Nikon D700 Unboxing

[@Dngrov257]

Bought mine about a month ago. I just love it!

[@slr7075]

A legendary camera. I still use mine and the images that the D700 produces gets me everytime.

[@SkylerKing]

What do you primarily use it for?

[@samanimeguy23]

Same...I used it with the 28mm f1.8G lens...gives images a real 3D look

[@samanimeguy23]

Lucky to get at that price !

[@manugeee]

At the time people started running around with their Canon 5D II straps, I was really envious, because my 350D had no writings and I was a poor student that could not afford more. Nice to hear that I can become a cool guy now by wearing one of these old things. 😊🎉

[@edc5338]

You're gonna love it! I own 3 and waited to get ones that were pristine with low SCs and great prices. All of them came with MDs and accessories. I have a D850 but use the D700 more often. The color rendition from the Mitsubishi (?) sensor is superb. Noise even at 3400 ISO is pleasing. Have fun!

[@datfly3034]

My first DSLR was a D700 that I bought new for about AUD$4000 - it was my all time favourite camera and always regretted selling it. After getting caught up in an endless upgrade cycle for the past 10 years, I’ve sold all of my Canon RF gear and I’m re-buying a D700 and also a D3s. It’s all I need and I want to stop buying new gear.

[@rameshjn]

It is a legend. Congratulations.

[@SkylerKing]

Thank you. I am very excited.

[@arthurm9404]

Nice congrats; i lucked out and got mine last year very lucky find $200 & only 1800 shutter acutuation!! Apparently sirting in a drawer for years! Flawless joy D700

[@grabedigger]

Ohhh man, you wouldn't believe. I also wanted this camera so bad! Bought mine today for 300€ in near mint condition and 12 thousand shutter cycles...Been a Canon shooter since I've started this photography endeavor, this camera is crazy good even in today's standards. I am stoked and hoping for it to arrive as soon as possible! Pairing it with a 50 1.8 D and have fun with the colors.

[@vladepast4936]

Agree! Colors coming from this camera is unreal, I was a Canon shuter for 25 years, now SOny but I always wanted to get this camera. COngratulations! I'm still looking for one...

[@SkylerKing]

I remember when these were still expensive. Then I watched the price drop lower and lower, to a point where (here locally) you could pretty routinely find them for around $200 or $250. Then, suddenly, they were getting harder to find and the price started to go up again. I was worried I might never get one. Can't wait to put this one through its paces.

[@villegas24]

Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish with that beauty

[@SkylerKing]

I can't wait!

[@morrisyang4255]

Wow! A legend of simplicity and rough. No camera since the d700 has these two qualities. Noise point and white balance

[@SkylerKing]

I just started editing the first photos, today. I'm happy with what I see.

[@michazapart7646]

PS. I'd also suggest having a look at the legacy Nikkor AF-D lenses (especially 24/2.8, 35/2, 50/1.4, 85/1.8) - they go extremely well with this beauty :)

[@SkylerKing]

I've used the 35mm and 50mm af-d lenses. I haven't tried the 85mm but I have heard a lot of good things, such as very fast and accurate focusing, etc. I will be keeping an eye out for them.

[@datfly3034]

Definitely, I’ve had all of those except the 35mm - they’re all great value.

[@pratipkarmakar01]

6D vs D700 love to see in future😊

[@SkylerKing]

Absolutely will do!

[@dedu86]

I have a d700 and is very good and the pictures 😊

[@p_adam19]

Congrats, bought a couple of them from an estate sale untested without a working battery, one had 40k shots in great shape, but the other looks completely new. Worth it 100%, love the files. AF-S 50/1.8G is a great lens to use with it, had to sell it with the other body, I will probably get another as it is just hard to find anything similar at that price range.

[@Cotictimmy]

Brilliant Buy. Looking forward to your shooting it and assessing its output. 😀

[@SkylerKing]

I've been loving it. Just used it for a wedding, yesterday.

[@terencelaubach6565]

I bought a D700 about a year ago after using a Nikon F2 I bought in 1974 while in the service. I wanted a digital camera that used the excellent Nikkor lenses I have. Good solid camera that works just fine, making pictures every bit as good as the ones made by my more modern Fuji and Leica cameras. Again, it uses that beautiful and affordable Nikkor glass. Congratulations and have fun!

[@SkylerKing]

I love hearing stories like this, about someone who bought a camera and not only used it, but used it for many years. I would have to agree on the Nikkor lenses. Especially the old manual focus stuff. I even owned a lot of the old Nikkor-Q lenses and was amazed by the image quality.

[@michazapart7646]

Excellent camera, you'll be happy 😀 Congratulations!

[@platino536]

I really wish I could have this

[@colinhendry3]

Nice one. Welcome to the club! 🎉

[@SkylerKing]

Happy to be here

[@romansivers]

Hi Skyler! I’m sincerely really excited for you! Congratulations! I frequently think about your D3s review - in my opinion one of the best reviews on KZbin- and now that you bought a D700 I’m looking forward to seeing your reviews and feedback of it. Once again, congratulations. Cheers from Canada!

