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Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.3 stars
(based on 19 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:
Beginner(3), Enthusiast(8), Professional(6)
Pros:
Accurate colors(11), Great resolution(11), Large clear LCD(3), Nice features and settings(11), Quiet(3)
Cons:
Not good in low light(3)
Best Uses:
Everyday(11), Low light(3), Outdoors(11), Portraits(11), Sports/action(7)
 
LONG TERM RELIABLE....
By Robin990Verified Reviewer from LA Calif. on 2/17/2009
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Great Image Quality, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Fun, Photojournalism, Portraits, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

65,000 ,shots....still running. Great camera with superb images. No difference in quality between this and a D300 up to 12x18 prints. I don`t print bigger so can`t comment beyond that. Fits my hands perfectly. For the money , i got much more than expected. Superbly reliable.Bought a D40X as a back-up nd prefer the feel and controls of the D70. The D40X LCD size is nice but the D70s works and looks fine although smaller.

 
Interessante
By billobillo from Milan on 9/10/2008
Pros:
Bright LCD, Fast shutter, Quiet
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Nature and Wildlife Shoot
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

very nice and impressive

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Worth it!
By BradVerified Reviewer from Ohio on 6/21/2007
Pros:
Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Photography
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Pro
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

The d70s is fast to use, and consistent. I regularly use iso-1600 for flashless images of plays/dance/etc.- the images are crisp, fluid, and well exposed.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best Camera I've Ever Owned
By Old Man from Northwest, PA on 5/15/2007
Pros:
Comfortable Controls, Quiet, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

This is hands down the best camera I've ever owned. I'm over 6,000 pics with it now with no problems. I've also gotten the best pictures I've ever taken with it. The LCD, by allowing you to view your results immediately, actually teaches one photography if you pay attention to it and make corrective settings as necessary. I only wish it had the LCD screen of the D-40....but no camera can have everything and be absolutely perfect. That's the biggest laugh I get from reading camera reviews....people think they should get absolute perfection in everything they buy and then want it for free too. [...] No "BS" or overly techinical tests, etc., just straight-forward photography.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
I would buy this camera again.
By Advanced PhotographyVerified Purchaser from Fair Lawn NJ on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I like the way the camera was easy to work with.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Refurbished, Hard to Tell from New !!
By miked510Verified Purchaser from Fremont, CA on 2/12/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Buying a Nikon-refurbish camera is the next best thing to new. No shutter count, mint body, and all parts, manuals, and box was complete.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Older camera, but good for beginners
By RonVerified Purchaser from Aurora, CO on 2/8/2007
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings
Cons:
Not Good In Low Light
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

This is an older camera that is good for beginners to use without a huge investment, compared to a Nikon D200, or D80. It has more features than a beginner will know what to do with (it can be made to be a point and shoot camera if you would like by setting everything to auto until you understand the controls), but enough controls that an experienced person won't feel that it is lacking.
This camera like any SLR camera it won't take quality pictures by itself and this is where the real investment comes in, the Lenses, the nice thing about this is if you decide to upgrade to a D200, you sell your camera body and keep your lenses. Since the lenses pretty much can transfer to any other Nikon Digital SLR.
The pictures you take directly reflect the quality of lenses you have, if you have cheap lenses the quality may not be there, whereas quality Nikon lenses MAY greatly increase the quality of your photos, YOU are the one in the end who is responsible for quality shots.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Refurb moves me to the Digital Age
By konabearVerified Purchaser from Solon, OH on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I'm an occasional wedding photographer and a 4x5 landscape photographer. I've thought about moving to digital but the time and economics were never right. The Refurb D70s made both work on a trip to the Caribbean. I've since added another D70s, a flash and couple of newer zoom lenses to shoot my first all digital wedding.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
good deal
By DanVerified Purchaser from Marrero,LA on 2/5/2007
Describe Yourself:
Part time, Wedding Photographer
Pros:
1/500 Flash sync, Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, It takes CF cards, Simple Controls
Cons:
Not a D200
Best Uses:
Everyday, Great back up for D200, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

This is a graet back up for d200. Nikon for some reason is going to a different card on their lesser expensive cameras. Buy this while you can or buy another $1,500 d200. Another feature I like over the d200 is the 1/500 flash sync, this is great for fill flash on outside portraits. The d200 is a better built camera but to me the photo's are almost equal in quality.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
My favorite camera yet
By Brownie from Orlando, FL on 1/29/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I used this camera personally as well as profesionally and it did very well for over 30,000 frames before the shutter gave out. It produces very nice images, handles low light well if you know how to shoot in low light but it is not quite fast enough for real sports work.

