Nikon D800: full specs

Obviously it's difficult to fully evaluate the performance of a camera without being able to shoot real-world images with it, but initial impressions are extremely promising.

Stills shot by John Wright, a fashion photographer using the D800, were on display at the camera's launch and gave a good indication of the capabilities the new 36 million pixel sensor can offer. Video output looks like it will be similar to that seen in the D4.

As with the D4, the central 11 AF points are capable of functioning at f/8. This effectively means that teleconverters can be used to extend the reach of shorter length lenses, rather than having to worry about packing multiple long and heavy telephotos. For instance, a 200-400mm f/4 fitted with a 2x teleconverter effectively becomes a 400-800mm f/8 that still works with autofocus.

Like many of its competitors, Nikon has really ramped up its video efforts and the D800 is no exception, with several new features directly aimed at videographers. One such example of this is, as on the D4, uncompressed HDMI output, which is likely to be welcomed by those looking to produce broadcast quality video.

Although the Nikon D800 features 36.3 million pixels, which is more than three times that found on the D700, the company claims that noise performance is roughly equal. This is one of the key areas that we will be keen to test further in our full review once samples become available.

The shutter has been tested to around 200,000 cycles, while the battery life has been reduced from the D700 to around 850 shots at CIPA standard. While the D700 was capable of around 1000, the new battery has been made to comply with a new Japanese electronics law, hence the reduction in shot output. However, since those 850 also includes the flash being fired, it's likely that the battery has the potential to last even longer, depending on the situation.

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