Nikon D700 official owners/users thread, anything related to the D700

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Not sure. I think my 24-70 had a problem! I'm using all primes except for the 80-200 now though, which helps.
 
My Nikon BM-9 screen protector seems to be picking up minor scuffs, which are not a major problem, but slightly distracting. Is there are better option?
 
PsiFox said:
Fit one of the aftermarket screen protectors

I have them on all my bodies. all from GGS via Ebay.

Onthe D700 this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GGS-III-P...raphy_DigitalCamAccess_RL&hash=item588efc9413

Slightly cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GGS-II-LC...raphy_DigitalCamAccess_RL&hash=item48414ce4f9
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:plusone: for the GGS

I use the GGS-II on my D700 too. Not sure what's the difference between it and the GGS-III :shrug:

Which reminds me, need to order one for the other body too.
 
Just looked at the GGS III - Am I seeing things or does it attach like the plastic protector :shrug: GGS III Video
 
scottthehat said:
Looks like the standard one to me.
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Original looks like the shape of a box of swan vesta matches :lol:

:thinking: It doesn't have that little lip thingy at the bottom neither to what I have seen of this mk III version......
 
Wail said:
:plusone: for the GGS

I use the GGS-II on my D700 too. Not sure what's the difference between it and the GGS-III :shrug:

Which reminds me, need to order one for the other body too.
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The III is removable as the glass is fitted into a black platic mount that clips over the screen using teh mount points from the standard plastic one.
 
PsiFox said:
The III is removable as the glass is fitted into a black platic mount that clips over the screen using teh mount points from the standard plastic one.
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Aha :thumbs:

Thank you for the reply ... Personally, I'm happier with the II vs. III. It just stays where it ought to be.
 
:thinking: Whats the difference between the original & the MK II version... :shrug:
 
Hi everyone,
A proud new owner of the 700, better late than never:lol:
Been looking around this owners thread and, I believe it was a "Karen" (sometime ago) that said she was having problems between the 700 and the 24-70 lens. With what I've read this appears to be an excellent choice for the 700. As an all rounder and general lens, besides the obvious, price, etc. Could I get away using a 24-85 or is it best I save up that bit more for a 24-70?

All help gratefully received:thumbs:
 
Daveee said:
Hi everyone,
A proud new owner of the 700, better late than never:lol:
Been looking around this owners thread and, I believe it was a "Karen" (sometime ago) that said she was having problems between the 700 and the 24-70 lens. With what I've read this appears to be an excellent choice for the 700. As an all rounder and general lens, besides the obvious, price, etc. Could I get away using a 24-85 or is it best I save up that bit more for a 24-70?

All help gratefully received:thumbs:
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Congrats on getting yourself a D700

You could always consider the "beast" ie Nikons 28-70 f2.8 which is considerably cheaper than the 24-70 althou the 24-70 was its replacement as so to speak... Its a cracker of a lens (owned one before I got the 24-70) no doubt Trevor (Bray) will be along soon or later to claify the beast (esp on the D700) as he has one :p
 
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as said by steve the 28-70mm f2.8 is awsome own one myself
hers some pics from is wide open at 50mm only just posted them on another thread here.
straight from raw to jpeg no sharpening.
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Trig's said:
Congrats on getting yourself a D700

You could always consider the "beast" ie Nikons 28-70 f2.8 which is considerably cheaper than the 24-70 althou the 24-70 was its replacement as so to speak... Its a cracker of a lens (owned one before I got the 24-70) no doubt Trevor (Bray) will be along soon or later to claify the beast (esp on the D700) as he has one :p
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Thanks Steve,

Haven't had chance to use it yet, what with work and rain. They keep telling me that it always rains in England, (because I'm the english guy), but Belgium has it's fair share:lol:

I'll have a look into the prices of the "beast" here, my funds are somewhat depleted after forking out for the D700:help:

Thanks for the info
 
Thanks mate,

Superb examples, problem is as I told Steve, got to watch the pennies (euros:lol:), just dipped into the funds for the 700 so have to be careful. But wouldn't mind a good all rounder and it appears the 24-70 is the one. Having said that and seeing your reply maybe the 28-70 can save me some money, no matter how small. The quality from your pics certainly gives food for thought.

Ta Scott
 
Daveee said:
But wouldn't mind a good all rounder and it appears the 24-70 is the one. Having said that and seeing your reply maybe the 28-70 can save me some money, no matter how small.
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Get a 50mm Prime and walk backwards and forwards slightly. Voila, who needs a 24/28-70 that weighs a ton.
 
Daveee said:
Thanks mate,

Superb examples, problem is as I told Steve, got to watch the pennies (euros:lol:), just dipped into the funds for the 700 so have to be careful. But wouldn't mind a good all rounder and it appears the 24-70 is the one. Having said that and seeing your reply maybe the 28-70 can save me some money, no matter how small. The quality from your pics certainly gives food for thought.

