It's now 15 years old, and I just bought one for £249 with low shutter count after watching this video. I already have all the must have recommended lenses for nikon from this channel that I used on my film cameras and adapt to mirrorless. But I've never owned a full frame DSLR. Back then I had the D7100, and while I loved that camera, a part of me did always want an Fx camera. Even if it doesn't match up to modern tech, I can't imagine I could be disappointed for the price.
2021, and the D700 still going strong. Purchased one in March, was looking for my first FX. Wonderful camera, film like quality. No problem printing 16x20 or even larger prints. Love the manual controls, physical switches. 6 months later am purchasing a 2nd with 12.5k shutter count. And yes, they are still flying off ebay, KEH, MPB shelves in 2021. P.S.- is much easier working with 8-12 mb file sizes than 24-50mb!
Eugene Braack hey im 16 years old and im a photography enthusias. Im thinking of buying my first fx camera and planning to buy d700 and im thinking if d700 still works with new nikon or sigma f mount lenses?? Thx :)
I don't always agree with your lens videos (mainly because my needs are likely much different than yours) but man. Four years in, this video is still relevant. The D700 is, without question, the best non-flagship digital camera Nikon ever produced. I've told anyone I run into for years... bodies are temporary, glass is forever.
I bought Nikon D700 + Nikon AF 35mm f2 D + Tokina 100mm f2.8 new + Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 Ai + Nikkor 200mm f4 Ai lenses on your recommendation. Total cost $600 + 100 + 400 + 130 + 100 = $1330. I am happy with the photos made by this awesome collection. Thank you Angry Photographer.
Found one at a local camera store. It had 17k shutter count came w/ battery grip/extra battery and charger. Was super clean. I came home and started using it and right then and there I knew that the $800 I spent on it was the best investment I could have made. I am in love with this camera. I am also not addicted to buying older nikon lenses. I have compared my photos to some of those the other girls in my club have taken and they are just as crisp and bright as the others. My gear costs pennies on the dollar less then theirs. This guy knows what he is talking about and any photog on a budget (or any photog in general) needs to listen to him on his advice.
Elizabeth Shaffer Haaaaaaaaa..... 17,000 is nothing, there are many with well over 450,000 shots on them. shuttery assy. only costs $400 to replace IF and WHEN you get over 300,000 and IF it fails. The D700 is one of LAST to be made in Japan and nothing else produces shots like it does.
Hi, I have just recently come across your yT videos (all queued up for watching), in particular your video on the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G2. I also own the D700 and agree completely with your opinion and evaluation of the camera. My question, will the said Tamron talk nicely to the D700?
just bought a second hand D700 last week Aug 2021 and it feels great. Always wanted to upgrade from my D7200 DX which is good but been waiting to get a full frame for some time.
Billy Connelly eat your heart out!! This man is the best thing since sliced bread. He brings a whole new dimension to photography. Love the mind blowing comedy! Entertainment on this scale is virtually non existent in such liberal ‘politically correct’ days. Keep up the good work.
My best DSLR is the KING Nikon D3S. I used a backup DSLR Nikon D700 and a always love my Nikon F5 for B/W. For Portraits for me is the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF , Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC and the Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f/2D DC the greatest of all the Nikon lenses. The 3 prime lenses i used with my Nikon F5 long long ago in the 90s are builds like TANKS. The Nikon D700 is a great DSLR for A3 format prints but the Nikon D3S is a littlebit sharper.
I purchased a D700 new when it came out and have been using it with old Nikkor MF primes all this time. All Nikkor lenses my dad purchased new in the 1970s. I finally purchased a new Sony mirrorless but plan on continuing to use those old Nikkors with the help of focus peaking and in-body stabilization and less bulk so it's a little easier to lug around. I don't think I'll sell the D700 though. That camera was/is such a joy to use and I don't want to give it up.
APPRECIATE YOUR ADVICE !! I've been happy with my d7100 for a few years now after watching your videos . still using it for work , much luv for saving me money when I didn't need to spend more .
I agree 100%. I purchased mine new in Japan in 2010. I sold it in 2014 and still regret it. Most will say it was grey market, because it wasn’t shipped to the US. This camera was a wonderful tool to work with.
Just bought a d700 for £300 from Ebay, only 15000 odd shutter count, its got some fogging on the screen but I think I can clean it, any info would be appreciated.
I do like my D700. Its sensor quality is exeptional, even by today’s standards and even with „just” 12 Mpixel. I have done many fine poster sized prints with it. It is also a very robust camera. But this is also its disadvantage. It is buildt like tank, but as heavy and loud like one too. Sometimes taking a shot of someone really feels like shooting his face. 😓
I finaly got this with 5000 clicks. I got the d300 to. But I first got the d7100 at your recommend. Also I've been shooting the Xf10 as my EDC. I listen to you about photography all day long. Thanks angy photographer.
Dear Ken I TOTALLY AGREE and this is out of my own experience (and pocket) SAVE your money and get the D700... ...See I own and work the D800e, D7100, D4s, and D700. I use all on everything from Astro to portraiture (Not to mention the D80 that I have but no longer use) combined with 30K worth of premium glass (No way near the ridiculous amount of glass KEN has). THE D700 has the best color rendition of all of the above. (FULL STOP) Thank you ken for another great video.
I sold my D90 and my D5200. I bought a D7100 and I am receiving tomorrow my D700, which I bought for 280 euros and 120.000 clicks. I love your videos, greetings from Athens.
I love your reviews. You are knowledgeable informative, funny and entertaining. I just bought D700 primarily on your recommendation. Love it so far. Thank you very much!
Hi Ken. I've just bought a d800. And have no lenses, can you suggest a walk around zoom lens that's not thousands of pounds. I don't care how old it may be, I just want a sharp fx walk about zoom.. Thanks very much for any advice..
Hi T A P. Just love the way you present your videos. Thank you for giving the D700 that kind of recognition. I just wanted to tell you that I´m really happy with my D700, which I bought 2015 for 817 USD. 1400 clicks with a Nikon battery grip with the battery and other stuff. Of course I sometimes think about the possibilities to crop with the D800/800E/810, but you can´t have it all. I totally agree with your point that this camera suits amateurs or "better". I´ve seen so many photos from amateurs with pro models, and I have to say it makes me think that people (men) buy equipment with the trust that the gear makes the photos. But it don´t. I´ve spend a lot of time to learn the key ingredients to at great photo. Looked at many works from pros and visit exhibitions.Anyway. Keep those videos coming and stay safe.
