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Announced in July 2008, the Nikon D700 became Nikons second Full Frame (FX) camera after the D3. The D700 uses the sensor out of the D3, in a body and configuration similar to the smaller Nikon D300. The maximum frame rate for the D700 drops to 5 frames per second (down from the D3's 9 fps), although by adding a Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack to a Nikon D700, the D700 can achieve a full 8fps using either eight AA batteries or a single Nikon EN-EL4a battery. The MB-D10 can also be used on a Nikon D300.
Other major differences to the D3 include: D700 has a pop-up flash; D700 has a automatic sensor cleaner; D700 uses the EN-EL3e batteries (same as the D300), not the higher capacity EN-EL4a's used by the D3; the D700 has a smaller viewfinder, showing only 95% of the image; expected shutter life of 150,000 exposures vs. 300,000 for the D3; D3 has two Compact Flash card slots, vs. one for the D700; Nikon D3 has better weather sealing; and a host of other small items/control/modes that appear on the D3 and not the D700.
At a price point just under the $3,000 mark, Nikons 12.1 megapixel D700 was clearly aiming to outclass the Full Frame Canon EOS 5D. However mere weeks after the launch of the D700, Canon came out with a 21.1 megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which claims similar ISO range, and also supports 1020p HD Video for $2,699.99. While loosing out in megapixels, the Nikon D700 outclasses the new Canon in many important areas, including maximum frame rate (8 fps vs 3.9fps) and autofocus, making the D700 a very appealing camera to photographers interested in capturing action shots.
Scroll down for the full Nikon D700 Specifications.
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| Manufacturer: |
Nikon |
| Model: |
D700 |
| MSRP: |
$2,999.99 |
| Date Announced: |
2008-07-01 |
| Sensor Format, Size: |
FX Format
36.0mm x 23.9mm |
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
| Automatic Sensor Cleaner: |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Max. Frames Per Second: |
FX-format
CH: Up to 5 f.p.s.
CL: Up to 4 f.p.s.
DX-format
CH: Up to 5 f.p.s.
CL: Up to 4 f.p.s.
Up to 8 f.p.s. with optional MB-D10 Grip |
| Video Mode: |
None |
| LCD: |
3 inch, 920,000 Dots Super Density VGA TFT
170-degree wide-viewing angle
Brightness Adjustment: 7 levels |
| Shutter Speeds: |
30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.
Bulb |
| ISO Range: |
Base ISO 200-6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Extended ISO 100-25,600 (Lo-1 to Hi-2) |
| Storage Media: |
CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) |
| UDMA Support: |
Yes |
| Storage System: |
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Lossless Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW): approx. 60-80 percent
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW): approx. 45-60 percent
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; Size Priority or Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB) |
| File System: |
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21 |
| Exposure Modes: |
P: Programmed Auto with Flexible Program
S:Shutter-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
M: Manual |
| Metering System: |
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II |
| Metering Range: |
- 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-weighted metering);
- 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
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| Exposure Meter Coupling: |
CPU
AI |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/-5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV |
| 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: |
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames-per-second
Live View [LV] mode |
| 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 |
| White Balance Fine Tuning: |
Yes |
| Live View: |
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 bayonet mount |
| Compatible Lenses: |
- Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
- DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/image size
- AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except auto-focus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
- 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
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| 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
Approx. 95% Coverage
Approx. 0.72x Magnification
18mm Eyepoint |
| Reflex Mirror: |
Quick-return type |
| Focusing Screen: |
Type B Brite View Clear Matte Mark VI screen with AF Brackets
Not Interchangeable |
| 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
Dynamic AF Mode (Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 with 3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode |
| 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: 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: |
- 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
- Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
- Non-TTL auto (A): Available
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| Flash Sync Terminal: |
Yes |
| Accessory Shoe: |
Yes |
| Self-timer: |
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec. |
| Time Settings: |
Date, Time, Daylight Savings Time and World Time Settings |
| 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: |
1000 shots (CIPA) |
| Tripod Socket: |
1/4-20 |
| 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 |
| Supplied Software: |
Software Suite CD-ROM |
| Optional Accessories: |
MB-D10 Multi-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 *Supplied accessories may differ by country |
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