I surprise myself being in the market for one of these: D800 vs D800e . Is there a real or just imaginary advantage of the E? Now that we do have these cameras for a while?
nugeny wrote:
I surprise myself being in the market for one of these: D800 vs D800e . Is there a real or just imaginary advantage of the E? Now that we do have these cameras for a while?
The d800e photos are a bit sharper -- but not significantly -- than the d800. No AA filter. That's about it.
There is an increased risk for moire... but... this is reportedly rarely encountered.
I'd take a look at some 100% raws and see if you think the extra $$$ is worth it to you.
Having had both, just sold the D800 and kept the E, I would say the difference is marginal at best and without 100% pixel peeping you'd not really notice the difference. You can achieve 99.9% as sharp an image with the D800 as with the D800E with judicious post processing but it does take a little more time and effort. I decided to forego the time and make post processing quicker and easier and therefore keep the D800E. I have only encountered moire once on a small area of a roosters plumage, unnoticeable unless you pixel peeped at 100%, and it was very easily removed in post process.
lxdesign wrote:
I got the non-E, and have no complaints......
+1
Moreover, the high resolution advantage is quite often limited by the lens resolving power and your technique (stability, shutter speed aso). I can understand people want the D800E but the difference will not be huge in real world shooting.
I have both and love them each. Ever-so-slight difference in sharpness while pixel-peeping at 100%. Perhaps not enough to justify extra cost of the 'E.'
C'mon now, Bob - jump in. You know you want one for your large print landscape work and a D800/D800E will be a great complement to your D4. Procrastinate no longer.
ok there must be a little different otherwise why would nikon bother to make the two version. if you can spend the extra for the E then why not ? people spend lots of money on sport cars just to drive at the speed limit
tdong - Yes, there is a little difference. The question becomes how much difference for one's shooting style/subject matter.
I have both. The D800 for general shooting and my wife's portrait work and the D800E primarily for my own landscape work. I did not begrudge Nikon the extra cost for the 'E.'
I have both, use them mostly for landscapes. The D800 just sits and will probably be sold as soon as a D4x materializes. It's just a minor difference, but I'll take it.
Chaz wrote:
tdong - Yes, there is a little difference. The question becomes how much difference for one's shooting style/subject matter.
I have both. The D800 for general shooting and my wife's portrait work and the D800E primarily for my own landscape work. I did not begrudge Nikon the extra cost for the 'E.'
OK Chaz, I take you words for it. Show me the difference in the real world. You do know I am interested just in the real things, not speculative talking. When is your next trip to Yosemite?
Bob- Not sure when I'll next be in Yosemite. But, here is Rob Galbraith's real world test that I think depicts the differences between the two cameras very well. You can be the judge for your own shooting needs. What the heck, do what I did - get them both.
Chaz wrote:
Bob- Not sure when I'll next be in Yosemite. But, here is Rob Galbraith's real world test that I think depicts the differences between the two cameras. You can be the judge for your own shooting needs. What the heck, do what I did - get them both.
I am really liking this D600 I just picked up. Why not just get the D600 instead?
Jim
D600 is that your backup for D800?
I am shooting D4, primarily for wildlife. Just sold all other cameras, so I need another one, thinking D800/e would be great not just for backup on any trip, but it would be primarily for landscapes.
bob
D800E isnt true AA-less camera, you get mostly issues from being half-non-AA camera and almost no gain. Theres just tiny improvement in contrast/sharpness and quite huge in false coloring and moiré. Not worth it.
If you want AA less camera, you need either to buy one or let someone convert it.
Procrastinate no longer.
is that your backup for D800?