I’m so glad to find your review, because tomorrow morning I’m buying a D800e used and was starting to get nervous (last-minute pre-“buyer’s remorse” I guess) about the moire issues. Sounds like it won’t be as much of a problem as I feared. :)
William Jones
August 27, 2014 10:38 am
A question about the MB-D12. I understand it can use AA batteries. Will it work with the Eneloop AA batteries (especially to increase frame rate)?
This is one of the best review on D800 to the best of my knowledge. Well, I have been using Nikon D7000 for a year or so and was really happy with it. Upgraded to D800 just a few months back. My issue is that I am seriously facing a problem of unsharp images from my D800. My D7000 used to give me tack sharp images and was always confident of what I will be my final output during the shoot.. However , in case of the of D800 the images not as sharp as at edges, I have also shot with 50mm 1.8 but still not satisfied. The sample images shot by you are really an eyeopener for me. Please guide.
Thanks
Nikos Delhanidis
September 16, 2014 4:28 am
I believe the active cross type focus points with f/8 lenses is one and not 11, with just 10 complimentary focus points that act as only horizontally sensitive ones.
Hi I am Seyed Ali Hoseinifar from Iran. Dear Nasim Mansurov thank you very much, photographylife.com is very very good Site for Me. I have A question: I have Nikon D800 With 24-120 F/4 Nikkor , I think something wrong with this camera’s Shutterو (My camera is completely safe and has no impact on the camera or lens is intact.) I have a lot of Blury Photo taken Beacuse Of Camera Shake. Lenz Shake Reduction Is Always On. I have Alot of Blury photos with below camera settings Shutter Speed: 1/640s f/10 iso:100 Focal Leanth: 24 mm How is possible camera Shake and caused blury Photo? I think something wrong with this camera’s Shutter, I want to know Your Opinion aboat Nikon D800’s Shutter Porformance (Sory my English is not good, I use google transelate for my comments) www.facebook.com/seyed…hoseinifar
Vinnie
December 25, 2013 8:18 pm
Hello Nasim, I’m not sure how often you check this post for new comments/questions, so hopefully you do. I have a question regarding the playback button on my D800, and wondered if you or any readers have experienced the same thing. When I press the playback button to view a photo, nothing happens, no photo is displayed on the monitor. Sometimes, if I turn the camera off and back on, then it works, other times it does not. Sometimes when you press the button, the photo will display for maybe a second or less and goes right out. This happens with both a photo I have just taken, and photos that have been on the camera for a period of time. I have had the camera for 10 months now and it has worked fine up until a few weeks ago. Any info you can provide would be appreciated. I’m thinking maybe I should just contact Nikon since I have had the camera 10 months now and the warranty will be up soon.
HB
November 20, 2013 9:00 am
Hi,
I have been reading your blogs for a couple of years now and find your articles very helpful. So I thought this would be the best place to ask for some advice.
I have recently become a freelance photographer having worked in a studio for quite a few years and I need to invest in a new camera. Having done some research, I have come to the conclusion that the D800 would be best for me. But I wondered if you were able to advise me on what lenses to buy?
I mainly shoot food photography and have previously used a Linhoff camera with a digital back in my previous studio. I love the camera but unfortunately it is just a total different price bracket that I wouldn’t be able to afford. My personal camera is a D80 (which i have had for many years as my first DSLR) so I am in desperate need of a new one. The current lenses I have are a AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED, Tamron AF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 TELE-MACRO and I have just recently invested in a NIKON AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8G ED, keeping in mind I am going to soon purchase a full framed camera. I have to confess, lenses baffle me a little and I find it hard to know where to start.
I am hoping to mainly shoot food photography but with a bit of other studio work on the side. What would you advise equipment wise? I have seen above in the readers comments about the 24mm f3.5 tilt and shift lens, this certainly look interesting but I don’t think it will quite work like my Linhoff. I really would like to know what would be best for my field of subject.
Thanks in advance for your advise. :)
giancarlo
September 30, 2013 1:39 am
Thank you for all the good advice that you give us. I have just a D800 and I would like to ask if what is best for landscapes to use: HDR or multiple exposure?. You could not say what is the optimal setting for this kind of pictures?
