WAJDA PHOTO - Nikon D700 in 2024

WAJDA PHOTO - Nikon D700 in 2024
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[@jimmydetaeye8402]

shooting D700 since july 2009 and now own 5 ! still enjoying shooting and it still delivers !

[@kennethwajda]

Excellent!

[@RickL.-zn4ur]

Do you use it professionally??

[@davymike761]

I bought one 4 years ago for a little under $400 and the IQ and build quality blew my mind right away. Even still today with the grip on it and the right lens nobody will question you and you cannot beat those harddrive friendly, 12mp files. The camera is a total joy to shoot and it’s easily stil a great choice for a professional wedding/portrait photographer. And then some.

[@KenJencks]

I have a Nikon Z6 and the Nikon d700. My go to camera is the 700.

[@kennethwajda]

Nice!

[@nunop6606]

Still today I use my D700. It's a unique camera. It makes any photo better.

[@kennethwajda]

Right???

[@Cotictimmy]

Came out in 2008 (just like my D3x) both fabulous cameras! 😀

[@kennethwajda]

Yup.

[@csmotores4365]

d700 + 35mm f2 AFD, match made in heaven

[@LupusAries]

So is a D700+35-70mm F2.8D....😉

[@dance2jam]

Ya know, the only objection I have to YouTUbe reviewers, Kenneth, is when they 1. don't take the time to get even the most basic information correct (i.e. launch date July 2008, not 2010 or 2012) - a simple "google search" prior to uploading a video would reveal this and 2. failing to point out any of the potential downside (i.e. servicing the camera for parts). Other than getting a potential bargain (I own the D700 - and purchased it used), this really a compelling case (i.e.no photos or case use). Every camera has strengths and weaknesses - I didn't really see any evidence of either here. Point is, I'd love to hear something new about the D700 (i.e. revisited) and I believe Martin Castein did such a review with photos last year. Glad your mother's advice paid off, but this seemed to be more a video about shopping for bargains that the D700 per se.

[@kennethwajda]

This isn't a review site, in this case it was about how I find things in the current day that are good to still use. That was the point of this. Not about anything else. Sorry it wasn't what you were looking for.

[@datfly3034]

@@kennethwajda exactly. You’re just talking about what a great camera this is, even after all this time. The fact that it’s older than you thought just makes it more awesome!

[@JacksonPine-y8c]

There is no point in listening to Ken. He's got issues. He doesn't prepare for his blogs, doesn't know how to provide a decent back drop for his little talks about how he bought his Leica for $23.64 at the pawn shop(after getting the guy to come down from $50). Ken is all about being cheap. It's definitely not about photography.👎

[@denisnicholson2528]

Got mine with a beat up body. All rubber grips need to be replaced and the battery door is broken off. However, it still works and the images they produce are phenomenal. I took portraits for my family with the D700 and the 135 F2 DC and the images are amazing.

[@kennethwajda]

Sweet

[@rongrantga]

I love my D700. Paired with the Nikkor 105mm Micro f2.8, it's my favorite spring and summer flowers combo.

[@Newrivergraphics872]

Shoots film like quality and deep saturated colors! I love my 700!

[@BeingWolfy]

I still have mine. The D700 is my main full frame digital camera. I love it, and love the colors that come out of it. You got a great deal on it, but you always find the great deals. Btw, I received your zine yesterday. I'm really enjoying it.

[@kennethwajda]

Great you still use yours. And glad you like the zine! I'm so glad I made it.

[@kimc5750]

I just love mine; it’s a chunky boy! The D700 seems to pair well with D series AF lenses which is great. Also with AI/AIS MF lenses. You snagged a real deal!

[@BlueRidgeEd]

This 2008 released "jewel" came into my life last year for about $125 USD with only 100 actuations. Yes, good things can certainly come to us unexpectedly. Thanks for the video, Ken!

[@DI-cm5xc]

Thanks Kenneth. I have 2 D700s and they still get regular use. I believe the elephant in the room now days when using these older sensors is modern editing software. I find the D700 files work great when using super resolution in Lightroom Classic. Although rarely needed for most uses, the 48MP files created from super resolution can, in my experience, rival my D850, especially in well lit scenes with average dynamic range. If you don't need the high res files, which I find to be the case most of the time, then you have smaller files that just fly in the editor.

