nikon d700 instruction manual

Nikon D700 Instruction Manual⁚ A Comprehensive Guide

This manual provides a detailed guide to using the Nikon D700 digital SLR camera. It covers everything from basic operation to advanced features and settings. This manual will help you get the most out of your Nikon D700 camera and capture stunning images.

Overview

The Nikon D700 is a professional-grade digital SLR camera that was released in 2008. It is known for its exceptional image quality, durability, and versatility. The D700 features a full-frame 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a powerful EXPEED image processing engine, and a 51-point autofocus system with 3D tracking. Its robust magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed, making it suitable for demanding shooting conditions. The D700 also boasts a high-resolution LCD monitor, a built-in flash, and a variety of shooting modes, including manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and program modes. It is a highly sought-after camera by photographers of all levels, from professionals to enthusiasts.

This instruction manual is designed to guide you through the D700’s features and functions. It covers essential topics such as image recording options, focus and release modes, ISO sensitivity and exposure, white balance and image enhancement, flash photography, shooting options, playback and connection, menu guide, and technical notes. By carefully reading and understanding this manual, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the D700’s capabilities and be able to utilize its full potential.

Key Features and Specifications

The Nikon D700 is a full-frame DSLR camera that boasts a range of impressive features, making it a popular choice for professionals and enthusiasts. Here are some of its key specifications and features⁚

• Sensor⁚ Full-frame 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
• Image Processor⁚ EXPEED
• Autofocus⁚ 51-point autofocus system with 3D tracking
• ISO Sensitivity⁚ ISO 200-6400, expandable to ISO 100-12800
• Shooting Modes⁚ Manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and automatic
• Continuous Shooting⁚ Up to 5 frames per second
• Shutter Speed⁚ 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb
• Viewfinder⁚ Optical viewfinder with 100% coverage
• LCD Monitor⁚ 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 920,000 dots
• Connectivity⁚ USB 2.0, HDMI, SD card slot
• Dimensions⁚ 147 x 123 x 77 mm
• Weight⁚ 995g (body only)

These key features and specifications make the Nikon D700 a powerful and versatile camera capable of producing high-quality images in a variety of shooting conditions.

Image Recording Options

The Nikon D700 offers a variety of image recording options to suit different shooting styles and preferences. You can customize the camera’s settings to capture images in the format and quality that best meets your needs.

• Image Formats⁚ The D700 records images in JPEG, NEF (RAW), and JPEG + NEF formats. JPEG is a compressed format suitable for sharing online or printing, while NEF provides the highest quality and flexibility for post-processing.
• Image Sizes⁚ The camera offers a range of image sizes, including Large (4288 x 2848 pixels), Medium (2848 x 1904 pixels), and Small (1920 x 1280 pixels). Choosing the appropriate size depends on your intended use for the images.
• Image Quality⁚ You can adjust the image quality settings to control the level of compression applied to JPEG files. The options include Fine, Normal, and Basic, with Fine offering the highest quality and Basic the most compression.
• White Balance⁚ The D700 provides several white balance settings to ensure accurate color reproduction under different lighting conditions. These include Auto, Preset (incandescent, fluorescent, daylight, cloudy, shade, flash), and Custom.
• Picture Control⁚ The camera offers a selection of Picture Control settings to adjust the image’s look and feel. These settings include Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, and Flat.

By exploring these options, you can fine-tune the image recording settings to achieve the desired results for your photography.

Focus and Release Modes

The Nikon D700 offers a comprehensive range of focus and release modes to suit various shooting scenarios. Understanding these modes empowers you to capture sharp images with precise timing.

• Focus Modes⁚ The D700 features a 51-point autofocus system with 3D Focus Tracking, providing exceptional subject tracking and accuracy. You can choose from various focus modes, including Single-Point AF, Dynamic-Area AF, and 3D-Tracking AF, depending on the complexity of your subject and scene.
• Release Modes⁚ The camera offers multiple release modes to control the shutter operation. These include Single-Shot, Continuous, Self-timer, and Remote. Single-Shot captures one image per shutter press, Continuous captures multiple images in sequence, Self-timer allows for delayed shooting, and Remote enables control through a remote trigger.
• Focus Lock⁚ You can lock focus on a specific subject using the AF-L button, allowing you to recompose the shot while maintaining focus. This is particularly useful for photographing subjects with unpredictable movements.
• Manual Focus⁚ The D700 also allows for manual focus control, providing you with complete control over focus point selection and adjustments. This is useful for macro photography or situations where autofocus struggles.

By mastering the various focus and release modes, you can enhance your ability to capture sharp and well-timed images.

ISO Sensitivity and Exposure

The Nikon D700’s ISO sensitivity settings and exposure controls are crucial for achieving optimal image quality under various lighting conditions. Understanding these features allows you to adjust the camera’s light sensitivity and control the amount of light reaching the sensor.

• ISO Sensitivity⁚ The ISO setting determines the camera’s sensitivity to light. A higher ISO value allows for faster shutter speeds in low light, but it can also introduce noise into the image. The D700 offers a wide ISO range from 100 to 6400, expandable to 25600, providing flexibility in low-light situations.
• Exposure Modes⁚ The D700 offers various exposure modes to simplify the process of setting exposure. These include Program AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual, and Auto. Program AE automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture, Shutter-Priority AE allows you to control shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture, Aperture-Priority AE allows you to control aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed, Manual allows for complete control over both shutter speed and aperture, and Auto automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture.
• Exposure Compensation⁚ You can adjust the overall exposure level using exposure compensation. This allows you to brighten or darken the image by up to 3 EV steps, providing fine-tuning control over exposure.
• Exposure Metering⁚ The D700 utilizes a 1,005-pixel RGB sensor for accurate exposure metering. You can select from different metering modes, including Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering, and Spot metering, depending on the specific lighting conditions and subject composition.

