These are the same Nikon D800 image samples as the ones presented on Nikon.com. I am providing these images here, because most Nikon websites have been either down or too busy serving millions of requests. All EXIF data is attached to the original images.

Warning: You might get infected with NAS (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome) once you see the below images in full resolution!

Please keep in mind that the below images are taken in RAW and simply converted to JPEG via Capture NX 2. No other editing has been done, including sharpening!

Link to download the image | Shutter Speed: 1s, Aperture: f/8, ISO: 100, Lens: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G
Photographer: Benjamin Antony Monn

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Nikon is releasing the much anticipated Nikon D800 DSLR on February 7th, a major update to the existing Nikon 700 camera that was released back in 2008. The Nikon D800 is designed specifically for landscape, studio, fashion, wedding and wildlife photography that need a camera with a high resolution sensor. While it does not have the speed of the Nikon D4 (which has a 16.2 MP sensor) and its amazing low-light capabilities, the Nikon D800 is currently Nikon’s highest resolution camera with a whopping 36 MP full-frame sensor. Unlike the Nikon D700, which had the same sensor as the high-end Nikon D3 (and hence ended up cannibalizing some of the D3 sales), the D800 is specifically positioned not to compete with the top of the line Nikon D4, but rather with the older high-resolution Nikon D3x line. Due to an extremely low demand on the Nikon D3x camera body, Nikon decided to eliminate the line and replace it by a product that can directly compete with the Canon 5D Mark II instead. The Nikon D800 also features most of the video capabilities of the Nikon D4, which are very attractive for video production (especially the uncompressed HDMI output).

So, what does the Nikon D800 bring to the table? Here is a summary of its features:

1. Sensor: 36.3 MP FX, 4.8µ pixel size
2. Sensor Size: 35.9 x 24mm
3. Resolution: 7360 x 4912
4. DX Mode: 15.3 MP
5. DX Mode Resolution: 4800 x 3200
6. Native ISO Sensitivity: 100-6,400
7. Boost Low ISO Sensitivity: 50
8. Boost High ISO Sensitivity: 12,800-25,600
9. Processor: EXPEED 3
10. Metering System: 3D Color Matrix Meter III with face recognition and a database of 30,000 images
11. Dust Reduction: Yes
12. Weather Sealing/Protection: Yes
13. Body Build: Full Magnesium Alloy
14. White Balance: New White Balance System
15. Shutter: Up to 1/8000 and 30 sec exposure
16. Shutter Durability: 200,000 cycles, self-diagnostic shutter
17. Camera Lag: 0.012 seconds
18. Storage: 1x CF slot and 1x SD slot
19. Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
20. Speed: 4 FPS, 6 FPS in DX mode with optional MB-D12 battery pack
21. Exposure Meter: 91,000 pixel RGB sensor
22. Built-in Flash: Yes, with Commander Mode, full CLS compatibility
23. Autofocus System: Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX with 51 focus points and 15 cross-type sensors
24. AF Detection: Up to f/8 with 9 focus points (5 in the center, 2 on the left and right)
25. LCD Screen: 3.2 inch diagonal with 921,000 dots
26. Movie Modes: Full 1080p HD @ 30 fps max
27. Movie Exposure Control: Full
28. Movie Recording Limit: 30 minutes @ 30p, 20 minutes @ 24p
29. Movie Output: MOV, Compressed and Uncompressed
30. In-Camera HDR Capability: Yes
31. Two Live View Modes: One for photography and one for videography
32. Camera Editing: Lots of in-camera editing options with HDR capabilities
33. GPS: Not built-in, requires GP-1 GPS unit
34. Battery Type: EN-EL15
35. Battery Life: 900 shots
36. USB Standard: 3.0
37. Weight: 890g
38. Price: $2,999 MSRP

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