Main performance
Listing date February 2012
Product Type High-end SLR
Operation mode Full manual operation
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor size Full frame (35.9*24mm)
Sensor description Clean the image sensor, image dust removal reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software))
Maximum number of pixels 36.77 million
Effective pixels 36.3 million
Image processor EXPEED 3
The highest resolution 7360×4912
Image resolution FX (36×24) image area
7360×4912 (L)
5520×3680 (M)
3680×2456 (S)
1.2×(30×20) image area
6144×4080 (L)
4608×3056 (M)
3072×2040 (S)
DX (24×16) image area
4800×3200 (L)
3600×2400 (M)
2400×1600 (S)
5:4 (30×24) image area
6144×4912 (L)
4608×3680 (M)
3072×2456 (S)
FX format photos taken in live view of animation: 6720×3776(L)5040×2832(M)3360×1888(S)
DX format photos taken in live view of movies: 4800×2704 (L) 3600×2024 (M) 2400×1352 (S)
Note: The aspect ratio of the photos taken in the movie live view is 16:9. DX-based format is suitable for photos taken using DX (24×16) 1.5× image area; FX-based format is suitable for all other photos
HD camera Full HD (1080)
Lens characteristics
Lens description Lens description Lens mount: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts); compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including G and D lenses (PC macro NIKKOR lenses are subject to certain restrictions), DX lenses (Using DX 24×161.5×image area), AI-P NIKKOR lens and non-CPUAI lens (limited to exposure modes A and M). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses used for F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. The electronic rangefinder can be used when the maximum aperture of the lens is f/5.6 or above.
Lens mount Nikon F mount
Focus mode Auto focus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking is automatically enabled according to the state of the subject
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus area Single-point AF; dynamic area AF (9, 21 or 51 points), 3D tracking, automatic area AF
Number of focus points 51 points
Focus assist method Focus assist lamp
Zoom type Zoom ring
Display function
Display type HD screen
Screen size 3.2 inches
Display pixels 920,000 pixel LCD screen
LCD screen features 170° viewing angle, about 100% screen coverage TFT LCD display, the brightness of the display can be automatically controlled by the ambient brightness sensor
Menu languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese , Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian
Live view support
Viewfinder type optical
Viewfinder description Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification ratio: about 0.7x
Diopter adjustment: -3-+1 m-1
View point: 17mm
Focusing screen: B-type bright matte focusing screen Mark VIII (with AF area frame, framing grid can be displayed)
Reflector: instant return type
Depth of field preview: When the camera depth of field preview button is pressed, the lens aperture is reduced to the value selected by the user (A and M mode) or the camera (P and S mode)
Screen coverage: FX (36×24): about 100% (vertical and horizontal)
1.2×(30×20): about 97% (vertical and horizontal)
DX (24×16): about 97% (vertical and horizontal)
5:4 (30×24): about 100% (vertical), 97% (horizontal)
Shutter performance
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
Shutter speed 30-1/8000 seconds, Bulb, X250
Flash sync speed: X=1/250 second; at a speed of 1/320 second or less, it will synchronize with the shutter (the flash range will be reduced when the speed is between 1/250 and 1/320 second)
flash
Flash type built-in
External flash (hot shoe) support
Flash mode Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, rear-curtain slow sync; support automatic FP high-speed sync
Exposure control
Exposure mode Program automatic mode (P) with flexible program; shutter priority automatic mode (S); aperture priority automatic mode (A); manual mode (M)
Exposure compensation is fine-tuned within ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Metering method: multiple metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering
White balance Auto, preset (incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), sunny, flash, cloudy, shade, manual preset (up to 4 values can be saved), select color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all Can be fine-tuned.)
The sensitivity is fine-tuned between ISO100-6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV. It can be reduced by 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1EV (equivalent to ISO50) on the basis of ISO100, or 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2EV (equivalent to ISO25600) on the basis of ISO6400; automatic ISO sensitivity control is available
Shooting performance
Anti-shake performance does not support
Movie shooting 1920×1080 (Full HD): 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
1280×720 (HD): The actual frame rates at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 and 23.976 frames per second respectively
Selfie function 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds; exposure 1-9 times at 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 seconds interval
Continuous shooting function support (up to about 4 / sec)
Recording/audio system Built-in mono or external stereo microphone; sensitivity can be adjusted
Storage parameters
Memory card type CF/SD/SDHC/SDXC card
File format Picture: NEF (RAW): 12-bit or 14-bit lossless compression, compressed or uncompressed
TIFF (RGB)
JPEG: Compatible with JPEG-Baseline, the compression ratio (approximately) is fine (1:4), standard (1:8) or basic (1:16) (file size priority)
The best quality compression available; NEF (RAW) + JPEG: record a single photo in NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Video: MOV
Audio: Linear PCM
Battery performance
Battery type Lithium battery (EN-EL15)
Power performance Battery pack: The optional MB-D12 multi-function battery pack can hold a Nikon EN-EL15 lithium-ion rechargeable battery or 8 AA alkaline batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries or lithium batteries.
Power adapter: EH-5b power adapter; need EP-5B camera power connector (sold separately)
Other parameters
Product interface HDMI interface
AV interface
USB3.0
Product function Remote control function, GPS function
Print mode PictBridge
Other features Playback mode: full screen and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback, zoom playback, animation playback, photo and/or animation slide show, highlight display, histogram display, automatic image rotation and image annotation (Up to 36 characters)
Picture Control System: You can choose from standard, natural, bright, monochrome, portrait or landscape, you can modify the selected Picture Control, and you can save your custom Picture Control
Exterior design
Form factor big screen
Dimensions 146×123×81.5mm
Product weight: about 900g (body only), 1000g (including battery and memory card)
Camera accessories
Packing list Nikon D800 x1
EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery with terminal cover x1
MH-25 charger (home DC adapter is only available in countries or regions where it is needed) x1
Camera strap AN-DC6 x1
USB cable UC-E14 x1
USB cable clamp x1
Body cap BF-1B x1
Hot whip cover BS-1 x1
Display cover BM-12 x1
ViewNX 2 installation CD x1
Optional accessories battery box and handle MB-D12