Hi Dario, thank you for sharing your story! IMHO your story confirms that this camera even today is amazing, and mind-blowing value for money!

Hi Dario. Thank you for sharing this insights. Can you be more specific about the quality of detail at 24x36 inch prints? Its only 12mp but I have seen the original Fuji XT1 which is 16mp to produce way sharper and detailed images that its pixel density would suggest. I would like to stich vertically 3 shots and make a photo with sufficient detail from verry close inspection - as if it was printed at 300ppi. From youe experience printing 24x36 do you see exceptional detail from close distance ?

I have two of these . No complaints at all .

I notice a lot of dust on the sensor, it must be cleaned well! D700 is my camera too, still now I’m very satisfied… Using good lenses like 24-70 and 70-200 and others the results are excellent!

@@eric2685 mine has more than 160.000 shots, and works perfectly, I’m thinking to buy another one… Incredible to search a digital reflex from 2009 in 2023, almost 2024! 😳🫣😱

Thank you for sharing Richard! I will never sell my D700 - I have heard so many stories from people regretting selling it. Also, I have seen grown men cry over selling their D7100, so there is something about the classic Nikon DSLRs - FF or APS-C. Golden age.

Wish I hadn’t but retain my Df That’s not going nowhere

I can really recommend the D4 - it is a truly wonderful experience to shoot with!

@@frederikboving Thank you I will try it!

Thank you Unus, and thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing Dominic! Yes, the sensors of the D700 and D3 are from Panasonic, and some of the very few Nikon cameras with that sensor. Further, rumors has it that the D700 internal software is a bit different from the D3, so that the images on the D700 are actually even better than the D3! Or in other words, that the D700 in both sensor and software is very unique and not seen since. I guess that is why so many (incl me) hold on to their beloved D700's. flic.kr/p/2mPWMUd

Would you include the d300s as a Panasonic type sensor?

@@rafaelpaptzas6264 I do believe it is. It's hard to find any written info from Nikon on who made the sensors.

The problem with the D7000 wasn't the sensor. It was the unreliable AF system.

You’re dreaming if you think the D700 matches Velvia. Shoulda gone to Specsavers! 😂💀

Hi George, and thank you for sharing. One of the biggest surprises for me with the D700 was to see how much resolution 12mp gives. I am often taken by the latest hype and the belief that newer must be better, so it has been an eye opener to get to know the D700.

You are right on both counts. I print 60x40 cm images from the D700 and they look great. Even when using a DX lens like the Nikon 55-200 afs VR version two, the prints are just as good, when you view them together. You have of course to do some upsampling, and I use Scott Kelby's trick to do that in several steps of 10% enlarging. You see I photograph for 30 years and in the 35mm film era there was just as much hype and do's and dont's as today. So many people get trapped in the marketing nonsense of the industrie. I do not blame those people, it costed me years to see through it. Much trial and error, much spoilt money. But it was worth it. The sheer joy of photography has never dissapeared. A grand joy and solace in this world gone mad.

Can you pls share your thoughts about D700 compared with D3s? Is there any image output difference between them?

@@2klember not that I can see.

You might not have a problem printing it after all you can print any image any size. But is it decent quality and are you an expert?

Thank you for your kind words! And thank you for sharing! I have only recently tried Canon (5d mk iii) but I really like the images it produces. So I guess the lesson learned is that there are many great cameras available and you just have to find one you like and stick with it 🤗

@@frederikboving You are right my friend. I wish you could try a 6D MkI someday. Greetings

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p In fact the jpegs coming out of the D810 are bad, but in compensation the raw is fabulous

Hi John, sorry to hear you parted with the D700 during the financial crisis. Yes, there is something abut the D700 - in my experience, when paired with a good vintage prime lens, the pictures sometime looks like paintings. All the best!

Ha-ha! Thank you for your kind words! Good ole Paul Simon - that line was a blast for the bast! Love to visit the US - have been to Chicago, Washington and Manhattan and loved it all! Take care!!

Ha-ha! Yes, I am afraid that not many camera producers are willing to admit that a 10+ years old camera is better or at par with what they produce today!? I do get it that Nikon makes absolutely no money when I buy a vintage lens or a D700 body on e-bay, and I do want Nikon to survive and thrive. So I want to support Nikon buying some of their new stuff, but it also hast to be justified. It would be nice if they made a Z5-ish camera with the D700 sensor and processing logic. I would be first in line to buy a copy.

Thank you for sharing 👌

Wow! You got all that for less than what I paid for the body alone! Well done!

Thank you for sharing!

