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 worlds leading photographers, in an agile body developed from the award-winning DX-format D300.
Nikon 25444 Description:
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 youre 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, youll appreciate this cameras 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 subjects fast, slow or still, youll capture it with tack-sharp precision using Nikons 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 D700s 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 m 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 25444 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 D700s 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 Nikons 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 D700s outstanding image quality is Nikons 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 D700s high signal-to-noise ratio contributes to impeccably clean image files across the broadest span of ISO settings. The D700s 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, its 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 D700s 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 D700s 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: Nikons 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 D700s 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: Nikons 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. Thats 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 D700s shutter unit has been proven through 150,000 cycles under the most demanding conditions |
| Large, bright viewfinder: Put your eye to the D700s large circular eyepiece and rediscover why a cameras 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 D700s 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 youre 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. Nikons 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 D700s Live View function further expands versatility in a variety of shooting situations. In studio photography, for example, the D700s 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 D700s position relative to horizontal level |
| Hand-held mode for low- and high-angle compositions: In situations where youre 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 youre 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 Nikons unmatched Creative Lighting system, which includes i-TTL flash control and Advanced Wireless Lighting |
Nikon 25444 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 68F/20C) |
| 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 68F/20C); 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, 68F/20C) or 39/12 (ISO 100, ft./m, 68F/20C) |
| 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 | 32-104F/0-40C |
| 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 |
When purchasing a digital camera, you must decide on the type of camera that is suitable for how you are using it, the life of the battery, how much memory is required, which type of lenses are needed, and etc. This guide will assist you in buying a digital camera and the necessary accessories.
Types of Cameras:
There are many different types of cameras. Depending on how often and for what purpose you are using the camera, there is a camera out there for all users.
Starter Cameras:
For users who are looking to start digital photography, but don’t want to spend a lot of money, this is the type of camera for you. A decent point-and-shoot camera should be suitable for 4”x6” photo prints.
Amateur Cameras:
For users that are knowledgeable about digital photography or want a high-quality camera to learn with, this category is best for you. These cameras offer ease of use with very high specification features, but not a large range of controls that you can get from professional cameras. Typically, you can make up to 11”x17” photo prints with these cameras.
Professional Cameras:
These cameras are intended for professionals to use. The lower-end professional cameras have a similar resolution to some high-end amateur cameras. The main difference is that, they have more elaborate setting control, better lenses, and better flash options. Most of the time, you can use lenses from your older SLR (Single Lens Reflex) film cameras. The resolution on these cameras could exceed 21 megapixels (21 million pixels). This type of camera is intended to produce very high quality prints for newspapers, magazines, and books, or for users who like to have control over how their pictures will look.
Power Conservation Tips:
Turn off the LCD:
When you are not using it, turn the LCD off. If you are low on power and want to make some more pictures, turn the LCD off and use the viewfinder instead. Doing so will increase the battery life of the camera, as LCD screens will eat up a lot of power.
Stop the Zoom:
Some cameras automatically release the lens when you turn the camera on. Unfortunately, it drains power significantly. To prevent this from happening you can change the settings to the sleep mode.
Turn off the Flash:
If you think the lighting is adequate for pictures, turn off the flash. Flashes will consume a large amount of energy, which is wasted if not in use.
Plug it in:
Some cameras have power adapter which allows you to plug in your camera to a wall socket. This will allow you to save your battery power when you are using the camera near a power socket.
Accessories to boost your Digital Experience:
Batteries:
Batteries are an important resource to digital cameras because if there is no power left, you can miss a special moment. If your camera uses disposable alkaline batteries, you should get a set of rechargeable batteries, thus saving you a lot of money in the long run, compared to purchasing new disposable batteries each time. For cameras that use Lithium Ion, it is suggested to purchase a backup battery for instances when you will be away from home for a period longer than 2 hours.
Memory Cards:
Memory card are equivalent to film in digital cameras. Each type of camera will use a different type of card, so make sure to check which card is compatible with your camera. Secure Digital (SD) is currently the most popular because it has become relatively cheap. Capacities of up to 16GB are currently available. Remember, you can never have too much memory, so invest in a larger capacity memory card when you purchase your digital camera. Here is a chart to help you make a decision on the memory card size right for yourself.
Tripods/Monopods:
If you have problems taking sharp, clear images, it could be because your hands were shaking. In order to solve the problem, you can get a tripod or monopod. It is important to keep the cameras steady if you want perfect pictures. A tripod is also important when you want to tweak the settings and take long exposure shots.
Card Readers:
Card readers are essential for any serious digital photographer. Instead of transferring photos directly from the camera, you can use a card reader to transfer them from your memory card straight to your computer. Doing so will conserve the camera’s batteries when transferring pictures.
Cases and Bags:
While digital cameras may be pricey, they can still break if dropped, so be sure to you protect your investment with either a case or bag. Cases make it safer and easier to carry. Cases can also protect your camera from sand, dust, dirt, and water. They are available in all types of sizes and styles. You can even purchase an Underwater Housing Case, allowing you to use your digital camera in water. These cases are more expensive and are only designed for some models. The cases usually come with cameras straps to put the camera around your neck or wrist. This provides an extra layer of protection for your camera, by preventing it from falling to the ground.
Lenses and Flash:
The quality of your photos depends on the quality of your lens. Flashes can help improve the brightness of your pictures. On most cameras, the lenses are built onto the camera, so you don’t have any upgradeability of the lens. But, if you own an SLR camera, you can replace the lens with a higher quality one, with better zoom or a different focal length. Flashes assist you when you are taking photos in low light settings. Most digital cameras have an internal flash that works fine for normal use, but you might want more light for the best possible results.
Important Camera Features:
Resolution:
A photograph is measured in the number of pixels in the picture. A pixel is a tiny dot of color. In digital photography, quality of the photo is megapixels. One-megapixel is the same as one million pixels. Nowadays, most cameras have more than 6 Megapixels, which is more than sufficient for a beginner’s camera.
Zoom:
Zoom is an important factor because it helps you get closer to the subject. There are two types of zoom available in digital cameras, digital and optical zoom. Digital zoom is a way of magnifying the picture by processing techniques. Unfortunately, digital zoom lowers the quality of the image a little. Optical zoom is where the magnification is done by using the camera’s lens. It would be ideal to use the Optical zoom over digital zoom because of the quality difference.
