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The SZ-14 is a compact digital camera incorporating a 24X optical ultra-zoom lens, HD movie recoding function and high-performance DUAL IS image stabilization. Its small size, light weight and high performance make it an excellent choice for travel and special events.

Sharp, clear telephoto shooting - 14-megapixel CCD sensor & 3-inch, 460K-dot high-definition LCD panel A 14-megapixel CCD sensor and 3-inch, 460K-dot high-definition LCD serve support clear, detailed imaging. The high-performance DUAL IS image stabilization prevents camera shake from affecting telephoto shooting.

Powerful super-macro shooting is also possible from a distance as close as 3 cm. Automatic, simple and beautiful - both movies and photos The iAUTO identifies the optimum camera mode according to the subject at which the camera is pointed, while the HD movie recording function is supported by Multi-motion movie image stabilization which compensates for camera shake - even that produced by respiration or walking.

If you want to shoot beautiful movies and still photos, you can leave just about everything to the camera. More ways to enjoy photos and movies 3D Photo lets you create your own state-of-the-art 3D images, while Magic Filters provide an easy to use set of special effects that you can apply directly to your photos and movies as you shoot.

Just choose the filter that best suits the subject of your image and the feeling you want to convey. The result will be a dynamic picture that brilliantly expresses your personal vision.

Various functions "Magic Filters" to enable easy special-effects shooting in a variety of styles "3D photo mode" for easy 3D photography *1 "iAUTO" to automatically select the optimum camera mode for the subject at which the camera is pointed "Auto-tracking AF (autofocusing)"*2 to capture a moving subject "Beauty mode"*3 that enhances skin texture to make it smoother and more beautiful "SAT" for more natural-looking images similar to what you see with the naked-eye SD/SDHC/SDXC card compatibility "Pet mode" capable of detecting up to 10 dog and/or cat faces "Eye-Fi card compatibility"*4 for wireless storing/sharing of pictures HDMI output and HDMI control*5 "Photosurfing"*6 for convenient playback of pictures inside the camera Specification No. of effective mega pixels 14M Removable memory SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (not supported for UHSspeedclass) Internal memory (for shooting ) 59MB Recording image size (pixels) MAX.

4288x3216 MIN. 640x480 Lens focal length (35mm camera equivalent) 25-600mm Optical zoom 24x Digital zoom (total zoom ratio in still mode (optical x digital)) 96x Focus range Normal W:0.

1m-∞ / T:0.4m-∞ Macro W:0.

1m-∞ / T:0.4m-∞ Super macro 0.

03m-∞ / f=14.3mm(focal length fixed) LCD monitor Type TFT color LCD Size (inch) 3.

0 Inch No. of pixels (approx.

) 460,000 Maximum ISO sensitivity 1600 Magic Filter POP ART, PIN HOLE, FISH EYE, DRAWING, SOFT FOCUS, PUNK, WATER COLOR, REFLECTION, MINIATURE Body in panorama Yes 3D Photos Yes(AUTO/MANUAL) Image stabilizer CCD shift AF mode Face Detect iESP / Spot / tracking AF Tracking Yes Face Detection (Faces may not be detected correctly in some cases) Yes(up to 16) Pet Detection Yes Shadow Adjustment Technology Yes Movie recording with sound MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Movie recording size (pixels) 720P,VGA,QVGA 1080P, 720P : continuously up to 29 min.

or up to 4GB VGA, QVGA : up to 4GB Battery LI-ion rechargeable battery (model) LI-50B AA battery (no.of batteries) - HDMI (type) Yes(Type D) * Connection cable is optional.

Dimensions(mm) (CIPA guideline compliant) 106.5x68.

7x39.5mm Weight (g) (Including batteries/card) (CIPA guideline compliant) 216g (less)

5X optical zoom lens covering a focal range from wide-angle 24mm to 300mm telephoto. Despite its extraordinarily compact size, a powerful array of basic functions, including a 16-megapixel CCD sensor and the HD movie recording function, make it effective in various situations from daily life to special events.

Powerful 10X optical zoom in easy-carry design A 10X optical zoom lens in a slim, easy-to-carry compact body. Featuring an ergonomic grip that fits comfortably in the hand and high-performance DUAL IS image stabilization that eliminates anxiety from telephoto shooting and enables high-definition reproduction of even facial expressions of people at a long distance.

Both photos and movies in high image quality The 16-megapixel CCD sensor and the HD movie recording function make possible recording of both still photos and movies in high image quality. The recorded images can be reproduced clearly on a 3.

0-inch, 460K-dot high-definition LCD panel. Put your trust in the camera to preserve your most precious memories With iAUTO to determine the optimum camera mode, Beauty mode* to enhance skin tones for smoother, more beautiful, rendering and a built-in Camera Guide to help you create the image you want, just aim at your subject and let the camera do the rest.

Various functions "iAUTO" to automatically select the optimum camera mode for the subject at which the camera is pointed "3D photo mode" for easy 3*1D photography "Auto-tracking AF (autofocusing)"*2 to capture a moving subject "Beauty Make" for enlarging eyes or making pupils shinier after shooting "SAT" for more natural-looking images similar to what you see with the naked-eye SD/SDHC/SDXC card compatibility "Eye-Fi card compatibility"*3 for wireless storing/sharing of pictures Specification No. of effective mega pixels 16M Removable memory SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Internal memory (for shooting ) 34.

9MB Recording image size (pixels) MAX. 4608x3456 MIN.

640x480 Lens focal length (35mm camera equivalent) 24-240mm Optical zoom 10x Digital zoom (total zoom ratio in still mode (optical x digital)) 40x Focus range Normal W:0.6m-∞ / T:1.

0m-∞ Macro W:0.2m-∞ / T:0.

9m-∞ Super macro 0.01m-∞ / f=6.

61mm(focal length fixed) LCD monitor Type TFT color LCD Size (inch) 3.0 Inch No.

of pixels (approx.) 460,000 Maximum ISO sensitivity 1600 Magic Filter POP ART, PIN HOLE, FISH EYE, DRAWING, SOFT FOCUS, PUNK, WATER COLOR, REFLECTION 3D Photos Yes(AUTO/MANUAL) Image stabilizer CCD Sift AF mode Face Detect iESP / Spot / tracking AF Tracking Yes Face Detection (Faces may not be detected correctly in some cases) Yes(up to 8) Movie recording with sound AVI Motion JPEG Movie recording size (pixels) 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240(30fps,15fps) Maximum file size is 2GB.

