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AF-S Nikkor lenses that have
long been favored by professionals around the world. Included with the
D70s is the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF -- a compact
standard zoom lens that covers the focal length range of 18 to 70
millimeters, which is equivalent to 27 to 105 millimeters in 35mm format.
Professional Quality with
Point-and-Shoot Simplicity
While the D70s offers many features you'd only expect in a
professional-level SLR, the camera also supports many features that make
picture-taking a breeze for anyone. The D70s features Digital Vari-Program
selections that automatically optimize white balance, sharpening, tone
(contrast), color, saturation and hue settings to best match the selected
scene. Instead of having to worry about all the camera settings, you can
have the option of choosing from one of several "modes" -- such as Auto,
Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait
-- that will deliver the optimum image for you according to the
conditions. This means you can concentrate on capturing that special
moment while leaving the details to the camera. And once you've taken your
shots, Nikon's PictureProject user interface makes image management,
editing and sharing easy and fun. Simply connect the camera to a computer
to automatically import pictures. You can also quickly e-mail or auto
enhance images, run slide shows, burn CD/DVDs, and access other commonly
used functions easily and intuitively. With simple drag-and-drop steps,
you can organize pictures into separate collections and quickly locate any
file by name, keyword, or date.
Among the many other features
that make the D70s an ideal digital SLR solution are:
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Nikon-exclusive Silent Wave
Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet
operation
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Internal Focusing (IF) for
smoother operation and great balance
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Three Nikon ED glass
elements, plus aspherical element for low distortion and minimized
chromatic aberration
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M/A mode for instant
switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for
enhanced flash and ambient exposure control
The camera's included EN-EL3a
rechargeable lithium-ion offers up to 2,500 shots per charge, and the
large, two-inch TFT LCD monitor offers several playback options, including
single frame, four or nine-image thumbnail display, zoom with scroll (up
to 4.7x), automatic slide show, histogram indication and highlight point
display. In short, the Nikon D70s delivers the professional-level quality
an SLR of this class but with many of the convenient automated features
that can make photography so fun.
What's in the Box
D70s, rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL3a, quick charger MH-18a,
video cable, USB cable UC-E4, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap DK-5, rubber
eyecup DK-20, LCD monitor cover BM-5, PictureProject CD-ROM. Lens kit
includes Nikkor 18-70mm lens, HB-32 hood, CL-0915 case, 67mm lens cap, and
rear cap.
Product Description
6.1 Megapixel / 2" LCD / Uses CompactFlash Memory Card / Fast Shutter /
Auto and Manual Focus and Exposure Modes / Built-in Speedlight / PC and
Mac 3 fps Continuous Shooting - for up to 144 consecutive shots Refined
5-Area AF System - with NEW All-Area Search / 3D Color Matrix Metering
Fast - 1/8000 sec. Maximum Shutter Speed & 1/500 Sec. Flash Sync Built-in
Speedlight Electronic-Flash Dimension (WxHxD) - Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1
inch / Weighs 1.25 lbs
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Product Reviews:
A serious flaw of light metering, April 17, 2006
Reviewer: Shiuan-haur Lu "Howard"
The Nikon D70(s) has a serious flaw of light metering for under-exposure.
The Nikon customer support may tell you under-exposure is better than
over-exposure because under-exposure keeps details of the picture. It is
true. But under-exposure also introduces noise and usually cannot reach
the expected color saturation. How serious is the Nikon D70(s)
under-exposure problem? I talked to my friends who have Nikon D70(s). The
under-exposure of Nikon D70(s) is from -1/3 to -1. In my case, my Nikon
D70(s) is -2/3. Can Nikon fix it? I sent my Nikon D70(s) for repair. It
came back with the same problem. To the worst, the under-exposure is not
linear. For example, I need to set +2/3 to get 0. But I need to set -1 1/3
to get -2/3. (You can test it by yourself by shooting Kodak 18% gray
card).
Other functions of Nikon D70(s) are good.
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Good out of doors, poor using a flash, December 25, 2005
Reviewer: Richard J. Martin
I've been a life-long Nikon user going back to the Nikormat. I upgraded to
the D70 since I have a number of Nikon lenses, I thought it logical to
purchase the D70. While the pictures taken out-of-doors are very good to
excellent, using the internal flash indoors is very disappointing. When I
need flash pictures I use the Canon G2 which produces excellent results,
while the D70 is consistently under-exposed. I sent the camera back to
Nikon for analysis. They found nothing wrong, stating I needed to by the
external SB-600 flash. I fail to understand why virtually all other
digital cameras come with a proper internal flash. (Has anyone else had
this issue?)
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