Nikon Digital SLR Camera D700 Specifications Type Focus Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Autofocus TTL phase-detection AF, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount with AF coupling and AF contacts autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 68°F/20°C); AF fine tuning possible; Picture Angle Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected) AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3 m) Lens Servo 1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automatically Effective Pixels activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder Effective Pixels 12.1 million Focus Point Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points Image Sensor AF-Area Mode 1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-Tracking)], Image Sensor CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format 3) Auto-area AF Total Pixels 12.87 million Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button Dust-Reduction System Image sensor self-cleaning function, Image Dust Off reference data acquisition (Capture halfway (Single-point AF in AF-S) NX 2 required) Flash Storage Built-in Flash Manual pop-up type; guide number of 56/17 (ISO 200, ft./m, 68°F/20°C) or 39/12 (ISO 100, Image Size (pixels) ft./m, 68°F/20°C) Image area L M S Flash Control 1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard FX format (36 x 24) 4,256 x 2,832 3,184 x 2,120 2,128 x 1,416 i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400 DX format (24 x 16) 2,784 x 1,848 2,080 x 1,384 1,392 x 920 2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens 3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s File Format 1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed 4) Distance-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, 800 2) TIFF (RGB) Flash Sync Modes 1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 3) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); [Optimal quality] compression available Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV 4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Flash-ready Indicator Lights when Speedlight such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or Picture Control System Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output Storage Media CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) Accessory Shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock File System Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, Pictbridge Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal Nikon Creative Lighting With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only), Viewfinder System supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Viewfinder SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism Communication, modeling flash and FV lock; built-in flash can be used as a commander Diopter Adjustment -3 to +1 m-1 Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1) White Balance Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with superimposed AF points and framing grid White Balance • Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor); lines • Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; white Frame Coverage Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal) balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 Magnification Approx. 0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) Live View Reflex Mirror Quick-return type Modes Hand-held mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors) Depth-of-field Preview When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a specific area (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes) Lens Aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button Monitor LCD Monitor 3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, Lens low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Compatible Lenses Refer to page 22. Shutter Playback Type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Playback Function Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide show, Speed 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb; X250 histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 Flash Sync Speed X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds characters) between 1/250 and 1/320 s) Interface Release USB Hi-Speed USB Release Modes 1) Single-frame [S] mode, 2) Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode, 3) Continuous High-speed Video Output NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor [CH] mode, 4) Live View [LV] mode, 5) Self-timer [mark] mode, 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode available Continuous Shooting With Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e: 1-5 frames per second in [CL] mode, 5 fps in HDMI Output Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type C mini connector is provided; simultaneous playback Speed [CH] mode from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available With Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Ten-pin Terminal 1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub Battery EN-EL3e or AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5: 1-7 frames per second in [CL] mode, 8 fps in cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) [CH] mode 2) Remote control: via Ten-pin terminal Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s Supported Languages Exposure Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Metering TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Metering System 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU Power Source lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data) Battery One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e 2) Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of Battery Pack Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN- frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame EL4a/EN-EL4 (battery chamber cover BL-3 required) or EN-EL3e, or eight R6/AA-size 3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) AC Adapter AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 (optional) Metering Range 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 68°F/20°C) Tripod Socket Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and AI Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) Exposure Modes 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture- Dimensions/Weight Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M) Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in./147 x 123 x 77 mm Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Weight Approx. 2.19 lb./995 g without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover Exposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Exposure Bracketing Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV) Operating Environment Sensitivity ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO Temperature 32-104°F/0-40°C 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or Humidity Under 85% (no condensation) 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400 Accessories Active D-Lighting Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low] Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video • CompactFlash and Extreme are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Cable EG-D100, Camera Strap AN-D700, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Products and brand LCD Monitor Cover BM-9, Software Suite CD-ROM names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area monitors shown in this brochure are simulated. Main Optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4A, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-5a, Accessories Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
Printed in Japan Code No. 6CE80095 (0807/A)K DSLR-D700-47-07-08 Exceptional Performance. Agile Design.
