The Nikon D700 is the newest addition to the Nikon D series digital cameras. The main difference between the D700 and its earlier D series digital cousins is the size of the sensor. The D700 is a true 35mm format with a digital sensor that is a 23.9mm by 36mm. Nikon has designated the new format as FX as opposed to DX for its earlier digital SLR cameras.
When you consider all the features available and the fact that the D700 will use nearly any Nikon lens produced since 1974, the D700 offers considerable bang for the serious amateur or working professional's buck.
If your stable of Nikon lens contains both FX and DX lens, both can be used on the D700 although if a DX lens is used, the camera will sense this and if Auto DX crop is selected in the Image Area menu, the camera will automatically set the proper picture area for that lens.
Some plus factors of the Nikon D700 are these:
1. It will permit you to use your older 35mm Nikon lens in their true format.
2. Most of the camera's control functions are similiar to earlier Nikon D series cameras. Thus, if you own or have owned a D100, D200 or D300 for example, most of the controls will be familiar.
3. It is considered to be an advanced amateur's or professional user's camera and because of its size and weight, the D700 is considered by many to be ideal for the wedding photographer.
4. If the user is so inclined, the camera can be used with the settings as shipped from the factory and for most circumstances the D700 will do an excellent job.
5. The camera is shipped with an excellent user's manual.
Cons: none! To date, my D700 has taken 2000+ photographs and has functioned flawlessly.
This article only scratches the surface of the features available on the D700 and its predecessor the D300. I will be exploring some of these features in future articles and presenting my findings.
A. Tom McCoy, is the author of "All About Wizzer; The True Tales of the Chestnut Valley Gang" available from http://www.amazon.com/
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