Just grabbed a D700 with a little over 8000 clicks for $599 in EXCELLENT condition and a tamron 45mm f 1.8. Your reviews convinced me to grab both (the tamron 70-200 g2 will be my next acquisition). Had I known about this awesome camera in 2014 I would’ve grabbed one instead of the Sony A6000 (blame it on researching bodies only and forgetting to research glass as well). Thanx again for the honest, no bullshit reviews.
I just bought a D700 in excellent condition for $375 in 2023. I also have a D500. After using these two cameras everything else seems subpar. Both are well built and great to use. The D700 has buttons and switches for the controls I use most. It is still a magnificent camera today!
Dude you crack me up! I love your brutal honesty. It's why I started following you years ago and why I have a bag of great bodies and lenses. Digging my 850 now. I bought that Nikon 70-300G you told me to get and it's on my D850 and it is The Cats Ass
Lyndon Maristela ill walk over a minty D3 every time to buy an "OK" D700 theyre close, but not close enough. Ive owned 3 D3 cameras. Its VALUE just isnt there.
I bought a D700 a few years ago along with a Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. I made the buy based on this video. WoW-Oh-WoW! I will keep the D700 for a long time. It is an amazing camera!! It is a TANK and takes the most wonderful images. I also own a D3. But, the D700 is my Go-To camera.
If I wanted the best Nikon for video, what would I pick in your opinion? I know cannon is usually the way to go with video or a mirrorless like a gh4 or a7s but what would you choose.
I say a Canon 3CCD camcorder!!! Honestly the BEST video the LEAST $$$$ turns out to be the Panasonic HC-X920 !!!! (Ive got one!) best Nikon for video is the D810 currently.
Ken I need your help and trust your recommendations. I have bought a lot of the gear you recommended and I love them! I own a d500 and am looking to have a second FX body on hand, would you recommend the d700 or d810?
If you got two Cameras to use on one event shoot, what two bodies would you use? I shoot with one crop sensor Nikon D80 and for full frame I do the Nikon D610.
second 'beater' body would be the D700 $800 used NOTHING comes anywhere CLOSE to it its pics (theyre amazing really) will blow your balls off. Its a Fing tank too.
Ive got f4 and f3/t because i love film. Now Im thinking of having a digital body. What do I go for? d700, d7100 or d500? film like sensor? is there such a thing?
Just discovered your videos, Very blunt , direct and to the point, love them. I totally agree with this one on the D700. I am still shooting this camera for 80% of my work ( shoot weddings/glamour/commercial stuff). Most of the reasons you have mentioned, but the MAIN one is "FILE SIZE", I think 12.1 MP is the perfect size for 95% of most photography you might shoot. I too am a camera hoar! he he, ( I currently have the D700 , D2Xs,D3X, Fuji S5pro, and the D810, had the D70, D2h, D2Hs), bought the D810 just recently and shot a wedding with it as the main camera with the D700 as the second camera, guess what?? After that wedding the D810 is the back up/second camera and only comes out for very large group shots. Those D810 files are too damn big!! Also im "DONE" in playing the upgrade game. No more digital body purchases, what I have will see me through , im gonna slowly go back to shooting film for my personal work and buy film bodies, Just bought myself a Rolleiflex 3.5 E , now that is a KICK ASS camera, next is a Nikon F6 , then the Nikon F4S ( which I previously had 2 of and sold , also just like the 35-70 2.8D which I had 2 of and also sold DONT KNOW WHY I DID THAT after seeing your video on the best secret nikkor lenses. SUBSCRIBED! Yiasou my friend!!
Nice. Bought one new in 2008. Great camera. Solid. I fell down the front steps at my sister's house when the camera was a year old, slammed the camera down as I fell, and broke her stone step. Didn't hurt the camera. Only had to replace it when it was stolen. I replaced it with....another D700.
Great video, thanks for the advice. I'm up grading from my Canon 70D and what I'm looking for is, a bad ass, built like a brick shit house, uber reliable FX body DSLR that shoots 4K video, has wifi, a touchscreen monitor, and uncompressed HDMI out. In your opinion, what is the best lens for capturing 4k video?
with a D700 you dont need the EXTREME 160mbs CF sandisk, get the the 120mb 32GB cards www.cameramemoryspeed.com/nikon-d810/fastest-sd-cf-card-speed-tests/
Hi everyone, what you think about a d700 with a grip and a 140k shutter count for about 500€. It will be my first fx and i'm on a budget. It still ok for 2018 and the years to come? Thanks
I'm going to upgrade this summer, and was thinking of buying either the D700 or going for the D7100. I've got some decent glass, a few D lenses (a few of the ones you have recomended), and I just got the Sigma 18-35 Art lense (which is a DX lense). I'm currently shooting with a D90 (my dinky body). Considering I just purchased the Sigma, would it work on the D700? Or should I just get the D7100 since that is a DX camera and would be compatible with my Sigma? Suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.
whats your total budget? you have plenty of glass? You can still shoot your DX lenses on your FX, YES it would still work on the D700 D700 will take ANY DX lens , its a (originally it was!!!) $3000 PRO DSLR, for $800 (roughly) IN YOUR CASE, given YOUR SITUATION, i would recommend the Factory Nikon refurb (see my video, they all look 100% new) D7100 for $700 from B and H
Theoria Apophasis My budget is roughly $800-$1000. You can never have too much glass, but I've only got 50mm 1.8 D, 85mm 1.8D, 35-70 D, and the 135 2.8AI as far as Nikons are concerned, and the Sigma 18-35 Art 1.8 which is an amazing lense with super sharp pics even on my Dinky. Well, it sounds like going for the D7100 would be my best bet. I also keep hearing that there's going to be a price drop on the D7100 because the D7200 more than likely will come out soon. Anyways, thanks for the advice and recommendations, I got the 35-70 because of you, very awesome lense.
Yeah, you heard that from me! Yes, it should take NO MORE than 2 months after the release of the crappy D7200 for the price to drop on the D7100, but thats mere speculation based upon PRIOR occurrences. Im glad youre happy! Trying to SAVE people money, rather than "this shit is expensive, you gotta buy this!!!" I hate those people!!! Ive got the inexpensive AND expensive stuff,..... the best is the BEST, price be DAMNED
Hi folks, just bought a pristine d700 (1300 shutters), the 14-24 f2.8, the 24-70 f2.8 and, and... a 80-200 2.8 push/pull version. EVERYTHING in pristine conditions (except for the 80-200, all the rest has originals boxes) for less than 2k$. I’m really happy... sure my wallet is much lighter. But we live only once, isn’t?
Theoria Apophasis I'm So close to buying the d700 but the only thing stopping me is the no video, if i may ask what kind of video gear do you use?? I swear this will be the last last question for loong while.
