Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E

rick_reno · 1st of May 2012 (Tue)

good comparison...

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/con...=7-11676-12555

cicopo · 1st of May 2012 (Tue)

An interesting read with excellent examples of the minor difference between the 2 bodies.

David Arbogast · 1st of May 2012 (Tue)

The 36MP D800 was a surprise camera from Nikon, but the real surprise to me is the D800E. It's such a niche-market camera. I think it's incredibly cool, and it's going to be very interesting to see if it's the start of a new AA-filterless tradition (will there be a D900E?), or if it will prove to be a one-time quirky wonder.

Turning · 1st of May 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Arbogast

The 36MP D800 was a surprise camera from Nikon, but the real surprise to me is the D800E. It's such a niche-market camera. I think it's incredibly cool, and it's going to be very interesting to see if it's the start of a new AA-filterless tradition (will there be a D900E?), or if it will prove to be a one-time quirky wonder.

It's going to be very hard for me to decide between the two. Since the e won't be readily available for some time in numbers, for now I'll just wait and read.

AngryCorgi · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

I don't see enough detail improvement with the E to warrant the moire issues. Its so subtle as to not matter. I certainly wouldn't pay an extra $300 for it!

I have a feeling this will not be a repeated experiment by Nikon.

andrikos · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

Agreed but kudos to them for trying.
Gotta shake up the lazy giant!

rick_reno · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryCorgi

I don't see enough detail improvement with the E to warrant the moire issues. Its so subtle as to not matter. I certainly wouldn't pay an extra $300 for it!

I have a feeling this will not be a repeated experiment by Nikon.

Yep, me neither. I was really leaning toward getting the "e" later this year, but I just don't see a $300 difference. Kind of like what I saw when I evaluated the 17-40 and 16-35 here over Christmas.

dohan_appa · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

DigitalRev comparison:
Bottom line, unless you're doing a wall size printing, difference between the two versions are minimal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3M0V...eature=g-all-u

1st of May 2012 (Tue)	#1
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E good comparison... http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/con...=7-11676-12555

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cicopo Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ont, Canada Posts: 2,326	Re: Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E An interesting read with excellent examples of the minor difference between the 2 bodies. __________________ A skill is developed through constant practice with a passion to improve, not bought. Cozumel travel & dive photos www.picasaweb.google.com/CozumelTimeCapsules Radio Control Event albums www.picasaweb.google.com/tcprcphotos

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David Arbogast Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lee's Summit, Missouri Posts: 3,178	Re: Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E The 36MP D800 was a surprise camera from Nikon, but the real surprise to me is the D800E. It's such a niche-market camera. I think it's incredibly cool, and it's going to be very interesting to see if it's the start of a new AA-filterless tradition (will there be a D900E?), or if it will prove to be a one-time quirky wonder. __________________ David flickr

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AngryCorgi -Bouncing Boy- a POTN peion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surrounded by bunnies, squirrels and a couple of crazy corgis in NoVA... Posts: 11,531 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E I don't see enough detail improvement with the E to warrant the moire issues. Its so subtle as to not matter. I certainly wouldn't pay an extra $300 for it! I have a feeling this will not be a repeated experiment by Nikon. __________________ AngryCorgi (aka Tom) ...Tools... ...Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is knowing not to include it in a fruit salad...

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andrikos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 1,179 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E Agreed but kudos to them for trying. Gotta shake up the lazy giant! __________________ 7D, 400D, EOS-M, EF-S 10-22mm, EF-M 18-55, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC, 40mm pancake you'd be crazy not to own one, EF 50mm f/1.4, EF 100mm f/2.8 macro, Sigma 50-500, EF-S 18-135 IS, 430 EX II, 90EX, 055XB, 680B, 488RC2 Think new Canon lenses are overpriced? Lots (and lots) of data will set you free!

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dohan_appa Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 201	Re: Comparing detail and moire in the Nikon D800 and D800E DigitalRev comparison: Bottom line, unless you're doing a wall size printing, difference between the two versions are minimal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3M0V...eature=g-all-u __________________ Steve T2i (550D) \| VIXIA HV30 Sigma 30mm f1.4 \| Canon EF-S 55-250mm \| Canon EF 35-80mm mk3 (macro conversion) \| 430EX flicker

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