Hi Sam, thank you for your kind words! I have unfortunately no experience with the D300 but on this channel and in relation to the D700 videos, I have seen a few posts from people that have the D300. Maybe they are able to help if they see this post. All the best!

I bought the D700 shortly after I bought a D300 simply because I never got used to the APS-C sensor crop. The image quality from the D700 blows away the image quality from the D300 at least in the copies that I owned! I recently bought a D850 and straight out of the camera I actually like the images better on the D700 better? After post it is a different story. I still use my 12 year old D700 even though I have a new D850! 12 MP is more than enough for 95% of what I do!

@@stevesabbagh793 Thank you Steve! Yes, I was also amazed to see how little you miss the extra pixels in most cases!

Thanks Vitor, and thank you for being so honest! A friendly piece of advice: if you like the colors of the D700, NEVER try a D4! You'll want one right away! :-D

Agreed. Have a video planned to address this "issue".

Yes, when I made the first video and saw the comments, I realized I was joining an exclusive club of D700 owners! I have also only been shooting with the D700 for a few weeks, but I have not been able to find or see the "pop" or magic that so many report, even though I shot with vintage prime lenses that should help the pop along. So the factor that really attracted me to the D700 (magic), I have not been able to find yet. However, the color rendition I have found to be extraordinary, so you can say I searched for one thing and found another. Judging from the feedback I have received from the first few feeds on Instagram, some say that the D700 landscape pictures look more like paintings than pictures - I think it is related to the color rendition. The color rendition is actually so good that I for landscape photography seriously consider to make my D700 the prime camera. Time will tell. I'm getting to know the D700.

frederikboving take down your expectations...it’s only natural something overhyped would fail to meet one’s expectations

If it is a cult it is a cult with all the best doctrinal arguments. Having spent hours and hours looking at 1000s of images on Flickr I now think that this camera has a stunningly accurate and aesthetic colour pallete and it produces skin tones that are way better than almost anything else. The pro photographers who sell theirs to upgrade are probably right when they regret their decisions and believe that they were mistaken. I will get myself one as I think that their reputation as magic cameras is amply warranted.

@@kinglear5952 You won't be disappointed, and if you decide not to keep it, you won't lose any money if you buy well to start with, I think they're actually going up in value.

Thank you for your kind words Michael! Much appreciated! If you have a D700 on its way, then I hope you will enjoy this playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A

@@frederikboving Well Fredrick, my D700 arrived earlier than expected. it works fine. I have started using it and I love the colours, texture and character coming from this camera/sensor. In many wats it reminds me of how my x-pro1 renders files. I using this camera with my 50mm 1.4 - its a perfect and I like it very much. Cheers Mike 👍🏽

@@MichaelVincentMagic Thanks for sharing Michael - glad you found the D700 and that it is a camera you really like! All the best!

Thank you Geoffrey! Food for thought! Thank you for sharing!

Great to hear and thank you for sharing!

Hi Michael! Hope you found a good copy and that you will enjoy both FF and the D700 as much as I do! Stay safe these crazy days!

Thank you for sharing! I remember the first time I opened a picture shot on a full frame camera - I just sat there and looked at the monitor! Wow! Hope you will enjoy the "transition" from APS-C to FF as much as I did! All the best!

Thank you Phil. Yes, there is something with the colours of the D700. I find the colours of my D4 much more to my liking (rich and saturated), but it is of course personal preference and YMMV and all that. The colours of the D700 are more - as you say - watercolour like, and hence the images look more like paintings. I have done 70x100 cm print based on the 12mp files from the D700 and never missed a pixel of resolution. The larger you print, the larger your viewing distance will also be, and hence printing large does not increase the need for resolution, but not many want to hear this. All the best!

Thank you MCSL! Really appreciated!

Thank you Tim! I also have the D750 (24MP) and the Sony A7Rii (42MP) and I can assure you that going up in pixel count does not do the wonders you would / could expect. You get some more headroom when it comes to cropping, but other than that it is just more data and more storage etc.

Thanks Frank - hope the D700 will not disappoint you !!

@@davejackson1281 yes, many praise the skin tones of the d700. Portrait photography is not my forte so I have not noticed. If you cannot get hold of a D700, give the D4 a try - wonderful camera and images.

👌Thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing Terry! Your words: "will never part with it" is what I read over and over again in blog comments to the D700. The D700 to many is special, and the ruggedness and build quality is often mentioned as one of the big reasons for holding on to the D700, if not as the main camera, then as the trusty backup.

