The New Nikon D700

The Nikon D700 is the newest addition to the Nikon D series digital cameras. The primary distinction between the D700 and its earlier D series digital cousins is the size of the sensor. The D700 is really a true 35mm format with a digital sensor that's a 23.9mm by 36mm. Nikon has designated the new format as FX as opposed to DX for its earlier digital SLR cameras.
Whenever you take into consideration all of the features obtainable plus the truth that the D700 will use nearly any Nikon lens produced since 1974, the D700 offers considerable bang for the serious amateur or working professional's buck.
If your stable of Nikon lens contains both FX and DX lens, both might be utilized on the D700 even though if a DX lens is utilized, the camera will sense this and if Auto DX crop is selected inside the Image Region menu, the camera will automatically set the correct picture region for that lens.
Some plus elements of the Nikon D700 are these:
1. It'll permit you to use your older 35mm Nikon lens in their true format.
2. Most of the camera's control functions are similiar to earlier Nikon D series cameras. Thus, in the event you own or have owned a D100, D200 or D300 for instance, most of the controls might be familiar.
three. It's considered to be an advanced amateur's or professional user's camera and simply because of its size and weight, the D700 is considered by a lot of to be ideal for the wedding photographer.
4. If the user is so inclined, the camera might be utilized with the settings as shipped from the factory and for most circumstances the D700 will do an exceptional job.
5. The camera is shipped with an exceptional user's manual.
Cons: none! To date, my D700 has taken 2000+ photographs and has functioned flawlessly.
This article only scratches the surface of the features readily available on the D700 and its predecessor the D300. I might be exploring some of these features in future articles and presenting my findings.
Author: BartNortonn