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What could cause my D700 not to take a picture when the shutter button is pressed?

I have a Nikon D700 but when I press the button there's a click and seems like it's a super long shutter speed. But doesn't actually take the picture; the live view on the back comes on and if I press ...
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Tokina AT-X-Pro 28-70mm F2.6-2.8 getting the lens to f2.6 on Nikon D700

I have a Tokina AT-X-Pro 28-70mm F2.6-2.8 lens and I can't seem to get the lens down to f2.6 (f2.8 seems to be the maximum), either on program or manual on my Nikon D700. Is there a trick to get to ...
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How do photos of the same subject compare between the Nikon D700 and D70?

I currently have a Nikon D70 that I purchased back when it was the "bees knees" and it has served me well for a long time. I get some great shots from it, but I really struggle in low-light ...
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D700 clipping all my images

I have had this D700 for 6 years. Now it is clipping the top of all my images. please see the image below
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Advice on buying a second hand camera [duplicate]

is a Nikon d700 with sc < 5k for 950SGD a good buy? What are the things that I should take note of before buying? Please suggest. Thanks.
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Need help updating the firmware on my Nikon D700?

I have a Nikon D700 with a firmware level of 1.00A and B. I want to update this. I have Memory card reader. I've inserted a card in the reader and formatted it. I have downloaded the current ...
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Why is the lower part of the picture black when using a Canon flash on a Nikon D700?

I haven't used external flashes before and a friend has let me borrow her Canon flash on my Nikon d700. Problem is, when I use it the lower part of the picture is black. The percent of the lower part ...
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Should I switch from D300s to D700? [duplicate]

I have the opportunity to upgrade my DLSR from a D300s to a D700. It'll cost me around $200 to do so. Do you think that it worth it? Is the full-frame sensor of the D700 really that much less noisy ...
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D700 not recognizing f-stop [duplicate]

What causes an f/0 error on a Nikon D700? ... I'm having a problem with my lens (Sigma 24-70mm.2.4 )i get a black frame randomly. Ive tried updating my firmware without results
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Set RAW as standard on reset Nikon D700

Is there any way to set RAW image quality / file type to be the standard setting when resetting a Nikon D700? I often/always start a photo shoot by resetting my camera (holding QUAL and +/- for a ...
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Can the ring which attaches the Nikon D700 strap to the camera be replaced?

I bought a used D700, and when I tried to attach the camera strap I realized it's impossible, as the camera was missing the small triangular iron loops (see the image from my D300). Are these parts ...
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What is the minimum cost "automatic" flash that I can sensibly use with a Nikon D700

This is not intended to be a typical "equipment recommendation" question. The answer should be moderately stable and potentially useful to others. Short: To meet a one off need I want to buy a ...
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Is there any way past the 999 photo limit on the Nikon D700's intervalometer?

I'd like to take more than 999 images with the intervalometer, and I'm wondering if there's any trick to get past the 999 image limit. It looks like there's a now ...
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Does it make sense to upgrade from a Nikon D7000 to D700?

I'm currently using D7000 and considering moving to full frame. At its current price, the D600 is a little too steep for me, so I'm considering buying a used D700. As per my understanding, moving ...
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D600 vs D700 for a portrait photographer

My wife has been dabbling in semi-pro photography for the last year or so. She has come a long way and feels like she is ready to upgrade to a more serious camera. She mostly does newborns/seniors/...
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7D or D700 for hockey?

I hate to be THAT GUY that starts another comparison thread, especially one that may really seem like comparing apples and oranges and has probably already been answered somewhere, but all the ...
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Is it possible to print a good quality 72X72" photo from a Nikon D700?

A printing job requires a 72x72" image. I shoot with a D700. Is there any way to get a quality print at that size from a D700?
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How to do DIY repair of rubber grips on Nikon cameras?

The rubber grip is peeling away from my D700, just near the autofocus mode selection switch. That whole (tiny) section of the grib is pretty much coming away. How can I do a DIY repair? What ...
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Can the Nikon D700 do automatic bracketing by aperture?

I shoot on a Canon, but I have a special "assignment" tomorrow where I'll have to shoot on a Nikon D700. I'm completely new to Nikons... so I pretty much have 12 hours to get familiarized with it. ...
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What on-camera geotagger do you recommend for a Nikon DSLR?

I'm looking to purchase an on camera geo tagging device. I currently have this one for my Nikon D40. I'm upgrading to the Nikon D700 which is compatable with on body gps devices, and I'd rather not ...
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What can I expect from the 5D Mark II and the D700 in terms of handling?

I'm planning to buy one of the above, and, leaving aside image quality, lenses, and other issues, how do the 2 bodies compare in terms of handling to each other as well as to the 450D (Rebel XSi) I'm ...
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