Used Nikon D700 12.1 Megapixel Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body

Item Note: Moisture under LCD screen; Peeling rubber; Heavy wear

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  • Nikon D700
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2020-05-12T06:42:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great intro into FX cameras

Had a d5100 but was being let down by the limited AF and missing a lot of shots. I had considered a d7*** series cameras but I has always wanted to get into full frame so I figured I'd take a shot on a used d700. Wow, I'm glad I did. I got one listed as "good" so I wasn't sure what I'd get. The thing is great, rubber pads have a little wear and a couple scratches but who cares. Shutter count is only 55k to. I was hoping I would get to use some of my dx lenses, at least in the middle of their zoom or with some crop but honestly the results were a little disappointing. That disappointment being said I'm blown away with how cheap you can get the older lenses without the AF-S motor used. The build quality is stout all the setting you need to change have buttons on the body so you don't have to dig through menus. Photo quality is excellent despite being older with low pixel count, I'm not much of a pixel peeper, I prefer to just look at the photo full screen on a 4k monitor to judge quality, not zoomed into 8000%. Photos are sharp on my 50mm 1.8, but I got sharp photos on my d5100 to, but the depth of field of the fx sensor is something you can't quantify until you see it. This thing just blows out the background into cream in a way my d5100 couldn't. I only print 13x19 so the 12mp sensor is fine for my needs and probably yours to. If you need a file that can print on a poster you're probably not searching for bargain basement deals on 12 year old cameras... I will say this thing is big, heavy, and loud compared to my d5100, like really loud. That doesn't matter to me one bit but if you try to use it to take pictures in the front row of a wedding or in church you might get some dirty looks... I will say this is can't really be used as a point and shoot like the newer dx cameras can, you need to at least have an understanding of how cameras work and how to adjust the various AF and AE settings, along with the usual exposure parameters. The settings are a little to complex for that, you would need to know how to adjust all the settings just to get it into something resembling "auto mode". But if you've outgrown your dx camera and are looking for a little more control and capability then this thing is great.

TRAVIS B.

2015-05-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy!!!!

Absolutely loving my D700!!! I use it for portraiture, landscape and real estate photography. It has been a perfect upgrade from my D90.

TY T.

2014-04-14T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Professional Camera

First of all, I love this camera. I've used the D800 and D700, and honestly, the D700 has a faster shutter speed and doesn't take up a huge amount of space with a ridiculous 36megapixel sensor. I bought this from Adorama, and I'm very pleased. The condition is nearly perfect and their customer service was excellent. I didn't receive some cables and a camera strap, but after emailing customer service, I received one in a few days! Thank you Adorama! I just recommended more friends to buy the D700 from Adorama.

Joseph L.

2014-04-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this camera!!

I've been shooting with a Nikon D700 for several years. Nikon has discontinued this model, so I was very pleased to find a good used one. It's now my primary camera.

bphoto

2014-04-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best full frame cameras avail

I shoot full time for a living and my gear needs to work under all kinds of conditions. Even though does not put a rating on their weather sealing, it seems to work.

Mark L.

2014-03-31T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera one of the best

Takes clear picture and it's easy to use Great for portraits nature and airshow pictures It's all good one of best camera on the market

ZELJKO B.

2014-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Work Horse

This is my 4th D700. I shoot weddings so I need backups. My first D700 was bought in 2009 and is still in service today with over 218,000 actuations. It is tough to beat this camera. The low light performance is amazing and the dependability of the camera has yet to be matched.

BRYAN H.

2013-10-21T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Can't have enough of these

I own the D600 and love it, but purchaesd the D700 primarily for its potential to shoot 8fps with grip for sports assignments. The D700 immediately feels better in my hand and the additional button for AF-ON was a big bonus. Despite having less megapixels and lower dynamic range than the D600, the D700 is still very capable and I would recommend it to anyone. Not to mention I can shoot at ISO 6400 on the D700 and know I'll have acceptable images.

TAE D.

2013-06-11T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great FX camera from Nikon

This is a great camera with excellent image quality, excellent autofocus capability, build quality, good low ISO performance and ergonomics. It is hard to take a bad shot. Cons: 1) The camera is a bit heavy 2) I had trouble with the software installation on mac. May be it is a one off issue. 3) Beyond ISO 4000, the images are a bit noisy.

