with 51 points gives you complete freedom.

Memory cards

The camera has two slots, for SD and CF memory cards, allowing parallel or sequential recording, as well as assigning to different formats RAW / JPG or Photo / Video materials.

Live view

Compared to the D700, the D800 takes live view to a whole new level. The Lv mode switch is now located on the rear panel and is easily accessible.

Switch between still and video live view using the jog dial.

In live view, you can not only evaluate the frame on the screen, but also zoom in on the desired area for manual focusing.

Exposure metering

As usual, the camera has three types of metering:

• Spot: exposure metering is based on the focus point (approximately 1.5% of the frame).
• Center-weighted: in this mode, 3/4 of the data is taken from the center of the frame, with a diameter of about 8-20 mm. The rest of the data is taken from the rest of the frame.
• Matrix: 3D color matrix metering provides full-frame exposure metering. To accurately determine the exposure, in addition to assessing the illumination, the camera analyzes the distribution of colors, tones and the distance to the subject.

They all work flawlessly.

Shooting in Crop mode

Here's an interesting point: The D800 allows you to use DX lenses designed for crop cameras. When such a lens is connected, the camera switches to DX mode and takes information only from that part of the matrix where the lens projects the image. Thus, 36 megapixels are converted into 15, but the autofocus area remains in place, and the focus points are located almost over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe frame.

ISO

The range of standard values \u200b\u200bis ISO 100-6400, expandable to 50-25,600 units.

The D700 had an Auto ISO mode that raises the ISO value if the calculated shutter speed gets slower than you set. For example, if you shoot with a telephoto lens and your minimum shutter speed is 1/200, in the Auto ISO settings you can specify that the camera does not set slower shutter speeds, but only raise the ISO.

As you understand, the normal limiting exposure for handheld photography depends on the focal length of the lens, and if 1/60 s is sufficient for a focal length of 50 mm, then for 200 mm, it is advisable to use a shutter speed of 1/200 and shorter.

In the D800, you can not only specify the maximum allowable shutter speed, but also link the shutter speed to the lens focal length, auto mode, (unless, of course, the lens is electronic and transmits such data to the camera). In this mode, the camera will change the shutter speed and ISO based on the focal length you are using. This is insanely handy when working with zoom lenses.

You can also adjust the auto shutter speed by making it shorter or slower. the usual limit two steps.

For the sensitivity test, we have selected two areas of the frame. Pictures were taken in RAW, noise reduction in the camera was disabled, conversion to Capture One 7 with default settings.

Below, by clicking, you can see the areas at all ISO values.

The built-in noise control does not make sense. Firstly, it is quite weak at fighting noise, and secondly, noise can be removed easily, quickly and with a large degree of control in Photoshop using the appropriate plug-in or action.

The choice of the shooting mode, as in the D700, is done with the mode button. it distinctive feature professional Nikon cameras that only have basic shooting modes P, S, A and M.

In place of the mode dial on the D800, there is a control unit for four main shooting functions: format (RAW / JPG) and file quality, white balance, ISO and bracketing.

Battery

The camera works with the new EN-EL15 battery already used in the D7000 and 1 V1 mirrorless. The battery charge is enough for shooting 900-1000 frames or 60 minutes of video shooting.

If desired, you can equip the camera with an MB-D12 battery pack, which can be powered by AA batteries or an EN-EL18 battery from the Nikon D4 reportage.

Shooting video

Per last years DSLR video shooting has evolved from marketing to a booming industry.

The camera shoots video at a resolution of 1920 × 1080 at 30, 25 and 24 frames per second. At a resolution of 1280 x 720, the frequency can be 60, 50, 30 and 25 frames per second.

The video is saved in MOV format using the H.264 / MPEG-4 (Advanced Video Coding) codec, which allows you to get the maximum picture quality, the maximum clip length is 30 minutes.

The D800 also has two very important features for operators.

• Manual microphone level control.
  You can connect an external microphone and manually control its sensitivity level (20 levels and auto mode). The camera is equipped with a headphone port to monitor the sound level.
• Ability to output uncompressed video through HDMI port.
  You can record video with maximum quality to an external device or output video to an external screen. However, the camera does not allow simultaneous recording of video to a memory card and output of uncompressed video via HDMI. When recording video to a card, only 720p resolution can be output via HDMI.

It is also worth noting that the camera displays exposure and autofocus information by default when outputting via HDMI. This is convenient when outputting data to an external monitor, but to record data via HDMI this feature must be disabled through the menu.

