Nikon D700: Basics user guide

[@liselottefrejdig1112]

At 13:49; The top contact is for an outside camera flash cable. The bottom is for remote control cable. Some cameras can also use it for a GPS unit. I don't know if the D700 can take it, so check it out. And on 35:25, it's a marker where the sensor is. Useful for close-up pictures. To calculate magnification scale for example. Best camera wishes Liselotte in Karlstad, Sweden.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for sharing Liselotte! Much appreciated!

[@terrygoyan]

That sensor plane mark is also where focus distance is calculated. In other words, when a lens gives a close focus of say 0.2 meters that is where the 0.2 meters is measured to. A lot of people think the close focus of the lens is the same as working distance. It is not.

[@BoBaLedinci]

Amazing series of tutorials. Just acquired second-hand D700 and your lessons are Gold-Mine, concise, well structured and carefully planned. p.s. At first i have tried going trough D700 manual, it has all necessary details but it is a rather thick booklet.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you 🙏🏻 kindly!

[@secarr09]

I've never seen anyone do such a thorough review on this camera!!

[@frederikboving]

If you want more, there is a full playlist here about the D700: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A

[@patricktidman1770]

Hands down the best videos on the d700 on KZbin. Informative, to the point and well organized, well done!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Patrick! If you want more, there is a few here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A (not all by me, so that should give some variation). The video about picture profiles is another one that many enjoy! All the best!

[@seamusmcatavie9433]

Hi Frederik. Like so many others, thank you for this video helping me to get to know how to use my newly acquired Nikon D700. I've got a lot more of your videos to watch before I really know how to use it properly!😊

[@frederikboving]

Great to hear! 🙏🏻🤗

[@its.justze]

Amazing tutorial. gonna watch a few times, just got mine D700.

[@frederikboving]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏻

[@peterwong1531]

I just bought a used D700. Going thru your videos, I learnt alot about the camera...you are indeed a great teacher...Thank you very much from Singapore.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Peter - much appreciated! Hope all is well in Singapore!

[@Shibbybro808]

Great video, thank you so much, just got a D700 in the mail and this video is exactly what I needed.

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻👍

[@ralphnevils1475]

Thanks for your time in creating this video. It has greatly assisted me in get up and running on such a fine camera.

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻

[@timtate226]

You did an excellent presentation; precise and informative. I've had a D700 for a year now and have used it quite often. But you clarified several features for me and revealed others I didn't know existed. Subscribed.

[@frederikboving]

Wow, thanks! I have 3 very long and boring videos where I take you through the entire menu system of the D700. They are informative at least, but not very entertaining. Good for evenings where you have troubles falling asleep :-D

[@MickBenjamins]

Amazing video, thanks for taking the time to put this together!

[@frederikboving]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗🙏🏻

[@tagagrande4095]

I just got mine a early this week from Japan through online selling. The manual is in Japanese so I had to resort to youtube. Thanks for this content. D700 buttons configuration is different from my entry level Nikon so this content really helps a lot.

[@frederikboving]

Nikon has made a good manual for the D700 in english and if you google it you can find a PDF version to download. Press Ctrl-F to open a search window and just type in what you are looking for. I know that many don't like to read manuals, but if you get fed up watching videos, this could be an alternative! Enjoy!

[@tagagrande4095]

​@@frederikbovingThanks a lot.

[@luisgomez159]

I like it a lot I think you cover many aspects but you did a very nice work thank you

[@frederikboving]

Thank you too! 🙏🏻

[@johnssaito8027]

Thanks!

[@frederikboving]

Thanks!

[@mwppak]

Thank you for your work and precious time spending on it. I just bought an old body and your video has been a great one!

[@frederikboving]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏻

[@romansivers]

Incredible! This is the most helpful and thoughtful walk through I have seen in a long time! Wow!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@linkage12000]

I am late to the party here but I just picked up the Nikon D700 with a AF-S Nikkor 24 to 70 AF lens and the MB D10 battery pack as I have been wanting to get back in to Photography. This video is very helpful, and I wanted to say thank you. I will be watching your other videos soon. Thanks

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing and best of luck with your D700!

[@johnsamuelmcelroy]

Quite a comprehensive guide! A little elementary yet useful video. I was able to purchase this gem of a camera in "good" condition from a trusted source just yesterday (Oct 2021) and it should come to me on Monday! It will be my first full frame camera and I feel grateful to find one of these in good condition. They are rare to find anymore.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you John! Yes, D700's with low shutter count are difficult to find, but I do still get comments from people that have found a good copy with a decent shutter count. If you want to know the D700 a bit better, here is a playlist with a lot of videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - hope it is helpful. All the best!

[@Jimmy_Maxwell]

Recently acquired my very first D700. Great video! Thank you kindly! Loved your humour too! Cheers from downunder.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Jimmy! Much appreciated!

