Nikon D700
Camera summary
The Nikon D700, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Oct. 7, 2008. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.0 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D750, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D750
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 1000 shots per charge with the included EN-EL3e battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
| Af Face detection | No |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | No |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 51 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 23.5 |
| DXO dynamic range | 12.2 |
| DXO low light ISO | 2303.0 |
| DXO overall score | 80.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Oct. 7, 2008 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Nikon |
| msrp | $0.00 |
| model | Nikon D700 |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 |
Other features |
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| GPS | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Flash range | n/a |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 1000 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 1074 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 922 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | 25600 |
| Max image resolution | 4256 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 |
| Sensor size | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | - |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | - |
| Video resolutions | - |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |