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Equipment & Techniques => Digital Cameras & Shooting Techniques => Topic started by: PeterAit on June 26, 2009, 07:02:19 pm

Title: D90 versus D700
Post by: PeterAit on June 26, 2009, 07:02:19 pm

I think it's time to relegate my D80 to backup camera status, and I am considering either the D90 or the D700. I know the D700 gives me wider views with my wide angle (more of a concern for me than telephoto), and is also supposed to be truly outstanding in low light. but what else do I get for almost 3x the price? I have not seen anything to indicate the image quality is better.

Thanks,

Peter

Title: D90 versus D700
Post by: usathyan on June 29, 2009, 10:27:42 am

Quote from: PeterAit

I think it's time to relegate my D80 to backup camera status, and I am considering either the D90 or the D700. I know the D700 gives me wider views with my wide angle (more of a concern for me than telephoto), and is also supposed to be truly outstanding in low light. but what else do I get for almost 3x the price? I have not seen anything to indicate the image quality is better.

Thanks,

Peter

"better" is a relative term. for starters - use the dxomark site to review the two cameras side by side. They offer some real insight into the dynamic range, ISO, noise etc...

Title: D90 versus D700
Post by: duraace on August 01, 2009, 04:47:42 pm

Big difference. Simply put, one is a consumer camera, and the other is a professional camera. Pushing the limits of my D700, I get photos you can't get on the D90. In the hands of a top pro photographer, they could get better photos on the D90 than those taken by an amature on a D700. Compare and understand the differences, and decide if it's worth the price for you. I love my D700. Had a D70s, D80, and D300 before this one.

Title: D90 versus D700
Post by: amin on August 23, 2009, 08:15:34 am

The D700 is more capable overall.  It has a better image quality (even in good light), better autofocus, weather resistance, and the list goes on.

I bought the D700 as soon as it was released but after a long while decided I'd rather have a much smaller, lighter camera.  Picked up a D5000, sold the D700, and no regrets whatsoever.  There are always compromises.