Nikon D800 Body | Secondhand

With the D800, Nikon far exceeded the expectations of what an FX-format camera is capable of. The superb resolution of the full-frame sensor, which is 36.3MP, puts the D800 in a league of its own and announces the camera as serious competition for medium format models. At a fraction of the price of these medium format cameras, the D800 has a lot of professionals taking notice, wondering if it is time to consider adding a reasonably sized DSLR to their gadget bag. As well as the sensor, the Nikon D800 bases its performance on the EXPEED 3 image processor, this combo producing exceptional low-light performance, not to mention rapid operating speeds.

For enthusiasts working in any field, the robust D800 has performance chops to match. A speedy 4 frames per second continuous shooting rate is backed by a fast and accurate 51-point AF system. This AF system is also adept at finding focus in dark surroundings, playing to the camera's strengths as a low-light powerhouse. For the more versatile shooter, the D800 provides Full HD video at 30p, the camera's full-frame sensor coming into effect and delivering smooth and beautifully rendered movies. The newly developed shutter unit allows a top speed of 1/8000 of a second, while a hugely beneficial feature for the working professional is its reliability, tested for 200,000 shutter actuations.