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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon D700

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
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Nikon D700 is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2008 · Released about 18 years ago
Sensor
36 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
12.1 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
1,074 g
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Storage
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
43.21 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(36² + 23.9²) = 43.21 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
860 mm²

Sensor surface area

36 × 23.9 ≈ 860 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
8.43 µm

Pixel pitch

36 ÷ 4,269 × 1000 = 8.43 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
71.11 µm²

Pixel area

8.43² = 71.11 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
1.41 MP/cm²

Pixel density

12.1 MP ÷ 860 mm² ≈ 1.41 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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36 × 23.9 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
12.1 MP
Total pixels
12.87 MP
Sensor
36 × 23.9 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
4,269 × 2,834
Maximum image
4,256 × 2,832
Crop factor
1

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–25,600
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
3 in / 920,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon F

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
1,074 g
Dimensions
147 × 123 × 77 mm
Release year
2008

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
147 x 123 x 77 mm
Effective Megapixels
12.10
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
✓
Iso
Auto, 100 - 25600
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
4256 x 2832
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 sec
Metering
3D Matrix metering II, Centre weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
D700
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
4275 x 2831
Sensor Size
36 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Total Megapixels
12.87
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
1074 g
White Balance Presets
12
Wireless
—
Year
2008

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