Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon D700 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Customer Review: This was my 2nd choice and I'm glad I made it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was holding out for the 5d mk2 with the kit lens and didn't really consider the d700 until it became evident that it was going to take a very long time and that I wasn't going to get a discount any time soon....
I was already not a 100% sure with the 5d because of it's plastic body, the low 3.9 frame rate and the fact that they have a fairly high number of issues per 'capita'. I was convinced though that the megapixels were important enough that I didn't really have any other choices in that price range.
I started researching the Nikon after I needed to find a "2nd" choice for my camera purchase.
I realized that I was going to get a better deal on the Nikon, have a weatherproof body and be up to 8fps for sports photography. All this for the cost of approximately half the megapixels.
I made the choice and purchased the camera and have been acquiring lenses to go with the camera.
Despite only having 12.3mp, I was very surprised with the quality of the images. I recently did a camera workshop and there was a person there with the 5d mk2 and after looking at the images of the same subject, under the same lighting, I liked the Nikon's images better.
I am not a pro, just an amature, but to my eyes, the images looked better.
So, to sum up, here are some features that I found where the D700 had the upper hand over the Canon 5D MK2:
1. Superior build
2. Better autofocus
3. Better white balance controls
4. Higher frame rate
5. More natural looking images
6. Much better in camera software/ image editing
7. Built in wireless control
8. Better lens inter-changeability (F-mount since the 50's)
9. Built in flash...I almost forgot about that....
Some of the pros on the Canon side:
1. Considerably higher megapixel count
2. Higher image sharpness
3. Built in HD vid
4. Better pricing for lenses on 2nd hand market
Those are my opinions of the Nikon and they are based on my interpretation of what I consider to be a good image quality. My opinions may not coincide with other people's opinions, and that's ok. I am very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this to a friend or a family member.
Customer Review: Amazing !!
Summary: 5 Stars
i have switched from Canon EOS 5D to Nikon D700 and got 50mm 1.4 and 24-70 f/2.G this camera is amazing image quality are excellent build quality is very nice and contrast and colors are better than 5D.Customer Review: Caveat Emptor
Summary: 1 Stars
OK, Amazon asked me (by email) to review this camera so I'm going to bite. First of all, I must say that I am a long-time Nikon user. I currently own two film bodies(N90S and F100) and one DSLR (D200). I've used primarily the D200 for the past 3 years. Before that, I collected a lot of "film" Nikkors as well as my film bodies, so that was one reason I wanted to go FX. So I'm not a troll or have any axe to grind with Nikon. Generally their products have performed very well for me and when (rarely) I have needed their customer service, it has been good. I love the F100 and if I had time, I think I would still shoot film with it. But this review is about the D700 and unfortunately, the D700 is on its way back to Amazon for a refund. There was a really bad spot on the sensor (many pixels were affected) that was visible on any image shot at ISO 400 or above. This "red spot" was even visible on jpegs on the normal size that opened with NX2 - no magnification. The main reason I am writing this review is to let prospective buyers know you should thoroughly check out your new camera ASAP after receiving it. Thanks Amazon for you great return policy! This was a BIG investment for me. I have seen images from the D700 and they are really gorgeous but now I wonder how good Nikon's QA/QC is. I'm undecided if I'm going to try another sample as this has created work and anxiety that I don't need. I may stick with my D200 for awhile, as it still works great an produces nice images. I have no idea what the probability of getting a defective Nikon may be, but I sure would like to know the odds. I'm pretty sure that if I would not have been able to return the camera that Nikon would have made some sort of fix under warranty, but that would have been even more hassle and anxiety. Hence the title of this review. Good luck and I hope you get a good sample. I'm sure this would have been five stars if I had gotten a D700 with a good sensor. Customer Review: Outstanding camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this camera for about two months now. Initially, when I first ordered the camera, I was concerned that there might be problems using the software that comes with the camera on a Vista 64 bit OS. It works fine!! I've been a photographer for almost 40 years.
The camera is a pro photographer's dream! I routinely shoot at ISO 1600 when indoors. I'm totally amazed at the lack of "video noise" (akin to grain in film photography) I get with shooting at ISO 1600 and above. Even the old Tri-X (a black and white film) cannot compare, when using standard processing times at ISO 400 to what I get with this camera at 1600!!
One word of caution. Do not expect to get pro quality images with consumer quality lenses!! I ordered the Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 lens the same time I ordered the D700. The combination is a match made in heaven! So much less flare and so much more fine detail when compared to the 24-70 lens I had been using. Yes, I am very happy with this camera!
Update October 9th, 2009
I've recently taken this camera on a cross country trip. I am still totally amazed at the outstanding quality of images I get with this camera! So far I've made enlargements of 16 x 20 and the image is NEEDLE SHARP from a viewing distance of 6 inches! Well, perhaps if I try a distance of, say... 0.5 inches that it might only appear to be tack sharp! Point is that it does take extremely sharp pictures, especially compared to images from any 35mm film or 6 x 6cm film camera. If you need it and can afford it, this is the one to get!
Customer Review: YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!
Summary: 5 Stars
The D700 is an eye-popping instrument! After 25 years out of the photo market, I jumped both feet. I looked at the Canon,,,seemed a bit cheap in the feel market. The 700 is like picking up a milled vault with a lens on the end. Great balance. Beautiful touch and feel...and ridiculous features. I bought this as an end camera; one you cannot outgrow. It has proven to be easy to use and endlessly deep in what it can accomplish. YOUR ability is the only limit. I purchased an 85 1.4 and a 70-200 f 2.8 with the camera and have been blown AWAY but the pictures, in spite of my lack of ability. I've taken 1000's of photo in 40 years...nothing compares to this camera, NOTHING. Expensive? Yep. The best? Yep? Life is short, buy the Nikon D700 and don't look back. A true gem. MCleary