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Nikon D70
Nikon D70
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Nikon D70 Details

Editors' Comments

The Nikon D70 is Nikon's answer to the immensely popular Canon 300D -- when it was released in March 2004, the D70 became the second digital SLR to cost less than $1000. Compatible with all autofocus Nikon lenses, the D70 offers a host of impressive capabilities, including 6.1 megapixel resolution and a three-frame-per-second burst mode capable of taking 144 consecutive images.

Nikon D70 Specifications

  • 6.1 megapixels (effective)
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • ISO range 200-1600
  • proprietary Lithium-Ion battery. Accepts interchangeable Nikon lenses -- lens not included

Product Information

Manufacturer Nikon
UPC 00018208252121
Release Date Jan 28, 2004

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