D700 Thread

Lumiere · 22nd July 2008

I did not post up the photos as it might be a mess when the thread gets longer.
All the photos are cropped out of cam. With no PP done.

D700 Test Run
click on the link to go to gallery

Camera : D700
Lenses used: 24-70mm f2.8, 85mm f1.4, 70-200mm f2.8 VR
Flash: Not used

Exif should be intact. Please ask permission before using photos for other purposes other than just pleasure viewing.

KNIGHT ONG · 22nd July 2008

so fast posted ...

Lumiere · 22nd July 2008

My Personal Review

What I Like

AF-S is fast and accurate. AF-C is also fast and accurate.
Everything feels very much like the D300 Except that its FX
VF is bright and clear
New In Camera Leveller <----- i forgot its name
Battery Grip is the same as D300
Price is good at $4499

Maybe Not

Vignetting or light drop off when using existing lens other than longer primes and the latest series of lenses.

I'll add more comments later on. Damn hungry now.

KNIGHT ONG · 22nd July 2008

Don't like the way they designed the CF card slot, i was lost at first ... cant find it's opening ..

It will be good if have they designed it likes D2 and D3 series ...

Grouch23 · 22nd July 2008

Originally Posted by Lumiere

My Personal Review

What I Like
AF-S is fast and accurate. AF-C is also fast and accurate.

Everything feels very much like the D300 Except that its FX

VF is bright and clear

New In Camera Leveller <----- i forgot its name

Battery Grip is the same as D300

Price is good at $4499

Maybe Not
Vignetting or light drop off when using existing lens other than longer primes and the latest series of lenses.

I'll add more comments later on. Damn hungry now.

Its call Virtual Horizon

prolensdreamer · 22nd July 2008

I am waiting for more reports from you guys.Thanks.

incant85 · 22nd July 2008

Any idea when it'll be out in shops?

Grouch23 · 22nd July 2008

Originally Posted by incant85

Any idea when it'll be out in shops?

Hearsay its this friday

fotoudavid · 22nd July 2008

I must say that existing light control was very good.

chngpe01 · 22nd July 2008

Originally Posted by incant85

Any idea when it'll be out in shops?

All retailers will receive their shipment this Fri 25 Jul.

ortega · 22nd July 2008

yes this friday in the shops,
I spoke to CP and they said that they already have list

Noise control very good
WB and exposure is accurate
Dynamic range is very impressive
very responsive camera

fotoudavid · 22nd July 2008

yup even at 3200 the noise was good.
wb very good indeed.

i think event and weddings photographers will love it.

fotoudavid · 22nd July 2008

must add that sb900

jdredd · 23rd July 2008

wow. im a canon owner and im jus tblown away by the noise control..

jOhO · 23rd July 2008

Originally Posted by fotoudavid

yup even at 3200 the noise was good.
wb very good indeed.

i think event and weddings photographers will love it.

oh yeah king of the world this camera (d3 and d700 - same sensor) but... camera useless without lenses...

for wedding photogs (like me) who use mainly primes, nikon falls SO SHORT it's amazing..

zooms on the other hand (which i dun use argh!!) are damn excellent lor!!!!

when nikon... WHEN?????????????????

Lumiere · 23rd July 2008

Originally Posted by jOhO

oh yeah king of the world this camera (d3 and d700 - same sensor) but... camera useless without lenses...

for wedding photogs (like me) who use mainly primes, nikon falls SO SHORT it's amazing..

zooms on the other hand (which i dun use argh!!) are damn excellent lor!!!!

when nikon... WHEN?????????????????

When the AF-S are introduced...they started with the 60mm micro...i'm sure in the 4th Qt...there will be some really expensive AF-S primes.