Samrat

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Review of Nikon D700 Digital SLR Camera

Cons: 1) ISO performace above 4000 is not that usable. 2) The Nikon Sofware does not seem to work properly in Mac. 3) The picture data is not visible after dowloading the pics to laptop. I previously used pentax and it showed the picture details like ISO/Focal length/shutter speed etc. 4) The shutter is a bit loud. Pros: 1) Great picture quality and images in ISO 3200 are very nice as well. 2) Auto focus is very good. 3) Well built body Overall staisfied with the product.

SAMRAT B.

2013-05-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Used Version Rocks

I purchased this camera used as an upgrade to my D200. And while it has some signs of wear. It works perfectly. The jump in picture quality is noticeable to my family and clients. I couldn't be happier. Also the shipping was ultra fast (I opted for the overnight) and relatively inexpensive

JW

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Dust on sensor

I own the d300 as well as the d700. I was expecting much better iso from the d700 and was disappointed. The shutter speed only goes to 8k which is the same as my d300. This camera came with a very dirty sensor as well.

photochick

2013-04-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dream Fulfilled

For 30 years I have owned Nikon cameras and when the D700 was released, I knew it was a great camera. Unfortunately, at the time, there was no way I could afford a camera of that magnitude. So at the time I bought a D80. Great camera, and I was able to take great shots, but I have always been frustrated with the low-light ability particularly when I needed to use a longer lens. I honestly never even thought about buying a used camera, and then I saw this D700 pop up on Adorama in "D" condition. I couldn't resist and bought it immediately. The camera is already everything I hoped it would be. The pictures are amazing! I spend my days anxiously waiting to get home to take more pictures with it. I will also comment that Adorama was great. The product was as described -- it essentially looks and performs like a brand new camera. And I received the camera very quickly and well wrapped. I couldn't be happier with the camera and my experience with Adorama. Thank you.

Capture M.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful Product!

I bought this used camera for a backup body. The quality said it was an E-, and to be honest, this camera had only a tiny scratch on the bottom from tripod use. It is in tip top shape, and I am so glad I found it!

Sarah

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best FX camera for the money

Wedding and portrait use.

ISO P.

2013-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Product was exactly as stated in ads

bought my first Nikon in 1983. Love this camera....smart and easy to use. "if it's not NIKON, you don't have your GAMEON"

DOUG C.

2013-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pristine condition!

I own a D700 that I bought new from Adorama. i was looking for a second body and my salesperson told me about this used D700. I couldn't be happier. It appears brand new.

Symbol

2012-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Camera from Trustworthy Used Dealer

I love this camera. By far my favorite ever. With the new D800 that costs twice as much, this camera is a bargain. Adorama is a trustworthy used dealer. I would buy a used camera body from them anytime.

Dave

2012-09-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Camera

Cheerleading Band concerts (in very low light)

PhotoFan

2012-09-02T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Sports Camera

Great camera - perfect for low light sports

ANN A.

2012-08-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

D700 - Great camera. Happy with purchase

I bought this camera as a upgrade to the D300 I purchased from Adorama. I do event, airplane, employee, landscape and aerial photography. Great camera.

ACCOUNTS P.

2012-08-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome camera

Low light is great

Nikon n.

2012-08-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A fantastic full frame bargain!

I have had the camera for only ten days, and have only used it for some bird photography, but I do believe I will enjoy even more than my D300s. I look forward to using this camera for landscape photography of the Palo Duro Canyon, some macro shooting of flowers in the area, and some weddings coming up soon. My Nikon D300s has done great in those situations, but I see the D700 as better in those settings. I will use my D300s when I shoot migratory birds here in the Texas Panhandle.

Roger W.

2012-08-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So good!

Wow. All of those people weren't lying when I'd hear about the D700. Yes, it's been out for a few years and the D800 is out now. But if you're not planning on blowing up pictures for billboards, don't have the space to store huge RAW files, and don't need video then the D700 is perfect for you. You'll see the advance in image quality immediately when you move up from a consumer DSLR to the D700. The only thing I wish the D700 had was dual memory card slots, which is something the D800 does have. Great camera.

Jared C.

