Nikon D800, a 36.3-megapixel DSLR camera, unleashed

Nikon D800

Nikon Corporation announced Tuesday the release of its latest digital SLR model, Nikon D800.

Nikon D800 is said to have the world's highest effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels and is equipped with the new Expeed 3 image-processing engine and a 91K-pixel (approximately 91,000 pixels) RGB sensor for overwhelming definition and image quality. The new model will be featured in an exhibit at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show on February 9-12, 2012 in Yokohama, Japan. The exhibit is open to the public.

Here's how Nikon describes its new product:

"Sharper images, greater detail and incredible resolution – capture the big picture with the new Nikon D800. With a stunning 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 51-point auto-focus system and the ability to shoot full 1080p HD broadcast quality video the Nikon D800 takes your photography to the next level.

"With a huge 36.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor your photos will have more detail, than ever before. The sensor is 35.9 X 24 mm – producing such incredible detail, that the Nikon D800 can render textures and nuances equivalent to high-end medium format cameras.

"Built to help you capture stunning photos with ease, the new Advanced Scene Recognition System analyses the surrounding environment and automatically adjusts functions such as AF, AE and AWB with incredible accuracy.

"Suitable for professional photographers and enthusiasts who want to take their photography to new levels."