Thinking of renting the D700 to try it out.

[studio5photo]

I was thinking of renting the D700 to try it out before buying. However, I would like to look at the NEF files. I have Capture NX but not NX 2. My understanding is that I need NX 2 in order to read D700 NEF. If I download the Nikon free 60 day version, are there any shortcomings? As an example, will it only let you look at files but not save them etc. Thanks.
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[davetj_uk]

Hi,

As far as i know you get a fully working copy of NX2 for 60 days. I'm sure once you have tried the D700 you'll want one lol ;-) I had a Canon 40D before i bought my D700 and never regreted buying the D700 for one moment. Never used my Canon since I got the D700 - I love it so much for it's low noise at high iso's and I'm sure you will too. It's a wonderful bit of kit.

 

[studio5photo]

Thanks for the reply. Can't wait to try it out.
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[virtuamike]

Yes, you'll need NX2. The 60 day trial is fully functional.

You'll like the D700 =)

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[grazuncle]

I run an application that cjanges the exif to say it was taken by D3

works fine....

However the 60 day trial version is the full package.. worth trying anyway!

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[studio5photo]

I would be interested to know the name of the application.

Thanks.

I run an application that cjanges the exif to say it was taken by D3

works fine....

However the 60 day trial version is the full package.. worth trying
anyway!

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There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness.' :'!':

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[jefenniejr]

Renting is great way to see if the camera is really for you. I rented the D3 and used it for a weekend (usually if you rent it on Friday, you can use it all weekend for a 1 day charge) and it was clear that my software wasn't up to the challenge (NX and Iview Media Pro) so the d700 became my choice and I budgeted for software upgrades as part of my decision.

Good luck.

-NF

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[grazuncle]

It's called D700hach.exe

google it.. you will find it very quick.

following the simple routine.. NX opens them as D3 NEFS

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[eyelight]

I'm thinking of buying a D700.

Am I reading this correctly that I need this Capture NX2 to really use the camera?

So can I not use RAW without this software?
Surely it should come with the camera then?

Thanks for any info.