I feel your back pain! I just recently picked up a Walkstool. The ability to sit for a minute or two when and wherever I am is an absolute gift and has greatly improved my walks, during amd after.
thanks for commenting Steve and I hope you are well. Yes I have a walker with a built in seat. I've not used it much lately but will be dusting it down shortly as I'm really starting to struggle these days.
The D700 is a legendary camera for a reason. Colors, saturation, overall images have a distinct look. Feels great in the hands. I’ve been using a Nikon D3 lately with the D700 and loving them both. The D3 is the D700’s big brother producing a very similar look to the images. The Nikon D300 is the DX little sister to those two full frame cameras with, again a similar over all image quality look. The tree cameras complement each other very well.
Well said. We are painting pictures with these things, and my D300 that I bought new years ago gives me great lens options (crop sensor), while my D700s are the full frame producers. When I need to shoot super fast/sports/high res, it is the new Z9. What a lovely set of paint brushes with which to create our art.
Loved the intro! Yes I wish I could pack a FF outfit around with me but sadly I too just had to lighten the load as it were. My last Nikon was a D90 and then I switched to the Fujifilm system which I still admire a great deal (the analogue feel is just wonderful). As you know Nick I have gone MFT with the Olympus (OM Systems as they are now) cameras and so far I am very happy indeed.
yep I know that weight feeling too. I can't carry it far and only go with the one (macro) lens now. I think this autumn will be my last hurrah with my medium format kit too Alan. I think I'll go down the Fuji APSC route as my stills and video kit and put some £ in the bank!!
Hahaha Nick, that was my 2010 trip to China camera and a 24-70 f2.8, talk about big heavy traveling gear. But the images I took were just amazing. I'm waiting for an old used x-pro2 this week, I'm also getting ready to ditch big an heavy gear and waiting for Fuji next aps-c X-T5 or x-pro4 with their newer sensor X-trans CMOS 5 stacked and backside-illuminated. Have fun Nick with D700.
X-Pro 2 - nice one Bernard. I think you'll love it :-) I'm also preparing to downsize probably after an autumn with my GFX. I've started to get interested by an X-H2S for video and an X-T5 or higher res X-H2 for stills.
Thank you for making this video. I can’t wait to buy this D700. I just picked up the canon 5D mark 2 and one of my friends told me about this D700 so I can’t wait to pick this up now
I'm currently shooting with both 5Dii and D700. The 5Dii pictures need much more adjustments in the editing process to show the quality they have while the D700 pictures rarely need any touch, only minimal touches and Boom! gorgeous photos they are. The 5Dii photos have truer color reproduction while the D700 color is more "poetic" :)) Of course, the lenses used have HUGE impact on both cameras.
Snap! I too have just bought a D700 and it's now 2023. I agree, its sensor does have a unique look. Pixel integrity and monochromatic grain contribute to that look. Sharpness is quite low down on how I measure a lens so, like yourself, I am pairing my D700 with pre/ai/ais lens to document my artistic practice. Canon is used for my commercial work, their pixels appear more 'buttery' to me so more suited to food and portraits. On the Nikon/Nykon pronounciation. If you wish to say it as the Japanese say it then it's Nikon (it is a Japanese word after all). If you wish to say it via America then it's Nykon, made famous by Paul Simon's song Kodachrome. In the UK media they seem to say Japanese words via America, so much is mispronounced, such as Eizo, (Naomi) Osaka, Karaoke, and all those popular Japanese foods you can think of. Anyway time to think and visualise with my new D700.
thanks for the lovely comment - much appreciated :-) Nykon, Neekon, Nickon - I've tried them all!! That way I can upset no-one and everyone at the same time!!
Very good choice. I went a somewhat different way. Bought a D200 to get something a bit lighter but then supplemented that with a 17-55 f2.8. Marvellous results also on D700 but again very heavy again....
I had a discussion (on video) of a camera that I still miss today and regret probably selling - well I didn't actually sell it I swapped it for a Panasonic G9 . That was the Canon 5D3. I killed one back in 2013 and still have it on my shelf and reached over to show the person I was chatting to and immediately realised that I still loved it. Its a chunk of a camera but I honestly believe in the period I owned it I took some of my best images. Talking of MFT the Panny G9 is a great camera but not greaty in low light so wanted the FF system back in my life because of it - but I don't really shoot low light stuff these days so I ask myself was that really the right move? The G9 is not a small camera but the benefits come with the leneses.. but it delivers. Nice selections Nick and a mate of mine has the D700 and still shoots regular with it. atb Al PS 3 times a Lady - I bought three 7" copies of that track when it came out...lol.
3 copies? you old smoothie Al!! When I bought my first D700 I had a good look at the 5D (I think it was a used mark 2 back then) but didn't fancy changing lenses as I had a fair selection of Nikkor glass. but there is something about these old cameras isn't there? The D700, obviously, the D90 and my Fuji X-E1 all have their own special "look" that modern cameras seem to lack.
Hello Nick, as always it’s good to see you and Dexter (the producer/director of the show). Congratulations on getting a new/old toy, I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it, I can see it in your face. You know that I’m not very fond of “old things”, at 99 she still comes over and drinks my wine. You mentioned about the possibility of getting an X-T5 (when and if it’s released), what would make you upgrade to it from the X-T4? Before you answer that, let me tell you that I’m very happy with the X-T4, especially now that I got the XF33 f/1.4, which I believe that it’s better than my f/2 primes and my two zooms. The only reason I would upgrade to the X-T5 would be focus accuracy, an improved focusing speed would be nice (but not a must), I don’t usually shoot very fast moving “things”, but focus accuracy definitely needs to be improved, I’m constantly having to switch to manual focus. As usual, my comment went too long, be well, stay safe and I hope that it stops raining so that you can go out and “play” with the new toy.
thanks Enrique :-) don't worry about Dexter - he's well rewarded for his efforts! an X-T5? Well, in the wake of Alan's latest video, I would still like a few more MP for my landscape work - just to bring out that last bit of detail and aid with cropping. So if there is a MP bump to 40 or so I'll get one - otherwise I'll stick with my X-T4, get the 50-140 and 70-300 to go with my existing lenses (10-24, 16 and 35) and be done :-)
@@duringthemeanwhilst I’m just curious Nick, if you get the XF70-300 why get the XF50-140, is it for better image quality, is it the constant f/2.8 aperture or for its built quality?
