Nikon D70S User's Manual
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1. Performance capable of capturing all the action in stride Speed and precision assure readiness when that special moment arises Improved 5 area AF system Nikon s advanced 5 area Multi CAM900 autofocus system continues to feature a cross type sensor in the center broad frame coverage as well as the same class leading low light detection and convenient AF assist illuminator that aid shooting in dark situations New are refinements to deliver greater precision with fast more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking when using Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF or Dynamic AF mode with predictive focus tracking and Lock on The AF system automatically determines which focus area should be given priority prevents the camera from focusing on the background and improves the focus hit rate when tracking the intended subject 144 picture 3 fps continuous shooting The D7Os can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures thanks to optimized systems throughout the camera including high speed buffer memory handling fast image processing high speed memory card access and large system bus bandwidth When using JPEG NORMAL Large setting and a SanDisk SDCFH ultra Il SDCFX Extreme Extreme Ill or Lexar Media 80X WA CompactFlash card Near instant power up and q2. Microdrive COOLWALKER MSV 01 Personal Computer CompactFlash Card Microdrive PC Card Adapter Microdrive Adapter In Semi Soft Case Nikon Capture 4 AC Adapter EH 5 CF D70 Ver 4 2 PictureProject USB cable UC E4 Supplied accessories Non Nikon products LCD illuminator Format button P Playback button Exposure compensation button Menu button Shutter release button Sensitivity ISO Thumbnail button Power switch White balance WB Protect Help button Rear amp Image quality size QUAL Playback zoom Enter button amp Reset switch A Tripod socket amp LCD Monitor amp Delete button 8 Focus selector lock Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover latch Memory card access lamp B Memory card slot cover latch Memory card slot cover Multi selector Main command dial AE AF lock button Diopter adjustment control Viewfinder eyepiece cup Viewfinder eyepiece Shooting mode Format button Bracketing button Metering mode button Sub command dial Depth of Field preview button USB connector under cover Focus mode selector D Lens release button D DC in connector under cover Video connector under cover Remote cord connector under cover Eyelet for camera strap Infrared receiver 5 Mode dial Speedligh
3. DIGITAL SLR CAMERA Nikon ID 3 At the heart of the image Ready to capture any moment with speed and beauty The D70Os Inheriting the award winning image quality high performance and user friendliness of the D70 the Nikon D7Os introduces refinements that further help photographers freely capture precious moments the instant they unfold e 3 fps continuous shooting for up to 144 consecutive shots e 0 2 sec power up and short shutter release time lag e 1 8 000 sec shutter speed amp 1 500 sec flash sync e Large 2 0 LCD monitor with intuitive menus and help display e Improved 5 area AF system e 6 1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor e Digital Vari Program modes e Built in Speedlight with flash coverage for 18mm lenses e Optional Remote Cord MC DC1 When using JPEG NORMAL Large setting and a SanDisk SDCFH ultra II SDCFX Extreme Extreme Ill or Lexar Media 80X WA CompactFlash card r a 5 gil feats J Poe r Ce E 7 R Ms e ee a d p a ee TEN aE A ar iri g T s ee aie a tb e Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 12 24mm f 4G ED IF e Exposure mode A 1 1000 second f 5 6 e White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 e Image quality mode RAW NEF e Lens AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D ED IF Exposure mode A 1 820 second f 2 8 e White balance Auto Sensitivity SO equivalent 200
4. 4 offers a unique image editing environment and is the only program A total of 25 custom settings help personalize the operation of the D70s to match individual shooting styles or optimize it for use under the demands of different shooting conditions The custom settings menu is displayed on the LCD monitor in easy to understand fashion and selections are made using the handy multi selector on the camera s back Help dialogs that describe each setting can also be displayed with the press of a button Printing pictures can be as simple as connecting the D7Os to any PictBridge compatible printer via the supplied USB cable The D70s improves PictBridge support by adding in camera page setup support for easier printing and greater control over the results that provides complete functionality to edit NEF Nikon Electronic Format files enabling photographers to optimize output for every possible need The NEF difference Nikon Electronic Format NEF is a unique file format eD Lighting adjusts shadows and highlights while maintaining consisting of an image s RAW data along with an mid tones for optimized results that compensate for instruction set that provides unparalleled image editing capability With NEF all corrections and underexposure and overexposure adjustments made are saved in the file s instruction set The original files RAW data is never altered Simultaneous NEF JPEG recording regardles
5. Histogram indication 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 Refer to page 14 Picture Angle Equivalent in 35mm 135 format is approx 1 5 times lens focal length Viewfinder Eyepoint Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror type built in diopter adjustment 1 6 to 0 5m 18mm 1 0m Focusing Screen Viewfinder Frame Coverage Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets and on demand grid lines Approx 95 Viewfinder Magnification Approx 0 75x with 50mm lens at infinity 1 0m7 Viewfinder Information Focus indications AE FV lock indicator Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Exposure compensation indicator Exposure mode Flash output level compensation Exposure compensation Number of remaining exposures Flash ready indicator Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi CAM900 autofocus module with AF assist illuminator approx 0 5m to 3 0m Detection range EV 1 to 19 ISO 100 equivalent at normal temperature 68 F 20 C Lens Servo 1 Autofocus AF single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C predi
6. for further support personalized shooting comfort and convenience Eyepiece Correction Lenses photography one that makes the camera more convenient and even easier to use Approx 3 3 ft 1 0m in length F i o to 3m j z Eyepiece Adapter Speedlight System mee IT Powerful full featured with i TTL flash control for use Magnifier with Nikon s Creative Lighting System DG 2 aguas i Rubber Eyecup Angle Finder B puis Speedlight Speedlight DR 6 SB 800 SB 600 A choice of remote control options provides necessary camera stability when using long exposures Accessories e COOLWALKER MSV 01 Nikon s original compact digital photo storage device features view anywhere convenience and versatile compatibility e Wireless Remote Control ML L3 Cable free remote triggering of the shutter makes it easier to use slow shutter soeeds without disturbing the camera e Hot Shoe Sync Terminal Adapter AS 15 A Provides an additional PC sync connector for easy E lt connection of external studio Speedlights x SLAs e Semi Soft Case CF D70 Wireless R t sey Remote Control ML L3 L oT a A COOLWALKER MSV 01 f CR2 Battery Holder M a Li ion Battery Pack Power Accessories ms p70 bo EN EL3a e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL3a supplied e Quick Charger MH 18a supplied e Multi Charger MH 19 e AC Adapter EH 5 e CR2 Battery Holder MS D70 F gt Bi Quick Charger MH 18a Multi Charger
7. 0 CR2 battery holder AC Adapter EH 5 optional Tripod Socket Dimensions W x H x D 1 4 in ISO 1222 Approx 5 5 x 4 4 x 3 1 in 140 x 111 x 78mm Weight Approx 1lb 5 oz 600g without battery memory card body cap or monitor cover Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL3a Quick Charger MH 18a Video Cable USB Cable UC E4 Strap Body cap Eyepiece Cap DK 5 Rubber Eyecup DK 20 LCD monitor cover BM 5 PictureProject CD ROM Optional Accessories Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL3a Multi Charger MH 19 Quick Charger MH 18a AC Adapter EH 5 CR2 Battery Holder MS D70 Speedlight SB 800 600 Angle Finder DR 6 Nikon Capture 4 Ver 4 2 Software Semi Soft Case CF D70 Remote Control ML L3 Remote Cord MC DC1 CompactFlash Card Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area Image Quality Image Size and Number of Available Shots when using 256MB CF card Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Lock 5 EV in increments of 1 3 or 1 2 EV Luminosity locked at detected value with AE L AF L button Auto Exposure Bracketing Two or three frames 2 EV in 1 3 or 1 2 steps Image Quality Image Size File Size Nuraiber of xi Numae OF Consecutive Available Shots Shots Available RAW Approx 5 0MB Approx 44 shots 4 shots L Approx 2 9MB Approx 73 shots FINE M Approx 1 6MB Approx 130 shots 10 shots S Approx 0 8MB Approx 279 shots L Approx 1 5MB
