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Nikon D700 Digital Field GuideEntry/Object ID
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Written by J. Dennis Thomas, this guide is a comprehensive technical companion to the Nikon D700, which was Nikon's first "affordable" full-frame (FX) digital SLR. The book is part of Wiley's "Digital Field Guide" series and is designed to go beyond the basic user manual by offering specific shooting techniques, lens recommendations, and advice on the camera's 51-point 3D tracking autofocus system and its 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor. For your collection, this book documents the "prosumer" transition of the late 2000s when full-frame digital technology became accessible to high-end enthusiasts. It serves as an important archival piece for understanding the specific workflows—such as Live View and Picture Control—that defined early professional digital photography. Because the D700 shared many components with the flagship D3, this field guide was often used as a bridge for photographers moving from film or crop-sensor (DX) systems into the professional full-frame ecosystem.