Battery LI-ion rechargeable battery (model) LI-50B AA battery (no.of batteries) - Dimensions(mm) (CIPA guideline compliant) 104.

3x60.2x28.

3mm Weight (g) (Including batteries/card) (CIPA guideline compliant) 170g (less)

Its current-events context notwithstanding, the first Conflict just wasn't very good. Scarcely a year later, we're receiving a direct sequel titled Conflict: Desert Storm II.

The hasty release of a follow-up was no doubt spurred by the political and military events of the last year. However, the new Conflict is quite an improvement over the extremely shaky first game.

Though there's been a more recent conflict in Iraq, and military action in the region is, in fact, ongoing, Conflict: Desert Storm II again places you in the thick of the 1991 campaign against Saddam Hussein's regime. There's not a whole lot of story to speak of in the game.

You get a linear progression of 10 missions, each of which has its own setting and unique mission objectives and some of which are revealed in-game as you progress. You command a squad of four specialists in each mission, and, at the beginning of a new game, you can choose either American Delta Force or British SAS personnel.

Your selection here slightly affects stats, appearance, and voice acting. Each of your team members is equipped with a weapon that gives him a unique function.

There's the assault rifle-wielding team leader, the sniper, the demolitions expert, and the heavy machine gunner. The team members do have actual names and unique appearances, so you've got at least a little more attachment to them than if they were just faceless drones.

The core squad and combat mechanics in Desert Storm II are a little awkward at the outset, but with some practice you can get fairly proficient at playing the game. In the main single-player game, you can switch between your four teammates by hitting up and down on the D pad.

Each of the four (whichever one is active) squad members can issue individual or group orders to the others by using a number of button combinations. You can tell your teammates to hold position or form up behind you, hit the dirt, advance on the enemy and fire at will, and so on.

As long as you keep tabs on your teammates' health and actively switch between them regularly, you can progress through the game's missions without worrying too much about suffering casualties. Leaving three of your buddies in the care of the game's squad AI isn't the best idea, though they'll be proactive about fighting enemies.

They'll fire at their enemies, but will often get themselves killed in the process. Of course, you can issue orders to bring them back behind cover, but that can be difficult when you're in the middle of a firefight and are worrying about saving your own skin.

Overall, it would have been nice if the teammate AI was a little more adaptive when left to its own devices. The actual fighting in Conflict: Desert Storm II is somewhat hit-and-miss.

At times, it feels pretty solid, thanks in large part to a built-in auto-aim feature that makes it quite easy to target hostile forces. In fact, sometimes it's a little too easy--the game will sometimes line up an enemy in your sights before you even realize he's there.

Other times, though, it seems suspiciously difficult to score a hit on enemies, particularly with the sniper rifle. It's possible to hit the deck, steady your crosshairs directly over an enemy's head, and then see no effect after pulling the trigger.

It's frustrating, to be sure, but, for the most part, the combat is reasonably well balanced and entertaining. You can even engage in vehicular combat with a jeep or tank in some missions, which does break up the flow of things a little.

The vehicles feel a little awkward and can be slow to respond to your controller movements, though. Graphically, Conflict: Desert Storm II gets the job done, but does it in a no-frills sort of way.

The backgrounds are fairly devoid of detail, and the enemy character models look pretty simple. Your own squad models, however, are decent looking.

The game appears surprisingly similar on both platforms, with a slight nod going to the Xbox for less aliasing and a higher frame rate. The audio portion of the game is dominated by a lot of yelling, gunfire, and explosions, though all of these are rendered pretty well.

The music tends to fade into the background, though, since you're intent on finishing your missions. Finally, as in last year's game, the voice acting for the training mode's drill instructor is a poor attempt at sounding like Full Metal Jacket 's tough-as-nails drill instructor, and it comes across as pretty awful.

In the final analysis, Conflict: Desert Storm II isn't without problems, but it's not the worst squad-based game you'll ever play, and it's decidedly improved over last year's game. If the game does float your boat, there's unfortunately not a lot of replay value.

You can play through the game again--cooperatively--with two players on the PS2 and four on the Xbox, but there's no competitive multiplayer component to speak of. If you're really into squad-based military action games, Desert Storm II might be worth a look to tide you over until something else comes along (less)

Vice City Stories improves upon some of the flaws found in the first game, not the least of which is improved length and direction, as well as a great deal more personality. The story's still pretty subpar, though, and as much as this is very much Grand Theft Auto, certain conventions of the series are starting to feel a bit antiquated.

Additionally, much as was the case with Liberty City Stories' transition to the PS2, Vice City Stories loses a lot of its appeal when played on a console versus the PSP. Still, it's only $20, and if you don't own a PSP or just never got around to playing it upon its original release, this isn't a bad way to go if you absolutely, positively must get your GTA fix.

Vice City Stories returns to the pastel- and neon-colored excesses of the 1980s and Vice City. Modeled after '80s-era Miami, GTA: Vice City told a Scarface -inspired tale of Tommy Vercetti, a shunned mobster who found himself sifting through the aftermath of a cocaine deal gone wrong, and subsequently ended up building a major criminal empire throughout the city.

It was a bizarre, convoluted, and completely entertaining tale, filled with ridiculous and profane characters, as well as lots of biting satire on the most superficial of decades. Vice City Stories is, again, a prequel, taking place a couple of years prior to the original game.

You play as Vic Vance, the brother of central Vice City character Lance Vance. Vic's a strange fellow.

When the game begins, he's just joined the army, and he gets off the transport truck at a military base in Vice City. Upon meeting his commanding officer--a borderline psychotic named Jerry Martinez--things start going wrong.

We find out that Vic has joined the military to make some money to support his family, specifically his sick brother. But within the first few minutes of the game, you'll find yourself inexplicably picking up drugs for Martinez, killing Mexican gang members, and chauffeuring prostitutes.

Of course, any veteran of this series won't be shocked one bit by missions like these. The trouble here is that the setup for getting Vic into this mess is beyond flimsy.

From the get-go, Vic talks about how uncomfortable he is with illegal activities, and yet he does every single illicit thing Martinez asks him to do. If you're someone who doesn't want to do anything illegal, and your boss starts asking you to pick up hookers and hide drugs for him, are you going to just gripe about it and then do it anyway? Not to mention that Vic seems completely willing to run into an apartment complex and start wasting Mexicans without even being ordered specifically to do so.

He just says, ""I'll go get it"" (referring to owed money stashed inside one of the apartments) and goes in guns blazing. GTA heroes are never heroes, exactly, but the trick in the past has been that there's been no attempt to play those characters up as sympathetic.

They weren't boy scouts--they were gangsters, killers, and dope dealers. Vice City Stories tries to present Vic as a guy who doesn't want to get into that stuff, yet he freely and frequently does throughout the entire game.

He mostly comes off as a hypocritical idiot. For what it's worth, though, once you get through about the first hour of the game, you'll probably be inclined to stop questioning why Vic is doing what he's doing and just go with it.

As time passes, the game settles into the typical progression of GTA missions and oddball characters. While Liberty City Stories was almost devoid of memorable characters, Vice City Stories digs up a few favorites from the original Vice City, and introduces a couple of new ones as well.

Vic's mildly crazy brother Lance, the alcoholic gun nut Phil Cassidy, the balls-obsessed Cuban gang leader Umberto Robina, and the foul-mouthed Ricardo Diaz (voiced by Phillip Michael Thomas, Gary Busey, Danny Trejo, and Luis Guzman, respectively) are all back. Lance plays a huge role in the story, but the others aren't quite as prominently featured as they were in the first game.

Still, you get a good chunk of time with each of them. Functionally, Vice City Stories plays very much as Liberty City Stories did on the PS2, return of the right analog stick camera control and all.

When running around and shooting people, you simply press the R1 button to lock onto an enemy. Occasionally the game will lock onto random civilians, as opposed to the guy with the submachine gun blowing a hole in your head, but usually it's pretty good about identifying exactly whom you should be killing.

Mostly, though, the combat is quite fun. Running around causing mayhem and blasting away at the masses is just as enjoyable as it's ever been, and there's a good variety of guns and other instruments of destruction to play with.

The one part that isn't so good, unfortunately, is the melee combat. Basic fisticuffs and blunt-object beatings are merely a bit clunky, but if you try to get yourself into a fight while holding a gun at close range to someone punching you in the face, you'll lose every time, unless you run a good distance away, turn back, and start firing.

For some reason, the game just can't deal with aiming mechanics while you're face-to-face with an enemy; you're basically hosed. Vice City is a sizable open-world environment and driving around it can be a bit overwhelming at first.

Odds are that unless you've had the original Vice City regularly inserted in your PS2 for the last couple of years, you won't remember too much of the city's layout. But even though it'll take a while to figure out all the roads and side streets, there's plenty of familiar scenery and landmarks that appear just about where you remember them.

The game's minimap is about as useful as it's ever been in depicting where you are, and there is a larger map to check on in the pause menu. Still, it feels a bit antiquated, especially considering evolutions we've seen in recent games of this type, where the best possible paths for a mission are highlighted on the map.

Heck, even an arrow pointer telling you where to turn would be nice. Driving in the game is pretty much as it's been for years now.

The vehicle physics are perhaps a bit more exaggerated than they were in Liberty City Stories, and that's both a blessing and a curse. It's extremely easy to spin out while taking turns in many of the game's cars, trucks, and motorcycles, but at the same time, some of the jumps and ridiculous crashes you can have make those wacked-out physics worthwhile.

You will run into weird physics glitches from time to time, and you'll sometimes get stuck in pieces of the scenery. These issues aren't exactly new to the series, but they're as annoying as ever.

In addition to cars and bikes, helicopters make their return in Vice City Stories, and they're among some of the most enjoyable vehicles in the game. The flying controls are easy to handle, and flying around the city is often much quicker than trying to drive it (less)

3 megapixels and the EXPEED3 image-processing engine, the D800 is your ideal professional camera. Designed for versatility and high performance, this D-SLR is equipped to handle massive amounts of data with ultra-fast speed.

D800 also offers superior image quality and supports ISO sensitivities from 50 to 25600. In addition, videos can be filmed in FX- and DX-based movie formats, creating true cinematic experiences.

For those who are seeking extraordinary details in their images, the D800E was specially built to create the sharpest shots by disabling the aliasing and moir pattern reduction operation performed by the optical low-pass filter. Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 36.

3 effective megapixels The D800/D800E employ a Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.

0 mm) with 36.3 effective megapixels, the world's highest number*.

It renders texture, nuances and details equivalent to those a high-end medium format camera can deliver. Advanced Scene Recognition System with enhanced accuracy realized by 91K-pixel RGB sensor Advanced Scene Recognition System realizes face detection during optical viewfinder shooting.

It achieves highly accurate control of auto functions such as AF, AE and AWB utilizing face detection information and detailed scene analysis information. Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie that enables a variety of expressions in two formats It is possible to record 1,920 x 1,080/30p Full HD and HD movies in either of two formats that are FX- and DX-based.

You can select the format according to your creative intentions. Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Lo 1 (ISO 50 equivalent) or Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent).

Further improved high-speed, multifunctional, high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3. 51-point AF system with enhanced performance in subject acquisition and focusing in low-light situations.

Glass pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage (FX format) and approx.

0.7x magnification.

Approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, 8-cm (3.

2-in.) LCD monitor with reinforced glass and automatic monitor brightness control.

Newly developed shutter unit tested for over 200,000 cycles; shutter speed up to 1/8,000 s and flash synchronization up to 1/250 s. Continuous shooting at approx.

4 fps* (FX, 5:4) and approx. 5 fps* (1.

2x, DX). *With EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional) that enables high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps* in DX format.

*When using batteries other than EN-EL15 Recharge The D800E is a unique alternative that realizes the sharpest images possible. [NEW] Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 36.

3 effective megapixels The D800/D800E render levels of texture, nuance and detail to your photography that, until now, have been the exclusive domain of the complicated medium-format system. Define every eyelash, every line in tree bark, and every shimmer of light.

