Re: D800 and lighroom 3

The Nikon D800 was first supported in Lightroom 4.1.

http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cam eras.html

Upgrade cost is US$79 (depending on where you live)

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom/buying-guide-upgrade s.html

Or download the free DNG converter, convert D800 Raw fiiles to DNGs then edit the DNGs.

http://www.adobe.com/go/dng_converter_win

http://www.adobe.com/go/dng_converter_mac