The introduction of Nikon's new D700 may have been one of the worst kept secrets in an industry with more leaks than the Titanic, but it was still something of a surprise coming so hot on the heels of the D3 and D300. Essentially a D3 shrunk down and squeezed into a body roughly the same size as a D300, the D700 is Nikon's first 'compact' professional SLR, and in its segment of the market will compete with the recently announced Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Sony DSLR-A900.
The imaging side of the D700 is pretty much the same as the D3; it shares the acclaimed 12.1MP full frame ('FX') sensor and has the same processing engine, so we would presume output to be almost identical. The main differences (aside from being considerably smaller) are physical; there's a different shutter (good for 150,000 exposures rather than 300,000 on the D3), different viewfinder prism (with 95% coverage) and a slower burst rate. You also lose the rear LCD info panel (there's no room for it) and one of the D3's two CF card slots, but you do get a couple of extra features to soften the blow slightly; most notably a self-cleaning sensor and a built-in flash. We'll look a little more in-depth at the differences between the D3 and D700 in a moment.
The D700 joins the D3 as a fully-fledged 'professional' model; it has the same tank-like build quality (though we're sure the pop-up flash will cause a few raised eyebrows), and gets you the full pro service from Nikon. And the pricing (around $2999) reflects this; anyone hoping for an 'affordable' semi-pro full frame Nikon SLR will have to wait until the cost of producing such large sensors falls considerably.
NikonD700 The New
The D700 offers one of the fastest and most accurate advanced AF systems on the market today.
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nikond3000 latest cameras
Nikond3000 keyfeatures:
* New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
* Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
* Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
* Integrated Dust Reduction System
* Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing system
* Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
* Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
* Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
* Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
* Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
* Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
* Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
* Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
* Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
* Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control
* Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
* Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
* Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
* Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form
Nikond3000 Specifications:
Effective pixels
10.2 million
Image sensor
CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels)
3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media
SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor
3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering
Exposure modes
Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.)
Weight
Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap
* *Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. July 2009
* New Guide mode provides in-camera assistance for making camera settings and utilizing professional techniques
* Large 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot LCD with brightness adjustment
* Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor, 10.2 effective megapixels
* Integrated Dust Reduction System
* Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing system
* Six scene modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, and other settings for superior image quality
* Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
* Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast environments
* Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points provides fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
* Picture Control System includes Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
* Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including a new Miniature effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models
* Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 1600; a Hi 1 setting increases sensitivity to ISO 3200
* Viewfinder with approx. 95% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 18 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
* Up to 3 fps continuous shooting
* Built-in pop-up flash with Nikon's original i-TTL flash control
* Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 550 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (CIPA standard, with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and flash fired at full power once every other shot.)
* Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
* Optional photo-editing software Capture NX 2 allows quick and easy photo editing
* Lightweight, compact body with softly rounded form
Nikond3000 Specifications:
Effective pixels
10.2 million
Image sensor
CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels)
3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media
SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor
3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering
Exposure modes
Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 126 x 97 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.)
Weight
Approx. 485 g (1 lb. 1 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap
* *Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. July 2009
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