Nikon D70s

Advantages: fast, Nikon build, flexible, professional tool, lens choice, relatively cheap for DSLR. great kit lens
Disadvantages: weight, not compact, won't suit all photographers, risk of dust as all DSLRs

...an infa-red remote trigger). Nikon has also kindly provided a firmware (the software which runs the camera) update on line, which allows you to benefit from all the upgrades made to the software in the D70S, including better focussing and clearer menus. Finally, the camera! The D70 is 6 megapixel camera, it has the ability to use just about any lens in the Nikon range, or any third party lens with a Nikon mount - although older lenses may not ...
...you're a hulking ape, the Nikon is for you! Two jog dials in front and behind the shutter button control the most obvious settings in the various modes. Numerous of the camera controls are also user-definable through the menu system, allowing you to set up the camera to what best fits you. The LCD on the back is clear and easy to view in all but the brightest sunlight. As well as viewing your shots, the LCD also displays the menu system, which ... Read review

Advantages: Ergonomics, choice of lenses, build quailty
Disadvantages: Viewfinder not as good as D80/D200

...The camera came with Nikon Capture 4 editing software as a 30 day trial, and I liked the software so purchased it (about £100) once the trial ran out, and have since upgraded to Capture NX. For previewing my photos prior to editing I use the excellent Nikon View software which is freely downloadable. Nikon View recognises my camera when I connect it to my laptop via the USB cable and downloads any new photos, as well as synchronises the camera's ...
...to remove the CF card from their camera and use a card reader instead, and many PCs & Laptops have built in card readers. It can become pretty addictive, and I spend a lot of time on flickr learning from others. The camera pretty much goes wherever I go so that I don't miss any good photo opportunities! ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use - quality of product -speed - just cracking! better than canon or nikon 50
Disadvantages: Price but then SLR digital cameras are all dear! No memory card included

...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 previous digital ...
...done in a flash, readyness of integral flash is very fast and write speed to memory card is also very quick, even with a slow er version of the compact flash card. Image quality is the very important issue here and for someone who is used to an SLR the variation in depth of field obtained is stunning. I also appreciated the manual setting for exposure - the exposure options area full range of programs plus aperture priority, shutter priority and ... Read review

Advantages: Build Quality, lenses, Nikon name.
Disadvantages: Menus not intuitive.

...back of my mind that Nikon lenses were slightly superior. I set off with the intention of buying a Canon 350D , and, in the shop, my heart told me that was the camera for me. My head had other ideas! The build quality of the Nikon and especially the lens included in the kit made my mind up for me. I left the shop feeling like I'd commited adultry, but, since then I've had no reason to doubt the wisdom of my choice. Quite simply, the Nikon D70s ...
...D200 with its higher resolution sensor, but, on the other hand I could buy another D70s ( a camera I've come to know and love) for much less money. All in all, I couldn't recommend the Nikon D70s too highly. Get one and see what you've been missing ... Read review

Advantages: Mostly Everything
Disadvantages: Redeye Reduction

Hey ive been a Nikon owner for many years..and yes they still prove to be the best in the business.. but who expected anything els but excelence from the top photographic device maker.. they have been the Leader of the Field for many decades..and still are.. Well now to the D70s.. one word, Exelent.. its really what you expect from Nikon. and even the Entry to the Profesional market. it still delivers all the needs to the profesionals.. Ive been ...
...in flash.. All in All for me Personally there is no other Camera Better at this Price range...The Lens Kit also Comes With a Very very High Quality Lens... Beats the old Expensive Nikon Lenses Hands Down.. So yeh..I love this Camera its Everthing it Claims..and More.. ... Read review

Advantages: Solid, professional class images; fast
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 for more precise work. One downside of the first lens is that you do get some vignetting at the widest angle - especially with a filter. The camera uses a D lens mount so will take a wide range of other manufacturer lenses. The camera offers... Read review

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Advantages: resolution clarity speed controls menu size durability
Disadvantages: weight software

...Since the original d70 made its appearance Nikon has made several improvements to make the d70s - and it shows. An excellent lcd on the rear, larger viewfinder and better metering all make this a great camera - even years after its initial release. Its images are sharp, contrasty, and - importantly - completely 'customizable'; want to point-and-shoot with it? Sure, jpeg-fine-high contrast & sharpening. Want complete control? Shoot raw and post-process, changing all aspects of the data. Included lens (18-70) is superb for the price; sharp and with strong colours, its a great starter lens covering a good range. While vignetting can occur in some shots, it performs well in most conditions; it's focussing system is exceptionally fast, and very quiet. The software is the only problem with this - and most of Nikon's cameras - Nikon... Read review

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Advantages: Range of Nikon "F" lenses, Great picture quality, Endless amount of features!!!
Disadvantages: Price!

...2 1/2 years ago Nikon announced the six megapixel D70, their first affordable enthusiasts digital SLR, it proved to be a very popular camera and strong competitor to the Canon EOS 300D. Just a year and 1/2 later Nikon revealed the D70s which was essentially the same camera with a some subtle tweaks (improved AF, wider flash coverage, higher capacity battery, larger LCD monitor). And so just over 1 year on from the D70s Nikon present the latest incarnation of their 'enthusiasts' digital SLR line, the ten megapixel D80. This is how companies get you in the net - bring out a product costing £750 and then release a new model in 12 months time costing the same - you then kick yourself wishing you'd waited and like some people wanting the best, they sell thier old model for £400 and buy the new model. Now thinking they have the best... Read review

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