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: Awesome Camera, But...
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this camera to replace my aging Canon Eos 20d. The Canon had some features I liked, but I was disappointed in the focusing performance. After considering all options, I selected the D700 for two reasons: 1. I suspected that the focusing performance would be good. 2. I was intrigued by the high ISO performance.
Results: 1. Focusing is INCREDIBLE. 2. Up to ISO 3200, you really cannot tell that the ISO is high. Sure, there is some increase in noise, but it is very minor. 3. The smoothness of images, specifically in the gradation of color is mind-boggling. Down at the pixel-peeping level, the pictures have a quality that is just not matched by the Canon.
OK, so why did I give this 4 stars instead of 5?
1. Highlights. My experience with the Canon for all these years is that I can just point the camera, shoot the picture, and expect that I got usable exposure. Not true with the Nikon. The Matrix metering almost always gets it wrong. There is usually a blown highlight in the picture somewhere. Now, the pictures translate directly to JPG (I shoot in RAW) with less work than those on the Canon, but if I want to do something else (like HDR), the pictures are unusable. The result is that now, I always have to check the highlights. So: Blown Highlights.
2. Battery life. OK, I was spoiled. I have the habit of just leaving the Canon on. Period. I can set the camera down, come back a year later and the battery will still give me 200 or so shots. I just never worried about battery life. On the D700, if you don't turn it off when you are done, it will run down the battery. On the other hand, I recently went on a surf shoot with the D700 in Hawaii, shot 2700 shots in about half an hour, and the battery didn't even blink. I'm pretty sure the 20d couldn't do that.
3. Recently, I've shot some time-lapse movies using the Nikon and the Canon. These movies spanned several days. The Canon can meter and get reliable exposure at a lower light levels than the Nikon. No contest. I wonder what the point is of having good high-ISO performance when the meter can't reliably calculate the exposure times at low EV.
Summary: The focus performance is to die for. That alone makes this camera a must buy. Of course some of the other Nikons are probably also good. I've heard that Canon has improved. But still, my money is on the D700.
Digital camera Review: Awesome camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm upgrading from a D200. By comparison, the low light capability is outstanding and the image quality is even better. Highly recommended. I didn't sell my first born for the D700 but it would be arguably worth it. :)Digital camera Review: Awesome dynamic range and low light capability!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Nikon D700 about three weeks ago now and it is an awesome camera. My previous frame of reference is my four year old Canon 20D and the D700 beats the Canon on every front. The added dynamic range of the Nikon's full-frame sensor means most photos are well exposed - including the sky and shadows. Often only minor adjustments are required post camera (I use Lightroom 2). I've also found that the autofocus on the Nikon D700 is light years ahead of the Canon. Focusing is not a problem. Then there is the low light performance of the Nikon D700. Wow! Indoor photography without flash is now possible. I purchased my D700 in a kit with Nikon's 24-120 mm zoom lense with vibration reduction. The vibration reduction combined with the ability to shoot at higher ISO settings means photos of moving subjects can be shot at higher shutter speeds - resulting in less blur. Overall, I am very satisfied with the D700.Digital camera Review: Bailout cash!
Summary: 5 Stars
Dude, r u kiddin' me? look....go to congress....ask for some bailout money and get this thing. Best camera this week. Next week......don't know ;-)
This crazy market cranks out new 2500 buck cameras weekly it seems LOL
Digital camera Review: Best Camera Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I compared this cameral to the canon 50D Even though the canon has 15mp and this has 12 it blew it away.
The clairity and color was literaly 10 times better.
Bigger CMOS and better lense that is FX format not dx nikon.
Basicly you get what you pay for.
I was sick of pictures looking out of focus or just grainy. Even thogh the
50D is high in picksils it did not show. Even though the difference is by a few Maga Pics your eye just catches it. you know there is something off.