@@Enrique-the-photographer I'd like the f2.8 really. An alternative would be the 56 f1.2 and 70-300. I do like having a portrait lens - well, a lens capable of portraiture :-)
Oh what fun: Just saw your post (we are now in 2023). I bought a used D700 (first DSLR, technically), but used it for less than 4 weeks when my pre-ordered D850 arrived. Yes, I was one of those - ordering a camera I'd never laid hands on - nor understood - because I was lured by "for the hybrid shooter" meaning sports/portraits/landscape and it had 4K video. No, I didn't understand a thing about backside illuminated sensors, pixel pitch, phase detection, megapixels (isn't more better?), one card slot vs two, LCDs, flippy screens or the like. To be honest, I shot the D850 almost exclusively for several years - but then took a new look at (and appreciation for) the D700. I read the manual 4 years after owning it. I had no idea it had 3D tracking with 52 autofocus points (I had never used it for that). I now realized the pixel pitch was nearly double the D850 - 8.4 vs. 4.2 microns, and a host of other things - like one of the things that separates it from other Nikon cameras (other than the D3) was the monochromatic noise - giving it a more "filmish" grain. By the time Nikon mirrorless arrived, in earnest, I knew what I was looking for. I had a list of 25 features I wanted before I'd jump on a Nikon mirrorless. The Z9 answered almost all of those (if you're wondering, I shoot mostly sports, action, wildlife). Still, I take the D700 out once a week and force myself to shoot with it - not caring about its weight, the one Compact Flash card slot, the low resolution LCD, the lack of touch screen, the loud and somewhat violent shutter slap or ...wait for it...the 12 megapixel resolution. There are some Canon cameras that just have "a look" to their images. Nikon's line-up can say the same thing. Whether it's the color science of the D700 - which was unique - or the monochromatic noise - or something else - it really doesn't matter. It's all there for those that appreciate it. Like the 200mm f/2 - it's big, bulky, and once cost a small kidney - but it's still there for us to enjoy, and for anyone that has seen an image generated with either, you know what I'm talking about.
nice one 🙂 can't argue with any of that - mainly because I've no idea what half the technical stuff means (ha!!) - but on the "look" - well, that's all that matters 🙂
@@duringthemeanwhilst Right on! Listen, I'm a beginner - who is now dangerous - because I actually know a little bit - but that said, it has helped me understand why certain things are the way they are. Example: Rather than just say, the noise of the D700 is more "filmic", I can tell you that's because it is more monochromatic - where the D850 noise is not. After shooting the 200mm f/2 - I realized what most people already have said in print and on CZcams: It's a unique lens - for bokeh, for sharpness, for weight, and price point, just to name a few. But I now believe what makes the 200mm f/2 so unique is this plus the fact that it tends to render images that look more "real" because of the potential for "dimensionality" shot wide open. Yes, you get subject separation from a smooth background, but you also can get more "3D Pop" and optical illusion of at least 2 dimensions with rounded structures that make it feel like the image is more alive. I can't get that with a 70-200mm f/2.8, a 180mm f/2.8, or the 105mm f/1.4. When you see it repeatedly (easier to focus on the mirrorless Z9 and faster as well) - it is clear why this lens was different. Point is, even if you don't appreciate why, you still can love the IQ and appreciate the end result. It's just nice to understand a bit more so you can communicate it and talk about it with people that know less, or more! Thanks for your comment.
I just grabbed one of these near mint with a shutter count of 9777 for £300 from Japan so will be somewhere between £360 -£400 once customs have got their hand on it but it was better condition than any mpb have had for the last few days. I got a D800 from MPB a month ago too. I sold a Panasonic S1 to go back to DSLR.
nice 🙂 you've got to be lucky with any used dealer as quality of stock will always vary. on the Japanese market though, there is just so much choice. I bought a Fujica 6 a couple of years back and got lucky with no import duties to pay. Fingers crossed!!
@@duringthemeanwhilst yea I’ve had the old skipped import duty a few times, in fact more often than not from SE Asia whereas it always seems to get nailed coming from USA to UK. I got it from an ebay seller with a lot of and 100% positive feedback. It looked mint in all the pics too, like almost brand new. I couldn’t believe it when he told me the shutter count (it was t in the listing I had to message him)as its really hard to find ones that haven’t been hammered! Also his comms were all very fast replies which instills confidence. I have paypal protection anyway which always sides with the buyer…
@@duringthemeanwhilst I ended up having to pay about £70 import duty and VAT. So with shipping it was more or less £400 but was as mint as the pictures showed! I then sold it for exactly that after a few weeks and have now purchased a D300s as a second body as decided wanted a DX sensor as second body. I did like the D700 though. I paid £149 for the D300s with a 25k shutter count and in superb condition. I shot a whole European Elton John tour in 2009 with a D200 and still occasionally have those images licensed to this day for print publication. So if the D200 images are still good enough in 2022 then the D300S will definitely be!
I have a micro four-thirds camera using vintage lenses and can take some decent dreamy bokeh shots but that full frame Canon D700 I gotta try. The vintage lens on that sensor must look really nice.
yes I enjoy using adapted lenses on my Fuji X-mount cameras. Can get so great results. I also used an ancient (well 1970s!) Nikkor 24mm f2.8 on my Nikon D700 for a while back in 2013/14. It was my go-to landscape set-up and created some really lovely images.