Jakes
July 14, 2013 3:47 pm
Took me hours to get to the end and post my comment. First the D800 is not a D700 replacements it is a complete new concept, read Nikon site. 2nd comparing camera’s in reviews are a stupid idea as each model was designed with a target use in mind, do show real review of how the camera execute the job, plus recommend lenses that will make up a great system. Comparing the D800 with aD7000 is a joke, and even comparing it with the D700 or D3s. They all have different users and uses in mind. I have invested money in great glass, 70-200 f2.8 vr2, 300 mm f2.8, 16-35 f4, 600 f4. My focus is nature and wildlife, I use a D300, D700 and D3s, the D800 cannot replace any of them as the 3 have each their own function and the D800 does not suit my workflow. I am waiting for a D400 for birds and when budget allows the D4, the D700 is a mid range for me and I shoot the 70-200 f2.8 on it all the time for animals at closer range and landscapes.. So I suggest, in future review a camera and lens system and highlight the potential benefits of the upgrade users in that category. I also don’t understand how people upgrade to a D800 and use a sub pro glass on it. Or is the purpose to tell people that their camera is now a loser, crank their ego, as nobody likes it when you tell them their baby is ugly, and then people go buy equipment they don’t need..I trust Nikon will soon introduce a D4 replacement so I can get my hands on a great D4 dumped by an owner who believes the new D4x will produce better IQ..
thejohnz
July 14, 2013 3:28 pm
The comment by Jake on July 14, regarding the D800 (used with the 300F2.8 and the TC-14 and 2.0 tele-converters) I found most interesting. I have the same equipment and have been practicing with them for over a year now. My results have been stunning but it did not happen over night. While the 300F2.8 clearly out resolves the D800 sensor, using the tele-converters adds lots of constraints. Focusing is critical (adjust your back focus!) shutter speeds must be significantly higher, if you are hand-holding you must practice good techniques, etc. That said I have gotten fabulous photos on two trips to South Africa that I feel were just not possible before the present crop of Nikon cameras. I owned the D300 and as good as it was at the time, it is no match for the present line-up, especially when higher ISO’s are required. (and in Africa I used 800 to 3200 ISO a lot).
My personal favorite combination is the 300mm F2.8 with the TC-1.4. I still have F4, and not so much telephoto as to make DOF a big problem on close shots of birds and other small animals. The loss of IQ is so little as not to be noticeable under most shooting situations. With the D800 I can crop heavily and still have a great shot.
I’m so glad to find your review, because tomorrow morning I’m buying a D800e used and was starting to get nervous (last-minute pre-“buyer’s remorse” I guess) about the moire issues. Sounds like it won’t be as much of a problem as I feared. :)
A question about the MB-D12. I understand it can use AA batteries. Will it work with the Eneloop AA batteries (especially to increase frame rate)?
Thanks,
WEJ
Yes it will.
Hi Nasim,
This is one of the best review on D800 to the best of my knowledge. Well, I have been using Nikon D7000 for a year or so and was really happy with it. Upgraded to D800 just a few months back. My issue is that I am seriously facing a problem of unsharp images from my D800. My D7000 used to give me tack sharp images and was always confident of what I will be my final output during the shoot.. However , in case of the of D800 the images not as sharp as at edges, I have also shot with 50mm 1.8 but still not satisfied. The sample images shot by you are really an eyeopener for me. Please guide.
Thanks
I believe the active cross type focus points with f/8 lenses is one and not 11, with just 10 complimentary focus points that act as only horizontally sensitive ones.
imaging.nikon.com/lineu…ures03.htm
Hi
I am Seyed Ali Hoseinifar from Iran.
Dear Nasim Mansurov thank you very much, photographylife.com is very very good Site for Me.
I have A question:
I have Nikon D800 With 24-120 F/4 Nikkor , I think something wrong with this camera’s Shutterو (My camera is completely safe and has no impact on the camera or lens is intact.) I have a lot of Blury Photo taken Beacuse Of Camera Shake. Lenz Shake Reduction Is Always On. I have Alot of Blury photos with below camera settings
Shutter Speed: 1/640s f/10 iso:100 Focal Leanth: 24 mm
How is possible camera Shake and caused blury Photo?
