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I AM THE BIG PICTURE

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Lens: AF-S NIKKO70-200mm f/2.8G

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Lens: AF-S NIKKO70-200mm f/2.8G

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MINUSCULE DETAILS,MONUMENTAL IMAGES,BROADCAST QUALITY VI DEOS

What does it take to render images perectly? Sharp resolution? Subtle textures? Color delity? Tones

so nuanced that the viewer wants to reach out and touch them? All o this is possible with the D800,

Nikons newest FX-ormat D-SLR. Its groundbreaking 36.3 megapixels and the powerul EXPEED 3

image-processing engine oer imaging potential that rivals some o the best studio cameras, but withthe agility and durability o a Nikon digital SLR body. Depict the slightest change in light or shadow,

on a piece o jewelry or in the glow o human skin. Still images reach a completely new height

with unprecedented depth and details, both indoors and out, and this is only the beginning. Nikons

exclusive 91K-pixel RGB sensor enables the Advanced Scene Recognition System to detect human

aces even when shooting through the optical viewnder, adding even more o an edge to your AF, AE

and i-TTL fash perormance. I your workfow demands broadcast quality video with high-delity audio

recording, D-Movie will satisy even the most demanding clients. Moreover, the D800 shoots 1080p Full

HD in both FX- and DX-based ormats, oering cinematographers a liberating versatility. All o this worksin conjunction with outstanding mechanical precision, as well as the exceptionally sharp and versatile

NIKKOR lens lineup. Turn your imagination into stunning still images and spectacular video. Create

something monumental. With the D800, you can.


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High-megapixel still images are detail-rich

but data-heavy. With the D800, however,

you dont have to sacrice speed or this

privilege. Dedicated to understanding

speed and its role in image making, Nikon

engineers designed a powerul EXPEED 3

image-processing engine exclusively or

digital SLRs. From image processing and

card recording to image playback andimage transer, EXPEED 3 manages massive amounts o

data at aster speeds than EXPEED 2. Even with specialized

processing eatures like Active D-Lighting and high ISO noise

reduction, capture speed is not aected. EXPEED 3 is so

powerul that it handles data-intensive tasks such as Full

HD video recording at 30p with ease. Youll also notice the

dierence in your still images and videos through minimized

noise and even richer colors and tones. In addition to these

undamental advantages, the D800 reduces the kind o

color phase shit that some cameras have diculty with in

similar situations.

High-megapixel sensors can really test the quality o your

lenses, but you can be condent that the combination o

brilliant NIKKOR lenses and Nikons intelligent processing

measures will signicantly reduce lateral chromatic aberration

to give you incredibly natural-looking results. Unlike other

correction methods that simply eliminate chromatic

aberration, Nikons method compensates or these color

dierences in a resolving index or each color, making it

particularly eective in producing images with stunning edge-

to-edge sharpness. Moreover, because these corrections

are made regardless o the NIKKOR lens used, this eature

contributes substantially to achieving the sharpest images

possible.

Tonal gradation is where an image transorms rom simply

representing lie to taking on a lie o its own. The D800 does

exactly that, with cutting-edge image processing that injects

vital energy into your images. Black is rendered as pitch

black, and shadow details are subtle and rich. Even under

harsh, high-contrast light, where some cameras can ail, the

D800s gradation remains smooth with abundant detail and

tone all the way up the scale to pure white.

Resolution, color and dy namic range: the perect trinity

The D800 renders levels o texture, nuance and detail to your

photography that, until now, have been the exclusive domain

o the complicated medium-ormat system. Dene every

eyelash, every line in tree bark, and every shimmer o light.

Savor the exceptional depth in your still images with the

astounding 36.3 eective megapixels, you can. Enlarge them

as big as A1 poster-sized prints (59.4 x 84.1 cm/23.4 x 33.1 in.)

at 200 dpi, or crop aggressively to reach the composition you

desire, all without sacricing the detail and tonal range o the

original. In order to maintain clean, high-resolution images,

4-bit A/D conversion within the sensor and a high signal-to-

noise ratio deliver phenomenal images in a diverse array o

situations. The image sensors incredible potential does not

stop with photography, either. For cinematographers ready to

put their exceptionally sharp NIKKOR lenses into action, the

D800s 36.3 eective megapixel data is eciently processed

or exquisite 1080p broadcast quality video at 30p.

Combining both high-resolution perormance and a wide

SO sensitivity range has nally become a reality. Nikon

engineers have developed intelligent new methods to

manipulate light transmission to the sensors photodiodes:

rom the optical low-pass lter and on-chip gapless micro

enses to the image sensors internal design, every measure

has been taken to maximize and improve light transmission

n order to deliver crisp, brilliant images with signicantly

ess noise. All this is possible under a wide variety o lighting

conditions, enabling you to get the most out o your NIKKOR

enses.

High-resolution, studio-quality images shouldnt be restricted

to the studio. The D800 sets a new benchmark or high-

resolution D-SLR cameras, with crisp clean images

across a wide ISO range. Flexibility like this opens up new

imaging opportunities or both still photographers and

cinematographers alike during the magic hour, the time

just beore dawn or at dusk when available light is oten

beautiul but scarce. Even at high ISO settings, the cameras

intelligent noise reduction systems manage noise without

sacricing ne details, giving the D800 the edge. The

dierence can even be seen in low-contrast subjects such as

hair and grass textures, which are oten essential elements

o cinema as well as high-resolution portraits and landscape

images. High image quality at higher ISOs also means

that you can shoot still images handheld more condently,

knowing that ast shutter speeds will reduce blur.

Reducing alse color and moir is the main job o the optical

low-pass lter located in ront o the image sensor. However,

this benet is generally gained with a small sacrice o

sharpness. Moir occurs in scenes containing repetitive

details, such as strong vertical lines in architecture. Finding

the right balance between benets and sacrices is the key

to higher image quality, and that is what the D800s optical

low-pass lter delivers. As a result, the astounding 36.3

megapixels unleash their potential through an optimized

balance between sharpness and eectively prevented moir

and alse color. Furthermore, the multi-layer structure o the

D800 low-pass lter utilizes layers o antirefective coating

that have been optimized or the camera, contributing to

sharper and clearer images.

HIGH RESOLUTION & WIDE ISO SENSITIVITY RANGE HIGH IMAGE QUALITY & IMAGE-PROCESSING SPEED

Nikon FX-ormat CMOS sensor with 36.3 eectivemegapixels

Standard ISO 100 to ISO 6400, range expandable toISO 50 to 25600 equivalent

Optical low-pass lter optimized or sharpnessA strategic approach to turn light to your advantage

EXPEED 3 image-processing engine: speed, versatility,and high perormance

14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing orrich tones and natural colors

Lateral chromatic aberration reduction: Take ulladvantage o your NIKKOR lens collection

&EXPEED 336Megapixels

Rich tones and natural colors thanks to the EXPEED 3 image-processing engine.

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Exposure: [A] mode, 6 second, f/8 White balance: Auto 1

Sensitivity: ISO 100 Picture Control: Standard

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ISO 100 ISO 6400

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Lateral chromatic aberration reduction

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Fine details can be maintained throughout the wide

ISO sensitivity range.


