D800E (Body Only)

Product Number: 25498

D800E, built for today’s multimedia photographer includes a groundbreaking 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor, Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24p with stereo sound, class leading ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 25,600, 4 fps burst rate and Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000-pixel RGB sensor.

 
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Overview
Every photo will astound.Every video will dazzle.
Hold in your hands an HD-SLR able to capture images rivaled only by those produced with a medium-format camera: extremely low noise, incredible dynamic range and the most faithful colors. Meet the Nikon D800, a 36.3 megapixel FX-format HD-SLR for professional photographers who require end results of the highest quality, who demand superior performance, speed, handling and a fully integrated imaging system. For cinematographers and multimedia professionals, 36.3 MP means true 1080p HD cinematic quality video and includes inputs for stereo microphones and headphones, peak audio meter display, DX crop mode to maximize NIKKOR lens selection and angle of view and much more.
Reveal every nuance, every detail
The 36.3 megapixel FX-format advantage
Wedding, commercial or landscape, the D800 is the ultimate 36.3 MP FX-format camera for creative genius. Witness tonal range and precision rendered to supreme clarity, depth and texture. Make poster sized prints without sacrificing detail. Explore creative opportunities with ISO 100 to 6400 (expanded up to 25,600)—shoot from dawn to dusk. Experience Nikon's new Advanced Scene Recognition System featuring the 91,000-pixel RGB light meter capable of rendering unprecedented levels of accuracy to AF, AE, i-TTL flash control, face recognition and auto white balance. Nikon's new EXPEED 3 image processing reduces color phase shifts seen with lesser systems, producing more faithful colors and tones while managing massive amounts of data at breakthrough speed. With the D800 in your hands, achieve what was once unreachable.
Broadcast quality video
A full cinematic experience
Filmmakers, multimedia professionals and event photographers—record Full HD 1080p at 30/25/24p or 720p at 60/50p in AVC format. Produce to your exacting vision when working in manual mode, controlling aperture, ISO, AF and shutter speed. Record uncompressed files via HDMI to an external recording device. via HDMI. Widen production perspective using either Nikon FX or DX lens formats at Full HD 1080p and 16:9 aspect ratio. Attach headphones and check audio levels or monitor input via peak audio meters as displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted in up to 20 steps. Remotely start and stop video. Simultaneous Live View on the camera's LCD monitor and external monitor during recording are possible.
Render every megapixel with precision
Fast, precise 51-point wide area coverage
Precise AF detection is critical to sharply render every pixel of the D800's massive resolution count. An improved 51- point AF system with 15 Cross Type AF sensors, versatile AF area modes and superb AF detection in even the dimmest lighting deliver immediate, pinpoint focus. Fast shot-to-shot time, full resolution frame rate up to 4 fps, 6 fps in DX crop mode and ultra fast CF and SD card write times. For more productive workflow, high-speed data transfer using USB 3.0 is realized. For demanding professionals, the D800 responds immediately and precisely.
Versatile shooting, fluid operation
Streamlined ergonomic design puts critical tasks a touch away
Intuitive design makes D800 operation a thing of beauty. A streamlined ergonomic body allows critical photography and video tasks, including Movie Record, Live View, White Balance and Picture Control to be performed at the touch of a button. Confirm image capture and view menu options, histograms, video settings and more using the D800's super sharp 3.2-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen with 100% coverage. Anti-glare coating and auto brightness control ease of viewing, no matter the environment. Enlarge images up to 46x for on-the-spot focus confirmation. Magnesium alloy construction and environmental sealing make the D800 as comfortable in the field as in the studio.
EXPEED 3 image processing
Nikon's EXPEED 3 technology extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISO's. EXPEED 3 is so powerful that it handles data-intensive tasks such as Full-HD video recording at 30p with ease.
Rich image previewing
The D800's 3.2-inch super-sharp 921,000 LCD monitor automatically adjusts LCD brightness and visibility according to your environment for bright, crisp image playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Enlarge images up to 46x to make on the spot focus confirmation—crucial for high resolution shooting.
Expand dynamic range with built-in HDR
Create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and rich color gradation than ever before. Combine two exposures at up to 3EV.
Dedicated picture control button
The convenient Picture control button provides six preset options: Vivid, Monochrome, Neutral, Standard, Landscape and Portrait for stills and video while 9 customizable settings provide advanced, personalized color control.