The first Nikon FX-format camera, the D3, produced a quantum leap in digital photography that forever changed the way professionals are able to work. Now, with the launch of the second Nikon FX-format camera — the Nikon D700 — you can achieve, in a smaller, lighter design, many of those same extraordinary imaging feats that made the Nikon D3 an immediate legend. Like the D3, the D700 transcends the expectations of the world's leading photographers, in an agile body developed from the award-winning DX-format D300. In soft, subtle lighting, it captures seductively smooth tones with astonishingly rendered detail — easily. In low-lit situations, it delivers virtually noise- free images for impeccable results at up to ISO 6400 — easily. And if you’re faced with constantly changing lighting conditions, the D700 handles these complex exposure changes with ISO sensitivity auto control — easily. When your day is long and demanding and you need to travel light, you’ll appreciate this camera’s portability, responsiveness and finely balanced handling. And when you need more speed to capture a crucial moment, the D700 delivers with the option of a multi-power battery pack that gives you up to 8 frames per second*, continuous shooting. Whether your subject’s fast, slow or still, you’ll capture it with tack-sharp precision using Nikon’s exclusive 51-point AF system — easily. Every aspect of the D700 has been carefully engineered, to provide you with the freedom to work efficiently and with the utmost sensitivity, as a natural extension of your personal vision. The D700 achieves a remarkable distillation of the finest imaging performance digital photography can offer.
*With EN-EL4/4a and AA-size batteries
2 3 • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/13 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard Move beyond difficult lighting conditions ©Cherie Steinberg Cote Nikon FX format and renowned NIKKOR lens es: Made for each other
The NIKKOR lens advantage Lateral chromatic aberration reduction
The praise heaped upon NIKKOR interchangeable lenses has ©Cherie Steinberg Cote been earned legitimately. So prepare yourself for images that exhibit extraordinary sharpness, color, saturation and contrast — from a comprehensive selection of outstanding zoom, super wideangle, wideangle, normal, telephoto and super telephoto NIKKOR lenses. The Nikon FX format enables photographers to once again take advantage of the familiar perspective characteristics of 35mm film photography. And With Without Nikon has painstakingly adapted the specific characteristics of a wide range of NIKKORs, both old and new, to the D700’s Lateral chromatic aberration reduction Nikon FX-format sensor for superb results. Color fringes, also known as chromatic aberration, are generated because varying wavelengths of light result in slightly different magnifications. To overcome this unwanted effect, the D700 incorporates Nikon’s exclusive lateral chromatic aberration reduction function. Unlike conventional correction methods that merely eliminate the colors of chromatic aberration, Nikon’s method compensates for the differences in the resolving index for each color, making it particularly effective for reducing the image distortion at the edges of a frame in addition to improving image quality throughout the entire frame. Moreover, because aberration is corrected regardless of lens type, this feature delivers The D700 enables you to use a broad spectrum of NIKKOR sharper images whichever NIKKOR you use. lenses while retaining the lens’ native angle of view. In crop mode, you can broaden the D700’s versatility through the use of DX NIKKORs. And up to nine manual focus NIKKORs Integrated Dust Reduction System • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/800 second, f/11 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 400 • Picture Control: Standard ©Cherie Steinberg Cote can be registered to provide even more D700 system compatibility. Nikon meticulously developed this system, analyzing the Your foundation for exceptional images: The this incomparable image quality. Each pixel characteristics of a myriad of image-degrading particulates so 12.1-megapixel Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor has ample space to preserve details — as to fully evaluate performance and reliability in a wide range even in shadows and highlights — that of temperatures and humidity levels. One key component Incorporating the same Nikon-original FX-format CMOS lesser cameras find impossible. With of the system is the Image Sensor Cleaning function, which imaging sensor developed for the groundbreaking D3, the this level of quality, you can expect employs piezoelectric elements to generate vibrations at four new Nikon D700 delivers immaculately clean images. Indeed, image integrity that goes far specific frequencies to optimize dust removal. Image Sensor the combination of the overall precision and light-handling beyond the numbers. Cleaning can be set for automatic activation when the camera efficiency of this sensor with the legendary performance of is turned on and off, or at any time the photographer feels it's NIKKOR interchangeable lenses is integral to the outstanding necessary. picture quality shared by these two extraordinary cameras. Nikon engineers understand the importance of transforming light into electrical signals as early in the process as possible, so they conducted a vast number of trials to construct a sophisticated imaging sensor design featuring nanometric precision and absolute minimum loss. This is one of the key Piezoelectric element reasons that images produced by the D700 don't simply rival the resolution and tonal nuances of film — it's a standard D700 Image Sensor Cleaning function that the D700 clearly exceeds. The large Nikon FX format and 12.1-megapixel resolution are major factors supporting
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/4 second, f/11 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Vivid ©Jim Reed
6 7 Low noise high ISO delivers faster shutter speeds, smaller apertures for sharper, cleaner images
• Exposure: [M] mode, 1/50 second, f/4 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 640 • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez Rich tonal gradation, wide dynamic range: 14-bit A/D conversion followed by 16-bit image processing