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Nikons revolutionary Advanced Scene

Recognition System, introduced with the

fagship D4 camera, is also employed in the

D800. At its core is a 91K-pixel RGB sensor

that meticulously analyzes each scene

with the ne resolution. The RGB sensor

can recognize your scenes colors and

brightness with unprecedented precision,

hen use that inormation to implement various automatic

controls and give you more natural-looking results. The real

breakthrough, however, is that the sensor can detect human

aces with startling accuracy when shooting through the

optical viewnder. Along with ace detection, detailed scene

analysis is utilized to support more accurate autoocus, auto

exposure and i-TTL fash exposure results in a diverse range

o compositional and lighting

situations. The improved subject

racking is most noticeable

when using 3D-tracking, which

can maintain a ocus on moving

subjects smaller in size than

with previous generations.

Auto-area AF and 3D-tracking are AF-area modes unique

to Nikon that use your subjects color and brightness

inormation to detect ocus. With the D800 and its more

precise inormation and subject recognition advancements,

expect big steps orward or both AF-area modes when

taking high-quality still images. In auto-area AF, the camera

can genuinely detect human aces and ocuses on them

immediately useul when aces are a priority and theres

no time to choose ocus points. When using 3D-tracking,the sensors ne resolution combines with a specically

optimized AF algorithm to realize unprecedented subject

tracking precision, recognizing detailed patterns to keep your

subject in sharp ocus.

Proessional photographers who shoot still images know that

Nikons metering system delivers supremely well-balanced

exposures. Thanks to the 91K-pixel RGB sensor, the D800

has ar more detailed scene inormation at its disposal

including detected ace inormation. This data helps the

3D color matrix metering III deliver more desirable auto

exposures, especially when there are human aces present.

When the D800 recognizes a human ace in a backlit

situation, the camera determines the overall exposure while

prioritizing the acial exposure, which might otherwise be

underexposed. When a ace is lit rom the ront and appears

much brighter than the background, the camera recognizes

the situation and avoids blowing out the acial details.

Nikons i-TTL system has long been considered the

most accurate fash control system in photography,

but now ace detection and highlight analysis by

the 91K-pixel RGB sensor pushes perormance

even urther. With the D800s enhanced

i-TTL balanced ll-fash, you can more

precisely illuminate peoples aces in relation

to their surrounding brightness using either the built-in fash

or an external hot-shoed Nikon Speedlight. For weddingsand ashion shoots, or any photography that

relies on the highest-quality still images, this

new standard redenes what a fash system

should be. Face detection also makes a

dierence when Active D-Lighting is used to

retain highlights and shadows in high-contrast

lighting situations. Faces will be optimally

exposed both in the sun and in the shade.

The D800s auto white balance is incredibly accurate in a

diverse range o shooting situations, aided by unique Nikon

technology that eectively identies your light sources, both

natural and articial. With the 91K-pixel RGB sensor and the

image sensor working together, the camera renders white

as white with supreme accuracy. Or i you preer, the auto

white balance can be set to refect the warmth o ambient,

incandescent lighting.

Accurate AF detection is crucial

or extremely high-resolution still

images in every situation. The

51 sensor points in the D800s

AF sensor module work down to

-2 EV (ISO 100, 20C/68F), the

approximate physical limit o humanvisibility through an optical viewnder. For even more

powerul detection, you can rely on the cameras 15 cross-

type sensors in the center to detect both vertical and

horizontal lines when using any AF NIKKOR lenses o /5.6

or aster. Whats more, AF can be

activated with eleven ocus points

in the center with open aperture

o /8*, which is a big plus when

you combine a telephoto lens

with a 2.0x teleconverter to shoot

distant subjects.

*Cross-type sensor is limited to the centerAF point only. AF may not be achieved in low-

contrast or low-light conditions.

Whether its a still lie, a portrait, a landscape or a candid

street scene, your subject matter varies, but its importance

doesnt. Thats why the D800 oers our AF-area modes,

each specically tailored to adapt to various subjects. Single-

point AF is ideal when you need pinpoint ocus on stationary

subjects. Dynamic-area AF has three options (9-point,

21-point and 51-point) and is ideal or shooting movingsubjects. The selected AF point and the surrounding points

keep your subject in sharp ocus even i it briefy leaves the

selected points. 3D-tracking allows you to maintain ocus on

subjects that are moving erratically rom side to side. Auto-

area AF detects human aces

and prioritizes their sharpness o

you an ideal choice or candid

photography.

ADVANCED SCENE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

WIDE AF COVERAGE & IMPROVED AF SENSITIVITY

Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91K-pixelRGB sensor

More balanced results in i-TTL balanced ll-fash andActive D-Lighting

More accurate ace detection in auto-area AF and

subject tracking in 3D-tracking

Light source identication or auto white balance in stillimages

Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autoocus sensor moduleor razor-sharp detection in low light

Versatile AF-area modes

The Advanced Scene Recognition System

91K-PIXEL RGBSENSOR Detailed scene analysis wi th constant ace detection or more accurate auto control&36Megapixels

3D color matrix metering III or more accurate exposures

Accurate auto exposure results, even in backlit situations, thanks to the Advanced

cene Recognition System.

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Exposure: [A] mode, 1/80 second, f/5White balance: Auto 2 Sensitivity: ISO 100 Picture Control: Standard

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Auto 1 to render white as pure white.

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Auto 2 to render the warmth o

incandescent lighting.

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The D800 can autoocus your subject

as low as -2 EV.

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Image sensor91K-pixel RGB sensor

Subjecttracking

Subjecttracking

Face detection onimage plane

Light sourceidentication

Highlightanalysis

Face detection with91K-pixel RGB sensor

Phase-detection AFAuto-area AF3D-tracking

Exposure control3D color matrix metering III

i-TTL balanced ll-fash

ActiveD-Lighting

AWBPlayback

Playback zoom oace

Live viewexposure controlLive view metering

Flicker reduction

Contrast-detect AFFace-priority AF

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TRUE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE

Broadcast quality video in two D-Movie ormats&D-MOVIE36Megapixels

Many lmmakers, multimedia proessionals and still

photographers need the highly mobile, lightweight and

compact orm o a D-SLR in order to cover large events or

make documentaries, music videos or movies. For these

proessionals, the D800 is ready to create true cinematic

experiences. By using the B rame data compression method,

you can record 1080p Full HD video at 30p in H.264/MPEG-4

AVC ormat with unmatched moving image integrity or up to

29 min. 59 s* o recording in a single clip. Thanks to Nikons

atest image-processing optimizations, the monumental

power o 36.3 megapixels transorms to sharp, exquisitely

endered videos. Expect exceptionally smooth gradation

n blue skies, with minimum block noise and beautiully

natural movement rendered clearly and sharply. The D800s

ntelligent image sensor reads out movie images at aster

ates than ever, signicantly reducing the rolling shutterdistortion that can occur during panning shots or when

shooting ast-moving lateral subjects like trains. Thanks to

EXPEED 3, your movies will take on a distinctive look o their

own, even with dimly lit scenes. Combine these benets and

youll begin to realize exactly the new creative opportunities

possible or photographers and cinematographers alike.

Maximum recording time varies according to rame rate, rame size and image

uality settings. Maximum recording time or time-lapse photography is 20 min.

The D800 is

designed to stimulate

cinematographers to

explore dierent moods

and perspectives by

enabling Full HD and HD

video recording in two

rame ormats; Nikon

FX- and DX-based movie

ormats in just one camera. When using wide-aperture

NIKKOR lenses, the large image area o the FX-based

ormat* renders exquisitely shallow depth o eld with

beautiul bokeh eects. The DX-based ormat uses an image

area similar to 35mm movie lm, allowing cinematographers

to shoot with picture angles that they are accustomed

to. Having the advantage o two D-Movie ormats in onecamera and an arsenal o NIKKOR lenses makes the D800

an incredibly versatile movie-making tool.

