Nikon D700 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Nikon D700 is the latest in what is clearly a continuing trend in so-called "full-frame" D-SLRs. Unless a radical departure from the classic 35mm form factor takes place, this class of camera cannot accommodate a larger sensor, at least in terms ...

Verdict: The D700 has two so-called "Live View" modes, though what I see through the viewfinder seems just as live, and eminently more viewable in daylight, to me. I have to confess that I am still perplexed about the need for this in any D-SLR, though the ...

Review summary: Nikon D700: son of D3 or smarter brother of D300- © Chick HarrityGlenn Cook, owner of Glenn Cook Family Winery where Amnesia and MX Cab are made. â€" ISO 200, 1/200th at F3.5.[ view gallery ]The good news is that YOU get to make the choice of how ...

Verdict: That seems to be the case with the D700 and I really enjoyed using it for this year's Harvest. I just might have to get myself at least one

Review summary: Dpreview has just published its in-depth review of the new very popular Nikon D700. All details here.

Verdict: The main (and quite problematic) issue is the low resolution of 12 megapixels. Nowadays, Canon's EOS 5D MK II offers a comfortable 21 megapixels resolution when Sony, the newcomer in the full frame field, offers 24 megapixels on its brand new Alpha ...

Review summary: CONSIDER this for its size and more competitive price compared to the top-of-the-line D3.

Pros: Full-frame sensor, smaller and lighter body than the D3, useful Live View, virtual horizon, comfortable to use

Cons: Slightly slower than the D3

Verdict: If you're already a D-SLR user, the next step up is a full-frame camera. Consider the D700 for its size and more competitive price compared to the top-of-the-line D3, as you won't lose too much in the way of features and capabilities.

Review summary: Small and sturdy "full-frame" digital SLR could be Nikon's best camera yet.

Verdict: The 12.1-megapixel Nikon D700 looks like a D3 on a diet