Comments on: Nikon D700 Review

By: Rob Kral

Rob Kral — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:57:19 +0000

I’d really like to know about one thing that I don’t think was discussed:

Nikon’s ACTIVE D LIGHTING as compared to Canon. I am a big Canon fan but the D700 really has my attention and I don’t have the investment of prior lenses to worry about. The better focus etc already has me looking at this Nikon but the last straw for Canon IMO might be the comparison to Nikon’s Active D-Lighting which really seems to keep blown hilights under control and handle shadows nicely at the same time. Can anyone comment on this feature as compared to anything similar from Canon?

By: Joel Frank

Joel Frank — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:12:51 +0000

Excellent Review and analysis. Very fair and well done.

I am in the market for a new camera – want a full frame camera. The 5D Mark II first caught my eye and then the D700. I agree with you, I can not understand why Canon would put such an antiquated focussing systemen in the Mk 2 – your reasoning if probably correct, however, not everyone is going to buy 1D, and they could be shooting themselves in the foot. To me the focussing system, especially in low light, is important.

So why haven’t I purchase a camera? The D700 came out two years ago, the Mk II needs an upgrade. Only one camera came out this year and that is the Rebel. So I expect new versions or new cameras soon (better resolution, perhaps video in the D700, upgraded focussing system on the . I want to buy – actually have to buy before the beginning of August and that is an issue (want to use it and get used to it before I need the camera. And, for all of you in the market, hope I do buy soon because right after I do, the new or upgraded cameras will be released (never fails).

One last point, the Nikon is considerably heavier than the Canon. Maybe a tribute to it’s build and weather-proofing, but some may not like the weight.

By: John Nock

John Nock — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:31:41 +0000

I liked Eric’s review a lot. I’ve been a Canon user for 40 ish years and am looking to upgrade my EOS 10D to full frame. I nearly turned to the ‘dark side’ whilst waiting for the 5D mk2 to be announced and it was the D700 which caught my eye. The value for money aspect is hard to beat at the moment. My main interest is wildlife, birds in particular, and the autofocus/metering abilities of the Nikon seem to hit the spot. The only thing stopping me is the glass issue. Moving to Nikon will cost me a lot more in lenses than the camera.

So what am I going to do? Wait for the EOS 1D MK4 is the answer. But for those without that problem I have to say the Nikon D700 takes some beating.

By: Reinhardt

Reinhardt — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:36:16 +0000

For me it has been a hard decision moving from Canon to Nikon after 15 years. My Canon has served me well, but looking at the D700 it looked like the best all round camera for me.

I was blown away by the D700 in every way, when receiving it in December.

Great camera and the best decision I ever made.

By: Doc Hudson

Doc Hudson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:38:52 +0000

Eric,

Thanks Eric, a high quality and fair review. I was in the ‘not tied to any particular brand category’ (although I owned a 40D with a couple of lenses – useless on FF).

It’s clear that both the 5DMk II & D700 are astonishing pieces of kit and I think it’s great that consumers have three great cameras to choose from (including the Sony).

Depending on what you want from your photography, one of these will suit better. I’m going to stop reading comparisons and spend more time using my D700.

By: Prakash

Prakash — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:57:25 +0000

I have shot with the D200, own a D70 … recently, have “upgraded” to the D700… WOW and what an awesome camera… the low light capability is astonishing, the rapid fps is wonderfull for wildlife photography….

PHB

By: LP

LP — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:27:43 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with your comments: “Thanks for chilling out on the megapixels and giving us something reasonable (in megapixels and price) with which to work. I hope the trend toward improving overall image quality and performance continues to the detriment of the infamous “megapixel race”.”

So true…

As noted by others, at other times and places on PhotoBay I had hoped for a similar approach with D3x…however, I’ll happily live with the ’700.

By: Peter Lombardi

Peter Lombardi — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:55:27 +0000

I love mine! It’s been fantastic, I just keep shooting it for fun and it feels better and better.

Slapped a MB-D10 battery grip on it with an BL-3 batt. adapter and use my old EN-EL4 batteries out of my D2x. No reason to spend thousands more on the D3 for me. Pull the grip off and then you have a great travel camera as well.

Even ISO 25,600 looks fine if you convert it to black and white, looks almost like a couple stops pushed 400 speed.

Keep it up Nikon!
-peter

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By: Michael Warf

Michael Warf — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:51:30 +0000

Drool…this would be my next body – if I was ready to reject my current lenses and make the plunge to full frame. Wonderful!