[@keithholt2989]

The D700 and the D500 are the best Nikon cameras. I love the features of both but the D700 has all the common controls available as buttons or dials without having to go into the menus. Both cameras have features only found on professional cameras. They are Nikon legends and well worth the attention they get.

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing! I would add the D4 to your short list of Nikon DSLRs from the Nikon "DSLR golden age".

[@marthamoyers1712]

I just got this camera and so appreciate your video!

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻👍

[@milandragojlovich5500]

Very nice, polite, patient and pleasant presentation…be well!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Milan for your kind words!

[@judethat]

I received my D700 7700 shutter count yesterday, having always regretted selling my originally purchased one a few years ago, always missed it, replacement cameras from then did not come up to this one. Love it.

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing Judith! And good job finding a copy with only 7700 clicks on the shutter count - that is rare this day and age!

[@joehall7869]

I have been using a d3500 it is easy to use. I purchased my d700 with only 6k of clicks over a year ago. I have been intimidated by it. I am using your videos to get more comfortable with it. Being 70yo it seems it takes more time for me to learn change. Thanks for your videos

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for sharing Joe! Learning new stuff at the age of 70 is impressive in it's own right so please keep it up 👍. The D700 has a lot of options and features so I hope you zoom in on the ones that are important for you! Best of luck with learning the D700 and don't hesitate to drop a question if you get stuck sometime! All the best Joe!

[@suzannemullaney3205]

I appreciate your time and effort in making these videos. I have recently purchased a D700 and I am enjoying the camera very much.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Suzanne - much appreciated! And great that you take the time to get to know the D700. Many photographers just put the camera in Auto and hope for the best, so great you take the time. All the best!

[@MrAlvaroFurtado]

Educational video on the Nikon D700 camera. Thank you.

[@mohammedg.480]

Very informative user guide ! Many thanks !

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻🤗

[@davidmay8390]

This is an excellent guide and very helpful to me as I have just purchased a D700, and have begun learning how to navigate through the mechanical and software options. Thanks for your effort to create the playlist. Kindest regards

[@frederikboving]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for your kind words and best wishes for your photography work with the Nikon D700!

[@katelynn1318]

Absolutely amazing!! I am so looking forward to learning more through your videos. Thank you for creating these tutorials :)

[@frederikboving]

Glad you like them! 🙏🏻

[@munmelenfrance6710]

Thank you for putting together this and the other tutorials on the D700. I have just bought a used D700 and some of the functions are custom set - some of them I actually quite like anyway, i.e. the back button focus. Certainly this is really useful to help me go through the various settings. This is my first Full Frame and Nikon, my usual system is Fujifilm and Lumix. Thanks again

[@frederikboving]

Thank you! I have a full playlist with the D700 here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - it is not only videos by me, but also videos that I have enjoyed and learned from. Hope you will find the playlist useful!

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

what a great youtube video to learn my d700 that's on the way! excited.. thanks for this..

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻

[@carlweiderick]

Thanks! Great video! Very informative and helpful, as is your entire series on this wonderful camera.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Carl!

[@바다비늘]

I just got this camera so, this video is just so help for me. thank you sm👍

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻

[@czochan31]

I also just got d700 with nikon50mm 1.4G and I would like to thank you for all videos!!!!!!!!! I'll be watching them several times for sure!!! Have to say Great Job!!!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Mariusz, it is feedback like yours that keeps me going! Thank you 🙏🏻 so much 👏

[@czochan31]

@@frederikboving ... you very welcome ...this is not everything ...I also like you accent 😀🤟🏻

[@frederikboving]

@@czochan31 Ha-ha! 😂 Yes, I get that a lot! 😎

[@Phiggys]

This is without a doubt the best revue and informative user guide Thank you !👍🏻

[@frederikboving]

Wow, thanks!

[@koolgai1442]

This is a great great video! Thank you for taking the time to figure out this camera and then put this all together for us. Super appreciative of this 🙏🙏

[@frederikboving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@smokingxgunx]

Thank you very much for doing these videos. I really enjoy all of them. I just bought a D700 and very much appreciate the help you presented. You have a wonderful way of presenting the material in all your videos. Thank you again and be well. 🙏🏻

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for your kind words! I have a full playlist with the D700 here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - it is not only videos by me, but also videos that I have enjoyed and learned from. Hope you will find the playlist useful! All the best!

[@benjaminjacob6716]

Great video, thank you for the time and effort that went into making this!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Benjamin for your kind words!

[@j-man7577]

Perfect timing! Just got my d700 yesterday :)

[@frederikboving]

Good choice! I am sure it will not disappoint you!

[@secarr09]

You'll love the pictures from this camera!! Make sure you get the best Nikon and Tamron glass!

[@alexblaze8878]

Tokina 100mm 2.8 is one of the best macro/portraiture lenses for the 700. I use it with mine and it’s an excellent lens for the money.

[@830Video]

Same

[@IkeCantle]

@@alexblaze8878 Is the Tokina better than the Nikon 105mm f2.8 Macro that costs more?

[@rirby5]

Great Video Frederik. I just got a D700 and this is extremely helpful to get me oriented to my new camera. Thank you for creating!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for your kind words! I have a full playlist with the D700 here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - it is not only videos by me, but also videos that I have enjoyed and learned from. Hope you will find the playlist useful! All the best!

[@christopherhowell3209]

Thank you very much for a great video😊

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Christopher - much appreciated!

[@vzshadow1]

Thanks for the video. Though I shoot with a fully modern Nikon camera (Z8) if have just purchased this vintage camera. As I learn about it I continue to be amazed at it's capabilities. I will be watching your videos to learn more about this astounding photographic instrument. By the way, well done.

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻👍

[@vzshadow1]

Fredrik, I have tried to set up the D700 for back button focus. It seems that the AF-ON button is indeed focusing the camera. However, it still focuses when I push the shutter release button halfway. That seems to defeat the purpose of BBF. Do you have any ideas on how to eliminated the focus function from the shutter release button?

[@frederikboving]

@@vzshadow1 I asked chat GPT and this is the answer I got: "On the Nikon D700 camera, the focus function is typically assigned to the shutter release button by default. However, if you wish to eliminate the focus function from the shutter release button and use a separate button for focusing, you can change this setting through the camera's custom settings menu. Here's a general outline of the steps to follow: Press the Menu button on your Nikon D700 camera. Navigate to the Custom Settings menu (represented by a pencil icon). Within the Custom Settings menu, locate the Autofocus (AF) section. Look for an option called "AF activation" or "AF-ON button." Select this option to access the AF activation settings. Within the AF activation settings, you'll find different options for assigning autofocus activation to different buttons. Choose the desired button (e.g., AE-L/AF-L button or another button of your preference) to assign autofocus activation. Save the changes and exit the menu. By assigning the autofocus activation to a different button, the focus function will no longer be linked to the shutter release button. Instead, you will need to use the newly assigned button to initiate autofocus. Please note that the exact terminology and menu structure may vary slightly depending on the firmware version of your Nikon D700 camera. It's recommended to consult the camera's manual or refer to Nikon's official documentation for more specific instructions based on your camera's firmware version." Hope this helps.

[@olavisaksjoflot2932]

I must say Your videos are both informative and very well made! You have just persuaded me to invest in a Nikon D700, and I have found a specimen with less than 7K on the shutter. I´m an eager Nikon scooter, but so far only using DX/APS-C cameras. Keep up the good work - You have earned a faithful subscriber in me! 😊

[@frederikboving]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Olav! You can look forward to opening your first set of full frame images, it is so much better than aps-c imho 🤗

[@edc5338]

I just got my used D700 and your video did a terrific review of all the features and settings. I have watched your other videos also and the details you give are supern.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Ed, glad the videos were helpful!

[@kimc5750]

Thank you for your excellent D700 videos, I may survive this acquisition after all!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Kim! If you get stuck, don't hesitate to drop a question - happy to see if I can help! All the best!

[@kimc5750]

@@frederikboving Thank you!

[@odysseusreturns9133]

Switching from auto ISO to manual and back through a menu is an annoying feature about this camera and also my D7000. When the D7100 was introduced, this was achieved instantly by pressing the ISO button and turning the sub command dial. A big improvement i think, as I have been caught out several times.

[@frederikboving]

Agreed. The live view implementation also leaves something to be desired when compared to younger cameras.

[@JohnDoe4114]

Thank you, that was very helpful!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you John - much appreciated!

[@AWAMARRIAGES3-iu5ll]

tbis viseo is so educative. Thank xou so much. Ill lime to ask tve purpose of the camera, on the right hand side (of thr lens). Thank you

[@frederikboving]

Thank you 🤗 if it is the button to the right of the lens it is probably set up to give you a preview of the selected aperture. Try pushing the button while looking in the viewfinder to see the effect. Try with a large f-stop number to get the effect. 👍

[@digitaladvertisingmedia-da2616]

Love the video and also just got a D700 and wanting to learn how to take some great pictures.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for your kind words! I have a full playlist with the D700 here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - it is not only videos by me, but also videos that I have enjoyed and learned from. Hope you will find the playlist useful! All the best!

