Nikon D800 Review - Imaging Resource

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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
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	900 shots
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 (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	Yes
Internal Charging Supported	No

Digital Zoom Values	1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens	n/a
Integrated ND Filter	No
Filter Thread	n/a
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	No
Digital Zoom	Yes

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	95
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	25.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	14.4
Sensor Type	CMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	2,853
Sensor Manufacturer	Sony
Effective Megapixels	36.3
Sensor Format	35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch	4.88 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.0x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	No

Image Resolution	7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2), 5520 x 3680 (20.3 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 6114 x 4080 (24.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3056 (14.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 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
Continuous-mode frames/second	4.0

Viewfinder	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking	No
EVF Resolution	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.70x

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 Auto Exposure	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes	None
Self Timer	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)	Yes
Maximum ISO (native)	6400
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	100
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	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
Movie File Format	MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio)
Movie File Format	MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM audio)
Composite Video Out	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder	n/a

Flash Exposure Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control	Full TTL exposure
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)	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync	1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range)

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	4.0
Flash cycle time, full power	3.8 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	54
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	18
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	14
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.21 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR)	1.74 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)	0.184 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.044 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.42
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.22 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)	0.39
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.043 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)	23
Shutter Lag (notes)	OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.306s Live View, Full Autofocus = 1.735s Live View, Prefocused = 0.184s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.46
Startup Time	0.3 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.2 seconds

Included Software	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS X

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
External Connections	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)	Mini HDMI (Type C), 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm)
Built-In Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No

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.

Sensor size	861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Weight	35.6 oz (1,008 g) includes batteries