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Nikon D800

The 2012 DSLR that brought 36.3MP to full frame. It pairs 51-point AF with a CF and SD slot, an uncompressed HDMI output and mic and headphone jacks; at 4fps it suits landscape, studio and architecture more than action.

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Value & Depreciation
£2600
Launch price
→
£230
Today
=
91%
Value drop
Over ~14 years, this camera has cost roughly £169/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Nikon D800

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Battery EN-EL15 Same family: EN-EL15A, EN-EL15B, EN-EL15C 900 shots per charge (CIPA) From £39.00 · Ansmann EN-EL15 Battery (replacement for Nikon EN-EL15) Every EN-EL15 battery and charger →
Memory card
CompactFlash Slot 1 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £99.00 · SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash 32GB
SD Slot 2 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 on the fastest card (from its top video mode and burst rate) CompactFlash cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Nikon F lenses: 67mm1577mm1352mm1172mm682mm658mm546mm495mm4 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2012
Sensor
36.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution
36.3 MP
Mount
Nikon F mount
Dimensions
146 × 123 × 81.5mm
Weight
1000g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
4fps
Battery Life
~900 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen
3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD
Connectivity
USB 3.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, 10-pin remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
900 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
146 × 123 × 82mm
Weight (Grams)
1000g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.3
Street
4.5
Travel
4.7
Wedding & Events
6.6
Documentary
5.3
Sports & Action
5.6
Landscape
6.0
Wildlife
5.8
Casual
2.7
Food
4.5
Macro
4.0
Architecture
5.6
Astrophotography
6.0
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 6.6 Strong on pro reliability, image quality / low light and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 2.7 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Macro 4.0 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.
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Food 4.5 Held back by screen flexibility and stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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