Nikon D700 Digital Camera Review

Nikon D700

Digital Camera Review

4.3 Is it rational to call a $3000 camera a bargain? It is when it delivers nearly all the features of the company’s revered $5000 pro model, which is precisely the case with the Nikon D700. Basically the D700 takes the best parts of two established cameras and blends them seamlessly. The $5000 Nikon D3 contributes a full-frame 12.1-megapixel image sensor with low-noise performance that makes previously impossible photos as simple as pressing the shutter. From the Nikon D300 comes a nearly unchanged body that’s hefty but nicely balanced, tightly sealed against the elements and nearly 20% lighter than the D3. For the full rundown on one of the year’s most important cameras, read on.
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Specs Table
Nikon D700 Specs
Type Digital SLR  
Price 2999.99  
Length 5.80  
Width 3.00  
Height 4.80  
Weight 35.00  
Mega Pixels 12.87  
Effective Pixels 12.10  
Sensor Type 36.0×23.9mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)  
Image Size 4,256 x 2,832  
Aspect Ratio 3:2  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Unknown  
Media Type I Compact Flash  
Image Format RAW, TIFF, JPEG, JPEG+RAW  
File Size 4,256×2,832 to 1,392×920  
Lens yes  
Lens Mount Nikkor  
Compatible Lenses DX Nikkor, AF Nikkor, AI-P Nikkor  
Viewfinder Yes  
Diopter Adjustment –3–+1/m  
Frame Coverage 95%  
Magnification .72x  
LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD, 3 inch, 920,000ppi  
Mirror Quick return reflex mirror  
Auto Focus Type Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module with TTL  
Focusing Modes Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, Manual  
Focusing Points 51  
Detecting Range –1 – +19 EV  
Metering Modes Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot  
Metering Range 0-20EV  
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter  
Shutter Speed 1/8000 – 30s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV, bulb, X250  
Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20s  
Modes Programmed auto with flexible program (e); shutter- priority auto (f); aperture priority auto (g); manual (h)  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Yes  
Exposure Compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV  
Bracketing 2–9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV  
Built in Flash yes  
Sync Contact Standard ISO 519 terminal  
Flash Exposure Compensation –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV  
Resolution 4,256×2,832 to 1,392×920  
ISO Sensitivity ISO 200 – 6400, equivalent ISO 100 to ISO 25600  
White Balance Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005 segment RGB sensor); 7 manual modes with fine-tuning; color temperature setting  
Playback Options Full frame, thumbnail, zoom, slideshow, highlights, histogram, auto rotation, image comment  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Battery Power Source Rechargeable Li-ion 7.4 V/1500mAh  
Movie Mode no  
Storage Type Compactflash type I  
LCD Pixels 920000  
Resolution Maximum 4,256×2,832  
Resolution Minimum 1,392×920  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 9.32  
Resolution 10.27  
Noise Auto ISO 7.13   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 14.32  
Low Light 9.44  
Dynamic Range 9.50  
Size Portability 7.00  
Model Design Appearance 8.25   1.3 
Handling 7.50  
Control Button Positioning Size 10.00   1.85 
Front 8.00   0.65 
Back 9.00   0.75 
Left 6.50   0.5 
Right 7.00   0.5 
Top 8.50   0.75 
Bottom 8.00   0.5 
Menu 8.00   1.65 
Auto Mode 7.25   1.05 
Auto Focus 9.50  
Focus 8.50   1.5 
ISO 10.00  
White Balance 9.50   2.5 
Exposure 10.50   1.75 
Meterng 8.50  
Shutter Speed 11.00   1.75 
Aperture 0.00  
Custom Image Presets 0.00   0.5 
Drive Mode 9.00   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 9.25   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 8.50   2.15 
Playback Mode 8.25   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 9.00  
LCD Screen 9.50   1.75 
Flash 8.25   1.75 
Lens Mount 10.00   1.75 
Memory 3.00   0.5 
Battery 9.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 8.50  
Shot Shot 4.90  
Shutter Shot 3.38  
Software 5.25   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 8.50  
Direct Print Options 6.00   0.4 
Ease of Use 6.50   0.75 
Other Features 10.00   0.75 
Value 10.00   2.5 
Processing Speed 5.15  
Total (weighted)   692.59

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