Another key to the D700’s outstanding image quality is Nikon’s powerful, state-of-the-art EXPEED image-processing, a technology it shares with the D3. Rich data captured with the Nikon FX-format 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor maintains an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio throughout 14-bit A/D conversion and the numerous stages of 16-bit image processing. This ensures smooth tonal gradations, the finest • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/30 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto shadow details and continuous transition even in highlights • Sensitivity: ISO 6400 • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez — delivering unparalleled results in an astounding variety of lighting situations, be they well-lit, backlit or poorly lit. Comprehensive strategy to reduce noise Colors remain well-saturated and accurate even in transition, contributing to image depth that is simply The D700 is designed to reduce noise even before the menu- not possible with lesser cameras. This technology activated High ISO NR settings are applied. And at higher • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/400 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO applies not only to Nikon’s NEF (RAW) files, but also to ISO settings of 2000 and over, with the High ISO NR turned 3200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Cherie Steinberg Cote JPEG files, which often require no post-processing and on, it’s activated automatically but in a manner designed to Auto ISO setting are ready for immediate printing. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED give you rich, satisfying, natural saturation a world beyond technologies process rich data at phenomenal speeds. And the synthetic appearance of conventional image processing For shooting opportunities where you need to deal with unlike many digital cameras, everything is handled by a single systems. constantly changing light, ISO sensitivity auto control can Clean files from ISO 200 through 6400 engine, conserving significant battery power. This, combined be a major advantage, eliminating the need to sacrifice with the large buffer memory, gives you greater breadth in Superior results instantly, even in difficult lighting either aperture or shutter speed. Taking pictures with ISO The D700’s high signal-to-noise ratio contributes to crucial situations, including extended shoots of fast-moving conditions sensitivity auto control enables you to limit how high you impeccably clean image files across the broadest span of subjects, such as sports or wildlife. want the camera to allow the ISO to rise while selecting ISO settings. The D700’s standard range extends from ISO Access to high ISO settings that deliver superior image your preference for slowest permitted shutter speed. Now 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image-processing pipeline 200 to ISO 6400, and whichever setting you select, the D700 files gives you so many more exposure options for shooting you can go with your instincts in Programmed- or Aperture- delivers outstanding image quality. Now, you can choose high exceptional pictures in situations that were formerly beyond priority auto, or simply lock the aperture and shutter speed ISO settings without hesitation and be assured of images your grasp. Poorly lit scenes that used to take time for combination you want in manual mode and let the D700 that exhibit remarkably low noise. And when conditions lighting setup can now be captured immediately. When judge the lighting situation for you, determining the optimum demand it, you can also go lower to ISO 100 and higher to shooting in more subtle conditions, such as on an overcast ISO for constant exposure results. ISO 12800 or even ISO 25600. day, you won’t have to sacrifice aperture settings for the sake of shutter speed. Simply boost the ISO and use a faster D700's high image quality throughout wide ISO settings Active D-Lighting Final shutter speed to achieve superior results. At locations where processing tripods and monopods are prohibited or are inconvenient to Automatically regulating the dynamic range when the contrast use, you can still obtain superb handheld results. And with is too great lets you preserve highlights, such as those in the 12-channel parallel 14-bit A/D 16-bit image processing readout conversion NIKKOR VR (Vibration Reduction) lenses, the shot you want sky or a clear halo around the sun, and shadow details. The is a given. Scenes that you long considered difficult or even 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit data transmission throughout the process offer D700 employs Nikon’s new Active D-Lighting, which works an incredibly high signal-to-noise ratio. impossible are yours for the taking, and capturing them has automatically when needed, so you can leave it on, knowing it ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO 6400 ©Cherie Steinberg Cote never been easier. will activate only when conditions indicate a need.
8 9 Freeze the action, perfect your composition
Versatile AF area modes
The D700’s three AF area modes — Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, and Auto-area AF — prepare you for any shooting situation. With good light control and a static subject, Single-point AF ensures that the most important element in your composition, such as the eyes in a character portrait, will be sharply focused. With Dynamic-area AF, you can select from several focusing options, utilizing 9, 21 or all 51 points. Just select a single AF point as your priority, and the areas surrounding it serve as backup — a
significant advantage when shooting moving subjects. Select the Single-point AF mode ©Douglas Menuez nine-point option when you want to focus on erratically moving subjects with greater accuracy. When dealing with insufficient contrast for fast focus detection, choosing 21 or 51 points makes detection easier. The 51-point option allows for 3D-Tracking which uses color information from the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor to automatically follow moving subjects across the AF points. Yet unlike other Dynamic-area AF systems, you don’t have to manually reposition the AF point to continue tracking the subject, which means you can concentrate more on composition. Auto-area AF also uses color information and special face recognition algorithms to automatically focus on an individual’s face, extremely helpful for Dynamic-area AF mode using 9 points ©Douglas Menuez situations when there’s simply no time to select a focus point or when using Live View in Hand-held mode at high or low angles.
