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D700
The D700 inherits the overwhelming picture quality performance of Nikon's flagship FX-format D3. With its high sensitivity of ISO 6400, high-density 51-point AF, and scene recognition system as well as a host of other D3 features.
The D700 offers top class performance at a more affordable price and easier-to-handle size, and thus heralds a new age in the evolution of digital cameras. We met with the people in charge of the D700's development and talked about the concepts and inside stories behind the advent of this remarkable new camera.
The Nano Crystal Coat
In a digital camera, the light from the subject that comes in through the lens is captured using an image sensor and converted into electronic signals, which are recorded on a memory card.
Nikon's originally developed large image sensor, the FX-format CMOS sensor, as used by the D3 digital single-lens reflex camera, yields a hitherto unseen level of image quality in the form of rich gradation expressions and high-definition images. The man responsible for its development introduces the appeal of this new technology and some unknown facts behind its creation.
