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Equipment TestDrive: Nikon D70

The debut of a new digital SLR that’s reasonably priced and highly capable

By The Editors

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Specifications

Lens Mount: Nikon F mount

Sensor Size: 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor Type: CCD
Magnification Factor: 1.5
Total Photosites: 6.24 million
(Effective Pixels): (6.1 million)
Maximum Resolution: 3008 x 2024
Image Format: RAW (NEF), JPEG
Color Space: Adobe RGB 1998, sRGB
Bit Depth Per Channel: 12
White Balance Settings: Auto, 6 manual & fine-tune
Viewfinder Coverage: 95%
LCD Type: high-definition TFT
LCD Size: 1.8 inches
AF Points: 5-point AF
Focusing Modes: single servo AF, continuous servo AF, predictive AF, M
Metering System: TTL full aperture, 3D Color matrix
Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec.
ISO Equivalents: 200-1600
Exp. Compensation: ±5 EV in 1/2- or 1/3-EV increments
Built-In Flash: yes
Drive Modes: single, continuous
Cont. Shooting Speed: 3 fps
Max. Burst Frames: Until card is full
Memory Card Type: CompactFlash (I and II)
Interface: USB 2.0
Battery: Li-Ion pack EN-EL3
Dimensions: 5.5x4.4x3.1-in.Weight: 21 oz.
MSRP: $999—body only

Key Features

• New high-res 6.1-megapixel CCD image sensor

• Built-in pop-up flash

• New Dynamic Buffer technology
for continuous shooting

• Durable alloy construction

• CompactFlash Type I & II memory

• Easy-to-navigate menus

• PictBridge technology built in for
direct-connect compatibility

• Instant power-on for no-delay shooting capability

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