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NIKON D70 Digital SLR Camera

The D70 employs the popular Nikon DX Format sensor & Nikon F lens mount design, maintaining seamless compatibility with all AF Nikkor lenses & allowing you to take full advantage of high quality DX Nikkor lenses designed exclusively for Nikon's D-series digital SLR cameras optimized to achieve outstanding center-to-edge-to-corner image quality. Developed concurrently as a perfect match for daily use with the D70 and compatible with all Nikon D-Series SLR models, the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED combines top performance & outstanding value.

The D70 is ready to use the instant it is turned on. The 5-area autofocus system is fast & precise, includes an AF-assist illuminator to help maximize performance even in dark conditions. Shoots a rapid 3 frames per sec for a continuous burst of 12 pictures (maximum) thanks to improved buffer memory handling, faster image processing, increased memory card access speed & greater system bus bandwidth.

Controls are located for easy access & smooth operation. Menus are presented clearly on the large LCD monitor. And, innovative new shooting options have been added to simplify the photographic process, whether controlled manually or via advanced automatic operation. Of particular note are Nikon's 7 new automated Digital Vari-Program selections accessed from the new Mode dial for a combination of personal control & powerful automatic operation t hat helps achieve great results under even complex conditions.

Shutter speeds of 30 to 1/8,000 sec. ensure full creative control. The built-in auto pop-up flash can synchronize at shutter speeds of up to 1/500 sec. for great fill flash effects. Sensitivity can be set between ISO 200 to 1600 or controlled automatically across the same range of settings to maximize available light.

A new 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor featuring wider dynamic range & a higher signal to noise ratio produces 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution & superbly sharp details for making large prints, or for cropping.

The D70's advanced System LSI processor is programmed for next generation performance to produce the finest in vivid colors & clarity, while maximizing the speed of file compression, memory buffer handling, simultaneous recording of JPEG & NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) files, & near-instant LCD image display.

Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Meter with 1,005-pixel sensor assures accurate auto TTL white balance. 6 different manual white balance modes, preset white balance, & white balance bracketing are also available for full creative control. Exposure compensation & flash exposure compensation combine with auto bracketing to further aid in achieving the perfect shot. The EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery delivers the power to shoot up to 2,000 images(1) on a single charge, & there is a disposable battery holder as well. Diverse playback options, versatile custom settings, a USB interface too.
Features
New Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor features an improved signal to noise ratio and broader dynamic range that produces 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution and superbly sharp details.
6.1 effective megapixels
New advanced digital image processor uses next-generation algorithms to handle all steps of digital image processing and optimize image quality, while also controlling auto white balance, auto tone and color control, as well as real-time processes to diminish digital noise and produce beautiful long exposure shots.
Accurate white balance achieved by Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Meter with 1,005-pixel for highly precise control over white balance regardless of lighting conditions.
Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 144 pictures
Ultra-short shutter time lag is hardly noticeable and unrivalled in its class
Immediate power-up has the D70 ready to take pictures before your finger can reach the shutter button
High performance System LSI uses next-generation programming to greatly increase the speed of all processing and writing operations.
High-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on ensures quick response and sharp focus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations
Fast shutter speed with a range from 30 to 1/8,000 sec. for full creative control.
Fast flash sync shutter speeds up to 1/500 sec. available for great fill-effects under brighter light conditions
Seven New Automated Digital Vari-Program selections easily accessed from the new Mode Dial deliver automatic operation that optimizes white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue for crisp and vivid results
Image enhancement options optimize sharpening, contrast, tone, color, saturation and hue
Flexible sensitivity control from ISO 200 to 1600 to match most any lighting condition
Optimized exposure with a choice of three TTL exposure modes, including Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Meter
Auto exposure bracketing helps you achieve the exact results you desire
Nikon's built-in iTTL automatic balanced Fill-Flash can shoot at synchronized speeds up to 1/500 second for great fill effects when shooting in brighter lighting conditions.
New Generation Color Reproduction System offers a choice of three color modes to ensure the best match for the shot when operating the camera manually.
Quality optical viewfinder features high magnification, diopter correction, complete info display, and On-Demand grid lines to aid in composition.
Large LCD monitor with user-friendly menus located directly below the viewfinder displays bigger menu fonts and icons that use familiar keywords for ease of understanding
25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70 to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions
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