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The '''[[Nikon]] D70''' is a [[Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera|digital single-lens reflex]] [[camera]] |
The '''[[Nikon]] D70''' is a [[Digital_single-lens_reflex_camera|digital single-lens reflex]] [[camera]], introduced at the 2004 [[Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show|PMA Annual Convention and Trade Show]], as a [[Competition|competitor]] to the [[Canon EOS 300D]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/ | title = Nikon D70 Review | publisher = Digital Photography Review | accessdate = 2008-11-22}}</ref>. It was succeeded initially by the [[#D70s|Nikon D70s]] and more recently by the [[Nikon D80]] and [[Nikon D90]], announced respectively on [[August 9]], [[2006]] and [[August 27]], [[2008]]. |
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== Features == |
== Features == |
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* New TTL Flash System |
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The Nikon D70 has been considered superior to its predecessor, the [[Nikon D100|D100]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/ | title = Nikon D70 Review | publisher = Digital Photography Review}}</ref>, despite the higher price of the latter. Both the D70 and [[Canon EOS 300D]] were ground-breaking with respect to their [[price/performance ratio]]{{Fact|date=November 2008}}. Feelings often run high between advocates of the D70 and those of the 300D; advocates of the 300D point to a lower price, and better sensor technology yielding less noisy iso 1600 images, while advocates of the D70 point to greater control over the operation of the camera, more solid feel of the body plastics, and defend the quality of the sensor{{Fact|date=November 2008}}. The D70 is backward compatible with most of the older Nikkor lenses. [[Sigma Corporation|Sigma]], [[Tokina]] and [[Tamron]] are other popular lens suppliers of [[Nikon F-mount]] lenses. |
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[[Suggested retail price|MSRP]] as of 2004 was $999 (and $1299 with an 18-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 kit lens) in the [[United States]]. |
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== D70s == |
== D70s == |
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== References == |
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*Digital Photography Review. (2004) Nikon D70 Full Review. Retrieved April, 2004 from [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/] |
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*[http://www.dpreview.com/news/0312/03120301nikond70.asp Nikon announces development of D70 digital SLR camera.] 2003. Retrieved January 11, 2004. |
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*Opanda IExif. A [[EXIF]]/[[GPS]]/[[IPTC Information Interchange Model|IPTC]] data viewer can show the number of shutter actuations for Nikon D70. 2004 from [http://www.opanda.com/en/iexif/] |
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The Nikon D70 is a digital single-lens reflex camera, introduced at the 2004 PMA Annual Convention and Trade Show, as a competitor to the Canon EOS 300D[1]. It was succeeded initially by the Nikon D70s and more recently by the Nikon D80 and Nikon D90, announced respectively on August 9, 2006 and August 27, 2008.
Features
The D70 features include:
- Nikon DX format sensor
- 1.5x field of view crop
- 6.1 megapixel sensor (23.7 mm x 15.6 mm)
- 1/500th second x-sync
- Nikon F-mount lenses
- File formats include JPEG, NEF (Nikon's raw image format), and JPEG+NEF
- Single Servo and Continuous Servo focus modes
- Continuous shooting at 3frame/s up to 144 images using a high-speed storage card (minimum burst of 4 images with a low-speed storage card)
- ISO 200-1600 (in full stops or 1/3 stops selectable)
- New TTL Flash System
The Nikon D70 has been considered superior to its predecessor, the D100[2], despite the higher price of the latter. Both the D70 and Canon EOS 300D were ground-breaking with respect to their price/performance ratio[citation needed]. Feelings often run high between advocates of the D70 and those of the 300D; advocates of the 300D point to a lower price, and better sensor technology yielding less noisy iso 1600 images, while advocates of the D70 point to greater control over the operation of the camera, more solid feel of the body plastics, and defend the quality of the sensor[citation needed]. The D70 is backward compatible with most of the older Nikkor lenses. Sigma, Tokina and Tamron are other popular lens suppliers of Nikon F-mount lenses.
D70s
In early 2005, Nikon announced the D70s. The D70s is essentially an update of the D70, adding a larger LCD screen (2 inches (50 mm) instead of 1.8 inches(46 mm)), though still having 130,000 pixels. The D70s also comes with the newer EN-EL3a battery with slightly higher capacity. While the battery performance is increased, the new version of the D70 lacks the previously included MS-D70 battery holder, which allowed users to mount three CR2 batteries in the camera in case of a dead battery (notably the adapter is not compatible with CR123 batteries).The camera is also equipped with a terminal for a proprietary remote release cable (MC-DC1).
In addition, the D70s features an increased 18 mm angle of coverage from its built-in flash; the flash on the D70 could only be used with lenses as wide as 20 mm. All other updates to the D70s are available for the D70 through a firmware update, which include improved auto-focus performance, updated menu design and updated in-camera printer support.
The Canon EOS 350D (known as the Digital Rebel XT) was its then-competitor when the D70s was introduced.
References
- ^ "Nikon D70 Review". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
- ^ "Nikon D70 Review". Digital Photography Review.
- Nikon announces development of D70 digital SLR camera. 2003. Retrieved January 11, 2004.
External links
- Nikon D70, from the Nikon Digital Archives
- Digital Photography Review: Nikon D70 Digital Camera Specifications
- Images at flickr taken with a D70.
- Images at flickr taken with a D70s.