Dammm... So glad to discover I am not the only camera/lens junky! Watching this video made me go find my D700! Now. I am downloading presets from Nikon Picture Control Editor setting to upload! If I could only find my old card reader!
i'm so glad to be responsible for you getting your d700 out again 🙂 i'm sure the CF card reader will show up. if not they're not too expensive these days
I've had AF Nikkor 35-70mm f2,8 (NOT the D version) back in the day. If used on the autofocus camera it's a great tool, not so much manualy course the focussing ring is beyond flimsy. Optically however a great performer. If you can snag it for cheap, go for it.
yep these older Nikkor lenses can be a real surprise package. I had a 1970s 24mm and the results, while not even remotely sharp, just had a "look" that I just loved. Wish I'd kept it - but I sold it to Grass of Westminster for a silly sum of money!
@@33antonius I have to admit I do like both still rock the images today but if I could only take one it would be my D700 if I want to turn into a D3 I just screw on the MB -D10 best of both worlds and I can still get 8fps out of it as well with the D3 batteries
thanks Pierre I used to swim a lot but I can't bare the strain any more. My back was broken by a blood cancer weakening it. Not a lot I can do any more unfortunately - and I've tried everything.
Sounds like you have suffered a lot , I am not a chi master but , think it’s good to “circulate “ one’s energy and keep it “topped up” , love your channel , good luck with everything.Peace Pierre.
My favorite camera for feel and features has been my D300, the little brother to the D700. I don't feel compelled to use it much because the output quality is so much less than my newer Fuijs, D600 or Z6.
interesting comment as it conflicts with one made below which stated they didn't like their Z6!!.. Just goes to show everyone has a different feel and need in their camera kit :-) my sister had a D300S - lovely, lovely camera.
I currently have the D600, and I'm looking to get a good lens for it. I started with a D200 which I love, but it is starting to show its age. I also have a Canon T2i, but I'm turning all of that into a lens for the D600.
@@elboogie2324 A lens I partnered with my D700 (and therefore would also be a good partner for the D600) was the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 (mark 1). It was a stunner of a lens - really sharp and some said actually better than the Nikon f2.8 equivalent. They are also reasonably cheap these days too.
I use it professionally I adore it I have the D610 y take both to location and I still find myself using the D700 it is a no brainer ! I love this series I’m interested on a Sony nex 6 but I don’t know if it’s a good investment!
thanks for the comment. yes it is a special camera with its own distinctive look I find. I have no knowledge of or experience with Sony gear so couldn't possibly comment on their cameras sorry.
I used a Sony Nex 6 as my first interchangeable lens camera, it's one of the few small mirrorless cameras that have a truly good build quality and since it's early Sony mirrorless the images take on a softer, more filmic look than newer Sony sensors do and is an amazing street photography camera too since it's small. It's got enough buttons and a fairly large grip for it's size and class and is very capable and often overlooked so you'll find a good deal
I must admit, I've been tempted to go Full Frame for a little while, but I absolutely adore my D90 and I'd be in the same situation as you.. I'd have to part with it to finance going Full Frame. I'm not sure it's worth it it my case.
I loved my D90 and sold it to go to the D7100. I appreciated the extra resolution but missed the D90 dearly. I’ve since gone to the D700, I don’t think I’ll be going back. Highly recommend
@@scott-wright yes there was something about the D90 that made it a bit special. The sensor was lovely and the Argos were spot on :-) The D700 though - a whole new level IMHO
Hi there Lou. While this D700 is new to me, it's the third one I've owned :-) My landscape future lies with Fujifilm now, and when I do sell my medium format kit, I'll probably just stick with my X-T4 for everything (unless the new X-T5 looks amazing that is!!).
@@captciguatera Good for you! Enjoy it. The 700 is a great camera, unfortunately for those of us a bit older with arthritic hands and backs, the big dslr’s are rough! That’s why I had to go smaller with the Z62. But the 700 sensor is very special.
I bought a d700 and a tokina 100mm f2.8 macro both in for under £500 in 2023. The images have a look that's hard to recreate. I'm trying hard to come up with a better camera and lens pairing for that price, and can't think of anything close.
that's a lovely set up Sam. I've heard nothing but good things about the Tokina lens. Now whether it's as good as the Nikkor 105mm is another question ;-)
I think you may need to be explaining to my wife shortly. I've been thinking of giving full-frame a go (currently have a D5600 and D500) and was looking at a D700, so off to CZcams I head to see what other have to say. What should I find but an (almost) local boy (Port Talbot/Neath accent if I'm not mistaken?) with a liking for woodlands and a love of the D700.
a bit further west Andrew :-) East side of Swansea right on the border with Neath. You won't go far wrong with a D700. Just be careful and buy from MPB or similar as there are a lot of bad ones out there with ridiculous shutter counts. But find a good one and you'll have a great camera for many years :-) Re the wife, just explain the man maths - £300 or so for a camera that cost over £2000 new and will last at least 10 years and will likely be worth the same or more after that, so an absolute bargain. Easy mate!!!
@@duringthemeanwhilst Not a bad guess (for a valleys boy). Thanks for the tip, I've bought a few lenses from MPB, excellent service. I did find a 700 on Facebook Marketplace (only in the Rhondda, so could have a good play before purchase).
@@adjenkinsuk nice one mate - good that you can give it a good look over it. check the shutter count isn't stratospheric though. my late mother's family is from Rhondda - a place called Pontygwaith near Ynyshir. You probably know it better than I would - I've not visited there in years as they're all long gone now sadly.
Great to hear that the d800 is so good. I have one too and also love it.The only thing that I just cannot get it to do is the beep when it focuses. Believe me I have tried all the settings given by the book.The keeper must be defective, I guess. Anybody else had this issue ? Thanks.
yes it is a special camera. to turn ther "beep" on or off, go into the custom setting menu, then choose menu d (shooting/display) and the beep should be there at option d1. you can choose high, low or off.
well you should get marginally better low-lght performance due to the lower pixel density, but then the image processor is older in the 700. I'm not a low-light high ISO shooter. maybe someone else will see this who van answer better than I can.
@@duringthemeanwhilst Z6 need perfect light to work however D700 in natural light is perfect, D700 files seem more sharper than Z6 looks like AA Filter ruining clarity moreover the Colors SOOC is so wonderful in D700 which requires less editing in post.
Hi William Great choice on the D700 - you will love it 🙂 on the lens front, anything with a Nikon F Mount will fit. The choice is limitless with lenses from Nikon and various other 3rd parties like Tamron and Sigma. When I had my first D700, I teamed it with a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 lens. something like one of these: www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-nikon-fit If you're just getting into photography a standard zoom is a good choice until you kind of know what direction you want to go in and then get a more specialist lens for that genre. Another good first prime (so not a zoom) lens is a Nikon 50mm f1.8. www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/nikon-af-nikkor-50mm-f-1-8/sku-1587876 Just make sure you get a NIKON F MOUNT. Do not buy any of their newer Z mount mirrorless lenses - they will not work on a D700. good luck and if you've any more questions don't be afraid to ask here :-)
You cannot compare the Nikon d700 with any device, the colors are clearly superior, the d700 is a masterpiece of photography, there is no such device ever made. The colors are absolutely fantastic on the Nikon d700, there is no comparison with other cameras, I've tried them all, sony, panasonic, canon, Nikon d750, d810, d 850, z 6, absolutely all, the Nikon d700 has direct and real colors , there is no longer such a camera, I'm only talking about JpGs. They are all toys compared to the Nikon D700, the difference is huge!
Hahahaha. What are you like? I hope you're not having a mid life crisis as I'm only 2 years younger than you and I can't afford one. LOL!!!!!!! By the way, and I hope this isn't famous last words, but, we may be back to full student capacity come September which means a wage for meeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! It's gonna have to be the D7000 mate, as I have plenty of SD cards, but it might have to be the 7100 as the 10-20mm Nikkor wont run on the 7000. We'll see. Nice camera by the way ;-)
h ha!! I've been having one of those for 40 years then!!! good luck on the work front. and a D7100 would be a great buy. Have a look at Henry Turner on YT - he shoots with a Z7 now, but did loads of great landscapes with a D7100.
@@duringthemeanwhilst Oh I know about our Henry, been following him for a while now. Don't let on, but I actually preferred the images with the 7100 than the Z7. Anyway, we'll see how we get on this September.
You describe a “look” then show an image that looks as if its been retouched (nicely might I add), then claim that no other camera has captured that “look”…But hang on a sec…. Didn’t mother nature and maybe lightroom create that “look” you showed us in the example?….🤔
Thanks for commenting. I can confirm that in any video wheee I’m talking about a camera or lens, then all images are straight out of camera with only cropping applied if necessary or small distractions cloned out. Of course they’re then converted to jpeg for publication which could introduce some shifts. But the images in this video are 100% unprocessed.
@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse oh yes - Mother Nature. I've just got back from an hour out in it, and it never ceases to amaze me how wildlife adapts. Luckily around me there are large patches of land that the farmer or owner has allowed to go to wild meadow, and it's hard to keep up with the species we see. There are a couple of videos on my channel where I've filmed my nature walks which you might enjoy :-)
There is something about D700 that gets you back to it always.
100%
I feel your back pain! I just recently picked up a Walkstool. The ability to sit for a minute or two when and wherever I am is an absolute gift and has greatly improved my walks, during amd after.
thanks for commenting Steve and I hope you are well. Yes I have a walker with a built in seat. I've not used it much lately but will be dusting it down shortly as I'm really starting to struggle these days.
The D700 is a legendary camera for a reason. Colors, saturation, overall images have a distinct look. Feels great in the hands. I’ve been using a Nikon D3 lately with the D700 and loving them both. The D3 is the D700’s big brother producing a very similar look to the images. The Nikon D300 is the DX little sister to those two full frame cameras with, again a similar over all image quality look. The tree cameras complement each other very well.
Well said. We are painting pictures with these things, and my D300 that I bought new years ago gives me great lens options (crop sensor), while my D700s are the full frame producers. When I need to shoot super fast/sports/high res, it is the new Z9. What a lovely set of paint brushes with which to create our art.
Loved the intro! Yes I wish I could pack a FF outfit around with me but sadly I too just had to lighten the load as it were. My last Nikon was a D90 and then I switched to the Fujifilm system which I still admire a great deal (the analogue feel is just wonderful). As you know Nick I have gone MFT with the Olympus (OM Systems as they are now) cameras and so far I am very happy indeed.
yep I know that weight feeling too. I can't carry it far and only go with the one (macro) lens now. I think this autumn will be my last hurrah with my medium format kit too Alan. I think I'll go down the Fuji APSC route as my stills and video kit and put some £ in the bank!!
Hahaha Nick, that was my 2010 trip to China camera and a 24-70 f2.8, talk about big heavy traveling gear. But the images I took were just amazing. I'm waiting for an old used x-pro2 this week, I'm also getting ready to ditch big an heavy gear and waiting for Fuji next aps-c X-T5 or x-pro4 with their newer sensor X-trans CMOS 5 stacked and backside-illuminated. Have fun Nick with D700.
X-Pro 2 - nice one Bernard. I think you'll love it :-)
I'm also preparing to downsize probably after an autumn with my GFX. I've started to get interested by an X-H2S for video and an X-T5 or higher res X-H2 for stills.
Thank you for making this video. I can’t wait to buy this D700. I just picked up the canon 5D mark 2 and one of my friends told me about this D700 so I can’t wait to pick this up now
thank you for your comment :-)
you won't be disappointed with your D700
Go for the 5D mark 1. Much better images then the mark 2. It’s a magic camera
I'm currently shooting with both 5Dii and D700. The 5Dii pictures need much more adjustments in the editing process to show the quality they have while the D700 pictures rarely need any touch, only minimal touches and Boom! gorgeous photos they are.
The 5Dii photos have truer color reproduction while the D700 color is more "poetic" :))
Of course, the lenses used have HUGE impact on both cameras.
This last year I've acquired Nikon D3 and D700 bodies to supplement my D300 bodies. I love that generation of Nikon cameras.
they are special aren't they
Snap! I too have just bought a D700 and it's now 2023. I agree, its sensor does have a unique look. Pixel integrity and monochromatic grain contribute to that look. Sharpness is quite low down on how I measure a lens so, like yourself, I am pairing my D700 with pre/ai/ais lens to document my artistic practice. Canon is used for my commercial work, their pixels appear more 'buttery' to me so more suited to food and portraits. On the Nikon/Nykon pronounciation. If you wish to say it as the Japanese say it then it's Nikon (it is a Japanese word after all). If you wish to say it via America then it's Nykon, made famous by Paul Simon's song Kodachrome. In the UK media they seem to say Japanese words via America, so much is mispronounced, such as Eizo, (Naomi) Osaka, Karaoke, and all those popular Japanese foods you can think of. Anyway time to think and visualise with my new D700.
thanks for the lovely comment - much appreciated :-)
Nykon, Neekon, Nickon - I've tried them all!! That way I can upset no-one and everyone at the same time!!
Great video, Boss!!!!
thanks Phil - glad you enjoyed :-)
I love my D700. When I see a deal on one in good shape, and low shutter count I buy it. Beautiful images from the D700.
Good choice Neil!
ahhh! It's you who is watching those D700s when I am just about to pull the trigger :-)
Very good choice. I went a somewhat different way. Bought a D200 to get something a bit lighter but then supplemented that with a 17-55 f2.8. Marvellous results also on D700 but again very heavy again....
yes I can imagine that was quite a heavy lens, but a quality one at that :-)
I had a discussion (on video) of a camera that I still miss today and regret probably selling - well I didn't actually sell it I swapped it for a Panasonic G9 . That was the Canon 5D3. I killed one back in 2013 and still have it on my shelf and reached over to show the person I was chatting to and immediately realised that I still loved it. Its a chunk of a camera but I honestly believe in the period I owned it I took some of my best images. Talking of MFT the Panny G9 is a great camera but not greaty in low light so wanted the FF system back in my life because of it - but I don't really shoot low light stuff these days so I ask myself was that really the right move? The G9 is not a small camera but the benefits come with the leneses.. but it delivers. Nice selections Nick and a mate of mine has the D700 and still shoots regular with it. atb Al PS 3 times a Lady - I bought three 7" copies of that track when it came out...lol.
3 copies? you old smoothie Al!!
When I bought my first D700 I had a good look at the 5D (I think it was a used mark 2 back then) but didn't fancy changing lenses as I had a fair selection of Nikkor glass.
but there is something about these old cameras isn't there?
The D700, obviously, the D90 and my Fuji X-E1 all have their own special "look" that modern cameras seem to lack.
Three times...you must love the D700! I don't own one but the D3 for 13 years until I bought the Z9 last year.
oh I do. 🙂
that and my Fujifilm X-E1 and T2
Hello Nick, as always it’s good to see you and Dexter (the producer/director of the show). Congratulations on getting a new/old toy, I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it, I can see it in your face. You know that I’m not very fond of “old things”, at 99 she still comes over and drinks my wine. You mentioned about the possibility of getting an X-T5 (when and if it’s released), what would make you upgrade to it from the X-T4? Before you answer that, let me tell you that I’m very happy with the X-T4, especially now that I got the XF33 f/1.4, which I believe that it’s better than my f/2 primes and my two zooms. The only reason I would upgrade to the X-T5 would be focus accuracy, an improved focusing speed would be nice (but not a must), I don’t usually shoot very fast moving “things”, but focus accuracy definitely needs to be improved, I’m constantly having to switch to manual focus. As usual, my comment went too long, be well, stay safe and I hope that it stops raining so that you can go out and “play” with the new toy.
thanks Enrique :-)
don't worry about Dexter - he's well rewarded for his efforts!
an X-T5? Well, in the wake of Alan's latest video, I would still like a few more MP for my landscape work - just to bring out that last bit of detail and aid with cropping. So if there is a MP bump to 40 or so I'll get one - otherwise I'll stick with my X-T4, get the 50-140 and 70-300 to go with my existing lenses (10-24, 16 and 35) and be done :-)
@@duringthemeanwhilst I’m just curious Nick, if you get the XF70-300 why get the XF50-140, is it for better image quality, is it the constant f/2.8 aperture or for its built quality?
@@Enrique-the-photographer I'd like the f2.8 really. An alternative would be the 56 f1.2 and 70-300. I do like having a portrait lens - well, a lens capable of portraiture :-)
@@duringthemeanwhilst Got it.
i very much welcome seeing any D700 + 105/2.8 portraits you might make. thumbs up.
well I'm not much of a portrait photographer, but if I ever manage to take a good one I'll post it on my IG :-)
Oh what fun: Just saw your post (we are now in 2023). I bought a used D700 (first DSLR, technically), but used it for less than 4 weeks when my pre-ordered D850 arrived. Yes, I was one of those - ordering a camera I'd never laid hands on - nor understood - because I was lured by "for the hybrid shooter" meaning sports/portraits/landscape and it had 4K video. No, I didn't understand a thing about backside illuminated sensors, pixel pitch, phase detection, megapixels (isn't more better?), one card slot vs two, LCDs, flippy screens or the like. To be honest, I shot the D850 almost exclusively for several years - but then took a new look at (and appreciation for) the D700. I read the manual 4 years after owning it. I had no idea it had 3D tracking with 52 autofocus points (I had never used it for that). I now realized the pixel pitch was nearly double the D850 - 8.4 vs. 4.2 microns, and a host of other things - like one of the things that separates it from other Nikon cameras (other than the D3) was the monochromatic noise - giving it a more "filmish" grain. By the time Nikon mirrorless arrived, in earnest, I knew what I was looking for. I had a list of 25 features I wanted before I'd jump on a Nikon mirrorless. The Z9 answered almost all of those (if you're wondering, I shoot mostly sports, action, wildlife). Still, I take the D700 out once a week and force myself to shoot with it - not caring about its weight, the one Compact Flash card slot, the low resolution LCD, the lack of touch screen, the loud and somewhat violent shutter slap or ...wait for it...the 12 megapixel resolution. There are some Canon cameras that just have "a look" to their images. Nikon's line-up can say the same thing. Whether it's the color science of the D700 - which was unique - or the monochromatic noise - or something else - it really doesn't matter. It's all there for those that appreciate it. Like the 200mm f/2 - it's big, bulky, and once cost a small kidney - but it's still there for us to enjoy, and for anyone that has seen an image generated with either, you know what I'm talking about.
nice one 🙂
can't argue with any of that - mainly because I've no idea what half the technical stuff means (ha!!) - but on the "look" - well, that's all that matters 🙂
@@duringthemeanwhilst Right on! Listen, I'm a beginner - who is now dangerous - because I actually know a little bit - but that said, it has helped me understand why certain things are the way they are. Example: Rather than just say, the noise of the D700 is more "filmic", I can tell you that's because it is more monochromatic - where the D850 noise is not. After shooting the 200mm f/2 - I realized what most people already have said in print and on CZcams: It's a unique lens - for bokeh, for sharpness, for weight, and price point, just to name a few. But I now believe what makes the 200mm f/2 so unique is this plus the fact that it tends to render images that look more "real" because of the potential for "dimensionality" shot wide open. Yes, you get subject separation from a smooth background, but you also can get more "3D Pop" and optical illusion of at least 2 dimensions with rounded structures that make it feel like the image is more alive. I can't get that with a 70-200mm f/2.8, a 180mm f/2.8, or the 105mm f/1.4. When you see it repeatedly (easier to focus on the mirrorless Z9 and faster as well) - it is clear why this lens was different. Point is, even if you don't appreciate why, you still can love the IQ and appreciate the end result. It's just nice to understand a bit more so you can communicate it and talk about it with people that know less, or more! Thanks for your comment.
@@dance2jam I've been doing this for over 40 years and I still only know a little bit!!
@@duringthemeanwhilst LOL. If I'm still alive in 40 years, I probably won't remember half of what you learned!
I just grabbed one of these near mint with a shutter count of 9777 for £300 from Japan so will be somewhere between £360 -£400 once customs have got their hand on it but it was better condition than any mpb have had for the last few days. I got a D800 from MPB a month ago too.
I sold a Panasonic S1 to go back to DSLR.
nice 🙂
you've got to be lucky with any used dealer as quality of stock will always vary. on the Japanese market though, there is just so much choice. I bought a Fujica 6 a couple of years back and got lucky with no import duties to pay. Fingers crossed!!
@@duringthemeanwhilst yea I’ve had the old skipped import duty a few times, in fact more often than not from SE Asia whereas it always seems to get nailed coming from USA to UK. I got it from an ebay seller with a lot of and 100% positive feedback. It looked mint in all the pics too, like almost brand new. I couldn’t believe it when he told me the shutter count (it was t in the listing I had to message him)as its really hard to find ones that haven’t been hammered! Also his comms were all very fast replies which instills confidence. I have paypal protection anyway which always sides with the buyer…
@@duringthemeanwhilst I ended up having to pay about £70 import duty and VAT. So with shipping it was more or less £400 but was as mint as the pictures showed! I then sold it for exactly that after a few weeks and have now purchased a D300s as a second body as decided wanted a DX sensor as second body. I did like the D700 though. I paid £149 for the D300s with a 25k shutter count and in superb condition. I shot a whole European Elton John tour in 2009 with a D200 and still occasionally have those images licensed to this day for print publication. So if the D200 images are still good enough in 2022 then the D300S will definitely be!
I have a micro four-thirds camera using vintage lenses and can take some decent dreamy bokeh shots but that full frame Canon D700 I gotta try. The vintage lens on that sensor must look really nice.
The low-light performance really appeals to me. I like the rugged chunky look. It can double as a weapon as well.
yes I enjoy using adapted lenses on my Fuji X-mount cameras. Can get so great results. I also used an ancient (well 1970s!) Nikkor 24mm f2.8 on my Nikon D700 for a while back in 2013/14. It was my go-to landscape set-up and created some really lovely images.
Dammm... So glad to discover I am not the only camera/lens junky! Watching this video made me go find my D700! Now. I am downloading presets from Nikon Picture Control Editor setting to upload! If I could only find my old card reader!
i'm so glad to be responsible for you getting your d700 out again 🙂
i'm sure the CF card reader will show up. if not they're not too expensive these days
I've had AF Nikkor 35-70mm f2,8 (NOT the D version) back in the day. If used on the autofocus camera it's a great tool, not so much manualy course the focussing ring is beyond flimsy. Optically however a great performer. If you can snag it for cheap, go for it.
yep these older Nikkor lenses can be a real surprise package. I had a 1970s 24mm and the results, while not even remotely sharp, just had a "look" that I just loved. Wish I'd kept it - but I sold it to Grass of Westminster for a silly sum of money!
@@duringthemeanwhilst Only once? Well, that regret you are talking about happened to me many, many times...
I bought a D700 about a year ago absolutely love there is something unique and special about the images it produces I use it more than my D3
agree 100%. the IQ is unique in my opinion
Yes but they share the same sensor. But D3 is too heavy with anything else than small primes. But shutter moves far better.
@@33antonius I have to admit I do like both still rock the images today but if I could only take one it would be my D700 if I want to turn into a D3 I just screw on the MB -D10 best of both worlds and I can still get 8fps out of it as well with the D3 batteries
@@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs Agreed!
Nice one , those flower shots look good , looking forward to the 24mm photos. Swimming and yoga might help you with your back.
thanks Pierre
I used to swim a lot but I can't bare the strain any more. My back was broken by a blood cancer weakening it. Not a lot I can do any more unfortunately - and I've tried everything.
Chi Gong ?
@@pierrebruwer4301 if that's similar to tai chi then yes, I tried it when I was learning to walk again. It helped up to a point.
Sounds like you have suffered a lot , I am not a chi master but , think it’s good to “circulate “ one’s energy and keep it “topped up” , love your channel , good luck with everything.Peace Pierre.
My favorite camera for feel and features has been my D300, the little brother to the D700. I don't feel compelled to use it much because the output quality is so much less than my newer Fuijs, D600 or Z6.
interesting comment as it conflicts with one made below which stated they didn't like their Z6!!.. Just goes to show everyone has a different feel and need in their camera kit :-)
my sister had a D300S - lovely, lovely camera.
I currently have the D600, and I'm looking to get a good lens for it. I started with a D200 which I love, but it is starting to show its age. I also have a Canon T2i, but I'm turning all of that into a lens for the D600.
@@elboogie2324 A lens I partnered with my D700 (and therefore would also be a good partner for the D600) was the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 (mark 1). It was a stunner of a lens - really sharp and some said actually better than the Nikon f2.8 equivalent. They are also reasonably cheap these days too.
Are you using it with the right lens?
I use it professionally I adore it I have the D610 y take both to location and I still find myself using the D700 it is a no brainer ! I love this series I’m interested on a Sony nex 6 but I don’t know if it’s a good investment!
thanks for the comment. yes it is a special camera with its own distinctive look I find. I have no knowledge of or experience with Sony gear so couldn't possibly comment on their cameras sorry.
I used a Sony Nex 6 as my first interchangeable lens camera, it's one of the few small mirrorless cameras that have a truly good build quality and since it's early Sony mirrorless the images take on a softer, more filmic look than newer Sony sensors do and is an amazing street photography camera too since it's small. It's got enough buttons and a fairly large grip for it's size and class and is very capable and often overlooked so you'll find a good deal
I bought a Canon 7d last year, and a 5diii last week in perfect condition, total $ for less than 1/2 of the R7. No regrets.
Very nice!
I must admit, I've been tempted to go Full Frame for a little while, but I absolutely adore my D90 and I'd be in the same situation as you.. I'd have to part with it to finance going Full Frame. I'm not sure it's worth it it my case.
The D700 does have a rather distinctive "look", but getting one over a camera you love and as capable as the D90, I'd say don't bother Ash.
I loved my D90 and sold it to go to the D7100. I appreciated the extra resolution but missed the D90 dearly. I’ve since gone to the D700, I don’t think I’ll be going back. Highly recommend
@@scott-wright yes there was something about the D90 that made it a bit special. The sensor was lovely and the Argos were spot on :-)
The D700 though - a whole new level IMHO
Enjoy the “new” toy! Have you seen the new Fuji XH2 and XH2s? You should rent/try the newer Nikon Z 6II or Z7…( the Z9 would be a very heavy overkill)
Hi there Lou.
While this D700 is new to me, it's the third one I've owned :-)
My landscape future lies with Fujifilm now, and when I do sell my medium format kit, I'll probably just stick with my X-T4 for everything (unless the new X-T5 looks amazing that is!!).
Lou, I just bought a D-700, love it!!
@@captciguatera Good for you! Enjoy it. The 700 is a great camera, unfortunately for those of us a bit older with arthritic hands and backs, the big dslr’s are rough! That’s why I had to go smaller with the Z62. But the 700 sensor is very special.
I bought a d700 and a tokina 100mm f2.8 macro both in for under £500 in 2023. The images have a look that's hard to recreate. I'm trying hard to come up with a better camera and lens pairing for that price, and can't think of anything close.
that's a lovely set up Sam. I've heard nothing but good things about the Tokina lens. Now whether it's as good as the Nikkor 105mm is another question ;-)
I think you may need to be explaining to my wife shortly. I've been thinking of giving full-frame a go (currently have a D5600 and D500) and was looking at a D700, so off to CZcams I head to see what other have to say. What should I find but an (almost) local boy (Port Talbot/Neath accent if I'm not mistaken?) with a liking for woodlands and a love of the D700.
a bit further west Andrew :-) East side of Swansea right on the border with Neath.
You won't go far wrong with a D700. Just be careful and buy from MPB or similar as there are a lot of bad ones out there with ridiculous shutter counts. But find a good one and you'll have a great camera for many years :-)
Re the wife, just explain the man maths - £300 or so for a camera that cost over £2000 new and will last at least 10 years and will likely be worth the same or more after that, so an absolute bargain. Easy mate!!!
@@duringthemeanwhilst Not a bad guess (for a valleys boy). Thanks for the tip, I've bought a few lenses from MPB, excellent service. I did find a 700 on Facebook Marketplace (only in the Rhondda, so could have a good play before purchase).
@@adjenkinsuk nice one mate - good that you can give it a good look over it. check the shutter count isn't stratospheric though.
my late mother's family is from Rhondda - a place called Pontygwaith near Ynyshir. You probably know it better than I would - I've not visited there in years as they're all long gone now sadly.
I have a brand new in box D700...