Great comment and observation,,, my D700 do a better job on my lanscape & portrait.! Thanks

​@@frederikboving Is that why I'm still shooting with my D3 (same sensor) since 2008? I thought it was because I could not afford to buy any new cameras. 😊 However, I decided to buy a Canon 5D Mk II as my backup instead of a D700 for the higher 21 MP, back then.

Hi BFS - good to hear from you - It has been a while! Yes, the D3 is also a great camera, but I understand that the picture processing software (and maybe some of the HW?) is not the same as the D3, and that should give the D700 an edge the D3 does not have, even though they have the same type Panasonic sensor. But it is a rumor and I do not know if it is true. How do you find Canon versus Nikon? I have an idea that the color rendition on Canon is a tad warmer, but it is of course not backed by any evidence - just an idea that has grown on me studying various pictures also taken with the Canon.

@@frederikboving Hi! True, the D700 has more refined processing, but I cannot keep chasing the newest after purchasing the D3 (& D300 + 5D Mk II). Other things I don't like the D700 are the build, viewfinder & battery that were similar to my D300. The robustness of the D3 (or any D? DSLR) is obvious and the viewfinder is just a clear rectangle that help to compose for a long period of time, without distraction from the etched AF sensors. The AF zones are small, unobtrusive red or invisible. Of course, it is just personal preferences. The battery offers slightly faster AF with AF Nikkor lenses, faster FPS and hackable with two unprotected, common 18650 cells (useful when battery is no longer widely available in the future). Plus the battery charger has two slots with conditioning feature. Also, there are more dedicated buttons, such as one for voice memo. While a lot of people began their photography journeys with Canon DSLR and loved the color science (warmer), I don't and preferred the one from the D3 instead. Hence, the D3 was my primary and backup by D300 (also if I needed extra reach or a light/compact body; plus the MD is D3 battery compatible) or 5D Mk II (if I needed to use some specific Canon lenses such as the 85 f/1.2 L II or higher MP).

Thank you! If you want more confirmation that 12MP is sufficient, there is this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZtmabBmtNfDlqs.html - All the best!

@@frederikboving Thank you

Thanks for sharing Randy. And I would add that although the Z-series lacks the built in AF motor, the value proposition continues with their mirrorless lineup. The Z5 is a crazy value for money option should you want to go mirrorless. So I really hope Nikon make it out of their current financially stormy waters, so they can stay with us years to come.

Some good points there, thank you! Regarding resolution: IMHO the key to understanding the need for resolution is the viewing distance. In this video I talk about that and why 12MP is more than plenty for most cases: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZtmabBmtNfDlqs.html - I think it is also worth mentioning that a billboard is around 1-2MP and of you walk really close, you can actually see the pixels! However, a billboard is designed to be viewed from far away and hence the reduced need for resolution despite its massive size. Regarding image quality: Maybe "technical image" quality is a better label, i.e. how the camera renders colours and captures micro contrast etc. Many are of the opinion that the D700 is a special camera when it comes to the technical image quality. I cannot see it. That is in essence the point I am trying to get across. The colour rendition of my D4 is a different story, and I have captured sunsets where the colours the D4 produces are nothing short of astonishing. I have not had such a similar experience with the D700. So I do not really understand the D700 hype, other than it is a very good DSLR you can get for a bargain.

Thanks for sharing. I get that a lot. I cannot see it on my D700 - the colors seem flat, but it could be my copy that acts funny. However, the colors of my D4 are absolutely astonishing.

@@frederikboving Maybe thats the case. I did a quick shoot of my daughter over the weekend indoors in natural light. Shot the D750 and D700 with the same lens and settings and the D700 images are nicer to the eye.

@@scott-wright That makes sense. The D700 rendering of skin tones is legendary.

Agreed. I also recommend the original grip as you can see here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rqxlqMKH08nJf2g.html. I am zooming in on a D3. And if you then also add a magnifying glass to the viewfinder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsegmNeiqrPZaIU.html then you have an unbeatable package. My understanding is that the processing logic in the camera is only the same as in the D700 when we are talking D3, not D3S or X. So I will go for a D3. I also hope that the D3 has a 100% viewfinder coverage. As much as I love my D700, that is one of the things that bugs me - the lack of 100% coverage (I try to crop my pictures in camera as much as possible).

