February Poll - Nikon D800

[Lazyshooter]

Looks awesome but-I don't make money from photography, I can't even use my current camera properly, only one of my lenses will be useful on an FX body and lastly, my bank account is not an unlimited resource!

[Xebadir]

Having read in some more detail, I think the main market for this particular camera is probably designed not to look for fast FPS - realistically this is a sensible design idea to differentiate the camera from the D300 replacement - the D400. In terms of those looking for D300 equivalent performance in an FX body for reach, on paper it seems thats possible with this camera - 6FPS with the battery pack at 15.3MP in DX mode is pretty close, except for those really want the high FPS for sport and BIF. I think Nikon is doing well with this new generation - it comes down to sensible design:

Want an entry level good DX but don't need pro features - go a D7000.
Want a specialist DX fast camera for sports etc with higher resolution - go a D400. (coming soon)
Want a high resolution landscape camera, good noise performance, FX with the potential to use decent DX as well - Go a D800
Want a good resolution top of the range FX camera with high FPS and all the pro trimmings - Go a D4.

And if you don't like the new models and want to save some dosh - you can still get excellent cameras like the D700, D3S which have now been superceded. Video wise, comes down to personal taste.

In my case, features that attract me to the D800 include the addition of CF/SD dual card slots, the video capabilities, the moderate DX replacement (which I really don't use that much anyway) in a single body, the addition of the bracketing button (sounds silly, but this will prove useful). There are a few other aspects which I like about the camera, but I think it will be a nice replacement as my primary body with my D700 dedicated to second body duties (on the plus side, I have been meaning to go to two FX bodies so I don't have to lens change so much anyway), with the D300 being retired and looking for a home.

[swifty]

The still rumored price is a bit of a shocker for me.
I was expecting about $4k USD given the rumored specs so I'm pleasantly surprised if it holds true.
Question is is the D800 made in Thailand, quite possible and if so, it may have benefitted from lower production costs there.
Furthermore, perhaps Sony has figured out a way to lower costs of fabricating FX sensors.

[kiwi]

I would say that this camera is aimed at wedding/fashion/product/studio/landscape/commercial professional photographers....pretty big group.

[swifty]

http://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2012/0207_d800_01.htm
Well that makes it official.

[swifty]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02...0_D800E_launch
Damn, it is priced at $3000 and $3300 for the D800 and D800E respectively.

[pascal110]

Hello

why not upgrade but could I afford to buy lenses matching the resolution of that kind of sensor, probably not.

[I @ M]

Oh dear,
I have never commented on buying a new model body before it was released but all I can say now is ------

----- there goes the credit card.

[mongo]

Now that all is known - Mongo will buy one !

[arthurking83]

......
Furthermore, perhaps Sony has figured out a way to lower costs of fabricating FX sensors.

Perhaps the lower price is due to the sensor being a Nikon design, and not reliant on Sony!

What I now don't get tho, is that the D3x is still not listed as a discontinued model, and the performance of the D800 overshadows the D3x.
So is it safe to assume that the D3x is about to be discontinued in the immediate future, and if not, does Nikon seriously expect anyone to purchase one, now that the D800 has arrived?

Surely there's a faster(performance) D4x on the horizon in the very immediate future for Nikon. There must be a market for one, even if it's small, but priced above the D4 by a small amount.

[jim]

Good sharp pricing. Must start saving.

[Tommo1965]

be intrested to see the local price..given that the USD of $3000 equates to $2800au...but I expect we will still get shafted here Id expect a $3600 local prices

[swifty]

What's the bet it comes in at $4k AUD. If it does, it'd be worthwhile flying to the US and buy a D800 there, stay for a holiday and come home.

It'll be one popular model at $3k USD. Better pre-order now if you want one at launch.