Nikon D700

1478 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1478 reviews of Nikon D700. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the size and image quality are generally positive. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the portability and price get mixed views. Some have doubts about the memory and video.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D700

alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 user reviews of Nikon D700 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the low light performance and usability. The portability and price also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the flash.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D700

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Nikon D700 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the performance. The price also gets good opinions, but there are some less positive reviews about the durability and lens.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Nikon D700 review roundup

Now that the dust has settled on Nikon's new D700 DSLR -- but hopefully not on that anti-dust 12.1 megapixel full-frame sensor -- we thought we'd toss together...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Thomas Ricker (engadget.com)

Nikon D700 previewed, demystified

Now that Nikon has deftly slipped the full frame (FX) D700 into the already tight slot separating its mid-range DX D300 and pro FX D3, we know what you're thinking. Huh? Fortunately, both Rob Galbraith and DP Review have given this a thorough ...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Kathleen Cullen (pcworld.com)

Nikon D700

The Nikon D700 ($2500 body only; $3600 with a 24mm-to-120mm VR lens) digital SLR camera walks the walk of professional gear. Though it's the less-beefy sibling of the pro-level Nikon D3, the D700 features many of the great capabilities of that...

Terrific performance through ISO 6400 ; Great versatility and powerful functions

Heavier than the lower-end DSLRs

A pleasure to use, the D700 offers versatiity via its full-frame sensor, which allows true wide angles, and built-in flash.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Nikon D700 review: Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Excellent photo quality as high as ISO 6,400; fast focus and shooting, even in low light; first-rate build quality and control layout.

Relatively heavy; low resolution for its class; viewfinder only provides 95 percent coverage and lacks interchangeable focusing screens; occasional issues with automatic white balance under artificial light.

As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Lars Rehm , Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Nikon D700 Review

The introduction of Nikon's new D700 may have been one of the worst kept secrets in an industry with more leaks than the Titanic, but it was still something of a surprise coming so hot on the heels of the D3 and D300. Essentially a D3 shrunk down and...

Class-leading high ISO performance, usable up to ISO 12800 Clean, artifact-free low ISO output with good resolution and detail Well-balanced noise reduction; more chroma NR, less luminance NR (film-like grain) Very fast (instant power-up, short shutter...

Lower resolution than the competition (the price you pay for brilliant high ISO performance) Very steep default tone curve can lead to clipped highlights in JPEGs Unreliable auto white balance in artificial light

When we reviewed Nikon's first full-frame DSLR, the D3, in April this year we said it was 'possibly the most compelling, capable and well-rounded professional digital SLR ever made.' Only three months later Nikon announced another full-frame camera...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D700 SLR Review

MELVILLE, N.Y. (July 1, 2008) � Nikon, Inc. today introduced the new D700 digital SLR camera featuring a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. Benefiting from...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Nikon D700

If you're a pro, or an advanced amateur with a big budget, you definitely need to give the D700 a test drive. The marriage of the large sensor and compact body puts this camera head and shoulders above the competition, and it's got all of the features...

12.3 megapixel resolutionFull-size FX (36x24mm) sensorTwo Live View modesMagnesium-alloy construction, weather and dust sealingNikon's SRS (Scene Recognition System)

The Nikon D700 DSLR brings the full-frame FX sensor of the Nikon D3 to...

Aug, 2009

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Nikon D700 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, Nikon solved this problem with the...

At the time I called the D300 a smaller version of the D3, but the Nikon D700 s really worthy of that name. This is an honor indeed because the professional Nikon D3 is a fabulous DSLR camera. In any case, until the D3x was introduced, it was Canon's...

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Nikon D700 Review

The D700 is Nikon's second full-frame, FX-series DSLR camera, following on from the more expensive pro D3 model. The Nikon D700 features the same 36x24mm, full frame, 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor as the D3, housed in a more compact and lighter body. The...

It's practically impossible to review the Nikon D700 as a standalone camera, so many features and functions harking back to the earlier D300, the D3, or both. It's inevitable perhaps that it doesn't quite have the initial impact on the senses of its...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon D700 Digital Camera - Review

With a design and features that will attract a wide array of photographers, the Nikon D700 is the first full-frame digital SLR camera to break the $3,000 barrier at its introduction. Based on the popular Nikon D300, the Nikon D700's controls are...

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