Saturday, August 23, 2008

Nikon D700



Nikon FX-format performance combined with superior mobility and functional versatility

Main Features

  • Nikon's original FX-format CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1 effective megapixels
  • Superior picture quality throughout a wide ISO sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 6400; can be set to ISO-equivalent 25,600
  • Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
  • Continuous shooting speed is up to 5 frames per second with the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, and up to 8 frames per second when using the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries
  • Nikon's original Scene Recognition System, utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
  • Active D-Lighting automatically compensates highlights or shadows while you shoot, creating images with natural contrast — even in difficult lighting
  • Picture Control System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences
  • 3D Color Matrix Metering II for ideal exposures in almost any lighting situation
  • Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module featuring 51 AF points offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus
  • Two Live View modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor
  • 3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
  • Built-in flash with 24mm lens coverage and Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control
  • Magnesium alloy used for the exterior cover, rear body and mirror box reduces weight and provides rugged durability
  • Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls
  • Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A (optional) enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer
  • Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
  • Optional photo-editing software, Capture NX 2 allows users quick and easy photo editing
Specifications

Effective pixels
12.1 million

Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format

Image size (pixels)
FX format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S]
DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S]

Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400

Storage media
CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)

Monitor
3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering

Exposure modes
Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)

Interface
Hi-Speed USB

Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e, or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in.)

Weight
Approx. 995 g (2.19 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. July 2008




D700 Sample Images

• Click on images to view at original size.
• Nikon retains all usage rights to these images.


Original data size: 4.09MBClick to enlarge
Photographer: Cherie Steinberg Cote
Shutter speed

1/200 second

Aperture

f/6.3

Focal length

60mm

Exposure mode

Manual

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II

Sensitivity

ISO 200

White balance

Auto

Picture control

Standard

Image quality

JPEG FINE Large

Lens

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED


Original data size: 5.52MB Click to enlarge
Photographer: Cherie Steinberg Cote
Shutter speed

1/250 second

Aperture

f/11

Focal length

200mm

Exposure mode

Manual

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II

Sensitivity

ISO 200

White balance

Auto

Picture control

Standard

Image quality

JPEG FINE Large

Lens

AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED


Original data size: 3.79MB Click to enlarge
Photographer: Hirofumi Isaka
Shutter speed

1/3200 second

Aperture

f/3.5

Focal length

24mm

Exposure mode

Aperture-Priority Auto

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II

Sensitivity

ISO 200

White balance

Auto

Picture control

Standard

Image quality

JPEG FINE Large

Lens

PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED


Original data size: 3.88MBClick to enlarge
Photographer: Hirofumi Isaka
Shutter speed

1/60 second

Aperture

f/2.8

Focal length

48mm

Exposure mode

Manual

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II

Sensitivity

ISO 400

White balance

Direct Sunlilght

Picture control

Standard

Image quality

JPEG FINE Large

Lens

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED


Original data size: 5.54MBClick to enlarge
Photographer: Sonoe
Shutter speed

1/60 second

Aperture

f/5.6

Focal length

200mm

Exposure mode

Manual

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II

Sensitivity

ISO 400

White balance

Direct Sunlilght

Picture control

Standard

Image quality

NEF(RAW) 14bit

Lens

AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED


Original data size: 4.51MB Click to enlarge
Photographe: Sonoe
Shutter speed

1/125 second

Aperture

f/4

Focal length

60mm

Exposure mode

Manual

Exposure metering

3D Color Matrix Metering II

Sensitivity

ISO 200

White balance

White Fluorescent

Picture control

Standard

Image quality

NEF(RAW) 14bit

Lens

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

Taken from www.nikon.com/index.htm

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