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Yes, we know, as of this writing, the Canon 5D Mark II is still a twinkle in a blogger’s eye - an unverified rumor, but take it from CameraSpotter, its coming very soon, and the magical full-frame $3,000 Nikon D700 will meet its match.  What will the tale of the tape look like?  Were betting on:

Canon 5D Mark II (Rumored) Specs:              Nikon D700 Specs:

15-16 megapixels DIGIC III                                        12.1 EXPEED CMOS megapixels

FULL FRAME                                                               FULL FRAME

6.5 fps                                                                             5 fps (up to 8 with optional battery pack)

sensor cleaning                                                            sensor cleaning

ISO up to 12800                                                          ISO  up to 6400

Live View                                                                      Two Live View Modes (handheld or tripod)

29 point AF                                                                   51 point AF

$3,000 MSRP                                                                $3,000 MSRP

There are a slew of other specs to compare, but based on the above tale of the tape (Canon 5D Mark II specs are speculative), resolution-whores will be tempted to go with the Canon 5D Mark II, while we wouldn’t give too much credence to the Canon 5D Mark II’s extreme low-light capability until we see it for ourselves, we are impressed with the Nikon D700’s 51 point auto focusing system.  Fast, sharp focusing is absolutely critical for those on the move.  We also like the Nikon D700’s aesthetics much more than the Canon 5D Mark II (rendered rumored photos of course).

Looks Matter:

The Nikon D700 possesses a beautifully polished, sensual look, while the Canon 5D Mark II looks alot like the Canon Xsi - cheap.  Style hounds, the Nikon D700 is clearly the looker of the two.  Sports and photo journalists will also be drawn to the Nikon D700’s autofocus system, as well as its 8 frames per second (with optional battery pack).

Still and portrait photographers who have generally stuck with the Canon 5D (Mark I) will find it more compelling than the Nikon D700, mainly for its supposed 15-16 megapixels.

$3,000 is steep, but the Nikon D3, which the Nikon D700 takes after, is $2,000 more and offers only marginal superiority.   If you’ve waiting for a digital full frame SLR at am attainable price, you’ll soon have two powerful choices.  We love resolution as much as the still photographer, but the Nikon D700 looks like the most full-featured supercamera.  Price being roughly equal, we’re going to predict that most camera fans will consider the Nikon D700 the superior camera.

The Nikon D700 is Nikon’s first full-frame DSLR under $3,000.  Of course at this point, its still a rumor but word is, its goin to be revealed very soon on NikonUSA.com.  TechSpotter.com has revealed this very believable-looking photo of the rumored Nikon D700.  Looks gorgeous, and full-frame glory for about $2,000 less than the Nikon D3.  Wow.

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