Nikon D800 HD-SLR comes equipped with a massive 36.3MP CMOS sensor

Nikon has confirmed the arrival of its keenly-awaited D800 HD-SLR with an astounding 36.3-megapixel FX format CMOS sensor. The new D800 comes as a simple successor to the D700 in form and a smaller sibling to the company’s flagship D-SLR D4. Introducing D800, the Japanese imaging leader says the multimedia HD-SLR is able to smatter traditional resolution perceptions for high fidelity and unrivaled image clarity.

Nikon D800

The new Nikon D800 is designed to offer unequaled resolution and rich features. And so, it will stay as a mouthwatering pick for professional photographers, videographers and filmmakers. So as to make the D800 HD-SLR a paramount camera for both video and image capturing, Nikon has combined many advanced innovations in it. Well, you have a 91,000-pixel RGB Matrix Metering System, 36.3-megapixel CMOS sensor (7360 x 4912 resolution), Advanced Scene Recognition System and much more.

The D800 shares some simple similarities with the Nikon D4. Nikon has developed the new SLR with the D4’s video and image features, which include its uncompressed HDMI video output option, 91,000 pixel RGB Matrix III meter and others. But its superb 36-megapixel CMOS image sensor is twice better than the D4’s 16-megapixel sensor.

Compared to its recent predecessor D700, the new D800 is a bit smaller and lighter, indeed. It keeps a small form factor excluding both the Ethernet connectivity and integrated vertical grip on the outside. However, the D800 is affluent with lots of incredible capabilities. You can capture Full HD 1080p video at different options like 30/25/24p with stereo sound. The camera offers ISO range of 100-6400, which is amazingly expandable to 25,600, 4 fps burst rate.

The camera’s 36.3-megapixel sensor means videographers can capture true 1080p HD cinematic quality videos. The camera mounts 3.2-inch LCD display that helps users check the quality of the captured images and videos. The monitor is made of reinforced glass and it features wide viewing angle and automatic monitor brightness control. The stereo microphone of the DSLR is equipped with 20 steps of sensitivity for precise sound recording. What is more, you can activate recording through the shutter button itself.

For storage of data, the D800 comes with dual slots for SD and CF cards. If you want high-speed recording and transferring, you can depend on the recent UDMA-7 and SDXC or UHS-1 cards. The camera rocks a compact body with maximum versatility. The camera is manufactured of magnesium alloy and it is completely moisture and dirt resistant.

Nikon plans to launch a supplementary version for D800, dubbed the D800E, aiming at the professionals who want even higher resolution and better D-SLR flexibility. The D800 will be up for grabs in March this year for a retail price of $2999.95. The D800E will hit stores in April for $3,299.95.

Via: Engadget