D800 preview on dpreview

Unsinkable II · 02-06-2012, 10:27 PM

Nikon D800 Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

pingflood · 02-07-2012, 01:09 AM

Thanks, we need five threads on this.

Great camera though!

Unsinkable II · 02-07-2012, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by pingflood

Thanks, we need five threads on this.

Great camera though!

I just knew that people would want to know the dpreview preview was up

Fantastic camera, it seems. They haven't pushed the max ISO up, so there's hope that it'll at least be in the ballpark of the D700. Shame it's bigger than the D700... I was hoping more for about D300 size...

pingflood · 02-07-2012, 04:03 AM

36MP is insane though, does it have mRAW/sRAW files like Canon does on some of their bodies? I am not of the "more pixels is more noise" mindset, but even the 16-18MP I get from my current cameras seems a little excessive at times even when printing decently large.

Then again, 36MP means that their DX lenses will crop to pretty high res files which is cool.

twitch · 02-07-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

I just knew that people would want to know the dpreview preview was up

Fantastic camera, it seems. They haven't pushed the max ISO up, so there's hope that it'll at least be in the ballpark of the D700. Shame it's bigger than the D700... I was hoping more for about D300 size...

Bigger? I read it was smaller.

JohnBee · 02-07-2012, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by twitch

Bigger? I read it was smaller.

According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon D800 will be smaller (and 100g lighter) than the D700

westmill · 02-07-2012, 05:13 AM

I expected 16 milion pixel like the D4.... Im gutted lol
36 milion pixel is just Ridiculous. Pentax 645 owners will be in tears though.
Oh well..... I expect the D300 replacement should have the new 16 sensor.
Should be some bargain D700 on the market though mmmmmmm must investigate !!!!!!!

TOUGEFC · 02-07-2012, 05:31 AM

Found this quote interesting-

Quote:

The D3X, Nikon's current flagship, makes very high demands on lenses at 'only' 24MP and we wouldn't be surprised if some of the optics which D700 owners love so much don't shine quite so brightly at 100% on screen when bolted on front of a 36.3MP sensor...

westmill · 02-07-2012, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Found this quote interesting-

Very few lenses are capable of scratching the surface of the D300 12 million pixel at optimal aprature in the centre of the frame lol but there are an awful lot of people try to argue the fact. You only need to look at an MTF graph to see this.

RBellavance · 02-07-2012, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon D800 will be smaller (and 100g lighter) than the D700

And just as ugly

Unsinkable II · 02-07-2012, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon D800 will be smaller (and 100g lighter) than the D700

The stated dimensions are a weensy bit bigger, but it's also a fair amount lighter.

Still too cumbersome for my hobbyist derriere to carry around.

**rparmar** · 02-07-2012, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RBellavance

And just as ugly

Pentax users can't exactly throw the "ugly" stone in our our current glass house environment. You know, the yellow house? The one that's shaped like a brick?

RBellavance · 02-07-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

Pentax users can't exactly throw the "ugly" stone in our our current glass house environment. You know, the yellow house? The one that's shaped like a brick?

Well... I *did* put a smiley in my message. But honestly, I think the D800 is just as unattractive as the K-01, albeit in a completely different way.

Not that a camera's looks really matter, mind you. The D800 seems to be quite a machine, I'm sure the IQ will be stellar and it will sell like hotcakes.

**rparmar** · 02-07-2012, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by RBellavance

Well... I *did* put a smiley in my message.

Fair enough! And I'm not exactly disagreeing with you. Most Nikons, Canons and a good number of other cameras are indeed ugly.

westmill · 02-07-2012, 02:31 PM

I Only hope they dont put that 24 pixel in the D400 and keep to 16.

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02-07-2012, 01:09 AM	#2
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Thanks, we need five threads on this. Great camera though!

02-07-2012, 01:39 AM	#3
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352 Original Poster	Originally posted by pingflood Thanks, we need five threads on this. Great camera though! I just knew that people would want to know the dpreview preview was up Fantastic camera, it seems. They haven't pushed the max ISO up, so there's hope that it'll at least be in the ballpark of the D700. Shame it's bigger than the D700... I was hoping more for about D300 size...

02-07-2012, 04:03 AM	#4
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	36MP is insane though, does it have mRAW/sRAW files like Canon does on some of their bodies? I am not of the "more pixels is more noise" mindset, but even the 16-18MP I get from my current cameras seems a little excessive at times even when printing decently large. Then again, 36MP means that their DX lenses will crop to pretty high res files which is cool.

02-07-2012, 04:47 AM	#5
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Unsinkable II I just knew that people would want to know the dpreview preview was up Fantastic camera, it seems. They haven't pushed the max ISO up, so there's hope that it'll at least be in the ballpark of the D700. Shame it's bigger than the D700... I was hoping more for about D300 size... Bigger? I read it was smaller.

02-07-2012, 04:51 AM	#6
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by twitch Bigger? I read it was smaller. According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon D800 will be smaller (and 100g lighter) than the D700

02-07-2012, 05:13 AM	#7
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	I expected 16 milion pixel like the D4.... Im gutted lol 36 milion pixel is just Ridiculous. Pentax 645 owners will be in tears though. Oh well..... I expect the D300 replacement should have the new 16 sensor. Should be some bargain D700 on the market though mmmmmmm must investigate !!!!!!!

02-07-2012, 05:31 AM	#8
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Found this quote interesting- Quote: The D3X, Nikon's current flagship, makes very high demands on lenses at 'only' 24MP and we wouldn't be surprised if some of the optics which D700 owners love so much don't shine quite so brightly at 100% on screen when bolted on front of a 36.3MP sensor...

02-07-2012, 05:41 AM	#9
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Found this quote interesting- Very few lenses are capable of scratching the surface of the D300 12 million pixel at optimal aprature in the centre of the frame lol but there are an awful lot of people try to argue the fact. You only need to look at an MTF graph to see this.

02-07-2012, 06:06 AM	#10
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by JohnBee According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon D800 will be smaller (and 100g lighter) than the D700 And just as ugly

02-07-2012, 06:10 AM	#11
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon D800 will be smaller (and 100g lighter) than the D700 The stated dimensions are a weensy bit bigger, but it's also a fair amount lighter. Still too cumbersome for my hobbyist derriere to carry around.

02-07-2012, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#12
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by RBellavance And just as ugly Pentax users can't exactly throw the "ugly" stone in our our current glass house environment. You know, the yellow house? The one that's shaped like a brick?

02-07-2012, 08:54 AM	#13
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by rparmar Pentax users can't exactly throw the "ugly" stone in our our current glass house environment. You know, the yellow house? The one that's shaped like a brick? Well... I did put a smiley in my message. But honestly, I think the D800 is just as unattractive as the K-01, albeit in a completely different way. Not that a camera's looks really matter, mind you. The D800 seems to be quite a machine, I'm sure the IQ will be stellar and it will sell like hotcakes.

02-07-2012, 10:52 AM	#14
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by RBellavance Well... I did put a smiley in my message. Fair enough! And I'm not exactly disagreeing with you. Most Nikons, Canons and a good number of other cameras are indeed ugly.

02-07-2012, 02:31 PM	#15
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	I Only hope they dont put that 24 pixel in the D400 and keep to 16.