8. Approx 144 shots NORMAL M Approx 0 8MB Approx 253 shots 10 shots S Approx 0 4MB Approx 528 shots L Approx 0 8MB Approx 279 shots 279 shots BASIC M Approx 0 4MB Approx 481 shots S Approx 0 2MB Approx 950 shots 950 shots RAW BASIC L Approx 5 8MB Approx 39 shots 1 May change according to shooting conditions 2 Number of frames when using the SanDisk SDCFH ultra Il 256MB CF card 3 The number of continuous shots possible in a single burst may be fewer depending on the type of CF card used 4 The displays show 23 as the number of remaining exposures 5 The displays show 21 as the number of remaining exposures NIKON PHOTO CONTES INTERNATIONAL Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark or a trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer April 2005 2005 NIKON INC TM TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR EQUIPMENT SOME DOCUMENTATION IS SUPPLIED ON CD ROM ON
9. EV bulb Sync Contact X contact only flash synchronization at up to 1 500 sec 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 with CPU lens 3 Non TTL Auto Available with Speedlights such as SB 800 80DX 28Dx 28 27 and 22s 4 Distance priority manual available with SB 800 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 Flash Compensation a W g 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 3 to 1 EV in increments of 1 3 or 1 2 EV Accessory Shoe Self timer Standard ISO hot shoe contact with safety lock provided Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds 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 Via Remote Cord MC DC1 optional or Wireless Remote Control ML L3 optional Power Source One Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL3a or EN EL3 Three CR2 Lithium batteries with optional MS D7
10. Histogram tool capability to enhance and transform images The three editions of nik Color Efex Pro 2 0 for Nikon Capture 4 as well as nik Color Efex Pro 2 0 Express Edition offer selections of a wide range of filters and effects packaged to match differing needs displays a histogram that more closely Remote Camera Control RAW Thumbnail and Instruction Set tp PictureProject is refined with an quickly locate any file by name keyword or date p E fepresents tne mel eran ane that MON GaApPInre PONG a lide MOSE Sneoung PictureProject intuitive new user interface that Plug in filter support offers feature set expansion Thumbnail and Instruction Set lt eS sai t9 TORNIN Specie see See ANG OO ey Ne Pes SAUREN Keleaee makes image management editing and sharing including compatibility with the wide range of Raw lt Image data Processing Adjust 1 of pixels in the image window remotely from a computer when the camera is s Image data Processing Adjust 2 connected via the USB interface to a computer with easier and more fun Simply connect the camera to filters and effects offered by nik Color Efex Pro 2 0 T Image data Processing Adjust 3 a computer to automatically import pictures Quickly And with support for JPEG TIFF and NEF files Markar l Nikon Gapiute 4 Imetaled e mail or Auto Enhance images run slideshows PictureProject seamlessly bridges workflow with the RAW e
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12. MH 19 Function Compatibility Chart IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used AF M with electronic M DVP P M rangefinder S A Lens accessory PC Micro Nikkor 8mm 2 80 ve y Iv lenses Other AF Nikkor except lenses forF3AF V v y ALP Nikkor o i EE V8 Al P Nikkor v9 Al ALS or Series E Al modified Nikkor Al modified ve v Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 vV Reflex Nikkors lineal Non CPU 5 lenses10 PC Nikkor v Al type Teleconverter v7 PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attachment v7 Auto extension rings PK series 11 A 12 or 13 PN 11 7 8 If AF 80 200mm f 2 8S AF 35 70mm f 2 8S new model AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5S or AF 28 85mm 3 5 4 5S is zoomed in while focusing at minimum range image on matte screen in viewfinder may not be in focus when in focus indicator is displayed Focus manually using image in viewfinder as guide in such circumstances 9 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 10 Some lenses cannot be used 11 Can be used in mode M but camera exposure meter cannot be used 12 Can be used in mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1 125 s but camera exposure meter cannot be used 13 Attach in vertical orientation can be used in horizontal orientation once attached lt lt lt 1 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used 2 Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 3 Spot metering meters selected focus area 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash
13. Performance that makes it easier to take great pictures Improved ergonomics for efficient handling and easy operation Large 2 0 LCD monitor and new menu design A new menu design combining a carefully selected color scheme the right amount of contrast and larger fonts makes the user friendly keywords of the menu displays easier to view and quicker to recognize Playback options on the new 2 0 inch LCD monitor include single frame 4 or 9 image thumbnail display zoom with scroll up to 4 7x automatic slide show histogram indication and highlight point display R Menu reset i 01 Beep ON B02 Autofocus AF S 403 AF area mode mm M04 AF assist ON 05180 auto OFF L New higher energy lithium ion battery WOVd AUSLIVE UO OMT The new EN EL3a rechargeable lithium ion battery increases energy capacity to deliver enough power to shoot as many as 2 500 images per charge all while maintaining the same form factor as the EN EL3 battery The new Quick Charger MH 18a is smaller than the charger it replaces and is capable of charging both the EN EL3a and EN EL3 batteries When the need arises the D70s can also be run using CR2 batteries Requires the optional CR2 battery holder MS D70 Achieved under following test conditions Fully charged EN EL3a battery temperature of 68 F 20 C Zoom Nikkor AF S DX 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G ED IF lens continuous shooting mode continuous servo autofocus image qu
14. ality set to JPEG BASIC image size set to Medium shutter soeed 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 Multi selector and Nikon ergonomics provide greater operating ease The handy four direction multi selector on the camera s back makes it easy to select a specific focus area when using Single AF or Dynamic AF modes or to navigate menus and control image playback The light compact camera body fits the hand well and ensures easy access to controls which themselves are designed and logically placed for ease MENU of use This includes the Mode dial and Help button as well as the Main and Sub Command Dials that facilitate easy control over settings and smooth single handed operation The large LCD data control panel atop the camera body allows quick confirmation of important settings One example of attention to detail is the change in sound frequency used for D70s system beeps making them more clearly audible Viewfinder The bright optical viewfinder features Vari Brite Focus Area display which makes focus confirmation easier by automatically superimposing the selected focus area in black when lighting is sufficient but momentarily illuminating it in red when shooting in dim light or focusing on a dark col
15. control systems do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used 5 Electronic rangefinder cannot be used during shifting or tilting 6 Compatible with AF I Nikkor lenses and with all AF S lenses except DX 12 24mm f 4G ED 17 35mm f 2 8D DX 17 55mm f 2 8G DX ED 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G ED 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G VR ED 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G and ED 28 70mm f 2 8D 7 Compatible with lenses with maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 14 High performance power accessories support maximum field performance Nikon Speedlights add functionality and precision that tap the full potential A comprehensive lineup of high quality Nikkor lenses of the Creative Lighting System for full and easy control over lighting T ee Aai __ Studio Speedlights FO Speedlights SB 800 600 i i A Iaea j SES SSS UJ Cm g uss l lt o y S cas ree amina y i T SC 28 29 The video cable connects the D70s to a television for playing slideshows or viewing individual images Video cable TV Monitor Transfer store manage preview and edit images freely with the variety of storage and software options A specialized D70s camera case for protection and storage CompactFlash Card
16. ctive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status 2 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 Exposure Metering System single servo AF or by pressing AE L AF L button 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 given to 6 8 10 or 12mm dia circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame 3 Spot Meters 2 3mm dia circle about 1 of frame centered on active focus area Exposure Metering Range 1 EV 0 to 20 3D Color Matrix or center weighted metering 2 EV 2 to 20 spot metering ISO 100 equivalent f 1 4 lens 68 F 20 C Exposure Mode AUTO Digital Vari Program 4 Auto Portrait W Landscape amp Close up Sports k Night landscape gi Night portrait Programmed Auto P with flexible program Shutter Priority Auto S Aperture Priority Auto A Manual M Shooting Modes 1 Single frame shooting mode 2 Continous shooting mode approx 3 frames per second 3 Self timer mode 4 Delayed remote mode 2 sec delay 5 Quick response remote mode Shutter Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter 30 to 1 8000 sec in steps of 1 3 or 1 2
