Nikon D800E
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Nikon D800E

Nikon D800E

The Nikon D800E is a specialized version of the D800 that stands out mainly for the elimination of the effects of the low-pass filter (anti-aliasing). This technical modification allows the 36.3MP sensor to capture even greater sharpness and detail, making it a cult camera for landscape, architectural and studio photographers looking for the highest possible resolution. However, this improvement comes with a higher risk of moiré appearing in certain repetitive patterns, requiring a more careful post-processing workflow. As for the rest of its specifications, it maintains the professional robustness of its sister: a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, a 51-point focusing system and a class-leading dynamic range. It's a heavy camera (900g) and lacks modern wireless connectivity or articulating screen, but its image quality remains outstanding even against current standards. It is, in essence, the ultimate tool for those who prioritize pure detail over versatility or speed of fire.

  • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
  • 4.0fps continuous shooting
  • 900g. 146 x 123 x 82 mm
  • 36MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

Specifications

Year 2012
Sensor 36 MP · Full-frame
Mount Nikon F
IBIS No
Weight 900 g
Launch Price USD 3200
Current Price USD 700 (Feb/2026)
Battery 900 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
D800E
Sensor
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
No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter 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
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.
Display
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
video modes
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps · HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
Connectivity
connectivity wireless
No Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion battery Battery type/model used by the camera.
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) and SD/SDHC/SDXC Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch Price
USD 3200 In 2012, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current Price
USD 700 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.

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