Savor the exceptional depth in your still images — with the astounding 36.3 effective megapixels, the world's highest*, you can.

Enlarge them as big as A1 poster-sized prints (59.4 x 84.

1 cm/23.4 x 33.

1 in.) at 200 dpi, or crop aggressively to reach the composition you desire, all without sacrificing the detail and tonal range of the original.

In order to maintain clean, high-resolution images, 14-bit A/D conversion within the sensor and a high signal-to-noise ratio deliver phenomenal images in a diverse array of situations. The image sensor's incredible potential does not stop with photography, either.

For cinematographers ready to put their exceptionally sharp NIKKOR lenses into action, the D800/D800E's 36.3 effective megapixel data is efficiently processed for exquiste 1080p broadcast quality video at 30p.

*As of February 7, 2012, among interchangeable lens digital SLR cameras employing an image sensor of 35mm film size. Standard ISO 100 to ISO 6400, range expandable to ISO 50 to 25600 equivalent High-resolution, studio-quality images shouldn't be restricted to the studio.

The D800/D800E set a new benchmark for high-resolution D-SLR cameras, with crisp clean images across a wide ISO range. Flexibility like this opens up new imaging opportunities for both still photographers and cinematographers alike during the "magic hour", the time just before dawn or at dusk when available light is often beautiful but scarce.

Even at high ISO settings, the camera's intelligent noise reduction systems manage noise without sacrificing fine details, giving the D800/D800E the edge. The difference can even be seen in low-contrast subjects such as hair and grass textures, which are often essential elements of cinema as well as high-resolution portraits and landscape images.

High image quality at higher ISOs also means that you can shoot still images handheld more confidently, knowing that fast shutter speeds will reduce blur. A strategic approach to turn light to your advantage Combining both high-resolution performance and a wide ISO sensitivity range has finally become a reality.

Nikon engineers have developed intelligent new methods to manipulate light transmission to the sensor's photodiodes: from the optical low-pass filter and on-chip gapless micro lenses to the image sensor's internal design, every measure has been taken to maximize and improve light transmission in order to deliver crisp, brilliant images with significantly less noise. All this is possible under a wide variety of lighting conditions, enabling you to get the most out of your NIKKOR lenses.

Optical low-pass filter optimized for sharpness on the D800 Reducing false color and moir is the main job of the optical low-pass filter located in front of the image sensor. However, this benefit is generally gained with a small sacrifice of sharpness.

Moir occurs in scenes containing repetitive details, such as strong vertical lines in architecture. Finding the right balance between benefits and sacrifices is the key to higher image quality, and that is what the D800's optical low-pass filter delivers.

As a result, the astounding 36.3 megapixels unleash their potential through an optimized balance between sharpness and effectively prevented moir and false color.

Furthermore, the multi-layer structure of the D800 low-pass filter utilizes layers of antireflective coating that have been optimized for the camera, contributing to sharper and clearer images. The ultimate attention to detail — the D800E Nikon engineers have developed a unique alternative for those seeking the ultimate in definition.

The D800E incorporates an optical filter with all the anti-aliasing properties removed in order to facilitate the sharpest images possible. This is an ideal tool for photographers who can control light, distance and their subjects to the degree where they can mitigate the occurrence of moir.

Aside from the optical filter, all functions and features are the same as on the D800. Note: The D800E carries an increased possibility that moir and false color will appear, compared to the D800.

IR cut and antireflective coating properties of the optical filter remain the same with both versions. Comparison of resolution: D800/D800E have the same resolution of 36.

3 megapixels The D800E reproduces the texture of the stone pavement and twigs with higher resolution than the D800. It allows sharper rendering with depth.

Comparison of false color and moir With the D800E, moir and false color may be noticeable when there are repetitive and fine patterns on a subject such as kimono fabric. To avoid this, it is necessary to take measures, for example, changing the focusing point or shooting distance.

Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System that includes an Image Sensor Cleaning function Any dust that reaches the image sensor results in unattractive spots on your images. To prevent this, the D800/D800E employ Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System, which includes a self-cleaning sensor unit with four different resonance frequencies to vibrate the optical low-pass filter and shake dust away from the sensor.

This function can be set to operate automatically when the camera is turned on or off, or to manual. EXPEED 3 image-processing engine: speed, versatility, and high performance High-megapixel still images are detail-rich but data-heavy.

With the D800/D800E, however, you don't have to sacrifice speed for this privilege. Dedicated to understanding speed and its role in image making, Nikon engineers designed a powerful EXPEED 3 image-processing engine exclusively for digital SLRs.

From image processing and card recording to image playback and image transfer, EXPEED 3 manages massive amounts of data at faster speeds than EXPEED 2. Even with specialized processing features like Active D-Lighting and high ISO noise reduction, capture speed is not affected.

EXPEED 3 is so powerful that it handles data-intensive tasks such as Full HD video recording at 30p with ease. You'll also notice the difference in your still images and videos through minimized noise and even richer colors and tones.

In addition to these fundamental advantages, the D800/D800E reduce the kind of color phase shift that some cameras have difficulty with in similar situations. 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for rich tones and natural colors Tonal gradation is where an image transforms from simply representing life to taking on a life of its own.

The D800/D800E do exactly that, with cutting-edge image processing that injects vital energy into your images. Black is rendered as pitch black, and shadow details are subtle and rich.

Even under harsh, high-contrast light, where some cameras can fail, the D800/D800E's gradation remains smooth with abundant detail and tone all the way up the scale to pure white. Lateral chromatic aberration reduction: Take full advantage of your NIKKOR lens collection High-megapixel sensors can really test the quality of your lenses, but you can be confident that the combination of brilliant NIKKOR lenses and Nikon's intelligent processing measures will significantly reduce lateral chromatic aberration to give you incredibly natural-looking results.

Unlike other correction methods that simply eliminate chromatic aberration, Nikon's method compensates for these color differences in a resolving index for each color, making it particularly effective in producing images with stunning edge-to-edge sharpness. Moreover, because these corrections are made regardless of the NIKKOR lens used, this feature contributes substantially to achieving the sharpest images possible.

Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91K-pixel RGB sensor Nikon's revolutionary Advanced Scene Recognition System, introduced with the flagship D4 camera, is also employed in the D800/D800E. At its core is a 91K-pixel RGB sensor that meticulously analyzes each scene with the fine resolution.

The RGB sensor can recognize your scene's colors and brightness with unprecedented precision, then use that information to implement various automatic controls and give you more natural-looking results. The real breakthrough, however, is that the sensor can detect human faces with startling accuracy when shooting through the optical viewfinder.

Along with face detection, detailed scene analysis is utilized to support more accurate autofocus, auto exposure and i-TTL flash exposure results in a diverse range of compositional and lighting situations. The improved subject tracking is most noticeable when using 3D-tracking, which can maintain a focus on moving subjects smaller in size than with previous generations.

More accurate face detection in auto-area AF and subject tracking in 3D-tracking Auto-area AF and 3D-tracking are AF-area modes unique to Nikon that use your subject's color and brightness information to detect focus. With the D800/D800E and their more precise information and subject recognition advancements, expect big steps forward for both AF-area modes when taking high-quality still images.

In auto-area AF, the camera can genuinely detect human faces and focuses on them immediately — useful when faces are a priority and there's no time to choose focus points. When using 3D-tracking, the sensor's fine resolution combines with a specifically optimized AF algorithm to realize unprecedented subject tracking precision, recognizing detailed patterns to keep your subject in sharp focus.

3D color matrix metering III for more accurate exposures Professional photographers who shoot still images know that Nikon's metering system delivers supremely well-balanced exposures. Thanks to the 91K-pixel RGB sensor, the D800/D800E have far more detailed scene information at its disposal — including detected face information.

This data helps the 3D color matrix metering III deliver more desirable auto exposures, especially when there are human faces present. When the D800/D800E detect a human face in a backlit situation, the camera determines the overall exposure while prioritizing the facial exposure, which might otherwise be underexposed.

When a face is lit from the front and appears much brighter than the background, the camera recognizes the situation and avoids blowing out the facial details. More balanced results in i-TTL balanced fill-flash and Active D-Lighting Nikon's i-TTL system has long been considered the most accurate flash control system in photography, but now face detection and highlight analysis by the 91K-pixel RGB sensor pushes performance even further.

With the D800/D800E's enhanced i-TTL balanced fill-flash, you can more precisely illuminate people's faces in relation to their surrounding brightness using either the built-in flash or an external hot-shoed Nikon Speedlight. For weddings and fashion shoots, or any photography that relies on the highest-quality still images, this new standard redefines what a flash system should be.

Face detection also makes a difference when Active D-Lighting is used to retain highlights and shadows in high-contrast lighting situations. Faces will be optimally exposed both in the sun and in the shade.

Light source identification for auto white balance in still images The D800/D800E's auto white balance is incredibly accurate in a diverse range of shooting situations, aided by unique Nikon technology that effectively identifies your light sources, both natural and artificial. With the 91K-pixel RGB sensor and the image sensor working together, the camera renders white as white with supreme accuracy.

Or if you prefer, the auto white balance can be set to reflect the warmth of ambient, incandescent lighting. Contribution to D-Movie shooting The D800/D800E's Advanced Scene Recognition System enhances not only still image shooting but also various controls used in movie shooting.

It identifies light sources and human faces finely, utilizing the high resolution of the image sensor to deliver accurate auto white balance and exposure control during movie shooting, and improves the precision of subject-tracking AF. Furthermore, it automatically detects flicker effects, and controls the exposure to reduce them.

Direct access to Picture Control that enables quick setting Customize the look of your stills and videos through Picture Controls by fine-tuning parameters such as sharpening, saturation, and hue. The D800/D800E now allow you to access Picture Control instantly and directly from a dedicated button rather than entering the menu.

When live view shooting, you can visually confirm how customized Picture Control settings will look and easily adjust the parameters. Specification Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 36.

3 million Image sensor Image sensor 35.9 x 24.

0 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) Total pixels 36.8 million Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software) Storage Image size (pixels) FX (36 x 24) image area: 7,360 x 4,912 (L), 5,520 x 3,680 (M), 3,680 x 2,456 (S)1.

2x (30 x 20) image area: 6,144 x 4,080 (L), 4,608 x 3,056 (M), 3,072 x 2,040 (S)DX (24 x 16) image area: 4,800 x 3,200 (L), 3,600 x 2,400 (M), 2,400 x 1,600 (S)5 : 4 (30 x 24) image area: 6,144 x 4,912 (L), 4,608 x 3,680 (M), 3,072 x 2,456 (S)FX-format photographs taken in movie live view: 6,720 x 3,776 (L), 5,040 x 2,832 (M), 3,360 x 1,888 (S)DX-format photographs in movie live view: 4,800 x 2,704 (L), 3,600 x 2,024 (M), 2,400 x 1,352 (S)Note: Photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24 x 16) 1.

5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs. File format NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.

1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.

1 : 16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Picture Control System Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards; Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant) Dual card slots Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.

0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage FX (36 x 24): Approx.

100% horizontal and 100% vertical 1.2x (30 x 20): Approx.

97% horizontal and 97% vertical DX (24 x 16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 5:4 (30 x 24): Approx.

97% horizontal and 100% vertical Magnification Approx. 0.

7 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.

0 m-1) Eyepoint 17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) Diopter adjustment -3 -+1 m-1 Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid Reflex mirror Quick return Depth-of-field preview When depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.

5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses can not be used.

The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Speed 1/8000 - 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, bulb, X250 Flash sync speed X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s) Release Release mode Single frame, Continuous low speed, Continuous high speed, Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer, Mirror up Approximate frame advance rate With EN-EL15 batteries - Image area: FX/5 : 4; CL: 1-4 fps, CH: 4 fps - Image area: DX/1.2x; CL: 1-5 fps, CH: 5 fpsOther power sources - Image area: FX/5 : 4; CL: 1-4 fps, CH: 4 fps - Image area: 1.

2x; CL: 1-5 fps, CH: 5 fps - Image area: DX; CL: 1-5 fps, CH: 6 fps Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 91K (91,000)-pixel RGB sensor Metering method Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data 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 (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame) Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Range (ISO 100, f/1.

4 lens, 20 C/68 F) Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0-20 EV Spot metering: 2-20 EV Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 -+5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV White balance bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3 ADL bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3-5 frames using preset values for all frames Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 - 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV. Can also be set to approx.

0.3, 0.

5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx.

0.3, 0.

5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available Active D-Lighting Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off Focus Autofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx.

0.5-3 m/1 ft 8 in.

-9 ft 10 in.) Detection range -2 -+19 EV (ISO 100, 20 C/68 F) Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus point Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points AF-area mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Flash Built-in flash Manual pop-up with button release and a Guide Number of 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 C/68 F) Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91K (91,000)-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering Flash mode Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync; Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Flash compensation -3 -+1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; built-in flash can serve as master flash in commander mode; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance White balance Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all with fine-tuning.

Live View Modes Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies) Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (M) AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 1,920 x 1,080; 30 p (progressive), 25 p, 24 p1,280 x 720; 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 pActual frame rates for 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and 24 p are 59.94, 50, 29.

97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality File format MOV Video compression H.

264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format Linear PCM Audio recording device Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable Movie options Index marking, time-lapse photography Monitor Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in.

, approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170 viewing angle, approx.

100% frame coverage, and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, highlights, histogram display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters) Interface USB SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector) HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.

5mm diameter) Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GP-1 GPS unit, or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.

01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector) Supported languages Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian Power source Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery Battery pack Optional MB-D12 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries.

AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately) Tripod socket Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

146 x 123 x 81.5 mm (5.

7 x 4.8 x 3.

2 in.) Weight Approx.

1,000 g (2 lb 3.3 oz) with battery and SD memory card but without body cap; approx.

900 g/1 lb 15.7 oz (camera body only) Operating environment Temperature 0-40 C (+32-104 F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Supplied accessories Supplied accessories EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover, MH-25 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied only in countries or regions where required), Strap (AN-DC6 for D800, AN-DC6E for D800E), UC-E14 USB cable, USB cable clip, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 accessory shoe cover, BM-12 monitor cover, ViewNX 2 installer CD (less)

3 megapixels and the EXPEED3 image-processing engine, the D800 is your ideal professional camera. Designed for versatility and high performance, this D-SLR is equipped to handle massive amounts of data with ultra-fast speed.

D800 also offers superior image quality and supports ISO sensitivities from 50 to 25600. In addition, videos can be filmed in FX- and DX-based movie formats, creating true cinematic experiences.

For those who are seeking extraordinary details in their images, the D800E was specially built to create the sharpest shots by disabling the aliasing and moir pattern reduction operation performed by the optical low-pass filter. Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 36.

3 effective megapixels The D800/D800E employ a Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.

0 mm) with 36.3 effective megapixels, the world's highest number*.

It renders texture, nuances and details equivalent to those a high-end medium format camera can deliver. Advanced Scene Recognition System with enhanced accuracy realized by 91K-pixel RGB sensor Advanced Scene Recognition System realizes face detection during optical viewfinder shooting.

It achieves highly accurate control of auto functions such as AF, AE and AWB utilizing face detection information and detailed scene analysis information. Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie that enables a variety of expressions in two formats It is possible to record 1,920 x 1,080/30p Full HD and HD movies in either of two formats that are FX- and DX-based.

You can select the format according to your creative intentions. Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Lo 1 (ISO 50 equivalent) or Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent).

Further improved high-speed, multifunctional, high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3. 51-point AF system with enhanced performance in subject acquisition and focusing in low-light situations.

Glass pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage (FX format) and approx.

0.7x magnification.

Approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, 8-cm (3.

2-in.) LCD monitor with reinforced glass and automatic monitor brightness control.

Newly developed shutter unit tested for over 200,000 cycles; shutter speed up to 1/8,000 s and flash synchronization up to 1/250 s. Continuous shooting at approx.

4 fps* (FX, 5:4) and approx. 5 fps* (1.

2x, DX). *With EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional) that enables high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps* in DX format.

*When using batteries other than EN-EL15 Recharge The D800E is a unique alternative that realizes the sharpest images possible. [NEW] Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 36.

3 effective megapixels The D800/D800E render levels of texture, nuance and detail to your photography that, until now, have been the exclusive domain of the complicated medium-format system. Define every eyelash, every line in tree bark, and every shimmer of light.

Savor the exceptional depth in your still images — with the astounding 36.3 effective megapixels, the world's highest*, you can.

Enlarge them as big as A1 poster-sized prints (59.4 x 84.

1 cm/23.4 x 33.

1 in.) at 200 dpi, or crop aggressively to reach the composition you desire, all without sacrificing the detail and tonal range of the original.

In order to maintain clean, high-resolution images, 14-bit A/D conversion within the sensor and a high signal-to-noise ratio deliver phenomenal images in a diverse array of situations. The image sensor's incredible potential does not stop with photography, either.

For cinematographers ready to put their exceptionally sharp NIKKOR lenses into action, the D800/D800E's 36.3 effective megapixel data is efficiently processed for exquiste 1080p broadcast quality video at 30p.

*As of February 7, 2012, among interchangeable lens digital SLR cameras employing an image sensor of 35mm film size. Standard ISO 100 to ISO 6400, range expandable to ISO 50 to 25600 equivalent High-resolution, studio-quality images shouldn't be restricted to the studio.

The D800/D800E set a new benchmark for high-resolution D-SLR cameras, with crisp clean images across a wide ISO range. Flexibility like this opens up new imaging opportunities for both still photographers and cinematographers alike during the "magic hour", the time just before dawn or at dusk when available light is often beautiful but scarce.

Even at high ISO settings, the camera's intelligent noise reduction systems manage noise without sacrificing fine details, giving the D800/D800E the edge. The difference can even be seen in low-contrast subjects such as hair and grass textures, which are often essential elements of cinema as well as high-resolution portraits and landscape images.

High image quality at higher ISOs also means that you can shoot still images handheld more confidently, knowing that fast shutter speeds will reduce blur. A strategic approach to turn light to your advantage Combining both high-resolution performance and a wide ISO sensitivity range has finally become a reality.

Nikon engineers have developed intelligent new methods to manipulate light transmission to the sensor's photodiodes: from the optical low-pass filter and on-chip gapless micro lenses to the image sensor's internal design, every measure has been taken to maximize and improve light transmission in order to deliver crisp, brilliant images with significantly less noise. All this is possible under a wide variety of lighting conditions, enabling you to get the most out of your NIKKOR lenses.

