Nikon D70
The Nikon D70 is a 6.1-megapixel DX format CCD digital SLR. The surviving record doesn't pin down the exact production years. It was one of the best-selling DSLRs in its class, and contemporary reviews were positive - cnet.com noted it captures excellent photos with fast, responsive performance. According to the sources that do exist, speed and overall handling set it apart. Period audio publications also referenced the camera in their product listings, as seen in HiFI-Stereo (February 1993, p.151).
It takes Nikon F-mount lenses. The spec sheet reads like a solid early-2000s enthusiast body: ISO 200-1600, shutter speeds from 30 to 1/8000 sec, a 1/500 sec flash sync, 3 fps continuous shooting, and a 5-sensor autofocus system. Metering modes included 3D Color Matrix, center-weighted, and spot. Exposure compensation spans -5 to +5 EV. It uses CompactFlash storage and runs on the EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The rear LCD is 1.8 inches. The body weighs 595g without battery, and dimensions are 140 x 111 x 78.5 mm. It is not weather sealed.
Little else is documented in the archive. No original price, no kit lens details, and no viewfinder specifications have surfaced.
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