17. e saves the parameters for each image at J mage aqata ae ntormation burn CD DVDs and access other commonly used functions via practical buttons Use drag and drop to organize pictures into separate collections and PictureProject System Requirements powerful feature set of Nikon Capture 4 DVD burning requires the optional PictureProject DVD Show OS Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE CPU Model 300 MHz Pentium or better recommended iMac iMac DV Power Macintosh G3 Blue White Power Mac G4 or later iBook 500 MHz Pentium III or better for muvee option r RAM 256MB 768MB or more recommended Mac OS X 256MB 768MB or more recommended Mac OS 9 memory allocation of 64MB or HDD 60MB required for installation more to Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 512MB or more to Nikon Capture 4 Ver 4 2 RAM 64MB or more 128MB or more with RAW images or muvee option HDD 200MB required for installation Display 800 x 600 pixels or more with 16 bit color High Color thousands of colors or more Display 800 x 600 pixels or more with 16 bit color High Color thousands of colors 24 bit color True Color millions of colors recommended Others e CD ROM drive required for installation Write capable drive required for Burn Disc function Others CD ROM drive required for installation e Internet connection requi
18. ects tool 12X USB series 64 128 256 512 16X USB series 256 512 1GB 16X WA USB series 128 256 512MB 24X USB series 256 512MB 24X WA USB series 256 512MB 32X WA USB series 1GB 40X WA USB series 256 512MB 1GB 4GB 80X WA series 512 1GB 2GB 4GB e Renesas Technology Hitachi HB28BxxxC 8x series 16 32MB fidelity when making tonal and other color corrections applies monochrome sepia or tint effects and with CompactFlash cards and Microdrive media of up to 4GB capacity Changes can be saved to the NEF file as a new Instruction Set or as a TIFF or JPEG file Version 4 2 continues to refine the power speed and flexibility of Nikon Capture 4 Building on familiar provides both manual and auto brightness control ePlug in filter support allows feature set expansion for even greater PictureProject e Microdrive DSCM 11000 1GB 3K4 2 2GB 3K4 4 4GB Operation is not guaranteed with cards produced by other manufacturers For more details on the above cards please contact the relevant manufacturer features such as Fisheye to rectilinear image transformation Image Dust Off and batch processing a number of new functions expand the creative possibilities and improve workflow efficiency W Working with Nikon Capture 4 and NEF files elmproved color noise reduction better filters out color noise for smoother transitions while preventing resolution loss at higher settings e
19. f 2 8D ED IF e Exposure mode Digital Vari Program Night Landscape 1 60 second f 5 6 e White balance Auto e Sensitivity SO equivalent 200 e Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 70mm f 38 5 4 5G ED IF Exposure mode A 8 second f 11 e White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 Creative Lighting System support A major benefit of the D7Os s built in flash is that it adopts Nikon s highly robust and advanced i TTL flash control technology that leads the industry in vastly expanding the possibilities for using creative lighting in photography The built in Speedlight also works with the Creative Lighting System serving as a remote commander that controls one group of multiple wireless SB 600 or SB 800 Speedlights Alternately attach an SB 800 and control up to 3 wireless remote groups each consisting of any number of SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight units e Image quality mode RAW NEF e Lens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G ED IF e Exposure mode M 1 250 second f 4 5 e White balance Auto e Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 e SB 800 mode settings Master Flash canceled Remote A Manual Remote B Manual Wireless multiple flash photography with Nikon s Creative Lighting System helps create more natural looking pictures by using several flash units to emphasize the subject or eliminate shadows On camera single flash 9
