Large, bright viewfinder
Put your eye to the D700’s large circular eyepiece and rediscover why a
camera’s viewfinder experience cannot be taken for granted. One look
through a D700 confirms that superior viewfinder design is at the heart
of single-lens reflex camera handling. The Nikon FX format and large
pentagonal prism deliver a large, bright viewfinder image, making accurate
composition easier for any shooting conditions. What’s more, the D700’s
expertly designed viewfinder enables skilled photographers to confirm focus visually, in either auto
or manual focus mode.
Inspired layout, intelligently
applied ergonomics
The D700 gives you easy access, via buttons,
to functions often required while shooting,
eliminating the need for time-consuming
menu searches. The size and layout of all
buttons and dials have been optimized to
reduce the chance of error. They’re also
consistent with Nikon’s other professional
D-SLRs to make the use of multiple camera
platforms substantially easier.
Long-life battery
Using the EN-EL3e, the same battery used in
the D300, the D700 lets you shoot up to 1,000
frames per charge (CIPA standard) thanks to
intelligent power management. And by adding
the EN-EL4a in the optional Multi-Power
Battery Pack MB-D10, you can shoot up to
2,900 frames. All power options enable you to
monitor the level of battery power and shots
remaining on a charge.
3-inch, 920,000-dot LCD
The large, high-resolution color LCD monitor
delivers bright, crisp image playback, with
enlargements up to 27x (large-size images in
FX format), for immediate and precise image
confirmation. Each D700 LCD is individually
fine-tuned to deliver consistent, outstanding
display performance.
Function button enables instant
shooting in NEF
The D700 features a function button you
can designate for shooting in NEF. When
shooting in JPEG and you decide to also
take the next shot in NEF, pressing the
button readies you instantly, without having
to access a menu.
Easy-to-view camera setting display
All of your settings are easily confirmed in
the large, high-definition LCD with clear,
easy-to-read fonts. You can choose to display
information with black lettering against a
white background or vice versa. It’s also
possible to set the camera to different
displays that match diverse ambient lighting
conditions, and so achieve the ideal view for
any situation.
Info button
Pushing the info button twice takes you
directly to useful features such as Picture
Control, Active D-Lighting and Noise
Reduction.
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Precision-cast magnesium alloy
body
The D700 features rugged, durable and
lightweight magnesium alloy for the body,
exterior cover, chassis, and mirror box, to protect
the advanced technologies within and ensure
its ability to perform in the most demanding
shooting conditions. Nikon also conducts severe
anti-shock tests to assure robust reliability of
performance. Magnesium alloy is also utilized in
the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10.
Engineered so nothing gets in your way
40-millisecond shutter response
The D700 works as fast as you do, enabling
you to capture the precise moments you
want. That’s why the shutter release time
lag was cut to an industry-leading 40
milliseconds (CIPA standard). Just compose
and the camera will capture your subject’s
every move — critical when shooting fast-
moving subjects.
Comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture
The D700 goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dust, and even
electromagnetic interference. A meticulous, systematic series of O-rings and other specialized
seals, combined with additional Nikon protective engineering, keeps you shooting when lesser
cameras fail.
Mirror balancer for longer
viewing time
When the shutter is released, the mirror cycles
up and down at a very high speed. Nikon's
unique precision mirror balancer instantly
cancels mirror bounce by absorbing shock.
As a result, the viewfinder blackout time and
mirror movement noise are minimized.
0.12-second start-up time
As with all other Nikon digital SLR cameras,
the D700’s power switch is conveniently
located in front of the shutter release button
for natural, fluid operation. Start-up time has
been minimized to 0.12 second to ensure
you’re ready for every shooting opportunity.
Durable, high-precision shutter unit
Tested on fully assembled cameras, the
D700’s shutter unit has been proven through
150,000 cycles under the most demanding
conditions. Nikon’s exclusive self-diagnostic
shutter constantly monitors shutter operation,
confirming that it is operating at precisely
the designated shutter speed. Deviations are
corrected automatically, maintaining shutter
speed accuracy for more precise exposures.
DX-format crop
Multi-Power Battery Pack
MB-D10 (option)
The optional Multi-Power Battery Pack
MB-D10, which uses one Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e or eight AA-size
batteries, is equipped with a shutter-release
button, AF-ON button, multi selector, and
main- and sub-command dials.