Nikon D700 (2008)

A professional-grade full-frame digital single-lens reflex camera introduced by Nikon in July 2008.

Overview

The Nikon D700 is a full-frame (FX-format) digital single-lens reflex camera produced by Nikon. It was introduced in July 2008 as the company's second full-frame DSLR, following the D3. Designed for professional use, the D700 features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and the Expeed image processor. It does not support movie recording.

Specifications

Product type	professional-grade full-frame digital single-lens reflex camera
Release date	July 2008
Sensor resolution	12.1 megapixel
Sensor type	CMOS
Image processor	Expeed
ISO range	200 - 6400 (expandable to 100 - 25600)
Continuous shooting speed	Up to 5 FPS (8 FPS with MB-D10 battery grip)
Autofocus system	51-point autofocus system
LCD screen	3.0-inch LCD
Video recording	Not supported
Original price	$2,999.99

Design

The Nikon D700 uses the same 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS image sensor developed for the Nikon D3, incorporating Nikon's original FX-format CMOS imaging sensor technology.

Context

The D700 was Nikon's second full-frame digital SLR, arriving after the D3 and marking the company's expansion into full-frame digital photography beyond its earlier DX crop-sensor models. Priced at $2,999.99, it was positioned as a more affordable full-frame alternative to competing models.

Market

The Nikon D700 has gained a reputation as a durable and capable camera with strong high ISO performance. Common operational issues include failure to power on, often due to battery or memory card connection problems, and erratic behavior such as autofocus failure or error messages. Users have reported success resolving some issues by reseating the battery and memory card.