I think something wrong with this camera’s Shutter, I want to know Your Opinion aboat Nikon D800’s Shutter Porformance
(Sory my English is not good, I use google transelate for my comments)
www.facebook.com/seyed…hoseinifar
Hello Nasim, I’m not sure how often you check this post for new comments/questions, so hopefully you do. I have a question regarding the playback button on my D800, and wondered if you or any readers have experienced the same thing. When I press the playback button to view a photo, nothing happens, no photo is displayed on the monitor. Sometimes, if I turn the camera off and back on, then it works, other times it does not. Sometimes when you press the button, the photo will display for maybe a second or less and goes right out. This happens with both a photo I have just taken, and photos that have been on the camera for a period of time. I have had the camera for 10 months now and it has worked fine up until a few weeks ago. Any info you can provide would be appreciated. I’m thinking maybe I should just contact Nikon since I have had the camera 10 months now and the warranty will be up soon.
Hi,
I have been reading your blogs for a couple of years now and find your articles very helpful. So I thought this would be the best place to ask for some advice.
I have recently become a freelance photographer having worked in a studio for quite a few years and I need to invest in a new camera. Having done some research, I have come to the conclusion that the D800 would be best for me. But I wondered if you were able to advise me on what lenses to buy?
I mainly shoot food photography and have previously used a Linhoff camera with a digital back in my previous studio. I love the camera but unfortunately it is just a total different price bracket that I wouldn’t be able to afford. My personal camera is a D80 (which i have had for many years as my first DSLR) so I am in desperate need of a new one. The current lenses I have are a AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED, Tamron AF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 TELE-MACRO and I have just recently invested in a NIKON AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8G ED, keeping in mind I am going to soon purchase a full framed camera. I have to confess, lenses baffle me a little and I find it hard to know where to start.
I am hoping to mainly shoot food photography but with a bit of other studio work on the side. What would you advise equipment wise? I have seen above in the readers comments about the 24mm f3.5 tilt and shift lens, this certainly look interesting but I don’t think it will quite work like my Linhoff. I really would like to know what would be best for my field of subject.
Thanks in advance for your advise. :)
Thank you for all the good advice that you give us.
I have just a D800 and I would like to ask if what is best for landscapes to use: HDR or multiple exposure?. You could not say what is the optimal setting for this kind of pictures?
Took me hours to get to the end and post my comment. First the D800 is not a D700 replacements it is a complete new concept, read Nikon site. 2nd comparing camera’s in reviews are a stupid idea as each model was designed with a target use in mind, do show real review of how the camera execute the job, plus recommend lenses that will make up a great system. Comparing the D800 with aD7000 is a joke, and even comparing it with the D700 or D3s. They all have different users and uses in mind. I have invested money in great glass, 70-200 f2.8 vr2, 300 mm f2.8, 16-35 f4, 600 f4. My focus is nature and wildlife, I use a D300, D700 and D3s, the D800 cannot replace any of them as the 3 have each their own function and the D800 does not suit my workflow. I am waiting for a D400 for birds and when budget allows the D4, the D700 is a mid range for me and I shoot the 70-200 f2.8 on it all the time for animals at closer range and landscapes.. So I suggest, in future review a camera and lens system and highlight the potential benefits of the upgrade users in that category. I also don’t understand how people upgrade to a D800 and use a sub pro glass on it. Or is the purpose to tell people that their camera is now a loser, crank their ego, as nobody likes it when you tell them their baby is ugly, and then people go buy equipment they don’t need..I trust Nikon will soon introduce a D4 replacement so I can get my hands on a great D4 dumped by an owner who believes the new D4x will produce better IQ..
The comment by Jake on July 14, regarding the D800 (used with the 300F2.8 and the TC-14 and 2.0 tele-converters) I found most interesting. I have the same equipment and have been practicing with them for over a year now. My results have been stunning but it did not happen over night. While the 300F2.8 clearly out resolves the D800 sensor, using the tele-converters adds lots of constraints. Focusing is critical (adjust your back focus!) shutter speeds must be significantly higher, if you are hand-holding you must practice good techniques, etc. That said I have gotten fabulous photos on two trips to South Africa that I feel were just not possible before the present crop of Nikon cameras. I owned the D300 and as good as it was at the time, it is no match for the present line-up, especially when higher ISO’s are required. (and in Africa I used 800 to 3200 ISO a lot).
My personal favorite combination is the 300mm F2.8 with the TC-1.4. I still have F4, and not so much telephoto as to make DOF a big problem on close shots of birds and other small animals. The loss of IQ is so little as not to be noticeable under most shooting situations. With the D800 I can crop heavily and still have a great shot.