are you selling or have sold your D700?

Someone is going to score a great deal.

D700
MB-D10
4) batts
2) 4Gb Sandisk cards
Original boxes, manuals, strap and charger.
Eyecup and whatever else I have for the D700 that the D4 can't use.

Bill F

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i'm reasonably sure that raws into LR, using profiles, and setting the export options, and doing it all at once is actually faster than my old JPEG workflow.

TFergus said:

I guess they just get it right in-camera.

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i'm a big believer in "get it right in camera".

but in real life, sh it happens , and you don't always get the second shot, or time to prepare.

I will wait until the D800 is on the shelves and just go into BestBuy and get one on an 18 month no interest senario. That way, I can check it out, put it through the paces, and see if I really need/want it. If I do, then my D700 will have to go. Backup camera's, for me, just collect dust and the D700 is too good a camera for that role.

I think the D700 will hold it's value between $1,800-$1,900 for the next six months at least.
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I'm seeing some D700 prices just below $1900 on eBay and two last night on CraigsList for $1900 each.

Prices may fluctuate a little, but I suspect we have more to go in the downward trend of used D700 prices in the next few months.

Most of the depreciation will come early on and then it tends to fall at a lower rate.

I just checked craigslist for Los Angeles and my town, Portland,OR. There were quite a few and none for under $2,000. Heck, most were going for $2,100-$2,300.
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Although I'm excited about the D800/E (IMHO, Nikon really nailed it), I'm definitely not selling mine just yet. I just took a panoramic photo of Pfeiffer Beach as well as one of my properties and I continue to be amazed at how good the color is on my D700. In addition, the 7 FPS with the grip has allowed me to capture the round coming out of a 5" gun on a warship--probably the only disappointment I was in the specs for the D800 was the 4 FPS ceiling. The D800 gives up some flexibility that I enjoy on my D700--there is no other camera that I can think of in as small a package that has as much flexibility as the D700 (high iso performance for low light, fast frame rate for action, amazing color for landscapes). At less than 2 years old, my D700 still gives me great photos.









Prior to my D700, I owned a D100 for over 7 years before I finally decided to upgrade. I saw several "upgrade" opportunities during those 7 years. From the D70 to the D70s to the D200 to the D300 to the D3... when I finally upgraded, I only did so because I determined early on that I would need the following:

1. Twice the megapixels or greater with equal or better high ISO image quality
2. Full frame
3. Everything else the same as the D100 (including size and price)

For me to replace my D700, I would wait for the following:

1. Twice the megapixels or greater with equal or better high ISO image quality
2. HD Video
3. Everything else the same as the D700 (including FPS)
4. Another bonus

While the D800 meets the top 2, it falls short on the last 2 (especially FPS). The price is a little higher than I can afford also.

But that is not to say the D800 is not a great camera. I keep on reading comments on the tradeoff between the megapixel count and high ISO noise characteristics. I can understand that for landscape photographers, high ISO noise is not as much an issue. If it weren't for the fact that I shoot so much low light photography, the D800 would be the perfect camera for me. I see the D800 as targeting a slightly different audience than the D700 did. Perhaps there is still a D700 replacement out there that will become realized in the D8000. Nikon has a way of evolving their product lines in a unique way.

I'm just so happy with my D700 (with the sole exception of my peeling grip). I have been able to make some fantastic 13x19 prints. I have been able to focus solely on composition and lighting instead of worrying about the limitations of my camera, even in the dimmest of lighting. With my D700, my camera has finally become transparent.

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Yup, I did about 4 weeks ago and at a very good price (as I had a hunch that after FEB 7th there would be a lot more of them FS at a lower price - which is already happening. Today I also sold D7000 in 1 hour. No need for DX with 16MP cropped images on D800. (I am not a pro, so need for 2nd body).

Placed an order on Amazon as well as Adorama shortly after midnight. Now the waiting begins and all I have is a bunch of expensive Nikkor lenses and Canon S100 point and shoot to hold me over ;-)

I am thinking that is just wishful thinking and the proof of the pudding will not only be what the actual selling prices are now but what they will be over the next 2 or 3 months.

I think it is too early to tell, but I am thinking private sales of $1500 to $1700 is my guess in that time. More if buying from a dealer.

That last shot is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

I'll keep mine and if I like what I see in the D800 I'll add that next year.