2012-08-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Repeat performance

Initially I bought a D700 a few years ago for my personal camera but the quality of the images is so good, the camera is so built so tough and it is so versatile that it became the go-to camera for my job. That camera as been taken into situations that exposed it to heat, dust, moisture, being clunked around in field equipment and used in close proximity to high-voltage electrical components. It has performed consistently well throughout, hasn't skipped a beat. It is reliable like no other Nikon or Canon product we use here. When it was time to cycle out an older Nikon in the company camera fleet, I began the research, thinking I'd probably go with the D800 since the price tag on another D3x or even a D4 wasn't justifiable in our economically-constrained budget these days. Then I started the research... I use a production camera to shoot video, so didn't need to pay extra for that feature on the D800. I require full-frame because many of the images I provide are used in large visual displays and nearly all of the Nikkor lenses are full frame as well... In addition, the comparison shots I was taking between the D700 and the rented D800 I tried out were virtually identical – save in overly extreme 6400+ ISO scenarios (where the D800 seems to perform slightly better) that I wouldn't have a reason to be shooting in anyway. The only drawback is that is a bit heavy to carry around in the field, but I think it's a worthwhile trade-off for a sturdily-built work horse camera. Once I managed to find a D700 in stock, I jumped on it knowing full well that model is probably going to be very hard to find in another year or so. Very glad the D800 was released, thereby pushing the price on the D700 down. Thanks Nikon, everyone won when you did that!

LISA S.

2012-07-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As They All Say

This camera is as everyone says. I will not bore you with all my details. All I will say is I came from a Nikon D40 I used for 6 years to a D90 last year to a D700 just now. This camera is fantastic and I recommend getting it at a discount price now! I didn't need the hassle or headaches of the D800 and went with a less expensive, more managable (pixel wise), and almost perfect camera. Adorama was awesome, shipped it to me perfectly, and had it the next day. Thanks!

Thomas S.

2012-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful Upgrade

I just upgraded from a D80 and the difference between the two is like night and day. The ISO capabilities alone make this camera worth the purchase. The ages are stunning and I would definitely recommend this camera.

aimee

2012-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Step up to Full Frame

This is a step up from my D300s. Controls are almost identical so it was an easy transition. The autofocus is fast and sharp. The images are so sharp. I little bit bulkier than the D300s. Worth the extra weight. Couldn't justify the cost to get the D800 at this time.

LEO M.

2012-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon D700 Rocks!

amazing camera! my only regret is that i didn't purchase it sooner!

Kerri

2012-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

MY FIRST FULL FRAME/USED CAMERA

I was a little hesitant at first to purchase a used camera, especially when I was going to pay 2K for a full frame. I took the leapt trusting that Adorama would help me out in the event that I found something wrong with the product. As soon as it arrived, I was ecstatic at the almost new condition in which I received the camera. The actuations were minimal compared to the life of the shutter. The camera has performed on point since day 1. No problems yet.

ELIZABETH M.

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Nikon D700 Specifications

  • Type

    Single-lens reflex digital camera

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F bayonet mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

  • Picture Angle

    Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)

  • Effective Pixels

    12.1 million

  • Image Sensor

    CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format

  • Total Pixels

    12.87 million

  • Dust-Reduction System

    Image sensor self-cleaning function, Image Dust Off reference data acquisition (Capture NX 2 required)

  • File Format

    1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed
    2) TIFF (RGB)
    3) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic
    (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); [Optimal quality] compression available
    4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

  • Picture Control System

    Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted

  • Storage Media

    CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)

  • File System

    Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, Pictbridge

  • Viewfinder

    SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism

  • Diopter Adjustment

    -3 to +1 m-1

  • Eyepoint

    18 mm (-1.0 m-1)

  • Focusing Screen

    Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with superimposed AF points and framing grid lines

  • Frame Coverage

    Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)

  • Magnification

    Approx. 0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)

  • Reflex Mirror

    Quick-return type

  • Depth-of-field Preview

    When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)

  • Lens Aperture

    Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button

  • Shutter Type

    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

  • Speed

    1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb; X250

  • Flash Sync Speed

    X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)

  • Release Modes

    1) Single-frame [S] mode, 2) Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode, 3) Continuous High-speed [CH] mode, 4) Live View [LV] mode, 5) Self-timer [mark] mode, 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode

  • Continuous Shooting Speed

    With Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e: 1-5 frames per second in [CL] mode, 5 fps in [CH] mode
    With Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion
    Battery EN-EL3e or AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5: 1-7 frames per second in [CL] mode, 8 fps in [CH] mode

  • Self-timer

    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s

  • Metering

    TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

  • Metering System

    1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
    2) Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
    3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

