9.9 out of 10

Nikon D700

12.1 megapixels, first seen: 20 June 2008

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8.8
Design (17)

9.6
Value for money (26)

9.1
Features (17)

9.4
Ease of use (22)

9.6
Performance (6)

10
Picture quality (18)

9.9

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at september 6, iso and picture clarity, zoom display, internal af motor, no focal length factors

awkward combination of lcd, wish it had video, no movies mode, aperture setting, must purchase raw program

Manufacturer's Description

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.

Specifications

Effective pixels

12.1 million
Image sensor

CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format
Image size (pixels)

FX format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S] DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S]
Sensitivity

ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400

Release Date

First seen

20 June 2008

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Nikon D700

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Nikon D700

The Nikon D700 is a digital SLR that utilizes a 23.9 x 36.0mm CMOS sensor with 12. 1 million effective pixels that supports FX-format file with a maximum resolution of 4,256 x 2,832. The camera features a 5 frames per second Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution, a 3 inch diagonal LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor with Super Density and 920 K colour. The monitor has a 170-degree wide-viewing angle, 7 level brightness adjustments and a shutter speed range of 30 seconds to 1/8000 seconds. The camera supports CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) storage media, has hi-speed USB, HDMI, NTSC, PAL, and a 10-pin terminal interface. The camera also features in-camera editing like Trim, D-Lighting, Color Balance, Image Overlay, Filter Effects, Monochrome and Red-eye correction. It is powered by an EN-EL3e Lithium-ion battery, measures 5.8 in. (147mm) x 4.8 in. (123mm) x 3.0 in. (77mm) and weighs 35 oz. (995g). It comes with a MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D100 Video Cable, AN-D700 Camera Strap, BF-1A Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, BM-9 LCD Monitor Cover and Software Suite CD-ROM.

Features

The Nikon D700 is a dSLR that features a 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor, EXPEED digital image processing, ISO sensitivity up to 6400 with Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO) extended low sensitivity capabilities. It has continuous shooting of up to 5 frames per second as well as up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack. The camera features a 3 inch super-density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with 170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection, two Live View shooting modes (from hand-held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements), rugged magnesium-alloy construction with extensive dust and moisture protection and a shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles; 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking; Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System with ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles; and 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II. The D700 also features Scene Recognition System, 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences and Active D-Lighting with Auto mode which is a three-phase dynamic control to capture previously lost details in shadows and highlights while maintaining normalized contrast.

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Reviews of Nikon D700

Expert Reviews

Nikon D700 Review

Reviewer: Think Camera
26 August 2008

Overall 10

Design 10

Value for money 8

Features 10

Ease of use 9

Picture quality 10

Anticipate saving up a fair bit longer before you can ditch your DX lenses and buy a batch of full-frame covering FX equivalents, but the fact that the camera will work with both is a bonus. Full-frame is the way to go, and it's clear Nikon will be providing strong support in the future. Read more
Reviewer: DP Review
10 July 2008

Overall 9

Value for money 9

Features 10

Performance 10

Picture quality 10

Review based on a production Nikon D700 The introduction of Nikon's new D700 may have been one of the worst kept secrets in an industry with more leaks than the Titanic, but it was still something of a surprise coming so hot on the heels of the D3 and D300. Essentially a D3 shrunk down and squeezed into a body roughly the same size as a D300, the D700 is Nikon's first 'compact' professional SLR, and in its segment of the market will compete with the recently announced... Read more
Nikon D700

Reviewer: Camera Labs
1 August 2008

Overall 9

Nikon impressed us all with its D300 and D3 bodies, but many believed a combination of the two could yield something even more special. Now there's no need to wonder. By essentially squeezing the D3\u2019s full frame and high ISO quality into the D300\u2019s more portable and affordable form factor, Nikon\u2019s done just that with the new D700. As such it\u2019s hard not to be impressed by the D700\u2019s handling, performance and feature-set. After all, it inherits a... Read more
Nikon D700

Reviewer: infoSync World
7 November 2008

Overall 9

Regarding still image quality alone, the Nikon D700 is a prodigious force within the full-frame professional DSLR market. Its stellar high ISO performance propelled the camera above many of its competitors, including the Canon Eos 5D Mark II, and its overall image quality was some of the best we’ve seen within this class. The Nikon D700 features an excellent interface that offers some sort of external control for nearly every primary image adjustment we could ask for... Read more
Nikon D700 (body only)

Reviewer: CNET
19 November 2008

Overall 8

Design 8

Features 7

Performance 9

Picture quality 9

The bottom line: As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price. Read more

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Comments of newly purchased Nikon D700

Reviewer: Robert L. Brewer "Brewerdvm", Amazon
25 October 2008 See Product at Amazon ($2,699.95)

Overall 10

The camera has exceeded my expectations, due to work requirements I have not been able to use it as much as I want to. Also expected to take a trip, but that has been put on hold due to a medical issue. Anticipate being able to use the camera like I expected to shortly after 1 Jan 09. So far I love the camera. Comment Read more or see product
D700 Camera Exceeds Expectations

Reviewer: Jenny, WolfCamera.com
14 August 2009

Overall 10

I purchased this camera after using the D70 for 4 years and was trying to choose between a D200, D300, or D700 and price was a factor I'm glad I overlooked. The D700 is amazing - sharp, luminous photos, a sturdy heavy body, and I love the zoom option on the display. I check often to make sure my photos are in focus and sharp and this helps time and again. Even the on-camera flash is great - with a diffuser, it has saved me a few times when I don't have an off-camera... Read more
Great camera for Prosumer & Professional

Reviewer: William the photographer, PhotoAlley.com
15 May 2009

Overall 10

My review may be a little bias since I am a Nikon photographer since 1966 when I bought my Nikon F. I always like Nikon design, construction, quality and engineering. I am still able to use my 50mm F1.4 Nikkor and 55mm F3.5 Micro-Nikkor lens on the D700. Nikon has protected my investment. That said, I expect my camera to perform well at all photographic situations - from still life to fast actions. D700 delivers. Some of the features I like are low noise at high ISO,... Read more
Great camera for Prosumer & Professional

Reviewer: William the photographer, CameraWorld.com
15 May 2009

Overall 10

My review may be a little bias since I am a Nikon photographer since 1966 when I bought my Nikon F. I always like Nikon design, construction, quality and engineering. I am still able to use my 50mm F1.4 Nikkor and 55mm F3.5 Micro-Nikkor lens on the D700. Nikon has protected my investment. That said, I expect my camera to perform well at all photographic situations - from still life to fast actions. D700 delivers. Some of the features I like are low noise at high ISO,... Read more
Does Vignette Control help with using DX lenses?

Reviewer: Doctor.Generosity, Amazon
23 January 2010 See Product at Amazon ($2,699.95)

Overall 10

My personal career in Nikon photography began in 1965 with a Nikon F and five lenses I managed to import from Hong Kong. Today the Nikon D700 is the state of the art in digital cameras. I compared photos from the D700 at ISO 1600 with the same shot from my DX D60 (jpegs only) - and looking at fine detail, the image is much smoother and the noise much less. Amazing range of capabilities. Very good usability and a nice understandable manual. Allows photography up to ISO... Read more or see product