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Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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Features:

12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor; body only

3.0-inch, 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection

Fast, accurate 51-point AF system; 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes

Base ISO range from 200-6400 can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2); 0.12-second start-up speed

Capture images to CF I/II cards; compliant high-speed UDMA CF cards that will enable recording speeds up to 35 megabytes/second

Product Description
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 Nikons legacy of imaging technology innovation, the D700 offers both advanced and professional photographers stunning image quality, accurate color reproduction and revolutionary low light performance.Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of features and innovations in a comfortably nimble platform. In addition to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikons renowned 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera's three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikons sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system.Nikons flagship FX and DX-format cameras, the D3 and D300 respectively, established new benchmarks for digital image quality, speed, and unmatched ISO performance. The D700 maintains this new measure with exceptional overall image quality, broad tonal range and depth, and extremely low noise throughout its native ISO range of 200 to 6400.

Customer Reviews:
90% of the D3 for half the money

Nothing new or earth shattering to report in my own review - just that I already love the D700 as a backup to my D3 (I'm a wedding and portrait photographer.)

My only real gripe is the lack of dual card slots (even the D300 has them ... come on.) While the risk of flash card corruption is low when properly formatted and cared for, as a wedding photographer I personally feel compelled to shoot primarily with my D3 because it has dual card slots. I sleep much more easily at night. :)

This is an otherwise excellent camera and for the features (too many to list, but superior image quality/sensor, ease of use, comfortable ergonomics, highly customizable to name a few) its price makes it very attractive!

This camera is AWESOME!
There are seriously no words to describe how amazing this camera is. If you're on the fence, please believe me when I say this is the camera you want. I recieved it 3/2/10. It was surprisingly smaller than I thought it would be. The grip makes it a little more comfy in my hands. Now the only decision to make now is what lenses to get? Fast primes or 2.8 fixed zooms?...decisions, decisions! Without a doubt, great camera, low noise at high ISO's will blow your mind. you WON'T be disappointed.

Short and to the point
Look I am assuming if your looking at this camera you don't need a lecture on its features or a basic outline of its every little button. So what you need is why should I buy this instead of something else. Well its an FX series camera. Which as an owner of a D200 I can tell you is a huge ...and I mean huge step up from your everyday Prosumer Digital. This means no mre 1.5 Focal length framing...it means you got a 12mm fisheye you get a 12mm fish eye. that simple. Be aware though thes units are of limited compatablility with Dx series lenses...so if your on the fence with a pile of dx lenses ...well its not for you...if you are like me and came over from 35mm to digital with a bag full of lenses....bingo...this is your camera...full frame, huge sensor...its like having that old 35mm back...

The Nikon D700 is Amazing (and Updated)
UPDATED: 3/10/2010:
WOW. WOW. WOW. Those three words really say it all. I can't believe how nice this camera has worked. I love it. I thought my D300 was great in low light. Nothing compares to this camera. I just returned from a trip up north to photograph the Canadian-American Dog Sled Racing Championships and the camera functioned flawlessly in the cold and snow. I shot over 1900 frames between the dog sled racing teams, and some landscapes. All I can say is that I'm blown away by the quality.

I have been shooting with the Nikon D300 since 2008 and it was stolen in January 2010. I then ordered two D300s' which I returned and then purchased the D700. WOW. I am so happy I did that.

The camera is amazing. Nice weight, and heft. Even after i took my Zeikos (also purchased here) battery grip from the d300 and attached it to the 700. Sharpness wise, the D300 and D700 are on par. However, I have shot many events at high ISO upto 1600 with my D300. I wish I had had the D700. The images with the D700 are absolutely amazing whether at lower ISO's or higher.
Here is one of my test images shot at ISO 3200: [...]
Also on this blog are "philadelphia Flower Show" pictures that I shot at ISO's up to 3200. Check them out and you'll see none of the reviewers here are exaggerating when we say it's truly amazng.

The downside is I can no longer use my go-to lens the Nikon 18-200VR but I found in one of my boxes of "old"gear a Nikon 28-200AF-D lens that works beautifully, and a 50mm F1.8 For now, these two will do the job for me.

Outstanding Camera
I recently purchased this camera and let me tell you, it's all the camera i will ever need. I'm no professional but I know enough to give my two cents. First of all, it's FX (Full Frame). I've toyed with the D60, D80, and the new D90. All of them were great cameras. They are great for amateur, travel, and even just everyday use. The only thing is that they are APS-CMOS crop. There is nothing wrong with that. I just wanted something that's equivalent to 35mm film. I chose the D700. I could have gotten the D3x, but i wanted to have something that was portable. The D3x is an excellent camera but it's also a beast to carry. I've compared the Nikon D700 to other brands. The ease of use, menu button locations and quick response are what sold me. This is my first full frame DSLR and I'm loving every minute that i get to shoot with it. I suggest you take a look at this site before you make this purchase. A good portion my information came from this site and helped with making my decision. [...].