20. nation settings S Shutter Priority Auto offers a choice of shutter speeds from 1 8 000 to 30 seconds A Aperture Priority Auto allows free selection from the complete range of aperture settings And M Manual gives full control over shutter speed and aperture Image enhancement options When using Auto Multi Program P Shutter Priority Auto S Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M exposure modes easy to set image enhancement options optimize sharpening tone contrast color saturation and hue to best match the scene or intended use for the picture Choices include Normal Vivid Sharp Soft Direct print Landscape or Custom optimization Precise white balance control The D7Os produces natural coloration by matching white balance to the light source of the shot Advanced Auto white balance handles most situations but the flexible options include a choice of six specific manual settings with fine tuning Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy and Shade as well as a preset option for using a gray or white object as a reference for white balance Auto Makes it easy to produce vivid smooth snapshots with bale eG saturation color and sharpness Portrait Produces beautiful skin tones and highlights the subject by softening background details Landscape Produces vivid landscape shots with enhanced Outlines colors and contrast Close Up Makes the subject stand out clearly in close up sh
21. nd flora colors out of the camera SRGB gt Adobe RGB 0 6 sRGB 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 04 05 06 0 7 0 8 Nikkor lenses The D70s employs the Nikon F lens mount for seamless compatibility with the comprehensive lineup of high quality AF and AF S Nikkor lenses long favored by professionals around the world for their superb color high contrast and razor sharp images as well as for outstanding autofocus performance The increasing family of DX Nikkor lenses designed for use with Nikon digital SLR cameras make the options even richer delivering a wider variety of picture angles higher performance and out standing center to edge to corner image quality When used with the D7Os or any Nikon Digital SLR all AF AF S and DX Nikkor lenses have a picture angle comparable to 1 5x that of 35mm 135 format 300mm e AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G ED IF Designed to combine top performance with outstanding value this compact standard zoom lens covers the highly practical focal length range of 18 70mm which is equivalent to 27 105mm in 35mm 135 format e AF Zoom Nikkor 70 300mm f 4 5 6G With a range ready to cover everything from portraits to sports shooting this high power telephoto zoom lens packs a 4 3x zoom ratio into a compact and lightweight package that is ideally suited for traveling Equivalent to 105 400mm in 35mm 135 format e AF Micro Nikk
22. ontrol are optimized while real time processes diminish digital noise in long exposure shots Processed images are ready to print right from the camera minimizing time spent to achieve pleasing results The image processing engine also maximizes system performance to ensure fast file compression high speed data handling in memory fast simultaneous recording of JPEG and NEF files and near instant display of images Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor Optimized to deliver a wide dynamic range that produces great pictures with high resolution and sharp details the DX Format CCD sensor s 6 1 effective megapixels yield 3 008 x 2 000 pixel images that are suitable for making large prints or for creative cropping to bring out detail Micro optics incorporated into each of the sensor s pixels precisely align the image from the camera s lens for maximum performance whether using AF Nikkor lenses or high quality digital dedicated DX Nikkor lenses All Nikon digital SLR cameras employ the DX Format establishing a level of high performance and uniformity Three color modes 4 0 7 Nikon s advanced color reproduction system optimizes the three 05 available color modes to oy best match your subject or intended use Mode la Renders natural looking skin tones out of 0 1 the camera SRGB Mode Il Realizes a wider color range suited for processing or retouching Adobe RGB Mode Illa Renders vivid landscape a