With the D800, it is easier than ever to reduce ficker eects

during live view and video recording. Simply use auto in the

ficker reduction menu to automatically identiy the ficker

requency at the beginning o live view and switch to the one

that will work best. You can also manually switch between

50 Hz and 60 Hz.

INTEGRATED OPERATION

Frame size Frame rate

1,920 x 1,080

30p (29.97 ps)

25p (25 ps)

24p (23.976 ps)

Frame size Frame rate

1,280 x 720

60p (59.94 ps)

50p (50 ps)

30p (29.97 ps)

25p (25 ps)

Full HD video quality and minimized rolling shutter eect:Dynamic movie shooting in diverse lighting situations

Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie: Creative movie-makingreedom in FX- and DX-based ormats

Smoother video recording under fuorescent or mercurylamps: Auto ficker reduction

rame size and rame rate

The D800s live view operation has

evolved even urther, optimizing camera

control to become more intuitive or

shooting video as well as still images.

Simply clicking the live view selector

switches between live view modes

designed specically or still images or movies. Live view

photography lets you shoot still images while conrming the

exposure level on the LCD monitor*. You can even magniyimages up to approx. 23x to check the exact ocus. For

movie live view on the other hand, the D800 incorporates

a dedicated exposure control or quality video shooting,

enabling smooth exposure transition when shooting moving

subjects. You can also shoot video with ull manual control.

When needed, press the shutter-release button while lming

to instantly capture still images in 16:9 aspect ratio. Each

time you use live view, or either still photography or movie

shooting, your image area and camera setting inormation

will be clearly indicated, allowing you to conrm quickly.

During movie shooting, you can now simultaneously check

videos on an external monitor* using an HDMI connection,

in addition to the cameras TFT monitor. And or those who

need the purest video output or proessional quality editing,

you can now record uncompressed movie live view ootage

directly to an external storage device via HDMI interace.

*When video is output through HDMI interace simultaneously with recordingto a CF/SD card, output image through HDMI interace will be smaller than

1,280 x 720.

The D800 is designed or crisp stereo recording with a built-i

external stereo microphone input. Attach the compact ME-1

Stereo Microphone to record clear sound while signicantly

reducing mechanical noise. An external headphone jack

enables you to eectively monitor and control audio in

isolation. While the audio level indicators oer visual

conrmation o audio level, the microphone sensitivity can

be controlled precisely in 20 incremental steps.

Capture a variety o scenes and subjects at a breathtaking

pace. The D800s time-lapse photography lets you set

intervals and rame rates in order to dramatically relay slow-

moving activity at dramatic speeds. The D800 allows you

to shoot time-lapse photography with replaying rates rom

24 times to 36,000 times aster than normal. Time-lapse

photography les can be saved as a movie le.

The D800 has addressed useul eedback rom

videographers with convenient custom controls or D-Movie

operation. Instead o rotating the command dial, power

aperture enables smoother aperture controls during movie

live view using a button designated via custom menu, which

can be very convenient to conrm depth o eld. Index

marking helps you locate important rames or later-stage in-

camera editing and replay by attaching markers during movie

recording. Markings are indicated along with the timeline,

which is easy to conrm visually.

Audio levels can be visually conrmed both beore and during movie shooting.

Note: Movie les o time-lapse photography will be saved in 16:9 aspect ratio. It isrecommended to conrm image area in movie live view beore starting time-lapsephotography.

Live view selector or optimized still images and movies

View simultaneous live view output on external monitors andrecord uncompressed video via HDMI

Comprehensive high-delity audio recording control

Time-lapse photography

Versatile custom settings or D-Movie

Note: Options support both high and normal image quality.

*Exposure preview display and resulting image may vary, depending on thesettings used.

*The aspect ratio o movies is 16:9 whichever ormat is selected. Also, in the FX-based movie ormat, the width o the image area is approx. 91% o that in the stillimage FX ormat.

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VISION YOU CAN DEPEND ON

READY FOR DEMANDING TASKS

See every important element in your rame clearly and

precisely. The D800 oers approx. 100% rame coverage (in

FX ormat) rom its slim pentaprism, giving you the visually

comortable FX-ormat advantage and an unobstructed view

when shooting still images. The viewnder image is not

only large and bright the ocusing screen is also careully

designed to help you sense sharp ocus intuitively, be it

manual or autoocus.

Card recording speed is yet

another crucial element o a

smooth and productive shooting

experience. The D800 CF memory

card slot is compatible with the

latest UDMA 7. The SD card slot

is compatible with SDXC (Secure

Digital eXtended Capacity) and UHS-I. You can also use two

cards simultaneously or a number o unctions, such as

recording JPEG and RAW data on separate cards, recording the

same data simultaneously on two cards or backup and more.

For a more productive tethered and transer workfow, the

D800 is compatible with USB 3.0. When connected to

equipment eaturing USB 2.0, speed is reduced to that o

USB 2.0.

The D800s shutter unit has been tested to well over

200,000 cycles o release to prove durability and precision.

While the shutter unit designed to run at a speed range o

1/8,000 to 30 s, its intelligent sel-diagnostic shutter monitor

automatically monitors actual

shutter speeds in order to correct

possible variances that can occur

over time.

For true digital SLR

excellence, the cameras

mechanical structure, power

and precision are vital to

ensure indispensable speed

and reliability. Thats why

Nikon utilized its engineering

expertise to rene the

powerul sequential control

mechanism that drives the

shutter, mirror, and aperture independently. As a result,

shutter release can be operated with mirror-up position

during live view. Because mirror-down movement is not

required, you can expect even quieter still live view shooting

And as power aperture control operates via the stepping

motor, the sound o mechanical adjustment is reduced or

quieter and smoother control.

A comprehensive re-working o the D800s circuits now

enables approx. 900 shots* o still image

shooting. All on one charge o an EN-EL15

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

*Based on CIPA Standards.

Attach the MB-D12 to the

camera body to extend

battery stamina. The pack

accommodates a variety o

batteries (see specications)

and utilizes the same integral magnesium alloy construction

and weather sealing as the D800 body itsel. You also get

approx. 6 ps continuous shooting speed* in DX ormat. The

MB-D12 has its own dedicated shutter-release button and

command dials or vertical composition shooting.

*When using batteries other than EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

The D800 is designed to respond immediately. Once the

strategically located switch is turned on, the camera starts

up in approx. 0.12 seconds* and your nger is in position

or shutter release. Release time lag is minimized to

approx. 0.042 seconds*, equivalent to that o the D3S, with

continuous approx. 4 ps capability in FX ormat, approx.

5 ps in 1.2x and DX ormat and approx. 6 ps capability in DX

ormat** with MB-D12.

*Based on CIPA Guidelines.

**When used together with batteries other than EN-EL15.

The D800s large and sharp color LCD monitor

delivers bright, crisp image playback with

a much larger capacity or accurate color

eproduction. Using an antirefective structure,

you can count on clarity equal to that o the

D4, even under bright conditions. Moreover, i

monitor brightness is set to Auto, the camera

automatically adjusts LCD brightness according

o the environmental lighting conditions

measured by the ambient brightness sensor,

allowing easy use o live view in both bright and

ow-lit places very useul when shooting video

and stills. The ability to magniy playback images

up to 46x (Large-size images in FX ormat) is

extremely helpul or spot ocus conrmation.

