Nikon D70S 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm Nikkor Lens

Product Features

• 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• Includes AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF lens
• 2.0-inch LCD display; power-up time of approximately 0.2 seconds
• RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 144 pictures
• Stores images on CF cards or Microdrive; powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (includes EN-EL3a battery and charger)

Technical Details

• Type: Single-lens reflex digital camera
• Effective Pixels: 6.1 million
• Image Sensor: RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million
• Image Size: 3,008 x 2,000 [L]; 2,240 x 1,488 [M]; 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
• Autofocus: TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approximately 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 68 degrees F, 20 degrees C)
• Focus Lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
• Focal length: 18 to 70 millimeters
• Maximum aperture: f3.5
• Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups (three ED glass lens elements, one aspherical lens element)
• Picture angle: 76 degrees to 22 degrees 50 minutes
• Minimum focus range: 15 inches
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:6.2
• Filter size: 67 millimeters
• Lens diameter: 2.9 inches
• Lens length: 3 inches
• Lens weight: 14.8 ounces
• LCD Monitor: 2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
• Media: CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive
• File Format: Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
• Shooting Modes, Still: 1) Single frame shooting mode; 2) Continuous shooting mode: approximately 3 frames per second; 3) Self-timer mode; 4) Delayed remote mode : 2-seccond delay; 5) Quick-response remote mode
• Focus Area: Can be selected from 5 focus areas
• Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length
• 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)
• Remote Control: Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
• Storage: Raw approx. 44, Fine approx. 73, Normal approx. 144, Basic approx. 279, Raw & Basic approx. 39 (Number of frames per 256MB CF card, image size L)
• Viewfinder: Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation,Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
• 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]
• Exposure Metering: 1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 68 degrees F, 20 degrees C)
• Storage System: Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
• Sensitivity: 200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
• White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
• Built-in Speedlight: Autoflash 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)
• Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
• Auto Exposure Bracketing: Two or three frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
• AF Area Mode: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
• Auto Exposure Lock: Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
• Depth of Field Preview Button: When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down and previewed by pressing the preview button
• Exposure Compensation: +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Eyepoint: 18mm (-1.0m -1)
• Flash Synch Modes: 1) Front-curtain Synch (normal synch), 2) Red-eye Reduction, 3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Synch, 4) Slow Synch, 5) Rear-curtain Synch
• Self-Timer: Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration
• Playback Menu: 1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
• Delete Function: Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
• Power Requirements: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a or EN-EL3, Three CR2 Lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR2 battery holder), AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
• Video Output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
• Interface: USB: Mass storage and PTP selectable
• Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
• Focusing Screen: Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets and on-demand grid lines
• Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 95%
• Viewfinder Magnification: Approximately 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-1
• Exposure Metering System: 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 12mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame; (3) Spot: Meters 2.3mm dia. circle
• Shutter: Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 sec to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
• Synch Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
• 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 with CPU lens3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX,28, 27, and 22s4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800
• Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
• Tripod Socket: 1/4 inch (ISO 1222)
• Width: 5.5 inches
• Height: 4.4 inches
• Depth: 3.1 inches
• Weight: 1 pound, 5 ounces
• Warranty: Information unavailable
• In the box: D70S, rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL3a, quick charger MH-18a, video cable, USB cable UC-E4, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap DK-5, rubber eyecup DK-20, LCD monitor cover BM-5, PictureProject CD-ROM. Lens kit includes Nikkor 18-70mm lens, HB-32 hood, CL-0915 case, 67mm lens cap, rear cap.

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Based on the award-winning image quality, high performance and user-friendliness of the Nikon D70, the D70s offers several refinements that will further enhance your digital SLR experience. For starters the D70s features a 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX format CCD that yields 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images that are suitable for making large prints, or for creative cropping to bring out detail. With a power-up time of a mere 0.2 seconds, this SLR is basically ready to shoot when you are. Pictures are processed and recorded extremely quickly, and preview images appear on the LCD monitor almost instantly.

The top display shows critical exposure information.

The D70s' connection ports are easily accessible. View larger.

"In the cockpit": controls at the ready. View larger.

Two-inch TFT LCD monitor.

With the D70s, high-speed action photography is truly a reality. With the ability to shoot a rapid three frames per second (fps) for a continuous burst of 144 pictures, you'll never miss any action. And with shutter speeds that range from 30 seconds to 1/8000 second, or up to a 1/500-second flash synch speed, you'll be sure to have the flexibility you need to capture the action precisely as you want it.

Best of all, the D70s employs the Nikon F lens mount for seamless compatibility with the comprehensive lineup of high-quality AF and AF-S Nikkor lenses that have long been favored by professionals around the world. Included with the D70s is the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF -- a compact standard zoom lens that covers the focal length range of 18 to 70 millimeters, which is equivalent to 27 to 105 millimeters in 35mm format.

Professional Quality with Point-and-Shoot Simplicity
While the D70s offers many features you'd only expect in a professional-level SLR, the camera also supports many features that make picture-taking a breeze for anyone. The D70s features Digital Vari-Program selections that automatically optimize white balance, sharpening, tone (contrast), color, saturation and hue settings to best match the selected scene. Instead of having to worry about all the camera settings, you can have the option of choosing from one of several "modes" -- such as Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait -- that will deliver the optimum image for you according to the conditions. This means you can concentrate on capturing that special moment while leaving the details to the camera. And once you've taken your shots, Nikon's PictureProject user interface makes image management, editing and sharing easy and fun. Simply connect the camera to a computer to automatically import pictures. You can also quickly e-mail or auto enhance images, run slide shows, burn CD/DVDs, and access other commonly used functions easily and intuitively. With simple drag-and-drop steps, you can organize pictures into separate collections and quickly locate any file by name, keyword, or date.

Among the many other features that make the D70s an ideal digital SLR solution are:

• Nikon-exclusive Silent Wave Motor for high-speed auto-focusing with accuracy and super-quiet operation
• Internal Focusing (IF) for smoother operation and great balance
• Three Nikon ED glass elements, plus aspherical element for low distortion and minimized chromatic aberration
• M/A mode for instant switching from auto-focus to manual Nikon D-Signal technology for enhanced flash and ambient exposure control

The camera's included EN-EL3a rechargeable lithium-ion offers up to 2,500 shots per charge, and the large, two-inch TFT LCD monitor offers several playback options, including single frame, four or nine-image thumbnail display, zoom with scroll (up to 4.7x), automatic slide show, histogram indication and highlight point display. In short, the Nikon D70s delivers the professional-level quality an SLR of this class but with many of the convenient automated features that can make photography so fun.

What's in the Box
D70s, rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL3a, quick charger MH-18a, video cable, USB cable UC-E4, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap DK-5, rubber eyecup DK-20, LCD monitor cover BM-5, PictureProject CD-ROM. Lens kit includes Nikkor 18-70mm lens, HB-32 hood, CL-0915 case, 67mm lens cap, and rear cap.

Product Description
6.1 Megapixel / 2" LCD / Uses CompactFlash Memory Card / Fast Shutter / Auto and Manual Focus and Exposure Modes / Built-in Speedlight / PC and Mac 3 fps Continuous Shooting - for up to 144 consecutive shots Refined 5-Area AF System - with NEW All-Area Search / 3D Color Matrix Metering Fast - 1/8000 sec. Maximum Shutter Speed & 1/500 Sec. Flash Sync Built-in Speedlight Electronic-Flash Dimension (WxHxD) - Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inch / Weighs 1.25 lbs