Thanks to Anderson Tan of Columbia Digital for lending me a brand new Nikon D700. I had the opportunity to explore the possibilities with this pro DSLR! So where do I begin? All I can say it's the perfect DSLR this year: full-frame sensor (FX), superior image quality at ISO 3200, very reponsive, built like a tank, onboard flash, comfy ergonomics, etcetera. If I would nit-pick then I will look for 1080P HD video capbilities-but this is a specialist tool devoted for stills. Maybe the next upgrade will incorporate video (D800?). Watchout for Mr. Tan though as he enhances his photographic eye with this DSLR in tandem with famous local photogs as his personal mentors! Anyway, as a bonus, this D700 will help any crappy f/5.6 lens produce bright photos. I outfitted this DSLR with an old Sigma 20mm f/1.8 AF-D lens and, boy I could shoot downtown at night hand-held! Now try a Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 and focus via Live View at night...
GEAR TALK: Nikon D700 Review!
Thanks to Anderson Tan of Columbia Digital for lending me a brand new Nikon D700. I had the opportunity to explore the possibilities with this pro DSLR! So where do I begin? All I can say it's the perfect DSLR this year: full-frame sensor (FX), superior image quality at ISO 3200, very reponsive, built like a tank, onboard flash, comfy ergonomics, etcetera. If I would nit-pick then I will look for 1080P HD video capbilities-but this is a specialist tool devoted for stills. Maybe the next upgrade will incorporate video (D800?). Watchout for Mr. Tan though as he enhances his photographic eye with this DSLR in tandem with famous local photogs as his personal mentors! Anyway, as a bonus, this D700 will help any crappy f/5.6 lens produce bright photos. I outfitted this DSLR with an old Sigma 20mm f/1.8 AF-D lens and, boy I could shoot downtown at night hand-held! Now try a Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 and focus via Live View at night...
