What was the Nikon D800 Release Date? Competition?

The Nikon D800 was announced on February 6, 2012. It was released later that month.

The Nikon D800E version was released in April of 2012.

Original Nikon D800 Competition

When the Nikon D800 was released, it competed against:

• Canon 5D mark III
• Sony A7R
• Sony A99
• Nikon D4

How old is the Nikon D800?

Counting from the release date, the Nikon D800 is 14 years old.

However, the D800 was made for several years before being replaced by the Nikon D810. Cameras manufactured later on could be a couple years younger.

Is the Nikon D800 Discontinued?

Yes, the Nikon D800 is discontinued. It was replaced by the Nikon D810.

Nikon is no longer selling the camera.

If you need a repair or service, check with Nikon Product repair page.

Nikon D800 SD memory cards are still being made. They are cheap and widely available.

Third party batteries are available for the Nikon D800.

The F-mount kit lens is discontinued. There are [many great lenses available for the Nikon D800](/nikon/d800/best-nikon-d800-lenses/.

Official Nikon D800 announcement: Expectations Surpassed: The 36.3-Megapixel Nikon D800 Is The Multimedia HD-SLR That Shatters Conventional Resolution Barriers For Maximum Fidelity