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Nikon D700

12.1 megapixels

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  • Value for money (34)
    8.3 8.3 from 34 reviewers
  • Ease of use (32)
    9.3 9.3 from 32 reviewers
  • Picture quality (12)
    10 10 from 12 reviewers

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  • dust reduction system, with a deep buffer, udma compactflash support, includes new auto mode, superb print quality
  • big and heavy, not much

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Nikon D700

The Nikon D700 is a full frame (FX format) professional digital SLR featuring a 12.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor with a 36 x 24 mm size. With a full frame sensor, the D700 can be used with non-DX format F-Mount lenses without the crop factor. When mated with DX lenses, only a 24 × 16 mm portion of the camera’s sensor is utilized.

The camera offers 5 fps continuous shooting, a Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module (with up to 51 AF points) and Nikon’s EXPEED digital image processing.…

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Nikon D700

The Nikon D700 is a full frame (FX format) professional digital SLR featuring a 12.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor with a 36 x 24 mm size. With a full frame sensor, the D700 can be used with non-DX format F-Mount lenses without the crop factor. When mated with DX lenses, only a 24 × 16 mm portion of the camera’s sensor is utilized.

The camera offers 5 fps continuous shooting, a Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module (with up to 51 AF points) and Nikon’s EXPEED digital image processing. Other key features include Nikon’s Scene Recognition System, active D-Lighting (with Auto mode) and two Live View shooting modes (tripod or hand-held).

The D700’s 3 inch 920,000-pixel LCD monitor features wide-angle viewing up to 170 degrees as well as color calibration and brightness adjustment. The LCD screen is a low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with tempered-glass for added protection. The camera has a built-in flash with 24 mm lens coverage and i-TTL flash control.

The Nikon D700 offers the user the choice of saving pictures in uncompressed and compressed RAW formats as well as JPEG and TIFF (RGB) image formats. For storage, the camera features a Compact Flash memory card slot that offers UDMA CF card support.

The D700 measures 5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 inches (W x H x D) and is constructed out of lightweight and durable magnesium alloy. WIthout the battery, body cap and LCD monitor cover, it weighs in at 2.19 pounds. The camera also offers considerable protection from dust and moisture and also features Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System.

Connectivity options include a High-Speed USB port for interfacing with computers and an HDMI video output. The D700 is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery with the option of upgrading to the MB-D10 multi-power battery pack. The standard package also includes Nikon’s ViewNX photo management software.

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • 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
  • Storage media
    CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
  • Monitor
    3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
  • Exposure metering
    3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
  • Exposure modes
    Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
  • Interface
    Hi-Speed USB
  • Power sources
    One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e, or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries

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

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  1. Nikon D700

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    1 week ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The new D700 digital SLR camera featuring a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. Benefiting... Read more

  2. Nikon D700

    Reviewer: CNET
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

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

  3. Reviewer: Dc Resource
    2 weeks ago

    The D700 ($2999, body only) is Nikon's midrange, full-frame digital SLR. It takes everything that's great about the $4500 D3, and puts it into a midsize body that's not much larger than the D300. The D700's main competitors include the new Canon EOS-5D Mark II and the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900, both of which cost about the same. Read more

  4. Reviewer: The Star Online
    31 October 2008

    So is the D700 any good? The answer is yes. With the best of what the D3 has to offer jammed into a body that’s a lot easier to carry around, there’s very little to complain about. While it’s not a great leap in terms of new software features, what Nikon has added or changed deals directly with a couple of the criticisms I had of both the D3 and D300. For example, Live View can now be assigned to another shortcut button instead of the shooting mode dial, thus... Read more

  5. Nikon D700

    Reviewer: PDN Gear Guide
    21 October 2008

    Oct 2, 2008 By Dan Havlik The 12.1-megapixel Nikon D700 looks like a D3 on a diet. displayGallery(99328); After spending the last half decade in an apparent product development coma, Nikon has been on quite a roll lately, releasing two very well reviewed—here and elsewhere—digital SLRs: the Nikon D3 and the D300. But Nikon’s follow-up to those two cameras could be its most intriguing model yet: the 12.1-megapixel D700. It uses the jumbo-sized FX (aka... Read more

  1. Nikon camera

    Reviewer: gajjala.mayur, Ciao
    6 days ago
    Overall 10
    10
    Design 6
    6.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
     

    I have used most of Nikon cameras film and digital. My choice of the best Nikon manual film camera will be Nikon F2, AF film camera the Nikon F4 and finally the best Nikon digital will be the Nikon D700. Read more

  2. Lots of control, quality product

    Reviewer: Paul G-T, Digitaltrends
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I wanted a Full Frame all-rounder and having read reviews to death, settled on the D700. I was happy with my Eos 40d but no FF. I was concerned about swapping brands, as some lead you to believe you are effectively denouncing your family. I began to suffer from pixel envy and fancied the 5D Mk II however 10.1 mp on the 40d blew up just fine, so although I always love big numbers, I don't think it makes much difference and my experience so far reinforces this. I was... Read more

  3. Camera that lives up to its claims

    Reviewer: WD-45, CameraWorld.com
    4 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    D700 is great for low light photography ... church, school, indoor soccer. Get's the shots other cameras can't because of poor lighting. Read more

  4. Comments of newly purchased Nikon D700

    Reviewer: Robert L. Brewer "Brewerdvm", Amazon
    25 October 2008
    Overall 10
    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

  5. Reviewer: mb11040, PC World
    25 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    this is an amazing camera, probably the last one you will ever buy. the pictures are extremely clear. The camera is easy to use and extremely durable. I would highly recommend it to anyone that wants an easy to use and durable camera Read more

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