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Nikon D800E
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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 3,200
Current Price USD 700 (Feb/2026)
Battery 900 shots
- Brand
- Nikon
- Line or model
- D800E
- Effective megapixels
- 36 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Expeed 3
- 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 type
- Mid-size SLR
- Body classification
- dslr
- Body dimensions
- 900 g · 146 x 123 x 82 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Weather sealing
- Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
- 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).
- Touch screen
- 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 / 30 fps · HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- Wireless connectivity
- No Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- 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).
- Storage media
- CompactFlash (Type I) and SD/SDHC/SDXC Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Launch price
- USD 3,200 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.
- 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.
