Source: Nikon Imaging
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 (3008 x 2000) / M (2240 x 1488) / S (1504 x 1000) |
| Sensitivity | ISO equivalency 200 to 1600 |
| Storage media | CompactFlashT(CF) Card (Type I/II) and MicrodriveT |
| Color setting | 3 modes available |
| LCD monitor | 1.8-in. 130000-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 |
Source: Nikon Imaging
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