Nikon D700, might be the best Full frame camera for the money ... EVER
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Come see the Nikon d700, this Full frame beauty which renders amazing images which I feel blow most of my other DSLR cameras out of the water ! I'm so happy to have these in my collection, come see what we're dealing with.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) 12.1 million.
Sensor Size. 36.0 mm. x 23.9 mm.
Image Sensor Format. FX.
Storage Media. CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
ISO Sensitivity. ISO 200 - 6400. ...
Monitor Size. 3.0 in. diagonal.
Monitor Type. Super Density. ...
Battery / Batteries. EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery.
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The D700 is THE LEGEND today. I have it, use it, love it.
Recently I got myself a used D850. That one will be THE LEGEND over 20 years, I'm pretty sure about that.
had one and sold it off. missed it and tired sometimes of electronic viewfinder so just got another one with only 3200 shots on it. Used it on a portrait shoot a couple of days away and it blew me away yet again!! Damn this camera is so magical.
Mine is falling apart like myself ;-)
Yeeeesssshhhhhh .... don't talk like that! Lol.@@robbellphoto
Few things for folks interested in this camera. It favors a warmer color, which can get yellow redish in incandescent light. It only has 1 card slot, will produce some hot pixels in dark areas at high iso. Just some things to think about.
Hmm, yes and no. "Yellow redish" is totally correct for incandescent, nothing to do with the camera. But yes, it has a warm cast, which is good for portraits. Yes, I'd like a second card slot, but in over ten years only one card has ever given me trouble. No hot pixels I am aware of, but noise above 3200 iso certainly isn't anything worth writing home about. Still, that's at least one stop more than even most rigorous overdevelopping of film would give me, and by then grain would be an art in itself.
Still, I agree you'll have to think about getting the D700. By today's standards it's no longer a pro camera, rather one for enthusiast amateurs. But in this category it really shines.
Like Kodachrome.😊
There is just something about the images that the D700 produces. I love the fact that it is built like a tank.
Mine looks like someone hit it with a bat …. But she still fires
Also an owner of a used D700. I can also vouch for the fact that this camera punches WAY above its weight considering it's an "old" camera with "only" 12MP. This camera allowed me to get a proper full-frame kit going, with great lenses (the AF-D range which are also great and more affordable), for well under $1000. 12MP is more than enough in most applications unless you're doing extra large prints or need to crop in substantially on your shots. For the latter, I would just recommend practicing getting the composition right in-camera so you don't need to worry about that, and you'll be more than satisfied with the results!
Seriously happy with the feedback from this beast …. I feel like our 700 community is real ;-) …. I shot a family with my D800 but the D700 was a back up …. The lens flare from the 700 on the sensor was epic. Also used a H2S on that shoot and the photos were again , great
I have a D700 now because I wanted one so bad when it was released but couldn't afford it and settled for the D300s, which was tops in apsc at the time. I will keep my 700 until it quits.
Urgh …. The 300 is a little sweet heart also ! But the iso on the 700 is pretty awesome
It really does have something special about it
I still have my original D70 6MP DX, great camera, made lots of great photos…. You can get replacement rubber grip as you said and it will look great. I also have a D300s I had converted to IR, was thinking of grabbing a D700 for conversion as well… wonderful machine.
YESS, I❤my 700Nikon and my D3s...😊
Having not shot the D3s yet …. How do the colors compare to the 700 direct from sensor
I bought mine in 2008 along with a D3 for shooting weddings. My favorite thing about both cameras is something many of us pros love, “3D Focus Tracking”. It holds tack sharp focus instantly when triggered. Try it with the cheapest 50mm “Sneaker Zoom” and it will hold focus even when target moves in any direction.
Thanks so much …. Sounds like you were able to catch all of the crazy times
I have one that I bought used on eBay some years ago. I also have three other digitals and seven film cameras; I try and rotate them. I shoot more film these days, so the 700 doesn't get out much. But I reckon it'll be great this coming weekend, when I'll have a few hours to kill around the beautiful city of Bath. I'm normally doing street photog with film so I'll switch to more arty stuff with the 700. Or I might slap a manual lens on and practise some zone focusing. This camera is proof that 12MP is plenty for the vast majority of use cases and the results show that photography is not about the latest gear.
ahh the 700 brick ..owned one for a long time ..love it
I really enjoyed this video. Just got my used D 700 and looking forward to learning how to use it!
Thanks 🙏🏻 so much! This camera is wonderful and I know you’re going to love the image style for sure
I have it and I agree. Downsides are auto-wb, autofocus, display, speed. I use Z5 much more often.
Nice video man! Still my favorite camera even today. I use my D780 for real estate because of the flip screen and exposure preview. But for portraits or any other shoots I still grab my D700. Colors are magical!
The 780 is so much more expensive also ! But yep the 700 colours are amazing :-) thanks mate
@@robbellphoto The D780 wasn’t too crazy used I found one for only $850 on Amazon. I use it occasionally for video as well. I actually wanna do a side by side comparison of the 2 soon.
