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Nikon D70

The Nikon D70 is an "entry-level" SLR loaded with features at a sub-$1,000 price.

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 04/14/2004

General

Model Name:

Nikon D70

Model Number:

D70

Camera Format:

SLR

Currently Manufactured:

Retail Price:

$999.00

Street Price:

Price Update Date:

2007-02-05

Date Available:

2004-03-18

Remote Control:

Yes

Remote Control Type:

ML-L3 wireless remote

Tripod Mount:

Yes

Tripod Mount Material:

Metal

Operating System:

Windows, Mac OS

Weight:

683 g
23.9 oz

Weight With Batteries?

Yes

Size:

140 x 112 x 79 mm
5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in

Warranty in Months:

Image Capture

Image Resolution:

3008x2000, 2240x1448, 1504x1000

Movie Resolution:

Aspect Ratio:

3:2

CCD Sensor (Megapixels):

6.10

CCD Size (inches):

Nikon DX

CCD Filter Type:

RGBG

CCD Manufacturer:

Unknown CCD

Focal Length Multiplier:

1.50

Movie Audio:

Quality Levels:

Lens

Focal Length (35mm equivalent):

Zoom Ratio:

Digital Zoom:

Digital Zoom Values:

n/a

Auto Focus:

Yes

Auto Focus Type:

TTL Phase Detection

Auto Focus Assist Light?

Yes

Auto Focus Min Illum:

Auto Focus Step:

Manual Focus:

Yes

Manual Focus Steps:

Normal Focus Range:

Macro Focus Range:

Min Macro Area:

Min Aperture:

Max Aperture:

Aperture Range Description:

Varies with lens

Aperture Step Size:

0.33

Lens Thread:

Lens Thread Type:

Varies with lens

Display

Optical Viewfinder:

Yes

Optical VF Type:

SLR type; eye-level pentamirror

Optical VF Accuracy:

96%

LCD Viewfinder:

LCD VF Accuracy:

LCD Size (inches):

1.8

LCD Resolution (pixels):

130000

Max Playback Zoom:

4.70

Exposure

ISO Settings:

200, 1600

ISO Rating Max:

1600

Number of White Balance Settings:

White Balance Settings:

Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual

Manual White Balance:

Yes

Longest Shutter Time:

Shortest Shutter Time:

1/8000

Exp Adj Range:

5.0 EV

Exp Adj Step Size:

0.33 EV

Metering Modes:

3D color matrix, center-weighted, spot

Spot Metering:

Yes

Aperture Priority:

Yes

Shutter Priority:

Yes

Full Manual Exposure:

Yes

Self Timer:

2 to 20

Flash

Internal Flash:

Yes

No of Flash Modes:

Flash Modes:

Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.

Flash Guide Number (Meters):

Flash Range Default ISO (meters):

Flash Range Description:

Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)

No of Flash "Pops":

Ext Flash:

Yes

Ext Flash Connection:

ISO hot shoe

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types:

CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2

Other Memory Types:

Microdrive

Memory Included (MB):

Uncompressed Format:

NEF (RAW)

CCD Raw Format:

Yes

Compressed Format:

JPEG

Movie File Format:

None

Connectivity

Video Out:

Yes

Video Mode Switchable:

Yes

Video Usable as Viewfinder:

External Connections:

Serial, USB 1.1

Other Connection:

DC input

Included Software:

PictureProject CD-ROM

OS Compatibility:

Windows, Mac OS

Performance Timing

Startup Time:

0.100 seconds

Shutdown Time:

0.100 seconds

Play -> Record:

0.100 seconds

Record -> Play (max res):

0.250 seconds

Record -> Play (min res):

0.250 seconds

Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:

0.340 seconds

Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:

0.486 seconds

Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:

0.155 seconds

Shutter Lag, Prefocus:

0.124 seconds

Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:

0.600 seconds

Cycle Time Max Res:

0.530 seconds

Cycle Time Min Res:

Buffer Frames, Max Res:

Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

2.920

Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):

Movie Sec @ Max Res:

Movie Sec @ Min Res:

Download speed, KB/second:

971.00

Power

Battery Form Factor:

Proprietary EN-EL3 or CR2

Usable Battery Types:

Lithium Ion rechargeable, Lithium disposable

Batteries Included:

1 x Proprietary EN-EL3 Lithium Ion rechargeable

Battery Charger Included:

Yes

More Information

Notes & Features:

Review URL:

Review

Test Shots URL:

Test Shots

Photo Gallery URL:

Photo Gallery

Device Forum URL:

Forum

Manufacturer URL:

Mfr. Website

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Reference: Datasheet

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