Nikon D700 More relevant than EVER!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Is a $4000 camera/dslr from 2008 still relevant today? Are 12 megapixels enough? Just how good is a $500 full frame camera?
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I care about phography, not about expensive gear I love my D700...
I too am not fashionable about taking photo’s.
Just purchased my 3rd D700.
I love it and shoot with it more than any other camera I’ve had.
The one
I just purchased has only 1600 shutter clicks ! It looks brand new.
What a great great DSLR
I've had a few cameras in my time and bought a D700 on recommendation. I dithered a bit but then took the plunge. As soon as I paid for it I wished I hadn't - I should have used the money for something else. Too late now, it arrived and I took it on a photo-shoot that coincidentally had been arranged just after it arrived. I took some shots and they looked OK on the rear screen, but then... Then I uploaded them and opened them in Lightroom - I was blown away. I'd never seen images like it. They had a dream-like quality. There's a creaminess to them I've never seen before. I'll never sell my D700 and should it go wrong I'll get it repaired or buy another.
Lol that was my exact same reaction when i first got mine. When i looked at the rear screen after taking the photos I thought "shit i think i fell for the hype". Next thing you know I went home, loaded up the files into Lightroom and INSTANTLY all my previously held notions of digital photography cameras were shattered. The way Greens, blues and skin tones just POPS out at you still baffles me. I really wish I had never sold mine. (will get one back soon lol)
I'm happy to hear this. I watched all those a7R IV and EOS R come out but I couldn't bring myself to pay so much plus I didn't want to transfer 150 Mb images. I kept hearing how awseome the D700 is and I ordered one with a 35mm lens. Can't wait!
@@tiberiu_nicolae how is it?
I have the D700 paired with a 24-70 and this thing is amazing! I also have a 50mm 1.8 and again just out of this world. I've been looking to move to mirrorless namely the Sony A7II but just can't seem to let go of the D700 and I've now decided I won't.
I still regret selling mine. I thought id find better but once i actually had my hands on a 5dmk3 did i realise i made a mistake!. The only step up from a D700/D3 would honestly be a D4 with current prices.
Mirrorless is overrated. I say that as a GFX user.
There are certainly more modern and capable cameras out there, and I own a few of them. But to me, they feel more like computers than they do cameras, and have no "soul". I get more joy from simply shooting my D700 than any other digital camera. I sold my first one for something more "modern" and regretted it instantly, so I bought another one.
The really cool thing about the D700 for me is that it provides a digital "home" for my older Nikon lenses. Most of them, even those designed in the days of film, look just great when shot on the D700. That to me is reason enough to own one.
Tom Crawford Agreed!! I own a number of AIS lenses and they are my go to lenses, particularly the 35 1.4, 85 F2, 105 2.5, and the 135 2.8. I have not used a camera that produces better images SOOC, period! Edited photos is minimal with this camera and AIS vintage lenses!
@@russellwright9961 Agreed 10 ai lenses and 5 af/s lenses
Dan Druff What do you prefer, primes or zooms?
@@russellwright9961 ,primes are great i have ten to choose from ,they ooze quality ,105 2.5 pc(1973) just awesome, zooms have their place too my trio 18mm to 200 only the 18 35 is Afs is post digital ,the rest are old school
The Nikon D700 is a legend. Period. I used to do photography as a side business and it is stellar. I only shoot primes & paired it with a 50mm, 85mm, & my favorite, 180mm. The images that comes out of of this camera is simply amazing. I did a favor for a friend
And took their family portraits for the holidays and just blown away by how still good it is. I will never ever give up this camera. Ever. Did I say ever? 😎
My fav part is that in the case of an emergency situation i could always use the D700 to bash open windows or even use as a self defence tool with confidence that it might survive lol. Cant say that about everyother cam ive owned!
@@stealthworx4371 hahaha! It is indeed a beautiful beast. I just weighed my camera bag & it's a hefty 8 lbs with just the body and 3 lenses. Someone will have a bad day if I smack them in the face with it. Cheers!
It’s still one of the best cameras for portrait. The colors straight out of camera is the best, even in flat or neutral settings.
Jakethemase i had to sell mine and i regret it so much.