@@trippin.n.flippin5676 I mean I’d it’s for business it’s also a good deal right. Let us know how the comparison goes for sure
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I can use ISO 25600 with near zero noise on the D700 without flash, Great for shows
Great camera!! Love my d700!!
I bought the D700 because of the sensor and because I need a break from looking at screens when I'm out shooting photography. I think this is a camera where you can treat it like a film camera, do very minimal PP and see great results. I do wish it was a couple 100g lighter but I think with prime lenses, it's not unbearably heavy.
It’s a boulder for sure !
Love you said with primes that it’s bearable 😅
I pair with my 28-70 2.8 and boy does it weigh you down…. Went back to the nifty and I just can’t help but feel I want a 28 prime 😅
Absolute powerhouse! In wet conditions and accidental food spills and still chugging! Love my D700
@@ahmedaiham9614 A couple things. I got the 28mm f2.8d af prime to pair with my 50mm f1.8d and it's a great combo. I'm thinking about getting the 28-105mm f3.5-4.5d but undecided yet. Oddly enough, I weighed my Z7 with Smallrig l-bracket (needed to fit my pinky) and the FTZ adapter and it's only about 100g lighter than the D700 with battery and memory card. I couldn't believe it.
I got a D700, D800 and love them both. Never thought I needed more, but broke down to GAS this year and got the Z8. Gotta say, it’s the best do all camera I’ve ever owned.
Great times for camera tech!
Bought mine in 2008, used professionally for 10 years then as a back up. 12 mp is plenty for on line images that are down sized to low resolution. Mine just keeps on tickin. I love the colors but it is built like a tank, has produced images that won professional competitions, and it just does exactly what I need. With mirrorless giving novices a view of exposure, slr's are less desirable for beginners but, this thing is crazy capable and complex. My film dslrs like the f6 are IDENTICAL in layout so going from digital to film is seamless. As a matter of fact, a couple times, grabbed the digital instead of film because they look identical. The design from 1995 on the f5 by the italian designer who designed things like the DeLorean, ferarris and lamborginis. My d850 is identical.
I’m going to create a long term review for sure. This body is wonderful. I’d love an 850 and an F6 but simply don’t need them. My 800 is fine and my 100 also. It would seem that I’m a guy that likes to settle ;-)
@@robbellphoto On my birthday in june I will celebrate my 65th anniversary of a gift of a complete pro dark room from my father, a 620 Kodak medium format camera and trip to Kodak. Shooting that long, I have collected much gear over that time, 6 35 mm film, 4 digital, 645, 67 cameras and lenses, film developing scanning setup, fully equipped studio. It give me lots of options for clients and allows not only great photos but fun in format and camera selection. Problem, either I sell some of it or I need a bigger house.
Have the 750 and 810 and love them.
Thanks for doing this D700 video. Likewise I feel the same way about this incredible camera. Have 2 of them and plan to get at least another 5 so they can pry one of them away from my dead hands when the time comes. Your style is right on. I found a way to nicely glue up the rubbers with elastic contact glue that adheres well and looks factory. Just make sure you remove any remaining old adhesive and trim the original slightly stretched rubbers. Cheers.
Thanks so much ! What a camera
The D700 has a certain style of contrast, especially in the lower end and up towards mid tones. Had mine for almost 10yrs now and just keep collecting lenses on the way. Recently got a 80-200mm D-lens for $120. Which is a huge price difference from the 70-200. And, because the apurture ring is ON the lens, i can also use it for my analogue Nikons aswell 🕺
Another huge plus (for beginners) is that all settings can be adjusted with buttons, without going into any menus! :)
Another great comment from a fan of the 700 ! Yeeeee haa
I've bought and sold this camera 4 times over the years, I never gelled well with it. it constantly overexposed the photos, it did have its moments of brilliance, but honestly the 5dc whilst slower was better for me.
Still using one, I ordered from B&H Photo the day Nikon released it in December 2008 and received it in February 2009 and love it although my D800 is my primary Nikon body most of the time!
Urgh the 800 files destroy my memory lol. The 700 makes me smile every time ! Thanks for the comment for sure
Still hAve mine since new....I think it's the best looking Nikon DSLR....
I think the D40x is probably the best looking and still only $50 to pick up ;-)
I agree! I think the D700 is Nikon's best looking Digital camera ever. Proportions and ergonomics are perfect.
Could not afford a D700 until 2016. For what I shoot, the D700 sensor rendered colors SOOC better than any other digital camera I've seen or used. Unfortunately, the used one I bought must have had a rough life, as it did not last long. Additionally, I LOVED the weight and ergonomics of the body. If I didn't already have, 'too many" cameras, I'd buy one today (Sept 2023).
I mean ….. what actually is **too many** ;-)
I own 6 X D700s!
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I’m keeping my D700 for as long as it lasts too. I’m very happy with it.
What a beast of a machine ❤️
If the d610 had the build quality of the d700, we wouldn't be having this conversation. So, unless someone is all about just build- quality, there's no comparison. How does dxomark rank the 610 14 points higher than the 700?