[@andre_micallef]

Well done Frederik. Excellent delivery and perfect timing as I just bought a D700 with a genuine battery grip for Eur300 together with the original boxes and all. It has 69K in terms of shutter count but as i was negotiating to buy the camera, I came across your videos and immediately clicked the 'subscribe' button. I own a Z6, Z6ii (just purchased it last week) a D850, a D4s and a D7200. The D700 was on my wish list as I've been reading about it's particular characteristics.. which through your videos I now somehow feel better about my purchase... and look forward to use it more often than not! I also had the DK-17 available and just ordered the DK-19 as I feel it's a 'must-have' for all Nikon pro cameras (have the Dk-19 on my D850 and D4s). Keep up the great work!

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Andre, very kind of you! Can I ask you what you think of the Z6 relative to the Nikon DSLR lineup you also have? I am considering the Z6 (pure GAS) but lack a "killer" argument. Right now, I need a new camera, like a fish needs a bicycle.

[@andre_micallef]

@@frederikboving how funny! Yes I know the feeling.... re GAS :) rest assured that the Z6 are great when it comes to vintage lenses. This is in view of focus peaking and IBIS which simplifies the shooting experience and you get VR on 30 year old lenses and more... so yes... I’d go for a Z6 for sure... another thing which I find super useful in the Z6 and D850 (which is missing in the D700 and D4s) is highlight weighted metering which mode achieves fantastic results for concert photography. I look forward to more content. Keep well!

[@frederikboving]

@@andre_micallef Thank you Andre! Matthias Burling (Swedish photographer) also speaks very warmly of the highlight weighted metering, so I am tempted by the Z6 also for that reason. Hmm. Thinking, thinking. If I see just a glimpse of a black Friday offering that spells Z6, then I probably will make the purchase... Keep well!

[@Paunwar46]

Great video and thanks. Been using Nikon since 1984. The D700 takes the cake. Off course I have other DX and FX Nikons....however I remain an amateur/enthusiast and love being so.

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing! You have about 35 years more experience than me!

[@tdalton854]

This really helped a lot. Thanks

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Tim!

[@cindyhewlett-taleski6600]

Excellent video

[@frederikboving]

@@cindyhewlett-taleski6600 Thank you very much!!

[@Praet0ri4n]

The socket you said about, one of them is PC Cord for studio flash and second plug is for cable release button like for ex. MC - 50.

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing Prætorian! You are absolutely right! At the time when I made the video I was not aware what the sockets was for, but I have later bought a remote for the D700 and it works like a charm!

[@georgecraft007]

For the Peak Design camera strap. I noticed that you fumbled with the left camera strap button when trying to remove the camera strap. I used to do the same thing until I installed a small self-adhesive rubber button foot to the plastic button. It's a small change that makes a big difference. It makes installing and removing the camera strap that much easier.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for sharing George! It is those tips that makes the life of a photographer so much easier, so much appreciated!

[@roycspary8923]

thank you for the inspiration, I am spectacularly broke but a d700 is on the way. most of the controls are familiar from my d 7200

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Roy! Hope you'll get a good copy of the D700 and that your finances will do better ever so soon! Take care!

[@sergiocarranza7256]

Great video, Frederick. Just bought my used D700 after thinking to only go lighter into micro four thirds, after finding references to this epic model and the great price to get a great used low actuations one. Mine is one the way to my hands but in the meantime learning from videos and yours, again, are very instructive. Keep doing.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Sergio for your kind words! All the best with your D700 - I am sure you will love that camera! Please let me know if you have any questions to the D700 - happy to see if I am able to answer! Take care!

[@sauravbasu8805]

How is the performance of that D700 ?

[@jonathanosbaldiston9282]

Very informative video - Thanks from Scotland 😊📷😊

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Jonathan! Much appreciated!

[@alexblaze8878]

Very informative video. Well done!

[@frederikboving]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@geofferyteoh1951]

Thank you , This is a great introduction for beginner :)

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Geoffrey!

[@graemekann4739]

Just brought D700 cheers !

[@frederikboving]

👌

[@clasijuls1]

you are the best .Thank you .

[@frederikboving]

Thank you! If you want more of the same: kzbin.info/aero/PLPjooVCTLG910wkb8TMrajbIHmA54MJ-A - All the best!

[@lesterbostwick9715]

Can't watch this all right now. But will in the next few days. And yes this video will be very good for me. New to this camera and photography.

[@frederikboving]

Hi Lester, I have added a detailed TOC so you can dive into the relevant parts without viewing it all. Hope it helps!

[@TechnikMeister2]

The D700 with its Panasonic sensor was designed so that you didn't need to do much post processing. I know portrait photographers who shoot raw with it and the images are almost good enough as they are. But when you combine the D700 and AIS and AF-D prime lenses with it, then magic happens. This was the camera that Nikon designed to seriously convert rusted on film shooters to digital. It took the D4S and D850 to come close to its quality output.

[@frederikboving]

👍

[@herbertandrewdutton]

My favorite camera, hope to try the Nikon Df also.

