Highly sophisticated auto and flash exposure results
Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II has long been praised
by discerning professionals for its superior and consistent
accuracy. Indeed, it delivers exposure results faithful to what
the photographer actually sees in various lighting situations,
such as front, side and back lighting. The system analyzes
a host of scene conditions — such as brightness, contrast,
selected AF area, color, subject-to-camera distance and even
the reflective quality of a scene — then compares these
elements with an in-camera database containing information
from over 30,000 actual shooting situations for incredible
exposure precision. Nikon’s unique Scene Recognition
System’s highlight analysis combined with the D700’s image
processing gives you images that accurately retain their tones
as well as fine details in highlights and shadows.
Accurate Auto White Balance, even with a mix of
light sources
Auto White Balance works together with Nikon's Scene
Recognition System to give you so much more. Milliseconds
before shutter release, the D700’s 1,005-pixel RGB
information assists the camera in calculating the in-depth
characteristics of the scene, cross-referencing it with 5,000
actual picture data examples among the over 20,000 images
stored in the D700’s AWB database. This lets you shoot with
confidence, even in tricky conditions such as mercury vapor
lighting, orange sodium lighting, and mixed light sources that
would easily confuse lesser cameras. With the D700, white
stays white, yellow appear s as yellow, just the way you see
it. The results are astonishing, and immensely satisfying.
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• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G
ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/60 second, f/8 • White
balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/30 second, f/2.8
• White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/400 second, f/2.8
• White balance: Color Temperature (5000K) • Sensitivity: ISO 250
• Picture Control: Standard
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Scene Recognition System: A new level of au to control accuracy
Scene Recognition System
Nikon’s revolutionary Scene Recognition
System redefines the scope, accuracy and
performance of Digital SLR automatic control.
One way it does this is by expanding the
potential of the renowned 1,005-pixel RGB sensor far beyond
3D Color Matrix Metering II and i-TTL flash control, applying
information from it to autofocus and auto white balance
processes as well, thereby introducing a whole new level
of accuracy and performance. The key to this revolutionary
technology is a unique optical device that enables more
precise color information readouts for an unprecedented
level of detailed scene information and analysis. This enables
the D700 to
know and understand
additional and essential
elements within the scene you're about to shoot. Each scene
is analyzed milliseconds prior to shutter release, further
optimizing autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL control and white
balance — before the image is captured. Think of the Scene
Recognition System as an artificial-intelligence assistant,
working tirelessly alongside you.
Precise color information for outstanding AF
accuracy
The D700’s precise color information readouts deliver
auto focus subject identification and tracking performance
that no other camera maker can imitate. Use any of the
Dynamic-area AF modes — 9, 21, or 51 points — and the
color information of your main subject guides the D700’s AF
system to continue tracking your subject, whether it moves
toward the camera, away from the camera, or from side to
side. Color information is integral to 3D-Tracking, which uses
color to constantly follow the subject, switching focus points
as needed to allow you to concentrate on ideal composition
without worrying about keeping
the subject in focus. In Auto-
area AF mode, the D700
automatically recognizes people
and skin tones, quickly focusing
on the most important element
— the human face.
• Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/160 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard
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