Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. in Digital Imaging Technology http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20839697 en Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:30:52 EDT Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:30:52 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20944690 KyleC :
said by pog See Profile :

IOW, DX mode is a largely a gimmick... :p

Seriously, though... can one mount a DX lens but shoot FX, leaving it up to the photographer to crop after the fact?
Yes, you can turn off the auto detect of the DX lenses in Custom Functions.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20944690 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:02:08 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20944183 ccallana : Sure, but maybe you want the cool effect of the circle on your full frame :)

Why throw out pixels - you might want them later...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20944183 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:35:37 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20943117 stev32k : You can mount and use a DX lens on an FX camera, but you will not get full frame coverage. The DX lens is designed for the smaller sensor. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20943117 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:56:12 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20942551 pog : IOW, DX mode is a largely a gimmick... :p

Seriously, though... can one mount a DX lens but shoot FX, leaving it up to the photographer to crop after the fact?
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The "crop factor" really relates to the sensor size not to magnification. The nominal area of the FX sensor is 864 sq mm (24mm X 36mm=864 sq mm), the DX sensor is 1.5X smaller or 576 sq mm.

If you enlarge both to a 4 X 6 (101.6mm X 152.4mm = 15,483 sq mm) print you will have enlarged the FX shot by a factor of 18, and the DX print by a factor of 27. That is where the 1.5 crop factor comes from.

So one does not loose the crop factor when moving from DX to an FX sensor. The full frame shot has more image on the sensor because of the larger size. If you want to get more apparent magnification from a full frame shot just crop out the additional area and enlarge. That is what happens when shooting with a DX sensor - you have less image area enlarged which gives the impression of greater magnification. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20940150 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:30:05 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20937282 sykocus : Strange that you can't adjust the AF point brightness. This is something they intro-ed in one of the D3 firmware updates. Surely they'll add it later.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20937282 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:36:00 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936472 Rubicon : Kyle - thanks for sharing your experience with it. I dont' think that you'll have any problems selling off your D700.. Perhaps a D700s in the future? I'll check out the crops soon
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said by Jodokast96 See Profile :

Wouldn't adding the grip put in line sizw-wise with the D3?
Yes, but that makes it heavier than a d3. EEEK.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936367 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:57:05 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936355 Jodokast96 : Wouldn't adding the grip put in line sizw-wise with the D3?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936355 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:54:09 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936328 hse : Ah, okay. That is similar to Canon where the prosumer models have it on the bottom as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936328 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:49:20 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935834 KyleC :
said by hse See Profile :

quote:
• I really miss the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and the back info display (I am trying to train myself to use the info button on the back to see iso and other settings at a glance, but that is slow going).


Wait, it doesn't show the over/under exposure meter in the viewfinder? Where is it located then?
Sorry I wasn't specific, on the d3 the over/under exposure meter is giant and on the right side of the mirror. now its small and at the bottom next to the aperture and f-stop info.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935834 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:05:16 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935819 hse :
quote:
• I really miss the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and the back info display (I am trying to train myself to use the info button on the back to see iso and other settings at a glance, but that is slow going).


Wait, it doesn't show the over/under exposure meter in the viewfinder? Where is it located then?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935819 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:01:58 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20935613 KyleC : I have had the D700 for over a week now, and I have used it during 2 weddings for over 1500 frames. Overall its a great camera, but I am not sure if its right for me. I am hard on my gear and have the highest standards, even the little things annoy me.

Positives:
• D3 quality in a small body, files look identical.
• solid build quality vs 5d and d200/300. (other than CF door and pop up flash, I hate them both)
• shutter is quieter than d3.
• Battery life really surprised me, better than d200.

Negatives:
• the auto focus is not as confident in very dark situations.
• focus points are very bright, and non-adjustable, it causes glare on the mirror when they are activated.
• body size doesn't feel as good in my hand, its just not balanced with anything less than a wide or mid zoom. Feels awkward to me with anything 70-200mm or larger. I HAVE to use two hands with anything but a light weight wide zoom or fixed. (I know you are saying "who cares, use two hands dummy" but I do some one handed shooting while hand holding an off camera flash.)
• pop up flash is loose on the top, I taped it down, pops up when the button is slightly bumped which happens allot when a camera is hanging on your shoulder.
• I really miss the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and the back info display (I am trying to train myself to use the info button on the back to see iso and other settings at a glance, but that is slow going).
• RAWs are not compatible with anything but NX2 for right now. This is really the most annoying thing, but its partially my fault for early adopting, partially Nikon's for being greedy and not sharing pre-release info to other vendors.