For the pple who like the zoom lens can start shopping from this monday onwards

ortega · 23rd July 2008

Originally Posted by jOhO

oh yeah king of the world this camera (d3 and d700 - same sensor) but... camera useless without lenses...

for wedding photogs (like me) who use mainly primes, nikon falls SO SHORT it's amazing..

zooms on the other hand (which i dun use argh!!) are damn excellent lor!!!!

when nikon... WHEN?????????????????

akan datang

or just get one of those amazing zooms that are far exceeding the primes

ortega · 23rd July 2008

Originally Posted by Lumiere

When the AF-S are introduced...they started with the 60mm micro...i'm sure in the 4th Qt...there will be some really expensive AF-S primes.

For the pple who like the zoom lens can start shopping from this monday onwards

should be this weekend no?

chngpe01 · 23rd July 2008

Originally Posted by jOhO

oh yeah king of the world this camera (d3 and d700 - same sensor) but... camera useless without lenses...

for wedding photogs (like me) who use mainly primes, nikon falls SO SHORT it's amazing..

zooms on the other hand (which i dun use argh!!) are damn excellent lor!!!!

when nikon... WHEN?????????????????

Even if they have the prime lenses which you desire, will you be using Nikon? Afterall I heard all your equipment are offered on "loaned" by Canon to you, zero cost at your end hehehehe

yqt · 23rd July 2008

This is a very good cam, handles the highlights and shadow well even when over or under, reminds me of the good old film days

22nd July 2008	#1
Lumiere Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,609	D700 Thread I did not post up the photos as it might be a mess when the thread gets longer. All the photos are cropped out of cam. With no PP done. D700 Test Run click on the link to go to gallery Camera : D700 Lenses used: 24-70mm f2.8, 85mm f1.4, 70-200mm f2.8 VR Flash: Not used Exif should be intact. Please ask permission before using photos for other purposes other than just pleasure viewing.

22nd July 2008	#2
KNIGHT ONG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Snow Mountain Posts: 5,718	Re: D700 Thread so fast posted ... __________________ AMPA * Studio * J team

22nd July 2008	#3
Lumiere Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,609	Re: D700 Thread My Personal Review What I Like AF-S is fast and accurate. AF-C is also fast and accurate. Everything feels very much like the D300 Except that its FX VF is bright and clear New In Camera Leveller <----- i forgot its name Battery Grip is the same as D300 Price is good at $4499 Maybe Not Vignetting or light drop off when using existing lens other than longer primes and the latest series of lenses. I'll add more comments later on. Damn hungry now.

22nd July 2008	#4
KNIGHT ONG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Snow Mountain Posts: 5,718	Re: D700 Thread Don't like the way they designed the CF card slot, i was lost at first ... cant find it's opening .. It will be good if have they designed it likes D2 and D3 series ... __________________ AMPA * Studio * J team

22nd July 2008	#6
prolensdreamer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 397	Re: D700 Thread I am waiting for more reports from you guys.Thanks.

22nd July 2008	#7
incant85 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 143	Re: D700 Thread Any idea when it'll be out in shops?

22nd July 2008	#9
fotoudavid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,531	Re: D700 Thread I must say that existing light control was very good.

22nd July 2008	#11
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,505	Re: D700 Thread yes this friday in the shops, I spoke to CP and they said that they already have list Noise control very good WB and exposure is accurate Dynamic range is very impressive very responsive camera __________________ The Law

22nd July 2008	#12
fotoudavid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,531	Re: D700 Thread yup even at 3200 the noise was good. wb very good indeed. i think event and weddings photographers will love it.

22nd July 2008	#13
fotoudavid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,531	Re: D700 Thread must add that sb900

23rd July 2008	#14
jdredd Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,273	Re: D700 Thread wow. im a canon owner and im jus tblown away by the noise control..

23rd July 2008	#20
yqt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East of Singapore Posts: 1,551	Re: D700 Thread This is a very good cam, handles the highlights and shadow well even when over or under, reminds me of the good old film days __________________ A photographer's true worth is in the reaction of the viewers who don't know the photographer