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Feb 28, 2015 05:56:30   #
ARC8809 Loc: Carrollton, TX
 
I'm thinking of buying a used d700 with a 50/1.4. Any owners of the d700 that can give me their take on the camera? Is it worth buying it? Price is $700 for the camera and lens...

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Feb 28, 2015 06:01:06   #
texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH
 
I LOVE my D700.... wonderful camera. As for price, I guess check on click count and ask someone who knows if that is a deal or not.

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Feb 28, 2015 06:05:51   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
ARC8809 wrote:
I'm thinking of buying a used d700 with a 50/1.4. Any owners of the d700 that can give me their take on the camera? Is it worth buying it? Price is $700 for the camera and lens...


If the camera is clean and has low miles, and the lens is in good condition - jump on it.

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Feb 28, 2015 06:22:25   #
Bobbee
 
Camera is great it is my second when I shoot weddings. It is second to my D800.

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Feb 28, 2015 07:17:14   #
katbandit Loc: new york city
 
i have the d700 and use it for studio type work mostly portraits..it is a great camera and for that price i would say if the shutter count is reasonable then go for it..

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Feb 28, 2015 07:17:44   #
katbandit Loc: new york city
 
i have the d700 and use it for studio type work mostly portraits..it is a great camera and for that price i would say if the shutter count is reasonable then go for it..

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Feb 28, 2015 07:34:55   #
queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina
 
D700 is old technology, a great camera but I think there are better options.

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Feb 28, 2015 07:52:31   #
ValliPride Loc: Lost in Florida
 
Great camera, I have one with 35,000 clicks , I just bought the D810, and my 700 is always my back up, ready to go reliable camera. The price sounds good, figure $500 for the camera $200 lens. I went to trade mine in last month was offered $350 for my camera, I not so politely gave a remark, what is the click #

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Feb 28, 2015 08:07:27   #
jkoar Loc: The Gunks, NY
 
In my opinion the D700 is the sweet spot for 12MP. Just used mine last night to photograph a Japanese Blue Grass band called Pirate Canoe. They were quite good. Buy the camera if it has no problems. The lens is a good choice too.

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Feb 28, 2015 08:15:39   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
As everyone has affirmed, the D700 is still a great camera. If the shutter activations are reasonably low, you will be very satisfied with the purchase.

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Feb 28, 2015 08:50:28   #
juicesqueezer Loc: Okeechobee, Florida
 
I just sold my D700 and I can tell you, that is a great price for a great camera. If clicks are under 40k, I would buy it. The price has dropped on these since the D750 came out. I took a loss, but not to the tune of $700!

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Feb 28, 2015 23:27:00   #
Dan L Loc: Wisconsin
 
Great camera, I've read and reread Tom Hogan's book on the D700 and it's a great help/reference.
Great previous advice posted.
And just a note "Auto Gain" under multiple Exposure make sure it is off when shooting manual and low light it can cause quite the headache, I know.

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Feb 28, 2015 23:44:29   #
ARC8809 Loc: Carrollton, TX
 
The owner has not replied (Craigslist). I'll still look for a D700... Thanks to all!

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Feb 28, 2015 23:59:56   #
mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)
 
It's a wonderful camera. If it's clean and the shutter count is reasonable, and you do a face to face purchase, I'd jump on it.

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Mar 1, 2015 06:56:39   #
heyjoe Loc: cincinnati ohio
 
seems a little high,my best buy had them at 650 with 18-135
that was around Christmas time,i see them used for 500
or under.nice camera

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