Speed, response, and power at up to 8 frames per second
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/1,250 second, f/5 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 320 • Picture Control: Vivid ©Douglas Menuez • Dynamic-area AF mode 51-point 3D-Tracking With a startup time of 0.12 seconds and shutter release time lag as short as 40 milliseconds (CIPA standard), the compact, 51-point AF system Wide area coverage with 51 AF points lightweight D700 combines speed, response and power to rival 15 cross-type sensors perform the professional Nikon D3. If it's agility you require, use the D700 The strategically positioned 51 AF points of the D700's Multi- with any AF NIKKOR f/5.6 or in its lightest configuration for a remarkable 5 frames per second. CAM 3500FX AF sensor module are identical with those of faster lens For even greater speed, attach the Multi-Power Battery Pack Dynamic-area AF mode using 21 points ©Douglas Menuez the D3, and keep your subject in focus, even with quick and/or MB-D10 to boost shooting to a rapid-fire 8 frames per second* erratic subject movement, across a wide extent of the frame. — ideal for sports or other action photography. With the D700 The result is tack-sharp images and the opportunity to explore as is, you can shoot as many as 1,000 frames, while adding a greater variety of compositions. The highly responsive AF the MB-D10 enables you to go for a massive 2,900. The Multi- sensor detects your subject in EV as low as -1. The 15 points Power Battery Pack's contours seamlessly meld with the D700, of the three center rows employ cross-type sensors for extra- providing a comfortable grip for vertical composition shooting powerful detection with any NIKKOR lens of f/5.6 or faster, and a reassuring stability when attached to a tripod or a long, far exceeding the limitations imposed by similar competing heavy lens. The D700 also supports next-generation UDMA systems, contributing further to the Nikon system’s broad range technology, giving you an extra boost of recording speed, and of superior performance and versatility. After all, accurate enabling you to shoot more consecutive shots — for never-to-be- autofocus while tracking a crucial subject isn’t a luxury — it’s The MB-D10 is easily attached and detached, and works repeated shooting opportunities. a necessity. with EN-EL4/4a*, EN-EL3e, and AA-size Auto-area AF ©Douglas Menuez batteries. *With EN-EL4/4a and AA-size batteries *Battery holder BL-3 is required. With the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 attached, the D700 fires at up to an impressive 8 frames per second. ©Douglas Menuez Scene Recognition System: A new level of au to control accuracy
Highly sophisticated auto and flash exposure results
Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II has long been praised by discerning professionals for its superior and consistent accuracy. Indeed, it delivers exposure results faithful to what the photographer actually sees in various lighting situations, such as front, side and back lighting. The system analyzes a host of scene conditions — such as brightness, contrast, selected AF area, color, subject-to-camera distance and even the reflective quality of a scene — then compares these elements with an in-camera database containing information from over 30,000 actual shooting situations for incredible exposure precision. Nikon’s unique Scene Recognition
System’s highlight analysis combined with the D700’s image • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/60 second, f/8 • White processing gives you images that accurately retain their tones balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Cherie Steinberg Cote as well as fine details in highlights and shadows.
