Nikon announces D70 . . . let the games begin! at DVinfo.net

Jeff Donald · December 4th, 2003, 07:03 AM

Nikon has announced they intend to release a sub $999 USD digital camera based on the N75. The information is limited but the camera will be unveiled at PMA in February, with an availability announced at that time (spring 2004?). Nikon has stated they intend to include the following features:

The image sensor continues the heritage of the Nikon DX Format (providing a picture angle approx. 1.5 times the focal length of a 35mm [135] format lens).

The Nikon D70 will inherit the Nikon F Mount, ensuring compatibility with AF Nikkor lenses already owned.

A new DX Zoom-Nikkor lens is being developed concurrently to deliver a focal length range optimized for use as the standard zoom lens for the Nikon D70.

Dylan Couper · December 4th, 2003, 05:34 PM

ANd it's black, so it must be more professional than the Canon Digital Rebel.

;)

Dan Brown · December 4th, 2003, 07:54 PM

...and...

...the resale value of my D100 continues to go down...

Frank Granovski · December 4th, 2003, 08:12 PM

It's black? Must be pro. I wished me FM2T be silver, 'cause she's no pro like de black D100. (My lenses are black, does this count?)

Steve Nunez · December 4th, 2003, 08:56 PM

Now if they would post FPS-----that would be something!

Jeff Donald · December 4th, 2003, 09:18 PM

We'll find out in February, at PMA. But a good guess would be slightly faster than the Digital Rebel. Also look at the speed of the N75, it's what the camera is based on.

December 4th, 2003, 07:03 AM	#1
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Nikon announces D70 . . . let the games begin! Nikon has announced they intend to release a sub $999 USD digital camera based on the N75. The information is limited but the camera will be unveiled at PMA in February, with an availability announced at that time (spring 2004?). Nikon has stated they intend to include the following features: The image sensor continues the heritage of the Nikon DX Format (providing a picture angle approx. 1.5 times the focal length of a 35mm [135] format lens). The Nikon D70 will inherit the Nikon F Mount, ensuring compatibility with AF Nikkor lenses already owned. A new DX Zoom-Nikkor lens is being developed concurrently to deliver a focal length range optimized for use as the standard zoom lens for the Nikon D70. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 4th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	ANd it's black, so it must be more professional than the Canon Digital Rebel. ;) __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

December 4th, 2003, 07:54 PM	#3
Dan Brown Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 235	...and... ...the resale value of my D100 continues to go down... __________________ dB

December 4th, 2003, 08:56 PM	#5
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Now if they would post FPS-----that would be something! __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

December 4th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	We'll find out in February, at PMA. But a good guess would be slightly faster than the Digital Rebel. Also look at the speed of the N75, it's what the camera is based on. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 4th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	It's black? Must be pro. I wished me FM2T be silver, 'cause she's no pro like de black D100. (My lenses are black, does this count?)