By understanding ISO sensitivity, exposure modes, and metering options, you can effectively control the exposure of your images and achieve desired results.

White Balance and Image Enhancement

Achieving accurate color reproduction in your photographs is essential, and the Nikon D700 provides several tools to help you control white balance and enhance your images. These tools allow you to adjust the color temperature of your images and fine-tune their appearance.

• White Balance⁚ White balance corrects the color cast caused by different light sources. The D700 offers various white balance presets, including Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash, Shade, and Custom. You can also manually adjust the white balance using a color temperature setting. This allows you to fine-tune the color balance to match the specific lighting conditions of your scene.
• Picture Styles⁚ The D700 offers several Picture Styles, which are predefined image settings that affect the overall look and feel of your photographs. These Picture Styles include Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, and Flat. You can customize these Picture Styles to create your preferred image look.
• Image Sharpening⁚ The D700 provides several image sharpening options to enhance details and clarity in your images. You can select from Normal, Strong, or Off sharpening levels. This allows you to fine-tune the sharpness of your images based on the subject matter and your personal preference.
• Color Space⁚ The D700 allows you to select between sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces. sRGB is the standard color space for most displays and printing, while Adobe RGB offers a wider color gamut for professional printing and editing.

By understanding these features, you can take control of the color and tone of your images, ensuring that they accurately reflect the scene and meet your creative vision.

Flash Photography

The Nikon D700 offers a built-in flash that can be used to illuminate your subjects in low-light situations or to add a touch of fill light in bright conditions. The D700’s flash system is designed to provide consistent and reliable illumination, allowing you to capture well-lit images even when shooting in challenging lighting scenarios.

• Flash Modes⁚ The D700 offers various flash modes, including Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, and Flash Off. These modes allow you to control how the flash is used, depending on the lighting conditions and your desired effect.
• Flash Compensation⁚ The D700 allows you to adjust the flash output using flash compensation. This feature lets you brighten or darken the flash output to fine-tune the lighting and create a balanced exposure.
• External Flash Support⁚ The D700 supports external flashes, giving you greater control over the lighting in your photographs. You can use a variety of compatible external flashes, including Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) flashes, to create dramatic lighting effects and enhance your creative possibilities.
• Wireless Flash Control⁚ With compatible external flashes, you can control the flash output wirelessly, allowing you to create sophisticated lighting setups with multiple flash units. This feature provides greater flexibility and creative control when shooting in complex lighting environments.

By mastering the D700’s flash features, you can expand your photographic possibilities and capture stunning images in any lighting condition.

Shooting Options

The Nikon D700 provides a wide range of shooting options, allowing you to tailor your shooting experience to match your specific needs and creative vision. These options enable you to capture images with precision and control, ensuring that you capture the perfect shot every time.

• Exposure Modes⁚ The D700 offers multiple exposure modes, including Program (P), Aperture-priority (A), Shutter-priority (S), Manual (M), and Automatic (Auto). These modes allow you to control the camera’s settings to achieve the desired exposure and depth of field.
• Metering Modes⁚ The D700 features various metering modes, such as Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot metering. These modes help you determine the proper exposure based on the scene’s lighting conditions, ensuring accurate exposures for your images.
• Continuous Shooting⁚ The D700 supports continuous shooting, allowing you to capture a series of images rapidly. This feature is particularly useful for capturing fast-moving subjects, such as wildlife or sports, ensuring that you don’t miss a crucial moment.
• Bracketing⁚ The D700 allows you to bracket your exposures, taking a series of images with different exposure settings. This feature is helpful for capturing scenes with high contrast, ensuring that at least one of the images has the optimal exposure.
• Image Quality Settings⁚ The D700 offers various image quality settings, including JPEG, NEF (RAW), and JPEG+NEF. These settings allow you to control the image file format and the level of compression, providing flexibility in post-processing and storage.

By exploring and understanding the D700’s shooting options, you can unlock its full potential and capture breathtaking images that truly reflect your artistic vision.

Playback and Connection

The Nikon D700 provides comprehensive playback and connectivity options, allowing you to review, manage, and share your captured images with ease. This section will guide you through the various features and functionalities available for playback and connection.

• Playback Mode⁚ The D700’s playback mode enables you to review your captured images on the camera’s LCD screen. You can navigate through your images, zoom in for detailed inspection, and even rotate or crop them directly on the camera.
• Image Information⁚ When reviewing your images, the D700 displays detailed information about each shot, including the date and time, exposure settings, white balance, and other relevant metadata. This information helps you analyze your shooting parameters and understand how your images were captured.
• Image Rating⁚ The D700 allows you to rate your images using a star rating system, making it easy to organize and prioritize your best shots. This feature is particularly helpful for photographers who shoot large volumes of images and need a quick way to identify their most successful captures.
• Connectivity Options⁚ The D700 offers various connectivity options, including USB and HDMI ports. The USB port allows you to connect the camera to a computer for image transfer and charging, while the HDMI port enables you to display your images on an external monitor or television for presentations or slideshows.

By utilizing the D700’s playback and connection features, you can efficiently manage your images, share them with others, and enjoy your photographic achievements to the fullest.