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Is it still a great camera?

I'm interested in getting one and selling My D7000 with the 18-200mm VRII lens as a kit to fund for one possibly used as I really want the full frame FX format.

Not botherd about video recording.

Can DX lens still be used one them? I believe they crop the sensor to work with them?

I shoot all kinds of things.

What to do you think?
 
It is quite possibly the best "upper-mid-range" digital SLR ever produced, in terms of the value it proposed for its features.

And that still applies... unless you want more pixels.

And no, you can't use DX lenses on it.
 
The question is why you want full frame, if it's low light then buy it, there's nothing affordable that's better today and nobody has anything obviously on the roadmap for a while. *IF* (big if) you believe the rumours are true about the D800 (36MP etc) and low light isn't a priority, I'd consider waiting a month or two to see if it turns up. It'll be a very different camera to the D700 if so but worth a look.

My general advice on this is 'if you have to ask you shouldn't do it', you know if you need and can justify full frame, if you aren't sure then you don't need it. Added to which the D700 is a bigger, heavier camera than what you're used to, don't underestimate that. That said, it's a personal decision so it might be a great idea for you, nobody here can really say for sure.

If you do decide to and don't have a big investment in Nikon FX glass then (as your DX glass is likely going to be replaced pretty quickly anyway) you should consider the 5DII also. It's a different camera with different strengths and weaknesses for sure but that also makes it worth considering and in general good Canon glass is cheaper at the moment - compare the 35/1.4 primes for instance (and I say that as a Nikon user).
 
I personally wouldn't even consider a 5Dii due to poorly positioned AF points clustered in the centre of the frame.

While glass is important, it shouldn't be underestimated just how much difference a camera body can make to the very way you shoot and approach different scenarios, and the different results that you will get because of that.

@ Op, the camera + lens is a tool, the better the tool the easier your life becomes, so if photography is a source of much joy in your life and you can afford it, then yes a D700 is a great choice.
 
I bought a D700 and actually regretted it, don't get me wrong, it is a stunning camera but I didn't need the low light performance and FX means you lose zoom which was actually a pain for me. I ended up using my D300 more than the D700. I eventually sold all my DSLR gear (20k+) and switched to a GF1 but that's a different story!
 
I have had a D700 for just over a year having previously gone through all the Canon xD models. Amazing bit of kit, pictures are absolutely stunning with my nikkor 24-70 2.8. I went to Chatsworth yesterday and captured everything without using the flash!

It's built like a tank and truly captures what you see with zero fuss. I don't do tele so for me it's the perfect camera. I have zero interest in purchasing any other camera because it is so perfect.
 
having a 5DII, if i started again and knew about the d700 at the time, i may not using Canon gear, the D700 is a great bit of kit and hoping that canon follows suit with teh 1DX and improves AF and image s/n ratio with fewer MP's or better processing.
 
Great camera, shame there isn't a 85/1.2 to go on the end of it.

I would have got one too if there is or going to be.
 
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It's a tough one with pro's and con's, but personally I'd happily take the 1.4 in favour of fast AF.
My 50 1.8G isn't a slow focusing lens but I can really tell the difference between that and my lowly 85 1.8D on my D700. With the 85 on my D700 focus is practically instantaneous but more importantly very accurate.
 
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You can also shoot a DX lens in FX mode but you get vignetting, if you crop the vignetting away you roughly end up with a 1.2 crop factor, but as already mentioned it's better to just get the right glass.
 
bigredshark said:
The question is why you want full frame.

My general advice on this is 'if you have to ask you shouldn't do it', you know if you need and can justify full frame.
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Main reason is for prime lens and wide angle lens both of which I'm not liking on the D7000's dx sensor!

Not fussed so much for zooms tbh however I do have the 28-300VR which will cover the 18-200mm range of the DX lens.

I just didn't want to invest more cash and then they the bring out the better model!! and lose money.
 
D.P. said:
The D700 replacement is due any day now BTW.
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Hmm, I think the flooding has delayed production for a while, but maybe we'l see a new camera in a couple of months or so, but even then I'd give it another couple of months to wait for production/firmware bugs to be ironed out, not to mention the rumoured price is quite expensive, so not sure if it will put much downward pressure on the D700, although more used D700's may appear for sale.

Op may want to wait for the D800 to be announced or released and then maybe pick-up a D700.
 
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