23. or 60mm f 2 8D Nikon s most compact micro lens excels at both close up and general photography The medium telephoto reach when used with the D7Os equivalent to 90mm in 35mm 135 format provides extra working distance for elusive subjects or when supplemental illumination is required e Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f 2 8D e Exposure mode Digital Vari Program Close up 1 80 second f 3 8 e White balance Auto Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 Performance that delivers accurate control over light Effective control over exposure metering and flash operation Automated Digital Vari Program and exposure modes Selecting one of the seven Digital Vari Program selections automatically optimizes white balance sharpening tone contrast color saturation and hue settings to best match the selected scene making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial Choose from Auto Portrait Landscape Close Up Sports Night Landscape or Night Portrait for automated performance that makes the D70s the right choice whether you are still learning how to make great pictures or an experienced photographer simply in a hurry to capture precious moments Exposure mode settings provide greater personal control over camera operation P Auto Multi Program mode automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture and includes Flexible Program for quick selection of alternate exposure combi
24. ored subject On Demand grid lines superimpose a grid over the viewfinder that can prove helpful for architectural photography or shooting landscapes that include horizons A digital readout along the bottom displays valuable information on settings and camera status Remote cord support The new Remote Cord MC DC1 adds greater convenience and ease of use in a wider variety of shooting situations including long exposures and close ups The optional Wireless Remote Control ML L3 can also be used with the D7Os Cantuel A we e Image quality mode RAW NEF Aad hila e Lens AF S Zoom Nikkor aA 28 70mm f 2 8D ED IF E i e Exposure mode Shutter Priority my lt 10 seconds f 8 e White balance Incandescent e Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 Photo taken using the Remote Cord MC DC1 pm Te ase Seti 8 a g innige rani T A OF G Remote camera control support Using the supplied USB cable to connect the D70s to a computer running Nikon Capture 4 software enables remote control from the computer over most shooting settings as well as triggering of the shutter release Images can be downloaded directly to the computer eliminating the need to change memory cards while shooting Versatility that makes digital photography more rewarding Flexible settings and powerful software enhance shooting and the results Variety of custom settings PictBridge support Nikon Capture 4 Ver 4 2 Nikon Capture
25. ots of flowers insects and other small objects Sports Uses high shutter speeds to freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the subject stands out clearly Night Landscape Slow shutter speeds produce stunning shots while minimizing low light imperfections Night Portrait Provides natural balance between the subject and background in portraits taken under low light Exposure modes Auto Multi Program P Shutter Priority Auto S Aperture Priority Auto A or Manual M exposure mode settings Exposure metering options Nikon s 1 005 pixel RGB Exposure Color Matrix Metering Sensor evaluates brightness color contrast selected focus area and subject to camera distance information references the results against an onboard database of 30 000 scenes from actual photography and then uses high speed processing to deliver consistently dependable automatic exposure Variable center weighted metering and a choice of five spot meters are also available as is exposure compensation and auto exposure bracketing Built in Speedlight with i TTL flash control with wider angle coverage The built in Speedlight automatically pops up and fires when natural lighting is inadequate or to add Balanced Fill Flash when there iS y strong backlighting With a new optimized design for the D7Os flash coverage has been increased to support lenses as wide as 18mm e Image quality mode RAW NEF e Lens AF S Zoom Nikkor 17 35mm
26. red for some options E mail option requires Internet connection and supported e mail program Note 1 Data transfer may not work properly if the connection to a computer is via a USB hub 12 P 1 selected 12 totah Qa Be Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 1 5 or later Mac OS X version 10 2 8 or later required for Burn Disc function each step during processing making it Saved in TIFF or JPEG format The RAW data within a NEF file is preserved unchanged regardless how many times it is processed in Nikon Capture easy to apply distinct finishing touches when preparing the same image for different applications Nikon Capture 4 Ver 4 2 System Requirements OS Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Only computers with built in USB ports supported Q Designed for _ Microsoft QuickTime multimedia Macintosh Mac OS 9 0 4 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X version 10 1 5 or later Note 1 Data transfer may not work properly if the connection to a computer is via a USB hub Note 2 Installation and usage require user authorization 13 A wealth of accessories for optimizing performance and adaptability e Remote Cord MC DC1 The new Remote Cord MC DC1 was developed as a convenient option for landscape and macro Viewfinder accessories
