Nikon D70s (2005)

Name: Nikon D70s
Brand: Nikon

A digital SLR camera Nikon introduced in 2005 as the successor to the D70.

Overview

The Nikon D70s is a digital SLR that Nikon released in 2005. It was announced on April 20, 2005, and began shipping in early May of that year. It is an updated D70 with a Nikon F lens mount. It also has a connector for a wired remote control, which allows external triggering for long exposures or studio use. One user reports using a D70s for nearly a decade, which points to a durable, reliable body.

Specifications

Effective pixels	6.1 effective megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Sensor type	CCD
Max Image Resolution	3008 x 2000
ISO	Auto, 200 - 1600
Dimensions (W×H×D)	140 x 111 x 78 mm
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Remote control	Wired remote connector
Original price (body only)	$899.95

Context

The D70s followed the original D70 and kept up Nikon's push into the mid-range digital SLR market of the early 2000s. Its 2005 release put it in the first wave of consumer-accessible DSLRs, with advanced features in a compact body.

Market

Current market data puts the D70s body alone at $30-40 in low condition, $50-60 in average condition, and $80-90 in near-mint condition. Bundled with a lens, prices run from $60-70 (low) to $140-160 (near mint). Some specialized listings, such as infrared-converted models, have sold for over $190.

Market Value

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│ NIKON D70S                                                      Nov 2026 │
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│ High      $303                                    Latest             $56 │
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│ Low       $32                                     Volume          ~16/mo │
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