There is a dedicated button for video recording, next to the shutter button and active only in live view video.

In live view mode, it became possible to fully control the exposure and at the same time see the changes that occur in the frame in the picture.

Unfortunately, autofocus in video mode leaves much to be desired: it works slowly and often misses the mark, and even the camera records the sound from the focusing lens.

It's best to focus before shooting a video and then start recording.

Like stills, videos can be shot with two different crop settings - FX and DX. In the first version, the camera receives data from almost the entire matrix (from 91% to be exact), and in the second - from an area the size of a standard cropped matrix. Thus, you can change the angle of view of the lens due to the crop factor, without losing the quality and size of the video.

The camera has the ability to set interval shooting. It is enough to select the shooting parameters, the interval between frames and the number of required frames. Then you can start the survey or select the start time. This mode can be used to later combine photos into video and create time-lapse (time-lapse) video, which has become quite fashionable recently on the web.

Time-lapse - time-lapse shooting

However, for time-lapse shooting, the camera has a separate function, called “time-lapse shooting”. Essentially the same thing, only done a little differently. It is necessary to indicate the interval between frames, the duration of the shooting (and not the number of frames, as in the previous mode). After receiving this data, the camera will calculate the video duration. After all the frames have been captured, the camera itself will stitch the frames and make a video with the parameters specified in the video mode settings menu.

The materials from which the video is assembled will be deleted automatically.

Built-in processing capabilities

Here's a pretty impressive list of footage processing options; in this regard, the camera has something to play with.

• D-Lighting (working with underexposed and overexposed areas)
• Red-eye reduction
• Cropping
• Monochrome
• Color filter effect
• Color balance
• Image overlay
• RAW processing (converting RAW-\u003e JPG)
• Change of size
• Fast processing (auto)
• Alignment (horizon level)
• Distortion control (distortion correction)
• Fisheye (effect)
• Color outline (effect)
• Color sketch (effect)
• Perspective management
• Miniature effect
• Selective color (convert to black and white and restore one color)
• Movie change (select the start / end point of the video and save the still frame)

HDR

The D800 offers HDR shooting for capturing high dynamic range images.

In HDR mode, when you press the shutter, the camera takes two frames at once with different exposures, and then combines them into one file with the light areas of one frame and the dark ones from the other. Of course, the mode is only available when shooting in TIFF or JPG format.

You can choose the exposure spread yourself in the range from 1 to 3 EV or automatic mode.

When you enable HDR mode, the camera gives you two options: enable the mode for only one frame or for a series of frames. This is very convenient when you only need to take one shot: the camera itself will return you to normal shooting mode, but you have to switch the file format manually.

Of course, HDR does not need to be seen as a complete tool for creating HDR images, because you do not receive the original files and thus have no control over the process.

It makes more sense to see this mode as an opportunity to show the client on the spot how this or that landscape will look after your HDR processing.

Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting (ADL) has been around for a long time in Nikon DSLRs. It works quite simply: the camera extracts details in underexposed and overexposed areas of the image.

The advantage of this mode compared to HDR is that it works with the RAW format. Thus, by opening the file in the native converter (View NX2 or Capture NX 2), you can disable this function or reduce the value with which it works.

This feature is rather controversial in modern cameras. The fact is that it is easier to adjust the exposure in such a way as to preserve the details in the highlights, and stretch out natural under-highlights during processing. Fortunately, the rich dynamic range of RAW files of modern cameras allows you to do this without much loss.

Test frames

Files converted directly from RAW without processing, full-size JPGs, can be downloaded as an archive.

conclusions

Nikon was very timely to offer photographers a camera capable of solving almost all problems in modern commercial and amateur photography. The D800 lacks only the features that highly specialized cameras like the D4 and similar professional reportage models should be equipped with. Apparently, this is why Nikon has managed to achieve the best price-quality ratio in the segment of professional SLR cameras today, as well as squeeze out many competitors, especially in the segment of medium format cameras.

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The official presentation of the Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E cameras took place in Moscow yesterday. And in addition to the previously published news, I would like to tell a little more about the new cameras, as well as show a few test shots taken with the Nikon D800.

But let's start with a description of the camera. If we talk about the design of the camera, there are very few changes compared to the D700: the body has been slightly redesigned, the display is slightly enlarged. By the way, the replacement of the display is connected not so much with its increase as with the improvement of color rendering. We were able to see this personally. The camera body is still made of metal. The viewfinder now has 100% frame coverage at x0.7 magnification.