27. s how many times the instruction set The D70Os s ability to simultaneously save individual NEF RAW and JPEG files for the same image helps optimize workflow operations for varying conditions and needs Storage media CF Card Microdrive The D7Os is compatible e SanDisk Corporation e Lexar Media Corporation The following CompactFlash cards can be used with the D7Os SDCFB 32 128 256 512MB 1GB SDCEB Type II 192 300MB SDCF2B Type II 256MB SDCFH Ultra 128 256 384 512MB 1GB SDCFH Ultra 11 256 512MB 1GB SDCFX Extreme 512GB SDCFX Extreme II 1GB 2GB is changed Instruction sets can also be saved separately for all adjustments or only selected parameters and then later applied to individual files or to a large number using automated batch processing It s the best of versatile image editing combined with precious savings in hard disk space Nikon Capture 4 processes and displays NEF files using a full 16 bits per color channel for smoother eStraighten rotates a picture to level it on the horizontal or vertical axis using either a simple defining mouse action or by directly entering the amount of rotation to be applied 10 elmproved Multi Image window opens more quickly and the new scrollable thumbnail image display is also faster The interface adds new features including simultaneous editing of multiple files the ability to undo or redo commands and file deletion ePhoto Eff
28. t lock release Flash sync mode Flash exposure compensation button Built in Speedlight Accessory shoe Self timer AF assist illuminator Red eye reduction lamp amp Control panel amp Focal plane mark 34 Do not insert any cable other than MC DC1 into the remote cord terninal on D7Os camera 15 Nikon Digital SLR Camera D70s Specifications Type of Camera Single lens reflex digital camera Effective Pixels 6 1 million Image Sensor RGB CCD 23 7 x 15 6mm total pixels 6 24 million Image Size pixels 3 008 x 2 000 L 2 240 x 1 488 M 1 504 x 1 000 S Sensitivity 200 to 1600 ISO equivalent in steps of 1 3 EV Storage Media CompactFlash CF Card Type and II and Microdrive Storage System Compressed NEF RAW 12 bit compression JPEG JPEG baseline compliant File System Exif 2 21 Compliant DCF 2 0 and DPOF Storage Number of RAW approx 44 FINE approx 73 frames per 256MB NORMAL approx 144 CF card image size L BASIC approx 279 RAW amp BASIC approx 39 White Balance Auto TTL white balance with 1 005 pixel RGB sensor six manual modes with fine tuning preset white balance white balance bracketing possible LCD Monitor 2 0 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
29. uick response 0 2 sec power up and short shutter release lag Turn on the D7Os and with a power up time of a mere 0 2 seconds it s ready to shoot immediately Press the shutter button and it responds without hesitation Nikon s 5 area Multi CAM900 autofocus with AF assist illuminator ensures a fast and precise focus under even challenging lighting conditions Pictures taken are processed and recorded extremely quickly Preview images appear on the LCD monitor almost instantly And high speed continuous shooting means never falling behind the pace of the action or missing the heartbeat of the moment Fast shutter speeds 1 8 000 sec maximum shutter speed amp 1 500 sec flash sync Shutter speeds from 30 to 1 8 000 sec and flash synchronized shutter speeds of up to 1 500 sec provide a photo experience with greater breadth and creative flexibility to catch more of those precious moments Performance that produces great pictures with pure color fidelity Vivid color and sharp details with high resolution and wide dynamic range e Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G ED IF e Exposure mode A 1 80 second f 2 8 e White balance Cloudy Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 Advanced image processing engine The D7Os s advanced System LSI processor produces images with pure vivid colors and maximum clarity Auto white balance auto tone and color c
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