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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 Better sensor performance than the D3!!!
I am an amateur photographer; I had a D300 when I first shot with the D700. I was stunned by the quality of the photos in low-light and it wasn’t long before I traded in my D300.

I will not dwell on the technical specs that are available everywhere on the web, and I will not describe how it feels in my hand nor talk about any other subjective aspect of owning this camera.

I am writing this review solely to testify about the superb quality of the photos in low-light conditions. People who read the reviews are potential buyers and I feel they MUST know how great this sensor is. It’s not enough to say that “it goes to 25,600 like the Canon 5d mark II” without comparing the photos at the same ISO. Any manufacturer can go to 25,600 and produce photos that are just pure noise!

I had heard about the D3’s high ISO capabilities and thought the D700 was almost as good (being it’s smaller brother and having the same sensor) and I was very happy to own it. However, a couple of months ago I stumbled upon an independent “new website featuring the first database of objective digital camera image quality measurements entirely accessible via the internet”. I was surprised to see that the D700’s sensor had beaten its bigger brother’s on the Signal-To-Noise ratio scale, and by doing that, IT IS THE BEST SENSOR EVER PRODUCED when it comes to ISO performance according to the website: [...] . Some people say that it’s due to the sensor size, full frame (35mm) with only 12MP which makes each pixel relatively huge, which allows it to capture more light.

I really believe this is very important information for any shopper who is considering the D700 and especially the ones who are often confronted to low-light conditions.

5 Stars D700 – truly professional grade
I recently upgraded from a Nikon D-80 to the D-700. I was not sure that going from 10 to 12 megapixels was worth it, but the D-700 is better in so many other ways that I wish I had done this sooner. The controls are VERY well designed and organized. The low-light shooting is phenomenal. The 51-point autofocus and the auto exposure systems are very accurate and flexible. The 14-bit color depth option provides exceptionally smooth colors. All in all a truly professional camera that seems perfect also for the advanced amateur.

5 Stars Perfect
This is one of Nikon’s better camera and in fact I would say that it is the best in Nikons current lineup.

Integrated sensor cleaning. The D3 doesn’t have it or the top of the line D3X. If you don’t need more megapixels than 12 or you can’t justify $8,000 for a D3x this is basically a D3 in a smaller body. Personally I’ll take the ability to clean it’s sensor over the more expensive D3 that can’t.

FX. This is great because you get bigger photo sites which allows for greater high-ISO performance since there is more signal to noise at the pixel sites.

A feature I really like is the level in the viewfinder. OK actually you can program the function better to override the exposure indicator to act as a bubble level which is great for difficult shots in the mountains or around lakes and shorelines.

The viewfinder is another nice touch. Since it’s a FX you get a big viewfinder – much bigger to look though than say a D200/D300.

The interface on the LCD is better too. You can zoom in on the pictures using the + and – button instead of holding one button and turning the command dial like a D200. This allows one handed zooming. Also the LCD itself is much improved in resolution.

5 Stars Amazing!
I decided to buy a 2nd DSLR to go with my already-awesome D300 so I wouldn’t have to keep changing lenses on the fly and to also have a full frame camera at the ready. All I can say is that Nikon definitely got this one right! Unless you want the massive amount of megapixels in the D3 or D3x, there’s no reason to spend that amount of money when you can buy this beauty and the stellar 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for about the same price as the D3 body.

It’s built solid (just like the D300 and D3x). It’s a bit bigger than the D300, but not much. Feels good in the hands. While its not as fast as the D3, it’s up there and will meet even most sports-shooting needs – especially with the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.

While the price is certainly lower than the D3, don’t let that fool you into thinking this is a sub-pro level camera. It’s plenty good as a pro camera and I know pros who use it. So, if you’re looking to raise your photography game and graduate to pro-level full frame without breaking the bank or if you want to invest in a few great lenses and still own a full frame, this is your baby!

5 Stars hard to beat
with a full frame sensor that offers top of class, low noise hi ISO image quality, this camera is hard to beat. to do so you will spend at least twice as much for very modest improvements in IQ by going to 20+ MP sensor. do you need that? I don’t. This is a real still photographers camera. if you want video, then sure the canon eos 5d mark II will give you that with some limits, and without nearly as robust a focusing system. This camera is the camera i have been waiting for for years, and after having it in my hands for 9 months now, I havent had a single regret. awesome.

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