Accurate Auto White Balance, even with a mix of light sources
Auto White Balance works together with Nikon's Scene Recognition System to give you so much more. Milliseconds before shutter release, the D700’s 1,005-pixel RGB information assists the camera in calculating the in-depth characteristics of the scene, cross-referencing it with 5,000 actual picture data examples among the over 20,000 images stored in the D700’s AWB database. This lets you shoot with confidence, even in tricky conditions such as mercury vapor • Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/160 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez lighting, orange sodium lighting, and mixed light sources that would easily confuse lesser cameras. With the D700, white Scene Recognition System Precise color information for outstanding AF stays white, yellow appear s as yellow, just the way you see accuracy it. The results are astonishing, and immensely satisfying. Nikon’s revolutionary Scene Recognition Active D-Lighting Off Active D-Lighting On • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/400 second, f/2.8 System redefines the scope, accuracy and The D700’s precise color information readouts deliver • White balance: Color Temperature (5000K) • Sensitivity: ISO 250 performance of Digital SLR automatic control. auto focus subject identification and tracking performance • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez One way it does this is by expanding the that no other camera maker can imitate. Use any of the potential of the renowned 1,005-pixel RGB sensor far beyond Dynamic-area AF modes — 9, 21, or 51 points — and the 3D Color Matrix Metering II and i-TTL flash control, applying color information of your main subject guides the D700’s AF information from it to autofocus and auto white balance system to continue tracking your subject, whether it moves processes as well, thereby introducing a whole new level toward the camera, away from the camera, or from side to of accuracy and performance. The key to this revolutionary side. Color information is integral to 3D-Tracking, which uses technology is a unique optical device that enables more color to constantly follow the subject, switching focus points precise color information readouts for an unprecedented as needed to allow you to concentrate on ideal composition level of detailed scene information and analysis. This enables without worrying about keeping the D700 to know and understand additional and essential the subject in focus. In Auto- elements within the scene you're about to shoot. Each scene area AF mode, the D700 is analyzed milliseconds prior to shutter release, further automatically recognizes people optimizing autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL control and white and skin tones, quickly focusing balance — before the image is captured. Think of the Scene on the most important element
Recognition System as an artificial-intelligence assistant, — the human face. • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/30 second, f/2.8 working tirelessly alongside you. • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez
12 13 • Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5~5.6G ED-IF • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/200 second, f/4.2 • White balance: Color Temperature (5000K) • Sensitivity: ISO 640 • Picture Control: Standard Color and depth you've only dreamed about ©Douglas Menuez Engineered so nothing gets in your way
40-millisecond shutter response Function button enables instant Easy-to-view camera setting display Info button The D700 works as fast as you do, enabling shooting in NEF All of your settings are easily confirmed in Pushing the info button twice takes you you to capture the precise moments you The D700 features a function button you the large, high-definition LCD with clear, directly to useful features such as Picture want. That’s why the shutter release time can designate for shooting in NEF. When easy-to-read fonts. You can choose to display Control, Active D-Lighting and Noise lag was cut to an industry-leading 40 shooting in JPEG and you decide to also information with black lettering against a Reduction. milliseconds (CIPA standard). Just compose take the next shot in NEF, pressing the white background or vice versa. It’s also and the camera will capture your subject’s button readies you instantly, without having possible to set the camera to different every move — critical when shooting fast- to access a menu. displays that match diverse ambient lighting moving subjects. conditions, and so achieve the ideal view for any situation.
Comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture Durable, high-precision shutter unit Large, bright viewfinder 3-inch, 920,000-dot LCD The D700 goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dust, and even Tested on fully assembled cameras, the Put your eye to the D700’s large circular eyepiece and rediscover why a The large, high-resolution color LCD monitor electromagnetic interference. A meticulous, systematic series of O-rings and other specialized D700’s shutter unit has been proven through camera’s viewfinder experience cannot be taken for granted. One look delivers bright, crisp image playback, with seals, combined with additional Nikon protective engineering, keeps you shooting when lesser 150,000 cycles under the most demanding through a D700 confirms that superior viewfinder design is at the heart enlargements up to 27x (large-size images in cameras fail. conditions. Nikon’s exclusive self-diagnostic of single-lens reflex camera handling. The Nikon FX format and large FX format), for immediate and precise image shutter constantly monitors shutter operation, pentagonal prism deliver a large, bright viewfinder image, making accurate DX-format crop confirmation. Each D700 LCD is individually confirming that it is operating at precisely composition easier for any shooting conditions. What’s more, the D700’s fine-tuned to deliver consistent, outstanding the designated shutter speed. Deviations are expertly designed viewfinder enables skilled photographers to confirm focus visually, in either auto display performance. corrected automatically, maintaining shutter or manual focus mode. speed accuracy for more precise exposures.
Precision-cast magnesium alloy 0.12-second start-up time Mirror balancer for longer Long-life battery Multi-Power Battery Pack Inspired layout, intelligently body As with all other Nikon digital SLR cameras, viewing time Using the EN-EL3e, the same battery used in MB-D10 (option) applied ergonomics The D700 features rugged, durable and the D700’s power switch is conveniently When the shutter is released, the mirror cycles the D300, the D700 lets you shoot up to 1,000 The optional Multi-Power Battery Pack The D700 gives you easy access, via buttons, lightweight magnesium alloy for the body, located in front of the shutter release button up and down at a very high speed. Nikon's frames per charge (CIPA standard) thanks to MB-D10, which uses one Rechargeable to functions often required while shooting, exterior cover, chassis, and mirror box, to protect for natural, fluid operation. Start-up time has unique precision mirror balancer instantly intelligent power management. And by adding Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e or eight AA-size eliminating the need for time-consuming the advanced technologies within and ensure been minimized to 0.12 second to ensure cancels mirror bounce by absorbing shock. the EN-EL4a in the optional Multi-Power batteries, is equipped with a shutter-release menu searches. The size and layout of all its ability to perform in the most demanding you’re ready for every shooting opportunity. As a result, the viewfinder blackout time and Battery Pack MB-D10, you can shoot up to button, AF-ON button, multi selector, and buttons and dials have been optimized to shooting conditions. Nikon also conducts severe mirror movement noise are minimized. 2,900 frames. All power options enable you to main- and sub-command dials. reduce the chance of error. They’re also anti-shock tests to assure robust reliability of monitor the level of battery power and shots consistent with Nikon’s other professional performance. Magnesium alloy is also utilized in remaining on a charge. D-SLRs to make the use of multiple camera the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10. platforms substantially easier.
