The waiting is over!
Nikon D70
On March 19th Nikon releases
its new contender in the digital camera mid-market. The Nikon D70
promises to give the gifted amateur, the starting professional or
the enthusiastic hobbyist much of the quality and many of the functions
of top-end cameras.
Until now there has been only one serious contender
in the quality mid-range market, the Canon EOS Kiss Digital, which
wowed us last August. The D70 is revealed by Nikon exactly two years
since the D100, and the D70 appears to share quite a lot with its
sibling including the six megapixel CCD sensor and Multi-CAM900
auto focus system. The D70 also appears to have answered Canon user
complaints including the biggy
of flash exposure.
 The
D70 employs the popular Nikon DX Format sensor and Nikon 'F' lens
mount design. This maintains seamless compatibi-lity with all AF
Nikkor lenses while allowing photographers to take full advantage
of high quality DX Nikkor lenses designed exclusively for Nikon's
D-series digital SLR cameras and optimized to achieve outstanding
center-to-edge-to-corner image quality. Developed concurrently as
a perfect match for daily use with the D70 and compatible with all
Nikon D-Series SLR models, the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
IF-ED combines top performance and outstanding value.
The D70 is ready to use the instant it is turned
on. The 5-area autofocus system is fast and precise, and includes
an AF-assist illuminator to help maximize performance even in dark
shooting conditions. And, it can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second
for a continuous burst of 144 pictures (when using JPEG NORMAL —
Large settings) thanks to improved buffer memory handling, faster
image processing, increased memory card access speed and greater
system bus bandwidth.
 A
new 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor produces
3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution and superbly sharp
details suited for making large prints, or for cropping for creative
detail.
The rechargeable high-energy EN-EL3 lithium-ion
battery that earned high acclaim in the D100 delivers the power
to shoot up to 2,000 images on a single charge. And, the D70 also
comes with a battery holder that lets you use disposable batteries
as well.
Diverse playback options, versatile custom settings,
a USB interface for easy connectivity or direct printing to any
PictBridge compatible printer, and a bevy of other features packed
into the lightest and most compact Nikon digital SLR camera to date
make the D70 the best performing camera in its class.
The N70 ratchets the stakes against its one competitor
and sets a benchmark for those trying to catch up. And, for the
price, really is something for everyone seriously interested in
the digital image.
In stores: From March 19, 2004
Price: Approx. Body ¥119,000.
With lens (18mm-70mm) ¥159,000
Colour: Black
Weight: Approx. 595g without battery
Text: KS • Photos: Nikon
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