  • 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 68°F/20°C)

  • Exposure Meter Coupling

    Combined CPU and AI

  • Exposure Modes

    1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture- Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

  • Exposure Lock

    Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

  • Exposure Bracketing

    Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)

  • Sensitivity

    ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400

  • Active D-Lighting

    Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]

  • Autofocus

    TTL phase-detection AF, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 68°F/20°C); AF fine tuning possible; AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3 m)

  • Lens Servo

    1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder

  • Focus Point

    Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points

  • AF-Area Mode

    1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-Tracking)],3) Auto-area AF

  • Focus Lock

    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-point AF in AF-S)

  • Built-in Flash

    Manual pop-up type; guide number of 56/17 (ISO 200, ft./m, 68°F/20°C) or 39/12 (ISO 100, ft./m, 68°F/20°C)

  • 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, 800, 600 or 400
    2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s 4) Distance-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, 800

  • Flash Sync Modes

    1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync

  • Flash Compensation

    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

  • Flash-ready Indicator

    Lights when Speedlight such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output

  • Accessory Shoe

    Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock

  • Sync Terminal

    ISO 519 standard terminal

  • Nikon Creative Lighting System

    With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only), supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock; built-in flash can be used as a commander

  • White Balance

    Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor);
    Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; white balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3

  • Modes

    Hand-held mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors)
    Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a specific area

  • LCD Monitor

    3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

  • Playback Function

    Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters)

  • USB

    Hi-Speed USB

  • Video Output

    NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available

  • HDMI Output

    Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type C mini connector is provided; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available

  • Ten-pin Terminal

    1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
    2) Remote control: via Ten-pin terminal

  • Supported Languages

    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

  • Battery

    One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e

  • Battery Pack

    Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ENEL4a/ EN-EL4 (battery chamber cover BL-3 required) or EN-EL3e, or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries

  • AC Adapter

    AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 (optional)

  • Tripod Socket

    1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

  • Temperature

    32-104°F/0-40°C

  • Humidity

    Under 85% (no condensation)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in./147 x 123 x 77 mm

  • Weight

    Approx. 2.19 lb./995 g without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

  • Warranty

    Nikon warranty

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About Nikon D700 12.1 Megapixel Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body

FEATURED REVIEWS

Amazing camera! Better than Canon 5D!

By Enrique F.

If you do studio work, you already know you need a full-frame camera for low-noise. Right now, the D700 is the best for low-noise. 12mp is ample for medium-large prints (24mp is for huge gigantic posters that no one will ever print - don't waste your money on that). If you want clean, crisp pictures, the D700 just works every time, even in low-light. In fact, the D700 is the best in low-light. I have seen the Canon 5D and worked with the Canon 40D and the D700 blows them away. Use this ...

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A great camera

By Scott

This is probably one of the best purchases I've made in the way of cameras. The high ISO performance is phenomenal, as is the burst rate. Unlike Canons, almost any F-mount lens since 1977 will work with this camera, and pre-AI lenses from as far back as 1959 can be modified to fit. (My oldest is a circa 1964 200mm Nikon Q lens.) This is really the camera the D300 should have been since it is essentially the best of the D3 in a smaller package. It may not have a movie mode like the 5D Mar...

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The first Nikon FX-format camera, the D3, produced a quantum leap in digital photography that forever changed the way professionals are able to work. Now, with the launch of the second Nikon FX-format camera the Nikon D700 you can achieve, in a smaller, lighter design, many of those same extraordinary imaging feats that made the Nikon D3 an immediate legend. Like the D3, the D700 transcends the expectations of the world's leading photographers, in an agile body developed from the award-winning DX-format D300.

In soft, subtle lighting, it captures seductively smooth tones with astonishingly rendered detail easily. In low-lit situations, it delivers virtually poisefree images for impeccable results at up to ISO 6400 easily. And if you're faced with constantly changing lighting conditions, the D700 handles these complex exposure changes with ISO sensitivity auto control easily. When your day is long and demanding and you need to travel light, you'll appreciate this camera's portability, responsiveness and finely balanced handling.

And when you need more speed to capture a crucial moment, the D700 delivers with the option of a multi-power battery pack that gives you up to 8 frames per second, continuous shooting. Whether your subject's fast, slow or still, you'll capture it with tack-sharp precision using Nikon's exclusive 51-point AF system easily. Every aspect of the D700 has been carefully engineered, to provide you with the freedom to work efficiently and with the utmost sensitivity, as a natural extension of your personal vision.

