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Nikon D70

Nikon D70

  • 3 out of 5
"supperb camera"
  • 5 out of 5
"BEST EVER NIKON"
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Answered Questions for the D70

Q: how do you switch the D70 to black and white setting (you can.... right?!)
A: It doesn't shoot black and white, sorry. You can, however use a program, such as Adobe Photoshop, to convert the... read more
Q: Why are some (new) Nikon d70's online $336.00 while usually $999.00?
A: Hello Leah , I would stay with a store you can trust such as staples etc. Plus they have a... read more
Q: CHA messasge appears shortly after reformatting.
A: If all your cards have the same problem, then I agree with you, that points to the camera. On page... read more

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Q: I am getting a 2nd Hand D70 with accessories ,, Need Help ASAP
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Q: Nikon D50 or D70s.
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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... read more

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
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  • 4.66 out of 5

Average rating based on 175 total reviews: 4.66/5

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  • 3 out of 5
supperb camera (robert - 12/3/06)

one of the best cameras ever .took a lot of pictures and they came out greatread more

  • 5 out of 5
BEST EVER NIKON (JJ Stives - 11/24/06)

Over more than 40 years, I have owned and used a lot of SLR cameras. This D70 is without question the best I have ever... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Focus-hunt problems ( - 6/28/06)

Have been a die hard Nikon fan for over 20 years. Purchased my first DSLR 8 months ago, the D70. Has been great except for... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.3 out of 5
Overall, the D70's images are some of the best we've seen to date from a consumer-priced model (CNET - 9/9/04)

The Nikon D70 is a great performer for novice and advanced photographers alike. Image quality is excellent, and its continuous shooting mode is "terrific." These reviewers were disappointed that Nikon charges $99 for its Capture Software, which is necessary to work with the camera's RAW images. read original review

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Nikon D70 News

1/1/01

Nikon Offers Support For D70 Users

Three of Nikon's popular SLR cameras, the D70, D2H, and F55 can develop hardware problems. Nikon has agreed to replace parts free of charge, regardless of expired warranties.

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