In many ways, the D800 had a difficult act to follow in the 12MP D700, which was (and remains) one of the best all-rounders of any DSLR we've ever used. The demand of some Nikon users for a higher resolution model notwithstanding, there was not a whole lot we'd have wanted to see change in an...

Class-leading image resolution at 36.3 MP (with the D800E offering slightly superior resolution; Outstanding high ISO performance in both JPEG and Raw files; High quality JPEG images at default settings (with the D800E offering slightly superior detail; Wide dynamic range Raw files; Consistently...

Relatively slow 4 fps continuous shooting in FX mode (6 fps with optional battery grip in DX mode; Slow AF in live view and video modes (compared to phase-detection; Rear LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight; despite new design; Fine detail in live view magnifications can be prone to artifacts,...

Don't expect spectacular results without tweaking, and noise at high ISOs is definitely an issue. In the end, however, your photos will be worth the effort.

36.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR; Records full HD 1080p videos; Has more options than you possibly imagine

Expensive and heavy; Noisy at higher ISOs; Definitely for serious shutterbugs

A class act across the board, but the massive resolution brings drawbacks as well as benefits

Nice people to deal with, very helpful and timely. Transaction and delivery was in keeping with the sales discussion. I would definitely shop again as the product was delivered quickly with a competitive price.

The Nikon D800 is a full-frame 36 Megapixel DSLR with Full HD video capabilities. Announced in February 2012, it arrives three and a half years after the D700, Nikon's first 'affordable' full-frame DSLR.

Unrivalled quality from a DSLR; Incredible detail and low noise, Good ergonomics, build quality and twin card slots, Large viewfinder with 100% coverage and detailed 3:2 screen, Built-in flash which can be used as wireless controller, Built-in interval timer, timelapse facilities and deep...

Excrutiatingly slow buffer flush times even with fastest cards, Modest continuous shooting speed and burst depth, No built-in Wifi or GPS; Both are expensive accessories, Movies and magnified Live View can suffer from moire, No articulated screen

The excitement surrounding the announcement of the full frame Nikon D800 has been unprecedented. The performance section of this review has been updated with a comparison to the Nikon D700.

The Nikon D800 has been a very eagerly awaited camera, and on release it did not disappoint, providing many points of discussion. It is the company's second ‘enthusiast-level' full-frame DSLR, following the release of the D700 some three and a half years ago.

When Nikon's 36-megapixel D800 DSLR was announced in early February its massive pixel count created a frisson of excitement across the globe. Unfortunately, natural disasters disrupted production and delayed the camera's release (the D800 is made in Sendai, which was severely affected by the 2011...

I have been using Nikon's D800 for the past 6 months. I bought it second hand and I'm more than happy with the pictures its producing for me. Its FPS for sports in its FX mode may be a little on the slow side, but when you switch it to the DX (x1.5) crop mode, its able to hit 5 FPS which is a much...

WHILE Nikon's D800 isn't a surprise - a replacement for the company's aging full-frame (FX) D700 was expected - the fact that it features the highest-resolution image sensor of any DSLR at this time certainly caused many ­eyebrows to lift.

Amazing detail and resolution from the 36-megapixel sensor; camera body feels like it is built tough as a tank; stereo output for audio monitoring during video recording

Top continuous shooting speed is only 4fps (or 5fps in DX crop mode); priced at a premium