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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 It has been replaced by the Nikon D80.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.
  • 2 out of 5
"Do not purchase, consider a Cannon"
  • 5 out of 5
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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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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
Q: How much should I be looking at paying for a used model with a 18-70mm lens?
A: Hello,it depends on many things. Like the condition (looks like a new or used), warranty (still has warranty or not... read more

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Open Questions for the D70s

Q: D-70 with SB-600 not working together
15 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: Size of picture that can be printed with D70s, 6 megapixel
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How much should I be paying for a second hand D70S?
20 points for best answer - 4 replies

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  • 4.5 out of 5

Average rating based on 118 total reviews: 4.5/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Do not purchase, consider a Cannon (Mike Young - 6/23/08)

I have use Nikon Camera for almost 40 years, have own several models.

When I purchase the D7O Digital Camera for my father... for... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Nikon D70s (johnny co - 5/26/07)

To me, this is one of the best camera at the time, of course it unfair to compare it with camera released on a latter... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Upgrade from coolpix5000 (Pentti Paavola - 12/14/06)

After reading reviews and user comments about D70 I decided to purchase new D70s, I am still trying to come to grips with immense load... 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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