Hi I have been following you videos for some time now and hope you can answer a question fro me . I have been using a D200 for some thee yeas now and have been more than satisfied with the the pictuers untill recently when I have taken up wildlife photography using a 200 500 lens, I find that the auto focus is very slow when trying to catch things in movement. Would this d700 help or would you recommenced to moving up to another camera.
its called "inland marine insurance" state farm, farmers insurance etc etc some call it "personal articles policy" $12,000 coverage for me is only 90% a year, 0$ deductible, great stuff.
Price point question: there's a D700 and D800 on local classifieds for $850 and $1,150 respectively, both with 36k actuations and from the photos in good shape (watched your used buying vid-thanks!) but will inspect more in person. In this particular pricing circumstance, is the D700 still the better choice? Thanks.
D700 is one of the BEST cameras Nikon had ever made! i love the quality that it makes, it also done over 400,000k shutter count and still going. I know someone whos got one thats done over million shutter count and still working like new!!! i prefer D700 over my D750 but the only reason i use the D750 is because its ligher and does a little better in high iso and slight higher megapixel etc but im still using my D700 for my 2nd camera. People need to stop wasting their money on cameras they dont understand
2020 I still rate the d700.. Just looked and on a used camera site they got one with 1200 clicks in mint condition for £399 UK.. omg i might buy it Currently using a d500 mostly but looking at my pics and some my best shots taken on the old d300 and a prime. Never had the 700 might treat myself for 400£ what do you think
Greetings, Sir! Thanks for all the excellent videos and information that you share here! Your sense of humor is a hoot! I am shooting a D7000, and wish to add an FX body to my kit. My original plan was to buy the D750, but as am soon purchasing the new 70-200 f2.8E FL, and have an upcoming overseas trip on the horizon, I do not think I can swing a new FX body at this time. Right now, I have the following lenses: 35mm f1.8G; 18-200 f3.5-5.6GII ED; 17-55 f2.8 G ED; and 105 f2.8G ED Micro, with the addition of the new 70-200 lens joining my kit soon. Do you think that a good D700 body would be a worthwhile addition to my kit? I rarely, if ever, shoot video, and use my kit to take photos of our products, overseas travel adventures, landscapes/city scenes, camping, and backpacking trips, and of ourselves, families, and our students. Should I bide my time, and wait until I can afford a newer FX camera, or would a good D700 work well for the sorts of photos that I take? Thanks, very much, for any suggestions you can send my way, and thanks, again, for all the great videos, and some excellent information, that you share here!! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc
I am a pro, and this man is 100% right about d700. this is the best price/ performance fx digital camera ever built from nikon and still is awesome camera after all this years. Hell, one can even do sports with it; with aditional battery grip and En el 4 battery that enables 8 fps frame burst upgrade. Ofcourse it will cost you extra bucks, but no latter fx camera model (d610, d750, d810,..) with battery grip option doesn't offer you such fps burst upgrade nor 8fps speed. :-)
Hey, i found a D700 (body only) on ebay. Its in a really good shape and has 2k shutter count only. But here is the thing: its about 850 EUR = 930 $. Other bodys with lots more shutter counts sell on an equal price here in germany as well. Do you think thats a good price? Or should i wait for a newer fx model, so that the D750 or the D800e reduce in price? Thanks for your awesome videos man.
Hey there. Was looking at trying to get a full frame body. A used Sony A850 seems to available here at around US$350-$400. What are your thoughts on: a) the camera itself and b) against comparable Nikon bodies.
very good camera, ill buy one all day long if cheap enough............. .......and if its tied to a D700 ROFL I have been at a photo shoot all day, i shot OVER 1300 pics today alone, and got a bit sunburned……… was finishing the shoot off at the beach here in Key West
no, i LOVE heavy , it has some very MINOR issues that make the D700 more beloved (by a sig. group of people), myself included. I owned one for a short while, i have no issue with it. Given the choice however, id always rather have the great D700
Hey..thanks for making this camera your top pick! I just purchased one, a move up from the D90 I have been using for years, basically because 1) I don't have the money to purchased a D4S, 2) shares some of the same stuff with with D90 (the bigger badder brother of the D90 and D300), and has some great features that even the newer Nikon FX cameras don't have (like the shutter on the eye piece). I am definitely an amateur trying to up my game...thanks for validating my decision!
The D700 in several ways is superior to the $6000 D4s. So you already GOT the D700, or it on its way out to you? Did you check the shutter clicks on your "new" D700 yet? Shes a tank with a tight ass. A wonderful cammy !!! I had a D4s for use for 2 months. It had very impressing low light and FAST continuous high shooting,.......but other than that theres, NOTHING impressive about that $6000 camera. Dont "lovingly look" forward to a D4s, you have , in MANY ways , a superior camera in your D700. Awesome D700 owner !!! winks
Theoria Apophasis Got it a couple months back....14K shutter activations. Works well, and it was a steep learning curve from the D90...lots of new menu items and settings to take advantage of. I shoot mostly in Manual, so I could jump right in, but the extra features like the multiple profiles are something I need take more advantage of. The only thin I need to do is send it in for a CLA...I know the sensor needs to be cleaned. Any recommendations.....send to Nikon direct, and authorized shop or one of thedozens out there that say they can do it as well as Nikon?
14k is nothing, thats a great low count. Ohh, i bet it was steep from the D90!!! did you download some of the USEFUL books on using the D700 off the torrent sites? I do my own sensor cleanings, its really rather easy, and i posted a link on the guy that shows you how to do it. But, ive spent most of my life fixing things, so im very used to do crap like that. I wouldnt trust anyone clean the sensor but you once you watch a video on doing it , if you need the link, let me know. Nikon of course can be trusted, but theyre high and SLOW.
Would you recommend me the D700 over the d7100 wenn I am mostly shooting Portraits and Landscapes? I don't give a shit about Video but I just really can't decide. I only have a 50mm lens but no good wide angle lens so I have to buy one eighter way. Which camera would be better for Portraits? (I got an d300 before)
both the D7100 and D7100 are $700, factory REFURB as new D7100 that is. both are excellent for portraits. Your ultimate budget will be the same, FX or DX lens-wise, and the cameras will be essentially the same cost. youd have a 90 day warranty with the D7100 and NO warranty with a minty used D700. I assume youre upgrading from some MUCH simpler camera of some sort, in which case the D7100 would be the logical recommendation. before you decide, see this video :::: ruclips.net/video/Ye3kem5G8Qo/видео.html
as a second camera or a FIRST and only? Certainly the D7100 factory Refurb from Nikon sold by BH Photo for $699 its mint as new, might have 100 to 20,000+ shutter clicks (which is nothing at all). theyre utterly 100% as new spotless with a warranty I recently got one , now have 3 D7100s (dont ask!!)
Had a d700 and a d300s a few years ago. Traded them both in for a d500. You can’t forget the color, images, contrast etc of the d700. Its December 2019 and I just added another d700 to accompany my d500. I don’t see a need to buy another body for a loooong time. The 500 can do 4k if I need to the 700 is hard to beat.
Theoria Apophasis Am I better off getting a Nikon D700, or D7200 for Low Light Band Photography ? I can find both used in really good condition on B&H Photo for about the same price.
Thank You I appreciate it. I thought going with a Full Frame would be better but I can't afford a used D610 or D800. lol. oh well. time to make some money soon
Hey professionals and enthusiasts I have a d3300(dinky) and I'm actually looking for a better upgrade I want quality and bang for my buck! Would you still suggest this camera? I really like it and the review he did made me want to get it! Hahaha
i found a d700 with 4000 clicks and bought it based on your advice and that of others. The images remind me of those i took with my Dad's Kodak 35 shooting Kodachrome 25.
In the market for a FX Nikon since my first D100 died. Very good advice because I want a goood FX Nikon to go with my current F mounted Nikon lenses. Thanks.
Ken, I Just wanted to take a moment and thank you for all the amazing videos you put out for phototarded like myself Although i do shoot with a Canon currently I have always thought of them as my training wheels to understand "Poetry of light" I have always intended to get a Nikon when i felt i was ready to be more than a picture taker. thank you brother for pointing me in the right direction
I own both and they do feel a world a part. There is nothing wrong with the D90 at all, very nice camera...the only lens I have on it is the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8
Recently tried this camera alongside the d750 and I love the files that it produces more, the colours are stunning so much so I’m now looking at buying the D3 (same sensor) a sum 13 ish year old camera in 2021 purely based on this camera, 12.1 megapixels are more than enough and with post production in photoshop you can upscale your images if needed beautifully.
I own a D850 and looking for an FX for my wife. I am using have some decent glass and it is now the year 2018 And still Theoria's advice here hold's true! With decent glass a good photographer can do well with this equipment! Great presnentation! Loved this! Will be looking for one our selves my friend has one we tried one for a week! The images were awesome!
Great video. This is exactly what I was looking for. I've been learning on a D5500 for several years. I love it, but we've come up on some hard limits and it's time to grow. In 2020 the D700 is a well-revered option that won't fuck the bank. Plus they're everywhere now. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
Watching this in 2021. This is as relevant today, as it was 6 years ago! It's because of Ken that I have (and still use) a choice between D3, D4, and D700 for weddings today!
I love this video, hilarious, but unbiased crystal clear information. I've owned a D700 for less than a week...and let me tell you, I honestly can't wait to start using it. The only other DIGITAL full frame I have is the Sony A7II, I love it, but there are reasons I wanted a DSLR in particular. When the zombies are zoning in and you have to choose between a D700 or a baseball bat...enough said.
Great video.. I totally agree with the megapix, I upgraded from a D5XXX to a D7100 because I wanted to learn more, have more manual controls and i paid 6xx for it :)
hey ken, im thinking of upgrading from a d3200 to a d7000 do you think that its worth the investment i dont want to spent more then $500 on a used body and i mostly do portraits and astrophotography. do you think the D7000 with make a difference? or are there any other cameras you would recommend? thanks
It's now 15 years old, and I just bought one for £249 with low shutter count after watching this video. I already have all the must have recommended lenses for nikon from this channel that I used on my film cameras and adapt to mirrorless. But I've never owned a full frame DSLR. Back then I had the D7100, and while I loved that camera, a part of me did always want an Fx camera. Even if it doesn't match up to modern tech, I can't imagine I could be disappointed for the price.
2021, and the D700 still going strong. Purchased one in March, was looking for my first FX. Wonderful camera, film like quality. No problem printing 16x20 or even larger prints. Love the manual controls, physical switches. 6 months later am purchasing a 2nd with 12.5k shutter count. And yes, they are still flying off ebay, KEH, MPB shelves in 2021. P.S.- is much easier working with 8-12 mb file sizes than 24-50mb!
Every word you said about this camera still holds true in 2019.
Eugene Braack hey im 16 years old and im a photography enthusias. Im thinking of buying my first fx camera and planning to buy d700 and im thinking if d700 still works with new nikon or sigma f mount lenses??
Thx :)
Hi Abel, the Nikon D700 is still an excellent camera, there are many professional photographers still using it. Any F-mount lens will work on it.
@@abelgreeve3641 I recently bought the new Tamron 35mm F1.4 and it works perfectly fine on the D700, beautiful images
@@abelgreeve3641 D700 is an excellent camera! A must buy!
The only thing that isn't true anymore is the price, now for $850 you can get a D800, which is amazing since you can get a D700 for $400
I agree...This man has a special way of delivering his messages..Very entertaining and informative guy...
I don't always agree with your lens videos (mainly because my needs are likely much different than yours) but man. Four years in, this video is still relevant. The D700 is, without question, the best non-flagship digital camera Nikon ever produced.
I've told anyone I run into for years... bodies are temporary, glass is forever.
It's videos like this that make me love this guy!
Still using my D700 since I bought it in 2009 and still love it.
I bought Nikon D700 + Nikon AF 35mm f2 D + Tokina 100mm f2.8 new + Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 Ai + Nikkor 200mm f4 Ai lenses on your recommendation. Total cost $600 + 100 + 400 + 130 + 100 = $1330. I am happy with the photos made by this awesome collection. Thank you Angry Photographer.
i've got a D700, a 20mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8G and a 85mm 1.8G. i'm never gonna sell any of these
+YeahBitchIndustries Nice Unit.
You still have the D700? XD
I have 28mm, 50mm & 85mm 1.8G's with my D700. Love this camera.
I had Nikon d7100 i sold it and buy tank body Nikon d700 in just $550 with SC 35000 Still in 2018 oct i love it's image qulity
Yup, the angry man is totally correct about the D700
Found one at a local camera store. It had 17k shutter count came w/ battery grip/extra battery and charger. Was super clean. I came home and started using it and right then and there I knew that the $800 I spent on it was the best investment I could have made. I am in love with this camera. I am also not addicted to buying older nikon lenses. I have compared my photos to some of those the other girls in my club have taken and they are just as crisp and bright as the others. My gear costs pennies on the dollar less then theirs. This guy knows what he is talking about and any photog on a budget (or any photog in general) needs to listen to him on his advice.
Elizabeth Shaffer Haaaaaaaaa..... 17,000 is nothing, there are many with well over 450,000 shots on them.
shuttery assy. only costs $400 to replace IF and WHEN you get over 300,000 and IF it fails.
The D700 is one of LAST to be made in Japan and nothing else produces shots like it does.
I know I found a diamond didn't I! lol I was so stoked about that
the D700 is a secret the pro shooters know about
Everyone else is clueless about that camera generally.......
ROFL !!
Elizabeth Shaffer lucky u ..... :O
It was like winning the lottery for sure! All those gals with the Canon 5D mark ii .... eat your heart out! Lol
Hi,
I have just recently come across your yT videos (all queued up for watching), in particular your video on the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G2. I also own the D700 and agree completely with your opinion and evaluation of the camera. My question, will the said Tamron talk nicely to the D700?
I have that very lens and use it extensively on the d700-it’s superb!
Thanks!
OMG,. thank you Keith
just bought a second hand D700 last week Aug 2021 and it feels great. Always wanted to upgrade from my D7200 DX which is good but been waiting to get a full frame for some time.
Billy Connelly eat your heart out!! This man is the best thing since sliced bread. He brings a whole new dimension to photography. Love the mind blowing comedy! Entertainment on this scale is virtually non existent in such liberal ‘politically correct’ days. Keep up the good work.
My best DSLR is the KING Nikon D3S. I used a backup DSLR Nikon D700 and a always love my Nikon F5 for B/W. For Portraits for me is the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF , Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC and the Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f/2D DC the greatest of all the Nikon lenses. The 3 prime lenses i used with my Nikon F5 long long ago in the 90s are builds like TANKS. The Nikon D700 is a great DSLR for A3 format prints but the Nikon D3S is a littlebit sharper.
I purchased a D700 new when it came out and have been using it with old Nikkor MF primes all this time. All Nikkor lenses my dad purchased new in the 1970s. I finally purchased a new Sony mirrorless but plan on continuing to use those old Nikkors with the help of focus peaking and in-body stabilization and less bulk so it's a little easier to lug around. I don't think I'll sell the D700 though. That camera was/is such a joy to use and I don't want to give it up.
APPRECIATE YOUR ADVICE !! I've been happy with my d7100 for a few years now after watching your videos . still using it for work , much luv for saving me money when I didn't need to spend more .
I agree 100%. I purchased mine new in Japan in 2010. I sold it in 2014 and still regret it. Most will say it was grey market, because it wasn’t shipped to the US. This camera was a wonderful tool to work with.
Just bought a d700 for £300 from Ebay, only 15000 odd shutter count, its got some fogging on the screen but I think I can clean it, any info would be appreciated.
I do like my D700. Its sensor quality is exeptional, even by today’s standards and even with „just” 12 Mpixel. I have done many fine poster sized prints with it. It is also a very robust camera. But this is also its disadvantage. It is buildt like tank, but as heavy and loud like one too. Sometimes taking a shot of someone really feels like shooting his face. 😓
I finaly got this with 5000 clicks.
I got the d300 to. But I first got the d7100 at your recommend. Also I've been shooting the Xf10 as my EDC. I listen to you about photography all day long.
Thanks angy photographer.
Dear Ken
I TOTALLY AGREE and this is out of my own experience (and pocket) SAVE your money and get the D700...
...See I own and work the D800e, D7100, D4s, and D700. I use all on everything from Astro to portraiture (Not to mention the D80 that I have but no longer use) combined with 30K worth of premium glass (No way near the ridiculous amount of glass KEN has). THE D700 has the best color rendition of all of the above. (FULL STOP)
Thank you ken for another great video.
I recently picked up a D700, for the momento I only have a 50/1.8D lens...any other suggestion for good-cheap-autofocus lenses? Thank You.
I sold my D90 and my D5200. I bought a D7100 and I am receiving tomorrow my D700, which I bought for 280 euros and 120.000 clicks. I love your videos, greetings from Athens.
I love your reviews. You are knowledgeable informative, funny and entertaining. I just bought D700 primarily on your recommendation. Love it so far. Thank you very much!
Hi Ken. I've just bought a d800. And have no lenses, can you suggest a walk around zoom lens that's not thousands of pounds. I don't care how old it may be, I just want a sharp fx walk about zoom.. Thanks very much for any advice..
Hi T A P. Just love the way you present your videos. Thank you for giving the D700 that kind of recognition. I just wanted to tell you that I´m really happy with my D700, which I bought 2015 for 817 USD. 1400 clicks with a Nikon battery grip with the battery and other stuff. Of course I sometimes think about the possibilities to crop with the D800/800E/810, but you can´t have it all. I totally agree with your point that this camera suits amateurs or "better". I´ve seen so many photos from amateurs with pro models, and I have to say it makes me think that people (men) buy equipment with the trust that the gear makes the photos. But it don´t. I´ve spend a lot of time to learn the key ingredients to at great photo. Looked at many works from pros and visit exhibitions.Anyway. Keep those videos coming and stay safe.
Just grabbed a D700 with a little over 8000 clicks for $599 in EXCELLENT condition and a tamron 45mm f 1.8. Your reviews convinced me to grab both (the tamron 70-200 g2 will be my next acquisition). Had I known about this awesome camera in 2014 I would’ve grabbed one instead of the Sony A6000 (blame it on researching bodies only and forgetting to research glass as well). Thanx again for the honest, no bullshit reviews.
I bought a D700 about 2 years ago for $700 and i love this camera, I bought it on your recommendation thanks.
I just bought a D700 in excellent condition for $375 in 2023. I also have a D500. After using these two cameras everything else seems subpar. Both are well built and great to use. The D700 has buttons and switches for the controls I use most. It is still a magnificent camera today!
also what camera would you suggest for progression of equipment from the d70?
Dude you crack me up! I love your brutal honesty. It's why I started following you years ago and why I have a bag of great bodies and lenses. Digging my 850 now. I bought that Nikon 70-300G you told me to get and it's on my D850 and it is The Cats Ass
what are your thoughts about a nikon d3 vs nikon d700. Which one would you pick?
Lyndon Maristela ill walk over a minty D3 every time to buy an "OK" D700
theyre close, but not close enough. Ive owned 3 D3 cameras. Its VALUE just isnt there.
cool.. thanks for the reply..
I bought a D700 a few years ago along with a Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. I made the buy based on this video. WoW-Oh-WoW! I will keep the D700 for a long time. It is an amazing camera!! It is a TANK and takes the most wonderful images. I also own a D3. But, the D700 is my Go-To camera.
If I wanted the best Nikon for video, what would I pick in your opinion? I know cannon is usually the way to go with video or a mirrorless like a gh4 or a7s but what would you choose.
I say a Canon 3CCD camcorder!!! Honestly the BEST video the LEAST $$$$ turns out to be the Panasonic HC-X920 !!!! (Ive got one!)
best Nikon for video is the D810 currently.
