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Nikon D70s DSLR Specifications

Specifications

Nikon D70s

Resolution

6.1 MP

Sensor

CCD

Sensor Size
23.7 x 15.6mm

Picture angle

Equivalent in 35mm format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length

Shutter Release Time Lag

100 milliseconds

Low-Pass Filter

Built-in / Fixed
(Same as D70)

Start Up Speed

0.2 seconds

Image Sizes

• 3008 x 2000
• 2240 x 1488
• 1504 x 1000

Image Compression Settings
Basic, Normal, Fine

Metering

TTL full-aperture exposure metering system

3D color matrix metering with 1,005-segment RGB sensor

Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13-mm circle in center of frame (variable through custom functions)

Spot: Meters about 1% of frame centered on active focus area

Metering Range EV 0 to 20

Processing Parameters

Seven Image Enhancement Options

Normal (default): Recommended for most situations

Vivid: Enhances saturation, contrast and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens and blues


Sharp: Sharpens outlines


Soft: Softens outlines. Use to ensure smooth, natural looking skin tones in portraits


Direct Print: Optimizes images for printing "as is" via direct USB connection

Portrait: Lowers contrast and softens background details


Landscape: Enhances saturation and sharpness to produce landscapes with vibrant greens and blues


Custom: The parameters for; Sharpening, Contrast (Tone), Colour reproduction, Saturation, and Hue, can all be adjusted by selecting Custom mode in the "Optimize Image" menu.

Parameter Settings
Sharpening AUTO, Manual 6
Tone Comp. Auto, Normal, ± 2, Download Custom Curve
Colour Modes sRGB Ia, Adobe RGB, sRGB IIa
Saturation Normal, Moderate, Enhanced
Hue Adjustment ±3 step for each mode approx. 3°/ each step

Recording Format

JPEG, RAW, JPEG Basic + RAW

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
Built-in viewfinder diopter adjustment –1.6 to + 0.5
New DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup
Viewfinder Type Penta-Dach-mirror type

On demand "Grid Lines" can be superimposed in viewfinder. Ideal for architectual composition etc.
LCD Information Panel Yes, on top of camera. LCD illumination available.




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Exposure Shooting Modes

• 7 Variable Program Modes - Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night portrait
• (P) Flexible Program auto
• (S) Shutter-priority auto
• (A) Aperture priority auto
• (M) Manual

ISO Sensitivity

200 -1600 ISO
Manually select in 1/3 step increments

Color Mode

sRGB Ia, Adobe RGB, sRGB IIa

Continuous Shooting Speed

3 fps

Continuous Shooting # Frames

12 JPEG Buffer (4 RAW)
Continuous up to 144 JPEG (on 256 MB CF card)

White Balance

Auto TTL white-balance with 1,005 segment RGB sensor. Modes: Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy,Shade, Preset Custom

WB Fine-Tuning

± 3 step fine tuning for each WB setting

WB Bracketing

+/- 3 stops. Set in 1/3 or ½ step increments. WB-BKT does not work during RAW and RAW + JPEG shooting. When the shutter is released, three images are captured, each with a different WB bias setting as selected

Shutter Speed

30 sec to 1/8000 sec + Bulb

Exposure Compensation

+5.0 to -5.0EV
(1/2, 1/3EV step)

AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

2 or 3 frames -2.0 to +2.0
½ or 1/3 step increments

Flash sync

1/500 sec

Built-in flash Guide Number (ISO 100, metres)

11

Built-in flash coverage
Coverage up to 18mm focal length

Flash Modes

Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain

Red Eye Reduction System
Beam from lamp

High Speed Sync

No

Flash Compensation

–3 to +1 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

Flash Type

i-TTL + Wireless Creative Lighting System with SB-800, SB-600, "Commander Mode" on built-in flash for wireless multi-flash support

AF Detection

EV -1 to 19 EV

Focus Points

5

Focus Modes

Selectable: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF

Note: the Nikon D70s offers improved autofocus performance vs.the original Nikon D70 (especially Dynamic area AF and Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority). This AF improvement has been extended to the D70 with a new firmware update.

Lens Compatibility

1) DX Nikkor : All functions supported
2) Type G or D AF Nikkor : All functions supported. 3) AI-P Nikkor : All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering, i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and autofocus
4) Non-CPU : Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster

Viewfinder Coverage

95%

Eyepoint

18mm

LCD monitor

2.0 inch TFT 130,000 pixels with 5 step brightness adjustment

Noise Reduction

Yes – Fast two stage process

Interface

USB 2.0 (Full Speed, similar transfer rate to USB 1.1)

Custom Functions
25 Custom Functions
* See chart here
Image Dust Off Feature
The Image Dust Off feature in Nikon Capture 4 software (optional) processes NEF (RAW) images to remove potential effects of dust in the camera system by comparing the images to the data acquired with the Dust ref Photo.
Mirror Lock Up Feature
Yes, only to clean sensor

Vertical Image Rotation

Yes

Alphanumeric data input

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header of image. Provide location information, copyright details etc.

Menu Languages
10

Direct Print Support

Yes PictBridge Direct Print Compliant with PictBridge Printers, DPOF, In camera support for PictBridge page setup

Accessory vertical grip

Optional Third Party Vertical Grip from Harbourtronics

Bundled Software

Nikon Picture Project, The 123 of Digital Imaging ebook Standard Edition, Optional Nikon Capture 4.3 RAW / NEF Editing Software

Memory Type
CompactFlash Type I and II

Optional Remote

Wireless ML-L3 remote or MC-DC 1 Remote Cord (1m)

Power Source

One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3a Li-ion battery and MH-18a quick charger included or use 3 x CR2 (with optional MS-D70 battery holder). Optional MH-19 multi battery charger and EH-5 AC adapter available. Optional CF-D70 camera case

Approx. number of shots per battery charge
400 (flash 50%) - 2000 shots with EN-EL3
Up to 2500 shots with Nikon EN-EL3a rechargeable battery
Manufacturer's Warranty
Two Year In Canada

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

140 x 111 x 78mm

Weight w/o battery

595 grams

 

Nikon D70s Introduction, Nikon D70s Major Features vs D70,
D70s Specifications,
D70s Compared to D50 and Canon Rebel XT / 350D,

Nikon D70s Image Samples, D70 Image Samples





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