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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--as well as the 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens, a
3.6x zoom lens for portraiture, sports, or wildlife, which features a 35mm
equivalent of 82.5 to 300mm.
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, Nikkor 55-200mm 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:
Not great, not bad, April 17, 2006
Reviewer: G. Frank
Best feature - speed. From switching on to taking a
shot is almost instant, compared to other DSLRs that take a few seconds to
boot before being ready to shoot (eg. Canon EOS). So you don't miss candid
moments. For journalists, that's fabulous.
Worst feature - color balance. I've tried so many
setting alternatives and this camera consistently yields slightly
under-saturated, cold (ie. slightly blueish) pictures. Same experienced by
reviewers on dpreview.com. It's fixable by most photo editing software
like Picasa or Photoshop, but is annoying.
Overall, better than most of its peers but I expected a
more finished, tuned package.
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Good value in a DSLR, March 12, 2006
Reviewer: ScholarDan
Strangely enough, I bought this after 30 years with film SLRs and about 5
with digital. This will do anything most need in a digital camera and
more. Naturally for professional quality landscapes you can still go with
medium/large format film. If you are such an outstanding photographer that
somehow this camera is holding back your enormous skill, talent, and ego,
and you have tons more money, grab the D200+lens for just several hundred
dollars more. Then you will need a newer more powerful computer to process
the files. The D200 will serve for a year until the D300 comes out, then
you'll have to lust after it. Of course if you are a pro, you may prefer
the D2X to either the D70/D200 prosumer cams.
This pics I get from this are equal to 35mm for all practical purposes up
to 8x10, possible bigger. If you are interested in taking good quality
photos more than you are camera specs and would like a decent camera that
will help you develope your skills, this one will serve just fine.
You will need some good software to process your pics---Nikon's stuff is
subpar especially the Picture Project which seems to have been written by
2 monkeys and a groundhog.
People have a lot of different experiences with Nikon customer service.
Some good, some not. You'll find that out if you have any problems. Do not
take a chance on an improted Nikon, even if you go overseas and buy it and
bring it back to the US, Nikon USA will provide no support and no service.
You are the same as a crook to them.
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Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm and 55-200mm Nikkor Lenses
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