[@SkylerKing]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. It will take some time before I am able to give a proper in depth review of the D700, but it is time I am looking forward to spending with it.

[@peterjohnson1845]

should be similar to the D3s@@SkylerKing

[@herbertandrewdutton]

My favorite camera!

[@maxvandenbergnl]

Great to hear how excited you were to unbox this, I've had this exact same feeling when I recently purchased my 5D classic. I've always been a fan of Nikon image quality but I've also hated the way their camera's handle and operate, there's something to the button/menu layouts that doesn't resonate well with me. Can't really put a finger on what exactly is that makes me feel this way. Also the reason I prefer to use Canon systems over any other to this point. That being said, after watching this video I'm kinda curious to how a D700 feels and operates, it might be the odd one out and surprise me in ways I did not expect. Looking forward to your upcoming D700 content :)

[@SkylerKing]

You sound similar to me. I have owned a lot of Nikons. I have really liked the output (and loved it, with some of them) but generally speaking, aside from being happy with the image quality, I don't really like most of their cameras. The ergonomics, menus, button layout, etc, just isn't intuitive for me. Sure, I get "used to it" but it never feels "right". The D3s is the only Nikon I ever owned that, despite being a Nikon, felt nearly perfect thanks to it's layout and controls. It really could go either way with this D700. I guess I will brace for the worst and hope for the best.

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

Congrats on your new camera. Everything worked out awesome for you. I can relate to your experience. Since 2016, I wanted a 7D Mark II. When I had the money, I didn't have the time to shoot with it. When I had the time, I didn't have the money. Over the years, I looked at a number of 7Ds, but there always seemed to be something that got in the way. For example, the seller was sketchy or a CF pin was bent etc. This fall, I finally found one that ticked all the right boxes and the deal was good. I'll never know why it took the time it did to get my 7D2, but it was worthy the wait.

[@SkylerKing]

The waiting seems annoying or frustrating, but has a funny way of becoming one of the best parts of the story when we think back on it. I am glad you finally got the 7Dii. Did it live up to your expectations?

[@CanoeToNewOrleans]

That's a good point. The story wouldn't be as good if I had bought the first 7D2 I saw. Yes, I'm happy with the camera. In fact, it's a better than what I was hoping for. I was looking for a camera with 20 000 to 50 000 clicks. The one I found only had 8700. The guy at the camera store didn't know its background, but he figured it was probably an older guy with some money who first bought it in order to have a good camera and he probably sold it to upgrade to mirrorless. The former owner didn't use it much so there's hardly a scratch. I bought it to shoot hockey games. The frame rate will help capture action shots while the anti-flicker will come in handy for games under artificial lights, which is what most rinks have. @@SkylerKing

[@samuelsmith6804]

Nikon DSLRs I have loved, used to own, have now parted ways with but would highly recommend. D810, D3, D3S, D7200, Nikon DSLRs that I have either once owned or used but never fell in love with, some good, some not so much. D750, D5, D5100, D300, D3x, D2, D90, D3400. Nikon DSLRs that I have never tried but would really like to. D610, D850, D6, D4 Nikon DSLRs that I still have, would never sell and rate as my favourite. D4s, D500, D700. I

[@JesusLuengoMoraga]

The market value does not do justice to the true value of the camera. But that's always good for us. Those of us who appreciate the symbolic value of the Nikon D700 are much higher.

[@davyboyo]

Excited for you man, the D700 seems to be the spiritual brethren of the 5D so I look forward to hearing more about how you like it comparatively. Of course you may feel that they aren't comparible and that would be equally interesting to hear about. I look forward to visiting China myself someday to experience the culture and hopefully visit the great Tea plantations and participate in Gong Fu tea sessions. Cheers from Aus

[@SkylerKing]

I am excited to get more familiar with the D700. I am very curious about how it will compare to the 5D Classic, since they have similar legendary status. I have intentionally avoided China for a variety of reasons, only spending considerable time in Hong Kong (many trips over several years) before the CCP started screwing things up over there. I have only been back to Hong Kong once, since then, and didn't like what I saw.

[@davyboyo]

@@SkylerKing that's such a shame to hear, I feel for the population who must live and work under this oppressive system. Hong Kong certainly looks like an epic photography destination but perhaps I will look more closely at Taiwan as a destination in preference, still lots of great Tea plantations to visit there in Taiwan too 😊

[@SkylerKing]

Oh, absolutely. Taiwan is very serious about tea and seem to have their own unique spin on "tea culture" along with the typical, more traditional things you would expect. In fact, one of my wife's uncles own a tea farm/business and his tea is some of the best I have ever tasted.

[@davyboyo]

@@SkylerKing how cool, extra special when you have a family connection to that tradition as well! Thanks for sharing and I'll keep an eye on the channel for new videos as usual 😊

[@KlemenPrepeluh]

Excellent buy!😊 enjoy, I'm happy for you!:)

[@SkylerKing]

Thank you! I can't wait to live with it for awhile.

[@AAhmed_Alii]

I am also wanting one!! Congratulations 👏🏻

[@SkylerKing]

I hope you get one! I was starting to worry that I might never get one, as they are now starting to get harder to find.

