REVIEW: Nikon D70 Digital Camera

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When I first started watching the development of high-end Nikon digital cameras, the cost seemed too high and the reviews were not the greatest. But when the Nikon D70 Digital SLR 6.1 Megapixal Camera came out, I saw the price and the rave reviews. I knew that it would be my next camera. When Nikon offered a year-end rebate, I decided to spend my Christmas money on a new Nikon D70 Digital SLR. (As of February, 2005, there are a new set of rebates.).

Getting Used To The ViewFinder... again

Not only does the Nikon D70 feel like my old Nikon FE, it sounds like it and shoots like it. The best part is that I can see a sample of the image on the LCD display immediately after taking the shot, even though it's still processing. Yet, I missed the ability to compose my photograph in the LCD display. After having used the Nikon 950 and the Nikon 5000, it took me a while to get used to looking though the viewfinder again. The viewfinder for the Nikon 950 and 5000 was of limited use due to being off center and displaying more than the camera would actually record. But the good news is that the D70's viewfinder shows me exactly how the image will turn out including including how well it's focused.

Fabulous Colors and Expanded Controls

The fidelity of each photograph taken with my Nikon D70 is far superior to the Nikon 950 or 5000 models. I have much less correcting and adjusting to do in Photoshop after uploading the images. I also love the ability to manipulate aperture, shutter and ISO settings... just like with my old Nikon FE.

Battery Life... UNBELIEVABLE! I

 have used the camera off and on for several weeks now using mostly flash and there has been no drop in the battery level. Nikon has definitely improved the camera's battery LIFE. I purchased two extra batteries to have on hand for any jobs... but it looks like I could go all day shooting photos without having to change the battery... more >>>