Nikon D700 (Body Only) Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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+ This digital camera scores high on image quality. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Cheaper than a d3 but more features like self cleaning sensor.” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 28 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.4
Ease of use	9.0
Features	9.4
Image quality	9.7
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.8
Overall rating	9.5

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Experienced amateur (2)

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Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “are professional photographers”

+ cheaper than a D3 but more features like self cleaning sensor.

- haven't found any yet..........

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26 of 26 people found this review helpful

purchased 24 Jul 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ solid build, professional quality

- none

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16 of 16 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Jul 2008

Score 9.0/10

stuart, Wirral , “pro phototgrapher”

+ Its a Nikon all my old lens fit

- A little heavy but none other than that

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11 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Nov 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Incredible quality, razor sharp at all apertures. Wonderful build quality.

- It is a little heavy!

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ totally excellent

- Reviewer left no comment

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

Sanjay, London

+ Awesome camera, much better in my opinion than the Canon 5D Mark 2 which I had for a month before returning it and buying the D700. Essentially a D3 in a lighter body, so the same top of the line AF, low noise and overall performance as Nikon's top end pro body. Canon deliberately crippled the 5D which has rubbish AF. So in my view no contest, and worth changing systems for.

- Only negative is the lack of video which doesn't matter to me and if you really care about it, the price difference between the 2 compensates for buying a video cam.

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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Professional photographer” More like this »

+ ISO Range, Speed of auto focus lock, low grain. Great colour rendition.

- Weight

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

+ Amazing image quality, I`ve given it a 9/10 for ease of use -only because this is my first DSLR so I guess if you have had a Nikon before it would be very similar and therefore easier to use.

- cost, but then compared with the D3 and D3x its not too bad!

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

Mike , Cranbrook Kent

+ Just fantastic picture quality

- A little heavy

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 29 Apr 2009

Score 10.0/10

Peter, Sale, Manchester

+ Superb picture quality with ease of use

- NONE!!

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

+ Has a great bomb-proof feel to it, and fantastic features which are easily accessable via a intuitive menu system

- weighs a ton (seriously, it's a beast), and it's going to take ages to learn what all the buttons do

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

Ian, Gainsborough , “Professional photographer” More like this »

+ Nikon quality

- Heavy

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Mar 2009

Score 8.0/10

Ray, Cheshunt, Herts , “Professional photographer” More like this »

+ nice feel to the body, easy to use, buttons in easy to use places, large viewing screen

- instruction over complicated, nikon software not on bridge in photoshop

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

+ A superb camera with no obvious faults

- None.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Kenny, Bolton

+ This is a fantastic camera.I have been dreaming about getting a D700 for a while and finally managed it.It does NOT disappoint.From an imager quality point of view it is amazing-even on a cheap 50 quid lens.For low light it cannot be beaten and is on a par with the D3 for low light usability.I highly recommend it and would NOT give it up now unless something better I could afford came through.No chance of me affording the D3xs then!

- I have not found any bad points with this camera.Its perfect!

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purchased 30 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Richard, Morpeth , “Professional photographer” More like this »

+ The scores speak for themselves!

- Nothing of any significance.

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purchased 07 Oct 2009

Score 10.0/10

ANDREAS, CYPRUS

+ "Auto" ADR mode.Ability to program the FUNC button to bring you immediately to your top item in My Menu .Easy to set the rear LCD to show what's going on, either with the dedicated rear INFO button, or better, by setting a Custom Function (CSM f1) to make the INFO panel appear on the back simply by rotating the power-switch to the illuminator setting.

- No professional 5:4 aspect ratio. The D700 finder doesn't use the red backlit AF sensor areas.The D700 has no second CF card slot for backup.

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purchased 13 Oct 2009

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Expert reviews for Nikon D700 (Body Only)

PC Advisor expert review - by Gavin Stoker

Sitting between the enthusiast pleasing Nikon D300 and pro-level Nikon D3 models, the newer 12.1Mp Nikon D700 suggests a 'best of both worlds' semi-pro option.

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reviewed 10 Nov 2008

Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	12.9

Optical Zoom Ratio	1
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	1
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	Compact Flash
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Video Recorder	No
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	147x123x77
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	995
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	4256x2832
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	8000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	30"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.

Also known as: D700 Body Only, Nikon D700 Body

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Manufacturer's Description

Nikon FX-format performance combined with superior mobility and functional versatility

Nikon’s original FX-format CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1 effective megapixels
Superior picture quality throughout a wide ISO sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 6400; can be set to ISO-equivalent 25,600
Incorporates Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image processing concept
Continuous shooting speed is up to 5 frames per second with the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, and up to 8 frames per second when using the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries
Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
Active D-Lighting automatically compensates highlights or shadows while you shoot, creating images with natural contrast — even in difficult lighting
Picture Control System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences
3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting situation
Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module featuring 51 AF points offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus
Two Live View modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor
3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
Built-in flash with 24mm lens coverage and Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control
Magnesium alloy used for the exterior cover, rear body and mirror box reduces weight and provides rugged durability
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls
Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A (optional) enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer
Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
Optional photo-editing software, Capture NX 2 allows users quick and easy photo editing

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