Many important parts o the D800 have been designed

o achieve better durability and lighter weight. The result

s a camera approx. 10% lighter than the D700, yet just

as rugged. A magnesium alloy construction

protects the sophisticated technologies

against accidental shock, and weather and

dust sealing has been extensively applied and

severely tested, making the D800 as reliable

on the road as it is in the studio.

Approx.100% optical viewnder, 8-cm (3.2-in.) color-rich LCD, magnesium alloybody, dual card slots&RELIABILITY36Megapixels

Glass prism optical viewnder with approximately 100% rame coverage

Precision 8-cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing-angle LCD monitor with automatic monitor brightness control

Lightweight yet durable construction

High-speed CF and SD dual card slots

Ecient power management

MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional)

High-speed data transer with USB 3.0

High-precision, high-durability shutter

Fast response time High-precision sequential control mechanism

LCD monitor with an integrated structure o glassand panel realizes a clearer image

Conventional modelsAir space between glass and panel causes refections atthe suraces o each part, resulting in some light loss.

Ambient brightness sensor

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Angle, shape, contour, and

exture: all o these design

acets came into play

when crating the D800s

shutter-release button.

Your index nger can rest

comortably or longer

periods o time, allowing

you to concentrate when it matters, while the designatedmovie-record button means youre ready to trigger movie

shooting in an instant.

CONNECTING HANDS, EYES AND IDEAS CREATIVE EXPANSION TOOLS

The D800 can shoot two

rames in a single shutter

release, but at dierent

exposures: one overexposed

and one underexposed.

The camera then instantly

combines them to create

an image covering a wider

dynamic range. The range can be widened by up to 3 EV ordierent looks, all ull o saturation and tonal gradation, while

the smoothness o the edge where the two exposures meet

can be adjusted or a more natural appearance.

Note: Tripod use is recommended.

The D800 comes equipped with an auto option or minimum

shutter speed that automatically controls the balance

between shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity based on the

ocal length o the lens being used. This can be particularly

useul when using a zoom lens, because the camera can

automatically choose the shutter speed to reduce camera

shake. Whats more, through the operation o ISO button

and sub-command dial, auto ISO sensitivity control can be

immediately turned on or o, without needing to enter themenu.

The D800 oers our image area options: FX ormat (35.9 x

24.0 mm), 5:4 (30.0 x 24.0 mm), 1.2x (30.0 x 19.9 mm), and

DX ormat (23.4 x 15.6 mm) with all cropped image areas

visually masked in the viewnder. DX ormat oers approx.

1.5x, and 1.2x crop oers approx.1.2x telephoto eect.

When a DX NIKKOR lens is used, DX ormat is automatically

selected.

Captured images and movies can be altered and edited in-

camera and on the fy i required, all without the need to

resort to a computer. Retouch menus include an array o

useul eatures such as NEF (RAW) processing, resize,

distortion control, sheye, miniature eect, red-eye

correction, lter eects and image overlay, as well as the

ability to designate the start and end point o movie clips all

at once, in order to save them more eciently.

Customize the look

o your stills and

videos through Picture

Controls by ne-tuning

parameters such as

sharpening, saturation,

and hue. The D800 now

allows you to access

Picture Control instantlyand directly rom a

dedicated button rather than entering the menu. When live

view shooting, you can visually conrm how customized

Picture Control settings will look and easily adjust the

parameters.

With the D800, you can always

check the LCD monitor or

the viewnder or both the

cameras position in relation

to the horizontal plane and its

pitch (orward or rear rotation).

This can enhance compositional

accuracy, particularly when

shooting still lies, landscapes

and architecture.

The D800s white balance

proves its reliability even when

using an external fash and live

view in the studio environment.

The monitor hue o live view

and resulting images white

balance can be individually

set so that the dierence

between the two is minimized. Furthermore, or even more

control, color temperature can be manually set in 10-kelvin

increments or in mired units.

Control your desired AF

mode (continuous or single

servo) and AF-area mode

single-point, dynamic-

area, 3D-tracking or auto-

area AF) without ever

aking your eye away rom

he viewnder. By using

a dedicated AF-mode button and command dials, you can

switch between modes without interrupting your creative

fow.

Important camera settings

can be controlled and adjusted

rom buttons placed on

the top deck. Along with

dedicated buttons or ISO,

white balance and image

quality, a new bracketing

button has been strategically

placed to aid such eatures as HDR. In addition, the release

mode dial also improves mode visibility and operability.

Strategic layout o buttons and dials or fuid operation&ERGONOMICS36Megapixels

Improvements around the shutter-release button

Four-button layout and release mode dial on the

cameras top deck

Accurate conrmation o level shooting: Dual-axiselectronic virtual horizon

Shoot with multiple ormats in one camera: Image areaoptions

Choosing AF mode and AF-area mode combinations

Expand dynamic range: HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Rened color temperature control: Minute control overwhite balance

Image enhancement options: In-camera editing

Direct access to Picture ControlShoot achieving reduced blur with zoom lenses in dim lighAuto shutter speed control or auto ISO sensitivity control

35

Shutter speed: 1/25 second Aperture: f/4 Focal length: 24mm Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 900)

Cliff Mautner

Shutter speed: 1/100 second Aperture: f/4Focallength:120mm Sensitivity:Auto(ISO6400

Cliff Mautner

Picture Control button

LCD monitor display

Viewnder display


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The dening strength to match outstanding resolution or stills and videos Get studio quality lighting virtually anywhere

To best draw out the ull potential that a 36.3 megapixel camera can oer, lens quality is o vital importance.

Even subtle dierences in optical perormance make a dierence when utilizing such a large pixel count.

NIKKOR empowers photographers and cinematographers in every eld, allowing them to better see the

essence o their vision and render it as sharp as possible without sacricing delicate tones or nuance. From

/1.4 primes to ast /2.8 zooms to /4 zooms with VR, the latest line o NIKKOR lenses many loaded

with the renowned Nano Crystal Coat is ully optimized to deliver the image quality the Nikon D800

truly deserves. Moreover, DX lenses can also be used or the D800: simply attach one and the camera

automatically recognizes it and sets the required crop.

Fast, versatile and portable, with Nikon Speedlights in your hands, your lighting possibilities are endless.

The dierence is a level o accuracy and fexibility that only the Nikon Creative Lighting System delivers. Its

advantages are best experienced via Advanced Wireless Lighting. Using high-precision i-TTL fash control with

strategic, intuitive operations, you can make lighting as powerul and comprehensive as your

imagination can take it. Whether you shoot in the studio or in ar-fung locations, there is a

Nikon Speedlight solution to inspire your creativity.

Nikons SB-910 oers versatile i-TTL or on-camera or wireless fash control, a rened

operability and a powerul guide number o 34/111.5 (ISO 100, m/t, STD, FX ormat with

zoom head set at 35mm). The SB-910s menus and controls have been improved or more

operational ease. When a hard-type incandescent or fuorescent color lter is attached, the

SB-910 detects it and adjusts white balance instantly.

D800 with R1C1SB-400SB-700

&NIKKOR LENSES36Megapixels &NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS36Megapixels

Unparalleled lighting perormance SB-910 Speedlight

The wide range o sharp and accurate NIKKOR lenses can handle nearly any proessional need.

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Exposure: [M] mode, 1/2 second , f/8 White bala nce: Color temperatu re (5,000 K) Sensitivity: ISO 100 Picture Control: Stand ard

The Advanced Wireless Lighting System, using three groups o Nikon Speedlights.