@@frederikboving Indeed the viewfinder is 100% and has a large metering scale on the right side, dedicated iso button below screen (with it's own screen), viewfinder blackout switch for long exposure, 2 CF card slots, and to my eyes even better high iso performance to the D700. Also the files look a little different than the D700. The overall build and ergonomics, the balance - well you just have to shoot with it for a few weeks to understand why this was such an expensive 'pro' camera when released. Oh it also is rated for twice the shutter actuations than the D700 - mine is on about 675,000 (with one shutter change) and is still shooting like a champ - battery age incredibly still at 0, although I have the charger that can optimize and reconfigure the batteries internal clock. You just need to get one, you won't be disappointed I promise. By the by - I just bought a used nikon D4 for like €950 from japan with 28,000 clicks on it - clean as a whistle, it looks brand new. Including customs charges it comes altogether to under €1250 with fast shipping. The best stuff is in Japan, and having used the D3s I'm so excited to shoot with the D4, the price from Japan is insane, practically a new camera that's rated for 400,000 clicks, with hundreds of stories of D4's going well over a million... Great times for photographers who know what a good camera really is - Megapixel wars be damned - of zero importance to me ... keep up the great videos !

@@hazybrain7 Thank you! Just ordered a D4, 18t clicks. Around 1100 USD excl. import taxes. And from Japan, as you recommended! When the camera was brand new 8 years ago, it was 6000 USD! From the images, it looks to be in good conditions. Not that I need the speed the D4 can offer, but I do look forward to a 100% viewfinder coverage, dedicated live view buttons, back-lit buttons, 2 card slots, "built in" battery grip, large metering scale, better dynamic range, etc. Uh, I have some material for a new video now :-D

@@frederikboving Hi Frederik ! That's super awesome - you got a better deal than me haha ! But I'm so happy with my purchase, I have bought used cameras from many vendors in Japan and I can vouch for how professional (most anyway)- they are - and those lenses and cameras are still going strong years later. My D4 is due to arrive this week, so we shall start our journey together and discover the quirks and delights of this iconic camera. I too have lots of old ais and D series nikkor glass, and I find I like certain lenses better on certain cameras, so perhaps we can compare notes with different lenses as time goes by... Once again congrats on your purchase and looking forward to your series on the D4 for sure ! My name is Kevin by the way from Ireland - very pleased to meet you ! My flickr page is: www.flickr.com/photos/161467940@N02/

Hi Kevin from Ireland, nice to meet you! My flickr album is here: flic.kr/ps/3PHDKg - YES lets compare notes about the D4! That will be fun!

Value for money wise the D700 hard to beat!

Cheers Robert! Great that you at 78 is learning photography - impressive!

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Thank you 😂

Thank you for sharing Roger! When it comes to flash photography and product shoots, I always grab the D750. Personal preference I guess. I just find that the D750 is SO easy to work with - it does exactly what I ask it to and it does not talk back. I can tell the D700 is a much more solid built camera, but I just really like the D750 and the results it gives me. Like the video I capture with the Z50 - it is so small and light and plastic flimsy, but there is nothing wrong with the results it produces. I think we tend to like the cameras that we work with the first time we start to be a bit successful.

Thank you! Sorry that I did not see your post previously, but posts seem to come in swarms and when it does I have a hard time keeping up. I have made a note that low light performance is on the to-do list for my D700 videos! All the best!

Indeed! If you find a good copy, the D700 has a price/ value ratio that is very hard to beat!

Good luck with your hunting 🙂

@@frederikboving I found two .I bought both

If you ever find out, please do share! I found the D700 magic to be mostly in B&W images. But as you say, it is very difficult to pinpoint. And in my case it was also very sporadic - no seemingly system in the differences.

I have had a D700 for many years and recently got a Z5 to "upgrade". I mainly shoot landscapes and my kids running around the backyard. For landscapes the Z5 is a definite upgrade, in terms of IQ and features. But for shooting portraits of people running around at wide open aperture, the D700 actually produces better photos with a higher hit rate. I was very disappointed with eye/face detect autofocusing on the Z5 even with the new firmware. The single point phase detect on the D700 gets at least 3-4 times better hit rate. For stationary subjects eye detect is awesome, but on a moving subject, especially when moving towards you it's simply too slow. The D700 is also a much more visceral experience when shooting, I don't think I'll ever get rid of it.

@@TB-ni4ur To make a long story short: Agreed! The focus systems on the mirrorless Nikon (my experience is from the Z6ii) is a big disappointment. The software does get better and better for each new release, but there is still a long way to go before the focus systems come close to the performance of DSLRs. That said, reports are that the Z9 is outstanding, so hopefully some of the goodies from the Z9 will trickle down to us more (financially) humble photographers.

Thanks for sharing David! Agreed, getting to know you camera and spending time with it is key! Love the D700, also the D4 and do I dare to say the Z6ii? All the best!

