Nikon D700 Expert Reviews

Nikon D700 digital SLR review : Until the Nikon D700 came around, many Nikon DSLR users were a bit jealous of Canon users. The EOS 5D was a reasonably compact camera with a full-frame image sensor, something Nikon lacked. Luckily for the Nikonians, ...

You can pretty much guarantee that as Nikon announced the launch of the D700, thousands of recent camera buyers expressed their frustration at having parted with their cash for either the Nikon D300 or the D3. ...

Only if you know the benefits and limitations of the Nikon D300 very well can you see the merits of having a Nikon D700. The results are definitely there, but with the price of the D300 falling every month it could be argued that it's not enough to ...

Cramming both serious high-end spec and Nikon's full-frame FX sensor into a compact body, will the D700 undercut the top end of the DSLR market?

High ISO image quality and full-frame Nikon FX sensor render superb image clarity

Hard to fault, although auto white-balance performance can be inconsistent

The D700 is a powerful piece of kit. Frankly, any photographer - whether enthusiast or pro - can't go wrong if they choose to invest in this brilliant DSLR.

Sitting between the enthusiast pleasing Nikon D300 and pro-level Nikon D3 models, the newer 12.1Mp Nikon D700 suggests a 'best of both worlds' semi-pro option.

The Nikon D700 is blisteringly fast and capture incredible results in near darkness. You get a choice of uncompressed TIFF as well as JPEG or Raw files, making the Nikon D700 a solid 'best of both worlds' compromise between D300 and D3 models. But ...

Nikon is looking to continue its fine DSLR form with this full-frame stunner But how does measure up next to the D3?

Superb low-light performance. Stunning speed. Proven controls

Nothing

The D3's spec inside the D300's body... but is the D700 too good to be true? .........

Noise control, LCD screen, overall image quality, focusing system, metering, white balance

Very minor handling issues, Capture NX 2 only a trial

Nikon has played a smart card with the D700, where professional credentials meet affordability. For professionals in particular the camera is ideal as a backup body, while the enthusiast will be spoiled by both its performance in a variety of ...

CONSIDER this for its size and more competitive price compared to the top-of-the-line D3.

Full-frame sensor, smaller and lighter body than the D3, useful Live View, virtual horizon, comfortable to use

Slightly slower than the D3

If you're already a D-SLR user, the next step up is a full-frame camera. Consider the D700 for its size and more competitive price compared to the top-of-the-line D3, as you won't lose too much in the way of features and capabilities.

Dpreview has just published its in-depth review of the new very popular Nikon D700. All details here.

The main (and quite problematic) issue is the low resolution of 12 megapixels. Nowadays, Canon's EOS 5D MK II offers a comfortable 21 megapixels resolution when Sony, the newcomer in the full frame field, offers 24 megapixels on its brand new Alpha ...

Full-frame sensor, smaller and lighter body than the D3, useful Live View, virtual horizon, comfortable to use

Slightly slower than the D3

If you're already a D-SLR user, the next step up is a full-frame camera. Consider the D700 for its size and more competitive price compared to the top-of-the-line D3, as you won't lose too much in the way of features and capabilities.

The Nikon D700 is a DSLR that weighs around 995 grams and comes with a 12.1 megapixel full-frame sensor, a New Kevlar carbon fibre shutter with 150,000 exposure durability, a 7.6 cm LCD monitor in a light and compact Magnesium alloy body. It joins ...

Where to start? Anyone who's serious about photography will be drooling over the D700's specs: a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor that serves up images smoother than Daniel Craig's dinner jacket, machine-gun rapid 5fps continuous shooting, plus the ...

You might need to sell a few snaps to the red tops to afford the D700 – and that's before you've even thought about the top quality lenses you'll want on front (budget at least another £300). Don't worry about the sheer scope of the manual controls on ...

Everything you need to go pro except a long lens and the willingness to stick it through Madonna's front window. This stunningly high-powered camera should last, well, forever.