Comments on: Canon 5D Mark II vs. Nikon D700 In-Depth ISO Comparison

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:16:27 +0000

Other than the comments about resizing affecting noise etc. I wonder about the noise from heat.

When you take photos, the sensor warms up and this eventually creates big spots of noise (the blue dots on the last few photos.) This is more noticaeable like that one time when I spent a while in Live view on my D90 taking photos of something. Maybe the D700 was left on longer or doesn’t handle heat as well in live view.

By: Yoodog

Yoodog — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:24:39 +0000

Personally saying, have compared both of those my self nikon performed better under some type of light, but under another I could not tell the difference even by looking at photos on the 30 inch screen! This review look fake for me, because I downloaded those pics in full resolution, and it was clear that they did some sharpening or rise of definition in Iphoto or Aperture, not even photoshop it wouldn’t give you such bad result =) LOL This review is not reliable!

By: Tas Khan

Tas Khan — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:07:02 +0000

I beg your pardon: I meant 720p Motion JPEG not 750p.

By: Tas Khan

Tas Khan — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:59:50 +0000

I’m surprised why Nikon don’t put HD video capability in D700 and reap the market from Canon 5DM2. If they did, they would be surprised. I’m still protecting whatever Nikon glass I have from being sold or exchanged for the Canon glass. I only hope that the day would come sooner than later, when Nikon would bring out a DSLR with some decent video possibility with it- not just 750p Motion JPEG compression.

By: Lilyliver

Lilyliver — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:47:28 +0000

I made my way earlier this week to commit to the D700 (knowing replacement is imminent – although it is clear Nikon is sending themessage no replacment this year in order to shift old stock – nevertheless th incentive of a grip made it a good deal) … I had reject the 5Dmk2 long ago howevetr the manager of the shop did raise the issue of lens cost and the fact that he is selling 5 – 10 Canon 5dmk2 cameras to every Nikon D700. I admit that I am an enthusiastic photographer who must learn from the others in the market and I have to say that I cannot ignore the advice of that manager and the knowledge that the herd seem to be buying the Canon. I am back at the laptop doing more research with the intention of returning next week to make my purchase.

By: Leonard

Leonard — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:06:57 +0000

I’m a Nikon user having D300 which is a wonderful camera but I’m thinking about going Full Frame. Since I’m on tight budget the obvious choice to me is D700 which is just fabulous but more than likely I’ll pick Canon 5DMkII. So despite obvious, technical and logical advantage of Nikon I lean toward Canon.
Why? I’ve found Canon lens line up being much more suitable for me and much chiper. Examples:
-24-105IS beats 24-120f/3.5-5.6 hands down (all around lens)
-70-200f/4IS (I don’t need f/2.8) (there is no equivalent in Nikon and it’s one of the sharpest lens ever made)
-Choice between 300f/4IS with TC1.4, 100-400IS or 400f/5.6(which is very good lence despite lacking IS but for VERY resonable price. Nikon offer only 300f/4 but no VR (Vibration Reduction) plus TC.
As for me I’ll have more L-series lenses to choose from Canon than from Nikon for my wallet and bodies don’t stay with us as long as lenses do. Both of the systems great and Nikon are even better but as for me is mindless to spend thousands more and not having a chance to get a lens which is more suitable to me and my wallet.

By: Quazi Ahmed Hussain

Quazi Ahmed Hussain — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:22:21 +0000

Being a Canon user I’m waiting for the day when they stop running the out-dated pixel race and concentrate on image quality and features convenient to photographers. Positive signs are already visible in their Point & Shoot category as the latest compact cameras are no longer pixel heavy stupid boxes.

By: Mike Behnken

Mike Behnken — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:50:14 +0000

Another good review that really shows that there is no clear cut winner. I personally chose the D700 mostly to use the Nikkor 14-24mm F2.8 lens. I also like the feel of Nikon cameras better for some reason. I don’t really like the dial either.

Personally I’d rather have a CLS master and pop-up flash than HD video any day on my DSLR, but I do think the video w/out autofocus gets a bad rap when it is fact more professional than any sub $1000 camcorder out there.

Until someone comes out with some solid hard evidence to a clear winner I will stay with the D700.

By: Keney Su

Keney Su — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:01:50 +0000

I’m a studio owner and use nikon, canon and fuji.

Bought the D700 and I am very happy with it. High iso performance 3200 and 6400 is actually changing the way I shoot weddings.

What amazes me about de D700 is the AWB and the camera’s ability to deal with backlight in auto modes.

Last weekend I shot my 4 year son’s birhtday party. It was outdoors. Left it in iso 1600 and in A mode set at 5.6. Metering at center weight.
Guess what? The camera got the right exposure on people faces in every shot! No fill flash needed.

In other words: the D700 automatic exposure and white balance is very stable. Combine this with high iso performance, you get a camera for blind people!

With the D700, YOU HAVE LESS POST PROCESSING !!!!!!!!!!!!

By saying this, I’m not disregarding the photographer’s ability. I am saying that, for those who work professionally and with photojournalism, in many circunstances, you only have time to concentrate in the subject. All those bells and wistles have to work in favor. Otherwise, go for nikon FM ou pentax K1000.

Another D700 advantage should be its durability. Or in other words, nikon durability (I am saying this as an owner of 15 nikons and 18 canons)

But as a studio owner, I am also looking at the 5Dii with good eyes.

If this camera can give me a clean 3200 iso, that should solve many situations.
High res is welcomed.

But the best part is the HD video capability.

Many photographers might say: I only do photography, I don’t do videos.

I know that. But I also now that many videographers are buying the 5Dii due to its videos capability.

What does it mean? It means that the 5Dii should hold the resale value better than the D700! (Those who are reading this statement, please take a moment to thing about it….)

As in most reviews, 5Dii’s usable high iso should be around 1600 and 3200. I know 6400 is desirable, but with the ability to go back to your old prime lenses, low light with the 5Dii is also reasonable to compete with the D700.

Another 5Dii advantage is the high resolution specs. And high resolution specification helps to hold resale value!

D700 x 5Dii = cold war….

For those nikon or canon freaks, let me tell you: both cameras are wonderful!

Final decision:

1-) If you are a professional photographer (that means: you make a living out of it) go for the brand that you already own.

2-) If you are a hobbyst, buy both, because surely money is not an issue….

ABOUT THE IMAGES FOR THIS REVIEW:

a) the subject is not apropriate because the lens barel texture is not purely plain, and that is a little confusing to check the noise levels
b) diferent lens used: 1.8 x 1.4
c) diferent WB (we know that proper WB can actually affect overall sharpness and noise)

By: John

John — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:00:43 +0000

Awesome work, I think this might be unfairly skewed towards the Canon. What would be incredibly helpful would be manually setting the white balance on both cameras to the same temperature in kelvin, then manually setting both f-stops, and shutter speeds and publishing that, also only showing the full size picture gives the appearance of bias towards Canon.