The Nikon D700 - 15 Days 

Beautiful images, in which we can see your passion for photography. I've shot professionally on and off for over 20 years, spending more than I'd like to admit on gear. The birth of my first child meant a swift change in priorities, seeing me sell everything except for my D700 and cheap 50mm f1.8d. The camera's been with me around the world and beat to shit. Been in sandstorms, flooded, toppled down stairs onto concrete, and is missing all rubber coverings. My kids have also further adorned it with stickers, since they're so darn comfortable with it (it's always slung over my shoulder). Hitting 800k on the shutter, still going strong, still making me money, and still producing the cleanest, most beautiful images of my family I'd ever taken. Plus, its ergonomics and instant focus with a 50mm lens means zero missed shots. This camera just gets out of the way and SHOOTS. I now hoard genuine batteries whenever I find 'em (also still going strong after 15 years), and am always on the lookout for backup bodies should my trusty sidekick ever bite the dust.

I bought my D200 (DX) in 2005 and a D700 (full frame) this year. The same batteries, almost the same menu and my lenses now give me more flexibility. Both cameras "feel" the same too... I love them!

Totally agree with you & the high iso capability is far far far far more better than anything.

Even today its images have something I can’t ever explain. It’s my favourite camera.

Thanks Skyler. Looking to add a D700 as a stablemate to my Canon5D. Read so many great things about it. Looks like 'The Legend" mostly lives up to its accolades.

I’ll never sell mine.

Thank you, Skyler! Great video! Your narration is awesome! You can easily be a radio host. Very informative, awesome format. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Canada.

Hi Skyler, would be great if in the upcoming video you could also compare the D700 to the D3s. Very interesting topic!

Recently found and am enjoying your narrative on all of my favorite cameras. Loving your no-nonsense approach and articulate delivery. Subscribed.

Very excited to be going on this D700 journey with you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. D700 is perhaps the only other digital camera I really wish to own as a companion to my 5D. Then again that renowned 16mp sensor in the D4 is undeniably intriguing to me......😁

OH, I've just noticed that in this camera "Mode" button is actually on the right side. So Nikon was able to place is in correct place at some point in time :) Unlike nowadays :(

I shoot Nikon mirrorless now and they are great. However, looking back and redeveloping some of my old D700 raws makes me miss it. Those files, only 12 mp of huge photosites, are quite remarkable and really do have a special look. Thanks for uploading..

I found one with 13K shutter count mint condition, around 400 $. This time I will die with it.

Sounds like you need the MB-D10 now 😁 Good news is that it can be found for pennies these days. Once again, congratulations on your new, legendary camera!

One of the few persons who accurately described the strengths of the D700 handling and specifically in comparison to the 6D, which I own both and fully agree. I personally just love the control layout of the Nikons and also have a D3s, although one minor annoyance with it is the lack of ability to control auto-iso directly from external controls.

I'll look forward to your review after you've lived with the camera a bit longer. Thanks for making the video and showing your photos (very enjoyable). The D700 was "my camera" for 2 weeks before the camera I pre-ordered arrived. I photograph mainly wildlife/sports/action - so I moved away from the D700. The only thing that keeps me from shooting with it (I still do) more is the button placements and set up are fairly different from my current Nikon kit. That said, I still love the images it produces. For me, I prefer the ISO button where it is currently placed on newer Nikon models (on the right near the shutter button) and the mode button (which I rarely use) on the left. I'm curious about two things at the moment. 1. Do you miss having the Canon (now implemented by Sony) "Jog wheel" on the back of the camera? 2. Would love to hear what tasks or images you believe the differences are (not just the tech side) between the 5D Classic and D700 since they were both touted for different reasons (5D Classic for color science, Nikon for files and AF). Never owned a Canon after the AT-1 - but that's only because I wasn't really doing meaningful photography. Thanks again for the video. Always heard good things about the Nikon D3S, but at the time I launched into photography it was expensive even though it was a decade and a bit old.

Great Video again Skyler 👍🏼 The d700 is my all time favourite DSLR! The Ergonomics just fit me perfectly. On a different note: Your new studio setup for filming looks really really nice! love it.

You take a well composed shot and you gasp at the IQ. So organic looking.

