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Question: what type of memory cards does the D800 use?
Document: I suppose each has a place, but I tend to want both options.Prior generation accessories don't work on the D800E, no matter what you're upgrading from...forget about reusing the batteries, grips, etc - about all I salvaged was my collection of CF memory cards, my Nikon speedlights, the GP-1 GPS unit and my camera strap.
32GB cards are much more convenient, and the D800E supports dual CF and SD slots, so you can carry quite a bit of memory.And to fill up all those memory cards, you're going to want the best lenses you can find. Although most any Nikon lens ever made will fit on the D800E, that pixel-packed sensor has an uncanny ability to reveal even the tiniest of lens flaws - and to amplify the merits of a top-notch lens.
PLUS all the modern features, bigger LCD, good video capability, revised 51 pt AF system, dual memory cards, better Live View, more durable shutter longevity etc.However, this camera is not for everyone. If budget is an issue and you rather spend money on lenses, wait for the D600. If you need to shoot sports or stuff really fast, you obviously dont want to be limited by this camera's 4fps (depending on your card speed).
So I jumped at the opportunity to buy this amazing camera with the sale that just came out. First one that was sent was amazing but after only 100 pictures the camera malfunction with an err message. Tried a new battery, taking off the lens, new memory cards, reset, everything you could image and could not get it to work. Finally I contacted amazon and had a new one in a day. (Great response time Amazon.) so now the new one works great so far no issues.
Love this camera! It is specific in use, studio portraits and landscapes. It needs to be locked down on most occasions to ensure in-focus shots. The 36mp sensor is not for the faint hearted, snap-shot type photography.
No need to tell you just how good the image quality is as the web is full of reviews, I had a D3s and D800 and sold the D3s to get the D800E, No regrets, I am amazed every time i use it and so are my clients, Top camera
I have had this camera for some time & had to deal with a lot of &#8220;soft&#8221; images. I purchased the D800&#8221;E&#8221; because it was supposed to produce tack-sharp images. I nearly always use a tripod and the timer for perfectly focused images.I muddled through and used Adobe Photoshop and other programs to sharpen the images. Occasionally, I would get a nice, properly focused image right from the start.
I have had my D800E for six months and it's nothing short of amazing. It's everything you'd expect from a flagship professional camera designed for the detail-oriented, studio/landscape type photographer. I got mine for macro and landscapes, though it's more than capable outside its niche when other subjects present themselves.If you're a "get it right in the camera" kind of shooter, you'll love it. It's definitely a perfectionist's camera at heart.
I cannot say enough about the merits of this machine! In the late 80's and 90's I owned several Nikon bodies and kit-level lenses. My film photos at the time were decent and frankly maybe about 1 in 3 photos I considered good, and perhaps 1 in a couple hundred (landscape pics) was truly exceptional. What I am getting to here is that with that type of success rate, my interest in photography was bound to decline; and it did.
Everything I expected, including the need for a tripod (which I have and use).
Answer: Use either SD or CF, but I recommend a fast card; at least 600x speeds. Manufacturer does matter, Lexar, Sandisk are two of the approved cards.