Nikon D700 Looks To Be Real

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/29/news-from-germany-nikon-d700-and-sb900-in-profifoto-magazine.aspx' target='_blank'>http://nikonrumors.com/2008/06/29/n...o-magazine.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;Hi all, just came back from shopping with germany's new issue of &quot;ProfiFoto&quot;. They have a two-side presentation of D700 and SB900 (delayed the issue for five days to be first with the data). Here are the facts: D700: D3-Sensor, AF-Module but no phone/speaker, only 95% viewer, 200-6400ISO, 5FPS (8 with MB-D10), pop-up-flash (power 11), dust-removal on sensor, EN-EL3e, 1076g, fsync 1/250, 1/8000-30s, one CF-Slot, grid in viewer optional, virtual horizon, little less fast to D3. Compatible to WT-4. SB900: 17-200mm (14mm) on FX. Reacts on DX/FX-effective focal length. Three illumination modes: standard, even, midconcentrated. Firmwareupdate via camera-CF. Overheat-deactivation. Reads and communicates gels to camera for WB. Handling by central turning wheel. prices: D700 @ 2.599EUR, SB900 @ 500EUR.&quot;</em><br /><img border="0" alt="" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1214879675.usr1.jpg" /><br /><br />The proof is mounting that the Nikon D700 is coming to market, slotted right between the D300 and the D3. The D300 has been described as a &quot;baby D3&quot;, but with the D700 coming out, the D300 just got downgraded to &quot;cousin&quot;. The D700 has the same sensor as the D3, what looks to be the same body (that's not a battery grip on the bottom, is it?), and several other identical features. It's not quite as fast in frames-per-second, and lacks the stratospheric 25,600 ISO, but is going going to be about $1500 USD less expensive. Anyone got their eye on this beauty?<br /><br /><strong>UPDATE:</strong> dpreview has the full scoop with a <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08070103nikond700previewed.asp" target="_blank">hands-on preview</a>.

[Jason Dunn]

Oh look, a video too:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5ye9t_nikon-d700-presentation_tech

:D

[yslee]

Announced and previewed:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08070103nikond700previewed.asp

Hmm. Drat, and I got my D300 not too long ago.

[Jason Dunn]

Hmm. Drat, and I got my D300 not too long ago.

Well, you could always sell your D300 right away - but does the D700 have features you'd be willing to pay almost double the price of the D300 for?

[marlof]

Well, you could always sell your D300 right away - but does the D700 have features you'd be willing to pay almost double the price of the D300 for?

How about turning that lovely 24-70 lens of yours into a real 24-70... ;-).

[Phronetix]

Way too much camera for me.

Hehe, by "me" I mean the official family photographer, my wife. We are waiting for the D90, assuming there will be one. It is long overdue, from what I understand. And with the extra money, some good quality glass to enhance the kit. :-)

[yslee]

Well, you could always sell your D300 right away - but does the D700 have features you'd be willing to pay almost double the price of the D300 for?

Nah, it's mostly for the viewfinder. High ISO is a bonus, but I'm loathe to give up the FOV crop.

[Jason Dunn]

How about turning that lovely 24-70 lens of yours into a real 24-70... ;-).

I find that when I buy lenses now I always take the 1.5x multiplier into account, so I don't feel hampered by the sensor. In fact, I prefer it: the 28-300 Tamron lens I bought becomes a 42 to 450mm lens, which is what I want...mega zoon! I hardly ever touch my 12-24 Tokina and will probably sell it - I don't do wide angle all that often.

[Jason Dunn]

Hehe, by "me" I mean the official family photographer, my wife. We are waiting for the D90, assuming there will be one.

Does your wife already shoot with a DSLR? If this is the first, the D60 is nice and small, and is a great camera.

[yslee]

Wide angles are awesome. Use them more. :P

[Phronetix]

Does your wife already shoot with a DSLR? If this is the first, the D60 is nice and small, and is a great camera.

Yes she does, a Digital Rebel from several years ago (can't recall the exact model number but is an entry level DSLR).

She wants more out of her camera, and I figured the D80 successor to be the better choice over the D60. She takes a photo class where everyone uses Nikon, and since the glass in her kit isn't anything special, now is a good time to make the transition.

[Jason Dunn]

She wants more out of her camera, and I figured the D80 successor to be the better choice over the D60.

Aha, I see - makes sense then!

[onlydarksets]

Interesting take on the SLR market (including the D700):
http://duncandavidson.com/2008/07/armchair-quarterbacking-the-d7.html

[Jason Dunn]

Interesting take on the SLR market (including the D700):
http://duncandavidson.com/2008/07/armchair-quarterbacking-the-d7.html

Very interesting article...I think Canon makes great cameras, but it does seem to me that Nikon has been cranking out more impressive cameras lately.