Nikon D700 Review:
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Key Features

  • Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED digital image processing, the D700 delivers breathtakingly rich image quality.
  • Broad ISO sensitivity up to 6400 and incredibly low noise: Super low-noise performance from 200-6400 ISO, with the added versatility of Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO).
  • Continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second: Shoot at up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack.
  • Three-Inch, super-density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with
    170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection assure confident image review.
  • Two Live View shooting modes: Choose from hand- held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements.
  • Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with extensive dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, the D700 merges pro D-SLR performance with expanded agility.
  • Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking: Exacting autofocus precision, plus three Dynamic AF modes.
  • Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System: Effective quad-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles.
  • 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Legendary Nikon exposure accuracy aided by an onboard database of over 30,000 images.
  • Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white balance detection and auto-focus performance.
  • Nikon Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences.
  • Active D-Lighting with NEW Auto mode: Unique three-phase dynamic control to capture previously lost details in shadows and highlights while maintaining normalized contrast.

Tech Specs

  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
     
  • Sensor Size
    36.0 x 23.9mm
     
  • Total Pixels
    12.87 million
     
  • Effective Pixels
    12.1 million
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L) 4,256 x 2,832
    (M) 3,184 x 2,120
    (S) 2,128 x 1,416

    DX-format
    (L) 2,784 x 1,848
    (M) 2,080 x 1,384
    (S) 1,392 x 920
     
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    5 frames per second
     
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    FX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
     
  • LCD Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
     
  • LCD Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
    Super Density
     
  • LCD Monitor Resolution
    920,000 Dots
     
  • LCD Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
     
  • LCD Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness, 7 levels
     
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
     
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.
     
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
     
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
     
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
     
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    • Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent), in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
    • Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
    • Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent), 1 EV step
     
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
    MicroDrive©
     
  • Storage System
    Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
    Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
    Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
    TIFF (RGB)
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21
     
  • Exposure Modes
    Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
    Shutter- Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
     
  • Metering Range
    1. 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-weighted metering);
    2. 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
     
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
    AI
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EVEV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
     
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
     
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
    From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
     
  • Shutter Release Modes
    LiveView [LV] mode
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second
     
  • White Balance
    Sun
    Shade
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Preset
    Fine Tune by Kelvin Color Temperature Setting
    Auto
     
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
     
  • LiveView Shooting
    Handheld mode
    Tripod mode
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram
    Highlight point display
    Auto image rotation
    Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
     
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    PAL
    HDMI
    10-pin Terminal
     
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F mount
     
  • Compatible Lenses

    1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported

    2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/image size

    3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II

    4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except auto-focus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II

    5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

     
  • Picture Angle
    Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
     
  • Viewfinder
    SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
     
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx. 95%
     
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -3 to +1m-1
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm
     
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
     
  • Interchangeable Focusing Screens
    No
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with superimposed AF points
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx. 0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity)
     
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
     
  • Depth-of-field Control
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus System

    Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points
    (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m)

     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    51
     
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
    Records values for up to 12 user selected lenses
     
  • Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual
    Auto
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
     
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 with 3D-tracking
     
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
     
  • Picture Control
    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Nine User-customizable settings
     
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Filter Effects
    Monochrome
    Red-eye correction
     
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
    Manual pop-up type
     
  • External Flash Shoe
    Yes
     
  • External Flash Shoe Type
    Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
     
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
     
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
    Also visible in LiveView Modes
     
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
     
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
    Yes
    Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
     
  • Flash Sync Speed
    up to 1/250
     
  • X-Sync Speed
    up to 1/250
     
  • FP High Speed Sync
    up to 1/8000
     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • Flash Control
    1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
    2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s
    4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800
     
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
     
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • Self-timer
    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
     
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
     
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
     
  • Battery Type
    Rechargeable
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • AC Adaptor
    EH-5a AC Adapter
     
  • Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
     
  • Image Comment
    Yes
     
  • Voice Memo Function
    No
     
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    1000 shots (CIPA)
     
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼-20
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
    Height 4.8 in. (123mm)
    Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    35 oz. (995g)
     
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
     
  • Optional Accessories
    MB-D10 Mulit-power Battery Pack, WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, 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, Software Suite CD-ROM 
     

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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