I’ve not shot the 610. I’m so interested! I’ll get one and check it out! Thanks for the fuel for my GAS ;-)
I have a D700 and D3s. Love them and won't part with them even though I have a D850. I don't feel the need to go to the Z system.
I’ve been feeling the same HOWEVER …. The fujifilm x tran color has me hooked ! HOOKED I TELL YOU
I agree! I also have an X-T5! Nikons getting too heavy.
Ditto on the Z camera. No need at all.
I had one for years, it was a marvellous camera, produced wonderful images... Miss it often..
Just replaced the rubber grips and it’s looking amazing
@@robbellphoto Such a lovely Camera. ❤️❤️❤️
I just bought a D700 with only 1077 shots on it. Looks brand new.
What do you mean you cannot use this professional work? That is a joke you can definitely use this for professional work…
Why does he keep calling it D70?
Lol because I’m stupid and also because I make hundreds of videos and the bodies all roll into one ! I’m so so sorry
Great video, Robert. Which Topcor lens is that you've adapted for your Nikon? What do you need to adapt it? Thank you.
www.keh.com/fotodiox-pro-adapter-exakta-auto-topcon-lens-to-nikon-f-exa-nik.html?aid=379265-2462848&Fotodiox&gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9o2lrGHVvpZvAMiYV4BfU6-XylW_jo-CWTcy1pSByupMIIYU81nXQxoCRZ8QAvD_BwE
Love KEH ! This lens is sweet
Thanks ! Also , the full frame mode will be disabled when you use these old lenses , you can discontinue this mode but their will be heavy vignetting on anything below f5.6
Sticks with his D3200 and D810
Fan ! Huge huge fan of both !
Great video Rob , would it be possible for you to make a video replacing the rubbers on the D700?
Of course ! They’re on the way :-)
I have a D700 and its the closest digital equivalent to the F100 in my view.
I sold my F100…. My F4 my f5 all sold ….. but the D700 … she’s stays ;-)
I bought this Legend is very good value for money but preffer Canon grip 5d classic, 7d, 5d m3 and even C40d is for me much comfortable grip but agree d700 is another Legend and really happy to back to 12mgp camera.
What the best lens buy now? Value for money? I have only 50mm 1.8d and need maybe 1 more which is must have?
Honestly , I’m a huge fan of the 85mm lens options but for this I’d say stick to full frame lenses and as fast as you can afford
@@robbellphoto you talking about 85mm 18.D or 1.8 G? I still hunting and not decide yet.
@@JrPfreedom probs find G tha t fall
Is it a D70, a D700 or a D750 mate?
lol I know I’m sorry for my lack of script ! Totally get caught up with the filming. This, is the 700 ! I do however, have space for a 750
Just got a nikon 500mm prime to combat the 12 megapixle for some shots nothing bad to report
Hey I want to see sample pictures, is that possible any how?
It is the camera equivalent of the Mercedes pictured
I didn’t see a Mercedes in this video?
miss my D70, selling for canon a bad decision
Is it a D700, D70, or D750?
Bro...
Lol I know . Zero script or teleprompter …. Just fumbling through ruining peoples lives
@@robbellphoto all good, mate. I'm a pedant, and it was killing me.
Peace.
I was waiting for the hidden bonus track at the end.. 😢
That’s my terrible editing skills ! Honestly I only make videos to fuke my GAS as if it needs anymore gasoline ;-) …..
Great! At 8:59 what is that lens and what's the lens adapter, please.
Ahhhhh ! Yep ! This is the TOPCON RE lens ! Super rare and massively over priced ;-) vibes …. Wow they’re amazing
Thanks!
@@robbellphoto
Even tho I shoot digital medium format I still own my D700 from 2010. I’ll never give it up.
I think the D800 is now the best value full frame. It gets you 36 megapixels which is probably going to be the new standard for mirrorless. I know it's around 600 bucks but it gets you that resolution and a full frame sensor.
Picked one up for $300 ish from KEH, the 36mp kills my editing rate but I do love it
You brought up the pronunciation of the name "Nikon". Said you pronounced it like Americans. In matters of the English language, I usually side with British usage. But in this case, the Yanks have it I think. For instance, how would you pronounce the name "Simon"? I rest my case.
Eyecup!!
If you ever use a M9P or a M8.2 from Leica.... you might become like me: I am reserved with superlative
Never shot one ! But I’m hoping too very soon for sure
Just for the common good you should have one😅
Mines in a dire state lol ! Needs some love
Bro bought this many cameras and still takes photos full of motion blur
For the money? A d610.
I do love the colors the 700 produce
It's just an old camera. I don't get this cultist obsession with old digital cameras.
In the case of the D700, older is BETTER. In the case of MOST things, older is better. Try to keep up.
D700 is the best camera for the money? wrong. it is an overrated camera and wont be serviced by nikon.
Beautiful image quality for sure. Thanks for the comment :-)) can you suggest an alternative for the viewers please
@@user-zv6qu4ks1p oh i have s very good idea what a camera is. a d700 is among the good cameras. let there be no missunderstanding. the d700 was an average camera at lanuch. it is a waste of money now.
Why does he keep calling it "D70"?