Most of these negatives can be put in perspective by looking at the price difference between these two bodies. Its still an amazing camera, but the best can be had for $1700 more.

I sold my second one to my friend who came from a d300 and he loves it. His favorite thing, other than the low noise, is the fact that its full frame.

I don't think I will be keeping this one much past when/if Nikon releases a d3x. I may get more used to the size and change my mind, but after using full size bodies for 9 years, I am more accustomed to the feel and balance they provide.

Files:
Crop mode DX D3 vs D700 (you will need nx2 to open the d700 files or change the exif to d3):
»tinyurl.com/5uctj7
d700 wedding raws (exif says d3 so you can import to anything that can read a D3 raw):
»tinyurl.com/5omjww
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D700 + D300 = $4,800

I think the D700+D300 combo would be a good compromise in cost and performance. Event photogs, esp. weddings benefit from having 2 bodies. 1. no fumbling with lenses. 2. You have a backup body.

A 70-200mm on the D700 and the 17-55mm DX on the D300 could be a good combo.

or.. 70-200mm on the D700 and the 24-70mm on the 2nd D700.

Sounds like quite a workout!

said by sykocus See Profile :

said by Luminous Landscape :

I would suggest that a two camera kit consisting of a D300 and a D700 is almost ideal.
That seems a little redundant doesn't it? What does the D300 that the D700 doesn't, and the D700 is barely a quarter pound heavier. I think a D3/D700 combo would be killer.

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Time to start dipping into the kids' college fund.
Eye nevar phinishined kollage and loock at mi know.

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said by sykocus See Profile :

said by Luminous Landscape :

I would suggest that a two camera kit consisting of a D300 and a D700 is almost ideal.
That seems a little redundant doesn't it? What does the D300 that the D700 doesn't, and the D700 is barely a quarter pound heavier. I think a D3/D700 combo would be killer.

I think his point was using the D300 for long lens shooting since the crop factor gets you out further... D700 will get you wider. put them together and shazam :)
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said by TigerNutz See Profile :

Here is the beast unboxed:

»www.engadget.com/2008/07/27/niko···n-video/
Interesting that it has a LCD cover. Does that mean that it doesn't have tempered glass over the screen like the D3?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20856754 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:13:57 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20856723 sykocus :
said by Luminous Landscape :

I would suggest that a two camera kit consisting of a D300 and a D700 is almost ideal.
That seems a little redundant doesn't it? What does the D300 that the D700 doesn't, and the D700 is barely a quarter pound heavier. I think a D3/D700 combo would be killer.

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Time to start dipping into the kids' college fund.
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said by Rubicon See Profile :

I'm curious how well it works with DX lenses and the quality of the 5mp NEF. (I'm assuming that it can record NEF in crop mode)

ok, i will upload a crop mode nef for you.

said by TigerNutz See Profile :

Here is the beast unboxed:

»www.engadget.com/2008/07/27/niko···n-video/
ew, I dont like the fx on the strap. ill put a d1h strap on there instead, they were softer back then anyways. I also hate the d3 strap as the leather side is now rough fake leather. But i have spent 0 time looking for good replacements, so I cant complain right now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20855423 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:36:10 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20855121 TigerNutz : Here is the beast unboxed:

»www.engadget.com/2008/07/27/niko···n-video/
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said by KyleC See Profile :

i will have two in hand on Tuesday. If yall have any questions let me know.

I am certainly not a camera tester, but I will do my best to post examples or answer any questions.

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said by Luminous Landscape :

[Regarding image quality] ... among the lowest noise and otherwise highest image quality of any camera.
Hard to not like that.

said by Luminous Landscape :

Truly amazing is that ISO 25,000 equivalent, though noisy, is no worse than Tri-X used to be at ISO 1,200.
Wow! I need one.
said by Luminous Landscape :

I would suggest that a two camera kit consisting of a D300 and a D700 is almost ideal.
Yeah, and if I had a four-bay garage, parking a Lamborghini and a Ferrari in the other two stalls would be ideal. Sadly, ...
;)

Time to start dipping into the kids' college fund.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20854995 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:31:05 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20853634 KyleC : i will have two in hand on Tuesday. If yall have any questions let me know.

I am certainly not a camera tester, but I will do my best to post examples or answer any questions.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20853634 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:47:38 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20852159 overhill : Looks great!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20852159 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:12:27 EDT Re: Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20841667 Mellow : Its a nice body, I hope it drives the prices down on the D300.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20841667 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:37:21 EDT Nikon D700 is Da Bomb. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20839697 Edit This : Click Here to Read the article]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20839697 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:06:11 EDT