[@frederikboving]

I find the df to be very expensive 😳

[@herbertandrewdutton]

@@frederikboving me too, I am waiting for the price to drop or to find a good deal on a used one

[@frederikboving]

@@herbertandrewdutton Right. I find the used prices a bit eye-watering also; it is basically a D4 sensor, a D610 AF system - all wrapped in a retro package...

[@herbertandrewdutton]

@@frederikboving Yes, it's the retro thing I like, I don't have a D4 but I do have a D810 and a D610. I don't shoot video so I like cameras like the D700 and the Df.

[@foxterrain]

Great Video! Thank you for posting.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you too!

[@maikr2226]

Simple et exhaustif. Merci !

[@frederikboving]

Merci beaucoup!

[@JohnIverJørgensen]

Hi, I just bough a Nikon D700 yesterday. I haven't taken picture with a camera for 20 years. Do you have any recommendation as to which zoomlens i should buy. I'm thinking about a Tamron or Sigma 28/35-105 or maybe 28/35-70 - in the pricerange of about 4000 kr.

[@frederikboving]

Hi, I like this one: Nikon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF-D Review (CRAZY value for money!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqrEf35toriVi9E

[@andywillis9701]

i think the first instance of the live view was found on the D90 which preceeds the D700, and it was right above the D-pad.

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing Andy!

[@andywillis9701]

@@frederikboving don't take my word for it as i am not aware of any other camera before the d90 having it but i certainly used it on my old d90.

[@graemekann4739]

Hi hope your well. I've got a old 2000 24 -120 Nikon Lens. I hope this is ok for this camera my Friend?

[@frederikboving]

Hi, not sure what a 2000 lens is? Can you give a bit more details?

[@trojanhman8136]

Wow, thank you so much.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you!

[@gregorychernalis1958]

What CF card do you feel works best for the D700.... I have a brand new in box in July of 2022... Cant wait to get started... Thank you so much..

[@frederikboving]

Uh, not a big expert on CF cards. I used the one that came with my used D700 and it has worked fine. An 8GB card from ScanDisk. My only advice is to be careful when you instert the card in the card reader - the little pins easily get misaligned or bend if you are not careful.

[@Dogdogdoga]

Thank you

[@frederikboving]

Thank you!

[@vicpico1]

Awesome Video! Thank you

[@frederikboving]

Thank you!

[@MaurizioMoscatelli-photo]

great video

[@frederikboving]

Thank you Maurizio!

[@thomaseriksson6256]

I got the D700 last year when my D300 died after 14 year use. This year I got a D800E. I'm saving for a used D850 and AFS 24-70mmF2.8 E VR , AFS 70mm-200mmF2.8 E VR and an used AFS 400mm2.8 G VR with a 1.4*TC. Some of my old prime lenses will be soft on the D850. I have some problem focusing a Zeiss Planar 50mmF1.4 on the D700 and I have put a AFS 28mmF1.4 E on it but I'm testing the D800 first.

[@frederikboving]

Thank you for sharing Thomas! Yes, the D850 is an outstanding DSLR; the Northrups even say it is the best DSLR ever made! Not sure if that is true, but is certainly has got a lot of praise!

[@thomaseriksson6256]

​@@frederikboving It’s a simple choice, I'm 3 years from retirement and after that I cannot afford putting allot of money into new S-lenses. I can afford to upgrade to a Z8 camera with FTZ converter if it’s a good landscape camera. So getting a used D850 will probably give me 14 years of use. I have a D800E and a D700 today but they are old and I cannot trust them to function for 14 more years. So I’m upgrading during the next 5 years to an AFS 24-70mmF2.8 E VR and an AFS 70-200mmF2.8 E VR. Also I will get a 2nd hand AFS 400mmF2.8 G VR with a 1.4*TC III. My D300 broke down after 14 years of use and I got the D700 as a replacement last year but I was aiming for a D800E but I could not find it then so I got one this summer. I only have Zeiss manual prime lenses and Nikon primes, some with old screw drive AF as an AF 85mmF1.8 D and an AF 300mmF2.8 IF ED, the later will be replaced with a 400mm but I think I keep the 300mm also.. I still learning to use the D700 and its good to have it as a backup camera.