Theoria Apophasis Why is the cannon so expensive considering it was released ages ago? It doesn't do "HD" what resolutions does it even output in?
I cannot comment on Canons logic behind that one. Theyve always been trailing in video compared to Nikon.
Ken I need your help and trust your recommendations. I have bought a lot of the gear you recommended and I love them! I own a d500 and am looking to have a second FX body on hand, would you recommend the d700 or d810?
If you got two Cameras to use on one event shoot, what two bodies would you use? I shoot with one crop sensor Nikon D80 and for full frame I do the Nikon D610.
second 'beater' body would be the D700
$800 used NOTHING comes anywhere CLOSE to it
its pics (theyre amazing really) will blow your balls off. Its a Fing tank too.
Ive got f4 and f3/t because i love film. Now Im thinking of having a digital body. What do I go for? d700, d7100 or d500? film like sensor? is there such a thing?
Gavin Go Chek out the Fujifilm S5 pro.
Just discovered your videos, Very blunt , direct and to the point, love them. I totally agree with this one on the D700. I am still shooting this camera for 80% of my work ( shoot weddings/glamour/commercial stuff). Most of the reasons you have mentioned, but the MAIN one is "FILE SIZE", I think 12.1 MP is the perfect size for 95% of most photography you might shoot. I too am a camera hoar! he he, ( I currently have the D700 , D2Xs,D3X, Fuji S5pro, and the D810, had the D70, D2h, D2Hs), bought the D810 just recently and shot a wedding with it as the main camera with the D700 as the second camera, guess what?? After that wedding the D810 is the back up/second camera and only comes out for very large group shots. Those D810 files are too damn big!! Also im "DONE" in playing the upgrade game. No more digital body purchases, what I have will see me through , im gonna slowly go back to shooting film for my personal work and buy film bodies, Just bought myself a Rolleiflex 3.5 E , now that is a KICK ASS camera, next is a Nikon F6 , then the Nikon F4S ( which I previously had 2 of and sold , also just like the 35-70 2.8D which I had 2 of and also sold DONT KNOW WHY I DID THAT after seeing your video on the best secret nikkor lenses.
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Theoria Apophasis Ha ha ha!!
When Nikon first came out with the D70, and 18-70 kit the images were amazing. I was able to blow up 16x20, and the images were awesome.
Nice. Bought one new in 2008. Great camera. Solid. I fell down the front steps at my sister's house when the camera was a year old, slammed the camera down as I fell, and broke her stone step. Didn't hurt the camera. Only had to replace it when it was stolen. I replaced it with....another D700.
Great video, thanks for the advice. I'm up grading from my Canon 70D and what I'm looking for is, a bad ass, built like a brick shit house, uber reliable FX body DSLR that shoots 4K video, has wifi, a touchscreen monitor, and uncompressed HDMI out.
In your opinion, what is the best lens for capturing 4k video?
Enjoying your videos. I have a D700 what flash card do you recommend?
with a D700 you dont need the EXTREME 160mbs CF sandisk, get the the 120mb 32GB cards
www.cameramemoryspeed.com/nikon-d810/fastest-sd-cf-card-speed-tests/
Bought 1 on ebay with less than 6000 shots for £340..........best camera iv'e every owned. Cheers Ken for the recommendation :)
In year 2020, should we consider D700 or D750?
My D700 and D300 - 400k Pictures and is still running like hell:)
I also have them both and love them never going to sell either one.
Feel pretty good in 2022...
Have a brand new in box D700...
Cant wait to get started....
Hi everyone, what you think about a d700 with a grip and a 140k shutter count for about 500€. It will be my first fx and i'm on a budget. It still ok for 2018 and the years to come? Thanks
In today's current technology "May 2019" would the Nikon D850 be a good move forward from the D700?
I'm going to upgrade this summer, and was thinking of buying either the D700 or going for the D7100. I've got some decent glass, a few D lenses (a few of the ones you have recomended), and I just got the Sigma 18-35 Art lense (which is a DX lense). I'm currently shooting with a D90 (my dinky body). Considering I just purchased the Sigma, would it work on the D700? Or should I just get the D7100 since that is a DX camera and would be compatible with my Sigma? Suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.
whats your total budget? you have plenty of glass?
You can still shoot your DX lenses on your FX, YES it would still work on the D700
D700 will take ANY DX lens , its a (originally it was!!!) $3000 PRO DSLR, for $800 (roughly)
IN YOUR CASE, given YOUR SITUATION, i would recommend the Factory Nikon refurb (see my video, they all look 100% new) D7100 for $700 from B and H
Theoria Apophasis My budget is roughly $800-$1000. You can never have too much glass, but I've only got 50mm 1.8 D, 85mm 1.8D, 35-70 D, and the 135 2.8AI as far as Nikons are concerned, and the Sigma 18-35 Art 1.8 which is an amazing lense with super sharp pics even on my Dinky. Well, it sounds like going for the D7100 would be my best bet. I also keep hearing that there's going to be a price drop on the D7100 because the D7200 more than likely will come out soon. Anyways, thanks for the advice and recommendations, I got the 35-70 because of you, very awesome lense.
Yeah, you heard that from me! Yes, it should take NO MORE than 2 months after the release of the crappy D7200 for the price to drop on the D7100, but thats mere speculation based upon PRIOR occurrences.
Im glad youre happy! Trying to SAVE people money, rather than "this shit is expensive, you gotta buy this!!!"
I hate those people!!! Ive got the inexpensive AND expensive stuff,..... the best is the BEST, price be DAMNED
Nikon D700 good camera need repairs on loading battery. Any help in Los Angeles
Buy a new one.
Hi folks, just bought a pristine d700 (1300 shutters), the 14-24 f2.8, the 24-70 f2.8 and, and... a 80-200 2.8 push/pull version. EVERYTHING in pristine conditions (except for the 80-200, all the rest has originals boxes) for less than 2k$. I’m really happy... sure my wallet is much lighter. But we live only once, isn’t?
Theoria Apophasis I'm So close to buying the d700 but the only thing stopping me is the no video, if i may ask what kind of video gear do you use?? I swear this will be the last last question for loong while.
BluntSmokerr true true, it does no video. I use a 3CCD Canon and a Panasonic 3 CMOS HC-X920
Theoria Apophasis Thank you soo much for your time !!! this helps me soo fukn much
warm hugs doood :P
I my country both the nikon d700 and d750 sell for d same price which one should I get
how on EARTH is that possible????? that seems insane!!
if thats the case, then get the D750 for certain
Theoria Apophasis I am getting the d750 for about 1700$ the d700 is 1500$ and I ordered my d750 today thanks man
Awesome, great price on the D750 !!
