As thought - lunch was for the D700 and SB900.
I fondled the only two examples in the country. Nice.
So was lunch - fish and duck. And some old journo mates.
Press release appended for those with the stamina - caution - bloody
long.
Don't ask me - still hung-over.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
NEW Digital SLR Camera Nikon D700
Nikon FX-format digital SLR — exceptional performance combined with
superior mobility and functional versatility to provide serious
photographers with outstanding value.
1st of July 2008
Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest
FX-format digital SLR, the Nikon D700.
The D700 features the D-SLR FX-format first introduced with the Nikon
D3. Highly praised for its outstanding features, the D3 established a
new level of professional performance in terms of overall image
quality, extraordinarily low noise, ISO sensitivity range, continuous
high-speed shooting, colour gradation, image crispness, durability,
weather-resistant operation, system versatility and more.
The new D700 incorporates an extensive array of features that boast a
level of performance that is in many ways comparable to the D3. At
the same time, it derives a wide range of benefits — including
functionality, flexibility and operability — from the more agile
D300, Nikon’s flagship DX-format D-SLR.
The D700 has everything it takes to satisfy a broad spectrum of
photographic needs. The 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor with a
sensing area of 36.0 x 23.9 mm; a sensitivity range of ISO 200 to
6400; continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second (and up to 8
fps with the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10); Nikon’s
exclusive 51-point AF system; Scene Recognition System for optimum
auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance detection — these
are but a few of the advanced capabilities of the extraordinary new
D700.
Major Features
Large image sensor, developed by Nikon; 12.1 effective megapixels
The D700 employs an FX-format CMOS image sensor with an area of
36.0mm (h) x 23.9mm (v). It provides superior picture quality
throughout a wide ISO sensitivity range, with advantages that include
a large pixel size to ensure a higher signal-to-noise ratio and wide
dynamic range, and improved circuit layout to efficiently increase
the strength of the electrical signal from pixels. High-speed, 12-
channel readout enables fast continuous shooting of high-resolution
images at up to 8 frames per second (with Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-
D10 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size
batteries).
Wide sensitivity range
The D700 offers an extremely wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to
6400. It delivers extraordinary image quality at low sensitivity
settings, while also delivering outstandingly low-noise
characteristics at ISO settings as high as 6400. Furthermore,
sensitivity can be increased to HI 0.3, HI 0.5, HI 0.7, HI 1 (ISO
12,800 equivalent), HI 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent), or decreased to Lo
1 (ISO 100 equivalent), Lo 0.7, Lo 0.5 and Lo 0.3, to expand shooting
versatility.
High-speed performance
Features a start up time of approximately 0.12 second, and a shutter
release time lag of only 40 ms* — both equivalent to the flagship
Nikon D3. The continuous shooting speed is up to 5 frames per second
with the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, and up to 8
fps when using the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries. The
Nikon D700 is also compliant with the next-generation high-speed UDMA
CompactFlash cards, that will enable 35-Mbyte recording speed.
* Based on the new CIPA guideline established in August 2007.
EXPEED image processing
Nikon’s state-of-the-art EXPEED digital image-processing incorporates
remarkable intelligence and technologies accumulated and optimised
throughout our long history. It makes possible a diverse range of
functions that ensure superior picture quality and high-speed image
processing.
Scene Recognition System
Improvements to the exclusive 1,005-pixel RGB light sensor have
allowed information from the sensor to be utilised for auto exposure,
auto white balance and auto focus. 3D-Tracking in AF, for example,
achieved by using the Scene Recognition System, tracks subject
position and automatically shifts the AF points used to match the
subject’s movement within the frame. This system also contributes to
higher accuracy of auto exposure and auto white balance detection.
Picture Control System
Nikon’s Picture Control System enables users, from novices to
professionals, to create the pictures they envision by making
specific selections and adjustments to image sharpening, tone
compensation, brightness, tone and saturation. Even with different
cameras, when the settings are the same, you get the same picture
tone. Picture Control System offers four fundamental setting options
— Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome — for easy customisation of
image parameters.
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting lets photographers choose from various intensities
— Auto, High, Normal, Low or OFF (Unchanged) — prior to shooting.
Instead of employing the conventional compensation method of simply
expanding dynamic range, localised tone control technology is
utilised to ensure proper contrast and eliminate flat images with
lost highlights and shadows.
AF system with high-density 51-point AF
The D700 incorporates a Multi-CAM 3500FX auto focus sensor module
featuring 51 AF points. Fifteen cross-type sensors located in the
centre enable subject detection with lens apertures as small as f/
5.6. The functioning of the AF points is linked to the Scene
Recognition System, to deliver superior subject detection and focus
tracking performance. A single AF point can be selected from the 51
or 11 focus points. In Dynamic-area AF mode, you can select from
either 9, 21 or 51 AF areas. The 51-point option offers 3D-Tracking
mode, which automatically shifts the focus point to match the
subject’s movements. Auto-area AF mode gives greater priority to the
subject’s position when selecting AF points.
