Engineered so nothing gets in your way40-millisecond shutter responseThe <strong>D700</strong> works as fast as you do, enablingyou to capture the precise moments youwant. That’s why the shutter release timelag was cut to an industry-leading 40milliseconds (CIPA standard). Just composeand the camera will capture your subject’severy move — critical when shooting fastmovingsubjects.Comprehensively sealed against dust and moistureThe <strong>D700</strong> goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dust, and evenelectromagnetic interference. A meticulous, systematic series of O-rings and other specializedseals, combined with additional <strong>Nikon</strong> protective engineering, keeps you shooting when lessercameras fail.Durable, high-precision shutter unitTested on fully assembled cameras, the<strong>D700</strong>’s shutter unit has been proven through150,000 cycles under the most demandingconditions. <strong>Nikon</strong>’s exclusive self-diagnosticshutter constantly monitors shutter operation,confirming that it is operating at preciselythe designated shutter speed. Deviations arecorrected automatically, maintaining shutterspeed accuracy for more precise exposures.Precision-cast magnesium alloybodyThe <strong>D700</strong> features rugged, durable andlightweight magnesium alloy for the body,exterior cover, chassis, and mirror box, to protectthe advanced technologies within and ensureits ability to perform in the most demandingshooting conditions. <strong>Nikon</strong> also conducts severeanti-shock tests to assure robust reliability ofperformance. Magnesium alloy is also utilized inthe Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10.0.12-second start-up timeAs with all other <strong>Nikon</strong> digital SLR cameras,the <strong>D700</strong>’s power switch is convenientlylocated in front of the shutter release buttonfor natural, fluid operation. Start-up time hasbeen minimized to 0.12 second to ensureyou’re ready for every shooting opportunity.Mirror balancer for longerviewing timeWhen the shutter is released, the mirror cyclesup and down at a very high speed. <strong>Nikon</strong>'sunique precision mirror balancer instantlycancels mirror bounce by absorbing shock.As a result, the viewfinder blackout time andmirror movement noise are minimized.16
Function button enables instantshooting in NEFThe <strong>D700</strong> features a function button youcan designate for shooting in NEF. Whenshooting in JPEG and you decide to alsotake the next shot in NEF, pressing thebutton readies you instantly, without havingto access a menu.Easy-to-view camera setting displayAll of your settings are easily confirmed inthe large, high-definition LCD with clear,easy-to-read fonts. You can choose to displayinformation with black lettering against awhite background or vice versa. It’s alsopossible to set the camera to differentdisplays that match diverse ambient lightingconditions, and so achieve the ideal view forany situation.Info buttonPushing the info button twice takes youdirectly to useful features such as PictureControl, Active D-Lighting and NoiseReduction.Large, bright viewfinderPut your eye to the <strong>D700</strong>’s large circular eyepiece and rediscover why acamera’s viewfinder experience cannot be taken for granted. One lookthrough a <strong>D700</strong> confirms that superior viewfinder design is at the heartof single-lens reflex camera handling. The <strong>Nikon</strong> FX format and largepentagonal prism deliver a large, bright viewfinder image, making accurateDX-format cropcomposition easier for any shooting conditions. What’s more, the <strong>D700</strong>’sexpertly designed viewfinder enables skilled photographers to confirm focus visually, in either autoor manual focus mode.3-inch, 920,000-dot LCDThe large, high-resolution colour LCD monitordelivers bright, crisp image playback, withenlargements up to 27x (large-size images inFX format), for immediate and precise imageconfirmation. Each <strong>D700</strong> LCD is individuallyfine-tuned to deliver consistent, outstandingdisplay performance.Long-life batteryUsing the EN-EL3e, the same battery used inthe D300, the <strong>D700</strong> lets you shoot up to 1,000frames per charge (CIPA standard) thanks tointelligent power management. And by addingthe EN-EL4a in the optional Multi-PowerBattery Pack MB-D10, you can shoot up to2,900 frames. All power options enable you tomonitor the level of battery power and shotsremaining on a charge.Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (option)The optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, which uses one RechargeableLi-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e or eight AA-sizebatteries, is equipped with a shutter-releasebutton, AF-ON button, multi selector, andmain- and sub-command dials.Inspired layout, intelligentlyapplied ergonomicsThe <strong>D700</strong> gives you easy access, via buttons,to functions often required while shooting,eliminating the need for time-consumingmenu searches. The size and layout of allbuttons and dials have been optimized toreduce the chance of error. They’re alsoconsistent with <strong>Nikon</strong>’s other professionalD-SLRs to make the use of multiple cameraplatforms substantially easier.17