Most of the changes are still hidden inside the magnesium case. First and foremost is the new matrix. Its resolution has been increased 3 times at once, from 12 megapixels to 36! How this affected the image, we'll talk a little later. The company says the new sensor is both designed and manufactured by Nikon. As they say, an autopsy will show ... In a number of previous models, multi-megapixel matrices were from another famous manufacturer.

Naturally, the new matrix also required the use of a new processor. Still - to process so much information! A single JPEG file weighs on average about 20 megabytes, a raw NEF file - up to 50 megabytes.

Have you already thought about buying a new flash drive? Absolutely correct! By the way, the camera works with two flash drives at the same time: CF and SD format. The photographer himself can choose how to write files on them: either on two flash drives in parallel, or write different file formats on different cards. You can switch to another memory card when the main one ends (which will be the main one - is also determined in the menu).

But that's bad luck! I brought along a fairly old Speed \u200b\u200bClass 6 SD card to the presentation. And after shooting a series of frames, the camera suddenly "stuck". When the buffer ran out, it took several seconds to write one snapshot. At this time, both the camera and the photographer were inactive. And when I was asked to give the camera to the following journalist, I spent about 3 minutes waiting until the buffer was completely empty and the flash drive could be removed. These are the cons of high definition. So when buying memory cards, you have to splurge on the most expensive models on the market. And don't forget to upgrade your computer!

But since we are talking about continuous shooting, it’s time to say that its speed in Nikon D800 is not so great - up to 4 frames / s. So, for event shooting, the camera is suitable only with some assumptions on this parameter. But 4 frames / s are completely honest: with the preservation of the exposure metering and tracking autofocus.

And since we are talking about metering and autofocus, then it's time to talk about the systems that ensure their work. So, the sensor with 91000 points is responsible for the exposure metering, and it is sensitive to color. Thanks to such a sensor, it was possible to realize face recognition in the camera even when sighting through the viewfinder. Why is this needed? For more correct exposure, white balance and focusing if there are people in the frame.

At the heart of the autofocus system is the Multi-Cam 3500-FX sensor, familiar from several previous models. But representatives of the company emphasized that only the sensor remained the same from the entire autofocus system. Work algorithms are new.

The sensor contains 51 focus points. This high redundancy is necessary primarily for the tracking autofocus. There are 15 cruciform elements in the sensor. Almost all of them are concentrated in the center of the frame. But the camera can focus without problems with low-aperture optics - up to f / 8. Let me remind you that even in the Canon EOS 1D X, correct operation of autofocus is guaranteed only up to f / 5.6.

Unfortunately, we did not succeed in testing the autofocus operation one hundred percent; we had to be content with static scenes in low light conditions. The autofocus operation did not cause any complaints.

I was able to ask a few questions about the Nikon D800E twin camera. Let me remind you that it is distinguished by the absence of an anti-aliasing filter (AA filter). This allows for more detail in most scenes, but at the same time increases the risk of moiré in the images. Nikon have openly stated that the camera's color reproduction will be imperfect, and most problems will be associated with blacks, which can take on a purple tint. However, the camera is great for black and white photography. When it comes to using the Nikon D800E for infrared photography, it has been officially announced that the camera will not be suitable for infrared photography.

Representatives of the company also commented on the situation with the prices of new items: Nikon D800 should appear on sale at a price of 113,000 rubles per “carcass”, Nikon D800E will cost a little more, about 125,000 rubles. It will include Nikon Capture NX2 software.

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Nikon D800 is professional full frame DSLR camera... On the Internet, you can find many records that the Nikon D800 is an amateur or semi-professional camera from Nikon. This is due to the fact that Nikon's professional cameras can be conditionally divided into flagship professional (Nikon D3x, etc.) and simply professional (, D800). Personally, I am of the opinion that the Nikon D800.

The Nikon D800 camera is made in good tone, the entire camera body is made of magnesium alloy, the grips and control dials are rubberized. The camera is weather and dustproof. True, weather protection will be complete if the appropriate lenses are used.

