D800 arrived

[rossb]

I got my D800 today. Here it is with a prime next to a D7000 with a prime and a mirrorless MFT with a zoom on it.

 

[HPS3]

Now that's a landscape monster. I can't wait to see some of your shots. I just don't think I could lug that around all day. Well maybe I would if I could afford it. Congrats!!!

 

[Experiment_626]

I'd happily — no, ecstatically — carry that thing around all day. Possibly accompanied by maniacal laughter.

It does appear larger than I would have thought. My D7000 only looks slightly smaller to me than my D300, which is only slightly smaller than a D700, which is about the same size as a D800— if you follow me. But in the photo it appears to dwarf the D7000. I guess all those small differences add up.

SSB

 

[rossb]

I played with it over the weekend and the IQ is fantastic. I've been reading about a lot of issues over at DPR and I'm happy to report than mine has no issues. The rear LCD is accurate and my extreme left, top, bottom, and right focus points are all working perfectly. All of my old Nikkor AF-D lenses look great on it and I have no problem shooting super sharp held-held shots with shutters of 1/focal and no VR.

 

[Brava Centauri]

Congratulations. I am still waiting. I expect mine to be here any time now. I must admit that I'm a little worried since I've also been reading about some of the problems. I'm glad that you didn't have any troubles. I am buying mine through a local store so I hope that I can test it out while still at the shop.

 

[traylorc]

Congrats! Welcome to the D800 family!!

I picked up my D800 last week from Best Buy. Took it out for a spin at the local zoo last weekend...and I was impressed by the IQ. I am really loving this camera!!

 

[rossb]

I must admit that I'm a little worried since I've also been reading about some of the problems. I'm glad that you didn't have any troubles.

Still no issues, focus is fast and super sharp on every focus point I've tried and I'm using old Nikkor AF-D screw lenses.