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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

MSRP $999 US
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General
Model Name:	Nikon D70
Model Number:	D70
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
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:	24.1 oz (683 g)
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (140 x 112 x 79 mm)
Warranty in Months:	12
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:	No
Quality Levels:	3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Digital Zoom:	No
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:	8
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets with fine-tuning, Manual
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30
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:	4
Flash Modes:	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	12
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:	No
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:	9
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