Nikon Canada Inc. announces the introduction of a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR camera, the D70s. This exceptional camera inherits the image quality, high performance and user-friendliness of the award-winning D70, and introduces many refinements to further help photographers capture those precious moments.
Like all Nikon SLR cameras, the D70s employs the Nikon DX Format sensor and Nikon F lens mount design, making it seamlessly compatible with all AF Nikkor lenses and the expanding family of high quality DX Nikkor lenses.
Nikon understands that performance is paramount as you seek the best possible images, so every system within the camera is optimized to keep you on top of the action. Powering up in a mere 0.2 seconds, the D70s is ready to shoot the instant you turn it on. Shutter release time lag is minimized to make shooting even more efficient and more enjoyable. It can also shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures*.
Shutter speeds of 30 to 1/8,000 second ensure users have full creative control. The built-in auto pop-up flash can synchronize at shutter speeds of up to 1/500 second for great fill flash effects. Its new optimized design also increases flash coverage to support lenses as wide as 18mm. Sensitivity can be set between ISO 200 and 1600 or controlled automatically (AUTO ISO) across the same range of settings to maximize available light.
The 5-area autofocus system continues to feature a cross-type sensor in the centre, broad frame coverage, and class-leading low light detection, but is improved to deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking. Also included is an AF-assist illuminator to help maximize performance when shooting in low lighting conditions.
The D70s’ advanced System LSI processor produces the finest in vivid colours and clarity, while maximizing the speed of file compression, memory buffer handling, simultaneous recording of JPEG and NEF** (Nikon Electronic Format) files, and near-instant LCD image display.
The 6.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor features wide dynamic range and a high signal to noise ratio that produces 3,008×2,000-pixel images with high resolution and superbly sharp details suited for making large prints, or for cropping for creative detail.
Nikon’s 3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel sensor delivers consistently accurate exposure automatically by measuring brightness, colour, contrast, selected focus area, and subject-to-camera distance values for each shot, and then referencing the results against an onboard database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography. Variable centre-weighted metering and a choice of five spot meters are also available, as are exposure compensation, auto exposure bracketing, and flash exposure compensation.
The D70s produces natural colouration by matching white balance to the light source of the shot. Advanced Auto white balance is capable of handling most situations, although the flexible options include white balance bracketing, a choice of six specific manual settings with fine-tuning, as well as a preset option for using a gray or white object as a reference for white balance.
Innovative shooting options simplify the photographic process, whether you choose manual control or advanced automatic operation. Of particular note are the seven automated Digital Vari-Program selections accessed from the mode dial. These give you a combination of personal control and powerful automatic operation to help achieve great results even when in a hurry to catch the shot, or in complex shooting conditions.
The new high-energy rechargeable lithium-ion battery EN-EL3a delivers the power to shoot up to 2,500 images*** on a single charge. The D70s can also be powered by the EN-EL3 battery used by the Nikon D100 and D70, or by CR2 batteries when using the optional battery holder (MS-D70).
Controls are located for easier access and smoother operation. Newly designed menus are presented clearly and in plain language on the large 2.0-inch LCD monitor, while intuitive help dialogues are available for on-the-spot reference to the respective menu selections.
Remote control options are also expanded for the D70s, with the new optional Remote Cord (MC-DC1) adding greater convenience and ease of use in a wider variety of shooting situations, including long exposures and close-ups. Cable-free operation is also available with the optional Wireless Remote Control ML-L3. A third option involves Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.2) software, which can be used to control the D70s from a computer via the USB connection.
Diverse playback options, versatile custom settings, a USB interface for easy connectivity or direct printing to any PictBridge compatible printer, and a bevy of other features make the D70s a top-performer amongst digital SLR cameras.
Combine the advantages of the camera’s outstanding performance with the empowering and inspiring components of Nikon’s Total Imaging System, including high-quality AF, AF-S and DX Nikkor lenses, advanced Speedlight technologies, and versatile software options. Top it off with superb pictures that are vivid, accurate in colour, and crisp and clean in detail, and you discover the sheer enjoyment, expanded creative possibilities, and increased shutter opportunities of Nikon digital SLR photography with the D70s.
When using JPEG NORMAL – Large setting, and a SanDisk SDCFH (Ultra II), SDCFX (Extreme/Extreme III), or Lexar Media 80X WA CompactFlash card.
**NEF images taken with the D70s require Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.2) or later.
***22,500 images per charge achieved under following test conditions:
Fully charged EN-EL3a battery; temperature of 20°C (68°F); Zoom-Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G SG IF ED lens; continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG BASIC; image size set to Medium; shutter speed 1/250 sec.; shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; monitor turned on for five seconds after six shots and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off.
Availability
The D70s will be available worldwide at the end of April 2005
