The Nikon D700 digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera is a cross between the full-frame sensor (FX – 24×36mm) D3 and the small-frame sensor (DX – 16×24mm) D300. The D700 is the economy model of the D3, using the same sensor and digital electronic processing pipeline as its bigger brother, minus a few high-end features such as a built-in vertical grip and dual compact flash memory cards. The Nikon D700 is a professional camera with 12 MP.
On August 23, 2007, Nikon invited the press from around the world to Tokyo and announced two new digital SLR cameras, namely the Nikon D3 (review), and Nikon D300 (review). As the first Nikon DSLR with a sensor that is essentially the same size as the traditional 35mm film frame, the D3 was a landmark camera. At the same time, the D300 demonstrated that Nikon would continue to support the DX format. Despite the huge price difference, the D3 and D300 share a lot of components such as the Multi-CAM 3500 AF modules that features 51 AF points.
Almost a year later, on July 1, 2008, Nikon introduced its second FX-format DSLR in the D700. Contrary to a lot of speculations, the second FX body is not a 20+MP camera. The D700 is essentially a cross between the D3 and D300. Therefore, it can be viewed as the economy model of the D3 or the FX version of the D300. Internally the D700 shares a lot of the same electronics as the D3. However, the external controls are very much D300-like. The three of them share the same auto-focus module the Multi-CAM 3500.
The Nikon D700 can be purchased from Adorama in the following combinations:
- Nikon D700, $2400
- Nikon D700, 24-120mm kit, $2875
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