Nikon D700 12 1MP Digital SLR Camera Body Only

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 from Nikons legacy of imaging technology innovation, the D700 offers both advanced and professional photographers stunning image quality, accurate color reproduction and revolutionary low light performance.Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of features and innovations in a comfortably nimble platform. In addition to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon’s EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikons renowned 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera’s three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikons sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system.Nikons flagship FX and DX-format cameras, the D3 and D300 respectively, established new benchmarks for digital image quality, speed, and unmatched ISO performance. The D700 maintains this new measure with exceptional overall image quality, broad tonal range and depth, and extremely low noise throughout its native ISO range of 200 to 6400.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars My favorite camera
Over the last 50 plus years I have owned and used a box Brownie, a Kodak 120 folding camera, a Graflex, three Leicas (2 of which were IIIgs), a Canon AE-1, a Nikon N70, a Nikon N80, a Nikon D100, and a Nikon D200. This is the first camera I have really liked since the Leica IIIg. I have been using it with the 24-70mm f2.8 lens and the picture quality is excellent.

Other reviews will give you more details and comparisons. I will simply say that this is the first camera since the Leica IIg that puts all the controls that I actually use at my fingertips. Combining that with the bright, clear, viewfinder I feel comfortable with the camera and can concentrate on composing the photograph.

The only shortcoming that I have noticed is that occasionally photos seem overexposed by half a stop. That is a subjective impression and since I always do a lot of post processing it does not matter much. I have not conducted exhaustive tests but the tendency to overexpose seems to disappear if I shift from matrix metering to center weighted metering.

I doubt that I will ever upgrade this body. Instead I will invest in lenses.

5 Stars Nikon gets it right all around
As a former f100 owner, I have strange feelings of deja-vu holding this camera and looking through it.

And then I realize how far things have come in the past 9 years.

This camera is what many have been waiting for. And it’s about damn time!

Size? Check. Speed? Grab a grip and double check. Ease of use? Check. Compatibility with crazy old lenses? Check. Built in flash that commands useful multi light flash system that works in TTL? Check. Resolution for good 20×30′s? Check. Insanely high ISO that looks better than film at 1600? Check. (?!) 51 point AF with tracking across all the points? Check (?!) Same price as a new F5 in 2000? Check (?!)

I can almost hear Phil Collins…because I’ve been waiting for this camera, for all my life.

Ok, but in all seriousness, this camera can do it all. If it can’t, it’s YOUR shortcoming as a photographer.

Of course it doesn’t do video. Who cares?

Thanks for reading. Hope this has been useful.

5 Stars Perfect, a dream come true!
I started with the Nikon D50 went to D80 D300, and wanted to move to full frame but the D3 was just to expensive for me. Once the D700 came out I was trilled to find it very similar to the D3, I order one immediately and it was the best decision ever.

I work as a wedding photographer and love full frame. I used the Canon 5D and 5D Mark II and was surprised how slow in terms of operation they where in comparison to the D700. When moment are happening I need a camera that reacts as fast as I do and I’m happy Nikon made it.

Amazing Low light, speed, easy of use, and now in a smaller package. What more can you ask for.

5 Stars Full frame photos on a DX body
Full frame (FX) in a DX-size body. As easy to use as a D300 and really excellent image quality, especially in dim light. Very good for street photography when you prefer to keep a low profile. High ISO shooting without the noise of a DX sensor is the main reason that I purchased this camera body. I have a D3s body for REALLY low light/High ISO, but you aren’t going to EVER be inconspicuous with a D3. This camera is virtually the same size as my D300s and even shares the MB-10 grip. Excellent. I have to look/touch closely to tell which body I have in the dark.

5 Stars Excellent FX Digital Pro SLR Camera
I have been a Nikon user for long time and I’ve always liked the picture quality, ease of use, and the ergonomics of Nikon cameras compared to other camera brands. I have done an extensive research on full frame (FX) digital SLR cameras and the D700 is by far the best FX digital SLR camera on the market. The picture quality is awesome and it’s performance at high ISO is superb. Be sure to use pro-grade lens and fast CF card (e.g., Sandisk Extreme UDMA) to get the best out of this camera.

Here are my setup:

Nikon D700 with MB-D10 Battery Grip with EN-EL4a battery

Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8

Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8

Nikkor 50mm f1.4

Nikkon SB-800

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