Nikon D800 - Amazing price!

Adam · 02-06-2012, 10:41 PM

Damn, it's already up for pre order...and look at that price! Tempting to say the least, even for me...

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CTR01 · 02-06-2012, 10:42 PM

Yeah that is a lot cheaper than I thought it would be when I was reading the article on dpreview.

Aegon · 02-06-2012, 10:45 PM

I agree, that's a great price. I wonder what it will do to D700 prices, too.

twitch · 02-06-2012, 10:47 PM

This is going to spark some switchers from here, wonder how long before we see the first "I'm selling my K-5 and switching to a D800" thread?

dgaies · 02-06-2012, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Aegon

I agree, that's a great price. I wonder what it will do to D700 prices, too.

I think it will depend on the the high-ISO IQ from the sensor. However, I imagine the IQ will be excellent (which is to say on par with the older, but much lower pixel density D700). If that's the case, I would expect to see a little softening in the used D700 market, something on the order of a 20% drop over the next few months.

mclarenman01 · 02-06-2012, 10:49 PM

The price is amazing... and a big surprise! I'm not one to run round the forum saying "if Pentax doesn't do (whatever) I'm switching brands" but DAMN!

Pentax really is going to have to do something pretty impressive some time soon or prepare to loose some loyal followers.

Mohawk · 02-06-2012, 10:51 PM

Very tempting indeed.............

Clicker · 02-06-2012, 10:55 PM

I wonder what the canon 5D3 is going to cost?

CTR01 · 02-06-2012, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by twitch

This is going to spark some switchers from here, wonder how long before we see the first "I'm selling my K-5 and switching to a D800" thread?

Funny you say this cuz...Wanting to buy Pentax K-5 & 50mm 1.4: For Sale and Wanted Forum: Digital Photography Review

Ratmagiclady · 02-06-2012, 11:00 PM

Wow. I'm sure it's beautiful, but I must have woke up on the wrong side of the economy again.

This just keeps happening, though.

deadwolfbones · 02-06-2012, 11:06 PM - **1 Like**

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Jasvox · 02-06-2012, 11:14 PM

But is it pocketable?

Seriously, the price is ok....I think it only looks attractive because people thought it was going to be higher. I think you will see another FF model from another manufacturer with that same sensor for $700-900 less withing the next 3-6 months.

Jason

Jasvox · 02-06-2012, 11:33 PM

Further reading reveals there are two D800 models.

One is the standard D800 which is at $2999 at Amazon via pre-order (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076AYNXM/ ) and the other is the D800E (no anti aliasing filter) for $3299 at Amazon via pre-order (Amazon.com: Nikon D800E 36.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only): Camera & Photo )

Interesting.
Jason

Verglace · 02-06-2012, 11:34 PM

I'm not selling my K-5 but gonna save up for a DFA 100 or tammy 90 once I get that, savings fund for this beast is gonna get started. So in a year and a half, k-5 should be obsolete by then, this should be cheap by then and funds should be ready by then

Urkeldaedalus · 02-07-2012, 12:04 AM

Full frame continues its trajectory into the high quality specialist camera range. APS-C taking over semi pro. M4/3 holding its own still due to size. Medium format = ?

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02-06-2012, 10:42 PM	#2
CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160	Yeah that is a lot cheaper than I thought it would be when I was reading the article on dpreview.

02-06-2012, 10:45 PM	#3
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	I agree, that's a great price. I wonder what it will do to D700 prices, too.

02-06-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	This is going to spark some switchers from here, wonder how long before we see the first "I'm selling my K-5 and switching to a D800" thread?

02-06-2012, 10:49 PM	#5
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by Aegon I agree, that's a great price. I wonder what it will do to D700 prices, too. I think it will depend on the the high-ISO IQ from the sensor. However, I imagine the IQ will be excellent (which is to say on par with the older, but much lower pixel density D700). If that's the case, I would expect to see a little softening in the used D700 market, something on the order of a 20% drop over the next few months.

02-06-2012, 10:49 PM	#6
mclarenman01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 109	The price is amazing... and a big surprise! I'm not one to run round the forum saying "if Pentax doesn't do (whatever) I'm switching brands" but DAMN! Pentax really is going to have to do something pretty impressive some time soon or prepare to loose some loyal followers.

02-06-2012, 10:51 PM	#7
Mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 109	Very tempting indeed.............

02-06-2012, 10:55 PM	#8
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I wonder what the canon 5D3 is going to cost?

02-06-2012, 10:59 PM	#9
CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160	Originally posted by twitch This is going to spark some switchers from here, wonder how long before we see the first "I'm selling my K-5 and switching to a D800" thread? Funny you say this cuz...Wanting to buy Pentax K-5 & 50mm 1.4: For Sale and Wanted Forum: Digital Photography Review

02-06-2012, 11:00 PM	#10
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Wow. I'm sure it's beautiful, but I must have woke up on the wrong side of the economy again. This just keeps happening, though.

02-06-2012, 11:06 PM - 1 Like	#11
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

02-06-2012, 11:14 PM	#12
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	But is it pocketable? Seriously, the price is ok....I think it only looks attractive because people thought it was going to be higher. I think you will see another FF model from another manufacturer with that same sensor for $700-900 less withing the next 3-6 months. Jason

02-06-2012, 11:33 PM	#13
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Further reading reveals there are two D800 models. One is the standard D800 which is at $2999 at Amazon via pre-order (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076AYNXM/ ) and the other is the D800E (no anti aliasing filter) for $3299 at Amazon via pre-order (Amazon.com: Nikon D800E 36.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only): Camera & Photo ) Interesting. Jason

02-06-2012, 11:34 PM	#14
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	I'm not selling my K-5 but gonna save up for a DFA 100 or tammy 90 once I get that, savings fund for this beast is gonna get started. So in a year and a half, k-5 should be obsolete by then, this should be cheap by then and funds should be ready by then

02-07-2012, 12:04 AM	#15
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Full frame continues its trajectory into the high quality specialist camera range. APS-C taking over semi pro. M4/3 holding its own still due to size. Medium format = ?