Thank you! I’m a film photographer from the days of the Nikon Ftn. I paid for much of my college shooting weddings with a Rollie, Parties with a Nikon, did some product with a 4X5. One of my favorite cameras was the Pentax 6X7. It was a boat anchor but it was a great camera for my big hands. During the conversion to digital from film, the costs were getting prohibitive and when KODAK, stopped proceeding Kodachrome, I dropped out. The early DSLRs were disappointing, When Nikon released the D7200, I bought one. The D3s and other pro cameras were just to expensive. The D7200 is a truly great camera. I have no complaints what so ever. But with that said, and a fine collection of great older Nikkor lens, and FX, I’ve been longing for a larger camera to fit my big hand, and more heft for stability and full frame. I just won an eBay auction for a D700 with battery grip. I am excited!
I just now saw your video review and you confirmed that my decision was a correct decision. 👍🏻
6 years later, and it's still a favorite camera of mine. I used it more than my Sony a7riv and a73.
I agree 100%!! I'm trying to get mine next month. It is one the best wedding cameras ever built. I will give my review when I get it for sure.
Not a bad deal at all for anyone who wnats to shoot full-frame.
Bought a low click D700 used end of 2015, still love it. Great built, good AF, lovely big pixel FF sensor, excellent manual focus lens support. I really like the whole package, quality and ergonomics of the camera. I am a hobbyist, but I often pick this body over my other gear - please note that I also have Canon dlsrs, 5D3, 1D3 and 70D. Another fun detail, the D700 pairs very nicely with the film F100, they are practically twins. If you don’t need video it is a steal - more so than a used Canon 5D.
I like your style! Very calm and sincere - no ego coming through. Cheers!
I love the D700. I currently also own a Fuji X-T1, 3 'Fujichrons' and the 18-55 zoom, which I had intended would replace the Nikon. I sold my D700 but came to regret it. The Fuji is in many ways superior, but in my personal opinion the Fuji images just don't look as nice or natural as the D700 images (and that's what it's all about in the end.) I now have another nice D700. Make sure you use good lenses to make the most of that beautiful sensor output. PS. Flash system: despite the improved techology and smaller size of Fuji, a good old D700 and SB-800 are hard to beat when you want a reliable well exposed image in a restaurant or party. I've just re-watched James A's final review D700 - I think He's Right.
Cotictimmy Mmmmm a SB800 will be my next purchase for sure! Cant wait to pair it up with my D700 😁
i tried whole kind of cameras : Sony , canon , fuji , olympus , Lumix ... nikon was always with best i had nikon D7000 and D7100 and D5300 and D3300. D3000 and D5000 Series weren't to be spacial thing or different but D7000`s Series and the FX they are unbeatable. i just bought today Nikon D700 with 6K shutter count for 400 euros i cant wait anymore for it.
how about iso and noise in comparison? Still a fullframe camera but old tech, do you have a comparison?
Cotictimmy Your spot on about this! I use this combination for Weddings and events and it can’t be beat, period!
My first DSLR is the D700. I love it and still use it extensively.
Got my 5,500 clicks D700 + battery grip, CF card and extra accu last Monday for 699 Eur. It is a beauty. Love the colors and the way it operates. So simple, effective. Thanks for the review.
I own D700 and I`m blown away with photo quality every time when I print the photo in a4 or a3 format!
Have a Nikon d7000 currently, looking to switch to my first full frame and been wanting this for the longest now great review :)
Happy to help :)
I have sold nikon d7100 and bought nikon d700 amazing image Quilty love it
Ayee!
I have two D700s, and had used for my wedding photography business. It is more than enough. If 10 years ago, I was so impressed by the quality of pic took with this camera by Cliff Mautner, this camera is still good for now.
One of the best ever!!! i love my two D700's. My d750 stays in its bag all the time due to the incredible d700 raw file!
Selmer Reference54 Agreed, I currently use D700 for my weddings and the image quality is 2nd to none! I agree with you also about Cliff, been following him for a while now...
I just bought d700, quite regret because there is no video mode. But, I came across this video and I am grateful that most of the comments saying good to this model. Hope I can do better for my photography business
Ruzaini Marzuki I understand your regret if you need or want video, but it doesn’t take long to research that info before a purchase. The D700 is pure photography, it is one of the best Nikon has made, IMO. The RAW files are phenomenal, and just not have seen better SOOC! You will quickly get over your regret with the quality you’ll be getting with this. Try the used market for a cam with video, there are many. I WILL NEVER PART WITH MY D700!
