Got it AT LAST .......

[ykgen]

D70 have proven to be a very good entry-level DSLR as compared to other brands who wants to come out entry DSLR which it can't come close to the D70. Features of the D70 has been designed, planned and incorporated suitably for a entry level DSLR. D70 is not designed to replace any other Nikon DSLR like D100, but it is designed as a class of its own.

i'm totally agree with u :thumbsup:

 

[bcoolboy]

Actually the D70 does have a type of sleep mode - after a certain time period (configurable) the metering is turned off to conserve power, in this mode it uses very little power but still has almost instant startup from this mode.

I recon the D70 does not need sleep mode. The EN-EL3 battery provides days of shooting. Sometimes I am even surprised at how long the battery lasts...even when shooting with the built-in flash! Heck I bought two batteries and its more than enough for taking literally thousands of photos. Not kidding! The specs for the EN-EL3 says that it can shoot 2000+ photos on a single charge. And it s no exageration. The D70 seems to be very efficient with battery consumption.

Just go and try it!

Cheers,
bcoolboy

 

[andy9110]

Yes, the statements he made do carry some truth, like:
i. D70 would not have a vertical grip (at least not from Nikon themselves).

hmmm i hear from one of my friend saying that there is vertical grip selling already for D70 but he say its not originally from NIkon ...... dunno when will there be here ??? :think:

 

[yulee]

hmmm i hear from one of my friend saying that there is vertical grip selling already for D70 but he say its not originally from NIkon ...... dunno when will there be here ??? :think:

Look here

 

[cloud79]

Don't go to CP... they behaviour as any salesman will do with commission to earn, ie which ever camera can ripped them more commission, they'll push for that. I'm sure Nikon do monitor this forum in Clubsnap, (pss. I least I know 1 of Nikon sales executive is a member of CS and is a frequent visitor of this Nikon forum) ;p

Any recommended place to buy?

 

[yulee]

MS Color! :cheergal:

 

[dfbread]

Don't go to CP... they behaviour as any salesman will do with commission to earn, ie which ever camera can ripped them more commission, they'll push for that. I'm sure Nikon do monitor this forum in Clubsnap, (pss. I least I know 1 of Nikon sales executive is a member of CS and is a frequent visitor of this Nikon forum) ;p

Yes, the statements he made do carry some truth, like:
i. D70 would not have a vertical grip (at least not from Nikon themselves), and

ii. the camera do not support cable release (because it uses a wireless remote controller), and

ii. D70 is made in Thailand (so what... F80 also made in Thailand but it is proven to be a very good camera just like the current D70. And most importantly, Nikon would still have to service it if there is ever any problems with the camera. And the camera would be shipped to Japan if they cannot get it back functional here in Singapore.)

But what he did not tell you is:
i. D70 uses a 3D Color Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor, this is the most advance metering and is normally found on a Professional Body like F5, etc.

ii. Spot Metering, 2.3mm dia. circle, approx. 1% of entire frame centered on active focus area. (The other brand is 6% and they still called it 'SPOT' ??? )

iii. Instant startup and you can shoot the moment you switch the camera to 'on' mode or when the camera is on sleep more. (The other brand need 6 secs startup and 3sec wake-up time on sleep-mode... imagine it is just like your computer :bsmilie: )

Other features not mentioned is D70 supports:
i. WA technology, if used with CF cards that support WA, it can shoot almost continuous non-stop in JPEG Fine Mode at full 6MP.

ii. Uses a Li-ion battery which lasts avg 1000 shots in a single full charge.

And many more standard features.

First ask yourself, what you want in a camera, what would you be shooting, and most importantly your budget.

D70 have proven to be a very good entry-level DSLR as compared to other brands who wants to come out entry DSLR which it can't come close to the D70. Features of the D70 has been designed, planned and incorporated suitably for a entry level DSLR. D70 is not designed to replace any other Nikon DSLR like D100, but it is designed as a class of its own.

If you're looking for a camera body with cable release, vertical grip, than maybe D100 or above is a more suitable camera body for you.

Hope this helps to clear some of your doubts.

Hey sykestang, thanks for the information and advice sure sound stuff there... i wasn't implying that made in thailand cams arent good, just alittle surprised... Anyway... it's getting closer to making my mind now on the DSLR i will purchase soon, between D70 and the 20D. Weightage leaning towards Nikon as i realized tat i m just a newbie towards photography... and with some budget constraints *irony there* .... maybe i can contact u, seeking a slight try on before i finalized the decision. thanks again folks in here...

 

[tmc17479]

Hmm.....20D is a bit over the top if you are not sure of your skill. especially it does not come cheap. The body itself can get you a decent system from Nikon (D70 + lens).
I'm still in the midst of consideration for the D70 myself. Got a few good quotes from the stores. Maybe can buy together and get a better price.

 

[King Tiger]

Hi tmc

MS color quote $2030, just for you infor.

 

[dfbread]

any "decent" shops out there qouting below $2000 ? hee hee.. just trying my luck ... ;p

 

[Witness]

erhm...not really sure but the price is more or less stablilized for the d70 now,....if u buy now and it drops liek 50 bucks in two months u wun lose much coz wat u shoot will more than make up haha

cheers!!

 

[sam_always]

i am considering d70 + sigma 18-125mm... dont know where can get it cheap... :think:

 

[ant_wish]

:lovegrin: Hi, i'm new here, gotten my D70 from MS Color on 30 Aug 04, come with the COMEX package and upgraded the CF to 1GB

 

[dfbread]

:lovegrin: Hi, i'm new here, gotten my D70 from MS Color on 30 Aug 04, come with the COMEX package and upgraded the CF to 1MB

er .... 1MB CF ? hehehe ... typo i guess ... but how much did u pay for D70? with kit lens i guess .... :bsmilie:

 

[ndroo]

Hmm.....20D is a bit over the top if you are not sure of your skill. especially it does not come cheap. The body itself can get you a decent system from Nikon (D70 + lens).
I'm still in the midst of consideration for the D70 myself. Got a few good quotes from the stores. Maybe can buy together and get a better price.

It's not really over the top, you probably take a longer time to outgrow the cammie's features etc. If the price different is not much of an issue, why not consider it? Oh btw, I am a D70 user too :embrass:

 

[Photominia]

Why not consider this one!

:bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v484/Photominia/?action=view&current=SonyF929ok2.jpg

 

[andy9110]

hahaha that super fake :faint:

 

[satan_18349]

Anyone has the latest price on the D70 body alone?

 

[dfbread]

Why not consider this one!

:bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v484/Photominia/?action=view&current=SonyF929ok2.jpg

:bsmilie: i wont mind it if it's free ... ;p but ... seriously... D70 will do ...

 

[ant_wish]

er .... 1MB CF ? hehehe ... typo i guess ... but how much did u pay for D70? with kit lens i guess .... :bsmilie:

About $2370 with nikon bag, tripod, extra batt and 1GB card