D800E Nikon D800
I know that the D800 is not really the replacement
model over the D700. Nevertheless, it did replace my old D700 and the
D800 is, I believe, better suited for my photographic needs than the
D700, i.e., studio, portraits, and landscape.
The D700 was and
still is an outstanding DSLR. The D800 is of course better, but in a
very perceptible way, which was quite a surprise to me.
I have done
over 5000 shots since my purchase on 24 March. So far, no issues to
report: no green cast from the LCD and no problems with the CLS system.
Nikon has really outperformed with this new DSLR and the clear improvements are:
- Much improved Dynamic Range, which was my main problem since my first DSLR
- Better colors straight off the camera: deeper and richer
-
Better AF in low light ***UPDATE*** After comparing with older Nikon
DSLRs, this improvement is minor and only perceptible on cross-type AF
points.
- Highly detailed photographs at full res, 100% magnification and also when down-scaling the photos.
Let's
not forget a proper and useable HD video feature at broadcasting
quality. ***UPDATE*** Perhaps not broadcasting quality, but close
enough.
On the negative side (there has to be some):
- The
zoom in and zoom out buttons are reversed from the old models, which is
now more logical, but I am used to the old wrong way! it's a minor
problem of course.
- D4 has backlit buttons, why not on the D800? This can't be that expensive to include.
-
Very expensive Battery pack, this is a major drawback for me. But yes,
the D800 is well priced at $3000. I just hate ridiculously priced
accessories.
- still wonder the point of having 1 CF slot and 1 SD slot. 2 CF slots would have been superb.Read more
