Nikon D700 12.1MP FX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D700 12.1MP FX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: D700 met all my expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
When I bought my D700 I expected it to be a good camera. What I didn't expect was how completely versatile it is. Almost a year later I am discovering things about it and new ways to use it. The included 24-120 3.5-5.6 VR lens takes very acceptable pictures. In fact I feel as though I must have gotten a better copy than some others because the pictures I have taken with it are really pretty sharp, even at the long end. I am have taken pictures in low light up to ISO 6400 without appreciable noise. I have also used some third party lenses from sigma and tamron and have gotten quite good photos. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and yes I know that this is as much a function of the lens, but there is also feedback from the camera and all I can say is that the focus works well. As I said, I'm still discovering/learning how to use all of the features of this camera. As to its lack of video, that doesn't really bother me. I'm still learning how to be a decent still photographer. If, in a couple of years, I want to start doing video seriously I'll get whatever follow on to the D700 is available, but for now my simple video needs are satisfied by a small Kodak zi6. One last thing - I'm not sure how to put it, but my wife has a D300S, another fine camera. It may be the lenses or the processing in the camera, but I just think subjectively that the few pictures I've taken with it aren't quite as good as those with the D700. If I were to say anything I'd have to say the pixels on the D700 are higher quality than the D300s, probably due to the full frame sensor.Digital camera Review: D700 vs DX
Summary: 5 Stars
Photographers have always thought that putting your money in good glass is the best investment since cameras bodies wear out or get outdated more quickly. The thing is that as sensors improve and ISO increases, one can use lighter and cheaper lenses with a smaller f-stop and still get good results. This camera is a good example. What I am saying is buy this camera even if you won't have too much money left for expensive lenses. It will give you more bang for the buck than buying a DX camera and putting the extra money in good glass. Just my opinion.Digital camera Review: D700: A Good Choice
Summary: 5 Stars
My purchase of the D700 met my expectations: Low light performance is very good, it works with AI and AIS manual lenses as well as AF lenses, and it is very well built though on the lite side (which is good) because of the materials used to make it.
And, when you make the comparison with alternatives from Canon, Sony, Nikon (the D3 which is also FX format), the D700 is a good choice in terms of specifications and price. In addition, Nikon stands behind their products, especially when you consider that they have maintained the same lens mount size since the 1950's: A very professional approach.
Digital camera Review: D700: Wonderful dynamic range
Summary: 5 Stars
Going from a Nikon D2x to a D700, I'm very happy with the improvement in dynamic range. Details from shadows and highlights can be recovered from RAW files to an extent not possible with the D2x. Also, nose levels at high ISO settings are much lower. This opens up possibilities of shooting in circumstances not workable with the D2x.
I also like the ability to assign functions to various buttons on the D700. For shooting landscapes, it is great to have the level indicator at the touch of a button, and to initiate a bracketing sequence with a different button. Several of the buttons I didn't use on the D2x are not used frequently.
This is a great camera for the serious amateur, or backup for the professional.
Digital camera Review: D80 to D700
Summary: 5 Stars
I went from a D80 shooting weekends for fun. It was a great camera to learn with but when you need to move into something that you can count on, the D700 is it. Doing editorial stock and portraits, you need a versatile camera for a variety of shooting locations. The overall control and parameters to be ale to set within the camera provides great control over your shot. If you find you're shooting a couple of different situations repeatedly, you can make the changes on the camera and save the settings as s starting point for the next time around. A huge time saver.
Hands down, this is a great camera at a fair price. In regards to a few comments about it not having video... This is a still camera. If you need video, buy a video camera.