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Thanks for sharing TFF! I am not big in the portraiture photography genre, but duly noted. I think I will try to do flash shooting with the D700 based on your post - it could be that there is a bit of magic hiding there for me :-D All the best!

@@frederikboving Also one minor detail I forgot to mention is that it’s much more preferable to edit the NEF file which the D700 produces in Nikon’s native Capture NX software. It beautifully preserves skin tones incredibly naturally versus Lightroom which doesn’t do the NEF files much justice. At least in my opinion. Mileages may vary of course.

@@TheFilmFellow Thanks again TFF. I have dropped NX software as it made my PC crash in the most ugly way where the computer re-started every 10 seconds. I can assure you that was not fun to fix! So I stay with LR despite all the stories about how wonderful NX and Capture One and whatnot is. Operational stability is king! Thanks for sharing!

Nikons ergonomics is some of the best IMHO.

I've never shot with a d7100 but I know it has a huge and dedicated fan base. Judging from some of the images I've seen made with the d7100 and d7200, I think you can make superb quality images with the d7100.

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻👌

Thanks for sharing Chris! Sorry to bother with a bit of statistics, but no matter how good quality cards you buy, some of them will fail some day. I have never had a card fail on me either, but as they say, hope for the best and plan for the worst! All the best!

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing 🙏🏻

@@marcp.1752 Are you comparing the image quality of a film camera with the image quality of a digital camera? (F80 vs D90)

Thank you for an enthusiastic and comprehensive post! I have fallen in love with my Nikon D4 so much that I eventually decided to sell the D700 and D750 and only keep the D4. It was the one I shot with 99% of the time anyway! But thank you for sharing your experience and the wonders of the D700!

Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for sharing! I have never tried the D300, but have seen many comments that it is a great camera as well!

Thanks for sharing! I have just printed 100 cm x 80 cm (3.3 x 2.6 ft) using pictures from the D700! No problem! So I fully agree!

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p Happy to! Just have a video published on the subject. I know nothing about printers or printing technology, as I have my prints done by others. Hope that is OK.

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p Happy to share what I do know if you find it useful.

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p Thank you - will do :-)

Hi Lincoln, Frederik here. I think the D700 enthusiasts argue that the D700 is special because of the size of the "eyes" on the sensor (low res) in combination with the image processing software in the D700. I find the color rendering of the D4 to be mind blowing but have not had the same experience with the D700. I have seen the D700 produce extraordinary b&w images and I think it relates to very good micro contrast capabilities of the sensor.

Thank you Michael! Much appreciated! And than you for sharing! Yes, I bet Copenhagen has changed a lot since you were here the last time - but when you live in it day in and day out like me, it is difficult to take a step back and see the bigger picture of what the changes are like! Take care!

Hi Ed! Thank you for sharing! Glad the video was useful!

Is it worth to buy it than d750

@@PunjabiGymBeats Hi Singh! A really good question! To answer you properly, please have a look at this blog post: frederikboving.com/nikon-d700-versus-d750/

@@frederikboving Thanks, Love conquers all, as they say.

I would agree with Fred about that. I have a D750 also and I really don't see much difference except for the higher MP count. I guess it also depends on how much money you have to spend.

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Agreed, the value for money ratio for the D700 is unparalleled - and if you add vintage lenses, you got a low cost package that yields at pro level. I wish I had known that years ago when I started photographing 🤔

Really good to hear! You have made a GREAT deal there - 7k clicks and 450 USD, what a bargain! Hope it will serve you well :-D

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p Ha-ha! You absolutely love that camera :-D

Uh, I have never owned any of said lenses. I have had the 180mm in several variants, but never the 200mm. I guess I got lazy and went for the 70-200mm zoom. With regards to the 50mm f1.4 AIS, I have never had the AIS version, but I understand so much from other reviews, that it is an excellent lens and a keeper. Many of the AIS lenses from Nikon I think are known to yield excellent image quality!

Thank you Tom! Thanks for sharing! Yes, the D700 is a great camera. I think it was the last time Nikon used Panasonic sensors and in combination with the internal firmware for processing the image, that gives some amazing images. I have heard many praise the images that comes out of the D700, but unfortunately I have only been amazed when shooting in B&W with it. So I cannot see what others see, unfortunately. On the note of resolution, did you see this one? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZtmabBmtNfDlqs.html All the best!

@@frederikboving The sensor a company uses matters a lot in a digital camera. I own a Nikon D7000 crop sensor camera that I use for work even now. I owned a D7200 and bought the D7000 as a backup body originally. But I found that I preferred the look of images from the 16mp Toshiba sensor in the D7000 to the Sony sensor in the D7200. I don't know why, but I just do. I think that it might have something to do with the fact that I use a lot of older lenses, and perhaps that lower resolution sensor just doesn't show their flaws as much. The D7200 has less noise if you look closely, but I think noise concerns are often overblown in real picture taking. I shoot for fun now with Olympus Micro 4/3 gear from 2013 if I'm traveling and want to bring a camera because its small and handy. If I am going to go out specifically to take pictures, its the D700 for me. And if I'm working, like taking pictures of products for sale or illustrating a book, its the old D7000 I reach for. And if I want to re-live my youth, I still shoot with a Nikon F2 film camera made in 1975. Cheers and enjoy that D700 for what it is.

@@PPISAFETY Thank you Tom! Thanks for sharing! I will hold on to my D700- and I really enjoy the B&W capability. flic.kr/p/2mPWMUd

Thank you Bob! Hope you'll find a good copy of the D700 that will serve you well!

I am sure you will too! If you get a good copy, then it is a wonderful camera! Robust, easy to use, great IQ, lots of dedicated buttons, etc. The only thing to worry about now is good glass! :-D

@@frederikboving I had used before the D300 and was amazed, how well it works with older manual focus lenses - and bought some older stuff, but hope with good quality. 2 Nikon Serie E Zooms, a Nikon 1,4/50mm, a small Sigma 2,8/28mm and 2 macros, one 50 and one 100mm ... I will prefer to use prime lens ... I hope it will be good enough for good quality small an middle ranged posters ...

12mp is sufficient for even large posters, so you'll be fine 🤗

On a closer watch the landscape pictures from the D700 have a far more natural look than those from the Sony. Where all pitctures shot with the Nikon 50 mm prime? The lens also provides 3 d pop according to the angry photographer. So it would also be nice to know what lenses you used for all pictures. Camera X Lens X Light X Photographer= Image quality I assume no zoomlenses?The comparison of the d 700 and d 750 is somewhat doubtful. The bird on the D700 picture appears to be somewhat out of focus or some motion blur? Still, if it were correctly in focus etc. this would lead to the conclusion that having twice as many megapixels only matters in low light conditions. Finally, a somewhat strange request. You have made the exceptional picture of the landscape painter. How would that look printed on poster format? I assume perfectly. You would not notice any difference with a poster print from the d 700 and d 750 compared under good light.

Hi Je Bo, thank you for your sharp observations and let me start out by saying that I am guilty as charged! Let me elaborate: - Yes, I should have included the lens information on each shot; that was sloppy of me: Most of the pictures are short with the Nikkor 50 mm 1.2, the wide shots are with the Nikkor 24mm 2.8. I think the Sony one was shot with the 14 mm Samyang, f/2.8. - Yes, no zoom lenses. Only (older) primes. The reason being that more modern lenses have complicated constructions where the light has to travel through a lot of different glass and that makes the pictures more flat, and I wanted to take that factor out of the equation when looking for "pop". I am not a prime snob, I happily use a zoom, but for this video I felt primes were the best option. - It is VERY likely that the D750 vs D700 pictures are slightly out of focus (one or both). The 50mm 1.2 has manual focus as you know. And the comparison would probably have been better if I had set WB manually and switched active D-lighting off (auto on both cameras). However, based on other shots and comparisons, I am still amazed how well a 12MP sensor keeps up with a 24MP sensor, so I think the conclusion is right, although the evidence is not the strongest. - Yes, I think you are right about the landscape painter, it will look great also in a large poster. The reason being, as James Popsys notices in one of his videos, that a large poster you do not see close up! If you did, your head would be moving left and right like watching a tennis match, in order to take it all in! You naturally step back to enjoy the full view of the poster, and thereby the pixels visible close up will melt together when you look at it from a proper viewing distance. - Yes, the D700 has a very natural look. I think I do mention it (looks like a painting), but I should have made this a bigger point. I have after the video was made noticed that D700 based posts to my instagram account gets (a bit) more positive remarks related to colors than other cameras, so others have notices. I think for this reason the D700 could be my primary landscape camera going forward. Hope all this clarified and answered. Again, thank you for your feedback, much appreciated! All the best.

@@frederikboving It certainly does. Recently there was a furious debate on dpreview why the D700 would be unsuitable as a landscape camera but my experiences also show the contrary using the e series lenses. The old lenses also give a more natural photo.So indeed getting more positive feedback with this old dslr and some old lenses, is quite exceptional. I would love to see a comparison between the 50mm f1.2 and the f 1.8. The f 1.8 should be better but I feel you have other experiences. Your landscape pictures are far better than those in dpreview contest. All the best!

Thank you Håkan! First of all, I have seen grown men cry because they regret selling their D7100 or D7200, so consider it carefully before you let them go. Also, I just visited the exhibition for winners from the wildlife photographer of the year here in Copenhagen a few days ago, and many of the shots were done with Nikon D7200/100, and the images were astonishing! So based on that observation, I think there is no need to upgrade. Should you want to give it a try still, the D700, D750 and D4 are all in my stable currently and I can recommend them all. The D700 is a bit quirky as its age starts to show, but delivers wonderful images. The D750 is so easy to work with and also delivers on a very high level, and then the D4 blows me away every time with astonishing colors. So there are lots of good options from Nikon IMHO.

If you are new to the D700, this is a good place to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l753qaxq3K7Pkmg.html And if you want the full coverage of the D700 here is a playlist that gives you a lot of info about the D700: kzfaq.info/sun/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - hope you will enjoy all of it! Take care and stay safe!

Thanks for sharing. Yep, I get that a lot. But my problem is that I cannot see it. The D700 magic to me I have only experienced when working in B&W. And I feel that I cannot convey a message about a special image quality that I have not seen. But great that you have. No matter what, the D700 is a great camera! Take care!

The D700 is very much a digital camera. Go with a F100 or so - I don't think you will like the D700 if you don't like digital.

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Thanks for sharing Ronald! I have read somewhere that the software that processes the images is slightly different in the D700 from the D3, which should influence skin tones and the like. But if that is only when we are talking JPG or if there is some truth to it, I don't know.

Thank you Kim - much appreciated!

Thank you for your kind words Henk! Yes, the D700 is still here in 2023 a great camera for stills and IMHO the B&W images it produces are some of the best I have ever seen. But it is an investment, and after getting a D700 you will be tempted to buy some of the wonderful vintage glass that is out there as well and then the investment just grows! Decisions, decisions 🙂

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

Yep, I also in some seldom cases saw an extraordinary coming out of the D700 (B&W’s mostly) but I was not able to find a consistent pattern in the extraordinary images. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your comprehensive post! Yes, I also loved the D7500 until I broke it in a salt water accident, but loved that camera while I had it! The D700 sensor was the last time Nikon went with a Panasonic sensor and ever since they have stayed with Sony. That is at least the word on the street. That, and then the firmware software, should be something special in the D700. I have never been able to find evidence for "the hype" IRL. I will say though that the best B&W images I have ever seen come out of any camera was exactly the D700. But for colours I prefer the D4 and the wonderful way the colours are both dusty and saturated at the same time. A sunset simply looks amazing! I always shoot RAW - not that I am a snob with RAW; I just like the extra headroom that you get in post.

Ha-ha! Alien technology!

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p Took some shots with both camera's (with the same lens of course) and there is indeed a distinct difference between them. D700 looks more natural I guess.

Thanks for that additional info

Are you serious? How is it possible?

I have a d700 but this just sounds wrong

@@tiberiu_nicolae I think he's just trolling.

I love my D700 a lot!.. but.... come on man!!!🙈

I can certainly recommend the D4 - it is a wonderful camera if you're not afraid of big and heavy 🤗

Funny, that is exactly how I think about the D4 - amazing colors. The D700 I enjoy the most shooting in B&W. Personal preference I guess...

Ah, many of the images are shot with the 50mm f/1.2 that I show in the beginning of the video. Agreed, the precondition for assessing the sensor performance is of course that you put some decent glass in front of it!

Thank you Ian! Best of luck finding a good copy of the D700!

Hi I found one with less than 50k actuations and original Nikon grip I collect it tomorrow from one careful owner with a lens nikkor 28-85 f2.8 4D 1F for 350 Euro

@@ianslingsby3415 Sounds good Ian - hope it will serve you well!

Hi, yes, I can confirm that the D4 renders colours beautifully. The colours are both rich and has a slightly "dusted" quality that I absolutely love. I am however no expert when it comes to color. I once had a Samsung television and switched to LG. The colours on the LG were much more pale and we were almost about to return the TV because it relative to the Samsung was absolutely pale and uninteresting. A few weeks later we got used to the LG. Today, when I see a Samsung, my reaction is: wow! Turn down the colours - it is not a circus! So my lesson learned is that your preference for colours very much depend on what you are used to. In terms of your second body: I do not know the D800 - have never tried shooting with it. I know and love the D4. Would probably go with a D4S if possible (service window still open if you get a young copy). But you have to accept a heavy and bulky camera with a built in vertical grip. But love the pro level feel - for example the buttons are backlit which is a great feature in low light.

