D800 + Accessories = $2796

Adam · 12-16-2012, 01:58 PM

Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) 25480 B&H Photo Video

I missed this earlier, but it's another awesome deal!

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**Ash** · 12-16-2012, 02:08 PM

Definitely eyebrow-raising.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-16-2012, 02:23 PM

There's a bit of possible dissonance here, so I wonder what their strategy is. If a camera is selling as well as this one is supposed to be, it makes little sense on its own to reduce prices. We can be sure that the body is as good as is widely asserted so the only thing that makes sense is that they've either written off their development costs early, or they're foregoing profit to dominate the market.

This assumes that their sales figures are real sales, and not just Samsung-like shipments, of course.

Before the prophets of Pentax apocalypse hijack this thread, it must be said that Nikon is also doing the heavy lifting for players other than Canon. More sales of this sensor means greater economies of scale for other users, for a start.

Canon is the manufacturer with the most to lose here, and I suspect they're the reason for this.

And, no, I won't be buying an 800/E. I have enough trouble lifting my K-5 gear, let alone storing its files.

Adam · 12-16-2012, 03:38 PM

Canon wins over Nikon when it comes to speed, so I think Nikon is really trying hard to but this camera in the hands of photographers, and I'm pretty sure it's working like a charm.

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12-16-2012, 01:58 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	D800 + Accessories = $2796 Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) 25480 B&H Photo Video I missed this earlier, but it's another awesome deal! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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12-16-2012, 02:08 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Definitely eyebrow-raising.

12-16-2012, 02:23 PM	#3
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	There's a bit of possible dissonance here, so I wonder what their strategy is. If a camera is selling as well as this one is supposed to be, it makes little sense on its own to reduce prices. We can be sure that the body is as good as is widely asserted so the only thing that makes sense is that they've either written off their development costs early, or they're foregoing profit to dominate the market. This assumes that their sales figures are real sales, and not just Samsung-like shipments, of course. Before the prophets of Pentax apocalypse hijack this thread, it must be said that Nikon is also doing the heavy lifting for players other than Canon. More sales of this sensor means greater economies of scale for other users, for a start. Canon is the manufacturer with the most to lose here, and I suspect they're the reason for this. And, no, I won't be buying an 800/E. I have enough trouble lifting my K-5 gear, let alone storing its files.

12-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Canon wins over Nikon when it comes to speed, so I think Nikon is really trying hard to but this camera in the hands of photographers, and I'm pretty sure it's working like a charm. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: