Dude been watching your vids since I started photography at 2007. You're the most practical photographer (that is worth watching) I've ever seen on youtube. You kinda helped me in my mindset towards photography. Being a practical bloke helps me through rough times and made me even wiser in choosing the gears I need to use for professional work. With the technological advancement companies shove into cameras these days be it DSLR or mirrorless, there's no such thing as crappy gears, only crappy photographers. Cheers mate!

Finally! ...a down to earth camera reviewer, who offers a detailed but concise outline of a camera's capabilities. Thrilled to hear you say the D800 has equal value to portrait photographer AND an amateur. Brilliant! Subscribed.

Great review! Instead of getting the D810 as a second body, I got a like new D800 with only 1067 clicks with a battery grip for €1470 euros....awesome! Use it for Fashion & Beauty only.

just got the Nikon d800 today I LOVE IT!!!

I got a couple of D800E bodies from Japan this year (2023) with less than 15K shots total combined on both bodies. It's FANTASTIC. I love it. I've been using mostly primes, i.e. Sigma 35mm 1.4 ART DG (full frame) and am going to experiment with a 30mm Sigma 1.4 ART (DX)... so I can run & gun for portraits at weddings with what amounts to a 45mm at ~15MP images, vs the 35mm full-frame lens and 36MP images. Best part : I paid under $700 each for the bodies.

Totally agree with this review. The Nikon D800 goes down as one of the best cameras Nikon has ever released.

Great review as always Dom,,, Keep up the great work. Bob.

Great review! I am looking to buy a used D800. I have the Tamron 24-70 and 70-200 lenses. Now to find a good deal on a D800. Thanks again, love the videos!

@gilgemash

3 жыл бұрын

You sound like.... A guy who found a sticky plaster, so he went & bought a tight pair of shoes...

I have this camera was good to hear lots of positives thanks for review

Looking at a 2nd hand D800 to step up to full frame and replace my crop sensor D5600. Not that I'm unhappy with it, just feel I'm ready to take my photography to the next level. With the D810 and D850 out, I can pick up a quality pre-owned body only for $950 - $1200 (USD). The D800 is still relevant and the price won't break me. The only drawback would be replacing all of my crop glass with full frame. I liked the fact that you gave all the pros AND cons of this camera. To me, none of them were a real deal breaker. I feel like I have a better understanding of what I am getting myself into when I eventually drop the hammer on this purchase. Highlight was the burp (16:35). Glad you didn't edit that out. Cheers mate !

What a wonderful review! I got a D800E last year and its easily the best camera I've ever had. And, silly as it sounds, it really feels like a camera in your hand too. The only downside is that most of those old Nikkor beauties will not cut it on this camera, well I mean they will, but to get the best of this camera, you're going to have to really research what lenses will get the best out of it. As a guide, you will need to be looking at the G series lenses/Zeiss/Nokton and one or two Tokinas.

@lukeventers4755

Жыл бұрын

My Sigma 35mm 1.4 ART DG lens is a FANTASTIC lens for the money.

Great review and still applies in 2024, Picked up a D800e for 240 pounds used and just as amazing as you say it is. Thanks for the review.

Great post, helped me in my perchasing decision, thank you.

Thank you so much for your review I’m probably going to buy it on e bay second hand on 2020 with 20.000 shutter count

Mid-March 2019 and just picked up a tasty D800e for ~£600 .. since my D7100 (Which I LUV) is sooooo last year. ;)

@ncmetalfan5267

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. Just bought a VERY low shutter count D800 for $750US + 80-400mm AF-S VR for $1200 (less than 5,000 clicks on both)

@TinaPhrEsh25

4 жыл бұрын

Same here !! I have the 7100 and I her. Do you think the full frame D800 was a great pick? I’m thinking about buying one. How can you tell if it’s not US made because I’m looking to buy it on Amazon.

hi Dom, thanks for the upfront reviews and thoughts. A question; i am (not in a hurry) planning on stepping up from d610 to ; yes, perhaps a used d800, or should i wait till the d810 comes available used at a more affordable price? Secondly; i own a 24-70 2.8 would it be a problem not having the vr (coming out this year rumors say) on the d800 of d810? very happy now with the 14-24 24-70 2.8 an 70-200 f4 on the d610btw. cheers from Amsterdam the Netherlands

Great review. You have a terrific way to communicate. I think I will buy this camera.

