Improved ergonomics for efficient handling and easy operation
Large 2.0” LCD monitor and new menu design NEW New higher energy lithium-ion battery NEW
Multi selector and Nikon ergonomics provide greater operating ease
The handy four-direction multi selector on the camera’s back makes it easy to select a specific focus area when using Single AF or Dynamic AF modes, or to navigate menus and control image playback. The light, compact camera body fits the hand well and ensures easy access to controls, which themselves are designed and logically placed for ease of use. This includes the Mode dial and Help button, as well as the Main and Sub Command Dials that facilitate easy control over settings and smooth single-handed operation. The large LCD data control panel atop the camera body allows quick confirmation of important settings. One
example of attention to detail is the change in sound frequency used for D70s system beeps, making them more clearly audible.
Viewfinder
The bright optical viewfinder features Vari-Brite Focus Area display, which makes focus confirmation easier by automatically superimposing the selected focus area in black when lighting is sufficient, but momentarily illuminating it in red when shooting in dim light or focusing on a dark-colored subject. On-Demand grid lines superimpose a grid over the viewfinder that can prove helpful for architectural photography or shooting landscapes
Remote cord support NEW
The new Remote Cord (MC-DC1) adds greater convenience and ease of use in a wider variety of shooting situations, including long exposures and close-ups. The optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 can also be used with the D70s.
• Image quality mode: RAW(NEF)
• Lens: AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF
• Exposure mode: Shutter Priority, 10 seconds, f/8
• White balance: Incandescent
• Sensitivity: ISO-equivalent 200
Photo taken using the Remote Cord MC-DC1.
Remote camera control support
Using the supplied USB cable to connect the D70s to a computer running Nikon Capture 4 software enables remote control from the computer over most shooting
settings as well as triggering of the shutter release. Images can be downloaded directly to the computer, eliminating the need to change memory cards while shooting.
A new menu design combining a carefully selected color scheme, the right amount of contrast, and larger fonts makes the user-friendly keywords of the menu displays easier to view and quicker to recognize. Playback options on the new 2.0-inch LCD monitor include single frame, 4 or 9-image thumbnail display, zoom with scroll (up to 4.7x), automatic slide show, histogram indication, and highlight point display.
The new EN-EL3a rechargeable lithium-ion battery increases energy capacity to deliver enough power to shoot as many as 2,500 images per charge*, all while maintaining the same form factor as the EN-EL3 battery. The new Quick Charger MH-18a is smaller than the charger it replaces, and is capable of charging both the EN-EL3a and EN-EL3 batteries. When the need arises, the D70s can also be run using CR2 batteries. (Requires the optional CR2 battery holder, MS-D70).
*Achieved under following test conditions: Fully charged EN-EL3a battery; temperature of 68˚F/20˚C; Zoom-Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF lens; continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG BASIC; image size set to Medium; shutter speed 1/250 sec.; shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; monitor turned on for five seconds after six shots and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off.
that include horizons. A digital readout along the bottom displays valuable information on settings and camera status.
