BarbC

Hi I called about the D800 to find out there are two. The E with a filter and the non E with no filter. I was told that unless I was to use studio lights (which I have but don't use allot) I didn't need the filter. The pictures will be clearer without the filter. Does anyone have any feedback for me I have a D7000 now but I want to move up. And why should you have the filter with studio lights. Thanks for all the great info I know I'm going to get!

snowbear

You have it backwards - the "E" is without the anti-aliasing filter. I really don't think the type of lighting is what causes an issue, but it's patterns on your subject, like certain fabrics, tile & brick, and screens.

I've always been in the "upgrade to better glass, first" camp, but that's just me. Enjoy.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Not quite right.

At 36.3MP the D800 offers resolution that in theory, rivals medium format cameras, but its sister model the D800E presents a more serious challenge, boasting the same pixel count but with the effect of the optical low-pass filter (commonly known as an 'anti-aliasing' or AA filter) 'cancelled out'.

Almost all digital cameras employ an optical low-pass filter over their sensors to slightly blur the image at a pixel level in order to avoid moiré patterning. This gives more usable images for general photography (moiré is annoying and can be time-consuming to correct) but comes at the expense of a slight decrease in critical sharpness. Removing the effect of this filter, as Nikon has done in the D800E, should theoretically result in higher resolution. Although the difference might not be critical to the average enthusiast, it could be of some importance to studio and landscape professionals (many of whom will be used to working with medium format cameras, which similarly avoid AA filters).

Read more here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d800-d800e/3

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I believe that your D7000 camera will provide exceptional service and images for many years to come. I agree with Charlie: better glass will dramatically improve your images more than increasing sensor size.

treadwl Loc: South Florida

Count me in the glass camp. You have a good camera.

Larry

BarbC

Thanks for all your replies. I forgot to mention I have the good glass. I have three 2.8 lenses and one 1.4. Thanks Nikonian72 for the explanation I understand it better now. I am wondering if there are members out there with the camera and what they think. I just heard of one person taking it back because he didn't like it but that is only one of many.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

There is more to good glass than maximum aperture, such as manufacturer and age of lens design.

The D800 is so new, that field reviews have not yet aged enough to sort fact from snap opinions. MT Shooter and one or two others Hoggers are currently using the D800, and we can look forward to reading about their experiences.

BarbC

[ quote]There is more to good glass than maximum aperture, such as manufacturer and age of lens design.

The D800 is so new, that field reviews have not yet aged enough to sort fact from snap opinions. MT Shooter and one or two others Hoggers are currently using the D800, and we can look forward to reading about their experiences.[/quote]

I guess again I need to give more information I have all nikkor lenses the Holy Trinity they like to call it. Which I think quailify as good glass.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Or until the D7100 comes out.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

You like the O-Flash on the SB-600? I've seen them advertised, but wondered about their performance. I have an SB-600, too. Other ring flases I've seen were actually flashes or LCD lights, so reliability was often an issue. Working off the Nikon flash seems like a good idea.

travelwp Loc: New Jersey

I can't speak for the D800E, but I received my D800 recently and am very happy with it. I used to shoot with a Nikon D700. Here are some sample shots from my D800:

http://travelwp.com/2012-0614-d800-photos-page.htm

Ken Barber