Got one this a few weeks ago almost new with battery grip and 50mm f1.4 lens for just over $600. Best ebay purchase in years! Yet to take it for a spin.
you are in for a surprise good work!. Just go outside around sunset and take a pic of literally anything. You'll be amazed at the colours!
great video mate! Keep going! I love my d700 - it's still a great camera today. And because i heard alot of mates saying, i miss my d700 - i would say... never sell a d700 (or you'll regret it ;-)
Cheers!
I own a D500 but grabbed a D700 in minty condition with low counter!!! i've captured some stunning photo's! and it makes you forget about everything else out there :) I like using manual prime lenses with it! 50m, 28m, 135m, 105! I treated it to an 85m Zeiss as well :) when you hit the mark, its so good
Unbeatable value for the money isnt it. The D500 is amazing too though ;)
Where did you buy D700?
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Bro... Yes! I'm actually considering this but still want to see some comparisons to newer cameras
I just got a D3 for $630. I couldn't be happier. Maybe it's just the excitement about having my dream camera from back in the day but the pictures that come out of it are just magical. Although what the man in the video said is true about cropping. Although you should try your best to get a good composition straight out of camera so it really isn't that big of a deal.
I have my new sony a7iii in the box. Nothing like my D700 and my D3. real serious cameras for serious photographers. No bells and whistles and tiny buttons, just real tanks for every weather conditions . And like you say, 12mp its enough.
I know a7iii is a good camera with plenty of technology, but TINYYYYY!!!. MY PERSONAL OPINION I LOVE BIG CAMERAS!!!!! THANKS!🙂🙃🙂😉
Cesar Torres I had a Sony a6k and that soured my opinion on Sony for a long time. D700/D3 are like 80 series Toyota landcruisers. Unbreakable quality made during Nikon’s finest hour!
Very nice overview! I'm planning to purchase a used D700 in 2020 and I'm sure I'll be more than satisfied.
tlunde53 yep it’s a great camera. Spits out true magic in black & white above iso 3200
I sold off my D700 once I became accustomed to my Fujifilm X-T2. It was too big, too heavy and too loud. Sure the IQ was good but so was the Fuji's. I now have five Fuji X bodies and most of the Fuji lenses. There is no going back to full frame DSLRs for me.
My D700 has very good skin tones, I can’t say the same about about my D750.
Al Pichardo what are your overall thoughts on the D750? Im considering buying one to review soon. But the reliability issues are dubious the more i look into it lol
I use both D700 and D750. I like the faster autofocus and dual card system of D750. But IQ is different. I like both of them but different. Canon displays realistic images and Nikon displays dreamy artsy images in my Mac. That is one of my reasons I use Nikon. I am thinking Sony next but keeping Nikons.
Nice video! Thanks for the walk down nostalgia lane.
Brian L thank you for inspiring me to make more videos.
Very nice video!I was going for a D3 because i like the full pro body type like my F5 but found a D3s for a very good price considering the condition was minty and 78000 clicks!You are right about the 12MP,also an advantage is the size of the files and the workflow!I have the 50mm 1.8D wich everyone must own and i want to buy as soon as my budget is on track again the 200mm Ai-Ais or even better the 180mm 2.8ED.
Dimitris Tsakiris another lens id recommend would be the 70-150mm f3.5 ais lens. Very cheap but amazing performance and rendering!
This was a 3000 dollar camera I dreamed about. Bought one for 550 bucks. 7280 clicks n it….hinting I need another for backup….(or the D4)
I’m spending my money on the best glass I can get…..which is what photography boils down to….
Imo that's always the best route to take. Put a majority of your budget into glass and a minority into the actual body. As I said in the video if the d700/D3 was good enough for pros then who are we to complain lol
I love my D700. I'm always amazed how much better the pics look on a computer monitor than on the camera's LCD screen, which is low resolution compared to newer models. There is "something" about D700 files that are unique. I can say this with confidence as I have owned D3100, D7000, D80, D300 and D750.
glennskitchen The colour rendition to my eyes atleast is still unmatched. Trust me im not selling my d700 anytime soon 😂
glennskitchen you’re 100% correct D700 colors are amazing! I can’t say the same about the My D750.
I still have my D700. The D700 plus the old Nikon f/1.8D is my portrait go to combo.