Full frame

Nikon D800 is a full-frame camera, of its kind, Nikon for 2012 has only 2 cameras of this level - this is the Nikon D800E. - this is already an amateur full frame. Nikon D800 has on board a whopping 36.8 MP (CMOS sensor). Responsible for image formation 36.3MP, which allow you to take photos 7360 by 4912 pixels... For Fall 2012, the D800 is the narrowest format camera with the highest pixel count. Have Nikon D800 14 times more MP than the first Nikon D1,. Of course, it’s not the number of MPs, but the quality. And the quality of these nearly 40MPs is determined by the dynamic range and noise level, color rendition, etc.

Dynamic range

In addition to being the ‘megapixel’ camera, the D800 also has biggest DD (dynamic range) among all DSLR cameras. The camera attracts most of all with its huge DD. The Nikon D800 is a good contender to win numbers over film, which also has a very large photographic latitude.

Shooting speed

It's funny, but the shooting speed of the Nikon D800 is maximum 4 frames per second... In fact, 4k / s is the declared speed, the camera itself shoots a little faster, some argue that the speed is 4.6k \\ s... Even simpler cropped cameras can click faster for the brand new Nikon D800. High shooting speed is rarely important. For my tasks, for example, low shooting speed does not play any role. Moreover, after a long time shooting at, with its 5 fps, I very little felt the difference between 4 fps on the Nikon D800. By the way, in DX mode the camera can operate at a speed of 5 fps, and a little subtlety, if you use the MB-D12, the speed in DX mode will increase to 6 fps.

Buffer

The buffer is the second very important indicator camera performance. Nikon D800 can accommodate

• 16 RAW (NEF) images with all advanced features turned off, such as noise reduction at high ISO values, noise reduction at long exposures, auto ISO and vignetting control. When changed, the number of snapshots that are buffered does not change. Symbolically, but in the Nikon D800E line-up, the old lady has the largest buffer with her 21 RAWs.
• 22 picture in JPEG L Fine, 37 JPEG L Norm, 56 with JPEG L Basic and with all additional functions turned off, and in JPEG image quality priority mode.
• 15 pictures in TIFF format
• if you enable all additional functions, it becomes equal to 12 images in RAW, 14 TIFF, 21 JPEG.

If you use the maximum the camera can do and shoot in RAW, then continuous shooting with a slow memory card should be enough for at least 4 seconds at 4 frames per second. This is a good indicator, however, this is very little for serious shooting of dynamic scenes.

Nikon D800 has very heavy files, so if you shoot in RAW with 14-bit color depth and without compression, then on a 32GB memory card only 400 images can fit. Files weigh:

• 75MB RAW ... There are many rumors on the Internet about the size of the images, the numbers may differ, since with different compression the original file may weigh differently.
• 8-30MB in JPEG L photomat, quality priority.

If we talk about performance, then in my opinion, Nikon D800 holds the second place for autumn 2012, which already speaks volumes. Most likely due to the large file sizes, there are two slots for memory cards.

Interesting:

1. They say that in order to unleash the potential of the Nikon D800, you need lenses with tremendous resolution, that is, with tremendous sharpness. This turned out to be not entirely true. Sharpness does not change as much when using the same lens, for example with huge pixels and the D800 with small pixels. Well, if the sharpness is not enough, then you can set the sharpness in Picture Control or in Nikon View NX higher.
2. By purchasing Nikon D800, you can immediately get a good result in the photo. This is also a myth. The camera only helps to take a picture, the photographer and other photographic equipment are responsible for everything else. ... Don't think that a good DD and a huge number of megapixels will somehow seriously help improve your photos.
3. Due to the large amount of MP, the wiggle effect is more pronounced than on cameras with less MP. Roughly speaking, it is more difficult on Nikon D800, for example, than on, since a large number of MPs is more sensitive to microshifts. I had to take test shots on a 90mm lens with no more than 1 / 200s to completely eliminate the shake effect. In this case, the number of MPs played a cruel joke
4. A large number of MPs requires a powerful computer and a lot of free disk space. My Core Quad can barely handle heavy RAW files when working in Lightroom.
5. The Nikon D800 has a very large clear viewfinder that covers 100% of the frame, something that is lacking in.
6. Nikon D800E - this is a complete copy of Nikon D800, which was simply removed anti-aliasing filter (in fact, everything is a little more complicated there), thereby increasing the sharpness of the resulting image and at the same time, a greater risk of getting a moire effect on photos and videos.

