D700 is a product years ago and will be replaced by D800(rumors) And D7000 is the newly released product and with many new technics. so D7000 is the right choice. Never mind full frame.
Again. Wrong answer.
Folks, seriously... if you're going to give advice, I highly recommend you assess your own level of knowledge a bit more critically before posting. What's more is if you knew anything, you would know that a canned single-condition response is almost assuredly going to be innacurate at best, and destructively misinformed at worst. Choices in gear for photographers vary wildly based upon needs and budgets.
I've been somewhat glib in this thread, but here is the real breakdown...
The D700 is a pro-line model camera with pro-line features and capabilities. It has essentially unmatched high-ISO performance when compared to any of the other cameras in the Nikon line, saving those that are more expensive. Most notably the D3S, which was designed to be a high-ISO performer vs the D3X which is the megapixel king. The D700 is also the lowest entry-point full-frame sensor model in the Nikon line, which is part of the reason for the high-ISO performance, and also provides just an overall higher-quality image because it packs the same number of pixels onto a larger sensor space than it's partial-frame sensor cousins. (lower pixel depth translates to fewer issues with heat, cross-talk between pixels (voltage arcs), etc.) Also, the full frame affects lens capabilities as partial frame cameras cause lenses to effectively "zoom in" on their subjects... an 18mm lens becomes a 27mm effective focal length on a partial-frame Nikon. The D700 is, however, a slightly dated camera at this point. Newer model cameras (even lesser tier bodies) will sometimes exceed their bigger more expensive cousins in capabilities... for example... the D7000 is 16MP, where the D700 is 12MP. The D700 is also rumored to be replaced sometime this year, and while a newer model is likely to be slightly more expensive, generally a person evaluating a D700 for purchase now would be wise to wait until the presumed D800 hits the market so that they can better evaluate their options. D700s will generally be available for some short period of time after the D800 is released, though there is always that gamble that they get gobbled up before you can get your hands on one.
The D7000 is a lower tier of camera- technically two tiers lower, falling under the D300S and being at essentially the D90 level. It has some significant improvements over previous D90-level cameras (such as a magnesium alloy body, previously reserved to the D300S level and above), but would still be considered the entry point for the serious consumer-level photographer. It is an absolutely fantastic camera with a lot of wonderful features and capabilities, and also has the autofocusing motor built-in- a critical component for any photographer serious about flexibility in lens choices, and the lowest-level body in the Nikon line to have this feature. It is a partial-frame sensor body, which has the reverse of all the effects noted for the full-frame sensor D700 above. This is not a game-ender, but something to be aware of. This camera is pretty much brand new and thus not likely to be replaced anytime soon. (figure 3-5 years) This camera is obviously less expensive than it's bigger cousins and therefore often a good choice for the budget-conscious when comparing to larger bodies, and given it's newness and capabilities may even be a reasonable choice when compared to a D300S, even assuming you have the money to purchase the D300S. (keeping in mind that the D300S is likely to be replaced very soon with the presumed D400, and therefore waiting might also be a smart choice)
THERE.
Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is an ANSWER.
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