Nikon D700

The newest member of Nikon’s FX-format (full-frame) lineup looks to be a serious contender for nature shooters

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For the outdoor photographer who loves the full-frame capability and superb performance of Nikon’s top-of-the-line D3, but would prefer a smaller, lighter camera (and a lighter price), Nikon has introduced the D700. The camera shares many of the D3’s fine features, but is much more compact (albeit still quite rugged) and costs $2,000 less. The D700 even adds a few features not present in the D3, like a pop-up Speedlight flash unit and a sensor-dust reduction system.

Specifications

Image Sensor: 12.1-megapixel (effective) CMOS
Resolution: 4256 x 2832 pixels
AF System: 51-point
Shutter Speeds: 1⁄8000 to 30 sec.
ISO Settings: 100-25,600
Continuous Firing Rate: 5 fps
Recording Format: 12- or 14-bit NEF (RAW) and JPEG
Metering: 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix II, CW, 1.5% spot
Storage Media: CompactFlash (UDMA-compliant)
Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 inches
Weight: 35.1 ounces
Power Source: Li-ion battery EN-EL3e
Estimated Street Price: $2,999

Contact: Nikon, (800) NIKON-US, www.nikonusa.com

7 Comments

Dmitry39 makes this comment

D700 is great ;)

Thu Nov 6 07:38:30 2008
Canon 5D makes this comment

I think that Canon 5D is a very good choise as a digital camera.

Tue Oct 21 22:07:21 2008
dimitrius makes this comment

great review, thx

Wed Oct 15 18:49:11 2008
SublimePhoto makes this comment

I don't see any incorrect specs in this article after looking at Nikon's Website. They actually don't state the size of the actual image sensor in this entry, which is you're right MikeyBee, FX-format 36x23.9mm. But they do provide the correct resolution dimensions and the 12.1MP effective pixels CMOS sensor, and also mention that it is a full-frame camera, which is right.

Thu Aug 21 18:58:00 2008
Nikon D700 makes this comment

Nikon D700 the best digital camera.

Sun Aug 10 17:56:30 2008
MikeyBee makes this comment

These specs incorrectly state sensor size. It's an FX at 36.0 x 23.9mm.

Fri Aug 1 01:35:46 2008
Theodore makes this comment

A bit of a cut-and-paste error perhaps, as their is unrelated text re: Pentax and Samsung is this brief write-up.

Wed Jul 30 05:10:11 2008

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