Nikon D70

UPDATE Please note that this review relates to the Nikon D70 which at the time of originally writing, was the current model; it having now been superceded by the D70s. There are very few differences, in fact the only 'physical' difference is a slightly larger viewing screen at the back. The rest of the changes are in the software, mainly in how it controls focussing. Very fairly, Nikon have made the new firmware version available to existing D70 owners, so I now have a D70s in all aspects but for the larger rear screen! Now back to the plot......... IT HAD TO GO I have to admit that I blow hot and cold on the subject of digital ...  Read the complete review

And Birthday, Easter, Mothers day, Fathers Day etc. Yes the Nikon D70 is a serious piece of kit, and we have been after one for ages. The delay was not restricted solely by price, as there is a serious shortage of these cameras available in the UK (possibly world wide) and if you are lucky enough to find the body, the lens that everyone wants is even more scarce (more about that later) so that?s the availability, pretty much impossible, we eventually found ours in a small shop in Inverness, and I did see one in Oban but before you all rush up there that was a week ago last Tuesday. ...  Read the complete review

Digital SLRs (digital cameras with interchangable lenes) have always had superior image quality compared to consumer "pocket" digital cameras. But as Digital SLRs are proffessional cameras they tended to have professional prices to! The D70 is Nikons attempt to make Digital SLRs mroe affordable - and havent they done well! This camera has a 6.1 megapixel CCD, which by todays digital camera standards is nothing out of the ordinary, yet image quality on the D70 is far superior than any other 6.1 maegapixel point and shoot camera. Part of this is to with the quality lens which can be changed for any other nikon nikkor lens. One major problem with ...  Read the complete review

I have used the Nikon D70 digital SLR for just over a year, and taken over 6000 photographs. Without a doubt, it's the best camera I have ever purchased. The D70 allows you to have a very simple approach to photography, with a complete portfolio of automatic settings available as standard. You can simply "point and shoot" using one of a number of fully automatic modes, and the camera's fast action means you hardly ever miss the moment. The D70 is also well known in professional circles, and it's set of manual image controls make this camera a firm favourite with traditional 35mm SLR fans and expert photographers too. The SLR approach also ...  Read the complete review

I got my Nikon D70 when my much loved Canon SLR celluloid camera finally died after 10 years loyal service. I wasn't sure at first about if it was really what i wanted, as i have a young family and having an extra bag to carry around a camera in wasn't really what I needed. And to some extent this has proved correct, the only way i can use it with my lifestyle is if I put it in with other stuff in 1 bag and hope for the best that it is ok. I also generally only use it at events like weddings where i don't have to carry it around all day. Having said that it is a fabulous camera. I am amazed at how long the batteries last - for hundreds and hundreds ...  Read the complete review