Nikon D800 or D800e

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I was going to buy a D800e but having read review after review the moire problem keeps cropping up, just how much does this affect the images or would I be better getting the D800 as I don't fancy paying the extra for a D810 only to have the LPF turned off or on all the time as it would probably be on constant to stop the moire effect, so with this thinking would I be better saving some cash and getting the 800.
 
How many times will you shoot an image that is likely to induce moire? It only occurs under certain circumstances. It can happen with any camera too. I suspect in real terms the difference between the D800 and the D800e is marginal.
 
You cannot turn the low pass filter on or off on a D810. It simply doesn't have one.

Depends what you photograph. I'd guess, fashion might be a big issue, not sure what else. I had a D810 for while, no LPF at all and never noticed any moire effect at all, mainly shooting landscape, cityscapes and family stuff.
 
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I mainly shoot aircraft with a few landscapes thrown in, would that be in the moire territory
 
Probably a bit more detail from the D800e, moire shouldn't be a problem for you but D800 is still a great camera at good prices now. :)
 
And to chuck another spanner in the works, I have been thinking of getting the D750 this decision is starting to get tough now.
 
I have the Nikon D800 and the Nikon D810 and there is significant difference between the two . So My guess it would be the same with the D800 v D800e.
New Nikon D810 can be got as a grey import new for around £1600 and used a lot cheaper. My advice go for the D810, only thing is more care has to be taken when taking a shot with the D810 as it is less forgiving.
Having said that it is a far better option than the others I am glad I made the choice
 
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Happens with fabrics a lot. I did a photo set of my mother who was wearing a yellow jumper and they were all ruined by moire and I looked like a real fool with my expensive camera
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
And to chuck another spanner in the works, I have been thinking of getting the D750 this decision is starting to get tough now.
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Unless you really want to print huge or would make use of very severe crops, I would take the resolution aspect of this decision out of the equation. I say this from the position of having chosen the D810 over the D750. I also had a D610 for a while so I have loads of files that are reasonably representative of a D750's output and loads of D810 files to compare to. If you zoom right in, you can see the difference and marvel at what the D810 can do but viewing whole image on screen or any regular sized print, you'd not tell them apart.

I based the decision around a couple of other factors but it was a close call. I do a lot of night photography and the viewfinder cover built in on the D810 is very handy. There are many work around for stuff like that but the convenience of flicking a lever was important to me. I like the electronic front curtain for landscapes though it only makes a difference in certain shutter speed ranges. And that was about it. The D750 appealed for the flip screen, the size and auto green mode. That last one, just so my wife can use the camera without me having to dial in some settings beforehand.
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
And to chuck another spanner in the works, I have been thinking of getting the D750 this decision is starting to get tough now.
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and to chuck another spanner in, you can always take pixels out but you can never add them in if they aren't there in the first place. :)
 
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