A brief Overview - Nikon D700:

The D700 Digital SLR camera is aimed at the pros, semi-pros and serious enthusiasts. Coming close to all the major anouncements from Nikon this year, the D700 is destined to impress, with performance and also specs. The D700 DSLR, looks and feels more like the D300, than the D3. We believe this would be the upgrade path for you, especially when you are moving from the D200 or the D300. The D700 also has the renowned image quality of the D3, but in a smaller and more affordable form factor.

Major features include the Virtual Horizon Indicator from the D3 (now also active in Live View mode), 51-point AF system with 3D tracking, and the two Live View modes (Handheld and Tripod). Large 3-inch LCD has 920,000 pixels, for excellent photo preview and detailed Live View as the D3 and D300.

Just like the Nikon D300, the D700 has the Integrated Dust Reduction systems, which had not made it to the D3. Acoording to Nikon, this was feature was not ready when the D3 had gone into production.

Manufacturer's Announcement:

Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED digital image processing, the D700 delivers breathtakingly rich image quality.

Broad ISO sensitivity up to 6400 and incredibly low noise: Super low-noise performance from 200-6400 ISO, with the added versatility of Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO).

Continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second: Shoot at up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack.

Three-Inch, super-density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with
170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection assure confident image review.

Two Live View shooting modes: Choose from hand-held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements.

Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with extensive dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, the D700 merges pro D-SLR performance with expanded agility.

Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking: Exacting autofocus precision, plus three Dynamic AF modes.

Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System: Effective quad-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles.

1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Legendary Nikon exposure accuracy aided by an onboard database of over 30,000 images.

Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white balance detection and auto-focus performance.

Nikon Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences.

Active D-Lighting with NEW Auto mode: Unique three-phase dynamic control to capture previously lost details in shadows and highlights while maintaining normalized contrast.

Technical Brief:

• 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor
• 3.0-inch, super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection
• Continuous shooting at up to 5 frames-per-second at full FX resolution
• Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking
• Capture images to CF card

Detailed Specifications - Nikon D3

Effective pixels		12.1 million
Image sensor		CMOS , 36.0 x 23.9 mm;12.87 million pixel; Nikon FX format
Image size (pixels)		FX-format (L) 4,256 x 2,832 (M) 3,184 x 2,120 (S) 2,128 x 1,416 DX-format (L) 2,784 x 1,848 (M) 2,080 x 1,384 (S) 1,392 x 920
Sensitivity		ISO 200 to 6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; sensitivity decreases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, and increases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6,400
Storage media		CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrive
LCD monitor		3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering		TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data) 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure modes		1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)
Interface		Hi-speed USB
Power sources		One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D)		Width 5.8 in. (147mm) Height 4.8 in. (123mm) Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
Weight		Approx. 995grams without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover

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