It all depends on your need. For me the D700 is exactly want I want because I want an excellent all-around camera: the D700 has the image quality, ISO performance, and speed I need in a camera.

Robin Casady said:

FinancialWar said:

I have just sold my D700 for $1900, I think for another $1000, the video capability and the extra 24mp count is more than worth it.

What do you think?

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I think I'll wait until the D800E arrives, do some side-by-side comparisons with the D700, and then decide whether to sell the D700. I expect it will hold its value well because there are lots of people who don't want more than 12 MP, and it is a superb camera.

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I'm sorry. But anyone who says they don't want more than 12mp are just kidding themselves. Why wouldn't anyone want more detail in their photos? Of course they want more than 12mp!

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If you have already sold your D700, your net is cast. I would not consider a D800, but I would not begrudge anyone who does. I hope Nikon does really well with it because that is good for the rest of us in many ways.

If a D800 is what you want, just do it, regardless. But it isn't time for the funeral where the D700 is concerned. I just bought another new one to make sure I got a USA model before they are gone. It is the best camera I have ever used. It is a forgiving camera, and for some of us that is very important. It is difficult to make a D700 screw up a shot. It can't compose for you, and it can't pick the subject, but when you pull the trigger you get exactly what you asked for every time. I can't ask for anything more than that.

NeilJones said:

I'm sorry. But anyone who says they don't want more than 12mp are just kidding themselves. Why wouldn't anyone want more detail in their photos? Of course they want more than 12mp!

NeilJones said:

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I'm sorry, I don't come on here often, but I have to say that what you've posted is about as stupid a thing I've read on here in a while.

Some of us enjoy our photography and aren't always 'wanting' more this or that every 5 minutes.

Kind regards,

Jez EMIN
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+1 me

Jez EMIN said:

NeilJones said:

I'm sorry. But anyone who says they don't want more than 12mp are just kidding themselves. Why wouldn't anyone want more detail in their photos? Of course they want more than 12mp!

Jez EMIN said:

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I'm sorry, I don't come on here often, but I have to say that what you've posted is about as stupid a thing I've read on here in a while.

Some of us enjoy our photography and aren't always 'wanting' more this or that every 5 minutes.

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So you don't want your digital images to look better?

Yeah, probably bes thatt you don't post here much. You stick with your old technology. I'm sure you clients will love that!! Good luck.

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Kind regards,

Jez EMIN
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I have seen some excellent work using a D2H, but I would welcome a better camera, too.

However, 12 mp can give you some stunning results. The difference from between a D700 and some of the latest cameras is getting to be not as much as with the older cameras and the D700. All can make breathtaking pictures. The other factor is cost and for a professional - return on investment.

After all, a professional's goal is to make money and to have fun doing it.

What differences there are between the latest cameras will be more specialized in their appeal. In the end it comes down to what the specific needs for each photographer are and one size does not fit all.

FinancialWar said:

I have just sold my D700 for $1900, I think for another $1000, the video capability and the extra 24mp count is more than worth it.

What do you think?

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I didn't have a D700 to sell but I sold my D300 and my D3 cameras. Kind of along the same line you referred to. I did like both cameras and there was nothing that I was not able to do because limitation of equipment.

Just that I thought that it was time to still possibly see some decent return out of selling and that would help me with buying into the leading edge again. I made reasonably good sales on both bodies. I sold them before the D800 became a more or less confirmed rumour.

My logic was as follows: upon the D4 announcement many who were waiting on the fence for a FF camera would realize that a D3 or D3s still would serve them very well for about half of the price of the D4, or less. And indeed that is what happened, I stated to get serious inquiries about my cameras from advanced amateurs who realized that a new D4, as good as it is, still will cost six grands plus more with spare batteries and gadgets. Therefore, a low shutter count D3 for many out there had become a good and tempting alternative to buy into pro grade equipment.

This was a win - win situation for me and the buyers too. Between selling the D3 and the D300 I got 60% of the cost of the D4 coming into my account and they got very decent well cared equipment that will serve them for years to come.

I am semi retired now and kind of feel that the D4 might serve me well for the rest of times in my photography life. Well, that is what I thought about the D3 too a few years back. Anyway all is good, The D4 is on order. BUT, now this D800 is getting under my skin. I like that 36 MP idea for studio and landscape. Not as if I really would need it but........

Cheers,
AIK