Nikon D700 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed on: 24 November 2008

Tags: Nikon, Nikon D700, screens, ports, displays

We like:

Excellent photo quality as high as ISO 6,400; fast focus and shooting, even in low light; first-rate build quality and control layout

We don't like:

Relatively heavy; low resolution for its class; viewfinder only provides 95 per cent coverage and lacks interchangeable focusing screens; occasional issues with automatic white balance under artificial light

CNET UK judgement:

As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price

Full review:

For those who don't need the indestructibility or built-in vertical grip of a traditional pro dSLR such as the Nikon D3 or the Canon EOS-1D Mark III -- and that's quite a chunk of the pro market -- smaller, lighter and cheaper full-frame models such as the Nikon D700, the Canon EOS 5D and the 5D Mark II are the real workhorses. Plus, their (relatively) lower prices put full-frame shooting in the hands of deep-pocketed amateur photographers. Continue Reading...