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DxOMark Does the Nikon D800

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Posted by Todd Caudle on March 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM
As a Canon shooter, I will be crying myself to sleep tonight.
Posted by George Hager on March 27, 2012 at 7:27 PM
And that's not even the "E" version.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on March 27, 2012 at 9:45 PM
I'm starting to think, not good. Coupled with Nikons amazing glass, this could be the last camera I ever own. If Nikon would just show us a full frame 70-200 f4 lens then I would jump ship . I still can't believe Nikon makes its owners drop 2,400.00 (70-200 2.8) on optics that match the Canon 70-200 f4. That ISO performance is rediculous.
Posted by Joshua Warrender on March 27, 2012 at 11:27 PM
I got mine yesterday. :toast:

P.S. I agree Kane, where is the 70-200F4? My 14-24 and 24-70 weigh enough as it is, and I'm itching for 70-200, but would like to cut a little weight from potentially adding the 2.8 version to the bag.

Back to the 800, I honestly have a hard time believing the ISO is pushing into D4 levels of performance, but who knows. I haven't done any exploring that yet. I've heard lots online that it does match the D3 and D700 though, which is a big leap for me anyways coming from the D300. Can't wait to start trying out some star trails and the like with it. I can tell you from just a few quick tests, the resolution is pretty crazy. Me likey. :biggrin:
Posted by Bret Edge on March 28, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Well, ain't that interesting. I'm most impressed by the phenomenal dynamic range. For me, the real test will be in seeing several actual landscape photographs at full-resolution. I want to see how it handles detail. The sample photos I've seen thus far are a bit mushy but perhaps those were from pre-production prototypes. This could get interesting...
Posted by Karl Buiter on March 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM
I found this article most interesting - a MTF50 study of the 5DmII, 5DmIII,and D800 by LensRentals.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/d-resolution-tests

Yep, the D800 MTF50 is better, but you best be at the optimum apertures and lenses to get that advantage.

I am not crying. I am very happy with what I have.