The white balance on this camera is very, very good. It handles mixed lighting better than some of the more expensive Nikons (D2h, D2hs) and the fact that it is light weight is a great feature as well.

I would recommend this camera to any consumer as well as a beginning pro.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Awesome Camera!
By boone5477Verified Reviewer from Allendale, SC on 1/26/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I bought one of these refurbished models and the price and performance are awesome. I shot some pics in the mtns of some waterfalls that were amazing. I have since printed them and framed them. One of the things i really like about the camera is how easy it is to learn to use. If you have used a Nikon 35mm SLR before, many of the controls are the same and the names of the settings are the same. Nikon hit a home run! Be sure to open each pic below and see for yourself!

Images shared by: boone5477

Issaqueena Waterfall, Oconee County, SC

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Issaqueena Waterfall, Oconee County, SC

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[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good value.
By schoolboy1Verified Reviewer from chicago, il on 1/23/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

I bought this camera right when the S model came out as my first DSLR. I've gotten now to the point where I've outgrown what the d70s has to offer me. I'm searching for more resolution, faster speed, pro-esque body, features that the d200 has that the d70s does not. I absolutely 100% do not regret buying the camera because it will remain as my backup once I get my d200. Its only 6mp, but it tactfully uses what its has to offer to create amazing images. Above 800 iso it gets pretty grainy, which is what I expected, and sometimes the color reproduction can be pretty messy until its fixed in Photoshop (read: shoot in raw mode). I chose nikon over canon because I liked the feel of the d70s over the xt, and I dont feel the xti has improved that- or that the 30d has enough features to barter moving up in CANON's range. d70 and d200 tagteam here I come...

[2 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not impressed.
By Photog from NY on 1/22/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Simple Controls
Cons:
Flimsy Construction, Low-Quality Pictures, Not Enough Features, Not Good In Low Light
Best Uses:
Family Pics

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Not good in low light...
ISO 800 and higher unusable.
Severe banding issues.

Bring a powerfull flash with you.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
awesome!
By happy from michigan on 1/20/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Love this camera! I work outdoors at sporting events and shoot regatta's etc.
Lightweight for all day shoots. easy controls. quick. resolution is great if you frame your images before shooting. even with cropping i have made enlargements up to 20x30 with excellent image quality.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Amazing tool for it's price
By a shooterVerified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 1/18/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

For it's price it's an amazing camera. Tweaking whitebalance down a little manually allows one to reproduce colors similar to those out of the latest D80 and D200.

For a 6MP camera, it's resolution is also excellent, and I've printed 20x30 inch prints.

The body allows full manual control, with minimal requirement of the user poking through menus, a very welcome feature.

Using Adobe Camera Raw, and a simple automated workflow in Photoshop, I'm able to produce results that rival those out of the "latest and greatest" gear.

I currently use my D70 as a "beat camera", and take it to parties, outdoors, and basically whereever I would like to be able to take great pictures, but where heavier gear would not be appropriate.

Highly recommended.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice Begineer/Hobbyist camera
By Ron from Denver, CO on 1/11/2007
Describe Yourself:
Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

This is a nice camera for the beginner or Hobbyist. You get nice results from it for the price. This is old technology, two years old, but it is worth the bang for the buck. I have had mine for a year now and have not had any problems with it and have produced some really nice portraits, wedding shots, and vacation pictures.

[1 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

 
grate camera
By shell from delta ut on 1/3/2007
Describe Yourself:
Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Ok but good
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Nice, Simple Controls
Cons:
Big, Not Enough Features
Best Uses:
Anaimals, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

good fore somone that knows what thier doing

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Greatest camera I've ever owned.
By CDC from PA on 10/10/2006
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
No cons
Best Uses:
Home, Office, Professional Work, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Go learn to run it [...] and enjoy the greatest camera out there for all you have to spend for it.

[2 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
Mediocre Camera
By SergeVerified Reviewer from Canada on 9/12/2006
Pros:
Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls
Cons:
Not Good In Low Light, Not robust body
Best Uses:
Home

Comments about Nikon Nikon D70s Digital SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel, Interchangeable Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.:

Noisy, especially in low light - noisier than Canon (20D) and Nikon D50
The body is easily breakable - I broke bottom cover just by screwing it on the tripod. Too tight, however, but still - first time I see camera body that can be broken just by screwing it on a tripod.
Good ergonomics, though.
Generally speaking, I was disapoined. Hope, D80 will have better noise management.

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