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D800

D800E

MINUSCULE DETAILS,
MONUMENTAL IMAGES,
BROADCAST QUALITY VIDEOS

D800 product-video
  • D800 Microsite
  • D800 Behind the scenes
  • Outstanding definition with the D800E
Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 36.3 effective megapixels
The D800/D800E employ a Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm) with 36.3 effective megapixels, the world's highest number*. It renders texture, nuances and details equivalent to those a high-end medium format camera can deliver.
  • *As of February 7, 2012, among interchangeable lens digital SLR cameras employing an image sensor of 35mm film size.
Advanced Scene Recognition System with enhanced accuracy realized by 91K-pixel RGB sensor
Advanced Scene Recognition System realizes face detection during optical viewfinder shooting. It achieves highly accurate control of auto functions such as AF, AE and AWB utilizing face detection information and detailed scene analysis information.
Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie that enables a variety of expressions in two formats
It is possible to record 1,920 x 1,080/30p Full HD and HD movies in either of two formats that are FX- and DX-based. You can select the format according to your creative intentions.
  • Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Lo 1 (ISO 50 equivalent) or Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)....more
  • Further improved high-speed, multifunctional, high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3....more
  • 51-point AF system with enhanced performance in subject acquisition and focusing in low-light situations....more
  • Glass pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage (FX format) and approx. 0.7x magnification....more
  • Approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, 8-cm (3.2-in.) LCD monitor with reinforced glass and automatic monitor brightness control....more
  • Newly developed shutter unit tested for over 200,000 cycles; shutter speed up to 1/8,000 s and flash synchronization up to 1/250 s....more
  • Continuous shooting at approx. 4 fps* (FX, 5:4) and approx. 5 fps* (1.2x, DX)....more
    • *With EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
  • MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional) that enables high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps* in DX format....more
    • *When using batteries other than EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
  • The D800E is a unique alternative that realizes the sharpest images possible. [NEW]...more