Cannot beat that combo!. I will be buying another D700 again soon. (or even a D3 if i can find one for the right price lol). Thank you so much for watching!
I have two D700. They are my beloved photography tools.I have a D750 also but it does not get much use because of the D700!
i will never bother with mirrorless toys.
Its amazing how i havent come across a single bad view on the D700 so far in this comment thread. Just shows how amazing this camera really is!. What are your thoughts on the DF?
It is because almost everyone can see the quality that comes out of this camera.I have never owned a df but many owners complain about its focus system.@@stealthworx4371
@@user-zv6qu4ks1p People complain about alot of things lol Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment btw. Really do appreciate it.
Yes .Indeed!! Lol
Thanks a lot for the inputs and the video!!
@@stealthworx4371
Great video, a real testimonial to a legend of a camera, I still miss mine. Your right, there is something about the image quality that stands alone. If you put the battery grip on with double A batteries it does 8 frames per second too. Keep the vids coming and thanks for the back up comment on my Nikon 35mm F1.8 DX video.
The battery grip is a must i agree! 8fps plus a week worth of extra battery life lol. I actually bought my D700 on your recommendation which i think is easily the best $600 aud ive spent in a long time haha. Thank you so much for the kind encouraging words!.
Wow thats so flattering thank you, I'm glad my crappy video on my phone was helpful. The D700 speaks for it self though. Look forward to more content of yours.
I am in my “process” to mirrorless and I am selling my gear. I sold my D750, few lenses and it was a while since I had not used the 700. I used it to take some shoots of the remaining gear and guess what: made the decision of not selling that body. I just think that the current market price for this body has gone too low compared to what this camera can do. I am retaining the body, my nifty fifty and most likely the Nikkor 24-70. I think I will even delay my move to mirrorless...
New Nikon Mirrorless systems are around the corner too ;)
Great video! My 2 cents: If you are unsure of which "vintage" camera to get: a D3 or D700 (given the fact that both are around the price these days), go for D3. Don't get me wrong, I love my D700 and I won't be parting with any of them, however I have owned both cameras for over 6 years now, and the D3 is superior in handling, weight balance (and I use the D700 with its original grip to get 8 fps and better stability), ISO performance (at least 1/2 or 1 stop less noise) and I know resolution and sensor sensitivity is supposed to be the same, but I think the D3 is more finely tuned, shutter stability (even a very low shutter speeds), dual card slots (which is a significant advantage for professional use), long lasting battery (even second market batteries last al least two o three times as much), AF is milliseconds faster and more accurate (although D700 is very good indeed), it has a more rugged feel and it is recognized as an external drive when connected to any computer (Mac or PC), while I don't know why Nikon decided to omit this function in the D700, and you just can interact with the camera through software (Lightroom, iPhoto, etc.).
The only "advantages" of the D700 is size but not stability (without the grip only 5 fps), AF light (to focus in low light conditions), integrated flash (which for some reason is very slow to fire (at least slower than my old D90). As you see, when the event I need to photograph is relevant I tend to pick up D3 95% of the time. However, for family trips, street photography, or any less demanding context, D700 is gold.
Currently in the process of getting my hands on a D3 for review haha. Your comment is spot on btw. Regardless of which you pick between d3 & d700 you WILL get your moneys worth that's for sure.
@@stealthworx4371 Yeah, and I forgot to add that the buttons and dials of the D3 have a slighly better feel than those on D700; they're kind of softer and more responsive. The screen is also has more contrast (IMO)
Might as well get a D4 then…..16 megs….
Thank you.
Shhhhh! Don't say that! I'm still waiting to get my cash together to pick one up! Hahaha in all seriousness it's a fantastic camera.
Hey, weird, I also have an A7 (iv) camera strap on my D700 --- how bizarre! kek
Have two of them. But looking to get the D800e or the 810
Wise choice! thats what i am planning on buying eventually as well. I would suggest the D800e over the D800 though due to the whole AA filter debate. I personally prefer not having an AA filter but i suppose its not much of an issue if you dont chase sharpness all that much.
many d800(e) have left af issue
ademola solanke I’m looking to do the same!!
