I’ve been playing and shooting with the new Nikon D700 FX full frame sensor DSLR and SB-900 Speedlight today.  This full frame sensor is amazing!  I finally can use all my AF-S f/2.8 glass as it was intended without the crop factor.  I love the fact that the D300 and D700 share the same MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack/Vertical Grip.  This is very useful if you have a D300 as a spare body as I do.  The MB-D10 makes the body feel more sold and better in your hand.  Similar to the feel of a D3 but does add weight.  This gives both the D300 and D700 up to 8 fps (frames per second) when using rechargeable AA batteries (NiMH).

Since the D700 has a larger view finder, the top facing LCD is about 25% smaller than the D300.  But it doesn’t matter as the LCD on the back now shows even more information and quick access menu icons.  I also notice that the shutter release is quicker and stronger sounding.  More so than the D300.  Its similar to the sound of the Nikon F5 film body.  

The SB-900 is massive.  Much bigger than the SB-800 but then again, its doing so much more also.  Build quality is top notch.  Great carrying case also.  Stay tuned for more.  So far I am very happy with this new body and more info will come as soon as I shoot more photos with it.

Tags: Nikon, D700, SB-900