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Approx.100% optical viewfinder, 3.2-in. (8-cm) color-rich LCD, magnesium alloy36&RELIABILITY body, dual card slotsMegapixelsSee every important element in your frame clearly andprecisely. The D800 offers approx. 100% frame coverage (inFX format) from its slim pentaprism, giving you the visuallycomfortable FX-format advantage and an unobstructed viewwhen shooting still images. The viewfinder image is notonly large and bright — the focusing screen is also carefullydesigned to help you sense sharp focus intuitively, be itmanual or autofocus.VISION YOU CAN DEPEND ONGlass prism optical viewfinder with approximately 100% frame coveragePrecision 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing-angle LCD monitor with automatic monitor brightness controlThe D800’s large and sharp color LCD monitordelivers bright, crisp image playback witha much larger capacity for accurate colorreproduction. Using an antireflective structure,you can count on clarity equal to that of theD4, even under bright conditions. Moreover, ifmonitor brightness is set to “Auto”, the cameraautomatically adjusts LCD brightness accordingto the environmental lighting conditionsmeasured by the ambient brightness sensor,allowing easy use of live view in both bright andlow-lit places — very useful when shooting videoand stills. The ability to magnify playback imagesup to 46x (Large-size images in FX format) isextremely helpful for spot focus confirmation.Lightweight yet durable constructionMany important parts of the D800 have been designedto achieve better durability and lighter weight. The resultis a camera approx. 10% lighter than the D700, yet justas rugged. A magnesium alloy constructionprotects the sophisticated technologiesagainst accidental shock, and weather anddust sealing has been extensively applied andseverely tested, making the D800 as reliableon the road as it is in the studio.LCD monitor with an integrated structure of glassand panel realizes a clearer imageGlassAir spaceConventional modelsAir space between glass and panel causes reflections atthe surfaces of each part, resulting in some light loss.GlassResinPanelPanelD800Surface reflection is reduced and light loss greatlydecreased by the integrated structure of glass and panel.READY FOR DEMANDING TASKSAmbient brightness sensor©Jim BrandenburgFast response timeThe D800 is designed to respond immediately. Once thestrategically located switch is turned on, the camera startsup in approx. 0.12 seconds* and your finger is in positionfor shutter release. Release time lag is minimized toapprox. 0.042 seconds*, equivalent to that of the D3S, withcontinuous approx. 4 fps capability in FX format, approx.5 fps in 1.2x and DX format and approx. 6 fps capability in DXformat** with MB-D12.*Based on CIPA Guidelines.**When used together with batteries other than EN-EL15.High-speed CF and SD dual card slotsCard recording speed is yetanother crucial element of asmooth and productive shootingexperience. The D800 CF memorycard slot is compatible with thelatest UDMA 7. The SD card slotis compatible with SDXC (SecureDigital eXtended Capacity) and UHS-I. You can also use twocards simultaneously for a number of functions, such asrecording JPEG and RAW data on separate cards, recording thesame data simultaneously on two cards for backup and more.High-speed data transfer with USB 3.0For a more productive tethered and transfer workflow, theD800 is compatible with USB 3.0. When connected toequipment featuring USB 2.0, speed is reduced to that ofUSB 2.0.High-precision, high-durability shutterThe D800’s shutter unit has been tested to well over200,000 cycles of release to prove durability and precision.While the shutter unit designed to run at a speed range of1/8,000 to 30 s, its intelligent self-diagnostic shutter monitorautomatically monitors actualshutter speeds in order to correctpossible variances that can occurover time.High-precision sequential control mechanismFor true digital SLRexcellence, the camera’smechanical structure, powerand precision are vital toensure indispensable speedand reliability. That’s whyNikon utilized its engineeringexpertise to refine thepowerful sequential controlmechanism that drives theshutter, mirror, and aperture independently. As a result,shutter release can be operated with mirror-up positionduring live view. Because mirror-down movement is notrequired, you can expect even quieter still live view shooting.And as power aperture control operates via the steppingmotor, the sound of mechanical adjustment is reduced forquieter and smoother control.Efficient power managementA comprehensive re-working of the D800’s circuits nowenables approx. 900 shots* of still imageshooting. All on one charge of an EN-EL15Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.*Based on CIPA Standards.MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional)Attach the MB-D12 to thecamera body to extendbattery stamina. The packaccommodates a variety ofbatteries (see specifications)and utilizes the same integral magnesium alloy constructionand weather sealing as the D800 body itself. You also getapprox. 6 fps continuous shooting speed* in DX format. TheMB-D12 has its own dedicated shutter-release button andcommand dials for vertical composition shooting.*When using batteries other than EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.18 19
