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Nikon Today announced their first "affordable" full frame DSLR, the Nikon D700. In some ways it's similar to the Canon EOS 5D which was introduced 4 years ago, but it adds a lot of new technology. The Nikon D700 is a full frame 12MP DSLR with a CMOS sensor (like the EOS 5D) but it has a number of additional features such as a faster frame rate, expanded ISO range and more - as listed below. The price of the Nikon D700 will be $3000 and availability is scheduled for late July 2008.
The Nikon 24-120/3.4-5.6 VR lens (above) looks like an excellent match for the D700. I'm not sure if Nikon will offer a "kit" with the lens and camera bundled together, but if not, the package should retail for around $3500.
I'd expect the D700 to be quite popular with Nikon users, but I doubt that Canon shooters will need to "jump ship" to get most of the D700 features. It's been clear for a while now that Canon will be introducing and update to the venerable EOS 5D and I'm pretty sure it will have many of the features of the D700 (and probably some new ones too), as well as a higher pixel count. I'm expecting a similar $3000 price.
For those who want the quality of a full frame DSLR but don't have $3000 to spend on one, the Canon EOS 5D rebate runs through July 19th 2008 and brings the price on the EOS 5D down to $1900. Even with the excellent "L" series 24-105/4L IS USM kit lens, it's still only $2600 (saving $350 on the lens). I bought the 5D kit and I'm not in the least bit sorry as I'm very pleased indeed with both the camera and the lens.
If you're a Nikon shooter, the D700 looks like a very nice camera. You can order the Nikon D700 from Adorama at a price of $2999.00 (with free standard shipping) or you can visit Amazon.com as shown below:
D700 Body Only |
D700 with 24-120/3.5-5.6G |
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