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==Reviews==
 
==Reviews==
 
* There's a big [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/ D70 review] at DPReview.
 
* There's a big [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/ D70 review] at DPReview.
 
* Another review may be found at [http://www.photo.net/equipment/nikon/D70/ photo.net].
 
* Another review may be found at [http://www.photo.net/equipment/nikon/D70/ photo.net].
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* A nice, down-to-earth review is at [http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d70.htm kenrockwell]
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* A nice, down-to-earth review is at [http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d70.htm kenrockwell]* A huge list of reviews and sample photos is at [http://www.noendpress.com/pvachier/cameras/nikon_D70.php NoEnd Press]
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* A huge list of reviews and sample photos is at [http://www.noendpress.com/pvachier/cameras/nikon_D70.php NoEnd Press]
 
  
 
== Issues ==
 
== Issues ==
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* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0501/05011101d70_fwb103.asp Firmware B Update v1.03] The upgrade addresses the problem of image editing programs with color management functions recognizing JPEGs as having the Adobe RGB color space.
 
* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0501/05011101d70_fwb103.asp Firmware B Update v1.03] The upgrade addresses the problem of image editing programs with color management functions recognizing JPEGs as having the Adobe RGB color space.
 
* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0504/05042002nikon70firmware.asp D70 firmware adds D70s Features] New firmware update further enhances the functionality of 2004's Digital SLR Camera of the Year
 
* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0504/05042002nikon70firmware.asp D70 firmware adds D70s Features] New firmware update further enhances the functionality of 2004's Digital SLR Camera of the Year
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==Specifications ==
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'''Type''' Digital SLR
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'''Effective Pixels:''' 6.1 million
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'''Image Sensor:''' RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm
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'''Image Size (pixels):''' 3008 x 2000 [L], 2240 x 1448 [M], 1504 x 1000 [S]
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'''Sensitivity:''' 200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
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'''Storage Media:''' CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive
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'''Storage System: ''' 1) Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit lossless compression
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2) JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
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'''White Balance(WB):''' 1) Auto (TTL White Balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor)
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2) Six manual modes with fine-tuning
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3) Preset White Balance
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4) White Balance bracketing
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'''LCD Monitor:''' 1.8-in., 130,000 -dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
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'''Interface:''' USB Mass Storage and PTP selectable
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'''Compatible Lenses:''' 1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported
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2) Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported;
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3) Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposrue modes;
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4) Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR
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5) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus
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6) Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
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7) IX Nikkor Lenses cannot be used.
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'''Picture Angle:''' Equivalent in 35 mm format is approx. 1.5x lens focal length
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'''Viewfinder:''' Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5 m -1)
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'''Focusing Screen:''' B-type BriteView clear matte screen II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
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'''Viewfinder Frame Coverage:''' Approx. 95%
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'''Viewfinder Magnification:''' Approx. 0.75x with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
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'''Viewfinder Information:''' Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator,Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures
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'''Autofocus:''' TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5 m to 3.0 m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
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'''Lens Servo:''' 1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
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2) Manual focus (M)
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'''Focus Area: ''' Can be selected from 5 focus areas
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'''AF Area Mode:''' Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
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'''Focus Lock''' Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
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'''Exposure Metering:''' TTL full-aperture exposure metering system(1) 3D color matrix metering with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor(2)Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame(3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about 1% of frame) centered on active focus area
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'''Exposure Mode: ''' Digital Vari-Program ( Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait),programmed auto [P] with flexible program; shutter-priority auto [S]; aperture priority auto [A]; manual [M]
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'''Shooting Modes:''' 1) Single frame shooting mode
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2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second
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3) Self-timer/remote control mode
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'''Shutter:''' Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
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'''Sync Contact:''' X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 second
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'''Flash Control:''' 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005 pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)
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2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and 600 with CPU lens
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3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s
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4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 and 600
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'''Flash Sync Mode:''' 1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync),
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2) Red-Eye Reduction,
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3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync,
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4) Slow Sync,
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5) Rear-Curtain Sync
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'''Built-in Speedlight:''' auto flash with auto pop-up[P], [S], [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release Guide number(ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)
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'''Flash Compensation:''' -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV
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'''Accessory Shoe:''' Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
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'''Power Source:''' One rechargeable Nikon Li-ion Battery EN-EL3;Three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied CR2 Battery  Holder MS-D70) AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
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'''Tripod Socket''' 1/4 inch (ISO1222)
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'''Dimensions(W x H x D)''': Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches
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'''Weight:''' Approx. 21 oz body only
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==

Revision as of 03:19, 16 May 2008

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Reviews

Issues

  • Firmware B Update v1.03 The upgrade addresses the problem of image editing programs with color management functions recognizing JPEGs as having the Adobe RGB color space.
  • D70 firmware adds D70s Features New firmware update further enhances the functionality of 2004's Digital SLR Camera of the Year

Specifications

Type Digital SLR

Effective Pixels: 6.1 million

Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm

Image Size (pixels): 3008 x 2000 [L], 2240 x 1448 [M], 1504 x 1000 [S]

Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV

Storage Media: CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive

Storage System: 1) Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit lossless compression 2) JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

White Balance(WB): 1) Auto (TTL White Balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor) 2) Six manual modes with fine-tuning 3) Preset White Balance 4) White Balance bracketing

LCD Monitor: 1.8-in., 130,000 -dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Interface: USB Mass Storage and PTP selectable

Compatible Lenses: 1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported 2) Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported; 3) Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposrue modes; 4) Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR 5) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus 6) Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster. 7) IX Nikkor Lenses cannot be used.

Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35 mm format is approx. 1.5x lens focal length

Viewfinder: Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5 m -1)

Focusing Screen: B-type BriteView clear matte screen II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 95%

Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.75x with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1

Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator,Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures

Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5 m to 3.0 m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)

Lens Servo: 1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status 2) Manual focus (M)

Focus Area: Can be selected from 5 focus areas

AF Area Mode: Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF

Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure Metering: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system(1) 3D color matrix metering with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor(2)Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame(3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about 1% of frame) centered on active focus area

Exposure Mode: Digital Vari-Program ( Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait),programmed auto [P] with flexible program; shutter-priority auto [S]; aperture priority auto [A]; manual [M]

Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second 3) Self-timer/remote control mode

Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 second

Flash Control: 1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005 pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering) 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and 600 with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s 4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 and 600

Flash Sync Mode: 1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction, 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync

Built-in Speedlight: auto flash with auto pop-up[P], [S], [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release Guide number(ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)

Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV

Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided

Power Source: One rechargeable Nikon Li-ion Battery EN-EL3;Three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied CR2 Battery Holder MS-D70) AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)

Tripod Socket 1/4 inch (ISO1222)

Dimensions(W x H x D): Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches

Weight: Approx. 21 oz body only


Tips & Tricks

  • There's a great explanation of custom curves, and some to download, over at Fotogenic.
  • Great camera to use for high-speed syncing of flashes. Due to it's "electronic shutter" on the CCD sensor, this camera can be used at shutter speeds up to and slightly beyond 1/1000th if the flashes durations are fast enough.

Photobloggers using the D70

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