Choose from two Live View modes
Live View allows shooting while confirming the subject on the 3-inch,
920,000-dot colour LCD monitor. In Handheld mode, which lets you
recompose the frame prior to actual shooting, ordinary TTL phase-
detection AF is activated, using all 51 AF points including 15 cross-
type points. Tripod mode is designed for precise focus accuracy with
still subjects and tripod stabilisation. It enables focal-plane
contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a specific area. Remote
view, focusing and shooting can also be controlled from a PC (via
connection or wireless) using optional Nikon Camera Control Pro 2
software.
DX cropping mode
The Nikon D700 lets you select from either FX format (36 x 24) or DX
format (24 x 16). At the default setting of [Auto DX crop], the
camera will automatically select DX format when a DX NIKKOR lens is
attached.
High-definition, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
The ultrahigh-definition [920,000-dot VGA (640 x 480)], 3-inch LCD
monitor with tempered glass provides a 170° viewing angle. The large
monitor is remarkably effective when confirming the focus with
enlarged playback images. The wide viewing angle enables easy
recomposing of the frame in Hand-held mode with Live View.
Viewfinder provides 95% frame coverage, 0.72x magnification in FX format
The viewfinder features an eye-level pentaprism with high refraction
index and provides 95% frame coverage with 0.72x magnification. Fifty-
one AF points and a framing grid are superimposed on the finder
screen. The eyepoint is 18 mm (at –0.1 m-1), and the dioptre can be
adjusted within a range of –3 to +1 m-1.
Image Sensor Cleaning
Vibrations at four different resonant frequencies remove dust from
the optical low-pass filter in front of the image sensor. This
function is automatically activated each time the camera is turned on
and off, and can also be activated on demand by the photographer.
Built-in flash with wireless commander function
With a guide number of approximately 17/56 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°
F) and 24mm lens coverage, the high-performance built-in flash
enables i-TTL flash control that evaluates flash exposure with
greater precision for exceptional results. Compatible with the Nikon
Creative Lighting System, the built-in flash controls up to two
groups of remote units as a master/commander in Advanced Wireless
Lighting.
Engineered durability
A magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover, rear body and
mirror box to reduce weight and provide rugged durability. O-ring
sealing where connections are made gives you valuable protection
against dust and moisture.
The shutter unit developed and manufactured by Nikon employs shutter
blades made of a new material (a hybrid of carbon fibre and Kevlar).
Tested on fully assembled cameras, the D700’s shutter unit has been
proven through 150,000 cycles under demanding conditions. The self-
diagnostic shutter constantly monitors and maintains shutter precision.
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. When attached, it enables
high-speed continuous shooting of 12.1-megapixel images at a rate of
up to 8 fps*.
* When using EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries.
Exclusive Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A (option)
The WT-4/4A supports both wired LAN (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) and
wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g, 11a), and incorporates a thumbnail
mode. A PC allows wireless connection of up to five cameras, for
display of thumbnail images and downloading of selected images. Using
Camera Control Pro 2 (option) and the Live View function, wireless
remote view/control shooting is also possible.
Fine tuning for AF
The focal point in AF for the current CPU lenses can be fine-tuned
and registered. A certain level of adjustment set for up to 12 lens
types is applied when a lens of the same type is attached. When using
a lens that has not been registered, the same level of adjustment can
be applied.
Improved Function button feature
In addition to the exclusive Function button, this feature can be
assigned to the Preview button and the AE/AF Lock button, for optimum
flexibility. Furthermore, NEF copy recording together with JPEG image
can be assigned to the Function button.
HDMI output (High-Definition TV) supported
The Nikon D700 complies with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) Ver. 1.3a for the transfer of global-standard video and
audio signals. A Type C mini connector is provided.
Info display
Various shooting information is displayed on the LCD monitor,
including shutter speed and aperture. Character colour can be
adjusted to match lighting conditions — black for light locations,
white for dark locations. Auto switch mode can also be set.
My Menu
A variety of setting options can be customized under My Menu, then
added to, deleted and reordered.
Electronic Virtual Horizon
Using a sensor incorporated in the body, the inclination of the
camera is detected and displayed in the LCD monitor.