[@frederikboving]

@@thomaseriksson6256 Ok, got it. Sounds like a plan. The Northrups mention that the specs for the Z8 are not yet public, but they are looking very much forward to the Z8 as the name indicates it is the ML replacement for the legendary D850. When you have a lot of F-mount glass, you may want to consider the D780 as it gives the most modern camera for the F-mount glass (www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d780-review). Personally, I really like the D750 as it is a camera that just gets the job done and does not talk back. But of course neither the D780 nor the D750 will give you the resolution you have with the D800E, and if that is key, then the D850 or the Z80 is the viable options. Notice that the FTZ adapter is not the land of milk and honey, and that using it with a 400mm lens may feel a bit "wobbly" if you ask me. /frederik

[@thomaseriksson6256]

@@frederikbovingI'm used to the D300, D700 and D800E so D850 should be a god fit. The D850 is low in Mpix but I'm not sure how much I need. The Z8 will be expensive and it must be better than the D850 for landscape if I shall get it I rather put the money in a lens. I have a relative that use Z6ii+FTZ adapter+ AFS 200-500mmF5.6 E VR for bird photo since a year back. She switches from a D3 to Z6ii. The lens is heavy but it works for her and she is satisfied with the replacement. After thinking about what I shall get as a 200-500mmF5.6 E VR, a 500mmF5.6 E VR or an old 400mmF2.8 G VR with a tele converter I decided on the more expensive 400mm because I'm often take pictures at low light in woodlands and not so much at the bright sea. I think that I need a compact camera also so I attach a norm Zoom 18-55mm to a Fuji X-Pro 1 to replace my Panasonic LX5 but it has not worked yet as expected. I also have a Fuji X-T1 with 55-200mm that I use for wildlife photo but I hate that camera.

[@frederikboving]

@@thomaseriksson6256 The D850 is low in Mpix - I trust that was a typo? (46 Mpix). I think the speed argument for the 400mm makes a lot of sense to me although moderns sensors can be ISO stressed quite a lot before they add grain to the images. Yep, I am not a Fuji fanboy either. Amazing images, but the ergonomics is simply not something that agrees with my big hands. Best /frederik

[@michaelanderson5560]

Thank you!

[@frederikboving]

🙏🏻👊

[@miklosnemeth8566]

At 10:02 you are changing the exposure mode while NOT keeping the Mode button pressed, you just turn the back dial. How did you do that? On my camera I have to keep the Mode button pressed while turning the back dial to change exposure mode.

[@frederikboving]

It is Custom Settings menu, item F10, that does the trick. Switch from No to Yes, and you're good to go!

[@miklosnemeth8566]

@@frederikboving thank you so much.

[@IkeCantle]

@@frederikboving Thanks! I just changed mine after reading your tip.

[@RedHell2884]

Is it possible to use classic Nikon lenses (Ai-Ai is) with this camera, or any other Nikon camera? How can I understand Nikon lenses and their compatibility with Nikon cameras?

[@frederikboving]

Hope this post can help you along (ignore the Z-lens part): frederikboving.com/which-nikon-lens-type-should-you-buy/

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

Can you take photos in live view?

[@frederikboving]

Indeed! Nikon D700: Live view mode(s) walk through kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Lclqh5mLGjm5I

[@leonakari6343]

Hi, everytime when i want to take a picture i have too look in the small display and it annoys me how can i make it that the i just have to look at the screen before i take the picture

[@frederikboving]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Lclqh5mLGjm5Isi=YgP_l31EeVtoGM_P

[@__-xl1zi]

Almost 300 likes and only 1 dislike, this guy is great!

[@Proxi_Ex]

Hey awesome Video.. thank you a lot!! Quick question though. I'm doing a long planned safari soon and somebody lend me their Nikon D700 and I'm an absolute beginner in photography. What settings do you recommend me using (mostly gonna take photos outdoors obviously)? Also is the "fine" quality setting sufficient or would you advise me to use raw? And it only came with a 8gb sd card so I might get another one since raw only allows me to take like 250 pictures.

[@frederikboving]

Hi, if you don't do much editing of your images then RAW is not necessary. In RAW format the camera stores much more information per pixel and that gives you lots of options for e.g. saving details from dark or blown-out parts of the image, working with the colors etc. In JPG it is more difficult to work with the image in post, you quickly find that you run out of options - the image is "locked" to certain settings and you don't have much headroom to work with. So it depends on how much you want to edit. I recently shot a lot of JPGS because Tour de France came to Copenhagen, and I photographed the riders with a fast release (bursts) to see if I could get just one image that was OK in a series of shorts. And JPG worked just fine. And many say that the JPGS that the D700 produces are absolutely beautiful. Hope this helps! All the best!

[@Proxi_Ex]

@@frederikboving hey thanks for the detailed answer.. very much appreciated!! Gonna watch more of your vids to get a bit of a grasp of this camera before I actually have to make good pictures with it :) And yeah I do plan to edit my photos at least slightly afterwards.. So I might start with raw and see if I run out of space too fast and if thats the case switch to jpg. Luckily ill be able to transfer the fotos to my harddrive each evening to make space on the sd again.

[@roycspary8923]

tell me can you customize the function button to auto ISO?