[@AAhmed_Alii]

@@SkylerKing thank you! 😇

[@grumbirky]

I have two of these that I used for weddings, events and lots of things for about a decade. Love them. I now shoot with a D850 and Z6iii, but still use a D700 for non-pro stuff. Only thing - I don’t need two, so shall I sell one, or just keep as I won’t get that much for it?

[@motionoftheocean7524]

Hey, hi... Can you tell me if it can take good telephotos?...which lens should i consider if so?...

[@grumbirky]

@@motionoftheocean7524Yup! I still use my old 80-200mm with one, still get cracking results. Used the 70-200 VRII for weddings, and got amazing results 👍🏻

[@sauloferreiraangelo4357]

Congratulations! 😀👋👋👋

[@SkylerKing]

Thank you!

[@954mbp]

Nice price, I have three of these cameras, I bought them all defective and I was able to repair them.

[@SkylerKing]

Nice. It's handy to be handy.

[@mike_burke]

Hey Skyler, do you have there a museum of classic cameras in Taiwan? You could exhibit classic typewriters too….something for the future/for you to build towards perhaps?

[@SkylerKing]

That would be cool. There are many guys here that have very impressive collections (of both typewriters and cameras).

[@jimgraves4197]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Nikon D700 ownership, Skyler. I adore mine and will never part with it.

[@SkylerKing]

I have really been enjoying it, so far. It is actually reminding me of some of what I loved so much about my D3s.

[@aliskandari]

Oh, I miss my D700. There have never been a true successor nor a replacement. D800s were different. Z6III maybe... Or Z8

[@SkylerKing]

I feel like the Z8 is the spiritual successor to the D700. The D3 was a revolutionary jump for Nikon, then they came out with the D700 which was 95% of the same camera in a smaller body at a lower price. Jump forward 15 years and you have the Z9 being a revolutionary jump forward for Nikon. Then they released the Z8, which is 95% the same camera in a smaller body with a lower price.

[@aliskandari]

​​​@@SkylerKingagree, Z9/Z8 case is very similar to D3/D700. And modern AF technology finally came to the point where I can use the classic DSLR (or even SLR) "point-focus-compose-shoot" technique again 😅 so handling Z8 is indeed may be considered somewhat similar to D700. Anyway, happy shooting with your new good ol D700

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

Colors are great if the WB is setup well or adjusted perfectly in PP / other than that it’s a great camera, it feels like a digital Nikon F100. Nowadays with AI noise and detail enhancements I am pretty sure these things old cameras will have a second life. I still process my old NEF files on the older software called CNX2 - it’s very easy to use and has the Nik U point technology

[@SkylerKing]

I owned and loved an F100, so that is good to here.

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

@@SkylerKing I still use mine every holidays, I got my first mint F100 for only 38 Canadian dollars at the thrift store (fancy neighborhood 😅)

[@SkylerKing]

Woah, that is a killer find! I thought I got a good deal on mine when I bought it off a friend for $165...

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

@@SkylerKing it’s a killer deal indeed ! I couldn’t believe my eyes when Input the AA batteries in it … I then got a second F100 for around 160$ too, and the D700 for about 250$ a year ago !

[@DrZeeple]

Welcome to the club!

[@timotheemohr2805]

I agree with Max, I got a D700 a few months ago after using my favorite Canons (1ds II and 5D), and although the output is quite nice I just don't love the controls. I always feel like the menu is a hassle to navigate through also. There's nothing more straight forward than the old Canons for me. Another thing is for some reason I don't quite like the way greens look on Nikons, they're almost like a highlighter green in some cases. But low light is incredible on this camera. Good overall but not a favorite. I thought I'd ask, have you tried the early 1d series? They're built like absolute tanks, better than the 5D series. I was very impressed by the 1ds II from 2004. I actually like it more than the 5D Classic for its special smoothness yet great sharpness, and incredible colors. Skin tones are always very good. It became my go to studio camera. I'd definitely recommend giving it a go as it retailed for 8000 originally and I got mine for 100€..

[@SkylerKing]

I have been wanting to get a 1D series camera for years, came close to owning one a few times, but it hasn't happened yet. Of course, I want to try the original 1D for the Kodak CCD (primarily). But really, I have have seen and heard so many good things about all of the 1D series cameras that I would like to try any of them.

[@timotheemohr2805]

@@SkylerKing Ah yes the original 1D.. I'm also keeping an eye out for one of those but they've become quite rare. Anyways, definitely go for one of these cameras if you can but make sure you get the charger bundled if it's one of the early models😅 they're hard to find on their own!

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

Where did you buy it from? I just bought a D200 but I checking eBay frequently for a d700.

[@SkylerKing]

From a local seller, here in Taiwan.

[@branbulgarski3575]

You are a wedding photographer in Taiwan?

[@SkylerKing]

I am not, no. I have photographed weddings, here, but the guy I bought this camera from is a full time wedding photographer.

[@lil_dishu]

i promise you it is worst camera in 2024 😑 i own it and yes it is worst camera

[@SkylerKing]

Wow, really? I am legitimately curious to hear why. What was your experience?

[@52701970]

He is a troll. Image quality is important. What the hell are you comparing it to?