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Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera -- Body Only ( Lens Required ) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,099.99
Buy Used: $334.00
You Save: $765.99 (70%)
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 8242
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Display Size: 1.8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 9 x 9
MPN: 25212
Model: D70
UPC: 018208252121
EAN: 0018208252121
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
NIKON D70 -- The smart money says this Digital SLR is going to be a true buzz-killer for the competition! Now you can catch all the action in glorious detail and impeccable color fidelity, with a 6.1 million effective pixel CCD and the ability to shoot up to 3 frames per second. Stores images on CompactFlash ( CF ) Card Type I & II or Microdrive (sold separately) 1.8 TFT Color LCD w/ brightness adjustment Standard ISO hot-shoe contact USB interface Unit Weight about 21 ounces w/out battery or memory card In the box - Strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, video cable, USB cable, EN-EL3 Li-ion battery, MH-18 charger, CR2 battery holder, software on CD-ROM Lens not included - accepts most Nikon Lenses except IX Nikkor models
Amazon.com Product Description
Delivering top-notch performance and high resolution at an affordable price, the Nikon D70 digital SLR offers easy-to-use yet powerful features to a wide range of users--from novices to serious and experienced photo enthusiasts. Its DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity, and it's compatible with Nikon's DX Nikkor lenses. Optics and Resolution
The D70 incorporates a next-generation 6.1-effective megapixel DX format CCD image sensor that produces 3008 x 2000-pixel images, and is optimized to deliver a wide dynamic range and superbly sharp details. It also has 2240 x 1488 and 1504 x 1000 resolution modes. Nikon programmed the D70's advanced system LSI processor for improved performance to produce vivid colors and clarity, optimized auto white balance, auto tone and color control, and to run real-time processes that diminish digital noise in long exposure shots for cleaner overall results. More Features
The Nikon D70 has been designed to offer faster operation at nearly every level of performance, with the camera ready to shoot the instant it's turned on. Compressed NEF (RAW) files are processed and stored exponentially faster, making shooting in compressed NEF mode easier and more convenient than ever. It can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures (using the JPEG Normal/Large setting and a 256 MB CompactFlash card) due to improved buffer memory handling, faster image processing, increased memory card access speed, and greater system bus bandwidth. Other features include: - Built-in Speedlight flash with auto pop-up
- 1/8000 second shutter speed and a synch speed of 1/500 second for flash
- Auto modes include Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape
- 25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70 to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions
- Shoot in any lighting environment with the D70's built-in creative lighting system and 3D Color Matrix meter with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor
- The D70 displays menus with simple or detailed information on a 1.8-inch LCD viewing screen
- Choose from a variety of file formats, including Nikon's RAW mode (NEF), TIFF, JPEG formats or Nikon's exclusive compressed JPEG + NEF combination
- ISO standard hot-shoe with safety lock
- Optical viewfinder features high magnification, diopter correction, complete info display, and On-Demand grid lines to aid in composition
- High-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on ensures quick response and sharp focus
Storage and Transfer
Images and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I/II), and the camera is compatible with MicroDrives (no memory card is included with this package). Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1 connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-Ion battery pack (EN-EL3, included) or three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied MS-D70 battery holder). It measures 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches and weighs 21 ounces (camera body only without batteries). What's in the Box
This package includes the Nikon D70 camera body, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, USB and A/V cables, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL3), battery charger (MH-18), CR2 battery holder (MS-D70), and Picture Project CD-ROM. Optional accessories include: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (EN-EL3), Multi Charger (MH-19), Quick Charger (MH-18), AC Adapter (EH-5), Speedlight SB-800/600, Nikon Capture 4 (ver.4.1) Software, Semi-Soft Case (CF-D7)0, Remote Controller (ML-L3).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 Great when it works- Service isn't worth the price June 22, 2008
A. Hupka (Morrison, CO)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this camera 3 years ago, and it worked beautifully until on a long trip in Yellowstone. After changing the memory card, the mirror locked up, as other posts mention, making the camera completely useless. Since I was past the warranty period, Nikon told me I would be charged, even though they had (have) a vague-enough-to-weasel-out-of service advisory out for this problem. The way the service works is to receive the camera, have a front desk monkey put it into a cost-to-repair category, which you must then authorize payment for before they will proceed to actually see what is wrong with the camera. When I asked how they knew what it would cost and why it wasn't covered under the service advisory when they didn't know what the specific problem was, they just told me they always hear the same complaint (should be a warning to them), but that's the way they'd always done it. I should have bought a Canon. Their service is well-known to be top-notch in the industry, and the cameras are good quality for a lower price. I highly recommend AGAINST Nikon, unless you're buying lenses and flashes.
 Wonderful Backup November 16, 2007
A. Capostagno (New York)
It is easy to use. Believe it or not this is my back up camera to my Nikon N90s 35mm. It does everything the way its supposed to and does it without a problem. I bought it used this year in June. This is my first digital SLR. It isn't the best and I knew that when I bought it. I have no complaints. It is just a simple pro-sumer camera. I'd buy again.
wonderful camera February 9, 2007
bloodnok (east finchley)
i had one of these: the d70 kit. i still have the 18-70mm lens from the kit but retired and sold the body. it was a wonderful companion. fast, incredible battery life, super quality images. the only camera better than this beast is the body that replaced it: a d80.
Perfect for being the almost perfect camera September 3, 2006
R. Buchanan (Brooklyn NY!)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The D70, especially since the d70s came out, is a bargain. I bought the D70 and upgraded the firmware (easy - see nikon website) and now have a D70s sans the .2 inch larger screen on the back.
I used to do freelance work and have boxes of nikon accessories to play with so I just bought the body. Only complaint? These new D-series cameras don't seem to like the old flash units. Oh, and when will Nikon go full frame so we don't have to deal with these small-sensor lens (or the conversion factor) and use our old proper film ones. Alas.
Otherwise the D70 is perfect...
Light weight. Depth of field preview. Grid in the viewfinder. Instant on. Fast processing. The new built-in wireless "commander-mode" with the new flashes.
This camera is a joy to use.
I love it! March 20, 2006
J. Chambers (Georgia, United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My first DSLR was a Nikon D100. The D100 was a marvel at the time, one of the first affordable DSLRs, but when the D70 came out, I bought one. The D70 is the camera that the D100 should have been, with much improved placement of controls, and menus that were much improved in appearance (after a firmware upgrade). I've taken several thousand photos with the D70, and some of them have won contests with nice prizes. For the current price, I doubt if there's a better bargain to be had.
I recently bought a Nikon D200, but I'll definitely keep my D70 for a backup.
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