D700

Power that Empowers

Handling agility fused with Nikon’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, assures professional image quality with low-noise, high-ISO performance.

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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.
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).
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.
Three-Inch, super-density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with
170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection assure confident image review.
Two Live View shooting modes: Choose from hand-held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements.
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.
Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking: Exacting autofocus precision, plus three Dynamic AF modes.
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System: Effective quad-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Legendary Nikon exposure accuracy aided by an onboard database of over 30,000 images.
Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus performance.
Nikon Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences.
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.

Tech Specs

FX
Image Sensor Format
CMOS
Image Sensor Type
23.9 x 36.0mm
Sensor Size
12.87 million
Total Pixels
12.1 million
Effective Pixels
FX-format
(L) 4,256 x 2,832
(M)3,184 x 2,120
(S)2,128 x 1,416

DX-format
(L) 2,784 x 1,848
(M) 2,080 x 1,384
(S)1,392 x 920
Image Area (pixels)
5 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
FX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options
3 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Size
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Super Density
LCD Monitor Type
920,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Resolution
170-degree wide-viewing angle
LCD Monitor Angle of View
Brightness,7 levels
LCD Monitor Adjustments
30 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec.
Fastest Shutter Speed
Yes
Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
Mirror Lock Up
200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
- 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 steps
- Hi-2 (ISO-25,600 equivalent), 1 EV step
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
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)
Storage System
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
File System
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Exposure Modes
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Exposure Metering System
1. 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-weighted metering);
2. 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Metering Range
CPU
AI
Exposure Meter Coupling
±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EVEV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
Exposure Compensation
Yes
Exposure Lock
Yes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Bracketing
Live View [LV] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second
Shutter Release Modes
Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto
White Balance
Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
White Balance Bracketing
Handheld mode
Tripod mode
Live View Shooting
Full frame
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
Playback Functions
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
Interface
Nikon F bayonet mount
Lens Mount
1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/image size
3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except auto-focus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
5) 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
Compatible Lenses
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
Picture Angle
SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder
Approx. 95%
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
-3 to +1m^-1
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
18mm
Viewfinder Eyepoint
Quick-return type
Reflex Mirror
No
Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with superimposed AF points
Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Approx. 0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity)
Viewfinder Magnification
Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Lens Aperture
Yes
Depth-of-field Control
Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points
(15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m)
Autofocus System
51
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
Yes
Records values for up to 12 user selected lenses
Autofocus Fine Tune
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Auto
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus Modes
Yes
Single-point AF Mode
Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 with 3D-tracking
Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Auto-area AF Mode
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Lock
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
Picture Control
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Red-eye correction
In-Camera Image Editing
Yes
Manual pop-up type
Built-in Flash
Yes
External Flash Shoe
Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
External Flash Shoe Type
Yes
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Also visible in LiveView Modes
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Yes
Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
up to 1/250
Flash Sync Speed
up to 1/250
X-Sync Speed
up to 1/8000
FP High Speed Sync
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Sync Modes
1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s
4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800
Flash Control
Yes
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
Accessory Shoe
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
Self-timer
Yes
World Time Setting
Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Rechargeable
Battery Type
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Battery / Batteries
EH-5a AC Adapter
AC Adaptor
MH-18a Quick Charger
Battery Charger
Yes
Image Comment
No
Voice Memo Function
1000 shots (CIPA)
Battery Life (shots per charge)
¼-20
Tripod Socket
Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.8 in. (123mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
Approx. Dimensions
35 oz. (995g)
Approx. Weight
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Supported Languages
MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack, WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
Optional 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
Supplied Accessories