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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D700 Specifications
Type
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
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
1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed
2) TIFF (RGB)
3) 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
4) 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
Viewfinder
SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Diopter 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
Refer to page 22.
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 [
] mode, 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Continuous Shooting
With Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e: 1-5 frames per second in [CL] mode, 5 fps in
Speed
[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 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-, 12-, 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 point (on
center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Range
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-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
Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]
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monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.
Printed in China Code No. 6CE80091 (0807/A) K
Focus
Autofocus
TTL phase-detection AF, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX
autofocus 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) Autofocus: 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)
S
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 With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only),
System
supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information
Communication, modeling flash and FV lock; built-in flash can be used as a commander
White Balance
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; color 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
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
Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-5a,
Accessories
Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

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Summary of Contents for Nikon D700

  • Page 1 Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, Pictbridge Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal Nikon Creative Lighting With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only), Viewfinder System supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information...
  • Page 2 And when you need more speed to capture a crucial moment, the D700 delivers with the option of a multi-power battery pack that gives you up to 8 frames per second*, continuous shooting.
  • Page 3 Move beyond difficult lighting conditions • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/13 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Cherie Steinberg Coté...
  • Page 4 Without Nikon has painstakingly adapted the specific characteristics Lateral chromatic aberration reduction   of a wide range of NIKKORs, both old and new, to the D700’s Nikon FX-format sensor for superb results. Color fringes, also known as chromatic aberration, are generated because varying wavelengths of light result in slightly different magnifications.
  • Page 5 Colors remain well-saturated and accurate even in transition, contributing to image depth that is simply The D700 is designed to reduce noise even before the menu- not possible with lesser cameras. This technology activated High ISO NR settings are applied. And at higher •...
  • Page 6 ©Douglas Menuez with EN-EL4/4a*, EN-EL3e, and AA-size *With EN-EL4/4a and AA-size batteries batteries. *Battery holder BL-3 is required. With the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 attached, the D700 fires at up to an impressive 8 frames per second. ©Douglas Menuez...
  • Page 7 5,000 actual picture data examples among the over 20,000 images stored in the D700’s AWB database. This lets you shoot with confidence, even in tricky conditions such as mercury vapor • Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/160 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez...
  • Page 8 Color and depth you've only dreamed about • Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5~5.6G IF-ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/200 second, f/4.2 • White balance: Color Temperature (5000K) • Sensitivity: ISO 640 • Picture Control: Standard ©Douglas Menuez...
  • Page 9 Durable, high-precision shutter unit Large, bright viewfinder 3-inch, 920,000-dot LCD The D700 goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dust, and even Tested on fully assembled cameras, the Put your eye to the D700’s large circular eyepiece and rediscover why a The large, high-resolution color LCD monitor electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 10 Live View further expands shooting opportunities — Comprehensive PC-E and Micro lens versatility Joining the D700 are four NIKKOR lenses that give photographers Electronic Virtual Horizon exciting opportunities to develop in new and specialized directions. All of these lenses incorporate a number of exclusive NIKKOR lens...
  • Page 11 Define tones and colors easily Built-in flash with 24mm lens coverage and i-TTL flash control The D700 provides rich tones and colors in the default setting, but also gives you the freedom to custom tailor The D700 is fully image characteristics to your own specific tastes or client compatible with Nikon's requirements.
  • Page 12 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at different image quality and image size set- have been tested and approved for use in the D700. mum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF tings with FX-format image area.

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