I just received a message from B&H regarding the D800E, which is on pre-order.  The title of the email is the same as the title of the message.  The main text of the message is given below (italics added):

You are receiving this message so we may address a concern of ours. Some customers might be unclear about the differences between the Nikon D800, and the Nikon D800E, and which camera is the best choice for them.

The Nikon D800 and D800E are similar cameras, based on appearance and most specs. However, there is one underlying difference that should be an important factor in deciding which camera is the right one for you.

The D800E incorporates optical glass between its optical low pass filter substrates, which has the effect of canceling the filter’s moiré and aliasing correction. The benefit is an increase in the sharpness and definition of your photographs. The tradeoff is a greater likelihood that you will incur moiré and/or false colors in some images. The D800E is best used in applications in which the photographer has absolute control over lighting and color balance.

With all of the hype surrounding the D800/D800E, it seems unlikely that anyone could be anything but abundantly informed of the differences.  Guess this is a due-diligence thing…

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