Nikon D70 specs are out - DPChallenge Forums

01/21/2004 03:34:28 PM · #1

//www.bythom.com/d70.htm

Thom Hogan got the D70 PDF brochure from someone. Thise guy is no trolling fool, he is well known for his extensive knowledge of Nikon camera's and inside information.
He is also the writer of "Complede Guide to the Nikon (enter model here)" series.

Interesting specifications. :)

Edit: Just read that the kit lens DX 18-70 3.5-4.5G AF-S ID EF will sell for about USD500. The body itself will be USD999. No kit price yet.

Message edited by author 2004-01-21 15:37:52.

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

01/21/2004 03:39:55 PM · #2

drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllll...... :-P

KevinRiggs

Canon EOS-1Ds

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

01/21/2004 03:47:17 PM · #3

That looks like a nice camera (although I'm not terribly familiar with Nikon equipment). I'm wondering why the camera would have a sync speed of 1/500th". The 10D has a 1/250th" and the D60 has a 1/200th" snyc speed. I just can't imagine where anyone would need anything this fast with a lighting setup (but I'm sure there is a reason). I'd like for anyone to share that (obviously that isn't Nikon specific info, tho).

Kev

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

01/21/2004 03:53:34 PM · #4

Very interesting, but I'll believe it when I get my paws on one.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

01/21/2004 03:58:25 PM · #5

Originally posted by KevinRiggs:

A higher sync speed allows the use of fill flash in bright light with the use of a larger aperture to limit DOF. Quite useful if you shoot outdoor portraits.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/21/2004 04:02:02 PM · #6

Originally posted by KevinRiggs:

It just means you can use the flash with faster shutter speeds, which would be great for off the top of my head, hummingbirds on a bright sunny day

Pedro

Nikon D200

01/21/2004 04:03:45 PM · #7

Did I correctly read minimum ISO of 200?

01/21/2004 04:05:08 PM · #8

Originally posted by Pedro:

Did I correctly read minimum ISO of 200?

Just like the D100.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

01/21/2004 04:09:04 PM · #9

Originally posted by KevinRiggs:

I'm wondering why the camera would have a sync speed of 1/500th".

In addition to what Gordon and Spazmo said;

The 1/500th sync speed also allows the non-panned capture of fast action in low-light situation. Ideal for the amateur or mum/dad who wants to photograph sports indoors and stuff like that.
The 602 can do it up to 1/1000s. Never used it above 1/150.

Pedro

Nikon D200

01/21/2004 04:11:52 PM · #10

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Originally posted by Pedro:
Did I correctly read minimum ISO of 200?

Just like the D100.

Odd...I didn't know such things. so for anyone with a D100...any fallout from that? i.e., does that translate to slower shutter speed requirements, higher noise/grain than say the 10d?

KevinRiggs

Canon EOS-1Ds

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

01/21/2004 04:20:20 PM · #11

Cool. Thanks folks.

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

01/21/2004 04:23:50 PM · #12

I have a N80 Nikon 35 film SLR (blush; looking for a buyer to replace with a Canon Elan 7). It has a gridline in the view finder which you can turn on or off ... so you can compose for the rule of thirds. Kinda neat.

Flash

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/21/2004 04:31:20 PM · #13

Azrifel...

Thanks.

undieyatch

Olympus E-10

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

01/21/2004 05:08:40 PM · #14

"No PC Sync terminal (requires AS-14)...." If this is true, external strobes may be a hastle to connect.

ahaze

01/21/2004 05:23:38 PM · #15

The Coolpix line and the D100 don't have PC Sync terminals either- you have to use the aforementioned AS hotshoe attachment, and it works fine.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

01/21/2004 06:15:22 PM · #16

Originally posted by Azrifel:

The 1/500th sync speed also allows the non-panned capture of fast action in low-light situation. Ideal for the amateur or mum/dad who wants to photograph sports indoors and stuff like that.

I assume you mean with some kind of flash? Obviously 1/500th of a second in low-light is gonna be a really dark picture.

Does the D70 support hi-speed sync flash? I don't think the D100 does, even if you have the latest Nikon flash that supports the feature. On Canon cameras with a Canon flash like the 420EX or 550EX, you can sync at any speed you want, even above 1/200th of a second... so the 1/200th limitation is only "a big deal" if you are using studio strobes... and even then, it isn't "a big deal".

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

01/21/2004 09:39:34 PM · #17

The 10D, when used with Canon 420EX or 550EX Speedlights (flashes), can sync up to 1/4000 sec, which allows you to use fillflash outdoors in bright conditions with large apertures for shallow DOF, or stop motion.

With 3rd party flash units, sync is limited to 1/200 sec.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

01/22/2004 12:19:58 AM · #18

Originally posted by Jacko:

It has a gridline in the view finder which you can turn on or off ... so you can compose for the rule of thirds. Kinda neat.

My Fuji 3800 has that feature, I have read that the Monolta A1 has it; I think a lot of digicams have it. It is useful but I never used it all the time.

marbo

Nikon D5000

01/22/2004 12:39:27 AM · #19

Could someone list the main features as the info has been removed from the link.

//www.bythom.com/d70.htm

Thom Hogan got the D70 PDF brochure from someone. Thise guy is no trolling fool, he is well known for his extensive knowledge of Nikon camera's and inside information.
He is also the writer of "Complede Guide to the Nikon (enter model here)" series.

Interesting specifications. :)

craigant

Nikon D70

01/22/2004 01:43:33 AM · #20

If anyone downloaded the PDF document could they email it it me as its been taken of the site. my email is craig68@bigpond.com

Bela45

Nikon D200

01/22/2004 01:55:14 AM · #21

and to me also, pleeease:-)
bordarose@hotmail.com

Thanks a lot

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/22/2004 01:55:25 AM · #22

Damn.

lykofos

Canon EOS-40D

01/22/2004 01:57:18 AM · #23

- Type "bythom d70" into the google.com search box (www.bythom.com/D70.htm is the first one in the list)
- Then just click the "cached" option under the link description
- This will give you the D70 specs that were originally on the page. Don't know how often google updates their caches, so you may want to copy the info while you can.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

01/22/2004 07:58:17 AM · #24

Note that the PDF file was never downloadable, just the text that is now only visible in Google's cache.

marbo

Nikon D5000