Ta Scott
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if your looking for a cheap zoom lens just to keep you going a can recomend the nikon afd 28-70mm f3.5/4.5 its a cracking little lens got one on here for about £60 but heres 2.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-28-...=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item27bedde242
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-Nik...=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4cf9e09ceb
 
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Daveee said:
Thanks mate,

Superb examples, problem is as I told Steve, got to watch the pennies (euros:lol:), just dipped into the funds for the 700 so have to be careful. But wouldn't mind a good all rounder and it appears the 24-70 is the one. Having said that and seeing your reply maybe the 28-70 can save me some money, no matter how small. The quality from your pics certainly gives food for thought.

Ta Scott
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They usually go for around the £600+ ish mark (used) compared to the £950 (ish) for the 24-70... Althou they are becomming rarer than "rocking horse 5h17" :lol:
 
Trig's said:
They usually go for around the £600+ ish mark (used) compared to the £950 (ish) for the 24-70... Althou they are becomming rarer than "rocking horse 5h17" :lol:
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Thanks:thumbs:
 
I was really pleased with the Tamron, but wow the 24-70 is lightning fast and the AF is deadly quiet... when i first put it on the d700, i had to double check it was actually working because the AF was so quick and quiet!


(i've just put a 28-75 f2.8 Tamron if you're interested... only because i've just picked up the 24-70 f2.8 from one of the other threads.)
 
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Somebody mention The Beast ?

That seems to be my tag line.

However it's all been said. Great colour, contrast. Lightning fast, super sharp and you can fight your way out of a bar with it. Don't settle for anything less. Seems to me that prices of it are rising. Too many people are rediscovering just how good it is.
For me 28mm is plenty wide enough on full frame. If that's wide enough for you...well, you know what to do..
 
trevorbray said:
Somebody mention The Beast ?

That seems to be my tag line.
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Trev you never seem to amaze me - a simple mention of the beast & voila you appear :lol:

I'm awaiting the avatar change in the very near future :p
 
Trig's said:
Trev you never seem to amaze me - a simple mention of the beast & voila you appear :lol:

I'm awaiting the avatar change in the very near future :p
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You said I'd be along. Didn't wanna let you down. Haha...
 
benners said:
I was really pleased with the Tamron, but wow the 24-70 is lightning fast and the AF is deadly quiet... when i first put it on the d700, i had to double check it was actually working because the AF was so quick and quiet!


(i've just put a 28-75 f2.8 Tamron if you're interested... only because i've just picked up the 24-70 f2.8 from one of the other threads.)
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Thanks Ben,
My piggy bank is open again, so I'm saving like mad for the 24-70:thumbs:
Still haven't had a real chance to play with my new toy due to work and rain. I'm hoping to get out this week.
Thanks for your input.
 
trevorbray said:
Somebody mention The Beast ?

That seems to be my tag line.

However it's all been said. Great colour, contrast. Lightning fast, super sharp and you can fight your way out of a bar with it. Don't settle for anything less. Seems to me that prices of it are rising. Too many people are rediscovering just how good it is.
For me 28mm is plenty wide enough on full frame. If that's wide enough for you...well, you know what to do..
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Thanks Trevor:thumbs:
 
morning Team D700 :)

a while ago I posted about bag recommendations, and the Thinktank Retrospective 20 came out on top... however I've decided that'd I'd prefer to have a backpack.

so I was wondering which backpacks people use, that are deep enough to fit a gripped D700 with lens attached? In the bag I'd also regularly have 70-200, 24-70, D90 body/grip plus accessories.

We only have a little Jessops nearby, and they only stock a couple of the flipside-style Lowepro, so don't have anywhere close by to go and look at a good range :(

I was thinking something along the lines of the Lowepro Vertex 200AW?
 
benners said:
morning Team D700 :)

a while ago I posted about bag recommendations, and the Thinktank Retrospective 20 came out on top... however I've decided that'd I'd prefer to have a backpack.

so I was wondering which backpacks people use, that are deep enough to fit a gripped D700 with lens attached? In the bag I'd also regularly have 70-200, 24-70, D90 body/grip plus accessories.

We only have a little Jessops nearby, and they only stock a couple of the flipside-style Lowepro, so don't have anywhere close by to go and look at a good range :(

I was thinking something along the lines of the Lowepro Vertex 200AW?
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I have the Tamrac expedition 8. big bag but it needs to be

Contains

D700 gripped
D300 Gripped
S5 Pro gripped
70-200 2.8
300 f4
17-55 2.8
50 1.4
24-70
70mm macro
10-20 mm
2xTC
SB 900 x2
plus 4 spare batteries for each camera 60 AA for flashes
2x external flash powerpacks
Remotes for each camera
tons of bits and bobs and CF cards
60
 
PsiFox said:
I have the Tamrac expedition 8. big bag but it needs to be
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I can even see the compartment where the kitchen sink goes ;)
Hmm, that may be a touch toooo big :thinking:
Will add it to the contenders!
 
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If you have the space you will fill it.

Oh and even with that lot on my back it is a very comfortable bag to wear for extended periods and i'm no spring chicken..

Has a tripod mounting point too.
 
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