16 17 Live View further expands shooting opportunities ® — Comprehensive PC-E and Micro lens versatility Joining the D700 are four NIKKOR lenses that give photographers Electronic Virtual Horizon exciting opportunities to develop in new and specialized directions. All of these lenses incorporate a number of exclusive NIKKOR lens The innovative Virtual Horizon technologies, such as Nano Crystal Coat, for achieving stunning provides instant, accurate images, setting a new standard for effective control of ghost and confirmation of the D700’s position flare. The three PC-E lenses offer shift and tilt functions as well relative to horizontal level. When as the revolving mechanism, and their anti-dust and anti-moisture using Live View, you can choose construction makes them a joy to work with even in severe to display the virtual horizon on the conditions. The micro NIKKOR employs an internal focusing system for even faster autofocus and better balanced handling. LCD, a feature ideal for landscape and architecture photography. You can also level the D700 while looking PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED through the viewfinder using the Exit Features Nano Crystal Coat, three ED convenient analog scale. glass elements, three aspherical lens elements and a closest shooting dis- Hand-held mode for low- and high-angle tance of 0.75 ft. compositions
In situations where you’re unable to look through the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm viewfinder, Hand-held Mode can be a tremendous f/2.8D ED assistance. First, select your focus point from the 51 points Features Nano Crystal Coat, an ED available, or use Auto-area AF, then use the wide, 170-degree glass element, and a closest shooting viewing angle for composing — remarkably easy, even when distance of 0.83 ft. holding your D700 overhead or close to the ground.
Quick access to Live View PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D A simple custom setting allows you to designate the function Features Nano Crystal Coat and a button for quick access to Live View. One push of the button closest shooting distance of 1.3 ft. and you’re ready for Live View shooting.
• Lens: PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/8,000 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 800 • Picture Control: Standard ©Cherie Steinberg Cote
Live View with high-resolution, 920,000-dot LCD AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED The D700’s Live View function further expands versatility Features Nano Crystal Coat, an ED glass element, three aspherical lens in a variety of shooting situations. In studio photography, elements for the first time in a micro for example, the D700’s LCD shows bright, crisp, beautiful lens, a fast-and-quiet silent wave images through a 3-inch, 920,000-dot screen in real time. motor, a closest shooting distance of Because it’s so large and clear, you’re always aware of 0.6 ft., and a reproduction ratio of up to 1:1 what's happening in your composition. The 170-degree wide Same setting as top photo but without viewing angle allows you to see what’s going on in front of lens shifting the camera from extremely high or low angles. The D700 offers two modes — Tripod and Hand-held. up to 13 times — an indispensable feature for macro WT-4A Wireless Transmitter photography where subtle changes in the subject’s position For photographers working in large, crowded venues, the WT-4A Sharp contrast AF in tripod mode greatly influence the depth of field. You can also control focus Wireless Transmitter offers huge advantages. Supporting both the and shutter release from a IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b/g, it gives you the Tripod Mode is ideal for conditions that demand a precise personal computer via Camera range to move freely. And to streamline image focus and involve detailed composition, such as studio still Control Pro 2. When used transfer, you can send just thumbnail images first; life, architecture and landscape photography. In this mode, in combination with Nikon’s then, the complete data of only the editor's selections the high-precision, contrast-detect AF system, using the latest PC-E NIKKOR lenses, need be transmitted — a real timesaver. Up to five FX-format CMOS sensor, offers exceptionally accurate which incorporate tilt and shift photographers at a time can use the system, which focusing from any point in the entire frame — much wider functions, the Live View Tripod means that a single unit is able to handle most than the 51-AF point area. You can easily rearrange still life Mode further empowers you to events. The WT-4A is also compatible with a variety Live View offers two modes — of system formats and security protocols. subjects while simultaneously confirming your composition, pursue your creative instincts. Tripod Mode and Hand-held ©Cherie Steinberg Cote or confirm your focus by enlarging the focus point image Mode — accessible through the • Lens: AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/200 second, f/6.3 18 LCD monitor. • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard 19 Capture images with your own customized look and feel Simple to use yet sophisticated: Nikon's Creative Lighting System Innovative, versatile Picture Control
