Press release: Nikon D70 Digital SLR

[Photo-John]

• Sensor: 6.1 megapixel 23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 1600
• 1.5x digital crop factor
• Capture rate: 3 fps for up to 144 frames
• Flash synch: 1/500th sec
• JPEG + NEF (RAW) capture mode
• Estimated street price under $999

[JDub]

• Sensor: 6.1 megapixel 23.7 x 15.6 mm CCD
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 1600
• 1.5x digital crop factor
• Capture rate: 3 fps for up to 144 frames
• Flash synch: 1/500th sec
• JPEG + NEF (RAW) capture mode
• Estimated street price under $999

But now I'm torn as to this camera or the Canon Digital Rebel. I've owned Canons in the past with great success and I like the variety of lenses for the Canons, but this camera looks pretty stacked as well.

Anyone have their hands on a D70 for a preview yet?

[Photo-John]

Spec-wise, it looks better than the Digital Rebel to me.

[photo101]

Wow, I want! Although it is still expnsive for me, I think I am gonna have to make an attemp to get one of these. Having a D70 and N80 in my bag would be nice.

One question, the kit lens that they are shipping with the body, is that a new lens or one already on the market? And if its already available, is it it worth it to get with the body?

[Franglais]

Wow, I want! Although it is still expnsive for me, I think I am gonna have to make an attemp to get one of these. Having a D70 and N80 in my bag would be nice.

One question, the kit lens that they are shipping with the body, is that a new lens or one already on the market? And if its already available, is it it worth it to get with the body?

The lens in the kit is new. From what I've read, it will only be available at first with the body, but as they give a price, it should be available separately later. I would certainly go for the kit. It give you the equivalent of a 28-105.

The D70 is certainly interesting, particularly the 1/500sec flash sync speed.

Charles

[d100]

I have a D100 and was wondering how this camera compares. It seems like it has more features and does more than the D100 and is less expensive. Any comments?

[Franglais]

I have a D100 and was wondering how this camera compares. It seems like it has more features and does more than the D100 and is less expensive. Any comments?

Reponses Photo (French magazine) just published a test on a "99% final" D70. As there is probably no chance that the readers of this forum would go out and buy the magazine, here is their sum-up:

Plus points:

- reactivity (startup, shooting - just like a film SLR)
- good images quality up to 400 ISO (improvement on D100)
- improved shutter & metering

Minus points:

- disappointing viewfinder (but the D100 wasn't better)
- controls a bit complex
- autofocus slightly noisy (except with AF-S)
- no USB2

If you already have a D100 then there probably aren't enough improvements to make it worthwhile changing to a D70.

Charles

[FREELANCE2004]

But now I'm torn as to this camera or the Canon Digital Rebel. I've owned Canons in the past with great success and I like the variety of lenses for the Canons, but this camera looks pretty stacked as well.

Anyone have their hands on a D70 for a preview yet?

BUY THE D70,ITS WORTH THE MONEY.IVE HAD MINE FOR TWO WEEKS,IVE SHOT 300 OR SO IMAGES,AND IVE HAD GOOD LUCK SO FAR.EVEN ON AUTO EXPOSURE IT TAKES GREAT SHOTS,YOU GET A INSTANT PICTURE IN LCD SCREEN TO VIEW,YOU CAN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AND SHOOT AGAIN.I LOOKED AT THE CANON,AND THE PENTAX IST D,I CHOSE THE D70,AFTER ALOT OF TALKING AND LOOKING.I LOOKED FOR 3 MONTHS BEFORE I BOUGHT.I SWITHCHED FROM PENTAX TO NIKON,I HAVE ALOT OF PENTAX STUFF TO SELL.

[Photo-John]

Glad the D70 is working well for you. You should post a review:

http://www.pcphotoreview.com/Profess...9_3127crx.aspx

And you can sell your Pentax stuff in our free classifieds:

http://marketplace.consumerreview.co...tographyReview

[FREELANCE2004]

Thanks John.appreciate The Valuble Info.i Need A Good Printer,any Suggestions.looking At Epson 2200,or Canon I9900.i Want A Great Print.i Like The Ind Ink Tanks.what You Think ,john?