D700 Power that Empowers Agility Meets FXability

Power that Empowers
 Agility Meets FXability

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.

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Price$2,699.95*ESP

Supplied Accessories

  • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-18a Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable
  • EG-D100 Video Cable
  • AN-D700 Camera Strap
  • BF-1A Body Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
  • BM-9 LCD Monitor Cover
  • Software Suite CD-ROM

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

Key Features

Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED digital image processing, the D700 delivers breathtakingly rich image quality.

Continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second: Shoot at up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack.

Two Live View shooting modes: Choose from hand-held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements.

Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking: Exacting autofocus precision, plus three Dynamic AF modes.

1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Legendary Nikon exposure accuracy aided by an onboard database of over 30,000 images.

Nikon Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences.

Broad ISO sensitivity up to 6400 and incredibly low noise: Super low-noise performance from 200-6400 ISO, with the added versatility of Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO).

Three-Inch, super-density 921,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with
170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection assure confident image review.

Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with extensive dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, the D700 merges pro D-SLR performance with expanded agility.

Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System: Effective quad-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles.

Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus performance.

Active D-Lighting with NEW Auto mode: Unique three-phase dynamic control to capture previously lost details in shadows and highlights while maintaining normalized contrast.

Experience It

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

  • Total Pixels
    12.87 million
     
  • Effective Pixels
    12.1 million
     
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
     
  • Sensor Size
    23.9 x 36.0mm
     
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L) 4,256 x 2,832
    (M) 3,184 x 2,120
    (S) 2,128 x 1,416
    DX-format
    (L) 2,784 x 1,848
    (M) 2,080 x 1,384
    (S) 1,392 x 920
     
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
     
  • File Format
    Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
    Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
    Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
    TIFF (RGB)
     
  • Picture Control
    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Nine User-customizable Settings
     
  • LCD Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
     
  • LCD Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
    Super Density
     
  • LCD Monitor Resolution
    921,000 Dots
     
  • LCD Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
     
  • LCD Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness, 7 levels
     
  • Live View Shooting
    Handheld mode
    Tripod mode
     
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
    Also visible in LiveView Modes
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram display
    Highlight point display
    Auto image rotation
     
  • Image Comment
    Yes
     
  • Voice Memo Function
    No
     
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
     
  • Compatible Lenses

    1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
    2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/image size
    3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except auto-focus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

     
  • Viewfinder
    SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
     
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

    -3 to +1m-1

     
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx. 95%
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.

    0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity)

     
  • Autofocus System

    Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m)

     
  • Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual
    Auto
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
     
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    51
     
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
     
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B Brite View Clear Matte Mark VI screen with AF Brackets
     
  • Interchangeable Focusing Screens
    No
     
  • Depth-of-field Control
    Yes
     
  • White Balance
    Sun
    Shade
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Preset
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
    Auto
     
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200 in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    6400in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1EV
     
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

    Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)

     
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

    Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent), in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
    Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
    Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent), 1 EV step

     
  • Metering Range

    0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-weighted metering);
    2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)

     
  • Exposure Modes
    Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV EV in increments of 1/3
    1/2
    1
     
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
     
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
    From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1
     
  • Total custom Settings
    50
     
  • My Menu
    Yes: with customization
     
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
     
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    5 frames per second
     
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    FX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
     
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
     
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.
     
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
     
  • Self-timer
    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
     
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
    Manual pop-up type
     
  • Flash Control

    1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
    2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s
    4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800

     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
     
  • Card Slot
    1 CompactFlash© card
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21
     
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
    AI
     
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second
    Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second
    Live View [LV] mode
     
  • Picture Angle
    Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    18mm

     
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
     
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
     
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
    Records values for up to 12 user selected lenses
     
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/250
     
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/250
     
  • FP High Speed Sync
    Up to 1/8000
     
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
     
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
     
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
    Yes
    Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
     
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Filter Effects
    Monochrome
    Red-eye Correction
     
  • High ISO Noise Reduction

    1) Low
    2) Normal
    3) High
    4) Off

     
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • Battery Type
    Rechargeable
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    1000 shots (CIPA)
     
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5a AC Adapter
     
  • Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
     
  • Optional Accessories
    MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack, WT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
     
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    PAL
    HDMI
    10-pin Terminal
     
  • WiFi Functionality

    FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4a (IEEE 802.11a/b/g)

     
  • GPS
    With optional GP-1 GPS Unit and supplied Connecting Cord or via optional MC-35 GPS cable.
    Requires user's own GPS unit that conforms to NMEA0183 data protocol.
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
    Height 4.8 in. (123mm)
    Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    35 oz. (995g)
     
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
     
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ inch 20
     
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
     
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
     
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
     
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-18a Quick Charger
    • UC-E4 USB Cable
    • EG-D100 Video Cable
    • AN-D700 Camera Strap
    • BF-1A Body Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
    • BM-9 LCD Monitor Cover
    • Software Suite CD-ROM

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

     

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Review

November/December 2008, Nikon D700 D-SLR

by Jonathan Barkey

American Photo’s Jonathan Barkey praised the D700 D-SLR in the November/December issue, writing that in its compact frame the camera packs “superb performance.” Barkey also noted that the reduction in size makes the D700 “pleasingly portable and easily packaged.” Barkey added that with the 35mm-sized image sensors, 3D motion tracking and the ability to use wide-angle lenses, the D700 D-SLR combines full-frame coverage with indisputable performance.

Review

November 2008, Nikon’s D700 D-SLR

by George Schaub

Shutterbug’s George Schaub was overwhelmed with the results from the complete camera test of the D700 D-SLR. When referring to the camera’s performance in low light and difficult ISO situations, Shaub touted the camera as the “best quality available.” Schaub also noted the ability to get maximum functionality from vintage Nikon lenses with the D700’s FX-Format sensor. Schaub concluded his review by saying there is no doubt that the 12-megapixel cameras will be a good fit for any photographer.

Review

September 2008, D700 D-SLR

by Phil Ryan

Phil Ryan of Popular Photography & Imaging recently reviewed the Nikon D700 D-SLR, ultimately deeming it an "amazing combination" of the D3 and D300 D-SLRs. After putting the D700 through the rigors of photo lab tests, Ryan highlighted the D700's color accuracy and superb performance in low-light conditions. Ryan concluded his article emphasizing the camera's metering capabilities, saying that at times the D700 "knew [appropriate exposure settings] better than you."

Review

September 2008, D700 D-SLR

by Sean Captain

Sean Captain of Popular Science recently tested the Nikon D700, and came to the conclusion that the D700 is the true "I wish" camera. Captain was impressed with the camera's ability to produce amazing images like those of the D3 while maintaining the compact form factor of the D300. Captain further accented his article with test results, highlighting excellent performance in color fidelity and metering. He concluded that Nikon has "closed the low-light performance gap." Additionally, Captain noted Nikon's In-Camera Imaging Innovations, pointing out the benefits of D-Lighting when capturing great photos in tricky situations.

Review

August 2008, D700 D-SLR

by Shawn Barnett and Dave Etchells

Shawn Barnett and Dave Etchells of Imaging-Resource crowned the D700 a five-star "Dave's Pick" and "one of the finest digital SLR cameras ever produced." Barnett and Etchells note the D700's potential to become a catalyst for available light photography, thanks to the D700's image sensor which delivers "category-leading performance" in low-light situations and color reproduction. Both editors concluded that the D700's outstanding imaging capabilities, combined with Nikon's extensive line of high-quality lenses, make it a great camera with "obsolescence-resistance built in."

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