Define tones and colors easily Built-in flash with 24mm lens coverage and i-TTL flash control The D700 provides rich tones and colors in the default setting, but also gives you the freedom to custom tailor The D700 is fully image characteristics to your own specific tastes or client compatible with Nikon's requirements. Picture Control is an intuitive, easy-to-use unmatched Creative system for defining the image tone. In certain respects, it Lighting System, which is reminiscent of the way in which film photographers once includes i-TTL flash selected certain types of film stock for specific shooting control and Advanced Wireless Lighting. situations. Tones defined by the Picture Control System will The camera’s Scene Recognition System's remain consistent with future Nikon digital SLR cameras that highlight analysis further refines the world's are compatible with Picture Control System. You'll also have most sophisticated digital SLR lighting access to optional Picture Controls to be introduced in the Standard ©Cherie Steinberg Cote system. Utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor future via the Nikon Website. for a more refined flash metering evaluation, this system reduces overexposure to Four types of Picture Controls a degree never before achieved, even with small subjects, which can easily be Select [Standard] for bright, balanced images suitable for overexposed. Metering accuracy for scenes any application. [Neutral] is designed to reproduce accurate containing highly reflective objects has also color and gradation, making it your choice when you plan to been substantially advanced. The built-in
make post-production image enhancements. [Vivid] delivers flash has 24mm lens coverage, and works • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/80 second, f/11 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 distinct, colorful, fresh-looking images with just the right as a wireless commander for up to • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez emphasis on your subject’s contrast and contours, making two groups of remote Speedlights it ideal for emphasizing primary colors, while [Monochrome] in Advanced Wireless Lighting. provides classic styles like black-and-white and sepia. You Speedlight SB-900 • Fully compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System can even edit or change the Picture Controls using Nikon's • Guide number: 112 (ISO100, ft.), 157 (ISO200, ft.) at ©Cherie Steinberg Cote ViewNX browsing software, or with the optional Capture NX Neutral 35mm in normal lighting • Wide auto zoom coverage of 17-200mm 2 with U Point technology — something no other camera • Automatic detection of imaging sensor format for superior light distribution manufacturer offers. • High-speed recycling SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 Direct, intuitive image control
[Standard], [Neutral], and [Vivid] enable you to adjust Seamless workflow in new directions parameters such as sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue. With [Monochrome], you can fine-tune sharpening, contrast, brightness, filter effects and toning. Camera Control Pro 2 (option) With the ViewNX advantage, you can: Changes can be saved as Custom Picture Controls under Remote shooting has never been more • Switch from JPEG to RAW details in one click productive. Camera Control Pro 2 provides: your chosen name for future use with particular shooting • Use labels to categorize, prioritize and filter your images • Full control of Live View, Picture Control, White Balance • Edit XMP and IPTC information scenarios. and the 51-point AF system • View thumbnails and previews quickly • Remote control and image transfer via wireless LAN Vivid ©Douglas Menuez • Easily switch between Nikon Transfer and Capture NX 2 when using the WT-4A Wireless Transmitter • Customize images via ViewNX's Picture Control utility • Immediate thumbnail confirmation Capture NX 2 (option) • Easily print, create slideshows and send images via • Deletion of unwanted images before data transfer Nikon’s proprietary image processing software email • Image display using ViewNX lets you get the most out of your NEF, JPEG or Nikon Transfer TIFF images. Capture NX 2 and its innovative U Point Image Authentication Software (option) Organize your workflow efficiently. Nikon technology empower you to: Protect your data's integrity with Nikon's Image Quick adjust: Enjoy instant access to five parameters — sharpening, Transfer enables you to: contrast, brightness, saturation and hue in [Standard] and [Vivid] • Alter and enhance color and details quickly and Authentication Software: • Transfer images from Nikon D-SLR or memory cards Picture Controls. It’s all as easy as moving the sliders. thoroughly • Indicates whether an image has been altered • Add labels, ratings and IPTC at transfer time for • Create and customize your own color schemes using • Recognizes any change in XMP and IPTC information efficient sorting later on Picture Control, then save the results for later use or ViewNX • Continue selecting images while transfer is in progress export to D-SLRs that support Picture Control Professional NEF shooters have a powerful ally • Take advantage of important functions such as batch in Nikon's ViewNX software. ViewNX treats processing, edit list, vignette control, color aberration RAW and JPEG files of the same image as a single file, control and distortion control which makes browsing faster and more efficient.