@@frederikboving I finally went for a D3S, I love its ergonomics and that you don't have to go to the menu to configure what you want. It is true that they are very heavy cameras, like the D4, but in the future I may have a DF that uses the same sensor as the D4 in a lightweight body. What you say about TV is not a minor issue, there are still few people who use monitors specifically for photography or with a color space as close as possible to 100 percent Adobe RGB. The difference between a generic type of monitor and another specific for photography is enormous and it is the only way to approximate the color that a printed copy would have.

@@mistergiovanni7183Congrats on your D3S! I'm sure it'll serve you well and that you'll love it as much as I love my D4!

Thank you for sharing Mike - much appreciated! Always interesting to hear the opinion of a pro!

@@frederikboving thanks for the kind words. However I've never put much stock in pro vs amateur. I've seen some pro's that were mediocre at best and some of the best photographers I've encountered shot for the love of the hobby. I was kind of forced into it because I lost my day job lol and had to do something for income. One thing I noticed is that doing it for a living made me not want to shoot just to enjoy it as often. Anyway I enjoy the videos - keep it up!

@@TheMikeharris7 Thank you Mike! Yes indeed, pro just means you make a living. No guarantee for quality!

Hi Jake, I have never had or tried a D600, but despite reported issues those who get a good copy really seem to like it a lot and some even say it is better than the D750 (I find that hard to believe, but they seem very committed to this point of view). Not sure this was very helpful, but it is what I got! Take care!

Jos, you should shoot with whatever is your preference and liking. If I in any way shape or form have left you with the impression that I should decide on your camera choice, you hereby have my sincere apologies.

No, of course not. Your video’s are interesting and much appreciated. But the d700 is no more or less a camera for beginners than any other camera. It’s a camera for photographers.

Thank you Stephen for a civilized comment. Much appreciated!

Thank you Enrico - you have certainly given me appetite to try a zeiss lens! 🤗

@@frederikboving you must try them... but I don't want to be held accountable if your wife has a go at you as you just bought an amazing lens!!

I added it to my Flickr account if you want to take a closer look: flic.kr/p/2od1AJy

Hi, is the Nikon DF worth it in your opinion? Seems very expensive to me...

@@user-zv6qu4ks1p Thank you! I took a look at the prices and that certainly was a bit out of my appetite considering it is a far-from-perfect dated camera body. Your comments made me more convinced that the DF is a beautiful dream, but perhaps should stay a dream!

@@frederikboving Df has that old conventional steel body feel, that's what is attracting everyone to the Df. But, believe me, D700 is cheaper & better in all other departments !

@@thatspiritualhumane Thank you TPM, I am fascinated by the Df, but not the price tag! So thank you for giving me some comfort that the D700 is all I need :-D

I guess the importance of video is deep into personal preference, so it varies from individual to individual. Thanks for your post 🙏🏻

I share your views about the pics popping I tried shooting in jpeg and it seems I can’t edit the raw pics as good as Nikon. The jpegs pop a lot more. So I am about to start shooting raw and jpeg simultaneously.

Hi Felix, thank you for your feedback! Yes, 12MP is sufficient for many uses if we are not talking billboards or the like. One thing I will give the D700 is that after I have uploaded pictures to Instragram shot with the D700 (and the 50mm 1.2), I have received more positive feedback regarding the colors than what I normally do. Especially when shooting landscapes (JPG), it gives the pictures a painterly look that many seem to respond positive to. So it does do a really good job when it comes to color rendition.

Thanks for sharing! Yes, APS-C is great when you have lots of light. When...

I have seen the D700 perform extraordinarily when it comes to b&w images - here it produces images like no other camera 😊

@@frederikboving Hi Frederik, thanks for all your videos (long time to your channel). I have read a lot about the capabilities of the D700 producing B&W photos. Could you share with us with some examples or may be considering a new video about this special topic. I have a D4s and honestly with an AI-S 50 F1.2 it produce marvelous B&W pictures. Have a good day. JM

@@jean-michelbourdoux2780 I Jean, you can find my best D700 shots in this portfolio: www.flickr.com/gp/frederikboving/d4pSADK7X1 - there are also som B&W. Regarding a video, I do not have the D700 anymore, so it will be difficult. I am not shooting with the D4!

Hope you enjoy it!