Nikon D700 Digital SLR – End-user Tutorials, Photos, Reviews

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

The aim of our series on ‘end-user tutorials, photos, reviews’ is to show photos and video shot and created with or about the specific camera (the Nikon D700 in this article) by owners of the camera. The videos are about features relating to the camera and the photos are shot with the camera. Enjoy and please leave a comment at the end of the article or share with others via Digg, Mixx etc (all at the end of the article):

Nikon D700 Tutorials and Gallery

video credit: Okello Dunkley Photography

‘Split Second’ credit: gcardinal, ‘Sunrise on the Boardwalk’ credit: arturodonate,‘One Penn Plaza’ credit: saebaryo

Nikon D700 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