Does this still apply in 2020?
mostly so, but D7200 now instead
I am shooting whit D7100 is there any point for me to get D700 . I am a portrait photographer. I oun F4s as well.
I would get it. So much better than a D7100.
Where do we buy that used camera ken?
Any suggestions......
Please bring this Ken back. Magic review of a magic camera and hilarious to boot!
Hey I have I Nikon D90 and I want to move to a full frame camera I was looking at D610 what's your opinion on that camera ?
Missys_nails awful camera....whats your budget?
Hi I have been following you videos for some time now and hope you can answer a question fro me .
I have been using a D200 for some thee yeas now and have been more than satisfied with the the pictuers untill recently when I have taken up wildlife photography using a 200 500 lens,
I find that the auto focus is very slow when trying to catch things in movement.
Would this d700 help or would you recommenced to moving up to another camera.
If you had to choose a second camera body , (already own D700) would you get the D810 or the D750??
Kristy Mayes D810 , period.
D750 is the worst value nikon has.
Is there a good telephoto lens for this beauty ?
Hey Ken, What insurance do you suggest for a PJ's equipment... Thanks
its called "inland marine insurance" state farm, farmers insurance etc etc
some call it "personal articles policy"
$12,000 coverage for me is only 90% a year, 0$ deductible, great stuff.
OK... I'll check it out. Thank you!
I own a D700. I love watching your videos.
I' m looking this video on 2019. How does the d700 compare to the d750?
i have a d5300 and i use a nikkor 50mm 1:8? what your take on that setup?
i like the "built like a shit outhouse" one, laffed for a coupla hours
Jeffrey Brandon your not gonna impress him with a dinky
????
Price point question: there's a D700 and D800 on local classifieds for $850 and $1,150 respectively, both with 36k actuations and from the photos in good shape (watched your used buying vid-thanks!) but will inspect more in person. In this particular pricing circumstance, is the D700 still the better choice? Thanks.
What's your review of the Nikon D7000?
Hi Ken, Please update this video. I've an old Sony D.S.L.R. I really want to upgrade, and I would love your advice/ input on an upgrade. Peace.
D700 is one of the BEST cameras Nikon had ever made! i love the quality that it makes, it also done over 400,000k shutter count and still going. I know someone whos got one thats done over million shutter count and still working like new!!! i prefer D700 over my D750 but the only reason i use the D750 is because its ligher and does a little better in high iso and slight higher megapixel etc but im still using my D700 for my 2nd camera. People need to stop wasting their money on cameras they dont understand
2020 I still rate the d700..
Just looked and on a used camera site they got one with 1200 clicks in mint condition for £399 UK.. omg i might buy it
Currently using a d500 mostly but looking at my pics and some my best shots taken on the old d300 and a prime.
Never had the 700 might treat myself for 400£ what do you think
Greetings, Sir! Thanks for all the excellent videos and information that you share here! Your sense of humor is a hoot! I am shooting a D7000, and wish to add an FX body to my kit. My original plan was to buy the D750, but as am soon purchasing the new 70-200 f2.8E FL, and have an upcoming overseas trip on the horizon, I do not think I can swing a new FX body at this time. Right now, I have the following lenses: 35mm f1.8G; 18-200 f3.5-5.6GII ED; 17-55 f2.8 G ED; and 105 f2.8G ED Micro, with the addition of the new 70-200 lens joining my kit soon. Do you think that a good D700 body would be a worthwhile addition to my kit? I rarely, if ever, shoot video, and use my kit to take photos of our products, overseas travel adventures, landscapes/city scenes, camping, and backpacking trips, and of ourselves, families, and our students. Should I bide my time, and wait until I can afford a newer FX camera, or would a good D700 work well for the sorts of photos that I take? Thanks, very much, for any suggestions you can send my way, and thanks, again, for all the great videos, and some excellent information, that you share here!! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc
Whats the best compactFlash card for the d700 ? Great video angry!,,which sandisk?
sandisk 95mb/s cards , gold sticker , very cheap
I am a pro, and this man is 100% right about d700. this is the best price/ performance fx digital camera ever built from nikon and still is awesome camera after all this years. Hell, one can even do sports with it; with aditional battery grip and En el 4 battery that enables 8 fps frame burst upgrade. Ofcourse it will cost you extra bucks, but no latter fx camera model (d610, d750, d810,..) with battery grip option doesn't offer you such fps burst upgrade nor 8fps speed. :-)
Hey, i found a D700 (body only) on ebay. Its in a really good shape and has 2k shutter count only. But here is the thing: its about 850 EUR = 930 $. Other bodys with lots more shutter counts sell on an equal price here in germany as well. Do you think thats a good price? Or should i wait for a newer fx model, so that the D750 or the D800e reduce in price?
Thanks for your awesome videos man.
Own one. Shot in 42c desert, shot in -25c snow. Dents everywhere, still shoots beautifully. Best paired with 24-70 2.8ED. Rock solid.
Hey there. Was looking at trying to get a full frame body. A used Sony A850 seems to available here at around US$350-$400. What are your thoughts on: a) the camera itself and b) against comparable Nikon bodies.
+j jacelon is that the budget? Nikon D7100 for $480 from Adorama factory refub as new :)
I have a D7100 presently and love it.
I was looking at getting a "full frame" as a second body.
at what budget and for what use? \
more info needed
cheapest budget possible.. lol
Lifestyle photography
What do you think about the D3s? Does d3s have better lowlight than d700?
very good camera, ill buy one all day long if cheap enough.............
.......and if its tied to a D700 ROFL
I have been at a photo shoot all day, i shot OVER 1300 pics today alone, and got a bit sunburned……… was finishing the shoot off at the beach here in Key West
Theoria Apophasis If they were the same price, which one? :P
depends on WHERE you ARE?
first camera? D7100 (or as an upgrade from a cheapie)
second (pro) camera? D700
oh I thought d3s was all round better if the same price? Is it too big and heavy or what?
no, i LOVE heavy , it has some very MINOR issues that make the D700 more beloved (by a sig. group of people), myself included.
I owned one for a short while, i have no issue with it.
Given the choice however, id always rather have the great D700
Hey..thanks for making this camera your top pick! I just purchased one, a move up from the D90 I have been using for years, basically because 1) I don't have the money to purchased a D4S, 2) shares some of the same stuff with with D90 (the bigger badder brother of the D90 and D300), and has some great features that even the newer Nikon FX cameras don't have (like the shutter on the eye piece). I am definitely an amateur trying to up my game...thanks for validating my decision!
The D700 in several ways is superior to the $6000 D4s.