Video on Nikon D800

The camera can shoot Full HD video, 1920 * 1080 30k \\ s. In modes P, A, S, M, manual and automatic control ISO and amendment. You can choose from different video quality options. Also, you can choose which memory card the video will be recorded on. The sound is mono only. The camera has an HDMI output and the ability to connect an external microphone. The main feature of the Nikon D800 is aperture control while shooting a video. That is, finally, Nikon has implemented the ability to fully control the main parameters during video shooting. For example, they don't know how to control the aperture while shooting a video.

Sample photo on Nikon D800. No processing.

Display

The camera has a huge display with a diagonal of 3.2 inches. But Nikon D800 still uses the same 921,000 dots as in older displays, etc. The display is excellent and very pleasant to work with.

50 (‘Lo1’) - 25.600 (‘Hi2’)... The range without extension is 100-6400 ... Almost the same as Nikon D700. The noise level of the Nikon D800 is slightly better than the Nikon D700. ISO 50 very useful when using high-aperture optics in good lighting. You can read about the noise level of all full-frame Nikon cameras in my article ‘’.

Focusing system

Camera Nikon D800 uses 51 point focusing system with 15 cross-shaped points Multi-CAM3500FX. The 15 center focus points can be operated from F / 5.6 to F / 8.0 and 11 focus points can be operated from F / 8.0. Working at high F-numbers is very important when using lenses with. It's a pity that in addition to the refinement of focusing at small apertures, the camera uses a rather old one Multi-CAM3500FX, which was never replaced with anything new. All Nikon full-frame cameras use the Multi-CAM3500FX except the camera. All Nikon D800 focus points are located in the DX area of \u200b\u200bthe image. You can read more about focusing systems in my article ‘’. Nikon D800 It has different modes and focusing methods: 3D-tracking, automatic, one-point, etc. The same updated focusing module is used by the Nikon D4.

Two memory cards

Nikon D800 can use two types of CF (UDMA) and SD (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I) cards. It would be nice if both slots were for CF cards. You can customize shooting with two memory cards. Video is always recorded on only one card, which can be selected in the camera menu.

Flash

The Nikon D800's flash supports Creative Lighting and can remotely control other flash units in TTL auto mode. This is a very useful thing. The minimum syncronization of the built-in flash is 1/320 s. When using external flashes nikon camera The D800 supports and can operate with flash speeds up to 1 \\ 8000s.

Battery

The camera uses a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL15... The battery charge lasts more than 1500 shots, the number of shots per charge is highly dependent on the shooting method, lens, etc. The battery is good enough, it is a shame it cannot be used with previous cameras. For example, the batteries from my D700s were exactly the same.

Sample photo on Nikon D800. High ISO photo

The camera has a million additional useful settings

1. Function HDR... The function can be programmed to turn on via a button, which is very convenient.
2. ... The function can be programmed to turn on via a button.
3. A virtual horizon that is available in Live View and in the viewfinder. It is very convenient to program the virtual horizon function for display in the optical viewfinder, for example, using the AE-L / AF-L button.
4. Programmable depth-of-field preview button
5. The ability to work with manual optics. You can set the parameters of 10 manual lenses. The photographer who provided me with the camera for review takes pictures without any problems on manual lens Helios-81N. More details in section and. Of course, Nikon D800 has a built-in focusing motor.
6. The ability to customize everything that is possible when viewing images
7. The camera has an interesting 25MP 1.2x crop mode, and a standard 15.3MP 1.5x crop mode
8. The camera has a USB 3.0 interface
9. Nikon D800 has a matrix cleaning system. Cleaning can be disabled or enabled to enable or disable the camera.
10. Camera Nikon D800 has the ability to fine-tune focusing (alignment) for different lenses. This is a very useful feature. All shots in this review were taken with the lens, my copy requires a '-15' focus correction. Also, you can see sample photos from Nikon D800 without processing in the review and in the review.

Capture stunning images with the revolutionary D800.

The 36.3-megapixel FX-format sensor and class-leading autofocus system deliver unprecedented depth and detail in your stills. Full HD D-video gives you the flexibility you need to stream quality video.

If you are serious about expanding your creativity, the D800 will help you take great pictures.

36.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor (full frame) with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.

ISO sensitivity 100 - 6400 units: can be increased to the equivalent of ISO 25,600 or reduced to the equivalent of ISO 50.

4 fps sequential shooting in FX / 5 framing modes: 4 crop modes. Shooting at 5 fps with 1.2x / DX crop modes.

Full HD movie recording in FX and DX formats (1080p) at 30p, 25p and 24p using the D-video with multiple formats... The maximum recording time is approx. 29 minutes 59 seconds. Provides uncompressed HDMI output to external devices and audio control with high fidelity transmission.

AF System Multi-CAM3500FX with 51 points: the ability to select and configure one of the modes with 9, 21 or 51 focus points. Sensitivity up to -2 EV (ISO 100, 20 ° C).

Imaging system EXPEED 3with 14-bit A / D conversion and 16-bit image processing for stunning color tones.

8cm 921k-dot LCD monitor with automatic brightness control, anti-reflective coating and wide color reproduction range.

3D color matrix metering Ⅲ: 91K-pixel AE AF sensor with continuous face detection.

100% coverage viewfinder and three crop modes: 5: 4, 1.2x and DX format with EVF masking.

Quiet shooting mode: Ideal for precise still-shutter photography due to significantly reduced noise from the camera's mirror return mechanism.

Ultra-precise and reliable shutter:standard estimate of 200,000 firing cycles with a minimum shutter speed of 1/8000 s and flash synchronization up to 1/250 s.

Data carrier:slots for CF and SD cards.

Built-in i-TTL Speedlight: Treble / Guide Number Approx. 12, lens coverage area is 24mm.

Durable magnesium alloy housing: moisture and dustproof.

Support for wireless LAN and Ethernet networks using the WT-4 wireless transmitter (available separately).

Please note that this comparison is based solely on technical characteristics cameras declared in the model specifications.

Judging by the comparison results, Nikon's D800 outperforms Df in most parameters. Of course, so far this comparison is based only on the data indicated in the specifications of the cameras.

Specification	Nikon Df	Nikon D800
Sensor resolution
Sensor type
Sensor size
Pixel size
Low pass filter
Dust removal
Image size
CPU
Viewfinder type	Pentaprism	Pentaprism
Viewfinder coverage
Built-in flash
Flash sync speed
Memory cards
Continuous shooting speed	5.5 fps	4.6 fps
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 to 30 seconds	1/8000 up to 30 seconds
Shutter reliability	150,000 cycles	200,000 cycles
Exposure metering sensor	2,016-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering ll	91,000 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering lll
Minimum ISO
ISO standard sensitivity
Increase ISO
Auto focus system	Multi-CAM 4800DX	Multi-CAM 4800DX
Focus points	39, 9 cruciform	51, 11 cruciform
Detection
AI lens compatibility
Video recording capability
Video output		MOV, compressed
Maximum video resolution		1920х1080 (1080p) 30p, 24p
Audio recording		Built-in microphone, the ability to connect an external stereo microphone
LCD size	3.2 inch TFT-LCD	3.2 inch TFT-LCD
LCD resolution	921,000 points	921,000 points
Built-in GPS
Wi-Fi module	Eye-Fi compatible, WU-1a	Eye-Fi compatible, WT-4A
Battery	EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery	EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Charger
Weather seal
	Magnesium alloy top and back	Magnesium alloy
Weight (body only)
	143.5 x 110 x 66.5 mm	144.7 x 121.92 x 81.28mm
The cost	2 749 dollars	2,999 dollars

One of the important differences between the two models is the matrix. The D800 offers a huge 36-megapixel sensor, while the Nikon Df has a 16-megapixel sensor. The huge sensor resolution is no longer a camera asset when it comes to comparing light sensitivity performance. The D800 has a lower native ISO sensitivity, in the 100-6400 range, while the Df range is in the ISO 100-12800 range. Matrix resolution is a very individual issue, with some users preferring lower resolutions in exchange for better performance. A large sensor resolution is useful for you only when printing large-format pictures and cropping. In addition, the Nikon D800 produces massive JPEG and RAW files. Experienced photographers know that large files put a heavy load on the camera when shooting bursts and overload the computer when post-processing RAW images.

Working with the D800 is full of its own nuances and moments, which not every craftsman will also like. So, for example, when working with the D800 and setting the shutter speed, you should set the values \u200b\u200ba few points higher and make the shutter speed faster. Working with the camera often requires the use of a tripod, all this is necessary for the best clarity and sharpness of frames. Typically, portrait photographers are reluctant to work with the D800 for the above reasons. In this regard, Nikon Df may be more attractive to a certain circle of photographers. The camera creates small files with a decent resolution, which will be sufficient for most images. The new camera will work perfectly with most Nikkor lenses, and you can connect both modern AF-S models and classic AI manual focus optics to the camera. The camera works great in low light conditions, the pictures are clean, no noise.