Key Features
Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED digital image processing, the D700 delivers breathtakingly rich image quality.
Continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second: Shoot at up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack.
Two Live View shooting modes: Choose from hand-held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements.
Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking: Exacting autofocus precision, plus three Dynamic AF modes.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Legendary Nikon exposure accuracy aided by an onboard database of over 30,000 images.
Nikon Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences.
Broad ISO sensitivity up to 6400 and incredibly low noise: Super low-noise performance from 200-6400 ISO, with the added versatility of Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO).
Three-Inch, super-density 921,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with
170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection assure confident image review.
Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with extensive dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, the D700 merges pro D-SLR performance with expanded agility.
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System: Effective quad-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles.
Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus performance.
Active D-Lighting with NEW Auto mode: Unique three-phase dynamic control to capture previously lost details in shadows and highlights while maintaining normalized contrast.
Price (when new)
$2,699.95
Year Introduced
2008
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)
Effective Pixels
12.1 million
Total Pixels
12.87 million
Sensor Size
23.9 x 36.0mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Format
FX
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area
FX-format
(L) 4256 x 2832
(M) 3184 x 2120
(S) 2128 x 1416
DX-format
(L) 2784 x 1848
(M) 2080 x 1384
(S) 1392 x 920
(L) 4256 x 2832
(M) 3184 x 2120
(S) 2128 x 1416
DX-format
(L) 2784 x 1848
(M) 2080 x 1384
(S) 1392 x 920
File Format
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent, Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent, JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB)
Picture Control
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome
Storage Media
CompactFlash (Type I)
Card Slot
1 CompactFlash© card
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Foramt for Digital Still Cameras
Viewfinder
SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
95% Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification
0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity) Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint
18mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1m⁻¹
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte Mark VI screen - Type B
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
Depth-of-field Control
Yes
Compatible Lenses
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size
AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size
AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
Shutter Release (Shooting) Modes
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Live View [LV] mode
Top Continuous Shooting Speed (FPS)
5
Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI
AI
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
1/2
1
Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Exposure Lock
Yes
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
1/2
1 EV
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2, (ISO-25,600 equivalent) 1 EV
Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2, (ISO-25,600 equivalent) 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction
Low, Normal, High, Off
Single-point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
Autofocus System
Autofocus TTL phase detection
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
AF fine adjustment possible
AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
AF fine adjustment possible
AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Auto
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Auto
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
51
Autofocus Fine Tune
Yes
Built-in Flash
Yes
Flash Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
X-Sync Speed
1/250
FP High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000
Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Accessory Shoe
Yes
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Sun, Shade, Preset, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures
Live View Shooting
Handheld mode, Tripod mode
Monitor Size (inch diagonal)
3.0
Monitor Resolution (dots)
921,000
Monitor Type
Super Density
Monitor Viewing Angle
170 degrees
Playback Functions
Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Histogram display, Auto image rotation, Highlight point display
In-Camera Image Editing
Trim, D-Lighting, Color Balance, Image Overlay, Filter Effects, Monochrome, Red-eye Correction
Image Comment
Yes
Voice Memo Function
No
Interface
Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, 10-pin Terminal
WiFi Functionality
Optional WT-3A
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit, MC-35 with optional compatible GPS Adapter, GPS unit that conforms to NMEA0183 data protocol
Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
Total custom Settings
50
My Menu
Yes, with customization
Recent Settings
Yes
Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
World Time Setting
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,000 shots (CIPA)
Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
AC Adapter
EH-5a
Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
Dimensions (mm)
(147mm)
Dimensions (inch)
5.8 in.
Weight (grams)
(995g)
Weight (lbs)
35 oz.
Supplied Accessories
* EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
* MH-18a Quick Charger
* UC-E4 USB Cable
* EG-D100 Video Cable
* AN-D700 Camera Strap
* BF-1A Body Cap
* BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
* BM-9 LCD Monitor Cover
* Software Suite CD-ROM
* MH-18a Quick Charger
* UC-E4 USB Cable
* EG-D100 Video Cable
* AN-D700 Camera Strap
* BF-1A Body Cap
* BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
* BM-9 LCD Monitor Cover
* Software Suite CD-ROM
