Nikon D800E Digital SLR Camera Body - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2019-08-29T08:50:32

A great camera for any level photographer. High quality output images with great dynamic range.

TERRY H.

2016-01-15T14:11:17

The D800 series of Nikons got my attention when they were released a few years ago. I just found myself finding reasons to not purchase one. Price, oil issues, moire and the large file size which demanded more storage space etc. I always considered Nikon refurbished for a lens purchase and was pleased by the one I made. When I saw Adorama was offering factory refurbished D800e a few hundred below the Nikon site I pulled the trigger. I was mostly concerned with past usage, i.e. shutter actuations. I promised myself I'd return any copy with a count of 4-5k. The copy I received had only 1,200 actuations on what seemed a pristine body. A new fresh battery, cable and user guide all included. However, the plain 'Nikon" branded, (and not Nikon d800" emblem is on the new neck strap, a non-issue for me. Overall, I guess you take your chances. These all all 'benched' by technicians with their initials on it. Of course time will tell if I will have issues in the future but that is with everything. Friends, if you are on the fence about a factory refurbished D800e at a measurable savings-do it.

John F.

2014-05-26T20:00:00

I purchase a refurbished D-800E from the Nikon store. It arrived with a cracked view finder shade. I returned it for a new one but was told they no longer had any D800 E's and were not ordering anymore of them. They shipped be a second refurbished one which also had a crack in the view finder shade. I don't know if this is a reflection of Nikon's products, customer care or the Nikon store itself. Very disappointing purchase.

MoreLes

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2014-04-19T21:00:00

A most excellent camera; thought about going for the D4s but couldn't justify spending $6500 so took a step down and, after looking at specs and reviews, decided on the D800E... and it was a great choice. I moved up from the 14MP D2Xs so it's taking some time to get used to 2 1/2 times more resolution and the pros and cons that go with it. I absolutely love the ability to use the live view to zoom in on a subject and adjust focus; one of the issues with extreme MPs is that focus is critical (though at points less than full resolution, subjects look more in focus than they actually may be). Moving from the D2 body, I tried to get used to the smaller size of the D800 but decided to add the extra battery pack (which sits on the bottom of the camera, much like motor drives back in the day). The increase in size makes it very similar to holding the larger bodied camera. The camera is very good at determing proper white balance, exposure, etc., when framing the shot (I shoot mostly landscapes, city scapes, nature, etc.), though if you're shooting something very dark or very light, you will need to adjust the exposure accordingly. I am still getting used to some of the details and extra bells and whistles that weren't available with my previous DSLRs but I must say I am very happy with my choice.

BRIAN B.

2014-04-16T20:00:00

I have never touched or even seen a camera I like better than the D800E. Initial focus alignment problem was handled expertly by Nikon service. Images are astonishing, and I mean with any lens. My expensive lenses, and my less expensive lenses all perform better with this camera than anything else I have used them on. Some lenses require fine tuning and some don't, just like with any Nikon pro camera. For instance, my 85mm f.18G is perfect at any distance, no fine tune, my 24-70 f2.8G requires +10 on fine tune, but it requires the same fine tune on my D600. My D800E focuses incredibly fast, and I will point out that I always use Focus Priority for shutter release. Handling wise, it feels like my old D700, except for the AF controls, and I loved my D700. My D800E is better in just about every way. I cannot imagine a future upgrade for this camera because I don't know how it can get any better. Good thing it is a solid piece of work, and I expect to have it for the rest of my time on planet earth. File size is larger than anything else out there, but you have options, depending on what you are shooting. For birds in flight I like the 1.2 crop factor and 12-bit RAW. For people I like full frame and 12-bit RAW. For landscape I like full frame and 14-bit RAW. For sports I like JPEG. I might add that this camera handles white balance better than I have ever had before. ISO control is flexible and very easy to deal with. Flash photography? It's a Nikon. Nuff said. It is the finest camera I have ever had, with the only possible exception being the FM2n, an engineering marvel that might never be exceeded. However, the FM2n had a terrible AF system. One qualification note - I do not shoot video with this camera, and I never will. So I can't help you with that.

Anonymous

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2014-03-07T19:00:00

My D800e has had focusing problems from the very beginning. This occurs through the viewfinder, but not through the "Live View" option. I didn't send it in right away because I couldn't figure out what it was doing wrong. Some photos were ok, but most weren't. I have now sent it in twice and struggled and struggled with Nikon to get it fixed. They have used every excuse in the book to not be able to fix it. They did manage to get the center focus point to work correctly, but the side focus points do not focus properly. This occurs on 4 of my lenses - 3 of which are new. The lens that it works worst with is the: AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D. They give the excuse that this is an older lens. #Note they still sell this older lens#. The outer focusing points work fine with "Live View", but are SEVERELY out of focus if you focus through the viewfinder.