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED Exposure: [M] mode, 1/2 second, f/8 White balance: Auto 1 Sensitivity: ISO 800 Picture Control: Portrait

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Capture NX 2 (optional): Optimal or processing images taken with the D800

To accommodate the imaging power o the D800s 36.3 eective

megapixels, the latest Capture NX 2 now eatures powerul 64-bit

processing. Capture NX 2 drastically simplies an array o image

enhancement procedures, letting you concentrate on making your

pictures the best they can be. Instead o complicated layering and

memorization, simply place a Color Control Point wherever you

want to reprocess. Color Control Points use intuitive slider controls

o make quick and easy adjustments to image characteristics

such as brightness, contrast, saturation and tones. Change, adjust

and experiment all you like, sae in the knowledge that all changes are non-

destructive and an original always remains intact.

ViewNX 2: Browse, edit, share and more

This bundled, all-in-one sotware implements an easy-to-use interace or

all your photos and movies. Take advantage o an array o editing unctions,ncluding basic editing o RAW les and even D-Movies. ViewNX 2 also works

eortlessly with Nikons photo-sharing and storage service, my Picturetown,

with labels to help you nd that special photo quickly and easily.

Camera Control Pro 2 (optional): Extremely versatile remote camera controls

For those that want to operate their camera via computer, Camera Control Pro 2

ets you control camera settings and various eatures rom a distance. Aside

rom controlling exposure mode, shutter speed, and aperture, the sotware

now oers numerous improvements to make the D800s live view operation

exceptionally smooth. Creative control opportunities include remote start

and stop or movie shooting and switching between live view or stills and

movies. You can also adjust the monitor hue o live view photography and the

esulting images white balance individually, which

can be quite helpul when working in the studio. You

can also display audio level indicators during movie

shooting. And with the optional Wireless Transmitter

WT-4A/B/C/D/E, image les can be transerred using

either Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection.

Comprehensive approach or managing 36.3 MP les&NIKON SOFTWARE36Megapixels

Camera Control Pro 2

ViewNX 2

Capture NX 2

1Power switch

2Eyelet or camera strap

3Shutter-release button

4AF-assist illuminator/Sel-timer lamp/Red-eye reduction lamp

5Lens mount

6Built-in fash

7Mirror

8Flash pop-up button

9Built-in microphone

!Release mode dial lock release

"Flash sync terminal cover

#Flash mode button/Flash compensation button

$Mounting index

%Ten-pin remote terminal cover

&Meter coupling lever

(Lens release button

)AF-mode button

~Focus-mode selector

+Fn button

,Depth-o-eld preview button

-Sub-command dial.Playback button

/Delete button/Formatting memory cards button

:Eyepiece shutter lever

;Viewnder

Metering selector

?AE/AF lock button

@AF-ON button

[Main command dial

\Multi selector

]Memory card slot cover

^Focus selector lock

_Speaker

{Live view selector

|Live view button

}Memory card access lamp

*Ino buttonaAmbient brightness sensor or

automatic monitor brightness control

bMonitor

cOK button

dThumbnail button/Playback zoom out button

ePlayback zoom in button

fProtect button/Help button/Picture Control button

gMenu button

hImage quality button/Image size button/Two-button reset button

iRelease mode dial

jControl panel

kExposure mode button/Formatting memory cards button

lMovie-record button

mExposure compensation button/Two-button reset button

nFocal plane mark

oAccessory shoe (or optional fash unit

pBracketing button

qISO sensitivity button/Auto ISO sensitivity control button

rWhite balance button

sBattery-chamber cover

tContact cover or optional MB-D12

uTripod socket

vConnector cover

wConnector or external microphone

xUSB connector

yHeadphone connector

zHDMI mini-pin connector

Viewnder display

Top control panel

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n denition. The D800E incorporates an optical lter with all the anti-aliasing

properties removed in order to acilitate the sharpest images possible.

This is an ideal tool or photographers who can control light, distance and their

subjects to the degree where they can mitigate the occurrence o moir. Aside

rom the optical lter, all unctions and eatures are the same as on the D800.

Note: The D800E carries an increased possibility that moir and alse color will appear, compared to the D800.R cut and antirefective coating properties o the optical lter remain the same with both versions.

or urther details, please visit Nikons website.

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1. Check thatany cardreaders orotherdevices withwhichthe cardwill beusedsupport2 GB cards.

2. Check thatany card readers orotherdevices withwhichthecard will beusedare SDHC-compliant.Thecamerasupports UHS-I.

3. Check thatany cardreaders orotherdevices withwhichthecard will beusedareSDXC-compliant. The camerasupports UHS-I.

Includes images takenwithnon-DX lenses whenOnis selectedorAutoDX crop.All gures are approximate. Filesizevaries withscene recorded.

Maximum numberoexposures thatcanbe storedinmemory buerat ISO 100. Drops ioptimal quality is selectedorJPEG compression, ISO sensitivity is setto

Hi 0.3or higher, HighISO NR is onwhen autoISO sensitivity control is onorISO sensitivity is settoISO 1600or higher, orlongexposurenoisereduction, Active

D-Lighting, or autodistortioncontrol is on.Figures assumeJPEG compressionis set toSizepriority. Selectingoptimal quality increases thele sizeo JPEG images; numbero images andbuercapacity

dropaccordingly.

Includes images takenwithDXlenses whenOnis selectedorAutoDX crop.

SD memory cardsTheollowingcardshavebeen testedandapprovedorusein thecamera.Cardswithclass6or asterwritespeedsare recommendedormovierecording.Recordingmayendunexpectedlywhencardswithslowerwritespeedsareused.

Approved memory cards

CompactFlash memory cardsTheollowingTypeI CompactFlashmemorycardshavebeen testedandapprovedoruseinthecamera.TypeIIcardsand microdrivescannotbeused.

Memory card capacityhe ollowing table shows the approximate number o pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-IDHC card at dierent image quality, image size, and image area settings.

SPEEDLIGHTS

REMOTE CONTROLACCESSORIES

NIKKORLENSES

VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES

COMPUTER RELATED ACCESSORIES

CASE MICROPHONE HEADPHONE

AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

SK-6/6APowerBracketUnit

SB-910Speedlight

SB-700Speedlight

SB-400Speedlight

R1C1Close-upSpeedlight

CommanderKit

SC-28, 29TTL RemoteCord

ML-3ModuliteRemoteControl Set

MC-36RemoteCord

MC-30RemoteCord

MC-22RemoteCord

MC-21Extension Cord

MC-23ConnectingCord

MC-25AdapterCord 2-pinremoteaccessories

MC-35GPSAdapterCord

Headphone**

GPS unit**

MC-36RemoteCord

MC-30RemoteCord

MC-25AdapterCord

ML-3ModuliteRemoteControl Set

MC-22RemoteCord

MC-23ConnectingCord

TV monitor**

HDMIinputvideorecorder**

DK-17Eyepiece*

DK-17C EyepieceCorrectionLens

(-3, -2, 0, +1, +2m -1 )

DK-19Ru bb er E ye cu p D K- 18

EyepieceAdapter DG-2EyepieceMagnier

DK-17MMagniying

Eyepiece

DR-5Right-Angle ViewingAttachment

DK-17AAntiogFinder

Eyepiece

PC cardadap ter**

CompactFlashcard reader**

SD memory cardreader**

CompactFlashcard**

SD memory card** Personal computer**

Printer**

CaptureNX 2

CameraControl Pro 2

ViewNX 2*

EH-5bAC Adapter

EN-EL15 Rechargeable

Li-ionBattery*

EP-5BPower

Connector

CF-DC4Semi-SotCase

ME-1StereoMicrophone

WT-4A/B/C/D/EWireless Transmitter

UC-E14USB Cable*

USB CableClip*

EightR6/AA-sizebatteries**

HDMI cable (TypeC)**

EN-EL3eRechargeableLi-ionBattery

EH-6bAC Adapter

*Suppliedaccesso ries **Non-Nikonp roducts

SB-400Speedlight

MH-25Battery Charger*

MB-D12Multi-PowerBattery Pack

SB-910Speedlight

GP-1GPS Unit

SD-9High-PerormanceBattery Pack

MC-DC2Remote Cord

SB-700Speedlight

S Y S T E M C H A R T

TV AND VIDEOACCESSORIES

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

TypeTy pe Sin gle -le ns re fex digi tal camer aL en s m ou n t N ik on F m o u nt ( w ith A F c ou p li ng a n d A F co n ta c ts )

EectivepixelsE ec ti ve p ix el s 3 6. 3 mi ll io n

ImagesensorI ma ge s e ns o r 3 5 .9 2 4 . 0 mm C M OS s e ns or ( N ik o n FX o rm at )Tot al pi xels 3 6.8 millio nDust-reductionsystem Imagesensorcleaning,ImageDustOreerencedata (requiresoptionalCaptureNX

2sotware)

StorageImagesize(pixels) FXformat(3624):7,3604,912(L),5,5203,680(M),3,6802,456(S)

1.2(3020):6,144 4,080(L),4,608 3,056(M),3,072 2,040(S)DXformat (2416):4,800 3,200(L),3,600 2,400(M),2,400 1,600(S)5:4(3024):6,144 4,912(L),4,608 3,680(M),3,072 2,456(S)

FX-formatphotographstakeninmovielive view*:6,7203,776(L),5,040 2,832(M),3,360 1,888(S)

DX-formatphotographstakeninmovieliveview*:4,800 2,704(L),3,600 2,024(M),2,400 1,352(S)

F il e forma t N E F (R AW) : 12 o r1 4 b it , l os sl e ss c o mp res s ed , c om pre ss e d oru n co mp res s edTIFF(RGB) JPEG:JPEG-Baselinecompliantwithne(approx.1:4),normal(approx.1:8)orbasic(approx.1:16)compression(Sizepriority);OptimalqualitycompressionavailableNEF(RAW)+JPEG:Singlephotographrecordedinboth

NEF(RAW)andJPEGormatsPictureControlSystem Canbeselectedrom Standard,Neutral,Vivid,Monochrome,Portrait,Landscape;

selectedPictureControlcanbe modied;storageorcustomPictureControls

M ed i a S D ( Se c ure D ig ita l) a n d U HS - I co mp li a ntS D HC a n d SD XC m e mo ry c ard s; T y pe ICompactFlashmemorycards(UDMAcompliant)

Dualcardslots EithercardcanbeusedorprimaryorbackupstorageororseparatestorageoNEF(RAW)andJPEGimages;picturescan becopiedbetweencards

Filesystem DCF(DesignRuleorCameraFileSystem)2.0,DPOF(DigitalPrintOrderFormat),Exi(ExchangeableImageFileFormatorDigitalStillCameras)2.3,PictBridge

ViewinderV ie w n de r E ye - le ve l p en tap r is m s in g le - le n s re f ex v i ew n d erFramecoverage FX(3624):Approx.100%horizontaland100%vertical1.2(3020):Approx.

97%horizontaland97%vertical DX(2416):Approx.97%horizontaland 97%

vertical5:4(3024):Approx.97%horizontaland 100%verticalM ag n i c at i on A pp rox . 0 .7 ( 50 m m /1 .4 l e ns a t i n n it y , -1 .0 m

-1)

Eyepoint 17 mm (-1.0 m-1;romcenter suraceoviewndereyepiecelens)

D io p te ra dj u stm en t -3 to + 1 m-1

Focusingscreen TypeBBriteViewClearMatteMarkVIIIscreenwithAFareabracketsandraminggridR ef ex mi rr or Q ui ck r et ur nDepth-o-eldpreview Whendepth-o-eldpreviewbuttonispressed,lensapertureis stoppeddownto

valueselectedbyuser(A andMmodes)or bycamera(P andSmodes)

L en s a pe r tu re I n sta nt re turn , el e ct ron i ca ll y c on t ro ll e d

LensCompatiblelenses CompatiblewithAFNIKKORlenses,includingtypeGandDlenses(some

restrictionsapplyto PC-NIKKORlenses),DXlenses[usingDX(24x16)imagearea],AI-PNIKKORlenses,andnon-CPUAIlenses(exposuremodesA andM only);IX-NIKKORlenses,lensesor theF3AF,andnon-AIlensescannotbe used

Theelectronicrangendercanbeused withlensesthathave amaximumapertureo/5.6or aster,employingelevenocuspoints withlensesthathave amaximumapertureo/8 oraster

ShutterT yp e E le c tro ni ca ll y -c on t ro ll e d ve r ti c al -t rav e l o c al -pl a ne s h ut terSp ee d 1/ 8, 00 0 to 3 0 s in s te ps o 1/ 3, 1/ 2 or 1 E V, b ul b, X 25 0

Flashsyncspeed X=1/250s;synchronizeswithshutterat1/320sorslower(fashrangedropsatspeedsbetween1/250and1/320s)

ReleaseReleasemodes S(singlerame),CL(continuouslowspeed),CH(continuoushighspeed),Q(quiet

shutter-release), (sel-timer),MUP(mirrorup)Frameadvancerate WithEN-EL15batteries

(FX/5:4)CL:approx.1 to4 fps,CH:approx.4 fps,(DX/1.2)CL:approx. 1to 5fps,CH:approx.5fps

Otherpower sources(FX/5:4)CL:approx.1 to4 fps,CH:approx.4 fps,(1.2)CL:approx.1 to5 fps,CH:

approx.5fps, (DX)CL:approx.1to5 fps,CH:approx.6 fpsS el - ti me r 2 s , 5 s, 1 0 s, 2 0 s; 1 t o 9 e xp os ur es a t in te rv al s o 0 .5 , 1, 2 o r 3 s

ExposureM ete ri n g T T L ex p os ure m ete ri ng u s in g 9 1K -p i xe l R GB s e ns orMeteringmethod Matrix:3DcolormatrixmeteringII I ( typeGandD lenses);colormatrixmetering

III(otherCPUlenses);colormatrixmeteringavailablewithnon-CPUlensesi userprovideslensdata Center-weighted:Weightof75%givento 12-mmcircleincenterorame;diametero circlecanbechangedto 8,15or 20mm,or weightingcanbebased onaverageo entirerame(non-CPUlensesuse12-mmcircleoraverageof entireframe)Spot:Meters 4-mmcircle(about1.5%offrame)

centeredonselectedocuspoint (oncenterocuspointwhen non-CPUlensisused)Ra ng e Ma tr ix o rc en te r- we ig ht ed m et er in g: 0 t o2 0 EV

Spotmetering:2 to20EV

Exposurem etercoupling CombinedCPUand AIExposuremodes Programmedautowithfexibleprogram(P);shutter-priorityauto(S );aperture-

priorityauto(A);manual(M)Exposurecompensation-5to +5EV inincrementso1/3,1/2or 1EV

Exposurebracketing 2to9 ramesinstepso1/3,1/2,2/3or1 EVExposurelock LuminositylockedatdetectedvaluewithAE-L/AF-LbuttonI SO s e ns it i vi t y I SO 1 0 0 to 64 0 0 i n ste ps o 1 /3 , 1 /2 o r1 E V ; c an a l so b e s e t to ap p ro x . 0. 3 , 0. 5 , 0. 7

or1EV(ISO50equivalent)belowISO100ortoapprox.0.3,0.5,0.7,1or 2EV(ISO

25600equivalent)aboveISO6400;auto ISOsensitivitycontrolavailableActiveD-Lighting Canbeselectedromauto,extrahigh,high,normal, loworoADLbracketing 2ramesusingselectedvalueoronerameor3 to5ramesusingpresetvaluesor

allrames

FocusAutoocus NikonAdvancedMulti-CAM3500FXautoocussensormodulewithTTLphasedetectio

ne-tuning,51ocus points(including15cross-type sensors;/8supported by11centralsensors),andAF-assistilluminator(rangeapprox.0.5to3m/1t8in.to 9t10 in.)

D e te c ti on ra ng e -2 to + 19 E V ( I SO 1 0 0, 2 0 C /6 8 F )Lensservo Autofocus(AF):S ingle-servoAF(AF-S );continuous-servoAF(AF-C);predictive

focustrackingautomaticallyactivatedaccordingtosubjectstatus Manualfocu

(M):Electronicrangendercan beusedF oc us p oi nt C an b e se le ct ed ro m 51 o r 11 oc us p oi nt sAF-areamodes Single-pointAF,9-,21-or51-pointdynamic-areaAF,3D-tracking,auto-areaAFF o cu s l oc k F o cu s c an b e l o ck e d by p res si n g sh u tte r- rel ea s e bu t to n h al wa y ( si ng le - se rvo A F

orby pressingAE-L/AF-Lbutton

FlashBuilt-infash Manualpop-upwithbuttonreleaseandaguidenumberoapprox.12/39,12/39

withmanualfash(m/t,ISO100,20C/68F)Flashcontrol TTL:i-TTLashcontrolusing91K-pixelRGBsensorisavailablewithbuilt-inash

andSB-910,SB-900,SB-800,SB-700,SB-600or SB-400;i-TTLbalancedll-fash

ordigitalSLRis usedwithmatrixand center-weightedmetering,standardi-TTLfashordigitalSLRwith spotmetering

Flashmodes Front-curtainsync,slowsync,rear-curtainsync,red-eyereduction,red-eyereductionwithslowsync,slowrear-curtainsync;autoFP high-speedsync

supportedFlashcompensation -3to+1EVinincrementso1/3,1/2or1EVF l as h b ra c ke t in g 2 to 9 ra me s i n s te p s o1 / 3, 1 / 2, 2 / 3 o r1 E VFlash-readyindicator Lightswhenbuilt-infashoroptionalfash unitisullycharged;blinksater fashis

redat ulloutputAccessoryshoe ISO518hot-shoewithsyncanddatacontactsandsaetylockNikonCreative AdvancedWirelessLightingsupportedwithbuilt-infash,SB-910,SB-900,SB-800o

LightingSystem(CLS) SB-700asa masterfashandSB-600 orSB-R200as remotes,orSU-800ascommander;built-infashcanserve asmasterfashin commandermode;auto FPhigh-speedsyncandmodelingilluminationsupportedwithallCLS-compatiblefaunitsexceptSB-400;FlashColorInormationCommunicationandFVlock support

withallCLS-compatiblefashunitsS y nc te rmi na l I SO 5 1 9 sy n c te rmi n al w i th l o ck i ng th rea d

WhitebalanceWhitebalance Auto(2types), incandescent,fuorescent(7types),directsunlight,fash,cloudy,

shade,presetmanual(upto 4valuescan bestored)and colortemperaturesetting(2,500Kto 10,000K);ne-tuningavailableor alloptions

Whitebalancebracketing 2to9ramesinstepso1,2or3

LiveviewM o de s L i ve v i ew p h oto gra ph y ( st il l i ma g es ), m o vi e l iv e v ie w ( mo v ie s)

Lensservo Autofocus(AF):S ingle-servoAF(AF-S );ful l-timeservoAF(AF-F)Manualfocus(MAF-areamodes Face-priorityAF,wide-areaAF,normal-areaAF,subject-trackingAFAutoocus Contrast-detectAFanywhereinrame(cameraselectsocuspointautomatically

whenace-priorityAFor subject-trackingAFisselected)

MovieM et er in g T TL e xp os ur e me te ri ng u si ng m ai n im ag e se ns or

Framesize(pixels) 1,9201,080;30p,25p,24p1,280720;60p,50p,30p,25p;actualframeratandramerate or60p,50p,30p,25p,and24pare59.94,50,29.97,25,and23.976psrespective

optionssupportbothhigh andnormalimagequality

File ormat MOVVideocompression H.264/MPEG-4AdvancedVideoCodingAudiorecordingormat LinearPCMAudiorecordingdevice Built-inmonauralor externalstereomicrophone;sensitivityadjustable

M o vi e o pt i on s I n de x m ark in g, t i me - la p se p h oto gra ph y

MonitorM o ni tor 8 -cm ( 3. 2- in .) , a pp rox . 9 21 k-d ot ( V GA ) T FT L C D wi th 17 0 vi e wi ng a n gl e, a p pro x.

100%framecoverage,andautomaticmonitorbrightnesscontrolusingambientbrightnesssensor

PlaybackP l ay b ac k F u ll - ram e a nd th um bn a il ( 4 , 9 o r7 2 im ag e s) p l ay b ac k w ith p la y ba ck z o om , mo v ie

playback,photoand/ormovieslideshows,highlights,histogramdisplay,autoimagerotation,andimagecomment(upto 36characters)

InteraceU SB S up er Sp ee d USB (U SB 3 .0 Mi cr o- B co nn ec to r)

HDMIoutput TypeCmini-pinHDMIconnector;canbeusedsimultaneouslywithcameramonitoA u di o i np u t S tere o mi n i-p in j a ck ( 3 .5 -mm d i am ete r)A u di o o utp ut S tere o mi n i-p in j a ck ( 3 .5 -mm d i am ete r)

10-pinremoteterminal Canbe usedtoconnectoptionalremote control,GP-1GPS UnitorGPS device

compliantwithNMEA0183version2.01or 3.01(requiresoptionalMC-35GPSAdapterCordandcable withD-sub9-pinconnector)

SupportedlanguagesSupportedlanguages Arabic,Chinese(SimpliedandTraditional),Czech,Danish,Dutch,English,Finnish

French,German,Indonesian,Italian,Japanese,Korean,Norwegian,Polish,Portuguese,Romanian,Russian,Spanish,Swedish,Thai,Turkish,Ukrainian

PowersourceB at te ry O ne E N- EL 15 R ec ha rg ea bl e Li -i on B at te ryBatterypack OptionalMB-D12Multi-PowerBatteryPackwithoneEN-EL15/EN-EL18*Rechargeabl

Li-ionBattery oreight R6/AA-sizealkaline,Ni-MHor lithiumbatteries*RequiresBL-5BatteryChamberCover(availableseparately)

ACadapter EH-5bACAdapter;requiresEP-5BPowerConnector(availableseparately)

TripodsocketT ri po d so ck et 1 /4 i n. ( IS O 12 22 )

Dimensions/WeightDimensions(WH D)Approx.14612381.5mm/5.74.8 3.2in.Wei g ht A p pro x. 1 ,0 0 0 g/ 2 l b 3. 3 o z wi th b a t te ry an d SD m e mo ry ca rd b u twi tho u tbo d y ca p;

approx.900g/1 lb15.7oz (camerabodyonly)

