At 36 megapixels the Nikon D800 ($2,999.95 list, body only) is not only the company's highest-resolution camera -it's the highest-resolution camera you can find anywhere without moving up to digital medium format.

Excellent high ISO performance; High-resolution full-frame sensor; Fast focus and performance; Excellent viewfinder

Slower to focus in Live View; Must initiate autofocus manually during video recording

Re-igniting the 'how many pixels do we actually need?' debate, the Nikon D800 comes across as much as a manufacturer's statement of capability as a peerless product in its own right. Yes it is a lot of money; but if you don't need the pixels you don't need to spend the pounds.

Rugged construction; Practical layout; Excellent picture quality

Hefty price tag for a step-up; Quite bulky and heavy

Our craving for more pixels is unrelenting. Answering that demand and making a statement is the 36-megapixel sensor of Nikon's D800 digital SLR (DSLR). Such a resolution – the largest currently offered by a 35mm format DSLR – in theory allows massive poster prints – billboard sized we'd argue.

Tough workhorse-like body construction; highest resolution sensor in a DSLR to date provides incredible detail plus very reasonable future proofing; compatibility with a very wide range of Nikon lenses increases creative flexibility for HD video and stills

Pricey if you don't require all those pixels; or are stepping up from a consumer DSLR; while big and bulky construction means it's not the most convenient option

The Nikon D800 has impressive specifications but that is just the beginning. Its 36 MP sensor with ISO 50-25600 sensitivity is capable of shooting at 4 FPS and capturing full 1080p HD.

Considerably higher resolution than peers; Very low image noise; Good color-accuracy; Excellent dynamic-range; Very fast autofocus; Quite fast and responsive; Ultra-short black-out; Flexible self-timer and exposure delay; Very sharp LCD; Highly customizable with plenty of controls; Dual memory cards...

Sharpening introduces artifacts quickly; Some under-exposure; Poor AWB indoors; Increased softness at ISO 3200; Strong anti-alias filter; EC button placement not ideal; Asymmetric card slots; Highly inconsistent Live-view; Bizarre Auto ISO; Exposure Delay mode hidden in menu; Highly sensitive to...

Love the images it produces but the files are so large I had to re-gear. I upped my main hard-drive from 1tb to 2tb and put away all my 4 & 8gb cards and replaced them with 32gb cards. Also I miss the 6.5fps of my D300's -- the 4fps just is so noticible a difference.

Best Digital Image Period; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Good Image Stabilization; High ISO Performance; Large Clear LCD

Massive Files; Only 4 Fps Capture

Does the world's highest resolution DSLR deliver a global best performance. Read our Nikon D800 review to find out.

The D800 is an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced photographers looking for the best in r

Resolution -Rugged - Reliable -Intuitive to previous Nikon owners -High quality video

-Weight (When compared to travel cameras) -Low FPS - High file size -Expensive accessories

Sublime ergonomics and a record-breaking resolution, but performance suffers

After buying my D800 I took a trip to Europe to see family and friends, I also packed my tried and true D700 as a backup camera the D800 performed great, We went to the RIAT 2013 airshow the camera did well shooting static exhibit's but lacked the FPS for the air performances, That's where my D700...

I'm a professional editorial and lifestyle photographer. I currently use and/or have used various different camera systems including the Canon, Hasselblad, Mamiya and Nikon. I've been a Canon shooter for nearly 5 years working with the 5D MII and the MIII.

Build Quality; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Good Image Quality; High ISO Performance

Frame rate could be faste