which nikon is better for someone who is not a pro and no desire to be one d70s or d80.

Hi Billie,
Out of the two cameras you mentioned, I would say that anyone who is not aspiring to be a pro should choose the D70 simply because it's less complicated. There are a LOT of features on both cameras (but more on the D80 that would simply go unused by anyone who was not extremely familiar with DSLRs.

I would suggest that if you're just looking for something to take good photos, you should look into a point and shoot rather than one of these two. Both of these are very much professional-level cameras and you're going to be spending a lot of money for many features that you probably won't be using.

I'd look at some point and shoots before making a purchase- there are a lot of excellent ones out there that will give you great results for a lot less money.

Thank you Brenda P that help alot, I also plan on take classes to learn all about d-SRL camera and the D70s. I all ready own a point and shoot camera it's lack some of the things I looking for.

Hi Billie,
what point and shoot do you have, and what features are you looking for? Many point and shoots have a Manual mode where you can control the settings yourself; this gives them the flexibility of low-end DSLRs without the price tag (or the complication).

Hi Brenda I have a Konica Minolta Z1

Hi Brenda thank you very much, you have help me alot I have decided on the D70s

I have a D70 (that I am selling, BODY ONLY) and have a D80. One of the things is the D80 has a lot of photo editing software right in the camera, even though it has a PHD (push here dummy) for when you don't want to bother. The D80 also has many of the D200 components such as the focus mechanism (Software & hardware) and a more defined matrix metering aid. Of course if you don't have any Nikon lenses it will cost more (just like the D70s). I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you purchase.

Jack

Save the money and go with the D-50. Spend the extra money on lenses. It is all the camera you will ever want. I have taken pictures from fair territory in the upper deck of Yankee Stadium - in fair territory - over 400' away. I have one where you can clearly see the ball coming of Derek Jeter's bat. I have lots where you can see the ball coming out of the pitchers hand.

It also takes great portraits and landscapes. Unless you want to blow up beyond 8x10 the 6.1 MP is all you need. It is easy to operate, light and takes essentially all Nikon and compatible after market (AF) lenses and accessories.