Nice video and images. I own three D700s. They were in prime used condition with less than 10K activations and came with the MD. The color rendition is superb even in .jpg. No way will I give these up. Love the sound of that shutter!

I just recently bought one of these, although just the body, and my d5200 not auto focusing, I’m excited to see how it pans out. Unable to purchase a brand new mirrorless, I’ve seen the cult following this model and the d500 have. I plan on using it for sports, at least as introduction, it’ll be a nice stepping stone and I believe it’s still worth the hype in 2024. It produces amazing output(from what I’ve seen people post), regardless of the megapixels 🎉

I've been shooting with the D700 since 2012, recently I bought the Nikkor 28-70mm f 2.8 lens and plan to use it on my next road trip in April. Seems like the perfect travel setup.

Great. Those are my favourite three fullframe camera bodies, too. Looking forward the upcoming comparison. Another great thing about the D700 are the two buttons up front next to the lens. The lower one I programmed for the level indicator. Very handy. Do you like the 24-70mm, 2.8 so far?

I recently acquired a D300 which is "basically" the APSC version of the D700 and while it doesn't have quite the same low light performance, it still does a great job and has lots of potential. As has always been the case, glass is more important than bodies.

I have nine Nikon digital cameras that have probably never been turned off. Always on. Touch the shutter button and you're good to go. Charge lasts for months.

Is it worth buying in 2024? How much should it cost and should you pay attention to the mileage of the camera? What do you think - what is the maximum mileage it should be? And what lens would be the most universal at a low price, so that it could zoom several times? Maybe there are some other suggestions worth considering? I'm looking for a used camera for $250-400 and I'm wondering whether an older FULLFRAME or a newer APS-C one is better.

Great video with helpful, thoughtful info. Well worth watching. Like that strap you are using on the D700. Which one?

Bought a 6d and D700 around the same time. The D700 goes down in history as the best ergonomically and build quality one of the best cameras ever made. But it comes with a big downside(for me). And it's the size - the weight. Must admit that you feel it after a day with the D700. In that category, I actually prefer 6d. And precisely because of that, I think the D700 has to go.

Love the D700, but for me ALL the buttons are not perfectly placed (i.e. the ISO button - which has a much better location on the D850, Z9, etc). The camera could also benefit from a better rear LCD. The monochromatic noise is special.

In egypt on a trip. My D700 broke. I actually found ANOTHER ONE in Cairo for $50 which is about 2,000 Egyptians Pounds. The camera has only 4,000 actuations. Im in heaven and CANNOT believe my luck. . This is an amazing camera, esp when using the old and legendary Nikon 28mm F/1.4

Wow what Bokeh of the 24-70 2.8G looks very smooth.

I just saw the earthquake report in Taiwan, I hope you and your family are fine 😮

Sir please do more videos about d700..

There's something I'm curious about. Why don't they make the camera sensors bent and then fix the distortion. Thus, they can fit a larger sensor into a smaller body

Hello. Are the images shown direct jpg from the camera?

Hi, Nikon d700 vs d3S which one you recommend for photography? Is image quality same or different?

Because of you and Martin Castein I now have a 5d classic, 5dmkii, 6d, Nikon d200 and a D700. coming from a Mirroless snobbery attitude and a "Fujifilm has best color and straight out of camera photos" mindset. I really understand and truly appreciate the value of these older cameras. they get out of my way, they feel great in my hand, and the sensors render images better than any of the newer cameras I've used.

A great camera for a first full frame camera. A great camera period. How is your neice Penny?( just an inside joke)

"Nikon D700 / The Legend"

What about that D200 that sat on your shelve on one of your previous videos? Did you sell the camera?

When you get a beautiful high quality thing, don't let the marketing departments and 'influencers' persuade you to ditch it for a cheaply made & inferior thing that costs much more.

Started shooting mine in 2008, 15 YEARS. Haven't use it in ... 2 hours. But if I want huge dynamic range, higher iso, and more resolution, I'll use the d850. I pull it out if going to windy, salty, sandy or rainy shoots. I don't care if it gets trashed.

@6:25 You must have an issue --- mine will go for weeks; we even went around the island for a week shooting wildlife n stuff, and she had to charge the Sony every night, but I was still on the same battery even a week after getting back. Go to C2 & C4 to change the timers --- plus, check batt. health, this sounds wonky --- it should go for ages (compares my m'less)