For the price, why doesn't this camera shoot video?
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The introduction date of the Nikon D700 was late 2007. At that time video was not as dominant in the DSLR families as it is today. The camera was never upgraded to handle video. The D700 is still superior to most DSLRs in the current market place, hence the continued demand, although Nikon shut down production of it in 2012. In my opinion, it is still the best full frame camera on the market for the average photographer not engaged in sports or fast paced photojournalism. Hope this helps . . . bgs.
1065195
My easiest answer is that it wasn't designed to shoot video. A more detailed answer would be that the camera is already filled with quality and other features that make it well worth the money without video. While this may sound like a sarcastic response, I liked the camera and in my opinion, it really was that good. It served me very well without video until the D800 came on the market. I bought one of the very first D800 cameras. It has video and I've used it on one occasion only to see if it works. It worked fine and I've never used it since.
1065196
This camera came out back in 2008 I believe. The video technology wasn't what it is today. This camera strictly focused on professional quality still photography. This wasn't one of Nikon average consumer cameras, therefore they probably felt it was unnecessary to add video at the time. I bought this camera 2 years ago knowing that it didn't have video. But many people that buy this camera are either semi professionals or advanced hobbyist photographers that aren't looking for a video camera. It does an excellent job at being a DSLR.
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Yes!!! I have this problem as well! It's so upsetting because this is supposed to be a high quality camera. And I don't feel like spending $500 for a second camera. Have you found the solution for this? If you look at my YouTube channel: APurposeDeep, you can see that my first 2 videos were recorded with it and the quality is very poor :(
1528494
Try reset cam while plugged in it may also depend on windows version may not be compatible with 8 and up you may need to load basic player for the cam also try finding it in my computer right click explore
400142
I don't know, James, because we sent the camera back! Something that only records for 10 seconds when it activates was not what we needed. We got a netcam instead! Goggling the camera model doesn't turn up anything?
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DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
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Any chance you are using Roxio and Windows Vista? That is combo that we have as we're considering this camcorder.
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Mine has a video out, but I haven't used it, so I can't confirm the quality (I usually take the micro-sd out to transfer files if there's any I want to save or review). Per my experience with the rest of the unit, there's no reason to expect it wouldn't work fine, though.
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the only thing I can think of is that one of the camera's don't work. Maybe you can return the unit for another one. good Luck.
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I don't have that problem. I just have a problem with it not recording sound. The video is great, doesn't have blurry issues, I just can't get audio recording. But other than that, it's a good video.
38261
It appears that this is a software issue and not a hardware issue. Without knowing what webcam program you are using it is impossible to determine a solution.
1275990
Unfortunately, camera didn't work properly (from the very beginning). I did not bother to return it, my fault. My only suggestion, if applicable, buy it locally. Good Luck
1618123
There are so many variables involved, it is hard to say. The firmware must be the latest available, even then it may take some tweaking in the setup. Google it and see what comes up, someone may have already done the footwork on this one. I'm from the old film school, so digital is not my best subject.
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Dear Sir, really I didn't check it enough yet, but any way the non professional cam is little good indoor. Have a nice photos
304125
Yes, it takes reasonable video for an inexpensive camera. The video function is minimal as this is not a 'video camera' per se.
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It does have some kind of limited video capture.... no way it's any form of Hi-Def. Probabaly VGA? You have to remember this camera is from 2004.... A used Mini DV Tape camcorder would probably be better for video work. Or the Nikon D90 which does 720p.
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Well so far, I have had terrible luck recording indoors. I have seen test on youtube and elsewhere, that display otherwise though. Many of the other reviewers seem to be getting better image quality than me.
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Sorry, no video capability at all on a Sony A100, it's purely a stills camera, but a good one.