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