Nikon D800

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Model Name:	Nikon D800
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General
Model Number:	D800
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$2999.95
Street Price:	$2730.02
Date Available:	2012-03-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	35.6 oz (1,008 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2 in. (146 x 123 x 82 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	36.8
Effective Megapixels:	36.3
Sensor Format:	Nikon FX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.70"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, Other), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, Other), 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, Other), 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6144 x 4912 (30.2 MP, 5:4), 4608 x 3680 (17.0 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; TIFF
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720
Movie Frame Rate:	30p/25p/24p, 60p/50p/30p/25p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio)
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.2
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (4), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options.
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse:	Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12 m / 39 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI (Type C), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL15
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	900
Software
Included Software:	Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, New EXPEED 3 processor, 91K-dot Matrix Metering III, Improved Auto ISO, Full HD 1080p30 movies, HMDI simultaneous output, Dual SD+CF slots, USB 3.0.

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