I remember the day I grabbed a D700 in mint condition with low shutter! I love the guys that guy cameras and hardly use them then get rid of them to help pay for the latest and greatest :) the D700 was the camera I always wanted and it doesn’t disappoint, I have done many photography jobs and nobody complains! I have had the odd photography snob who likes to point out old cameras??? They should have paid more attention to the lenses I use to know I’m serious about my camera :)
Yep I call them label sniffers. They miss the Forrest for the trees and miss out on gems like D700s and D3s. More for us i guess haha
I need nothing else.. This camera has the magic image thing going on.
It's like shooting with Velvia 50 but in digital, in short IMO the results looks almost like chrome film. Built like a brick and weather proof as well.
I do wish it had 100 iso.
BIG Stick,
It does have iso 100.
It is labeled "Lo-1"
@@terryallen9546 , ISO 100 ! Really ?
You are totally right! Great video!
I recently grabbed a D700 in mint condition for 400 pounds :) love it. I was greedy though, I did purchase a D500 about three weeks beforehand :) the D700 was suppose to be a back up camera but I use both equally :)
Unbeatable value!. D500 is an amazing bit of kit too!
where to buy?
Really great video!
Budget Snaps Appreciate the kind words! Ps - love your lens assembly videos! They are invaluable!
Please tell me where to buy a used D700.
good info. thanks for the effort and the sharing. no camera is perfect, if i may ask: what were your dislikes on the d700 AND what should i be looking for in a used d700? thanks in advance for any info anyone cares to share. thumbs up.
You are right no camera is perfect and the d700 is no different. I should have added this to the video in hindsight but my dislikes are its memory card format (cf cards are annoying and difficult to find when your travelling etc), The weight (i like the weight but i can see someone hating it) and Resolution. 12 megapixels is perfect for portraits/weddings etc for anything that needs to be cropped 12mp can be a bit limiting.
Things to look out for would be rubber peeling, obviously shutter count (eventhough these are known to go well pass the rated shutter life) and any signs of warpin on metal ring of the F mount. Hope i could be of help :)
I use a card adaptor in my D700, its a CF card where you slot SD cards into it, I have had no problems at all :)
Gibson Weasel Do you notice any change in that fps speed with that adaptor? What brand is it?
D7200 with a middle lense, D610 with a budget lense or D700 with a good lense, for portrait, low light, daily photography. Weight doesn't bother me, I just need best value for money. Please advice and help. Thanks
6 months too late but my suggestion would be to buy the cheapest body with the most expensive lens. Camera bodies are constantly outdated and lose value while lenses retain most of theirs.
2019 review - Video posted 10 dec 2017. Back to the Future :-)
I recently tried remaking this video for 2019 but saw no use. Every bit of info here is still perfectly valid. D700 was so ahead of its time its not even funny.
I just purchased a D700. Any recommendations for a 50mm auto-focus lens. I'm leaning towards the 1.8G Special Edition--no particular reason. There sure are a lot of 50mm Nikon lenses.
Honestly for the money you just cant pass up the 50mm f1.8d lens. Its cheap its sharp and it has fairly decent distortion levels across the lens. The f1.8g lens definitely has better bokeh but im not sure if its worth the extra $120+. Hope i could help!
Daniel, I own eight different Nikon 50mm lenses, and to be honest, you really can't beat the 50mm 1.8D lens, especially for the price. I've bought them for as little as $60 in like new condition. My 1.8D is just as sharp as my 1.4D when both are set to 1.8, and my 50mm 1.8G is good, but uses a different filter size than most of my other Nikkors, and won't work on my film cameras. So I'd recommend the 50mm 1.8D. And, if something happens to it, you are only out $100!
I have a d750 for wedding, would a d700 be a good afortable backup?
Got mine along with a D300S and D7000. D810 next on the list.
Good choice. D810 would most likely be my next photography only purchase too.
It's ironic to me, that more males than ever are 'working out', taking Jiu Jitsu, MMA, strutting around the local 7-Eleven in their tank tops, when it's 70 degrees out...……...…………..and yet, so many males complain about how heavy cameras, phones, and watches are. However, I digress...……….unless you have some type of particularly unique specialty application, like shooting underwater, shooting in outer space, billboards, architecture, etc...……………...if you can't get your shot with the D700 and a "D" series lens, then you're not much of a photographer.