What CF Card do you feel is the best fit for the D700....
Thank you so much....
you are a very lucky person :-)
I use a SanDisk 32GB ome which works just fine. I also use SD cards in an adapter.
You wo'nt need fast cards :-)
WOW
Nice
I'm looking for one...
Great to hear that the d800 is so good. I have one too and also love it.The only thing that I just cannot get it to do is the beep when it focuses. Believe me I have tried all the settings given by the book.The keeper must be defective, I guess. Anybody else had this issue ? Thanks.
Sorry...the D700
yes it is a special camera. to turn ther "beep" on or off, go into the custom setting menu, then choose menu d (shooting/display) and the beep should be there at option d1. you can choose high, low or off.
Any benefit getting a d700 if I already have a D800? (low light with the D800 is a bit challenging) thank you
well you should get marginally better low-lght performance due to the lower pixel density, but then the image processor is older in the 700. I'm not a low-light high ISO shooter. maybe someone else will see this who van answer better than I can.
@@duringthemeanwhilst thank you!
I just got a D700 too. Today.
nice one mate :-)
Excellent move, I have one and will find another one if possible after selling my Z6.
yep, they are an excellent choice. interesting that you prefer one to a Z6. any reason you're dissatisfied with your Z6?
@@duringthemeanwhilst Z6 need perfect light to work however D700 in natural light is perfect, D700 files seem more sharper than Z6 looks like AA Filter ruining clarity moreover the Colors SOOC is so wonderful in D700 which requires less editing in post.
@@PunjabiGymBeats thanks - that's really interesting :-)
@@duringthemeanwhilst Z6 is only good for shutter sound and video slowmo and lightweight.
Hi guys could anyone tell me what lens type to buy I’m getting a d700 and hate to buy one that doesn’t fit I’m a total newbie
Hi William
Great choice on the D700 - you will love it 🙂
on the lens front, anything with a Nikon F Mount will fit. The choice is limitless with lenses from Nikon and various other 3rd parties like Tamron and Sigma.
When I had my first D700, I teamed it with a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 lens.
something like one of these:
www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-di-vc-usd-nikon-fit
If you're just getting into photography a standard zoom is a good choice until you kind of know what direction you want to go in and then get a more specialist lens for that genre.
Another good first prime (so not a zoom) lens is a Nikon 50mm f1.8.
www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/nikon-af-nikkor-50mm-f-1-8/sku-1587876
Just make sure you get a NIKON F MOUNT. Do not buy any of their newer Z mount mirrorless lenses - they will not work on a D700.
good luck and if you've any more questions don't be afraid to ask here :-)
@@duringthemeanwhilst so kind to take the time to reply thanks
@@lusean193 you’re welcome :-)
What breed of dog is that?
Dexter is a Border Terrier
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welcome aboard 🙂
You cannot compare the Nikon d700 with any device, the colors are clearly superior, the d700 is a masterpiece of photography, there is no such device ever made. The colors are absolutely fantastic on the Nikon d700, there is no comparison with other cameras, I've tried them all, sony, panasonic, canon, Nikon d750, d810, d 850, z 6, absolutely all, the Nikon d700 has direct and real colors , there is no longer such a camera, I'm only talking about JpGs. They are all toys compared to the Nikon D700, the difference is huge!
Sorry, I meant the D700
You only need one other camera: the Nikon D7100 (or D7200), which is on the same par as the D700.
no more cameras for me now
@@duringthemeanwhilst mmhmmmmm…..😜
@@loufonolleras5544 you know me too well Lou!!
@@duringthemeanwhilst that’s what friends are for Nick!
Imagewise it comes a long end but the controls and construction are less convincing. Mine squeeks a bit when you grap it firmly. So anoying...
I did the same today
nice one :-)
Hahahaha. What are you like? I hope you're not having a mid life crisis as I'm only 2 years younger than you and I can't afford one. LOL!!!!!!!
By the way, and I hope this isn't famous last words, but, we may be back to full student capacity come September which means a wage for meeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
It's gonna have to be the D7000 mate, as I have plenty of SD cards, but it might have to be the 7100 as the 10-20mm Nikkor wont run on the 7000. We'll see. Nice camera by the way ;-)
h ha!! I've been having one of those for 40 years then!!!
good luck on the work front. and a D7100 would be a great buy. Have a look at Henry Turner on YT - he shoots with a Z7 now, but did loads of great landscapes with a D7100.
@@duringthemeanwhilst Oh I know about our Henry, been following him for a while now.
Don't let on, but I actually preferred the images with the 7100 than the Z7.
Anyway, we'll see how we get on this September.
@@badger67 excellent. he is really good and keeps things on a very real level
6 minutes in and you say nothing yet out a here
oh well, guess you can't please everyone...
You describe a “look” then show an image that looks as if its been retouched (nicely might I add), then claim that no other camera has captured that “look”…But hang on a sec….
Didn’t mother nature and maybe lightroom create that “look” you showed us in the example?….🤔
Thanks for commenting. I can confirm that in any video wheee I’m talking about a camera or lens, then all images are straight out of camera with only cropping applied if necessary or small distractions cloned out. Of course they’re then converted to jpeg for publication which could introduce some shifts. But the images in this video are 100% unprocessed.
@@duringthemeanwhilst ok so now that we’ve cleared that up, what about the “mother nature” bit?
👍🏻👍🏻😄
@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse oh yes - Mother Nature. I've just got back from an hour out in it, and it never ceases to amaze me how wildlife adapts. Luckily around me there are large patches of land that the farmer or owner has allowed to go to wild meadow, and it's hard to keep up with the species we see.
There are a couple of videos on my channel where I've filmed my nature walks which you might enjoy :-)
@@duringthemeanwhilst nice will check them out!
@@duringthemeanwhilst oh PS, I just bought a Nikon D800 in 2022!
The one you didn’t like…😔
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