OperatingenvironmentOperatingenvironment Temperature:0 to40C/32to 104F;humidity:lessthan 85%(nocondensation)

AccessoriesSuppliedaccessories EN-EL15RechargeableLi-ionBattery,MH-25BatteryCharger,DK-17Eyepiece,

UC-E14USBCable,USBCableClip,CameraStrap,BM-12LCDMonitorCover,BF-1

BodyCap,BS-1AccessoryShoeCover,ViewNX2CD-ROM

*Photographstakeninmovieliveviewhaveanaspectratioof16:9;ADX-basedformatisusedforphotographstakenusingthe DX(24x16)imagearea; anFX-basedormat isused orall otherphotographs

(ISO100,/1.4 lens,20C/68F)

(maydierbycountryorarea)

(RecommendedExposureIndex)

TheSD,SDHCand SDXClogosaretrademarksofthe SDCardAssociation.PictBridgeisa trademark.CompactFlashisaregisteredtrademarkof SanDiskCorporation.HDMI,the HDMIlogoandHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterfacearetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofHDMILicensing,LLC. TheUSB-IFlogosare trademarksofUniversalSerialBusImplementersForum,Inc.Products andbrandnames aretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksof theirrespectivecompanies.

Imagesinviewnders,on LCDsandmonitorsshownin thisbrochurearesimulated.

SanDisk

E xt re me Pro S DC FX P 1 6 G B, 32 GB , 6 4 G B, 12 8 G B

Extreme SDCFX 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

Extreme IV SDCFX42 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Extreme III SDCFX3

Ultra II SDCFH 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB

Standard S DC FB 2 GB , 4 GB

LexarMedia

Proessional UDMA

600x8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

400x

3 00 x 2 G B, 4 GB , 8 G B, 1 6 G B

Proessional

233x2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB

133x

80x 2 GB, 4 GB

Platinum II8 0x 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 1 6 G B

60x 4 GB

ma ge qu al it y I ma ge si zeFile size2 No. o images2 Buer capacity3

FX(36x24)1 DX (24x16)5 FX (36x24)1 DX (24x16)5 FX (36x24)1 DX (24x16)5NEF (RAW), Losslessompressed, 12-bit

32.4 MB 14.9 MB 133 303 21 38

NEF (RAW), Losslessompressed, 14-bit

41.3 MB 18.6 MB 103 236 17 29

NEF (RAW),ompressed, 12-bit

29.0 MB 13.2 MB 182 411 25 54

NEF (RAW),ompressed, 14-bit

35.9 MB 16.2 MB 151 343 20 41

NEF (RAW),Uncompressed, 12-bit

57.0 MB 25.0 MB 133 303 18 30

NEF (RAW),Uncompressed, 14-bit

74.4 MB 32.5 MB 103 236 16 25

IFF (RGB) L 108.2 MB 46.6 MB 71 165 16 21M 61.5 MB 26.8 MB 126 289 18 26

S 28.0 MB 12.5 MB 277 616 26 41

PEG ne4 L 16.3 MB 8.0 MB 360 796 56 100

M 10.4 MB 5.1 MB 616 1200 100 100

S 5.2 MB 2.7 MB 1200 2300 100 100

PEG normal4 L 9.1 MB 4.1 MB 718 1500 100 100

M 5.3 MB 2.6 MB 1200 2500 100 100

S 2.6 MB 1.4 MB 2400 4600 100 100

PEG basic4 L 4.0 MB 2.0 MB 1400 3000 100 100

M 2.7 MB 1.3 MB 2400 5000 100 100

S 1.4 MB 0.7 MB 4800 8900 100 100

SD card s SDHC cards2 SDXC cards3

SanDisk

2 GB1

4 GB , 8 GB , 1 6 G B, 32 GB 6 4 G BToshiba

Panasonic4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB,

16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB48 GB, 64 GB

Lexar Media 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Platinum II

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GBProessional

Full-HD Video 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

BL-5BatteryChamberCover

EN-EL18Recharg eableLi-ionBattery

MH-26Battery Charger

BM-12LCD MonitorCover*


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Speed and power, without compromise. Thats how Id sum up my impressiono the new Nikon D800. Established medium-ormat image quality isnow inside a phenomenal, incredibly responsive Nikon machine. At 36.3megapixels, the D800 produces unprecedented image quality and resolutionwithin a body that boasts revolutionary technological advances. The 3D colormatrix metering III, wide dynamic range and the improved AF perormancein low light are just a ew eatures that are glaring improvements. The D800allows me to concentrate on the light, the composition and my subjectwithout having to think about much else. In years past, wedding photographywas traditionally captured with medium-ormat equipment or maximumimage quality. When the 35mm ormat was adopted within the genre, it waswidely accepted that image quality was compromised in lieu o speed andconvenience. Now, my wedding portraiture will have a depth its never shown

beore, and my style o shooting will be enhanced rather than compromised,thanks to the D800.

When Im shooting beauty and jewelry in the studio or ashion on location,36.3 megapixels changes the industry standard: in image quality, dynamicrange, color rendering and the nal print. The detail rom the D800 producesthe look o a medium-ormat camera, but gives me the eel and response o aD-SLR. The improvements in rendering skin tone and specular highlights, aswell as abric and hair detail are superior to anything that has come beore.Autoocus quickly tracks models in motion. Nikons 91K-pixel RGB sensorhas noticeable improvements in metering accuracy, while the larger LCD iseasier to read. The camera body eels solid and ergonomically simple, whilealso eeling lighter and smaller than previous high-resolution Nikons. Newcameras always inspire me to test and explore, and all the useul eaturesin such a compact package will open huge creative possibilities or my high-quality prints and video.

To me, cameras are more like paintbrushes than technology. The goal isnot megapixels or technique but the image, and while camera modelsare important, they are not the be-all or end-all. But ater a lietime usingcountless cameras, I have ound a new best riend. It was not love at rstsight. The sharpness and detail were initially intimidating, exposing my fawslike never beore. Subtle camera movements showed and dierences oacuity between aperture choices on various lenses were apparent. But now Iam enthralled with this technology. Why? Because the images almost eel asthough they were made with a 4x5 view camera! Special eatures like time-lapse photography and the improved HD video quality and fexibility also addtremendously to the cameras personality. Ater spending a month with theD800, Ill never be the same again. Perhaps the best compliment I can expressis that now I will think dierently about the images I make.

As a modern architectural photographer I am always looking or a lightweight,compact and reliable camera system ullling the requirements o my personalartistic and client expectations. The Nikon D800 will set new standards orthe high-end 35mm D-SLR market. I have never worked with a 35mm digitalcamera that produces images with such exceptional quality and detail tillnow. Particularly, the live view mode enables extremely precise compositionsand easy ocusing in dim lighting, which simplies my workfow. Superiorquality lenses such as the PC NIKKOR tilt & shit lineup are indispensable orarchitectural photography. From my hands-on experience I ound that theyperectly match with the newly invented system and produce breathtakinglyclean, clear and sharp les. This camera gives me the photographic fexibilityto work at unusual shooting locations and capture images in an exceptionalrange o light. It denitely takes my photographic versatility and image quality

to a new level. What a new companion!

The D80 0 On Ass ignment

Rob Van PettenFashion (U.S.A.)

Cli MautnerWedding (U.S.A.)

Jim BrandenburgNature (U.S.A.)

Benjamin Antony MonnFine art/Architecture (Germany)

Documents

D800 Brochure En