I can see where someone would prefer not to carry a D700 all day, every day, for a 10-day vacation however, it's more than fine for you to take selfies in the mirror of your dirty bathroom, or so you can go on, "an adventure" to the next town over, jump out the car, and post that "amazing" photo of you and yo girrrrrrrl doing Yoga.....…..on the beach...…….....at sunrise and posting it to Instagram with a very unique and interesting quote, like, "#couplesgoals", "#winning", or my personal favorite unique and interesting quote, "#livinglifetothefullest." Yup, the D700 is perfect for this type of stuff.
Wow that was quite profound
pussie times..
Im torn about buying this one or saving more money for the 800e.
I shoot landscape and portraits, just as a hobby but i cant decide just yet.
How is the dynamic range on the d700?
Thank you.
The d800e is obviously a vastly superior purchase if money wasn't an issue. Dynamic range wise though they are a lot closer than you'd think. Ive never used a d800e but i have used a d800 and i can safely say that DR is close between it and the D700. For portraiture on a budget the d700 is hard to beat.
I do photography for a model and I started off using a D500 and there is nothing wrong with it :) nice camera but then I picked up a minty D700 and tried this out with her, results have been stunning, just look natural and nice, its such a nice camera.
Great video
James Hammond I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind and encouraging comment :)
I'm torn between this and the canon d5 mk1 for the price tag and because I'm still a beginner. Sigh.
Remochii 116 i have no experience with the 5d mk1 but by my research the D700 is far superior to it in almost all areas. 5d mk2 is more of a match than the mk1. Hope i could help!
D700 is far superior than even the Canon 5D III in terms of image quality.
2021: i trading an ultimate mirrorless for a D700.
They are so cheap now unless you had to get one for a job I wouldn't trade the D700 for anything. I recently bought a D7100 and am currently planning to either get a D700 again or get a D3.
It's a lot cheaper than that here. I still will opt to take it out and shoot birds of prey with it -- with a manual 300mm lens -- sure I will get the odd missed shot compared to shooting Sony AF, and sure I cannot crop like I can on a modern sensor; but if you don't crop and you do get them in focus, well, they're great images. Even on my big screen - sort of seems stupid worrying about people looking at them on a mobile phone dunnit!
I regret selling my D700. Ive owned several cameras since then and this one is still my favourite pure photography orientated camera ive ever owned. Currently fiddling around with a Blackmagic pocket cinema camera 6k pro. Will upload a review of it soon!
Love the d700 but the d600 hits the sweet spot at 24 mp and fx. D800 files too big.
Funny you mention the D800 i might be getting a 800e soon. Will make a review eventually haha
How I can get Canon like colors on Nikon kindly share some settings
As long as you shoot raw you can practically get any colour profile you want in post. It might not looks identical but you should be able to get very close!. Unfortunately that will be up to you and a bit of experimenting in lightroom. I personally LOVE the standard nikon colour science.
@@stealthworx4371 I respect ur likeness but Nikon colors are consistent accross the board different camera has different colors
@@ridaali4601 Yes thats color science. But if you shoot raw you really shouldn't be limited by colour science. For some reason i could never get decent colours out of my old sony a6000 so i guess colour science does affect the end product somewhat based on preferences.
Im thinking about purchasing Nikon d700 for 500$ but i need some assurance that this camera is going to be the best purchase yet...im upgrading from a d5200 i have used a friend's D750 but is D700 enough to perform as good? thanks
I cant really assure anything 100% but i can definitely give you some helpful advice if you let me know what your photography requirements are.
CaseClosedTV i mostly do portraits, flash photography, wedding photography and night time long exposures for milky way and star trails
CaseClosedTV i have invested in decent glass but that has left me with a budget enough to get me a d700
Its great that you invested in good glass because that is pretty much the most important equipment you could spend your money on.
For portrait work D700 is PERFECT. Colour rendition and low light is still amazing today compared to most cameras. For astro photography you might need higher resolution. Honestly it all comes down to what your main requirement is. If portraiture and weddings fill 70% of your photography then i definitely recommend the D700. Just understand that you wont be able to excessively crop with 12mp which is fine for weddings and portraits but wildlife photography etc will be a bit difficult.
Hope i could help haha
really? if it can then that's awesome...i dont crop much basically.. i dont mind it being low res as long as it performs really good in low light... i wanna know how it compares to the newer Nikon D750? because i have used it and the iso performance is amazing so how much high can the D700 go without falling apart? since for me wedding photography requires high iso most times
does it light meter with ais lenses?
timbosch7 flawlessly. No issues what so ever.