The D700 achieves a remarkable distillation of the finest imaging performance digital photography can offer. The D700's 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS image sensor provides exceptional image quality throughout its remarkable ISO sensitivity range. A large pixel size of 8.45 µm allows for an extremely low signal-to-noise ratio and a wide dynamic range. The 12-channel readout enables accelerated information transfer, allowing the D700 to shoot at speeds of up to eight frames per second at full resolution (using the optional MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack) and quickly write image data onto the CompactFlash card.

The D700 offers a versatile base ISO range from 200-6400 but can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2) affording photographers the new-found confidence to shoot in the widest variety of lighting conditions from the brightest midday sun to dim interiors. Images previously thought to be impossible to create without complex lighting set-ups or lengthy post-processing are now captured easily and faithfully with the D700, unleashing new and diverse shooting possibilities

Nikon D700 12.1 Megapixel Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body Features

  • The NIKKOR lens advantage: Nikon FX format enables photographers to again take advantage of the familiar Characteristics of 35mm film photography & Nikon has adapted the specific characteristics of a wide range of NIKKORs, Both old and new, to the D700's Nikon FX-format sensor for superb results
  • Lateral chromatic aberration reduction: Color fringes, also known as chromatic aberration, are generated because varying wavelengths of light result in slightly different magnifications. To overcome unwanted effect, D700 incorporates Nikon's exclusive lateral chromatic aberration reduction function
  • Integrated Dust Reduction System: Nikon meticulously developed this system, analyzing the characteristics of a myriad of image-degrading particulates so as to fully evaluate performance and reliability in a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels
  • Your foundation for exceptional images: The 12.1-megapixel Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor Incorporating the same Nikon-original FX-format CMOS imaging sensor developed for the groundbreaking D3, the new Nikon D700 delivers immaculately clean images
  • Rich tonal gradation, wide dynamic range: 14-bit A/D conversion followed by 16-bit image processing another key to the D700's outstanding image quality is Nikon's powerful, state-of-the-art EXPEED image-processing, a technology it shares with the D3. Rich data captured with the Nikon FX-format
  • Clean files from ISO 200 through 6400: The D700's high signal-to-noise ratio contributes to impeccably clean image files across the broadest span of ISO settings. The D700's standard range extends from ISO 200 to ISO 6400 and whichever setting you select, the D700 delivers outstanding image quality
  • Comprehensive strategy to reduce noise: D700 is designed to reduce noise even before the menuactivated High ISO NR settings are applied. And at higher ISO settings of 2000 and over, with the High ISO NR turned on, it's activated automatically but in a manner designed to give you rich, satisfying
  • Superior results instantly, even in difficult lighting conditions: Access to high ISO settings that deliver superior image files gives you so many more exposure options for shooting exceptional pictures in situations that were formerly beyond your grasp
  • Auto ISO setting for shooting opportunities where you need to deal with constantly changing light, ISO sensitivity auto control can be a major advantage, eliminating the need to sacrifice either aperture or shutter speed
  • Active D-Lighting: Automatically regulating the dynamic range when the contrast is too great lets you preserve highlights, such as those in the sky or a clear halo around the sun and shadow details
  • 51-point AF system: The strategically positioned 51 AF points of the D700's Multi CAM 3500FX AF sensor module are identical with those of the D3 and keep your subject in focus, even with quick and/or erratic subject movement, across a wide extent of the frame
  • Versatile AF area modes: The D700's three AF area modes Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF and Auto-area AF prepare you for any shooting situation. With good light control and a static subject, Single-point AF ensures that the most important element in your composition
  • Speed, response and power at up to 8 frames per second: With a startup time of 0.12 seconds and shutter release time lag as short as 40 milliseconds (CIPA standard), the compact, lightweight D700 combines speed, response and power to rival the professional Nikon D3
  • Scene Recognition System: Nikon's revolutionary Scene Recognition System redefines scope, accuracy & performance of Digital SLR automatic control. One way it does this is by expanding the potential of the renowned 1,005 pixel RGB sensor far beyond 3D Color Matrix Metering II and iTTL flash control
  • Precise color information for outstanding AF accuracy: The D700's precise color information readouts deliver auto focus subject identification and tracking performance that no other camera maker can imitate
  • Highly sophisticated auto and flash exposure results: Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II has long been praised by discerning professionals for its superior and consistent accuracy
