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Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Updated: July 11th, 2008 11:10 AM EDT
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Nikon Launches New D700 DSLR, SB-900 Speedlight and PC-E Lenses
Nikon D700 SLR
July 1, 2008-- Nikon has officially launched many new products for the photography enthusiast and professional, including the FX-format D700 Digital SLR, powerful and versatile SB-900 Speedlight, and the new 45mm and 85mm PC-E lenses.
Highlights for these products include:
* D700 D-SLR -- This 12.1 megapixel, FX-format D-SLR delivers all of the high image quality, unparalleled low-light performance, and speed of the Nikon D3 in a smaller, lighter camera body. Additional highlights include Live View, automatic sensor cleaning, Active D-Lighting, weather sealing against dirt and moisture and the 51 point AF system. Available in late July, estimated selling price will be $2999.95.
* PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D -- Nikon's newest PC-E lenses give photographers control over tilt and shift to adjust perspective and adjust linear distortion, while providing excellent depth of field control, which makes them idea for shooting buildings or product photography. These two new lenses join the Nikkor 24mm PC-E lens to give photographers perspective control from wide to medium telephoto. Available in August the new 45mm and 85mm PC-E lenses will have an estimated selling price of $1,799.95 and $1,739.95, respectively.
* SB-900 Speedlight -- With an unmatched zoom range of 17-200 feet, and Nikon's popular wireless capabilities, the intelligent and versatile SB-900 Speedlight takes its place as the new Speedlight flagship. Available in August for an estimated selling price of $499.95.
For more information visit www.nikonusa.com.
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Posted by Albert Edgar in Austin, TX
lenses compatible
You can use any lens on the D700 you can use on the D300, but they act different.
For a full frame lens, you will get wider angle (and higher resolution by covering a wider area) on the D700.
For DX lenses, you can let the D700 choose to crop to a half frame, like the D300, or you can force it to cover the full area. If you cover the full area, you will see vignetting, HOWEVER with the right lens shade you can crop back in Photoshop to EITHER A HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL half frame without turning the camera, or deciding in the field which you want. This is like taking a horizontal and vertical picture at the same time and deciding later which you want.
For a full frame lens, you will get wider angle (and higher resolution by covering a wider area) on the D700.
For DX lenses, you can let the D700 choose to crop to a half frame, like the D300, or you can force it to cover the full area. If you cover the full area, you will see vignetting, HOWEVER with the right lens shade you can crop back in Photoshop to EITHER A HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL half frame without turning the camera, or deciding in the field which you want. This is like taking a horizontal and vertical picture at the same time and deciding later which you want.
(07/10/08 - 11:06 PM)
Posted by Albert Edgar in Austin, TX
lenses compatible
You can use any lens on the D700 you can use on the D300, but they act different.
For a full frame lens, you will get wider angle (and higher resolution by covering a wider area) on the D700.
For DX lenses, you can let the D700 choose to crop to a half frame, like the D300, or you can force it to cover the full area. If you cover the full area, you will see vignetting, HOWEVER with the right lens shade you can crop back in Photoshop to EITHER A HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL half frame without turning the camera, or deciding in the field which you want. This is like taking a horizontal and vertical picture at the same time and deciding later which you want.
For a full frame lens, you will get wider angle (and higher resolution by covering a wider area) on the D700.
For DX lenses, you can let the D700 choose to crop to a half frame, like the D300, or you can force it to cover the full area. If you cover the full area, you will see vignetting, HOWEVER with the right lens shade you can crop back in Photoshop to EITHER A HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL half frame without turning the camera, or deciding in the field which you want. This is like taking a horizontal and vertical picture at the same time and deciding later which you want.
(07/10/08 - 11:06 PM)
Posted by Andrew Fingerman in New York, NY
Nikon D700
Nikon will be participating in PhotoShelters Shoot! The Day event on July 20th and will be displaying the D700 for the first time there.
The news: http://blog.photoshelter.com/corp/2008/07/nikon-d700-at-shoot-the-day.html
Limited space remains - you can learn more about the event here: www.shoottheday.com.
AND, 20 of our selected Shoot! On Location winners will be using the camera for fully funded photo shoots throughout the day. Exciting stuff - join us if you can in NYC or virtually in the Shoot! Anywhere competition.
The news: http://blog.photoshelter.com/corp/2008/07/nikon-d700-at-shoot-the-day.html
Limited space remains - you can learn more about the event here: www.shoottheday.com.
AND, 20 of our selected Shoot! On Location winners will be using the camera for fully funded photo shoots throughout the day. Exciting stuff - join us if you can in NYC or virtually in the Shoot! Anywhere competition.
(07/10/08 - 10:36 PM)
Posted by PTN/SP Editor in Melville, NY
Nikon D700
Hi. Im adding some more info on the features of the new camera. All three cameras - the D3, D300 and D700 will accept the two new lenses.
As for the question about exchange pricing, youd have to visit Nikons website or talk to them.
- Nikons original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikons 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.
- Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus 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.
As for the question about exchange pricing, youd have to visit Nikons website or talk to them.
- Nikons original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikons 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.
- Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus 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.
(07/03/08 - 10:02 AM)
Posted by PTN/SP Editor in Melville, NY
Nikon D700
Hi. Im adding some more info on the features of the new camera. All three cameras - the D3, D300 and D700 will accept the two new lenses.
As for the question about exchange pricing, youd have to visit Nikons website or talk to them.
- Nikons original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikons 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.
- Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus 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.
As for the question about exchange pricing, youd have to visit Nikons website or talk to them.
- Nikons original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikons 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.
- Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white-balance detection and autofocus 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.
(07/03/08 - 10:01 AM)
Posted by RAVI MIRPURI in NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
NIKON CAMERA
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME THAT IF THE THE LENS IS COMPATIBLE WITH NIKON D 700 AND THE D 300?
(07/01/08 - 05:06 PM)
Posted by Lucky
d700
Are you offering any exchange prices if we only just got out d300????
(07/01/08 - 04:17 PM)
Thanks