Nikon has launched yet another Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera that will cater to those who seek high quality and usability: the Nikon d70. A well-designed, complex as still very simple to use, this DSLR was patterned after its predecessor, the Nikon d70s, but with redefined and more elaborate features.
With function being its main selling point, the Nikon d70 is not necessarily an eyesore but its design has a more “professional” feel to it than “cute”. Particularly designed for persons with large hands, this camera is chunky because of the rubberized hand grip that is properly contoured so users can get a tight hold of the camera while shooting. The design was made to make the four fingers of the hand sit on the grip while one clicks on the shutter. The slightly larger size of the camera body also allows over 25 camera functions to have a place in its exterior and in this fashion making it look organized and very efficient to use.
On top of the camera is where a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel is positioned, which displays a total of 22 settings that could prove very handy to the user. Other than that, an additional set of 16 settings can be found in the camera’s viewfinder. All these comprehensive details are especially helpful to those who do not have much experience with DSLRs. This just goes to show that sometimes too much information is never too much. One minor thing that sets it back is the sound that the shutter button makes when released. Since the sound draws unnecessary attention, using the Nikon d70 digital camera for close-up portraiture can be a bit bothersome.
Given that it offers roughly a whole lot that is necessary for photographers and enthusiasts, the Nikon D70 digital camera is considered to be a good investment. DSLR first timers will certainly be keen on the camera’s easy handling and functionality, and of course the high quality images that the Nikon d70 camera produces.
Camera’s Specifications:
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Manufacturer |
Nikon |
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Price |
£683.02 |
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Image sensor |
6.24 megapixel, 23.7mm x 15.6mm RGB CCD that delivers 6.1 effective megapixels |
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Maximum output resolution |
3,008 x 2,000 |
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Other resolutions |
2,240 x 1,488, 1,504 x 1,000 |
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Zoom |
By lens |
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Optical focal length (35mm) |
By lens |
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Maximum lens aperture |
By lens |
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Shutter speeds |
1/8000 – 30 sec with a Bulb option |
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ISO rating |
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV |
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LCD screen |
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
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Viewfinder |
TTL phase detection 5-point autofocus system |
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Flash modes |
Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync and Rear-curtain Sync |
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Exposure control |
Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait), Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible) [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M] |
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Exposure metering |
Matrix, Spot, CW Average |
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Exposure Compensation |
+-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
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White balance modes |
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible |
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Auto-Focus |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with |
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Manual focus |
Yes |
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Macro focus distance |
By lens |
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Recording Modes |
Single frame shooting mode; Continous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second; Self-timer mode; Delayed remote mode: 2 sec. delay; Quick-response remote mode |
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Image formats |
JPEGs (8 bit), RAW (12 bit) |
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Compression |
Fine, Normal, Basic |
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Picture Adjustments |
Normal, Vivid, Sharper, Softer, Direct Print, Portrait, Landscape, Custom |
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Self-timer |
2-20 seconds |
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Memory card slot |
CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive |
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Supplied Memory |
None |
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Batteries supplied |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a |
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Recharger supplied |
Yes |
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A/V output |
PAL and NTSC |
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Ports |
AV, USB 2.0, DC |
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Accessories |
Video Cable, USB Cable UC-E4, Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-20, LCD monitor cover BM-5. Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area. |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
140 x 111 x 78 mm |
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Weight (Body Only) |
600g |
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Software |
Nikon Picture Project 1.5 |
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