D700 Preview

[chisiang]

not sure if anyone caught this article about D700, pic of D700 with 24-120mm VR out in the wild

Nikon D700 pic

bro, that photo is in this thread :bsmilie: even got scanned brochure :bsmilie:

 

[khaiseng]

paiseh, didn't follow this thread closely enough. out of office for the last few days, so limited access.

 

[ortega]

D700 and SB900

D700 and SB900

 

[XiaoWei]

-_-"" Photoshopped LOL

 

[Cheesecake]

Yes, D3 will be discontinued. But when, got no idea. right Cheesecake? :bsmilie:

D3 will be discontinued when a newer updated version is out.

always the practise from Nikon to replace older models n phase it out the minute a newer, more advance model is released. :sweatsm:

 

[lukesky]

can't really see SB900 in that pic..

 

[chngpe01]

D3 will be discontinued when a newer updated version is out.

always the practise from Nikon to replace older models n phase it out the minute a newer, more advance model is released.

:bigeyes::bigeyes::bigeyes::sweatsm::sweatsm:

 

[Cheesecake]

:bigeyes::bigeyes::bigeyes::sweatsm::sweatsm:

zai one. when dunno only. in the long run i m correct. hahahaha

 

[DeWei]

The specs (got it from a china website)



Price (body only) :US $ 2999(2999美&#20803

Sensor(感光原&#20214 :
• 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor
• FX format
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter
• 12.9 million total pixels
• 12.1 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio

Image processor(影像处理&#22120 :Nikon EXPEED

A/D conversion(数模转换&#22120 :14 bit

Image sizes(图片尺&#23544 :
(FX format)
• 4256 x 2832 [L; 12.1 MP]
• 3184 x 2120 [M; 6.8 MP]
• 2128 x 1416 [S; 3.0 MP]
(DX format)
• 2784 x 1848 [L; 5.1 MP]
• 2080 x 1384 [M; 2.9 MP]
• 1392 x 920 [S; 1.3 MP]]

File formats(文件格&#24335 :
• NEF (12-bit or 14-bit, compressed or lossless compressed RAW)
• NEF + JPEG
• TIFF
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21)

Lens mount(镜头接&#21475 :
• Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
• No field of view crop (full-frame)
• When using DX lenses / DX mode 1.5x FOV crop

Usable lenses(可使用镜头类&#22411 :
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
• DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36×24)/5:4 (30×24) image size
• AF NIKKOR other than type G or D: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
• Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

Auto Focus(自动对焦方&#24335 :
• 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
• Multi-CAM 3500FX
• AF working range: -1 to +19 EV
• Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode

Exposure modes(曝光模&#24335 :
• Program Auto [P] with flexible program
• Shutter-Priority Auto
• Aperture-Priority Auto [A]

Metering(测光模&#24335 :
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed)
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8, 15, or 20 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame
• Spot: Meters approx. 4 mm dia. circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

White balance(白平&#34913 :
• Auto (1005-pixel CCD, image sensor)
• Presets (seven) with fine tuning
• Manual presets (four)
• Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps)
• White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps)

Sensitivity(感光&#24230 :
• Auto (200 - 6400)
• Up to ISO 25600(expanded range)

Flash Sync Mode(闪光模&#24335 :
• Front-curtain Sync (normal)
• Red-Eye Reduction
• Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync
• Slow Sync
• Rear-curtain Sync

Languages(菜单语&#35328 :
• Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
• Dutch
• English
• Finnish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Swedish

Storage(存&#20648 :
• Compact Flash Type I or II
• UDMA, Microdrive and FAT32 supported

Power(电&#28304 :
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh)
• Included battery charger MH-18a
• Optional AC adapter EH-5a
• Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip

Vertical grip(外接手&#26564 :
• Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip
• One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries

 

[DeWei]

Basically it is a D3 in D300 outfit, oh ya it uses MB-D10 grip too. Good for those who are upgrading from D300.:thumbsup:

 

[Dardouk]

Sensor FX of D3 into a D300 with the viewfinder-like of the D300... Not so good. The viewfinder of D3 cost a D300, so it's ilogical too to make a D300 FX with a viewfinder of the D3, the final price of the "D700" will be very close of the D3...

 

[xtemujin]

Looks like everyone is pointing to this UK camera retailer.

Nikon will be announcing the new Nikon D700 on Monday 30th June!
Check back soon for details, images & specifications.​

http://www.digitaldepot.co.uk/Digital_SLR_Cameras-Nikon_Digital_SLR-Nikon_D700/c1_27_1350/index.html

 

[Spectrum]

D3 will be discontinued when a newer updated version is out.

always the practise from Nikon to replace older models n phase it out the minute a newer, more advance model is released. :sweatsm:

This is the mentality way Japanese work. If you work in a Japanese company, you'll know what I mean.
They will keep on improving upon the previous model/work whenever they achieved what they have done. And will make it even better in this case.
Therefore, take a look at almost all the DSLR market. Majority of them are Japanese products right? Their working mentality is marvelous too. No match at all.:sweat:

 

[Cheesecake]

This is the mentality way Japanese work. If you work in a Japanese company, you'll know what I mean.
They will keep on improving upon the previous model/work whenever they achieved what they have done. And will make it even better in this case.
Therefore, take a look at almost all the DSLR market. Majority of them are Japanese products right? Their working mentality is marvelous too. No match at all.:sweat:

:thumbsup::thumbsup: NIKON HOH YEH!!

 

[ortega]

next week is tomorrow!!!

 

[chanjyj]

To be rather frank (and OT abit), I'd rather they come up with an AF-S 70-200mm VR II Nano Coat rather than a new body. I think the D300 and D3 fill up the DX and FX segment very well and there is no need for another body.

I've never bought the AF-S 70-200mm VR I and stuck with my AFD 80-200mm due to the fact that the vibration reduction wasn't as fantastic as I had hoped. If only they have the vibration reduction capability of the 18-200 I'd snatch it in a jiffy.

 

[CT 3833]

To be rather frank (and OT abit), I'd rather they come up with an AF-S 70-200mm VR II Nano Coat rather than a new body. I think the D300 and D3 fill up the DX and FX segment very well and there is no need for another body.

I've never bought the AF-S 70-200mm VR I and stuck with my AFD 80-200mm due to the fact that the vibration reduction wasn't as fantastic as I had hoped. If only they have the vibration reduction capability of the 18-200 I'd snatch it in a jiffy.

Chanjyj,
unlike file camera days, DSLR has become just another electronic commodities, and in this competitive market place, product innovation, speed to market with competitive pricing is the key winning factor, Nikon is just like any other DSLR manufacturers, have no choice but continue to push out new consumer grade model asap. If they dont, Canon and many other would. Whereas lens is a far more matured technology product, they the manufacturers know, their existing customer will not likely to jump ship just because their competitions launch a new lens. Another consideration, the DSLR body sales voume is far more higher than that of the lens, no manufacturers can ignore the DSLR body market.

So in summary, we can continue to see new DSLR to be launched very quickly, but unlikely the lens.

 

[chanjyj]

Chanjyj,
unlike file camera days, DSLR has become just another electronic commodities, and in this competitive market place, product innovation, speed to market with competitive pricing is the key winning factor, Nikon is just like any other DSLR manufacturers, have no choice but continue to push out new consumer grade model asap. If they dont, Canon and many other would. Whereas lens is a far more matured technology product, they the manufacturers know, their existing customer will not likely to jump ship just because their competitions launch a new lens. Another consideration, the DSLR body sales voume is far more higher than that of the lens, no manufacturers can ignore the DSLR body market.

So in summary, we can continue to see new DSLR to be launched very quickly, but unlikely the lens.

One thing that makes me wonder though - who is the target market? Seems like there is no market for the D700 at all! at this price, I think most sensible people will either go for the D3, or the D300. Not something inbetween.

Unless of course, you tell me that the D3 is going to go out of production as soon as the D700 comes out together with the D3x :think:

 

[CT 3833]

One thing that makes me wonder though - who is the target market? Seems like there is no market for the D700 at all! at this price, I think most sensible people will either go for the D3, or the D300. Not something inbetween.

Unless of course, you tell me that the D3 is going to go out of production as soon as the D700 comes out together with the D3x :think:

D3 - FF position for pro
D300 - DX for pro/amateur

Nikon still have a missing product for serious amateurs segment who want a FF but not at the price of D3. Canon has a 5D FF at this segment for the longest time and is likely to launch a replacement model soon. In the short product life cycle today, Nikon is considerably light year behind and is losing too much market share in this aspect. And it is likely that nikon will push D3 up the value chain by giving it a higher MP sensor with even more feature............my opinion.....

the rest are ...if.... one can afford to wait till canon launch their 5D replacement,.....D700 price will drop.....if only there is a D700 and there is a new 5D....just wait and see....if...... and frankly, Nikon and Canon wont dare to wait because they know Sony and Olympus etc wont wait......and consumer wont wait.... :bsmilie:
just look at the crowded handphone and compact cam market, who is talking about product positioning and rationalisation? I am sure, the manufacturers themselve are also confused....:bsmilie::bsmilie::bsmilie:

 

[chanjyj]

D3 - FF position for pro
D300 - DX for pro/amateur

Nikon still have a missing product for serious amateurs segment who want a FF but not at the price of D3. Canon has a 5D FF at this segment for the longest time and is likely to launch a replacement model soon. In the short product life cycle today, Nikon is considerably light year behind and is losing too much market share in this aspect. And it is likely that nikon will push D3 up the value chain by giving it a higher MP sensor with even more feature............my opinion.....

the rest are ...if.... one can afford to wait till canon launch their 5D replacement,.....D700 price will drop.....if only there is a D700 and there is a new 5D....just wait and see....if...... and frankly, Nikon and Canon wont dare to wait because they know Sony and Olympus etc wont wait......and consumer wont wait.... :bsmilie:
just look at the crowded handphone and compact cam market, who is talking about product positioning and rationalisation? I am sure, the manufacturers themselve are also confused....:bsmilie:

And that is one reason I always wait 2 years to get my free hp when renewing contract :lovegrin:

5D is justified for Canon, I believe. Looking at their price difference between the 40D and their (I don't know where to place their 1.3x crop 1dMKIII) 1dsMKIII... :sweat:
So yes, a 5D is justified.


But the price difference between a D300 and a D3? :dunno: