had one and sold it off. missed it and tired sometimes of electronic viewfinder so just got another one with only 3200 shots on it. Used it on a portrait shoot a couple of days away and it blew me away yet again!! Damn this camera is so magical.

The D700 is THE LEGEND today. I have it, use it, love it. Recently I got myself a used D850. That one will be THE LEGEND over 20 years, I'm pretty sure about that.

There is just something about the images that the D700 produces. I love the fact that it is built like a tank.

Few things for folks interested in this camera. It favors a warmer color, which can get yellow redish in incandescent light. It only has 1 card slot, will produce some hot pixels in dark areas at high iso. Just some things to think about.

Also an owner of a used D700. I can also vouch for the fact that this camera punches WAY above its weight considering it's an "old" camera with "only" 12MP. This camera allowed me to get a proper full-frame kit going, with great lenses (the AF-D range which are also great and more affordable), for well under $1000. 12MP is more than enough in most applications unless you're doing extra large prints or need to crop in substantially on your shots. For the latter, I would just recommend practicing getting the composition right in-camera so you don't need to worry about that, and you'll be more than satisfied with the results!

It really does have something special about it

I have a D700 now because I wanted one so bad when it was released but couldn't afford it and settled for the D300s, which was tops in apsc at the time. I will keep my 700 until it quits.

I bought mine in 2008 along with a D3 for shooting weddings. My favorite thing about both cameras is something many of us pros love, “3D Focus Tracking”. It holds tack sharp focus instantly when triggered. Try it with the cheapest 50mm “Sneaker Zoom” and it will hold focus even when target moves in any direction.

I still have my original D70 6MP DX, great camera, made lots of great photos…. You can get replacement rubber grip as you said and it will look great. I also have a D300s I had converted to IR, was thinking of grabbing a D700 for conversion as well… wonderful machine.

YESS, I❤my 700Nikon and my D3s...😊

I really enjoyed this video. Just got my used D 700 and looking forward to learning how to use it!

I have one that I bought used on eBay some years ago. I also have three other digitals and seven film cameras; I try and rotate them. I shoot more film these days, so the 700 doesn't get out much. But I reckon it'll be great this coming weekend, when I'll have a few hours to kill around the beautiful city of Bath. I'm normally doing street photog with film so I'll switch to more arty stuff with the 700. Or I might slap a manual lens on and practise some zone focusing. This camera is proof that 12MP is plenty for the vast majority of use cases and the results show that photography is not about the latest gear.

ahh the 700 brick ..owned one for a long time ..love it

I have it and I agree. Downsides are auto-wb, autofocus, display, speed. I use Z5 much more often.

Nice video man! Still my favorite camera even today. I use my D780 for real estate because of the flip screen and exposure preview. But for portraits or any other shoots I still grab my D700. Colors are magical!

Great camera!! Love my d700!!

I got a D700, D800 and love them both. Never thought I needed more, but broke down to GAS this year and got the Z8. Gotta say, it’s the best do all camera I’ve ever owned. Great times for camera tech!

I bought the D700 because of the sensor and because I need a break from looking at screens when I'm out shooting photography. I think this is a camera where you can treat it like a film camera, do very minimal PP and see great results. I do wish it was a couple 100g lighter but I think with prime lenses, it's not unbearably heavy.

Bought mine in 2008, used professionally for 10 years then as a back up. 12 mp is plenty for on line images that are down sized to low resolution. Mine just keeps on tickin. I love the colors but it is built like a tank, has produced images that won professional competitions, and it just does exactly what I need. With mirrorless giving novices a view of exposure, slr's are less desirable for beginners but, this thing is crazy capable and complex. My film dslrs like the f6 are IDENTICAL in layout so going from digital to film is seamless. As a matter of fact, a couple times, grabbed the digital instead of film because they look identical. The design from 1995 on the f5 by the italian designer who designed things like the DeLorean, ferarris and lamborginis. My d850 is identical.

The D700 has a certain style of contrast, especially in the lower end and up towards mid tones. Had mine for almost 10yrs now and just keep collecting lenses on the way. Recently got a 80-200mm D-lens for $120. Which is a huge price difference from the 70-200. And, because the apurture ring is ON the lens, i can also use it for my analogue Nikons aswell 🕺 Another huge plus (for beginners) is that all settings can be adjusted with buttons, without going into any menus! :)

Thanks for doing this D700 video. Likewise I feel the same way about this incredible camera. Have 2 of them and plan to get at least another 5 so they can pry one of them away from my dead hands when the time comes. Your style is right on. I found a way to nicely glue up the rubbers with elastic contact glue that adheres well and looks factory. Just make sure you remove any remaining old adhesive and trim the original slightly stretched rubbers. Cheers.

Have the 750 and 810 and love them.

I've bought and sold this camera 4 times over the years, I never gelled well with it. it constantly overexposed the photos, it did have its moments of brilliance, but honestly the 5dc whilst slower was better for me.

Try dxo photolab... I can use ISO 25600 with near zero noise on the D700 without flash, Great for shows

Still hAve mine since new....I think it's the best looking Nikon DSLR....

Still using one, I ordered from B&H Photo the day Nikon released it in December 2008 and received it in February 2009 and love it although my D800 is my primary Nikon body most of the time!

I have a D700 and D3s. Love them and won't part with them even though I have a D850. I don't feel the need to go to the Z system.

I’m keeping my D700 for as long as it lasts too. I’m very happy with it.

If the d610 had the build quality of the d700, we wouldn't be having this conversation. So, unless someone is all about just build- quality, there's no comparison. How does dxomark rank the 610 14 points higher than the 700?

Could not afford a D700 until 2016. For what I shoot, the D700 sensor rendered colors SOOC better than any other digital camera I've seen or used. Unfortunately, the used one I bought must have had a rough life, as it did not last long. Additionally, I LOVED the weight and ergonomics of the body. If I didn't already have, 'too many" cameras, I'd buy one today (Sept 2023).

I had one for years, it was a marvellous camera, produced wonderful images... Miss it often..

Great video, Robert. Which Topcor lens is that you've adapted for your Nikon? What do you need to adapt it? Thank you.

I just bought a D700 with only 1077 shots on it. Looks brand new.

Why does he keep calling it D70?

Great video Rob , would it be possible for you to make a video replacing the rubbers on the D700?

Is it a D70, a D700 or a D750 mate?

Is it a D700, D70, or D750? Bro...

Sticks with his D3200 and D810

I bought this Legend is very good value for money but preffer Canon grip 5d classic, 7d, 5d m3 and even C40d is for me much comfortable grip but agree d700 is another Legend and really happy to back to 12mgp camera. What the best lens buy now? Value for money? I have only 50mm 1.8d and need maybe 1 more which is must have?

I have a D700 and its the closest digital equivalent to the F100 in my view.

Just got a nikon 500mm prime to combat the 12 megapixle for some shots nothing bad to report

It is the camera equivalent of the Mercedes pictured

I was waiting for the hidden bonus track at the end.. 😢

miss my D70, selling for canon a bad decision

Why does he keep calling it "D70"?

Even tho I shoot digital medium format I still own my D700 from 2010. I’ll never give it up.

I think the D800 is now the best value full frame. It gets you 36 megapixels which is probably going to be the new standard for mirrorless. I know it's around 600 bucks but it gets you that resolution and a full frame sensor.

You brought up the pronunciation of the name "Nikon". Said you pronounced it like Americans. In matters of the English language, I usually side with British usage. But in this case, the Yanks have it I think. For instance, how would you pronounce the name "Simon"? I rest my case.

Great! At 8:59 what is that lens and what's the lens adapter, please.

What do you mean you cannot use this professional work? That is a joke you can definitely use this for professional work…

Eyecup!!

If you ever use a M9P or a M8.2 from Leica.... you might become like me: I am reserved with superlative

Just for the common good you should have one😅

It's just an old camera. I don't get this cultist obsession with old digital cameras.

For the money? A d610.

Bro bought this many cameras and still takes photos full of motion blur

D700 is the best camera for the money? wrong. it is an overrated camera and wont be serviced by nikon.