Whatsthedeal

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2014-02-09T19:00:00

best digital camera i have seen. from the d600 the wow factor ain't that great but from a dx it blows your socks off.it gives you more freedom to concentrate on what your shooting rather than trying to frame the shoot perfectly, like using a 6x7 format. i like the fact that it has a pc plug,makes it more convenient to use the more powerful flash units and studio lites. with the nx 2 program, it makes handling raw files very easy.you get better results from a slite under exposure.wish i got this before i got the d600 but it was not around then.i shot this photo while testing a flash. first photo to give you scale. the second is an enlargement made from the previous shot.

chuck

2014-01-13T19:00:00

this camera does not feel any different to use than my D7000 yet physically it is bigger. I like the ISO picture quality. Because it is top of the line , It will take me time to fully use it as I am a slow at reading It has a CF slot and a SD slot I wish it had 4 SD slots

Dock

2014-01-09T19:00:00

Dynamic range, resolution and low light performance all superb. A faster frame rate would have made it a home run for me when I am doing wildlife. The current 4fps in fx is adequate but 8 or 10fps would be ideal. Like the size and weight.

critidoc

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2013-12-26T19:00:00

I've been using Nikon cameras for over the past 35 years, and never have I ever experienced the dynamic range, resolution and wide Tonal Range I’ve seen with the D800E camera with any other. The image quality, functionality and performance that the D800E provides out performs all other makes and models by far, it’s the most reliable camera I've ever used. I use this camera for shooting wildlife, nature and landscapes and has performed extremely well. I also own a D2X that performs well but no compassion in quality and performance to the D800E. I’ve even borrowed a D3X from a friend and did some comparison between the two, and the D800E out performed even the D3X. I use to carry several camera bodies with me at all times depending on what I was going to photograph, but now there’s no need to. I use the D2X as a backup now, knowing that the D800E will provide me with the performance and quality I need!

NatureBuff

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2013-12-15T19:00:00

The D800e is capable of astounding levels of detail and image quality. I love the solid feel and heft of the camera, it's viewfinder and general build quality. What displeases me are the lack of U1 and U2 modes. I find myself using my D7000 in preference due to the simple effectiveness of being able to instantly access full recall for time lapse and other types of photography. My previous correspondence to Nikon to address this in firmware will of course, fall on deaf ears. Nikon will wait to release their next models to address the pedantic and hard to use custom settings bank issues. Additionally, the ML3 remote I use with the D7000 can't be used on the D800e. Another serious annoyance.

Stoka

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2013-11-26T19:00:00

Although I am still learning the Nikon from Canon. I am really liking it - a lot. Of course I do Landscape photography.

Joseph P.

2013-11-25T19:00:00

I refrained from buying this camera b/c I could see no rationale for a 36mp image. After viewing the incredible sharpness of images directly out of camera I was sold. Furthermore I wanted a companion camera to my D4 and this is the only other Nikon without the silly consumer icon based controls on the top panel. The transition from one camera to the other is seamless.

Lightwiz

2013-11-12T19:00:00

This is an Amazing camera. Fast response depending on Lens.

Orson

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2013-11-01T20:00:00

I've been using Nikon cameras for over 50 years, from S-series rangefinders through the F-series film bodies (still have all my film bodies) to the D-series digital. The D800e is by far the most exceptional camera I've used, both in handling and quality of results. The ability to quickly focus on any area of the image in Live View has really streamlined my outdoor work. The resolution and dynamic range is beyond any digital camera I've used, and yields prints that are as fine as medium format work that I've done in the past. It takes a reasonable level of skill (years of experience helps) to produce the highest quality images the D800e is capable of capturing. Excellent lenses like the Micro-Nikkors and good technique like tripod use will enable recording the full resolution of this camera, but even the better zoom lenses (like the AF-S 24-120 f/4G ED VR, and the AF-S 70-200 f/2.8G ED VRII) can deliver superb images. Just be sure your computer has plenty of hard drive space available - resolution like this makes for large files! My favorite Nikon camera so far!

PhotoGuy1

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2013-10-14T21:00:00

This camera has a relatively slow FPS but unless you're trying to shoot sports, it doesn't matter. The D4 gives you a big boost in FPS but falls short in my book for megapixels. So for me, this is the BEST offering Nikon currently has.

Nathan M.