ViewNX/Nikon Transfer image-management software included in Software
Suite CD-ROM
The ViewNX viewer application offers quick display of images; Nikon
Transfer enables simple transfer of taken images to a computer.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D700 Specifications
RRP $3,999.00
Type Single-lens
reflex digital camera
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount with AF coupling and AF
contacts
Picture Angle Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal
length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
Effective Pixels Effective
Pixels 12.1 million
Image Sensor Image Sensor CMOS sensor, 36.0 x
23.9 mm; Nikon FX format
Total Pixels 12.87 million
Dust-Reduction System Image sensor self-cleaning function,
Image Dust Off reference data acquisition (Capture NX 2 required)
Storage Image Size (pixels)
Image area
L
M
S
FX format (36 x 24)
4,256 x 2,832
3,184 x 2,120
2,128 x 1,416
DX format (24 x 16)
2,784 x 1,848
2,080 x 1,384
1,392 x 920
File Format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless
compressed, compressed, or uncompressed
• TIFF (RGB)
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal
(approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression ([Size priority]);
[Optimal quality] compression available
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and
JPEG formats
Picture Control System Four setting options: Standard,
Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted
Storage Media CompactFlash (Type
I, compliant with UDMA)
File System Compliant with DCF
2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, Pictbridge
Viewfinder SLR-type with fixed eye-
level pentaprism
Dioptre Adjustment -3 to +1 m-1
Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen
with superimposed AF points and framing grid lines
Frame Coverage Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)
Magnification Approx. 0.72x (50mm
f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Depth-of-field Preview When CPU lens is attached, lens
aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M
modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
Lens Aperture Instant-return type,
with depth-of-field preview button
Lens
Compatible Lenses • DX AF Nikkor: All
functions supported
• Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor
does not support some functions). IX Nikkor lenses not supported.
• Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Colour Matrix
Metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.
• AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except auto focus and 3D
Colour Matrix Metering II
• Non-CPU AI Nikkor: Can be used in exposure modes A and M;
electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or
faster; Colour Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported
if user provides lens data
Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-travel
focal-plane shutter
Speed 1/8,000 to 30 s
in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, Bulb, X250
Flash Sync Speed X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at
1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and
1/320 s)
Release
Release Modes 1) Single-frame [S] mode, 2) Continuous Low-
speed [CL] mode, 3) Continuous High-speed [CH] mode, 4) Live View
[LV] mode, 5) Self-timer [mark] mode, 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Continuous Shooting Speed With Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL3e: 1-5 frames per second in [CL] mode, 5 fps in [CH] mode
With Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5: 1-7
frames per second in [CL] mode, 8 fps in [CH] mode
Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration
of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s
Exposure
Metering TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-
pixel RGB sensor
Metering System 1) 3D Colour Matrix Metering II (type G
and D lenses); Colour Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Colour
Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
2) Centre-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm
circle in centre of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centred on selected
focus point (on centre focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Centre-Weighted
Metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot Metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4
lens, at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and AI
Exposure Modes 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible
program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A),
4) Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/
AF-L button
Exposure Bracketing Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to
9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)
Sensitivity ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set
to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200,
or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO
25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400
Active D-Lighting an be selected from [Auto],
[High], [Normal], or [Low]
Focus
Auto focus L phase-detection AF, 51 focus points (15 cross-
sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX auto focus module; Detection: -1
to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine tuning possible; AF-assist
illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1.6-9.8 ft.)
Lens Servo 1) Auto focus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-
servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automatically activated according to
subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus Point Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11
focus points
AF-Area Mode 1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic-area AF
[number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-Tracking)], 3) Auto-area AF
Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L
button or by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-point AF
in AF-S)
Flash
Built-in Flash Manual pop-up type; guide number of 17/56
(ISO 200, m/ft., 20°C/68°F) or 12/39 (ISO 100, m/ft., 20°C/68°F)
Flash Control 1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB
sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash
available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400, 2) Auto aperture (AA):
Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL auto (A):
Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s, 4) Distance-priority
manual (GN): Available with SB-900, 800
Flash Sync Modes 1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow
sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Red-eye
reduction with slow sync
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments
of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash-ready Indicator Lights when Speedlight such as
SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully
charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe
contact with safety lock
Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard
terminal
Nikon Creative Lighting System With Speedlights such as SB-900,
SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, or SU-800 (commander only), supports
Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color
Information Communication, modelling flash and FV lock; built-in
flash can be used as a commander
White Balance
• Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB
sensor);
• Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; colour
temperature setting; white balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in
increments of 1, 2 or 3
Live View
Modes
Hand-held mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus
areas (15 cross-type sensors)
Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within
a specific area
Monitor
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
Playback
Playback Function Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images)
playback with playback zoom, slide show, histogram display, highlight
display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
Video Output NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both
the video output and on the LCD monitor available
HDMI Output Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type C mini
connector is provided; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI
output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available
Ten-pin Terminal 1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01)
interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable
MC-35 (optional)
2) Remote control:
via Ten-pin terminal
Supported Languages
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power Source
Battery
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
Battery
Pack Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 (battery chamber cover
BL-3 required) or EN-EL3e, or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH
(HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries
AC Adapter AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 (optional)
Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 147 x 123 x 77 mm/5.8 x 4.8
x 3.0 in.
Weight Approx 995 g/
2.19 lb. without battery, memory card, body cap or
LCD monitor cover
Operating Environment
Temperature 0-40°C/32-104°F
Humidity Under 85% (no condensation)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e,
Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Camera
Strap AN-D700, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, LCD Monitor
Cover BM-9, Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area
Main Optional Accessories Wireless Transmitter WT-4,
Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-5a, Capture NX 2 Software,
Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
• CompactFlash and Extreme are registered trademarks of SanDisk
Corporation.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Products
and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. • Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and monitors
shown in this brochure are simulated.
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice
or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. July 2008
©2008 NIKON CORPORATION
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