I had two occasions where my D800 displayed an error message and would not work. Both were my errors. Once I had a MF lens mounted but had failed to set it to the minimum f stop. That was fEE code. The other time I had a remote release attached which I had accidently placed into the locked on position for time exposures thus keeping the shutter open until I unlocked it. That was a blinking ERR code. Hopefully, yours is some unrealized error you can clear yourself without having to send your camera in.

RoldanImages said:
I got my D800 a month ago, last night my camera just crashed in a middle of my shoot.
The Flash is not working, the LED screen on the back is not working, Ive tried different SD cards. Prior to this the camera was working fine. The camera will not shoot pics or video and a Constant ERR message on the top of the screen.

The manual does not have a constant err, but a blinking one suggests this:
"Release shutter. If error
persists or appears
frequently, consult
Nikon-authorized
service representative"

The other message which looks similar is fEE and this is about a lens not being set to its minimum aperture. You might try removing the battery, charging it fully, then resetting the camera, if possible.

Also, make certain the camera is powered down before making any battery removal, card removal, or lens changing procedures.

yeah its something close to $250 in tax.

i've been waiting for the D800E, yes. I just wish B and H were a LITTLE more helpful. I don't need to know the specific date, just an estimate. Will I get it this month or will I be waiting until the first of next year?

Interesting question...but, only you have the answer.... if your tax is 7%...$210 dollars... Maybe you can work a deal on one and get them to throw in tax or split it with you. Or, sometimes if one pays cash, not credit card, you can get the discount of 2-3% that would go to the credit card company.

You must be waiting for a D800E, as B & H has the D800 in stock.

so my question is...should i keep waiting for b&h and the unknown wait line? or should i just go local and pay the higher price?

So I ended up sending my D800 in for several issues, most notbaly the Lockup issues which were persistent even after the supposed firmware and reccomendation to turn off stuff in the menu to fix it. Nikon had it for over a week and and it was listed as Major Parts replacements needed. Turns out the problem was the DC/DC converter which they completely replaced, along with some other minor stuff. I've now had my D800 back for about 2 weeks and so far it has been performing AWESOME!! I am keeping my fingers crossed and hope I didn't just jinx myself. But BIG THANK YOU to Nikon for fixing up my D800!!! It's nice to have your equipement work flawlessly- especially for that amount $$$$...

So if you are having constant lockup issues I would reccomend that you contact Nikon to send in for repair.

Happy that I waited for my D800 from B&H: Ordered May 10th, due for delivery on Monday August 27th.

darkgoob said:
By the way, has anyone seen if the D800 batteries are in stock anywhere?

I just picked one at best buy last week in Phoenix at Best Buy. They had 4 or 5 left and saw some at Best Buy in California a few days ago East bay across from San Fransisco. I think they were $59.

Thank you Rx4Photo.

Since it was friday morning I am half hoping it gets kicked out the door today, though even if it goes out Tuesday I get it before the weekend. The local HS team is playing at the NFL stadium and I will be there on the sidelines taking photos. I am hoping to be a 2 camera shooter for this event(D90 is my 3yr old body).

**Edit ... I have tracking information now. By end of day Monday it will be here. /dances ;-)

@Geoff_K, I also ordered my D800 from the Nikon store on a morning and had the shipping tracking number in an email that same evening. Also did 2 day delivery. Flawless transaction!

Thank you Yetibuddha. I will stop hitting refresh on my email client every 10 minutes then. LOL

I will be holding my breath until I get a tracking number. I opted for 2nd day air since it changed the $15 shipping to $35. For $20 to get it soooooooooner was worth it to me

By the way, has anyone seen if the D800 batteries are in stock anywhere?

Shutterbug in Portland, Oregon, has D800's and D4's in stock, and they ship to USA. Most states wouldn't have to pay tax :-D
Their # is 503-227-3456.

it took 24 hours or more to receive my confirmation on the sale from Nikon USA. So, you should be getting it at some point in the next day. Then it took a couple of days to get the shipping confirmation as I recall.

Since it had been an hour and still no email from Nikon, I called them. According to the rep I talked with my order is under review (whatever the heck that means) and I should get an email in 2 or 3 hours.

What the heck is there to review ? Check my CC ... yep plenty of room on the card to buy this camera ... ship it ... /sighs

I heard Adorama had some D800's

Nikon store lists buy now on the D800E ... I jumped on it. I am now waiting on the email confirmation, though my account on the site lists it as sold to me.

Now to tell my wife I spent ~$3300 ... ;- )

amazon had a D800E listed today for $3599.00 .. I checked back late this afternoon and it is down to $3499.00

odd thing is I am fairly certain it was Wolf camera earlier and now murphy's camera. strange to see a camera store overcharging on amazon under the main page, not a sub page where anyone can sell.

I got a shipment of extras! D800E's call or email me direct and I can guarantee you one to ship out tonight! I am authorized :) 1 800 235 4050 ask for pearl

There was a new D800 ready for delivery at my local photog store yesterday. They've worked through the backorders and are now waiting for buyers! A few 5D Mk IIIs as well.

Had my D800 a week today. My question is. My firmware version are A 1.00 B 1.01 L 1.006. What were the early D800/E firmware version's. Same or not.

Congratulations, Regulator75. I knew you'd be impressed.
Sharp image Bland. I've always had a thing for hot female bass players : )

Texan, you will appreciate it quite a bit. Have fun over the weekend playing with it.

I ordered my D800 from Adorama on March 24th. I received an email yesterday day informing me that my camera had shipped and I would have it by the end of business today. Its about time and I hope its been worth the wait.

Congratulations Reg!

@Bland - if you use a WB cap (expodisk or other) it really knocks the noise down even more. Although the concerts might go real funky then as well ;)