I couldn't agree more with the consensus. First a big thanks to Tim and also to Jack. The slight difference in detail can be seen but how relevant it would be even if each file was used in a very demanding way, such as printing a very sizable large format print, I'd question if it would. In other words, not very much in my opinion.
Interestingly, I've previously compared pairs of DSLR's where one had their AA filter removed and there was far more of a striking difference then that being seen in the D800/D800E comparison. Something tells me the way Nikon implemented the multi layer glass orientation with regards to the D800E sensor, appears to have some sort of modifying effect as opposed to it simply having a single piece of protective clear cover glass over it's sensor. I'm still uncertain why Nikon did this, but something tells me the net result is the effect of something between having an AA filter and a camera without one, such as those that have their AA filter removed via an after market modification.
Dave (D&A)
Interestingly, I've previously compared pairs of DSLR's where one had their AA filter removed and there was far more of a striking difference then that being seen in the D800/D800E comparison. Something tells me the way Nikon implemented the multi layer glass orientation with regards to the D800E sensor, appears to have some sort of modifying effect as opposed to it simply having a single piece of protective clear cover glass over it's sensor. I'm still uncertain why Nikon did this, but something tells me the net result is the effect of something between having an AA filter and a camera without one, such as those that have their AA filter removed via an after market modification.
Dave (D&A)
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