Features
- Extreme resolution 36.3-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor: Large 4.88 pixels capture astonishing detail and subtleties with outstanding dynamic range for demanding wedding, landscape, fashion/commercial and video applications.
- Full 1080p HD broadcast quality video and minimized rolling shutter: Create true cinematic experiences using Full 1080p video at 30 or 24fps in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format. D800's massive 36.3MP sensor combined with B-frame datacompression delivers high quality video in a lighter file ensuring unmatched moving image integrity at up up to 29min/59 sec
- View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal: Check video recording on the camera's LCD and external monitor simultaneously and when the highest possible image quality is required you can bypass CF or SD storage media and record uncompressed 1080p footage directly from the image sensor
- Multi-Area Full HD D-Movie Video Recording Mode: Designed to help filmmakers, multi-media professionals and event photographers realize their creative vision, recording on either FX or DX-format at Full HD 1080p at 30/24p and 16:9 is now possible.
- Comprehensive high fidelity audio recording and playback control: Built-in external stereo microphone input allows for recording crystal clear sound using the optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone and can be precisely controlled in 20 incremental steps. Check audio in isolation as you record using headphones directly connected to the camera.
- 91,000-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III with Advanced Scene Recognition System: Face detection using the optical viewfinder and detailed scene analysis using the 91K RGB sensor enables superior auto exposure, auto white balance detection,AF performance and i-TTL flash exposure.
- Nikon EXPEED 3 image processing technologies: EXPEED 3 extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISO's.
- Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 6400: Added ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent) andHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) extend versatility.
- Fast, accurate 51-point AF system: AF system features 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking, for autofocus precision and razor sharpness.
- 3.2-inch super-sharp 921,000-dot LCD monitor with automatic monitor brightness control: Ambient brightness sensor automatically adjusts LCD visibility according to environment for bright, crisp image playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Enlarge images up to up to 46x to make on the spot focus confirmation.
- Two Live View shooting modes: Photography Live View and Movie Live View modes add flexibility; exposure, whitebalance, histogram, focus mode, AF area mode and focusing accuracy are easily confirmed
- Expand Dynamic Range using built-in HDR: Combines two exposures at up to 3EV to create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.
- Dedicated Nikon Picture Control Button: Convenient Picture control button provides six preset options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape and Portrait for stills and video while 9 customizable settings provide advanced, personalized color control.
- Continuous shooting at up to 4 fps at full FX-format resolution: Commercial image quality teams with speed and handling to create new shooting possibilities in the studio or on location. Shoot DX-format images up to 6 fps using the optional MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack and batteries other than the EN-EL15.
- Rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy construction: Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and tested to exceed 200,000 cycles.
- High speed CF and SD dual memory card slots: CF cards compatible with UDMA6 as well as UDMA7. For SD cards, SDXC and UHS-1 are supported.
- Two axis Virtual Horizon graphic indicator: Use either LCD monitor or viewfinder to check if camera is level; horizontally or with forward or rear rotation.
- Up to 900* images and 60 minutes of HD Video per battery charge
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Effective Pixels | 36.3 million |
| Image Sensor | CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24 mm; Nikon FX format |
| Total Pixels | 36.8 Million |
| Dust-Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
| Image Are (pixels) | FX-format (L) 7,360 x 4,912 (M) 5,520 x 3,680 (S) 3,680 x 2,456 1:2 format (30 x 20) (L) 6,144 x 4,080 (M) 4,608 x 3,056 5:4 format (30 x 24) (L) 6,144 x 4,912 (M) 4,608 x 3,680 (S) 3,072 x 2,456 DX-format (L) 4,800 x 3,200 (M) 3,600 x 2,400 (S) 2,400 x 1,600 |
| File Format - Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality |
| Picture Control System | Landscape - Monochrome - Neutral - Portrait - Standard - User-customizable Settings Vivid - |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) - SD - SDHC - SDXC |
| Card Slot | 1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card |
| File System | Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. 1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. 5:4 (30x24): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | Built - in (-3 to +1) |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 19.5 (-1.0) |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Depth-of-field Preview | Yes |
| Lens Aperture | Instant-return type |
| Depth-of-field Control | Yes |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance | AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
| Compatible Lenses | AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering III AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering III DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image Size Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Non-CPU: Usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Mazimum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8,000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s) |
| Shutter Release Modes | Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 4 frames per second Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | FX-format: CH: Up to 4 frames per second CL: Up to 4 frames per second FX-format CH: Up to 4 frames per second CL: Up to 4 frames per second DX-format CH: Up to 5 frames per second CL: Up to 5 frames per second 1:2 format CH: Up to 5 frames per second CL: Up to 5 frames per second |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 4 frames per second at full resolution |
| Self-timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering Method | Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses) Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
| Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 0 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling | Combined CPU and AI |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 o |
| Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 6400 |
| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Lo-1 (ISO-50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes |
| High ISO Noise Reduction | Low - Normal - High - Off |
| Active D-Lighting | Auto - Extra High - High - Normal - Low - Off |
| D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 frames using selected value for one frame 3-5 frames using preset values for all frames |
| Single-point AF Mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes |
| Autofocus System | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection |
| AF Detection Range | -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) |
| Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| AF-Area Mode | 9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Single-point AF 3D-tracking (51 points) |
| Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) |
| Focus Modes | Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 51 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV |
| Built-in Flash Distance | 39 ft. (ISO 100) |
| Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
| Flash Sync Modes | 1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Flash Sync Terminal | Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported |
| White Balance | Auto (2 types) - Choose color temperature (2500K 10000K) - Cloudy - Direct Sunlight - Flash - Fluorescent (7 types) - Incandescent - Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) - Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Live View Shooting | Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
| Live View Lens servo | Live View Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) |
| Live View AF-area mode | Face-priority AF - Wide-area AF - Normal-area AF - Subject-tracking AF |
| Live View Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
| Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate | 1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) - 1280 x 720 (60p): 60 fps (59.94 fps) - 1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps) - 1920 x 1080 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) |
| Movie Maximum recording time | 20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality |
| Movie File Format | MOV |
| Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie Audio recording format | Linear PCM |
| Movie Audio recording Device | Built-in monaural microphone - External stereo microphone (optional) |
| Movie | HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps - HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps - HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps - HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps - HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, monaural - External stereo microphone (optional) |
| Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dots |
| Monitor Type | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Monitor Angle of View | 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| Monitor Adjustments | Brightness, 5 levels |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator | Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow Highlights |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Color Outline - Color Sketch - D-Lighting - Distortion Control -Edit Movie - Filter Effects Fisheye - Image Overlay - Miniature Effect - Monochrome - NEF (RAW) Processing -Perspective Control - Quick Retouch - Red-eye Correction - Resize - Selective Color - Side-by-Side Comparison - Straighten - Trim - Color Balance |
| Image Comment | Yes |
| Interface | HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector - Headphone Connector - NTSC - Stereo Microphone Input - Super Speed USB 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi Functionality | Eye-Fi Compatible - WT-4A |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit |
| Save/Load Camera settings | Yes |
| Total custom Settings | 54 |
| My Menu | Yes with customization |
| Recent Settings | Yes |
| Supported Languages | Arabic - Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) - Czech - Danish - Dutch - English - Finnish - French - German - Indonesian - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Norweigan - Polish - Portuguese - Romanian - Russian - Spanish - Swedish - Thai - Turkish - Ukrainian |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings | Yes |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| Battery | EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 900 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA) |
| AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5B Power Supply Connector |
| Battery Charger | MH-25 Quick Charger |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Approx. Dimensions | Width 5.7 in. (144.78mm) - Height 4.8 in. (121.92mm) - Depth 3.2 in. (81.28mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 31.7 oz (900G) Camera Body only |
