Typical price: £700
What is it: A 6 megapixel digital SLR
What we think: The Nikon D70 is a great enthusiast dSLR
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 April 2004
We like:
Excellent dynamic range, color accuracy, and noise profiles; terrific continuous-shooting performance; feature set accommodates a variety of users
We don't like:
Nikon's RAW-file editing software costs extra; camera saves only one set of custom parameters
You might also need:
A CompactFlash Type I or II card or a Microdrive with a capacity of at least 256MB; Nikon Capture software for RAW file manipulation
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Nikon D70 is a great enthusiast dSLR
Nikon D70 History
8 May 2005 in Reviews
When Canon announced the EOS 300D in August 2003, it opened up the dSLR market to a whole new group of photographers: keen amateurs who wanted the convenience of digital at the price of a half-decent film SLR. Now there are several consumer-priced dSLRs to choose from...
Latest user reviews
August 29, 2005
Posted by: john winstanley
"Great camera esp with the supplied lens"
May 17, 2005
Posted by: Jah Womble
"This camera rocks."
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