Monochrome ©Douglas Menuez 20 21 Nomenclature System Chart Custom Settings menus Speedlights Viewfinder Accessories C: Custom Setting Bank R: Reset Custom Settings <; : / . -, + o n m l kj i h Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 Right-Angle a: Autofocus Viewing a1: AF-C Priority Selection Attachment Eyepiece a2: AF-S Priority Selection Power Bracket Unit DR-5 Antifog Correction a3: Dynamic AF Area SK-6/6A Speedlight SB-900 Finder Lens DK-17C Rubber Eyepiece Magnifying = Eyepiece Eyepiece (-3, -2, 0, Eyecup Adapter Eyepiece a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On ~ DK-17* DK-17A +1, +2 m -1 ) DK-19 DK-18 DK-17M a5: AF Activation ) a6: Focus Point Illumination > a7: Focus Point Wrap-Around 1 ( & a8: AF Point Selection 2 ? High-Performance Speedlight SB-800 a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator % g Battery Pack SD-8A a10: AF-ON for MB-D10 3 ® $ @ f Lenses Remote control Accessories 4 b: Metering/Exposure # [ e Speedlight Modulite Remote b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value SB-900 5 " Control Set ML-3 b2: EV Steps for Exposure Control d Speedlight SB-600 \ b3: Exp Comp/Fine Tune 6 ! Remote Cord c MC-36 b4: Easy Exposure Compensation ] b b5: Center-Weighted Area 9 Speedlight ^ Remote Cord b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 7 a SB-800 Speedlight SB-400 MC-30 Remote Cord MC-36 c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L * Speedlight TTL Remote Cord c2: Auto Meter-off Delay SB-600 SC-28, 29 Remote Cord c3: Self-Timer Delay MC-22 Remote Cord c4: Monitor Off Delay 8 _ { | } Extension Cord MC-30 MC-21 d: Shooting/Display Speedlight SB-400 d1: Beep Connecting Cord d2: Viewfinder Grid Display 1Exposure mode/Format button +ISO sensitivity button {Tripod socket Close-up Speedlight MC-23 Remote Cord Viewfinder Display Commander Kit R1C1 d3: Screen Tips 2Exposure compensation/Two-button ,Flash mode/Flash compensation button |Connector cover for MB-D10 MC-22 d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed reset button -Flash pop-up button }Battery-chamber cover d5: Max. Continuous Release AC Adapters, Batteries and Adapter Cord Ten-Pin Remote d6: File Number Sequence 3Shutter-release button MC-25 Accessories .Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit) *Battery-chamber cover latch Chargers d7: Shooting Info Display 4Power switch /AF-assist illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ aMemory card slot cover d8: LCD Illumination GPS Cable 5Sub-command dial Red-eye reduction lamp bInfo button GPS Unit** d9: Exposure Delay Mode Rechargeable MC-35 d10: MB-D10 Battery Type 6Depth-of-field preview button :Control panel cMemory card access lamp Li-ion Battery Multi-Power Battery EN-EL3e* d11: Battery Order 7Function button ;Focal plane mark dAF-area mode selector Pack MB-D10 e: Bracketing/Flash 8Mirror
11 Standard SDCFB 4 GB 16 preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock or shifting lens. In manual M 3.2 MB 496 100 80x Lt 2 GB Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 — 3 3 — 3 — — — exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before S 1.4 MB 1000 100 2 GB 512 MB 13 15 Reflex-Nikkor — — 3 — 3 — — 3 shifting lens. 18 Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5, AI JPEG normal 3 L 2.9 MB 548 100 1 GB 5 17 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5, AI 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5, or AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D. See teleconverter M 1.6 MB 976 100 Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the PC-Nikkor — 3 3 — 3 — — 3 manual for details. 19 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required S 0.7 MB 2000 100 manufacturer. 18 8 13 14 15 AI-type Teleconverter — 3 3 — 3 — 3 3 depending on camera orientation. 20 Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure JPEG basic 3 L 1.4 MB 1000 100 Non-C PU lenses mode, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photo- M 0.8 MB 1800 100 PB-6 Bellows Focusing 8 20 S 0.4 MB 3900 100 19 — 3 3 — 3 — — 3 graph. Attachment 1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. Auto extension rings 8 13 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. Drops if [Optimal quality] is selected for [JPEG compression], ISO sensitivity is — 3 3 — 3 — — 3 (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) set to H 0.3 or higher, [High ISO NR] is on when ISO sensitivity auto control is on or ISO sensitivity is set to 2000 or higher, or long exposure noise reduction, Active D-Lighting or image authentication is on. 3 Figures assume [JPEG compression] is set to [Size priority]. Selecting [Optimal quality] increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly. 23 22