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Tech Specs
Type -
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Movie Maximum recording time 20 minutes at highest quality29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
Movie File Format MOV
Movie Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format Linear PCM
Movie Audio recording device Built-in monaural microphoneExternal stereo microphone (optional)
Movie HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fpsHD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 30 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 24 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, monauralExternal stereo microphone (optional)
Monitor Size 3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Image Area (pixels) FX-format
(L) 7,360 x 4,912
(M) 5,520 x 3,680
(S) 3,680 x 2,456
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 6,144 x 4,080
(M) 4,608 x 3,056
(S) 3,072 x 2,040
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 6,144 x 4,912
(M) 4,608 x 3,680
(S) 3,072 x 2,456
DX-format
(L) 4,800 x 3,200
(M) 3,600 x 2,400
(S) 2,400 x 1,600
Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 5 levels
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator YesAlso visible in LiveView ModesAlso visible in Viewfinder
Playback Functions Auto Image RotationFull-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)Histogram DisplayImage Comment Movie PlaybackMovie SlideshowPlayback with ZoomSlideshowHighlights
In-Camera Image Editing Color OutlineColor SketchD-LightingDistortion ControlEdit MovieFilter EffectsFisheyeImage OverlayMiniature EffectMonochromeNEF (RAW) ProcessingPerspective ControlQuick RetouchRed-Eye CorrectionResizeSelective ColorSide-by-Side ComparisonStraightenTrimColor Balance
Image Comment Yes
Voice Memo Function -
Interface HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connectorHeadphone ConnectorNTSCStereo Microphone InputSuper Speed USB 3.0
Wi-Fi Functionality Eye-Fi CompatibleWT-4A
GPS GP-1 GPS unit
File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) CompressionNEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed TIFF (RGB)JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Total custom Settings 54
My Menu Yes with customization
Recent Settings Yes
Supported Languages ArabicChinese (Simplified and Traditional)CzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanIndonesianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorweiganPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSpanishSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainian
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
World Time Setting Yes
Battery -
Battery / Batteries EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) 900 shots per charge (Battery Life) (CIPA)
Picture Control LandscapeMonochromeNeutralPortraitStandardUser-customizable SettingsVivid
AC Adapter EH-5b AC AdapterRequires EP-5B Power Supply Connector
Battery Charger MH-25 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket 1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions 5.7 in.144.78mm x 4.8 in.121.92mm x 3.2 in.81.28mm
Approx. Weight 31.7 oz. (900g)camera body only
Operating Environment -
Supplied Software -
Optional Accessories -
Storage Media CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)SDSDHCSDXC
Card Slot 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
File System Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)PictBridge
Viewfinder Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx.
1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
5:4 (30x24): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x Approx.
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5 (-1.0¯¹)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
Interchangeable Focusing Screens -
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Lens Aperture Instant-return type
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** AF-S or AF lenses fully compatibleMetering with AI lenses
Compatible Lenses AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering IIIAI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering IIIDX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image SizeNon-CPU: Usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or FasterType G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Picture Angle -
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec.Bulb
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/250 sec.Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Shutter Release Modes Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per secondContinuous high-speed [CH] mode; 4 frames per secondMirror-up [Mup] modeQuiet Shutter ReleaseSelf-timer modeSingle-frame [S] mode
Frame Advance Rate -
Continuous Shooting Options FX-format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 4 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
1:2 format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4 frames per second
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Effective Pixels 36.3 million
Exposure Metering System TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frameMatrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses)Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)0 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPUAI
Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority (A)Manual (M)Programmed auto with flexible program (P)Shutter-Priority (S)
Special Effects Modes -
Digital Vari-Program Modes -
Shooting Modes -
Scene Modes -
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes -
Sensor Size 35.9mm x 24mm
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure Bracketing 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 - 6400
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 6400
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Lo-1 (ISO-50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent)
Image Sensor Format FX
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction LowNormalHighOff
Active D-Lighting AutoExtra HighHighNormalLowOff
D-Lighting Bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Autofocus System Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range -2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens Servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject statusManual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Focus Point -
AF-area mode 9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AFAuto-area AFSingle-point AF3D-tracking (51 points)
Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L buttonFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus Modes Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)Continuous-servo (AF-C)Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie onlyFull-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View onlyManual (M) with electronic rangefinderNormal areaSingle-servo AF (AF-S)Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
Autofocus Sensitivity -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Bracketing 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
Built-in Flash Distance 39 ft. (ISO 100)
Total Pixels 36.8 million
X-Sync Speed 1/250
Top FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/8000
Flash Control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)Rear-curtain syncRed-Eye reductionRed-Eye reduction with slow syncSlow sync
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged
Accessory Shoe Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) CLS Supported
Flash Sync Terminal Yes
External Flash Shoe Type -
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning
External Flash Shoe -
White Balance Auto (2 types)Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)CloudyDirect SunlightFlashFluorescent (7 types)IncandescentPreset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)Shade
White Balance Bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode
Live View Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-area mode Face-priority AFWide-area AFNormal-area AFSubject-tracking AF
Live View Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Live View Scene Auto Selector -
Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)1280 x 720 (60p): 60 fps (59.94 fps)1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)1920 x 1080 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)
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WT-4 Wireless Transmitter Manual

$9.00


DK-18 Eyepiece Adapter

$25.50


DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder

$265.00


MC-22 Remote Cord with Banana Plugs (39.4 in.)

$90.00


MC-30 Remote Trigger Release (2.5 ft.)

$100.00

 

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MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord

$180.00

 

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MC-21 Extension Cord (10 ft.)

$114.00


MC-23 Connecting Cord

$114.00


MC-25 Adapter Cord

$102.00


MC-35 GPS Serial Adapter Cord

$164.00


ML-3 Compact Modulite Remote

$258.00

 

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SB-400 AF Speedlight Manual

$9.00


SC-28 TTL Coiled Remote Cord

$81.00


SC-29 TTL Coiled Remote Cord

$112.00

 

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BF-1B Body Cap

$13.50


BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

$2.00

 

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EG-D100 Video Cable

$12.00


EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

$72.95

 

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MH-25 Quick Charger

$67.95


GP-1 CL1 Camera Strap Clip for GP-1 (repl.)

$15.00


WT-4A Wireless Transmitter

$1,000.00


DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier

$112.00

 

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DK-17 Eyepiece

$17.50


DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece

$52.00

 

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DK-17A Anti-Fog Eyepiece

$34.00


DK-17C 0.0 Correction Eyepiece

$22.50


DK-17C +2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$22.50


DK-17C -2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$22.50


DK-17C -3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$22.50


DK-19 Rubber Eyecup

$9.50

 

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GP1-CA10 10-pin cable for GP-1

$56.00


WG-AS3 Water Guard for D700 and D90

$35.50




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