Optical low-pass filter optimized for sharpness on the D800 Reducing false color and moir is the main job of the optical low-pass filter located in front of the image sensor. However, this benefit is generally gained with a small sacrifice of sharpness.

Moir occurs in scenes containing repetitive details, such as strong vertical lines in architecture. Finding the right balance between benefits and sacrifices is the key to higher image quality, and that is what the D800's optical low-pass filter delivers.

As a result, the astounding 36.3 megapixels unleash their potential through an optimized balance between sharpness and effectively prevented moir and false color.

Furthermore, the multi-layer structure of the D800 low-pass filter utilizes layers of antireflective coating that have been optimized for the camera, contributing to sharper and clearer images. The ultimate attention to detail — the D800E Nikon engineers have developed a unique alternative for those seeking the ultimate in definition.

The D800E incorporates an optical filter with all the anti-aliasing properties removed in order to facilitate the sharpest images possible. This is an ideal tool for photographers who can control light, distance and their subjects to the degree where they can mitigate the occurrence of moir.

Aside from the optical filter, all functions and features are the same as on the D800. Note: The D800E carries an increased possibility that moir and false color will appear, compared to the D800.

IR cut and antireflective coating properties of the optical filter remain the same with both versions. Comparison of resolution: D800/D800E have the same resolution of 36.

3 megapixels The D800E reproduces the texture of the stone pavement and twigs with higher resolution than the D800. It allows sharper rendering with depth.

Comparison of false color and moir With the D800E, moir and false color may be noticeable when there are repetitive and fine patterns on a subject such as kimono fabric. To avoid this, it is necessary to take measures, for example, changing the focusing point or shooting distance.

Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System that includes an Image Sensor Cleaning function Any dust that reaches the image sensor results in unattractive spots on your images. To prevent this, the D800/D800E employ Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System, which includes a self-cleaning sensor unit with four different resonance frequencies to vibrate the optical low-pass filter and shake dust away from the sensor.

This function can be set to operate automatically when the camera is turned on or off, or to manual. EXPEED 3 image-processing engine: speed, versatility, and high performance High-megapixel still images are detail-rich but data-heavy.

With the D800/D800E, however, you don't have to sacrifice speed for this privilege. Dedicated to understanding speed and its role in image making, Nikon engineers designed a powerful EXPEED 3 image-processing engine exclusively for digital SLRs.

From image processing and card recording to image playback and image transfer, EXPEED 3 manages massive amounts of data at faster speeds than EXPEED 2. Even with specialized processing features like Active D-Lighting and high ISO noise reduction, capture speed is not affected.

EXPEED 3 is so powerful that it handles data-intensive tasks such as Full HD video recording at 30p with ease. You'll also notice the difference in your still images and videos through minimized noise and even richer colors and tones.

In addition to these fundamental advantages, the D800/D800E reduce the kind of color phase shift that some cameras have difficulty with in similar situations. 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for rich tones and natural colors Tonal gradation is where an image transforms from simply representing life to taking on a life of its own.

The D800/D800E do exactly that, with cutting-edge image processing that injects vital energy into your images. Black is rendered as pitch black, and shadow details are subtle and rich.

Even under harsh, high-contrast light, where some cameras can fail, the D800/D800E's gradation remains smooth with abundant detail and tone all the way up the scale to pure white. Lateral chromatic aberration reduction: Take full advantage of your NIKKOR lens collection High-megapixel sensors can really test the quality of your lenses, but you can be confident that the combination of brilliant NIKKOR lenses and Nikon's intelligent processing measures will significantly reduce lateral chromatic aberration to give you incredibly natural-looking results.

Unlike other correction methods that simply eliminate chromatic aberration, Nikon's method compensates for these color differences in a resolving index for each color, making it particularly effective in producing images with stunning edge-to-edge sharpness. Moreover, because these corrections are made regardless of the NIKKOR lens used, this feature contributes substantially to achieving the sharpest images possible.

Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91K-pixel RGB sensor Nikon's revolutionary Advanced Scene Recognition System, introduced with the flagship D4 camera, is also employed in the D800/D800E. At its core is a 91K-pixel RGB sensor that meticulously analyzes each scene with the fine resolution.

The RGB sensor can recognize your scene's colors and brightness with unprecedented precision, then use that information to implement various automatic controls and give you more natural-looking results. The real breakthrough, however, is that the sensor can detect human faces with startling accuracy when shooting through the optical viewfinder.

Along with face detection, detailed scene analysis is utilized to support more accurate autofocus, auto exposure and i-TTL flash exposure results in a diverse range of compositional and lighting situations. The improved subject tracking is most noticeable when using 3D-tracking, which can maintain a focus on moving subjects smaller in size than with previous generations.

More accurate face detection in auto-area AF and subject tracking in 3D-tracking Auto-area AF and 3D-tracking are AF-area modes unique to Nikon that use your subject's color and brightness information to detect focus. With the D800/D800E and their more precise information and subject recognition advancements, expect big steps forward for both AF-area modes when taking high-quality still images.

In auto-area AF, the camera can genuinely detect human faces and focuses on them immediately — useful when faces are a priority and there's no time to choose focus points. When using 3D-tracking, the sensor's fine resolution combines with a specifically optimized AF algorithm to realize unprecedented subject tracking precision, recognizing detailed patterns to keep your subject in sharp focus.

3D color matrix metering III for more accurate exposures Professional photographers who shoot still images know that Nikon's metering system delivers supremely well-balanced exposures. Thanks to the 91K-pixel RGB sensor, the D800/D800E have far more detailed scene information at its disposal — including detected face information.

This data helps the 3D color matrix metering III deliver more desirable auto exposures, especially when there are human faces present. When the D800/D800E detect a human face in a backlit situation, the camera determines the overall exposure while prioritizing the facial exposure, which might otherwise be underexposed.

When a face is lit from the front and appears much brighter than the background, the camera recognizes the situation and avoids blowing out the facial details. More balanced results in i-TTL balanced fill-flash and Active D-Lighting Nikon's i-TTL system has long been considered the most accurate flash control system in photography, but now face detection and highlight analysis by the 91K-pixel RGB sensor pushes performance even further.

With the D800/D800E's enhanced i-TTL balanced fill-flash, you can more precisely illuminate people's faces in relation to their surrounding brightness using either the built-in flash or an external hot-shoed Nikon Speedlight. For weddings and fashion shoots, or any photography that relies on the highest-quality still images, this new standard redefines what a flash system should be.

Face detection also makes a difference when Active D-Lighting is used to retain highlights and shadows in high-contrast lighting situations. Faces will be optimally exposed both in the sun and in the shade.

Light source identification for auto white balance in still images The D800/D800E's auto white balance is incredibly accurate in a diverse range of shooting situations, aided by unique Nikon technology that effectively identifies your light sources, both natural and artificial. With the 91K-pixel RGB sensor and the image sensor working together, the camera renders white as white with supreme accuracy.

Or if you prefer, the auto white balance can be set to reflect the warmth of ambient, incandescent lighting. Contribution to D-Movie shooting The D800/D800E's Advanced Scene Recognition System enhances not only still image shooting but also various controls used in movie shooting.

It identifies light sources and human faces finely, utilizing the high resolution of the image sensor to deliver accurate auto white balance and exposure control during movie shooting, and improves the precision of subject-tracking AF. Furthermore, it automatically detects flicker effects, and controls the exposure to reduce them.

Direct access to Picture Control that enables quick setting Customize the look of your stills and videos through Picture Controls by fine-tuning parameters such as sharpening, saturation, and hue. The D800/D800E now allow you to access Picture Control instantly and directly from a dedicated button rather than entering the menu.

When live view shooting, you can visually confirm how customized Picture Control settings will look and easily adjust the parameters. Specification Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 36.

3 million Image sensor Image sensor 35.9 x 24.

0 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) Total pixels 36.8 million Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software) Storage Image size (pixels) FX (36 x 24) image area: 7,360 x 4,912 (L), 5,520 x 3,680 (M), 3,680 x 2,456 (S)1.

2x (30 x 20) image area: 6,144 x 4,080 (L), 4,608 x 3,056 (M), 3,072 x 2,040 (S)DX (24 x 16) image area: 4,800 x 3,200 (L), 3,600 x 2,400 (M), 2,400 x 1,600 (S)5 : 4 (30 x 24) image area: 6,144 x 4,912 (L), 4,608 x 3,680 (M), 3,072 x 2,456 (S)FX-format photographs taken in movie live view: 6,720 x 3,776 (L), 5,040 x 2,832 (M), 3,360 x 1,888 (S)DX-format photographs in movie live view: 4,800 x 2,704 (L), 3,600 x 2,024 (M), 2,400 x 1,352 (S)Note: Photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24 x 16) 1.

5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs. File format NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.

1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.

1 : 16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Picture Control System Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards; Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant) Dual card slots Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards. File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.

0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage FX (36 x 24): Approx.

100% horizontal and 100% vertical 1.2x (30 x 20): Approx.

97% horizontal and 97% vertical DX (24 x 16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 5:4 (30 x 24): Approx.

97% horizontal and 100% vertical Magnification Approx. 0.

7 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.

0 m-1) Eyepoint 17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) Diopter adjustment -3 -+1 m-1 Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid Reflex mirror Quick return Depth-of-field preview When depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.

5x image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses can not be used.

The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Speed 1/8000 - 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, bulb, X250 Flash sync speed X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s) Release Release mode Single frame, Continuous low speed, Continuous high speed, Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer, Mirror up Approximate frame advance rate With EN-EL15 batteries - Image area: FX/5 : 4; CL: 1-4 fps, CH: 4 fps - Image area: DX/1.2x; CL: 1-5 fps, CH: 5 fpsOther power sources - Image area: FX/5 : 4; CL: 1-4 fps, CH: 4 fps - Image area: 1.

2x; CL: 1-5 fps, CH: 5 fps - Image area: DX; CL: 1-5 fps, CH: 6 fps Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 91K (91,000)-pixel RGB sensor Metering method Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data 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 (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame) Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Range (ISO 100, f/1.

4 lens, 20 C/68 F) Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0-20 EV Spot metering: 2-20 EV Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 -+5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV White balance bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3 ADL bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3-5 frames using preset values for all frames Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 - 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV. Can also be set to approx.

0.3, 0.

5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx.

0.3, 0.

5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available Active D-Lighting Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off Focus Autofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx.

0.5-3 m/1 ft 8 in.

-9 ft 10 in.) Detection range -2 -+19 EV (ISO 100, 20 C/68 F) Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus point Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points AF-area mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Flash Built-in flash Manual pop-up with button release and a Guide Number of 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 C/68 F) Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91K (91,000)-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering Flash mode Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync; Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Flash compensation -3 -+1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; built-in flash can serve as master flash in commander mode; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance White balance Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all with fine-tuning.

Live View Modes Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies) Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (M) AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Frame size (pixels) and frame rate 1,920 x 1,080; 30 p (progressive), 25 p, 24 p1,280 x 720; 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 pActual frame rates for 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and 24 p are 59.94, 50, 29.

97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality File format MOV Video compression H.

264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format Linear PCM Audio recording device Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable Movie options Index marking, time-lapse photography Monitor Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in.

, approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170 viewing angle, approx.

100% frame coverage, and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, highlights, histogram display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters) Interface USB SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector) HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.

5mm diameter) Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GP-1 GPS unit, or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.

01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector) Supported languages Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian Power source Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery Battery pack Optional MB-D12 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries.

AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately) Tripod socket Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.

146 x 123 x 81.5 mm (5.

7 x 4.8 x 3.

2 in.) Weight Approx.

1,000 g (2 lb 3.3 oz) with battery and SD memory card but without body cap; approx.

900 g/1 lb 15.7 oz (camera body only) Operating environment Temperature 0-40 C (+32-104 F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) Supplied accessories Supplied accessories EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover, MH-25 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied only in countries or regions where required), Strap (AN-DC6 for D800, AN-DC6E for D800E), UC-E14 USB cable, USB cable clip, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 accessory shoe cover, BM-12 monitor cover, ViewNX 2 installer CD (less)