I've been doing so much reading lately about the differences between the two that I think I'm starting to lose the plot. I have two issues as follows:
Now the difference between the D800 and D800E apart from the best part of £400 is that the D800E is sharper, but after reading around, it appears this is only noticable in specific conditions. This is mostly using a lens that can resolve the 36mp count and use the lens at the sharpest aperture. Using a lens wide open on the D800E gives a result that looks pretty much the same as the D800, simply due to the lens. The same can be said at the other end of the spectrum with diffraction literally blurring out the differences between the camera bodies at F11 and above. F16 is literally impossible to tell the difference and this is an aperture that gets used in macro quite often on.
Adding to this, moire is definitely more noticeable on the D800E but most of the time you'd have to go pixel peeping to look for it, especially on the sort of shots I take (which don't include people and probably never will). Due to that, it probably wouldn't be an issue for me.
My questions are, would I ever notice a real difference between a D800 and a D800E for everyday use unless I was pixel peeping? Coupled with this, would I ever notice a difference with my types of photography, which include macro, still life, product photography, architecture and the occasional landscape shot.
I'm going to sell my current DX gear as I won't have any need for it if I get either D800 body so the cash hopefully generated from that will fund a nikon 50mm F1.4G and a nikon 105mm F2.8G VR macro lens to go alongside my Nikon 28-70 F2.8, Nikon AF 300mm F4 and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 lenses.
The left focal point issue has me really worried when it comes to the grey imports, otherwise I'd have bought either of them from ******* by now and saved myself a few hundred quid. Its just so damn confusing trying to pick the right tool for the job -.-
Any advice or thoughts between the two?
- Get the D800E as its sharper but probably have to go down the grey import route to afford one and stick to my lens purchase plans
- Buy a D800 instead but from a UK stockist for a 2 year warranty and piece of mind, especially if I get the left point focus issue
Now the difference between the D800 and D800E apart from the best part of £400 is that the D800E is sharper, but after reading around, it appears this is only noticable in specific conditions. This is mostly using a lens that can resolve the 36mp count and use the lens at the sharpest aperture. Using a lens wide open on the D800E gives a result that looks pretty much the same as the D800, simply due to the lens. The same can be said at the other end of the spectrum with diffraction literally blurring out the differences between the camera bodies at F11 and above. F16 is literally impossible to tell the difference and this is an aperture that gets used in macro quite often on.
Adding to this, moire is definitely more noticeable on the D800E but most of the time you'd have to go pixel peeping to look for it, especially on the sort of shots I take (which don't include people and probably never will). Due to that, it probably wouldn't be an issue for me.
My questions are, would I ever notice a real difference between a D800 and a D800E for everyday use unless I was pixel peeping? Coupled with this, would I ever notice a difference with my types of photography, which include macro, still life, product photography, architecture and the occasional landscape shot.
I'm going to sell my current DX gear as I won't have any need for it if I get either D800 body so the cash hopefully generated from that will fund a nikon 50mm F1.4G and a nikon 105mm F2.8G VR macro lens to go alongside my Nikon 28-70 F2.8, Nikon AF 300mm F4 and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 lenses.
The left focal point issue has me really worried when it comes to the grey imports, otherwise I'd have bought either of them from ******* by now and saved myself a few hundred quid. Its just so damn confusing trying to pick the right tool for the job -.-
Any advice or thoughts between the two?
Doing product shots makes up around 10% of my entire library, if that. I'll never be a full time tog, nor do I want to be one. Too busy with my studies and then hospital lab work, plus I'd still like a holiday where I don't need to worry about not being paid.
I ended up going with Jacobs purely because they got one in before my other pre-order came through. If it is possible and you have a John Lewis near you then I'd recommend going with them. They will price match any high street shop and have the best returns policy known to man. I'd rather have bought it there simply for the return policy. They happily took my D700 back after about a month's heavy use with no questions asked. I believe you can return anything at any point provided it is in good condition.
