The Online Photographer rates D700 as best camera

Mike Johnston over at T.O.P. has finally revealed the top spot in his list of ten recommended cameras – and the award goes to the incredible D700.

But the D700 isn’t just a "D3 lite." It’s a different species of camera because it's got 97% of the image quality of the D3 and much of that camera's functionality in a more nearly camera-sized and half-as-expensive package. The more reasonable size and more favorable value equation actually make the D700 far more appropriate for, and (dare I say it) more useful to a much larger group of potential purchasers. And although it's expensive for most people, that really is a relative term. You could just as easily make the argument that it's very high-value, and I think you'd be right.

So his top ten list – which covers all cameras, not just DSLRs and not just digital - includes Nikons, Sonys, a few Panasonics, and a couple of Canons propping up the bottom.  Pop on over to The Online Photographer to read more, and why not subscribe to the excellent blog whilst you’re there?

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