36&ERGONOMICSMegapixelsStrategic layout of buttons and dials for fluid operationCONNECTING HANDS, EYES AND IDEASCREATIVE EXPANSION TOOLSImprovements around the shutter-release buttonDirect access to Picture ControlExpand dynamic range: HDR (High Dynamic Range)Angle, shape, contour, andtexture: all of these design35°facets came into playwhen crafting the D800’sshutter-release button.Your index finger can restcomfortably for longerperiods of time, allowingyou to concentrate when it matters, while the designatedmovie-record button means you’re ready to trigger movieshooting in an instant.Customize the lookof your stills andvideos through PictureControls by fine-tuningparameters such assharpening, saturation,and hue. The D800 nowallows you to accessPicture Control instantly Picture Control buttonand directly from adedicated button rather than entering the menu. When liveview shooting, you can visually confirm how customizedPicture Control settings will look and easily adjust theparameters.The D800 can shoot twoframes in a single shutterrelease, but at differentexposures: one overexposedand one underexposed.The camera then instantlycombines them to createan image covering a widerdynamic range. The range can be widened by up to 3 EV fordifferent looks, all full of saturation and tonal gradation, whilethe smoothness of the edge where the two exposures meetcan be adjusted for a more natural appearance.Note: Tripod use is recommended.Shoot achieving reduced blur with zoom lenses in dim light:Auto shutter speed control for auto ISO sensitivity controlThe D800 comes equipped with an auto option for minimumshutter speed that automatically controls the balancebetween shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity based on thefocal length of the lens being used. This can be particularlyuseful when using a zoom lens, because the camera canautomatically choose the shutter speed to reduce camerashake. What’s more, through the operation of ISO buttonand sub-command dial, auto ISO sensitivity control can beimmediately turned on or off, without needing to enter themenu.Choosing AF mode and AF-area mode combinationsControl your desired AFmode (continuous or singleservo) and AF-area mode(single-point, dynamicarea,3D-tracking or autoareaAF) without evertaking your eye away fromthe viewfinder. By usinga dedicated AF-mode button and command dials, you canswitch between modes without interrupting your creativeflow.Four-button layout and release mode dial on thecamera’s top deckImportant camera settingscan be controlled and adjustedfrom buttons placed onthe top deck. Along withdedicated buttons for ISO,white balance and imagequality, a new bracketingbutton has been strategicallyplaced to aid such features as HDR. In addition, the releasemode dial also improves mode visibility and operability.Accurate confirmation of level shooting: Dual-axiselectronic virtual horizonWith the D800, you can alwayscheck the LCD monitor orthe viewfinder for both thecamera’s position in relationto the horizontal plane and itspitch (forward or rear rotation).This can enhance compositionalaccuracy, particularly when LCD monitor displayshooting still lifes, landscapesand architecture.Viewfinder display• Shutter speed: 1/25 second • Aperture: f/4• Focal length: 24mm • Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 900)©Cliff Mautner• Shutter speed: 1/100 second • Aperture: f/4• Focal length: 120mm • Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 6400)©Cliff MautnerShoot with multiple formats in one camera: Image areaoptionsThe D800 offers four image area options: FX format (35.9 x24.0 mm), 5:4 (30.0 x 24.0 mm), 1.2x (30.0 x 19.9 mm), andDX format (23.4 x 15.6 mm) with all cropped image areasvisually masked in the viewfinder. DX format offers approx.1.5x, and 1.2x crop offers approx.1.2x telephoto effect.When a DX NIKKOR lens is used, DX format is automaticallyselected.Refined color temperature control: Minute control overwhite balanceThe D800’s white balanceproves its reliability even whenusing an external flash and liveview in the studio environment.The monitor hue of live viewand resulting image’s whitebalance can be individuallyset so that the differencebetween the two is minimized. Furthermore, for even morecontrol, color temperature can be manually set in 10-kelvinincrements or in mired units.Image enhancement options: In-camera editingCaptured images and movies can be altered and edited incameraand on the fly if required, all without the need toresort to a computer. Retouch menus include an array ofuseful features such as NEF (RAW) processing, resize,distortion control, fisheye, miniature effect, red-eyecorrection, filter effects and image overlay, as well as theability to designate the start and end point of movie clips allat once, in order to save them more efficiently.20 21
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