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Nikon D70 Digital "Infrared" SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel Camera Specifications

  • Type of Camera:

    Single-lens reflex digital camera

  • Effective Pixels:

    6.1 million

  • Image Sensor:

    RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million

  • Image Size (pixels):

    3008 x 2000 [L], 2240 x 1448 [M], 1504 x 1000 [S]

  • Sensitivity:

    200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV

  • Storage Media:

    CompactFlash" (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive"

  • Storage System:

    Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit lossless compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

  • File System:

    Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF

  • Storage (Number of:

    RAW approx. 23, FINE approx. 73, NORMAL approx. 144, BASIC approx. 279, RAW & BASIC approx. 21

  • White Balance:

    Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible

  • LCD Monitor:

    1.8-in., 130,000 -dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

  • Playback Function:

    1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogramindication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation

  • Delete Function:

    Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete

  • Video Output:

    Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

  • Interface:

    USB: Mass Storage and PTP selectable

  • Text Input:

    Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header

  • Compatible Lenses:

    1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported; 2) Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported; 3) Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposrue modes; 4) Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;

  • Compatible Lenses:

    1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported; 2) Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported; 3) Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposrue modes; 4) Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;

  • Picture Angle:

    Equivalent in 35 mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length

  • Viewfinder:

    Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m -1)

  • Eyepoint:

    18 mm (-1.0 m -1)

  • Focusing Screen:

    B-type BriteView clear matte screen II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage:

    Approx. 95%

  • Viewfinder Magnification:

    Approx. 0.75x with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1

  • Viewfinder Information:

    Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator,Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures

  • Autofocus:

    TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5 m to 3.0 m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)

  • Lens Servo:

    1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status2) Manual focus (M)

  • Focus Area:

    Can be selected from 5 focus areas

  • AF Area Mode:

    1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF,3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF

  • Focus Lock:

    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

  • Exposure Metering:

    TTL full-aperture exposure metering system(1) 3D color matrix metering with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor(2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) givento 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame(3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about 1% of frame) centered on active focus area

  • Exposure Metering:

    TTL full-aperture exposure metering system(1) 3D color matrix metering with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor(2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) givento 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame(3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about 1% of frame) centered on active focus area

  • Exposure Meter Coupling:

    CPU coupling

  • Exposure Mode:

    Digital Vari-Program ( Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait),programmed auto [P] with flexible program; shutter-priority auto [S]; aperture priority auto [A]; manual [M]

  • Exposure Compensation:

    +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

  • Auto Exposure Lock:

    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

  • Auto Exposure Bracketing:

    Two or three frames +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps

  • Shooting Modes:

    1) Single frame shooting mode2) Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second3) Self-timer/remote control mode

  • Shutter:

    Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or1/2 EV, bulb

  • Sync Contact:

    X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 second

  • Flash Control

    1) TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005 pixel RGB sensor Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering or mode dial set to [M]) SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 and 600 with CPU lens3) Non-TTLAuto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s4) Range-priority manual available with SB-800 and 600

  • Flash Sync Mode:

    1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction, 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync

  • Built-in Speedlight:

    auto flash with auto pop-up[P], [S], [A], [M]: manual pop-up with button release Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)

  • Flash Compensation:

    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV

  • Accessory Shoe:

    Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided

  • Self-timer:

    Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 second duration

  • Depth of Field Preview:

    When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down and previewed by pressing the preview button

  • Remote Control:

    ML-L3 wireless remote controller (optional)

  • Power Source:

    One rechargeable Nikon Li-ion Battery EN-EL3;Three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied CR2 Battery Holder MS-D70) AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D):

    Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches

  • Weight (without battery):

    Approx. 21 oz without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover

About Nikon D70 Digital "Infrared" SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel Camera

Nikon D70 Digital "Infrared" SLR Camera, 6.1 Megapixel Camera Features

  • New Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor features an improved signal to noise ratio and broader dynamic range that produces 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution and superbly sharp details.
  • 6.1 effective megapixels
  • New advanced digital image processor uses next-generation algorithms to handle all steps of digital image processing and optimize image quality, while also controlling auto white balance, auto tone and color control, as well as real-time processes to diminish digital noise and produce beautiful long exposure shots.
  • Accurate white balance achieved by Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Meter with 1,005-pixel for highly precise control over white balance regardless of lightingconditions.
  • Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 144 pictures
  • Ultra-short shutter time lag is hardly noticeable and unrivalled in its class
  • Immediate power-up has the D70 ready to take pictures before your finger can reach the shutter button
  • High performance System LSI uses next-generation programming to greatly increasethe speed of all processing and writing operations.
  • High-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on ensures quick response and sharp focus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations
  • Fast shutter speed with a range from 30 to 1/8,000 sec. for full creative control.
  • Fast flash sync shutter speeds up to 1/500 sec. available for great fill-effectsunder brighter light conditions
  • Seven New Automated Digital Vari-Program selections easily accessed from the newMode Dial deliver automatic operation that optimizes white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue for crisp and vivid results
  • Image enhancement options optimize sharpening, contrast, tone, color, saturationand hue
  • Flexible sensitivity control from ISO 200 to 1600 to match most any lighting condition
  • Optimized exposure with a choice of three TTL exposure modes, including Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Meter
  • Auto exposure bracketing helps you achieve the exact results you desire
  • Nikon's built-in iTTL automatic balanced Fill-Flash can shoot at synchronized speeds up to 1/500 second for great fill effects when shooting in brighter lighting conditions.
  • New Generation Color Reproduction System offers a choice of three color modes toensure the best match for the shot when operating the camera manually.
  • Quality optical viewfinder features high magnification, diopter correction, complete info display, and On-Demand grid lines to aid in composition.
  • Large LCD monitor with user-friendly menus located directly below the viewfinderdisplays bigger menu fonts and icons that use familiar keywords for ease of understanding
  • 25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70 to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions

What's in the box:

  • Item Note: Scratches/smudges on sensor; Intermittent Err message when taking exposures; May have other issues; Sold as-is FOR PARTS ONLY; Cosmetic condition is E