[@TimSr-d8d]

Nice photo chat. Excellent camera. Nothing like the thrill of stumbling across a nice surprise for a great price.

[@datfly3034]

D700 was released in 2008, which makes it even more impressive!

[@michaelschimpf267]

Awsome camera released in 2008. My favorite and most used of my three digital Nikons. (D3x- D500 the others -all good guys )

[@Dngrov257]

I just bought one!

[@kennethwajda]

Nice! What's old is new again!

[@robinlennon4752]

I've moved to the lighter Fuji system as I've got older, however as I still kept my manual Nikon lenses I decided to buy a D700 last summer just as a minimal outlay 1 camera 1 lens FF option. Really good choice when you don't want to break the bank but want a quality reliable camera. As DSLR prices continue to fall I find myself eyeing the higher resolution D800 which I think is now reaching bargain price territory compared to the modern era high resolution cameras at several multiples higher price with a host of advanced features I don't actually need as a stills only shooter.

[@herbertandrewdutton]

My favorite camera!

[@M4TR1X]

started with a D5300, then upgraded to A73, dislike it, bought R6. Happy with it but its have flaws, the plan is to get a D850 + D3 for photography and a FX3 for videos

[@kennethwajda]

That'll be a great setup!

[@sivakumarsathiamoorthy6583]

Great post. I currently use the Nikon D700 and nails my shots perfectly most of the time.

[@utube321piotr]

Kenneth, the D700 was released in July of 2008, love the camera, incredible colors.

[@kennethwajda]

Ah, thanks for the info!

[@JaredTremper]

100% agree. At my local camera shop I recently traded a lens I was never going to use for a D300. The D300 is good enough for Chicago street photography when I prefer not to risk my D850 (especially when I’m alone).

[@JimMelcher]

I paid $109 last week for a d300, and I am loving it! Most fun I’ve had with a camera for a good while, and the results are excellent.

[@JaredTremper]

@@JimMelcher yes, indeed. I also picked up an even older D60 equipped with a CCD sensor. Those colors are so nice straight out of camera - I don’t feel a need to shoot RAW with it.

[@JimMelcher]

@@JaredTremper that’s so funny-I found a D40 that I like a lot as well. Size is a factor too-they’re both very compact.

[@kimc5750]

It’s my baby! 🩷🩷

[@kennethwajda]

:-)

[@tonylopez2424]

HI STILL USE MY NIKON D700 AND D7000 WITH MY NIKON F WITH A POWERCON 36S BATTERY PACK GOOD OLD CAMERAS

[@CRJines]

I have two of them.

[@slr7075]

D700 legendary!

[@Bikegypsy-Studio]

The way this camera renders images is insane

[@kennethwajda]

Yep, so good.

[@marcelosrocha]

Boa noite senhor Kenneth, ouvi falar da Nikon D700 em 2018, ao comprar o livro do fotografo Denis Dubesset (Os segredos da Macrofotografia Criativa, da editora Senac-São Paulo/Brasil), ficou muito curioso sobre essa camera e estava para comprar uma, mas como desejo fotografar esportes e vida selvagem, ela não tem a velocidade que preciso, mas todos falam muito bem dela. Abraços, Sucesso e Deus abençoe.

[@edwardekman9832]

Still got mine and has been my most used camera until I went and got the Z8.

[@kennethwajda]

Nice.

[@danielbdbe]

i have a Nikon bought new and it works perfectly ! I travelled with it in past few years and made superb lanscapes pictures . your mother gave you good adavice ! my father taught me the same . thanks for your videos

[@jp3576]

Funny, been considering this camera as a backup since my main camera’s going in for a service and the price point’s making it very tempting. I wonder how the 12mp full frame compares to a 24mp aps-c sensor?

[@pjc3163]

Just buy it, you won't regret it. I shoot up to ISO 6400; no problems. Colour? Best in the business!

