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Nikon D800: specs, release date, price, and our in-depth preview

Contributors: Verge Staff

Rumors of Nikon's next DSLR flew around for months, with details and pictures of the rumored D800 leaking from every corner of the web. In February, ahead of the CP+ show in Japan, Nikon finally announced the camera, a full-frame DSLR with a focus on video recording. The camera will be available in the US in March, for $2,999.95, and for those who don't want an antialiasing filter there's the D800E, for $3,299.95.

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April 11, 2012
Nikon D800E out today in Japan with predictably low supply

By Sam Byford@345triangle
Source Nikon | Via Nikon Rumors

Nikon has announced that the D800E will be shipping today in Japan, albeit in limited qualities at first meaning some customers with preorders will have to wait a little longer.

2 comments / new
March 26, 2012
Nikon D4 and D800 prices rise 10 percent in the UK after computer mix-up

By JamieKeene

Nikon's forthcoming D4, D800, and D800E cameras have seen a price rise of 10 percent in the UK following a "local internal systems error."

1 comment / new
March 22, 2012
Nikon D800 'out today' in Japan, sold out everywhere

By Sam Byford@345triangle
Via Nikon Rumors | Source Camera no Kitamura, Yodobashi Camera, and Bic Camera

The Nikon D800 is officially out in Japan, but supply is extremely limited.

5 comments / new
March 8, 2012
Nikon D4 and D800 out on March 20th, up for preorder on Amazon

By Sam Byford@345triangle
Via Nikon Rumors | Source D4 (Amazon), D800 (Amazon), and D800E (Amazon)

The Nikon D4 and D800 full-frame DSLRs are available to preorder on Amazon, with a release date set of March 20th.

5 comments / new
February 17, 2012
Nikon D4 scheduled for March 15th release in France, to debut mid-March in US

By Nathan Ingraham
Source Nikon France (Facebook) | Via Nikon Rumors

Nikon's D4 was originally slated to launch in February, but now the company has confirmed to us that it will be launching mid-March, alongside the D800.

7 comments / new
February 6, 2012
Nikon D800 full-frame DSLR official: 36.3 megapixels, video-friendly features for $2,999.95 in March

By David Pierce

After months of rumors, Nikon formally announced the D800, a new full-frame DSLR designed for video professionals and shooters.

43 comments / new
February 6, 2012
Nikon D800 hands-on preview (video)

By Vlad Savov@vladsavov

For full-frame DSLR enthusiasts who can't quite afford the almighty D4, Nikon is introducing the 36-megapixel D800 and D800E.

61 comments / new
February 6, 2012
Nikon D800 press images leak, announcement confirmed for tomorrow?

By Bryan Bishop@bcbishop
Source Nikon Rumors and Ztop (translated)

The first official press shots for Nikon's D800 have leaked.

25 comments / new
January 26, 2012
Nikon D700 and D300s discontinued, D800 on the way?

By Sam Byford@345triangle
Source Nikon | Via Nikon Rumors

Nikon has officially discontinued its D700 and D300S DSLRs, possibly paving the way for one or both DSLRs to be replaced in the coming months.

3 comments / new
January 6, 2012
Nikon shows unannounced pro DSLR on German site — is it the D800?

By Vlad Savov@vladsavov
Via Nikon Rumors | Source Nikon Deutschland

An image of what looks to be the Nikon D800 has popped up on Nikon's German website.

4 comments / new
December 16, 2011
Nikon D800 specs leaked: 36-megapixel sensor, ISO 25600?

By David Pierce
Source Nikon Rumors

Nikon's D800 still hasn't hit the market, but its specs are slowly being revealed, including a 36-megapixel sensor and ISO capabilities up to 25600.

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November 19, 2011
Nikon D800 pictures and specs leaked?

By Joseph L. Flatley
Source Nikon Rumors

The long-rumored 36-megapixel DSLR is said to be smaller and lighter than the D700, featuring 1080p and 720p video recording and more.

42 comments / new
October 4, 2011
Nikon D800 with a massive 36-megapixel full frame sensor rumored for November release

By Vlad Savov@vladsavov
Via Geeky Gadgets | Source Digital Camera Info, Nikon Rumors (1), and (2)

Nikon may be very close to unveiling a long-awaited update to its pro line of full-frame DSLRs.

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