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luke0622 · 03-26-2010, 07:12 AM

I am thinking about getting a Nikon D700 as my back up, I've got the chance to play with it a little bit, definitely like it a lot, but didn't have the chance to attach the battery grip.
what do yall think? shall I get it?

rustynail925 · 03-26-2010, 07:22 AM

Sure if money is not an issue..D700 would be your main unit unless of course you have a D3s as your main unit..
Budget wise - Stick w/ your system.. If your system is Nikon get a nikon. if Pentax get a Pentax..

luke0622 · 03-26-2010, 05:11 PM

I have a few Pentax lenses that I might be letting go, then I'd have a good amount of money for a couple of Nikon lenses... Thinking about selling me 31mm limited, Tokina 28-80mm/2.8, possibly FA* 70-200mm/2.8 if I would get the 70-200mm.2.8 VR II for D700. D700 would be my sports and low light camera

lesmore49 · 03-26-2010, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by luke0622

I have a few Pentax lenses that I might be letting go, then I'd have a good amount of money for a couple of Nikon lenses... Thinking about selling me 31mm limited, Tokina 28-80mm/2.8, possibly FA* 70-200mm/2.8 if I would get the 70-200mm.2.8 VR II for D700. D700 would be my sports and low light camera

I dunno. As the previous poster said a Nikon D 700 full frame would usually only be thought of as a 'backup' for a Nikon 3s, D3x.

With a D700 full frame...would you really keep your Pentax system ?

luke0622 · 03-26-2010, 08:40 PM

I think my Pentax is going to be my backup system, I would probably keep my FA* 28-70/2.8, 77mm limited, 100mm Macro WR and my K-7(will upgrade to the next one when it comes out)

rustynail925 · 03-27-2010, 05:48 AM

having 2 systems is gonna cost you.
Why do you want 2 systems ? whats the reason behind it?

luke0622 · 03-27-2010, 07:21 AM

for some low light wedding work, K-7 isn't the all that good in low light situation.

reeftool · 03-27-2010, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by luke0622

for some low light wedding work, K-7 isn't the all that good in low light situation.

So save yourself a couple thousand and buy Kx

rustynail925 · 03-27-2010, 10:13 AM

Try the Kx if you're not using flash. It has the best high iso in the APS-C right now and maybe below just 1 stop than the D700. You got your FA31 and FA77 w/ the Kx. That could save you more $ than buying the Nikon D700 and having two systems.

luke0622 · 03-27-2010, 05:06 PM

I will definitely give that a thought, I might be able to score a decent price on the D700, possibly half of the retailed price at new... who knows, we will see. But K-x would be a great idea, only thing concerns me is the AA batteries...

rustynail925 · 03-27-2010, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by luke0622

I will definitely give that a thought, I might be able to score a decent price on the D700, possibly half of the retailed price at new... who knows, we will see. But K-x would be a great idea, only thing concerns me is the AA batteries...

You mean new D700 for half a retail price?

deadwolfbones · 03-27-2010, 09:03 PM

Why would AA batteries concern you?

The K-x with eneloops got far better battery life than my D700 with its proprietary battery.

Peter Zack · 03-27-2010, 09:08 PM

AA's are not an issue if you buy the right ones. I've been using Eneloops in mine without any issues. If it's going to be a long day, then pick up a set of Lithiums and you'll get over 1900 shots on one set. This camera is now my high ISO/faster AF body to go with a pair of K20D's for wedding work. Very capable camera at a fraction of the cost.

luke0622 · 03-27-2010, 09:41 PM

yes, I am working on it, it might come up to 1/2 price on the new D700 price...

Thanks for the advice, definitely taking into considerations...

luke0622 · 03-27-2010, 09:45 PM

now I may consider to get rid of my K-7 and get K-x, wish there is a battery grip for K-x, I do enjoy bigger bodies... and thats if I can get the D700 for the half of it's retailed price...

03-26-2010, 07:12 AM	#1
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	Nikon D700 as a backup!!! I am thinking about getting a Nikon D700 as my back up, I've got the chance to play with it a little bit, definitely like it a lot, but didn't have the chance to attach the battery grip. what do yall think? shall I get it?

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03-26-2010, 07:22 AM	#2
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Sure if money is not an issue..D700 would be your main unit unless of course you have a D3s as your main unit.. Budget wise - Stick w/ your system.. If your system is Nikon get a nikon. if Pentax get a Pentax..

03-26-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388 Original Poster	I have a few Pentax lenses that I might be letting go, then I'd have a good amount of money for a couple of Nikon lenses... Thinking about selling me 31mm limited, Tokina 28-80mm/2.8, possibly FA* 70-200mm/2.8 if I would get the 70-200mm.2.8 VR II for D700. D700 would be my sports and low light camera

03-26-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by luke0622 I have a few Pentax lenses that I might be letting go, then I'd have a good amount of money for a couple of Nikon lenses... Thinking about selling me 31mm limited, Tokina 28-80mm/2.8, possibly FA* 70-200mm/2.8 if I would get the 70-200mm.2.8 VR II for D700. D700 would be my sports and low light camera I dunno. As the previous poster said a Nikon D 700 full frame would usually only be thought of as a 'backup' for a Nikon 3s, D3x. With a D700 full frame...would you really keep your Pentax system ?

03-26-2010, 08:40 PM	#5
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388 Original Poster	I think my Pentax is going to be my backup system, I would probably keep my FA* 28-70/2.8, 77mm limited, 100mm Macro WR and my K-7(will upgrade to the next one when it comes out)

03-27-2010, 05:48 AM	#6
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	having 2 systems is gonna cost you. Why do you want 2 systems ? whats the reason behind it?

03-27-2010, 07:21 AM	#7
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388 Original Poster	for some low light wedding work, K-7 isn't the all that good in low light situation.

03-27-2010, 09:04 AM	#8
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	Originally posted by luke0622 for some low light wedding work, K-7 isn't the all that good in low light situation. So save yourself a couple thousand and buy Kx

03-27-2010, 10:13 AM	#9
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Try the Kx if you're not using flash. It has the best high iso in the APS-C right now and maybe below just 1 stop than the D700. You got your FA31 and FA77 w/ the Kx. That could save you more $ than buying the Nikon D700 and having two systems.

03-27-2010, 05:06 PM	#10
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388 Original Poster	I will definitely give that a thought, I might be able to score a decent price on the D700, possibly half of the retailed price at new... who knows, we will see. But K-x would be a great idea, only thing concerns me is the AA batteries...

03-27-2010, 08:40 PM	#11
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Originally posted by luke0622 I will definitely give that a thought, I might be able to score a decent price on the D700, possibly half of the retailed price at new... who knows, we will see. But K-x would be a great idea, only thing concerns me is the AA batteries... You mean new D700 for half a retail price?

03-27-2010, 09:03 PM	#12
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Why would AA batteries concern you? The K-x with eneloops got far better battery life than my D700 with its proprietary battery.

03-27-2010, 09:08 PM	#13
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	AA's are not an issue if you buy the right ones. I've been using Eneloops in mine without any issues. If it's going to be a long day, then pick up a set of Lithiums and you'll get over 1900 shots on one set. This camera is now my high ISO/faster AF body to go with a pair of K20D's for wedding work. Very capable camera at a fraction of the cost.

03-27-2010, 09:41 PM	#14
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388 Original Poster	yes, I am working on it, it might come up to 1/2 price on the new D700 price... Thanks for the advice, definitely taking into considerations...

03-27-2010, 09:45 PM	#15
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388 Original Poster	now I may consider to get rid of my K-7 and get K-x, wish there is a battery grip for K-x, I do enjoy bigger bodies... and thats if I can get the D700 for the half of it's retailed price...

Nikon D700 as a backup!!!

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