Nikon have announced the new 12.1MP Full Frame FX Nikon D700 With the Nikon D700 already on many Nikon enthusiasts most wanted list, the first batch which should hit shelves later this month is already highly sought after, so much so that it is expected, some of this initial batch will hit eBay and more than exceed the US$3,000.00 RRP, that is seen at many online stores online stores such as:
Amazon - Nikon D700
Adorama – Nikon D700
The stand out features of Nikon’s highly sought after monster is:
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12.1MP Full Frame FX CMOS Sensor
3 Inch VGA (640 X 480) LCD Screen
5 fps (8 fps with Optional Battery Pack)
Weather Proof sealing
51 Point Auto Focus System
ISO Range: 200 to 6400
Image Sensor Cleaning
DX Cropping mode (Use both DX and FX lenses) Built-in flash with wireless commander function |
Since this announcement I have been contemplating this purchase but since I am already in the Canon camp I am going to wait it out what will be offered with Canon’s 5D Mark II, 3D, 6D or whatever they decide to call it.
Some great posts and review of the product can already be found on the following sites:
DSLRAnswers - Nikon D700 Entry Level Full Frame DSLR but Is it a Canon killer?
Kenrockwell
DPreview
sSLRGossip
ePhotoZine