Comprehensive strategy to reduce noise
The D700 is designed to reduce noise even before the menu-
activated High ISO NR settings are applied. And at higher
ISO settings of 2000 and over, with the High ISO NR turned
on, it’s activated automatically but in a manner designed to
give you rich, satisfying, natural saturation a world beyond
the synthetic appearance of conventional image processing
systems.
Superior results instantly, even in difficult lighting
conditions
Access to high ISO settings that deliver superior image
files gives you so many more exposure options for shooting
exceptional pictures in situations that were formerly beyond
your grasp. Poorly lit scenes that used to take time for
lighting setup can now be captured immediately. When
shooting in more subtle conditions, such as on an overcast
day, you won’t have to sacrifice aperture settings for the
sake of shutter speed. Simply boost the ISO and use a faster
shutter speed to achieve superior results. At locations where
tripods and monopods are prohibited or are inconvenient to
use, you can still obtain superb handheld results. And with
NIKKOR VR (Vibration Reduction) lenses, the shot you want
is a given. Scenes that you long considered difficult or even
impossible are yours for the taking, and capturing them has
never been easier.
Auto ISO setting
For shooting opportunities where you need to deal with
constantly changing light, ISO sensitivity auto control can
be a major advantage, eliminating the need to sacrifice
either aperture or shutter speed. Taking pictures with ISO
sensitivity auto control enables you to limit how high you
want the camera to allow the ISO to rise while selecting
your preference for slowest permitted shutter speed. Now
you can go with your instincts in Programmed- or Aperture-
priority auto, or simply lock the aperture and shutter speed
combination you want in manual mode and let the D700
judge the lighting situation for you, determining the optimum
ISO for constant exposure results.
Active D-Lighting
Automatically regulating the dynamic range when the contrast
is too great lets you preserve highlights, such as those in the
sky or a clear halo around the sun, and shadow details. The
D700 employs Nikon’s new Active D-Lighting, which works
automatically when needed, so you can leave it on, knowing it
will activate only when conditions indicate a need.
Low noise high ISO delivers faster shutter speeds, smaller apertures for sharper, cleaner images
• Exposure: [M] mode, 1/50 second, f/4 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 640 • Picture Control: Standard
• Exposure: [A] mode, 1/30 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 6400 • Picture Control: Standard
• Exposure: [A] mode, 1/400 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO
3200 • Picture Control: Standard
©Cherie Steinberg Coté
©Douglas Menuez
©Douglas Menuez
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ISO 200
ISO 6400
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
D700's high image quality throughout wide ISO settings
14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit data transmission throughout the process offer
an incredibly high signal-to-noise ratio.
12-channel parallel
readout
14-bit A/D
conversion
Final
processing
Rich tonal gradation, wide dynamic range: 14-bit
A/D conversion followed by 16-bit image processing
Another key to the D700’s outstanding image
quality is Nikon’s powerful, state-of-the-art
EXPEED image-processing, a technology it
shares with the D3. Rich data captured with
the Nikon FX-format 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor maintains
an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio throughout 14-bit
A/D conversion and the numerous stages of 16-bit image
processing. This ensures smooth tonal gradations, the finest
shadow details and continuous transition even in highlights
— delivering unparalleled results in an astounding variety of
lighting situations, be they well-lit, backlit or poorly lit.
Colors remain well-saturated and accurate even in
transition, contributing to image depth that is simply
not possible with lesser cameras. This technology
applies not only to Nikon’s NEF (RAW) files, but also to
JPEG files, which often require no post-processing and
are ready for immediate printing. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED
technologies process rich data at phenomenal speeds. And
unlike many digital cameras, everything is handled by a single
engine, conserving significant battery power. This, combined
with the large buffer memory, gives you greater breadth in
crucial situations, including extended shoots of fast-moving
subjects, such as sports or wildlife.
Clean files from ISO 200 through 6400
The D700’s high signal-to-noise ratio contributes to
impeccably clean image files across the broadest span of
ISO settings. The D700’s standard range extends from ISO
200 to ISO 6400, and whichever setting you select, the D700
delivers outstanding image quality. Now, you can choose high
ISO settings without hesitation and be assured of images
that exhibit remarkably low noise. And when conditions
demand it, you can also go lower to ISO 100 and higher to
ISO 12800 or even ISO 25600.
16-bit image processing
14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image-processing pipeline
©Cherie Steinberg Coté
