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Page 1 of 4 MELVILLE, N.Y. (July 1, 2008) – Nikon, Inc. today introduced the new
D700 digital SLR camera featuring a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon
FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical
to the size of 35mm film. Benefiting from Nikon’s legacy of imaging
technology innovation, the D700 offers both advanced and professional
photographers stunning image quality, accurate color reproduction and
revolutionary low light performance.
Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR
camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of
features and innovations in a comfortably nimble platform. In addition
to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates
Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon’s renowned 51-point auto
focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes
that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera's three-inch
high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikon’s
sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction
system.
Nikon’s flagship FX and DX-format cameras, the D3 and D300
respectively, established new benchmarks for digital image quality,
speed, and unmatched ISO performance. The D700 maintains this new
measure with exceptional overall image quality, broad tonal range and
depth, and extremely low-noise throughout its native ISO range of 200
to 6400.
“Nikon FX-format cameras have teamed with our strong lineup of
DX-format models to offer photographers unprecedented advancements in
performance and versatility along with the freedom to choose the format
that best serves their needs. Today’s introduction of the D700 offers
an important new option to photographers who need the overall
performance and imaging perspective Nikon FX-format cameras offer,”
said Edward Fasano, general manager for marketing, SLR System Products
at Nikon, Inc. “Nikon has developed a host of innovative technologies
such as the Scene Recognition System and Picture Control, incorporating
them into both FX and DX-format digital SLRs to ensure that
photographers can leverage the advantages of both formats seamlessly,
and achieve the end-results that best fulfill their photographic
vision.”
The legendary Nikon FX-Format CMOS sensor
The D700’s 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS image sensor provides
exceptional image quality throughout its remarkable ISO sensitivity
range. A large pixel size of 8.45 µm allows for an extremely low
signal-to-noise ratio and a wide dynamic range. The 12-channel readout
enables accelerated information transfer, allowing the D700 to shoot at
speeds of up to eight frames per second at full resolution (using the
optional MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack) and quickly write image data
onto the CompactFlash™ card.
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