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Nikon D700

12.1 megapixels, first seen: 20 June 2008

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Best Price: 2019.00 USD

  • User Score (815)
    9.5 9.5 from 815 reviewers
  • Expert Score (45)
    8.8 8.8 from 45 reviewers
  • Design (20)
    8.0 8.0 from 20 reviewers
  • Value for money (32)
    7.7 7.7 from 32 reviewers
  • Features (29)
    8.0 8.0 from 29 reviewers
  • Ease of use (35)
    7.9 7.9 from 35 reviewers
  • Performance (26)
    8.4 8.4 from 26 reviewers
  • Picture quality (49)
    8.4 8.4 from 49 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • no excuses and take, image quality, camera help system, fast focus, like its close siblings
  • exposed lcd, less auto, osrc x, x d n d, mm_sr j x

The D700 extends Nikon’s range of FX format SLRs, incorporating groundbreaking technologies and performance into a discreetly-sized body. The highly sensitive 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor provides an (extendable) ISO range of 200 to 6400 and features a self-cleaning dust-reduction unit. Its EXPEED image processing engine enables the capture of images with superb detail and tonal gradation at up to 5 fps (8 fps with the optional MB-D10 battery pack and EN-EL4a battery). …

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
  • Picture Angle
    Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
  • Effective Pixels
    12.1 million
  • Image Sensor
    CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format
  • Total Pixels
    12.87 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image sensor self-cleaning function, Image Dust Off reference data acquisition (Capture NX 2 required)

Release Date

  • First seen
    20 June 2008

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Reviews of Nikon D700

  1. Nikon D700

    Reviewer: PhotographyBLOG
    3 September 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    It's practically impossible to review the Nikon D700 as a standalone camera, so many features and functions harking back to the earlier D300, the D3, or both. It's inevitable perhaps that it doesn't quite have the initial impact on the senses of its two predecessors as, by and large, we now know what to expect. If we're asking what the D700 misses, we can point again to the lack of a built-in sensor-shift image stabilisation system, which just forces users to invest in a... Read more

  2. D700

    Reviewer: Stuff.tv
    21 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    – also full-frame but 21MP – will steal the D700’s thunder almost as soon as its lightning’s struck. Read more

  3. Nikon D700 Review

    Reviewer: Professional Photographer
    17 June 2009

    The D700 is going to be popular, as indeed the EOS 5D was when it appeared on the scene. It will sell to top-end amateurs for sure, but this is a camera that professionals in all manner subjects will use too. Remember, the D700 uses the same innards as the D3, and our initial tests confirm results in the same awesome picture quality. At the moment the D700 is on the market for £2000 body only, but already we are seeing some retailers sneaking this down by £100. In... Read more

  4. Reviewer: Photo answers
    9 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Video tips from PhotoAnswers.co.uk. Get the best out of your D-SLR or digital compact with our practical advice, tips and reviews, or learn tricks and tips to enhance your images with software including Photoshop. Read more

  5. Nikon D700 Review

    Reviewer: CNET
    24 November 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

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

  1. Reviewer: Review Centre
    18 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 4
    4.0
    Features 4
    4.0
    Ease of use 2
    2.0
    Picture quality 5
    5.0
     

    Have to admit I am impressed with this Nikon D700 camera (purchased after some time pondering reviews etc). Ok not quite a D3. But close enough and a lot lower cost. Nice to buy something you don't regret buying! Read more

  2. Awesome Camera, But...

    Reviewer: Amazon
    24 March 2010 See Product at Amazon (3018.98 USD)
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I bought this camera to replace my aging Canon Eos 20d. The Canon had some features I liked, but I was disappointed in the focusing performance. After considering all options, I selected the D700 for two reasons: 1. I suspected that the focusing performance would be good. 2. I was intrigued by the high ISO performance. Results: 1. Focusing is INCREDIBLE. 2. Up to ISO 3200, you really cannot tell that the ISO is high. Sure, there is some increase in noise, but it is very... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Graham Karslake, Pixmania
    27 December 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Overall a great camera from Nikon, and a good way to find out why the pro's use this sort of gear. I cant really say much other than that. I do however find the optional battery grip has a rather cheap feel about it, but i'm not reviewing that here.... Read more

  4. Nikon D700 is the best fullframe DSLR, and Pro film SLR to digital transition

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    18 December 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I've been shooting since the film days with Nikon F-4, so I've invested in 5 lens, which I still use today, And I didn't want to use DX cameras, which would make wide angle lens pretty useless. So I waited to buy a digital SLR, until an affordable full frame came out, and this was the closest thing to happen. D3 is great, except it costs around $4500, so when the D700 dropped to $2300, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get behind the camera once more. Everything... Read more

  5. It's low light performance is breathtaking!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    12 July 2010 See Product at Amazon (3018.98 USD)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This review is from: Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera Body Only (Electronics) I compared the Canon 5D MkII/24-105mm f4 with the D700/24-70mm f2.8 & came very, very close to buying the 5D which would have meant sticking with Canon, not having to buy a RAW converter & complimenting my G10 with possibility of sharing flash guns. It was very close - I had to leave the shop & think over my choice. I ended up reading a couple of mags that reviewed both cameras & stuck to my... Read more

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