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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2005. It has been replaced by the Nikon D80.
Nikon D70s

Nikon D70s

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HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Get One.......Don't think about it."
  • 5 out of 5
"Have the nikon fg film slr and bought the nikon d70s"
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The Nikon D70s SLR is an updated and improved version of the popular Nikon D70. Though the D70s has the same imaging hardware as the D70, it sports a variety of improvements over its predecessor, including a higher-capacity battery, larger LCD screen, and improved focusing system. Unlike the D50, which takes Secure Digital memory cards, the D70s supports... 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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Answered Questions for the D70s

Q: Size of picture that can be printed with D70s, 6 megapixel
A: The most you can probably get is a 13 by 9, but that could be a little pixelated, so I'd... read more
Q: Using AF-SVRZoom-Nikkor70-200mmf/2.8GIF-ED on my NikonD70s
A: Glen,Try moving the ISO settings to 1600. You'll get photos that are almost twice as bright as the ISO 1000... read more
Q: how can i set the d70s up for sharp distant photos useing 18 -70 mm lens
A: Well if you're doing sharp landscape shots I would put a fairly low ISO on, and probably lower the shutter... read more

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Open Questions for the D70s

Q: lately, "cha" has been flashing where the ISO appears. what does this mean?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I would like to buy a zoom telephoto lens for my nikon d70s..been thinking of Nikon 18-200 mm. Is this compatable?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: D-70 with SB-600 not working together
15 points for best answer - 3 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Nikon D70s

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4.8 out of 5 586 Store Reviews Big VALUE Inc
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$1,699.95 Go!
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 4.51 out of 5

Average rating based on 123 total reviews: 4.51/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Get One.......Don't think about it. (Scott - 7/1/09)

I have owned a D2H, D200, D300 and a D70s. My preferred camera is the D70s, the average person simply does not need more than... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Have the nikon fg film slr and bought the nikon d70s (fred basster - 3/1/09)

Great camera for the price.Paid 627.00 for the body and 18-70mm dx lens at circuit city. Works very well and has a lot of creative... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Easy to use (Upesh Patel - 2/10/09)

Awesome pics, easy to use SLR.read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 4.5 out of 5
The body has a good grip and its ergonomics are excellent. (Let's Go Digital - 4/20/05)

No photographic tests yet, but the folks at LetsGoDigital have delivered a great hands-on preview of the Nikon D70S, including lots of pictures of the camera. A lightning-fast start-up time of 0.2 seconds should make this camera very appealing to nature and travel photographers. read original review

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