  • 40-millisecond shutter response: The D700 works as fast as you do, enabling you to capture the precise moments you want. That's why the shutter release time lag was cut to an industry-leading 40 ms (CIPA standard)
  • Function button enables instant shooting in NEF: The D700 features a function button you can designate for shooting in NEF
  • Easy-to-view camera setting display: All of your settings are easily confirmed in the large, high-definition LCD with clear, easy-to-read fonts. You can choose to display information with black lettering against a white background or vice versa
  • Info button: Pushing the info button twice takes you directly to useful features such as Picture Control, Active D-Lighting and Noise Reduction.
  • Comprehensively sealed against dust & moisture: The D700 goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dust & even electromagnetic interference
  • Durable, high-precision shutter unit: Tested on fully assembled cameras, the D700's shutter unit has been proven through 150,000 cycles under the most demanding conditions
  • Large, bright viewfinder: Put your eye to the D700's large circular eyepiece and rediscover why a camera's viewfinder experience cannot be taken for granted. One look through a D700 confirms that superior viewfinder design is at the heart of single-lens reflex camera handling
  • 3-inch, 920,000-dot LCD: The large, high-resolution color LCD monitor delivers bright, crisp image playback, with enlargements up to 27x (large-size images in FX format), for immediate and precise image confirmation
  • Precision-cast magnesium alloy body: The D700 features rugged, durable and lightweight magnesium alloy for the body, exterior cover, chassis and mirror box, to protect the advanced technologies within and ensure its ability to perform in the most demanding shooting conditions
  • 0.12-second start-up time: As with all other Nikon digital SLR cameras, the D700's power switch is conveniently located in front of the shutter release button for natural, fluid operation. Start-up time has been minimized to 0.12 second to ensure you're ready for every shooting opportunity.
  • Mirror balancer for longer viewing time: When the shutter is released, the mirror cycles up and down at a very high speed. Nikon's unique precision mirror balancer instantly cancels mirror bounce by absorbing shock. As a result, the viewfinder blackout time and mirror movement noise are minimized
  • Long-life battery: sing the EN-EL3e, the same battery used in the D300, the D700 lets you shoot up to 1,000 frames per charge (CIPA standard) thanks to intelligent power management. And by adding the EN-EL4a in the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, you can shoot up to 2,900 frames
  • Multi-Power Battery Pack: MB-D10 (option) The optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, which uses one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e or eight AA-size batteries, is equipped with a shutter-release button, AF-ON button, multi selector and main- and sub-command dials
  • Inspired layout, intelligently applied ergonomics: The D700 gives you easy access, via buttons, to functions often required while shooting, eliminating the need for time-consuming menu searches. The size and layout of all buttons and dials have been optimized to reduce the chance of error
  • Live View with high-resolution, 920,000-dot LCD: The D700's Live View function further expands versatility in a variety of shooting situations. In studio photography, for example, the D700's LCD shows bright, crisp, beautiful images through a 3-inch, 920,000-dot screen in real time
  • Sharp contrast AF in tripod mode: Tripod Mode is ideal for conditions that demand a precise focus and involve detailed composition, such as studio still life, architecture and landscape photography
  • Electronic Virtual Horizon: The innovative Virtual Horizon provides instant, accurate confirmation of the D700's position relative to horizontal level
  • Hand-held mode for low- and high-angle compositions: In situations where you're unable to look through the viewfinder, Hand-held Mode can be a tremendous assistance
  • Quick access to Live View: A simple custom setting allows you to designate the function button for quick access to Live View. One push of the button and you're ready for Live View shooting
  • Define tones and colors easily: The D700 provides rich tones and colors in the default setting, but also gives you the freedom to custom tailor image characteristics to your own specific tastes or client requirements. Picture Control is an intuitive, easy-to-use system for defining the image tone
  • Four types of Picture Controls: Select [Standard] for bright, balanced images suitable for any application. [Neutral] is designed to reproduce accurate color and gradation, making it your choice when you plan to make post-production image enhancements
  • Direct, intuitive image control: [Standard], [Neutral] and [Vivid] enable you to adjust parameters such as sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue
  • Built-in flash with 24mm lens: coverage and i-TTL flash control The D700 is fully compatible with Nikon's unmatched Creative Lighting system, which includes i-TTL flash control and Advanced Wireless Lighting

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