In camera DX crop shooting mode

Is there a in camera DX crop shooting mode in a D700? Or other FX models that is...

I heard that feature mentioned somewhere, but I don't remember if it was mentioned as in camera or as a PP procedure.
Thanks!

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Rick Halle wrote:

" Keep in mind that tall buildings sway back and forth so they require faster shutter speeds."

The D3s has it (either automatically once you attach a DX lens) or if you set it in the menu.

AV Janus said:

Is there a in camera DX crop shooting mode in a D700? Or other FX models that is...

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Yes.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond700/page4.asp

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So utilizing this feature on D7oo will essentially make, lets say a 200mm DX lens reach into 300mm, only shot with DX sensor area and FX sized pixels?

Oh and does the auto switch feature work only on Nikon lenses?

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Rick Halle wrote:

" Keep in mind that tall buildings sway back and forth so they require faster shutter speeds."

Or you can simply leave it set at FX and crop PP to DX. The pixel size, and counts are the same. There is really no extra "reach".

Lighthog

DX mode on D700 is only 5MP
But it's more than enough for anything needs a long zoom

Answers are all that i hoped for!

I understand that it is not real reach, but hey, one can make that argument for any PS or sensor smaller than 35mm

Its all in the eye of the beholder. As long as its sharp to justify calling it "reach" and it looks good on screen/print

As for the lower resolution issue, if Nikon ups its future D700 replacement (which they undoubtedly will) and you have a lens that can resolve those few more pixels (which most should -it is 35mm sensor after all and it is easier as far as I understand it) I guess things can only be better if you need to crop some details.

The reason I ask is that in the last 6months in pursuit of a camera that will make good low light pics I have finally evolved from looking at m43 into salivating for full frame. :-( I can't help it I love good tech! :-(

And on top of that I love long zoom and am not used to carrying a few lenses with me.

So cropping a great sensor with good sharp image is a viable solution for an amateur like me in retrospect to spending thousands more for reach and bulk. IMO at least.

My wallet is crying NO, and I can hold off for say 6 months more...

I intend to wait and see how the market plays out in that time, earn money I might need for this adventure and learn as much as i can about various features, shortcomings and advantages.

Any technical advice in choosing and learning is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
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Rick Halle wrote:

" Keep in mind that tall buildings sway back and forth so they require faster shutter speeds."

Agree, you can just leave it on FX and crop in post. You might be surprised that some DX lenses have almost full FX coverage.

The manual doesn't mention anything about any difference in metering, though it might happen. (for example, whether or not a bright light source in the cropped area of the image would affect the exposure). I'll need to try it out.

More info on page 58-60 in the D700 manual here: http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/D700_noprinten.pdf

On an FX camera, this isn't considered extra "reach" because it's just cropping and you're losing resolution. On an actual DX camera, it's considered extra "reach" because you get all of your resolution on the smaller sensor (just higher pixel density).

Lighthog said:

Or you can simply leave it set at FX and crop PP to DX. The pixel size, and counts are the same. There is really no extra "reach".

Lighthog

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OMG D700 manual has 472 pages! faints :-(

Thanks for the link and info!
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Rick Halle wrote:

" Keep in mind that tall buildings sway back and forth so they require faster shutter speeds."