Tuesday 7 February 2012

Announced: The "NIKON D800" & "NIKON D800E"



At last, the moment we have all been waiting for- Nikon have officially announced the NIKON D800 and also a special edition version the NIKON D800E. There has been a lot of talk/rumours that Nikon would the first to release 30MP+ full frame models & those rumours are now true. The specification of these models do not disappoint:


    36.3 megapixel FX-format (full-frame) CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.
    Nikon D800 (pictured)
    ISO 100–6400: extendable up to 25,600 (equivalent) and down to 50 (equivalent).
    4 fps consecutive shooting in FX/5: 4 crop modes. 5 fps in 1.2x/DX crop modes.
    Multi-area D-Movie records FX- and DX-format Full HD (1080p) movies in 30p, 25p and 24p. Max recording time approx. 29 minutes 59 seconds. Offers uncompressed HDMI output to external devices and high-fidelity audio control.
    Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system: individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings. Sensitive down to -2 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F).
    EXPEED 3 image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.
    8 cm (3.2-in.), 921k-dot LCD monitor with auto brightness control anti-reflective, with wide color reproduction.
    3D Color Matrix Metering III: 91k pixel AE AF sensor with full-time face recognition.
    100% viewfinder coverage and three Crop Modes: 5:4, 1.2x and DX-format, with viewfinder masking.
    Quiet shooting mode: perfect for discreet photography, the sound of the camera’s mirror return mechanism is noticeably reduced.
    Highly accurate and durable shutter unit: standard rating of 200,000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec and flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
    Storage media: CF and SD card slots.
    Built-in i-TTL Speedlight: GN / guide number approx. 12, 24mm lens coverage.
    Durable Magnesium alloy body: moisture and dust resistant.
    Wireless LAN and Ethernet support via optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4.


The Nikon D800E special edition version features differ with a new optical low pass filter with anti-aliasing properties removed, this in return will deliver unprecedented sharpness from its 36.3 Megapixel Full Frame Sensor.


Nikon D800E (pictured)


Due in the shops very soon!!!! how exciting!!!!!


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