[@frederikboving]

I have just sold my d700 so I cannot test it, but I would think you can add auto iso to 'my menu' and I that way round get it fairly quickly.

[@roycspary8923]

well my d700 has arrived and one thing confuses me, the slot for the memory card is huge, 43mm wide and 5mm thick. is there meant to be some sort of caddy or adapter to hold the card or is another type of card required

[@frederikboving]

You'll need a CF card. I have not heard of an adapter being available, unfortunately.

[@roycspary8923]

if i have worked things out correctly it is a cf card, but an unusually large one so I probably have a chance of finding one locally. thanks for inspiring my purchase looking at it i immediately fell in love with the controls. my first thought was this was all designed by a camera user I chose my d7200 because it had more direct access buttons in a better layout but the 700 makes the 7200 look clumsy and broken initially i though it was lighter than expected, years of using a f3 with motor drive perhaps, then I found the brick that masquerades as the battery and with that in the weight became wonderful thank you for inspiring me as soon as I got my 70-200 2.8D I realized that my dwindling interest was the gear i was using was the problem, I put it on my 7200 and took several photos from my usual chair in the lounge, no masterpieces but suddenly I was much more like the photographer i used to be so thank you for reviving my hobby. next pension pay is 2 days away and on that day I'll be off to town to see if I can buy a suitable card, even considering buying a second d700 not that I can really afford that, but love is irrational

[@PiyoZambia]

I just want to found out which one is better camera Nikon or canon please I need your help

[@frederikboving]

Both are great cameras. There are millions of photographers working with both cameras every day, and I think they are happy with their choice. I have noticed that portrait photographers seem to prefer Canon, and landscape photographers prefer Nikon, but it is in no way a scientific observation. I think the trick is to go wholeheartedly with whatever you choose and not look back at all. And instead focus your energy on producing some great images, which can be achieved with both cameras IMHO.

[@iansicmu1725]

Hello each and all. When updating the firmware do you have to upload them in numerical order? The current Firmware is 'A 1.02 & B 1.02' do I have to upload Firmware 1.03 and then the next firmware after that. Be nice to hear from you. I have purchased the 'Slide' and done the registration on your recommendation.

[@frederikboving]

Hi Ian, thank you 🙏🏻- the firmware update is a full package so you don't need to do incremental updates - just go to the latest version!

[@iansicmu1725]

I thank you for your help and of course the information on your video's.

[@frederikboving]

@@iansicmu1725 My pleasure Ian!

[@woodedape]

Have you bought any new cards for your D700? Do you find that 8GB to be enough?

[@frederikboving]

No and yes. I do not shoot in continuous mode with the D700 though. Have 32GB for my D4, but 8GB is plenty for my landscape-ish D700 photography.

[@keithmann1399]

Please could I ask, Those very thin cords on that peak design camera strap attachment , Are they Strong enough for the D700, lens and battery grip.

[@frederikboving]

Hi Keith, yes indeed - according to Peak Design they will hold 90 kilo! You can read about the Peak Design camera straps in my blog here: frederikboving.com/make-sure-to-get-a-camera-strap/ Just remember to change the anchors if the black chords starts to turn white.

[@deamonsnake1985]

Could you also cover a video using D700 with an external flash? I don't know, I have tried enough using a Godox 625 many times, but the images are never on point in P or A mode. On my older D90, all works superb with all TTL.

[@frederikboving]

Hi Faraz, it is on my list of video candidates - thank you for suggesting this!

[@IkeCantle]

Thank you for sharing. Lots of useful info. I didn't know how to remove the eyecup and what the "L" button is for...I have questions: What is the biggest capacity CF Card have you used? I only use up to 8GB. And how are the image quality compared to the D750?

[@frederikboving]

Hi Ike, the d750 and d700 are very different cameras. I use the D750 as my product photography camera and it does a great job - it also focuses in low light like no other camera. The D700 is to me more an artistic camera that I use when I want pictures to look like paintings or b&w with lots of pop. The D700 has 12mp and if you want to crop a lot e.g. if you shoot small birds, then the d750 allows you to crop more. I normally have a 8gb card in the d700 but I have tested my 32gb card as well and it worked ok.

[@IkeCantle]

Thank you. I've owned the D700 for a few years but have never been impressed w/ the photos. By studying your settings, maybe my settings are wrong. I also own a D7100 & I just loved the photos. I was going to sell the D700 but I'm now changing my mind. I love its solid build & easy access to change settings. Will practice more & will see if 32GB CF card will work. Among D700, D750 & D4, which one has the best image quality?

[@IkeCantle]

@@frederikboving Does the D750 focus in low light faster than the D4? Which has better image quality between the two?

[@frederikboving]

I would say the D4 cannot focus in extreme low light where the D750 does manage to do so. With regards to IQ I refer to my answer above.

