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I love this camera, it feels sturdy and well-made and even though there are many automatic settings and computerised components it feels like a traditional 35mm SLR which I love. We were able to... more

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  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    tomstainer

    5 Stars Make sure it is for you! 05/07/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages fast, Nikon build, flexible, professional tool, lens choice, relatively cheap for DSLR. great kit lens

    Disadvantages Disadvantages weight, not compact, won't suit all photographers, risk of dust as all DSLRs

    I'm going to have a go at a little bit of an unconventional start to the review - apologies to those who know most of the following, but I believe this information could be useful to those considering in investing in a DSLR for the first time. If you just want to know what the camera is like, skip ahead! What is a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)? Unlike a "compact" or "point and shoot" digital camera, you look directly through the camera lens at the scene you are going to photograph, thanks to a system of mirrors and/or prisms. Hit the shutter and this mirror/prism is moved out the way and ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    boliston

    4 Stars Ideal introduction to the DSLR world 07/11/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Ergonomics, choice of lenses, build quailty

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Viewfinder not as good as D80/D200

    This is my first DSLR purchased in April 2006 from my local Jessops. I think I paid about £750 at the time including a 1GB CF card, and it came bundled with an 18-70mm kit lens. It took a while to get the hang of the controls at first, as I was used to "auto everything" compact point & shoot cameras. The camera comes with "scene modes" to help beginners get the hang of using it while they experiment with getting more control by using "aperture priority", "shutter priority" and even fully manual exposure modes. I have taken almost 20,000 pictures so far (the shutter count is logged in the ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    averycrossman

    5 Stars The nikon d70s is unbeatable! 23/09/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages easy to use - quality of product -speed - just cracking! better than canon or nikon 50

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Price but then SLR digital cameras are all dear! No memory card included

    I purchased my camera just before the summer in anticipation of a trip to Venice - a photographer's paradise. Having compared the available digital SLRs it was so apparent to me that the NIKON D70S was by far superior in many respects. The size of the camera means that you can hold it without fear of it dropping or slipping out of your hand - I found other cameras too small. The feel exudes quality - there are no flimsy bits, the lens supplied (nikon) is a top quality lens - not a budget version found on the cheaper d50 or on the canon 350d. The speed of functions is stunning compared to my ... more
  • 2 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    roddersontheradio

    4 Stars Nikon D70s 01/06/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Solid, professional class images; fast

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not overly simple to use; small LCD screen; auto settings can disappoint

    No questioning the Nikon quality..it's robust and solid like it's reputation but not the best buy in it's class for the amateur. I should state at this stage that I'm no professional although I do use the camera to back up my magazine articles so I hope you'll find my views useful. The D70s is fast and produces great images but you need a good understanding of light and exposure to get the best out of it. To this end I would recommend weaning yourself off the automatic functions as soon as possible. I use the camera with a DX AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm for general use and back it up with a 55-200mm ... more
  • 8 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Jacksdaddy

    5 Stars Professional quality at an unbeatable price 31/05/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Build Quality, lenses, Nikon name.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Menus not intuitive.

    As a professional photographer for nearly 30 years, I expected to be dead and gone long before digital cameras could rival the image quality of 35mm film cameras, let alone my trusty medium format Hasselblad! How happy I am to have been proved wrong. When my £15,000 Hasselblad kit was stolen last year and the insurance wouldn't pay out, I needed an affordable stopgap until funds would allow a more expensive purchase. My 35mm gear has always been Canon, whose cameras have always delighted me. And yet I've always had a feeling in the back of my mind that Nikon lenses were slightly superior. I ... more

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Product Description Nikon D70s - digital camera
Product Type Digital SLR Camera
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card
Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel
Camera Flash Pop-up flash

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