So you already GOT the D700, or it on its way out to you?
Did you check the shutter clicks on your "new" D700 yet?
Shes a tank with a tight ass. A wonderful cammy !!!
I had a D4s for use for 2 months. It had very impressing low light and FAST continuous high shooting,.......but other than that theres, NOTHING impressive about that $6000 camera.
Dont "lovingly look" forward to a D4s, you have , in MANY ways , a superior camera in your D700.
Awesome D700 owner !!! winks
Theoria Apophasis Got it a couple months back....14K shutter activations. Works well, and it was a steep learning curve from the D90...lots of new menu items and settings to take advantage of. I shoot mostly in Manual, so I could jump right in, but the extra features like the multiple profiles are something I need take more advantage of. The only thin I need to do is send it in for a CLA...I know the sensor needs to be cleaned. Any recommendations.....send to Nikon direct, and authorized shop or one of thedozens out there that say they can do it as well as Nikon?
14k is nothing, thats a great low count.
Ohh, i bet it was steep from the D90!!!
did you download some of the USEFUL books on using the D700 off the torrent sites?
I do my own sensor cleanings, its really rather easy, and i posted a link on the guy that shows you how to do it.
But, ive spent most of my life fixing things, so im very used to do crap like that.
I wouldnt trust anyone clean the sensor but you once you watch a video on doing it , if you need the link, let me know.
Nikon of course can be trusted, but theyre high and SLOW.
Would you recommend me the D700 over the d7100 wenn I am mostly shooting Portraits and Landscapes? I don't give a shit about Video but I just really can't decide. I only have a 50mm lens but no good wide angle lens so I have to buy one eighter way. Which camera would be better for Portraits? (I got an d300 before)
both the D7100 and D7100 are $700, factory REFURB as new D7100 that is.
both are excellent for portraits. Your ultimate budget will be the same, FX or DX lens-wise, and the cameras will be essentially the same cost.
youd have a 90 day warranty with the D7100
and NO warranty with a minty used D700.
I assume youre upgrading from some MUCH simpler camera of some sort, in which case the D7100 would be the logical recommendation.
before you decide, see this video ::::
ruclips.net/video/Ye3kem5G8Qo/видео.html
Theoria Apophasis
Ok, thanks for the reply! I made my decision now.
One more question: what camera would you pick on your personal opinion? ;)
as a second camera or a FIRST and only?
Certainly the D7100 factory Refurb from Nikon sold by BH Photo for $699
its mint as new, might have 100 to 20,000+ shutter clicks (which is nothing at all).
theyre utterly 100% as new spotless with a warranty
I recently got one , now have 3 D7100s (dont ask!!)
Theoria Apophasis
As a new main camera!
kind words !
unworthy here
Had a d700 and a d300s a few years ago. Traded them both in for a d500. You can’t forget the color, images, contrast etc of the d700. Its December 2019 and I just added another d700 to accompany my d500. I don’t see a need to buy another body for a loooong time. The 500 can do 4k if I need to the 700 is hard to beat.
Do you recommend this camera over the D750 today?
Theoria Apophasis Am I better off getting a Nikon D700, or D7200 for Low Light Band Photography ? I can find both used in really good condition on B&H Photo for about the same price.
7200 for absolute certainly, no comparison
Thank You I appreciate it. I thought going with a Full Frame would be better but I can't afford a used D610 or D800. lol. oh well. time to make some money soon
Hey professionals and enthusiasts I have a d3300(dinky) and I'm actually looking for a better upgrade I want quality and bang for my buck! Would you still suggest this camera? I really like it and the review he did made me want to get it! Hahaha
i found a d700 with 4000 clicks and bought it based on your advice and that of others. The images remind me of those i took with my Dad's Kodak 35 shooting Kodachrome 25.
In the market for a FX Nikon since my first D100 died. Very good advice because I want a goood FX Nikon to go with my current F mounted Nikon lenses. Thanks.
Ken, I Just wanted to take a moment and thank you for all the amazing videos you put out for phototarded like myself Although i do shoot with a Canon currently I have always thought of them as my training wheels to understand "Poetry of light" I have always intended to get a Nikon when i felt i was ready to be more than a picture taker. thank you brother for pointing me in the right direction
Blu Oxygen thanks man!!!!!!!! whew im so worn out from setting up my old studio again!!!
ask any questions BLU
fist bump :P
Is it a good idea to upgrade d90 to d700 for the landscape photography ?
Alex Sasa , yes
I own both and they do feel a world a part. There is nothing wrong with the D90 at all, very nice camera...the only lens I have on it is the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8
Recently tried this camera alongside the d750 and I love the files that it produces more, the colours are stunning so much so I’m now looking at buying the D3 (same sensor) a sum 13 ish year old camera in 2021 purely based on this camera, 12.1 megapixels are more than enough and with post production in photoshop you can upscale your images if needed beautifully.
i have a nikon d2x and it still works like a beauty
Thank you for always being REAL with your knowledge and I and many others really appreciate it and what you have to say! Cheers!
chris shawver thanks man :P
tell me.. d700 vs d3 who's better ??
hands down D700
I own a D850 and looking for an FX for my wife. I am using have some decent glass and it is now the year 2018 And still Theoria's advice here hold's true! With decent glass a good photographer can do well with this equipment! Great presnentation! Loved this! Will be looking for one our selves my friend has one we tried one for a week! The images were awesome!
Great video. This is exactly what I was looking for. I've been learning on a D5500 for several years. I love it, but we've come up on some hard limits and it's time to grow. In 2020 the D700 is a well-revered option that won't fuck the bank. Plus they're everywhere now. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
Watching this in 2021. This is as relevant today, as it was 6 years ago! It's because of Ken that I have (and still use) a choice between D3, D4, and D700 for weddings today!
I love this video, hilarious, but unbiased crystal clear information. I've owned a D700 for less than a week...and let me tell you, I honestly can't wait to start using it. The only other DIGITAL full frame I have is the Sony A7II, I love it, but there are reasons I wanted a DSLR in particular. When the zombies are zoning in and you have to choose between a D700 or a baseball bat...enough said.
Great video.. I totally agree with the megapix, I upgraded from a D5XXX to a D7100 because I wanted to learn more, have more manual controls and i paid 6xx for it :)
hey ken,
im thinking of upgrading from a d3200 to a d7000 do you think that its worth the investment i dont want to spent more then $500 on a used body and i mostly do portraits and astrophotography. do you think the D7000 with make a difference? or are there any other cameras you would recommend?
thanks
+Willem Shattuck to the D7100 yes.
trade in the 3200 and the D7100 as new refurb is $620
ok sounds good thank you but does the d7100 have good low light performance?