[@deamonsnake1985]

Very informative video! One of the best ones I ever saw. I bought a used D700 with just 10000 shutter count last year; sadly now there is problem with aperture beyond maximum on all my lenses and it gives a Err in LCD. It is a electromagnetic aperture lever issue and cost a hreat-breaking €400 by Nikon Germany. Don't know if I should get it repaired or buy a used body again. What do you say?

[@frederikboving]

Thanks for sharing! A shutter count of 10t is very low, so you have a camera with much "mileage" left in it. However, the issue you report seems serious and EUR 400 is what a "new" D700 would cost you on e-bay. So I repairing the old one is almost the same as buying another. Do you have a good feeling that your current camera is solid and the issue with the aperture is a one-off case? Or do you more have a feeling that the issue is the first in a series, just like when you start repairing an old car, then the bills just keep coming? You run the risk that your D700 will give you new issues down the road, although it is known for its solid built quality. So, in short, though call! (I am surprised that Nikon Germany has offered to repair it - my understanding is that all support for the D700 by Nikon had stopped, but apparently not.)

[@deamonsnake1985]

@@frederikboving Thank you so much. I am humbled by your fast reply. I will try to get it repaired from Nikon authorized. Actually it is my first full frame camera and having it, even used was a dream come true. Emotions are clouding my judgement. Will keep you updated on my camera's health.

[@frederikboving]

@@deamonsnake1985 Thank you Faraz. Hope Nikon does a good job fixing your camera, and that it is the only issue you will have with that camera for a long time. Much appreciated if you keep me updated :-)

[@melvinch]

Does the D700 matrix metering work with AI-S lenses?

[@frederikboving]

It is a good question. I have tried to answer briefly here: frederikboving.com/nikon-matrix-metering/

[@TheSquirrelWhisperers]

I have one querry can you please let me know why to choose d700 instead d750 or d500 and also mirrorless camera are their to opt for z6 and sony m 7iii.

[@frederikboving]

Hi S K, I hope his link with give answers to most of your questions: frederikboving.com/which-enthusiast-nikon-dslr-to-choose/ Take care!

[@frederikboving]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Nikon_DSLR_cameras - you are very right! Have fixed it now - thank you for making this point!

[@willbooth2891]

Just wondering, is this camera good for long exposure photography on waterfalls?

[@frederikboving]

Hi William, I am not sure what the criteria for being a good waterfall camera actually is? It does have a bulb mode to allow you to leave the shutter open for a very long time, but most DSLRs do. It is also big and heavy to secure it is not moved that easily, but I guess the tripod you are using is just as if not more important than the weight of the camera. In terms of image quality, this camera gets a lot of praise for its color rendition and skin toning, but not sure how vital that is for waterfall shooting. Hope this helps, otherwise please get back to me.

[@alexblaze8878]

Absolutely a great camera for that.

[@eheheh3263]

How do you get the back screen to light up blue? I’m a beginner.

[@frederikboving]

Hi, hit the "info" button, bottom right on the back of your D700 camera.

[@roycspary8923]

the strange logo is a hangover from film. it is a spool of film with film coming off the spool as it would in the camera.this marks the plane of the film or sensor. so this is where you measure focus distance from hope that helps your videos are logical and clear, next pension payday I buying a d700 while I can

[@frederikboving]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Roy, good to have that explanation - makes it so much easier to remember!

[@georgesmith3022]

So this camera does not have an auto mode?

[@frederikboving]

It does, its called program mode (P).

[@smokeymc22]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has used the Tamron 150-600mm G2 with the D700. I was out today and had problems focusing in AF-C dynamic mode but if I switched to single point af it worked fine. Thanks.

[@frederikboving]

Hi, sorry, no specific experience with the Tamron lens. I have struggled with non-Nikon flashes on the D700 that works on more modern cameras like the D750. My guess is that because the Nikon interface is not "open source", the off brand vendors have to reverse engineer how the Nikon cameras work and they most likely only do that based on more modern cameras. But it is only a guess.

[@smokeymc22]

@@frederikboving I think it has to do with the sensors working best at f5.6 or faster in dynamic mode. At 600mm I am at f6.3. I am going to call Nikon next week to verify this but from what I read this is the problem.

[@frederikboving]

​@@smokeymc22 Thanks! Please let us know the outcome of the Nikon call - much appreciated!

[@smokeymc22]

@@frederikboving I talked to a Nikon rep, and since I use a third party lens they were not too interested in the problem I had in focusing beyond f5.6 in dynamic mode. I do not have the problem with the D500 used the same way so I am going to assume that what I read is correct, trying to focus slower that f5.6 can result in focusing issues.

[@frederikboving]

@@smokeymc22 Ok, noted, thanks for sharing!

[@amv2471]

Thank You!!!!!

[@frederikboving]

:-D