Nikon D800
The Nikon D800 is a landmark full-frame DSLR thanks to its 36.3MP sensor, offering exceptional resolution ideal for landscape and studio photography. Its robust magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed, making it a professional-grade tool capable of withstanding demanding conditions. In addition, it stands out for its optical viewfinder with 100% coverage, a highly precise 51-point autofocus system and the inclusion of microphone and headphone ports, something that at the time positioned it as a very solid option for Full HD video production. Although it is a heavy camera (900g) and its shooting burst is somewhat limited for sports (4 fps), it is still highly valued for its dynamic range and the sharpness it captures. It has a double card slot (SD and CF) and excellent ergonomics with dedicated controls, allowing agile and manual handling. It is, in essence, a "beast" of technical detail that, despite not having modern wireless connectivity or an articulated screen, maintains an image quality that competes worthily with much more recent models.
- Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
- 36MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 6400 (expands to 25600)
- 900g. 146 x 123 x 82mm
Specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Line or model
- D800
- sensor mp effective
- 36 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- sensor type
- CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Expeed 3
- sensor low pass filter
- Yes Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
- iso range
- ISO 100 - 6400( expands to 25600) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- body type label
- Mid-size SLR
- body type kind
- DSLR
- body dimensions
- 900 g · 146 x 123 x 82 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- body weather sealing
- Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
- body viewfinder
- Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- screen size
- 3.20" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen resolution
- 921k dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- screen touch
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- screen articulation
- Fixed screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- video modes
- Full HD 1,920x1,080 at 30, 25, 24 fps; HD 1,280x720 at 60, 50, 30, 25 fps. Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- connectivity wireless
- No Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Continuous shooting
- 4.0 fps. Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
- Lens mount
- Nikon F Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
- Storage media
- CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compliant) and SD/SDHC/SDXC. Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Launch Price
- USD 2900 In 2012, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current Price
- USD 768 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.
