rayyan
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As usual, I'm a few steps behind the latest and greatest technology. I picked up a D700 today that is like new (~900 actuations) to use with my AIS Nikkor lenses. I've been so happy with the D2X, I figured a Nikon FF DSLR was the logical next step. I suppose the AIS lenses won't measure up to the 36mp D800, but for me, 12mp will usually be enough. A gloomy day here, but here's one of the first shots.....with a 55mm Micro-Nikkor.
Gotta say.....I sure like the sound of those Nikon shutters.
Gary
Ben, these are lovely captures. The D700 is as good a cam as any and better than most if one compares like to like.Another one of my usual "test subjects".......
The D700 images are looking very good and I'm really happy with how easy it is to get accurate focus with the AIS lenses. The focus confirmation seems to be spot on.
D700 and AIS 55mm f2.8 micro-Nikkor
My only issue with it is the bulk and weight..only when compared to the others on the market currently.
Print size: do the maths. > 12" is easy.
AF..second to none. Manual as good as any with the focus confirmation too!
Lenses: I mostly use manual Zeiss. The cam has never let me down.
Protection: a prosumer body, better than most.
Low light: Talk is cheap here. The best low light performance..period.
Useage: What can't it do? Except video, which I do not need.
Congratulations on getting this cam. It still remains one of the best Nikon or
any other cam manufacturer ever produced.
The 55/2.8 macro is one superb piece of glass!!
A D700 + a ZF 50 0r 35 and a 100mm, I really do not need anything else.
Except someone to lug it all day. But for a few hours at a time..no contest.
All of us have opinions ( on everything!! ). Use the camera. Push it to its limits. Go to a dimly lit bar
go to a sporting event, go on safari, take it in the rain and dust, snow, mountains, sea and desert.
Throw it in the back of a 4x4 over rocks for hours. Use it in the studio. Portraits, macro. I have done it all
and the only issue I had with it was the CF reader went bad after years of rough use. 1 week to repair.
Cost less than a 100$.
Regards.