I still use the D800 in 2021. I've shot stills all day at events without running down the battery. This is provided you don't use the rear screen a lot. The screen runs down the battery fairly quickly. As of this month (Oct.'21) noise isn't a problem even up to ISO 6400 with Topaz Lab's Noise AI and Sharpen AI. And, their Gigapixel AI can make 6x enlargements with no loss of quality. The full size Raw file is 16.3 x 24" straight out of the camera. Sop, 40 x 48" prints are not a problem. The D800 does very well for landscapes, cityscapes, poraits, weddings and photojournalism. Today, the D800 sells used in excellent condition for $1,000 - $1,300. I may buy buy another body.

Thanks for that review Dom.

Love my D800, its the best. if you shoot RAW, you will need large SD and CF cards AND YOU SHOULD BE SHOOTING RAW!

@MattiaRighetti

7 жыл бұрын

You meant "you MUST"

@michaelhinckley771

7 жыл бұрын

I don't like talking to people that don't shoot RAW. Unless they have good reason not to.

@olivierroubieu

6 жыл бұрын

michael hinckley everybody on the internet blabs on about raw, I'm a professional photographer and i never use raw (or unless I'm doing a shoot with very strong light and shadows, which is once a year) shoot properly you don't need raw! when people shot film WHAT DID THEY DO? I was talking to a well known photographer whom mainly works for national geographic and he was telling me how he only shoots jpeg too. people, turn off the internet, actually use your camera and draw your OWN conclusions.

I've just bought one for a little under £800 with around 30,000 shutter count. This is my second one as I had to return the first one due to focusing issues. This "new" one also has some focusing issues, although not as bad as the first copy. I've had to do some fine tuning on my lenses, which is something I've not had to do before, and my Nikon 24-70 is maxed out at -20. Weird as all my lenses work without any fine tuning on my D750. If it wasn't for the fact that the D800 is producing some of the best skin tones I've ever got from any camera/lens combo, I probably would have sent it back and gone for something else. It also balances so nicely on my 70-200 VR1. I just need to spend some time dialing in the fine tune settings for my small collection of lenses.

I had the D800-D810-D4s and not happy with them, the quality in high ISO and handling my Nikon D3s is the best digital camera ever (for me) With Booom....12 MP, the best pictures. Just my 20 cts.

I already had the lenses, from my F5, which I also used on my D7100. Two years later I just picked up a D810 for $1,500 minty. I find if I stay a couple years behind I get great time tested gear at bargain prices.

@Globetrotter-1

Жыл бұрын

In 2023, as a longtime professional, I'm still using the AF-D 20-35mm f/2.8 if Nikkor and the AF-D 200mm f/4 ED Micro Nikkor from my F5 on the Nikon D800. Superb lenses and the Nikon D800 still matches the Z9 in terms of image quality.

Dom, you would be amazing salesman

I got a d810 last year second hand for about $800. Major steal. But as a guy who also has 3 d750s, I love that they have similiar controls and share the same battery!!

Bought one several month ago for NZ$1000 (around 506 GBP), done less than 6000 pictures. Very happy with it.

I like what you're saying about my camera. :) Ive thought about upgrading to an d810, but it's still so good.... any thoughts? Battery performance is good not great, but it's expected

@bdenize1

7 жыл бұрын

I do own a D800 also and I would not let it go for any reason. It is a beast. I just loved it, still love it as 1st day - it made me a better photographer. It is a demanding camera indeed. Keep it !

Nikon D810. More fps. Superior dynamic range, metering, shutter mechanism, autofocus, buffer capacity and write speed.. Try one Dom. You'll fall in love with it and keep it for many years...

Thanks for this excellent opinion that has helped me decide to get this superb full frame camera on my budget...i am certain i will get years of great use of it here in my studio....ya, maybe not so great for video, but i don't want it for that, nor for doing action capture either, no, perfect for studio work on a tripod with remote capture and perfect lighting....perhaps overkill but i love macro hobby as well...albeit a good macro glass for this(Nikon 200mm f/4 AF-D Macro AF-MICRO NIKKO)....cough.... will set you back a couple thousand for the best.

LOL love the review lol just bought one , up grade from d7000.

@Robelkinsphotography

7 жыл бұрын

ian smith how much better is it in low light high iso than the d7000

@olivierroubieu

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Elkins night and day. i compared both at home to find iso 400 on the 7000 was the same as iso 4000 on the d810 (not sure about the d800) but I'm guessing it's similar. Dom is right, great review

Going back into event work, and looking for a good old dslr. I have used Canon and Nikon (love then both) as I have no glass for either now I was tempted with Canon 5diii or cheaper 6d. But I am persuaded a lot more to the Nikon D800e. Hmmmm. What do you think lol

@kennypringle4580

4 жыл бұрын

Get a Nikon d810

just came accross this now. Got one with 17000+ actuations for €850 2 mts ago. Use it for landscapes with a 24mm nikon D lens, only bracket to use the best shots. No need to blend DR its that good.was and still use a Nikon d7200 - a great camera but this is on an other level. Agree with your review except - if you want to video use a video camera, DSLR's are for photos. I would also never shoot high ISO's with this either. Cheers E

Need helps and advices. Got a second-hand D800, which look quite new. The Problem is - the images came out UNDER-EXPOSTED all the time. Increasing the Exposture by 1 full stop helps but still no good. Any advise or tip will be much appreicated.!!

Hello! I want to buy the nikon d800 in this year. Maybe you can tell me, is it still a good camera in 2018, or should I buy something else? I have about 1000$ (I live in Russia, and it is a price for second hand d800 body or d610 body or D3 body or D700+lens). And another question, is there still a big problem with green white balance? I hope for an answer. Thank you for a video!

@slanigrad

6 жыл бұрын

its still a great camera..

Bought one last month for 300 USD 2023 and still an amazing camera.

I got one for 1300 USD, with only 18k shutter count! I actually went and canceled an order on a 610 because I saw an opportunity to get the D800 at a bargains. I have rented the D810, and That is the one I really wanted. However, The difference is probably hardly noticeable, and not worth an extra 2 grand. I need the spare cash to get a good lens for it. BTW, any suggestions for a 2nd lense? I have the nikon 50mm 1.8 as a starter lens.

@nakkimo

8 жыл бұрын

+Marcos Locos 70-200 f2.8 thats a great lens

@bikegypsy268

7 жыл бұрын

Good call on keeping your money for lenses. I will share my recommendations on lenses, all of which I bought: any of the Voigtlander series, the Nikon 60 2.8, Tokina 100mm and the Nikon 80-200 2.8 if your more into portraits. The 50mm 1.8 is a great starter lens.

@olivierroubieu

6 жыл бұрын

Marcos Locos 24mm 1.8 is much charper, lighter, cheaper and robust than the 24-70

@YouriIsEenBanaan

6 жыл бұрын

Sigma 24-35 f2 art

Excellent review!!

Please , what lens zoom do You recomend in a Nikon D800?

Your images taken with the Tamron glass are way better then some results I saw taken with the original Nikkor lenses. Taken with this camera model of course. Way better actually. Of course it also depends on who is taking the image.

I thought it was a DX as opposed to FX camera like D3 or D4 etc?

Great video my friend keep it up legend!!!!!

2024 checking in. I want to upgrade my Nikon D7500 to a D800 for real estate photography. What wide-angle lens would you choose?

I just bought a Second hand D800E for $2200 SGD, sc 3500+- n mint Condition after selling my D610. Pretty amazed by the resolution

bought d800 body used with 40r shutter count. didnt try it on practice, but first impressions after my d7000 are good.

i got mine for 1100 pounds with only 400 photos taken from a store + 6 months warranty!!! I guess that was a good deal.

@michaelhinckley771

8 жыл бұрын

+Viperx66 Thats a good deal, nice work.

@midnightmover2329

4 жыл бұрын

Hi,have you still got it? I’m looking at a Bundle deal for €1500. Nikon AF 24-70 and a Sigma 70-200, de CD t flash few other bits.Should I grab it?

@Viperx66

4 жыл бұрын

@@midnightmover2329 hello, yeah still got my d800. It's still a super good camera. You get some nice lenses, how's the condition on the d800?

@midnightmover2329

4 жыл бұрын

Viperx66 Hi thanks for the quick reply.Camera is like new,15k shutter count with Yongnu flash,battery grip bag and few bits

@Viperx66

4 жыл бұрын

@@midnightmover2329 sounds like a good deal. Have you checked for a d810?

I've also got a second hand D800, just started to get some back focusing issues wondering if you've experienced this at all?

Awesome video and commentary 👌

In live view the slow sound you hear is the mirror being locked up. It is not causing slower focus like you said.

@Dombowerphoto

8 жыл бұрын

+transporterELITE the sound i didn't think was causing slower focus, apologies if i said that, but the focus in live view is definitely slow. compared to non-live view

I dropped mine four feet onto carpeted surface and it wont turn on anymore This also killed my Nikon 17-35 f2.8's aperture mechanism Was it just bad luck or is this thing really poorly made? I've dropped my cheap china plastic d5000 from that height plenty of times without a scratch Just need to figure out if it's going to worth $1000 to fix

The noise of the shutter while using liveview might be because is set to video mode

Excellent , nice camera and beautiful cornice 😉

How do you think this camera is for landscape photography?

Would it still be a good idea to buy a second hand D800 now in 2016? Or should I be looking for a D810 or anything else that Nikon has released since? I would guess that even if from 2012, it would still be a very good camera. Any advice?

@Dombowerphoto

8 жыл бұрын

+MrUpsidown it is still an awesome camera!

@MrUpsidown

8 жыл бұрын

+Dombowerphoto thanks for the advice!

@pearljameric

8 жыл бұрын

+Dombowerphoto Yes thank you for answering this I was about to ask myself!

Did you see the Canon 5Ds and 5Dr ??? Looks insane... 50 MP! However... 5 FPS :( Would have love the same button lay-out on the D750... But no.. :(

Nikon made a statement when they brought this camera out and it is still holding its own in 2023. Like the F3 it moved the goalposts.I have settled with the 24-70 F2.8 silent wave which covers a lot of situations. It was as if Nikon waited till they could stun the opposition and make a camera that kept up with the inevitable minor advances. The F3 was made for nearly 20 years and whilst digital is much more about electonic advances I think 15 years would be a reasonable time span before it is classed as out of date.

So is it not good for landscapes?

Hi dom have you looked at the dropping prices on a D3x as a rugged body…..? (Thoughts)

@Dombowerphoto

9 жыл бұрын

still stupid expensive everywhere i have looked, apart from ones that really look like they have done a million miles

@pawdevon

9 жыл бұрын

I did see one at £1350 with 47k clicks ,but a hard sell as the D800 market is awash with used bodes

I'm amateur. I went from the D700 to D800 -both second hand. My reasoning was: I do not print large. If anything, I downsize my images. The image quality of the D800 files downsized to 12mp was clearly better (DR, noise, detail, colors at every iso). I almost never shoot as a machine gun. I've a high end PC. Only negative is that the left focus issue is real. I cannot see how any other DSLR would improve the results I get from the D800 but I can understand if somebody is ok with D600-D750 or prefer other cameras.

Is it better than the d3500 at iso 6400?

Unfortunately it's not bulletproof, a 1 ft drop killed one of mine - af module was buggered - then the repair company bodged it - not as tough as the d700 or even the 5d II Loved it though - insane resolution/dynamic range and great feature set.

talk about left autofocus issue with d800(e)

What lens is that??

Is this Nikon model now in the market?

Levelled up from D600 to D800 yesterday. Paid 400€, counting on getting almost the same for the 600.

the link to your lens is broken. What are the specifics of it?

@marcosmorales4395

8 жыл бұрын

nvmd It is infact a samyang with a tamron lens cap! is it a tamron lens hood also?

Just got a D800e 2244 shutter count Swiss Arca L Bracket and Nikon spare battery for £800

Thank You 🙏

As a mountaineering amateur with a D7100, I feel a bit targeted. Buying one tomorrow

@Dombowerphoto

6 жыл бұрын

if mountaineering, i would want something lighter, like a micro four thirds. far far lighter

so the 14 bit DR is that also in the video mode

@Dombowerphoto

6 жыл бұрын

nope, the video is in 8bit and the dynamic range is far more limited, usually around 11dr

Good Morning Sir, with all Respect. My name is Rajan & I am from India, I am 85% Physically Challenged (Orthopedically- Slow to move around) but I love photography. Sir I have being watching your videos and studying about basic of cameras. As I am so love with photography & a beginner I thought to get a bank loan and buy Canon 5d mark III with a kit lens. But after watching your video I thought to go for Nikon D800. My budget is 3000 US $. Current price of canon Nikon D800 DSLR Camera (Body only) is 2400 US $. Again in my budget I have 600 US $. So what Lens should I buy First also battery grip, tripod and flash light in my small budget. I travel in scooter and take pictures in mobile and my Canon point and shoot camera. Sir please help me out to choose a best lens that I need to buy, also the lenses which i should buy later so I can save money and buy. I like to take Portraits, sceneries, macro photos and far photo(because I won’t be able to move like others to the subject closer if it is moving). Please suggest me a good advise what I should and not to do. With my disability I am confused to take which lens please do suggest me Sir, a good advice. Thank you for the wonderful work, may God bless you sir.. Waiting for a reply..

@michaelhinckley771

8 жыл бұрын

+Rajan Narayanan Love My D800. had it for 3 years and it has made me learn so much.| i say get one, you will love it. look into renting one first. also you probably don't need the battery grip at first, i can get over 1000 shots shooting in RAW on one battery. spend your money on good SD and CF cards.

You forget that the D3x had a 24MGP sensor

I found it in like new condition with 3,000 shutter actuations for 1,200 pounds.

OmG Fast thumb dude :)

Noo it was $3499.00 U.S. on Release. and here it Is 2015,... and is Still one Bad ass Pro Body With Out of this World Dynamic Range to Spare :-) and So YES ..About you going on and on and On About this Big Beast Sensor Camera..I AGREE With YOU 110% ..and aside from feeling a bit big and hefty, ..That Just lends itself to just how well and Strong its Built, ..and Boy Oh Boy it Realy feels great in hand, and especially Huge Silverback Gorilla hands like mine, Things feel spaced apart perfectly /=Not to Far, But Just right, and So Dom, when you were carrying on i was right here Saying Ya Ya YEP :- as i'm typically a hard Camera critic, and No Cameras perfect but this beast after owning and seeing it perform Just makes Ya Pickup just to hug it now and Then :- Great Review Dom, A+++++ X500 :) ~♫~>^..^

@michaelhinckley771

8 жыл бұрын

+chevypowertogo i payed $3000 USD one week after release. from a small store in Boise ID

@chevypowertogo

8 жыл бұрын

So a little bit of a good discount from $3400 any discount is good of course,..im really shocked at current used market Price =Average $2000 body only in my neck of the woods :-) Thanks for the Reply and Review Michael,

thanks for this,i`m using a sony a7 right now, not getting the resolution i want, seen some d800s for £800 ish, think i`m gonna switch , and maybe get a Samyang 35 mm F1.4 too

No. When this came out boasting 36.3MP, Hasselblad already had their H6D-100C with100 MP camera... well at cost ($32,995). So... 800 is a lovely camera but at its level.

The buffer???

i much as i like the camera im gonna have to sell it. many of y shot are blurry when zoomed at 100 percent. It's hit or miss with this camera, and that take the fun out of taking pictures. I just moved up to full frame and purchased it second hand and now i'm regretting it. Even auto focusing in video mode on this camera is slow. i wish Nikon has a firmware upgrade that address focusing issues in picture mode and video.

Who else watching this video after they bought this used camera?

@MrPaulbogart

4 жыл бұрын

Me! just got one on eBay.

I went to do a photograph shoot at a forest and came back with 97% charge. Photos only. More than enough for me.

JUST GOT MY D800 and it is quite different then mt d5200.

The D800e has two AA filters.

This review will make happy all the people were upset about previous ones...

Its also got a thing there and a thing there.

