❚❚Choose Image Area

Choose the image area used when Off is selected for Auto DX crop (pg. 61).

 

Option

Description

 

 

 

Images are recorded in FX

 

 

 

format using the full area of the

 

 

 

image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm),

 

 

FX format

producing a picture angle

 

c (36x24)

equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a

 

35 mm format camera. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

edges of pictures taken with DX

 

 

 

format lenses will be blacked

 

 

 

out.

 

 

 

An area at the center of the

 

 

 

image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm

 

 

 

(shown by the DX format crop

 

a

DX format

in the viewfinder) is used to

 

(24x16)

record pictures in DX format.

 

 

To calculate the approximate

 

 

 

DX format

 

 

focal length of the lens in

 

 

35 mm format, multiply by 1.5.

crop

d

AThe DX Format Crop

If Auto (the default setting) or On is selected for Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination), the DX format crop is shown by a frame in the

viewfinder when DX format is active. If Off is selected, the area outside the DX format crop is indicated by a transparent mask.

DX format crop

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D7000BODY, D7000KIT, D700BODY, D700OUTFIT specifications

The Nikon D700, D7000, and their respective outfits represent the brand's commitment to quality and performance in the DSLR world. Each model is tailored to cater to different photography needs, from amateur enthusiasts to professional photographers.

The Nikon D700 is a full-frame DSLR that was launched as a professional-grade camera. It features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, offering exceptional image quality with impressive low-light performance. The camera boasts an ISO range of 200 to 6400, expandable to 25,600, allowing users to capture stunning images even in challenging lighting conditions. The D700's 51-point autofocus system ensures precision and speed, making it suitable for fast-paced subjects, whether in sports or wildlife photography. Its robust build, weather-sealed body, and dual CF card slots add to its appeal for professionals who require durability and reliability.

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