[@edc5338]

I own 3 of these cameras. The activations and prices were so low I couldn't resist. The color is unique. Even though I own a couple of newer Nikons, I tend to grab this and go. I usually use a 24-85mm lens. Talk about a good deal. I got a pristine D4s with only 914 activations.

[@kennethwajda]

Nice.

[@bigstick5278]

It's all about the Color and film quality look, especially using vintage manual Nikkor lenses.. An old Nikkor AI converted 35mm F2 O.C. is amazing on the D700. So for many it's still a good shooter.

[@SloopJohnBee-vq6dw]

I use a Nikkor 85mm f1.8 for gig photography. If I can get really close to the stage I use a Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Art lens. Love that D700 man. Practically new as you say. 👍📸

[@dg5876]

What memory cards are you guys using in these? Do they have issues with the newer faster cards as long as I keep the capacity down?

[@ihatesjws669]

I use 64 gb san disk extreme pro. No issues works fine. Gets about 2.1k of raw 14 bit lossless compressed.

[@NITISHVIPIN]

Hi, d700 vs d610, which one you recommend now for photography

[@kennethwajda]

D610 as it's newer.

[@alwynsmit3546]

It depends on price & glass. Also remember, the D600 isn't built like the D700, nor does it have the focus system. I had a D7000, which has the same AF system & hated it when the light got low. Even in shade, it sucked.

[@Fotoklasika]

i have Nikon D700 and Nikon D850...And D700 clear winner on photography process, idea, art, because you don't need to spend more time in post processing:) Nowdays cameras focusing on procesing...Both stuff is fun for me...But skintones - D700 winner...If you make photography without mistakes (like film photographers did) - Then you don't need D850:) i have fujifilm gfx50s medium format too, it better colors than D850 (i will sell my D850 near future)...Medium format is fun for me for Landscapes and Architecture...23mm gives me 18mm ekvivalent of view:)🎉

[@NoName-oj8zt]

I did many a commercial shoot with a D700, a great camera. BTW I recall asking an art director for a magazine what size files she really needed for magazine covers, as I was accustomed to giving her 75mb TIFFS (which I think the D700 can do). Her response? 35mb. So even back then art directors were most likely downsizing photo files from a D700.

[@keremogretmen2496]

loved the story of your mother ❤

[@kennethwajda]

Yep, she was a pistol!

[@josdenis3684]

Maybe check the facts before making a video.

[@kennethwajda]

Helpful.

[@guyo68]

​@@kennethwajdaHe's not wrong, though. Knowing/stating the correct year of release for a camera you're reviewing is pretty basic, and really would be "helpful".

[@kennethwajda]

@@guyo68 Like I said.

[@danieIlondon]

It’s pronounce VAYDA like the famous polish film director. Not with an English J

[@kennethwajda]

That's true. My family Americanized it, but I know Vi-Dah is correct.

[@danieIlondon]

@@kennethwajda I’m just a patriotic Pole and it always gets me upset when great Polish surnames like Wozniak are mispronounced. We should maintain our Polish heritage. Maybe there will be a new Polish kingdom and we will be its rulers one day :)) anyway great channel and very helpful and interesting content 🤝👍👌

[@kennethwajda]

Thanks! And yes, once we rule the world!

[@mikedrozdowski3092]

please if your going to review a camera get your facts straight..the nikon D700 was released in 2008 your a professional photographer you should know this stuff.😳

[@nethbt]

12 MP will not give you enough latitude for cropping..I owned this camera way back and it has the EXPEED 1 processor...tends to overexpose, has poor metering and AWB..I would just get at least a D610 for $100 more or a D750 these days, it was an excellent camera back in the day when entry level full frame bodies costed a fortune

[@Limekiln100]

Nah compose properly. Expose properly. 3d images. Wake up.

[@alwynsmit3546]

Whilst I agree with the crop capabilities, I didn't find the D700 exposure to be an issue once I got used to the camera, nor was the AWB an issue. As for the D750, yeah not a fan. Good luck with the tilt screen. Have heard too many people have issues with the screen giving issues, especially where the ribbon cable goes into the body. And neither the D600, D610 or D750 comes close to the D700 in build. That said, I did like the sensor output of the D610 & D750, but the build quality, I was not a fan of