The reason for two different cards is because CF cards are better for video.

hahaha i laugh a lot, "Ohh im out of ideas" jajaja

I Just got 1 at £800 with only 17,739 shutter count

@Dombowerphoto

6 жыл бұрын

win!

My D750's light meter is at best amateur easily fooled and is badly affected by back-light. The D800 is much better at those tricky situations. Buying another D800 rather than another D750.

@Cartoongurlify

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe that's why I don't see the light and airy look with the d750

I have one in the mail as we type. Come on UPS!,,,,

Just paid £950 for a good one in 2018 :)

@david111davies

5 жыл бұрын

Too much, I had a mint one with 41K shutter for £720 - 10% ebay offer they email everyone = £670

@atthelord

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Seekins hows it working out for you? Would you recommend it as a first full frame DSLR? Getting one as a hand me down from an uncle ..

mucho texto bro

Thanks for the review. Totally agree - I've been using the D800 since it was nearly new and it remains an awesome piece of kit. I've just posted a video which includes some great sample low-light shots: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iH-OkqiKpZqtlqg.html

LOL after all this you're selling it? Why? To many mp? Totally understandable... it's overkill for so much stuff :)

@Dombowerphoto

9 жыл бұрын

Iv finished reviewing it so no need to keep it. Money flow

@martinaee

9 жыл бұрын

Dombowerphoto I see. What are you using. The trusty D700?

@Dombowerphoto

9 жыл бұрын

Work wise its still canon 5dm2 home + personal wise its the Panasonic gh4 + gopro + ipod

Body is not solid like D700 :) and that's my beloved camera b'coz for me 12MP is more then enough and I don't shoot videos

You look a lot like Kelly Pavlick

6fps with battery grip

going for £800 in some places now

@Dombowerphoto

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Barnfield buy 2 for the price of one.

@markbarnfield6915

8 жыл бұрын

i just bought a d800e for £699

@YounanPhoto

7 жыл бұрын

Can you guide me to that?

And the Canon went to 50 MP. Booom!

@Dombowerphoto

9 жыл бұрын

Very interested to see how the sensor performs in terms of dynamic range. Iso and noise

@jonnypanteloni

9 жыл бұрын

Dombowerphoto I took a few RAWs on the 5dsr. not that great tbh.

I bought the d800 new. With several good Nikon prime lens. But I hate it!!! Because it is so very heavy! The camera with a 105 macro, yeah, slumping shoulders--- by noon. It is NOT a walking around camera. Studio--fine. If you want to imatate Ansell Adams and have the mule, great. But if you are going to climb and carry---yeah, well--- good luck with that. AND it is big! I have large hands. Size XL gloves. And I find this camera uncomfortably large to hold and manipulate. My hasselblads, my d90 all seem appropriately sized. But this is just a bit too big. Like throwing a football and then switching to a rugby ball and trying to throw it in the same way. The latter is enough larger to throw off the whole process. Same with this camera. It just doesn't fit into your hand, or hands. It takes near medium format pics and is near medium format sized, as well. And the shutter sound is muffled but funky! It just sounds odd and I've never gotten used to it. Certainly don't enjoy the sound. Or is that being too picky? I rather like the sound of my 500 hasselblad. Sounds like a 'proper' camera. The d800, not at all. And there is about a 50 year difference in their respective ages. The one has a nice, crisp snap sound while the other has a flopping kind of sound-- with a bounce sound, too. One sounds strong and the other sounds rather weak. I seldom use the 800. Or any other camera these days. The camera I use the most??? Now??? My samsung camera. It also allows me to make phone calls! And to watch tv on it. And the shutter is completely silent! Is very light weight, and it slips into my jeans pocket and is totally water proof! (It went through 2 complete wash/rinse/spin cycles with some cloths. Worked great without issues after that 'deep cleaning'! I'm so very sure my nikon's would not do as well.) Just my 2 cents worth. Other than cameras for fine art pics, the future for cameras is most likely the phone! And that future arrived at least 10 years ago. The camera companies just haven't caught up with that idea yet! Or accepted it. But the days of dslr and mirrorless cameras is very, very short. All except for a goPro type unit. Not sure I want to loose my $1200 phone while skiing a hill. It is, after all, impossible to find things in snow.

200, 000 flaps. jargon change has just happened