Main Features
* 6.1 effective megapixels
* New Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor for 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images
* New advanced digital image processor to optimize image quality, control auto white balance, auto tone and color control
* Accurate white balance regardless of lighting conditions achieved by Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Metering with the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
* Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures when using JPEG NORMAL - Large setting, and a SanDisk SDCFH 256MB (ultra II) CompactFlash™
* 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
* Maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec. for full creative control
* Seven new automated Digital Vari-Program selections including Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape for crisp and vivid results that match the intended shot
* New generation color reproduction system offers a choice of three color modes
* New JPEG and NEF Combination Filing System enables simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG data for the same shot to optimize and accelerate workflow
* Large LCD monitor with user-friendly menus
* New AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom lens designed to deliver high performance and outstanding value as a perfect match for the D70
* Built-in auto pop-up flash features exclusive i-TTL flash control, fast 1/500 sec. flash sync shutter speed, and supports Nikon's Creative Lighting System
* Nikon software bundled
Specifications
Effective pixels
6.1 million
Image sensor
23.7 x 15.6 mm RGB CCD; 6.24 million total pixels
Image size
L (3,008 x 2,000) / M (2,240 x 1,488) / S (1,504 x 1,000)
Sensitivity
ISO equivalency 200 to 1600
Storage media
CompactFlash™(CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™
Color setting
3 modes available
LCD monitor
1.8-in., 130,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted, and Spot
Exposure control
Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait), Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible) [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M]
Interface
USB: Mass Storage and PTP selectable
Power requirements
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3, Quick Charger MH-18, Multi Charger MH-19, AC Adapter EH-5, CR2 Battery Holder MS-D70
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in.)
Weight
Approx. 595g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without battery and storage media