2013-05-21T21:00:00

I have only had this Nikon D 800E camera body for 2 weeks. I was going to wait awhile longer to write an evaluation. Today however, I really tested the resolution by photographing flowering plants with my 105mm F2.8 Micro Nikkor AI lens. I had chosen the E model as I had heard it was sharper than the D 800. In my 30+ years as a pro I have used every flim format from 8x10 sheet film to 35mm. This camera is like having a medium format or a 4x5 sheet film camera in a 35mm body. I still have to see how the camera and Nikon NX2 software handle the issue of morie. I am told that you can eliminate the problem by use of the software when importing the still images from the camera. I also understand that this problem is not resolved when shooting Video. I have shot some amazing available light HD Video clips I will have to experiment more but I am pleased with the initial results. If you are shooting more video I would suggest that you look to the D800. If you are shooting stills and do not mind a bit more post processing and has plenty of memory to store the HUGE Nef Files. BUY this camera!

FRANCIS J.

2013-05-19T21:00:00

My only complaint with Nikon is: It has been over a year, and I expected that by now they would have fixed the green tint issue. Well, they haven't, and while as a photographer I am beginning to get used to it - there are a number of times when we have to show the pictures being clicked to the client and a green tint does not help to inspire their confidence in you or your equipment. Yes, I understand I can send my camera to Nikon and they will fix it. Why will I send my camera - pay shipping and be without it for whatever time it takes them to fix it? Other than that - it is a great camera - I have no issues. This is my 6th Nikon and 8th overall camera.

Sunny

2013-05-06T21:00:00

I had high expectations for this cameras performance and to my surprise .... it was better than expected

Greg

2013-04-04T21:00:00

Our first run with the D800E was an indoor wedding, and I cant count the shots that I was able to go without flash, out of 900 photos and 5 hrs I only used the SB910 flash about 50 times and all that was outdoor shots using it for flash fill. The photographs are impeccable and without blemish. Lighting in program matrix balanced fill flash is awesome. I would highly recommend. The wedding I shot at about 1/3 what the camera will actually shoot and I was still getting 9 mb jpegs. Raw, it is your call, awesome. We did a family session and shot all tiff and filled a 8 gig card quick so make sure you know how much memory you have, this camera is the top. If i take care of this one it ought to be good till 2020. The detail with the Nikon 28-300 that we usually shoot with is outstanding.

CRAIG L.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Nikon D800E is the best camera I have even used: fast focus, high quility of image, low noisy. The only thing I still worry about is oil leakage.

Jikui S.

2013-03-25T21:00:00

This camera helps you getting high-quality image, over all other cameras. But I still worry about oil leakage and left autoocus probloms.

Jikui S.

2013-02-12T19:00:00

I love this camera. I have no complaints other than I need to get a CF card so I can have the camera write my RAW files faster. Great, great camera. Massive file sizes along with massive detail and resolution.

FRANK G.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

I had a D700 that I had grown very familiar with, and that I loved the performance of. Then a friend of mine got the D800 last year and I did notice a distinct difference in image clarity. We even did side by side shot comparisons, and I did see a big difference between the two. I have purchased a refurbished Nikon product before and was very satisfied, so I was comfortable buying this. I have only had this out a couple of times so far, but I am very happy. I am noticing great depth, clarity, and fantastic detail to my shots. I am going out tomorrow to get some winter waterfall shots in southeastern Ohio and can't wait to see the results.

PJ O.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

First FX camera since moving to digital; the weight difference is immediately apparent. The richness in features is impressive.

STEVE C.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

I've been shooting professionally (now part time) for over 30 years. I've never had a more impressive piece of equipment. It's low light performance, astounding resolution, fast autofucusing and almost infinite customization make it an ideal camera for all professional needs.

WILLIAM G.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

It's an awesome camera for those that need the extra detail and megapixel. Would highly recommend this camera for detail shots/ studio and another lower megapixel as back-up if you're shooting weddings, events, or sport because this camera will take a long time to buffer in rapid shooting sessions. It's an awesome camera for the price. 8gb memory will get you about 100 raw, 14 bit.

Minhvisual

2013-01-29T19:00:00

The D800 was an upgrade to my aging D300. I am simply astounded by the image quality and features this camera provides over my previous camera. The video quality alone is worth the purchase. Also, for those worried about buying refurbished, don't hesitate getting one from Adorama. My D800 came without the dreaded left focus issue, no green LCD and only had 8 shutter actuations. All this at the greatly discounted refurbished price. Join Adorama's VIP program and you can get a 1 year warranty on it for $8. Can't beat that for this awesome camera.

Bryan G.

2013-01-28T19:00:00

I stepped up from a Nikon D300 and very little has moved on the D800...it felt like a familiar friend right out of the box. I love this camera.

Karen P.

2013-01-16T19:00:00

Lives up to the hype. A great camera but not perfect. So far I have tried to use two different CF memory cards and the camera rejected them both. I e-mailed an inquiry to Nikon via their "ask Nikon" webiste. Their repsonse was to give me the list of approved CF cards which I already had - nothing else. Nikon support lives much to be desired. For this reasons I give only 4 stars. Without them I would have rated it 6 stars. Luckily SD cards work without a hassle.

Dan B.