The D800 is an FX-format, full-frame camera with a 36MP sensor that takes 7360 x 4912 resolution images and also features 1080p video with manual exposure controls that records at 30, 25, and 24 fps and the ability to feed uncompressed video to a monitor or recording device via HDMI as it's being captured.

The D800E has the same sensor as the D800, but with the industry standard Anti-Aliasing, integrated low-pass filter removed. The AA filter is used to reduce the moire effect in some images, which should make the E version popular with landscape photographers who appreciate the extra detail the filter removal will provide.

The Nikon D800 is priced at $2995 for the body only and the D800E version at $3300 for the body only.

Key features of the Nikon D800 are as follows:

- 36.3MP CMOS sensor.
- 15.3MP DX-format capture model.
- 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, rated to -2EV.
- ISO 100-6400 extendable to ISO 50-25,600 equiv.
- 1080p video at 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, up to 24Mbps
- 3.2", 921,000 dot LCD with anti-fog layer.
- Maximum 4fps continuous shooting in FX mode, 6fps in DX mode.
- Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000 pixel metering sensor.
- "Expeed 3" Image Processing.
- Dual-axis Virtual Horizon (on LCD screen/viewfinder).