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Nikon D700

12.1 megapixels

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  • Expert Score (37)
    8.7 8.7 from 37 reviewers
  • Design (14)
    8.7 8.7 from 14 reviewers
  • Value for money (16)
    7.8 7.8 from 16 reviewers
  • Features (11)
    8.3 8.3 from 11 reviewers
  • Ease of use (18)
    8.8 8.8 from 18 reviewers
  • Performance (5)
    8.5 8.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Picture quality (14)
    8.7 8.7 from 14 reviewers
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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.

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
  • 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

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 1/800…

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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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Pros & Cons

  • strong construction, bright lcd, comfortable controls, fast shutter speed, easy to use
  • exposed lcd, complicated controls, battery life, no remote self portraits, focus options complicated
  1. Nikon D700

    Reviewer: Pop Photo
    25 April 2009

    Canonites have been clamoring for a followup to the full-frame EOS 5D for nearly a year now and there have been heavy rumors of its imminent arrival dating back to October 2007. However, while we're still waiting on a 5D Mark II, Nikon has stepped up to the plate with the new FX format (aka full frame) D700. And, given that it carries over most of the important features of the D3, Canon is going to need to have a serious response if they don't want to fall behind in the... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Dev Hardware
    15 April 2009

    It's sometimes tempting to wonder just what pioneering photographers like Paul Strand and Ansel Adams would make of modern photographic equipment. They had to win their understanding of light and composition the hard way. Out in the field, often with only the most basic equipment, they managed to produce images that still possess the power to startle a modern audience. Read more

  3. Nikon D700 review roundup

    Reviewer: Engadget
    24 March 2009

    Now that the dust has settled on Nikon's new D700 DSLR -- but hopefully not on that anti-dust 12.1 megapixel full-frame sensor -- we thought we'd toss together a few general impressions of the new mid-range pro camera. It's pretty much a landslide, the D700 is a major winner for Nikon. Sure, $3,000 is pricey, but for a camera that basically crams the full-frame imaging prowess of the D3 into the highly portable body of the D300 -- and left out only a few pro features in... Read more

  4. Reviewer: Let's go digital
    22 March 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    Nikon D700 digital SLR camera At the time I called the D300 a smaller version of the D3, but the Nikon D700 s really worthy of that name. This is an honor indeed because the professional Nikon D3 is a fabulous DSLR camera. In any case, until the D3x was introduced, it was Canon's top model ever. The Nikon D700 easily fits in this line of superb DSLR cameras. I wasn't able to find a lot of disadvantages of this camera, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Nikon... Read more

  5. Reviewer: The Star Online
    22 March 2009

    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

  1. The best

    Reviewer: W. T. Rogers, Amazon
    6 days ago See Product at Amazon ($2,999.00)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This one lives up to all the hype. I came out of a D200, and difference in image quality is immediately obvious. Of course, the move to FX comes with the ability to shoot with Nikon's pro lenses again, and the combo of the two gets you back to the kinds of images you remember from your film days. So ... the improvement is part camera, part lens upgrade ... but the results are just fantastic. Now I can use the same lenses for my D700 and my F4 body (backup) which makes... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Epinions
    06 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Just a few short years ago, "full framed" DSLRs belonged to the realm of the well-to-do and professionals. The Canon full framed models were priced beyond the reach of ordinary amateurs and enthusiasts.How times have changed. Now, for less than ... Read more

  3. Terrible support cannot download pics to computer

    Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ
    21 May 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    NEVER buy a NIkon product!!!!!!!!!!!! After hours of wasting time with tech support I was told to purchase a card reader to download pics to my computer. You would think if you purchased a $500 camera not including extras that Nikon would send you a card reader if they cannot fix their piece of crap camera. Tell your friends to avoid Nikon like the plague!!! Read more

  4. Superb image quality!

    Reviewer: weldonphoto, CameraWorld.com
    22 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more

  5. Reviewer: Edy Suter, buchmann.en
    10 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Lieferung war schnell und unkompliziert. Bin bestens zufrieden. Kamera scheint auch super zu sein. Danke und viele Grüsse Edy Read more

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