Yes, it works excellent with AI/AIS lenses.
Using mine with 28/2.8 CRC, 35/2, 50/1.2, 50/1.4, 105/2.5 no issues with metering.
You can enter your non CPU lens data in the menu and you are done.
Focus confirmation is really good on the Nikon, left / right turn indicators and in focus indicator.
Hey 👋. I really want to see more photos from the nikon d700. If anyone would be kind enough to comment their Instagram account :)
I have 100's of D700 images on Flickr if you would like to take a look: www.flickr.com/photos/Skeptiq-1 I have had two D700's. The first one I sold when I switched to the D750. I took about 400 pics with that camera and sold it. Then I bought another low count D700 which I will never get rid of . . . it's all the camera I need. Lenses that work especially well on it are: 1- Nikon 35mm f2D 2- Nikon 50mm f1.8D 3- Nikon 85mm f1.4D 4- Nikon 80-200mm f2.8D 5- Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR I 6- Nikon 300mm f4 afs 7- Nikon 300mm f4 PF VR You can see image samples taken with each of these lenses on my Flickr page. Hope this helps
My local camera shop need to stop stocking great secondhand gear :) I bought a D700 off them 2 years ago for 399 british pounds with a low shutter count!! since then I have ended up using it more than my other cameras!! but today, the shop had a D3!! also for 399!! in mint condition!!! no marks!! 12k shutter count!! its just like the D700!! same camera really with slight differences!! the battery life is crazy for starters!! and I love how its 100 percent coverage which is something I wish the D700 had as I do some fashion photography stuff :) these cameras are built so good!!! better than todays stuff!!
Lol 399 for a d3 is a major bargain mate well done. In Aus right now if I go on ebay/gumtree the cheapest d3 goes for 800-900+. And those are in horrible clapped out condition!
@@stealthworx4371 I don't know what goes on in my local camera shop but they have bargains that come and go!! they service the cameras before putting them up in the window! the guys who work there are nice as well. the prices are real good, I was keeping an eye out for another D700 but the D3 for 399 was a steal
@@Gibson1976uk Keep supporting businesses like that mate! Its comforting to know that there are still half decent camera stores out there not price gouging and ripping off customers!
CaseClosedTV I know what you mean, local business can follow their own rules etc. chain company’s have to stick to a fixed plan :) this store is the only place to grab decent/looked after secondhand gear. Places like CEX will have camera bodies in the window with the cap off that protects the sensor from dust!! crazy
Wanna buy a D 700
HIGHLY recommend it!
I own a a7r3, and I wouldn't mind lugging around this badboy. Some people just love to bitch about weight.
I still wish i had mine 😭
@@stealthworx4371 get one! I actually just bought an d700 an hour ago 😅. Wanted to to use so I can use my a7r less.
NEEEEKON... argh my brain
N Y E K O N
Ichiro T I am Japanese and Nikon is pronounced Nee-kon. If it were pronounced the other way it would be spelled Naikon.
Eightosaurus Spelunk I'm japanese aswell... and yes it's Neekon... Nikon is a combination of Nippon Kogaku...
It's Neekon. It's also Neentendo, Toe-yotah, Hone-dah, Meetsubeeshee, and Neesan.
this would have been a great video if the music wasn't fighting with your voice
Chagrin Valley-Web lol yeah ive got a lot of work to do to improve production haha
production was fine, just turn the music down when you're talking and your good to go. love my D700 too!
2020 but filmed in 2017.
Yes still valid. I wish i never sold my D700. Im going to get one again soon. Its that good.
@@stealthworx4371 I've still got mine less than 16k shots. With the price they are going for now it's hardly worth letting it go
@@radiocrash Yep dont be like me and regret selling it later. Im currently recording a review for Fuji xt1 and imo its the closest ive gotten to recreating those gorgeous D700 colours!
why are you talking ridiculously fast had no idea what your say halt the time
Ye soz im not very good at this. But its all g ill get better.
He's Aussie mate!
Don't buy it unless you can't afford one of the modern FF cameras.
Yuriy whole reason why people buy $500 cameras is because they connot afford $4500 goes without saying.
I spent alot on the d750 main camera and want to use a d700 as backup makes sense?
You talk too fast for me to hear/think/consider.
Think faster matey ;)
you talk too fast
You think too slow ;)