Nikon D70S Manuel D’Utilisation
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Single-lens reflex digital camera
6.1 million
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million
3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,240 x 1,488 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive™
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
RAW approx. 44, FINE approx. 73
NORMAL approx. 144
BASIC approx. 279, RAW & BASIC approx. 39
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor),
six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance,
white balance bracketing possible
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness
adjustment
1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show;
Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
USB: Mass storage and PTP selectable
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor
and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Refer to page 14
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m -
6.1 million
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6mm; total pixels: 6.24 million
3,008 x 2,000 [L], 2,240 x 1,488 [M], 1,504 x 1,000 [S]
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I and II ) and Microdrive™
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression,
JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF
RAW approx. 44, FINE approx. 73
NORMAL approx. 144
BASIC approx. 279, RAW & BASIC approx. 39
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor),
six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance,
white balance bracketing possible
2.0-in., 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness
adjustment
1 frame: Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show;
Histogram indication; Highlight point display; Auto image rotation
Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
USB: Mass storage and PTP selectable
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor
and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Refer to page 14
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Fixed eye-level penta-Dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment (-1.6 to +0.5m -
1
)
18mm (-1.0m -
1
)
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus
brackets and on-demand grid lines
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-
brackets and on-demand grid lines
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.75x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0m-
1
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
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)
1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C);
predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
2) Manual focus (M)
Can be selected from 5 focus areas
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
(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
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)
Digital Vari-Program ( Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up,
Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait),
Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S];
Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Two or three frames ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator,
Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation,
Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator
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)
1) Autofocus (AF): single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C);
predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
2) Manual focus (M)
Can be selected from 5 focus areas
1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
(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
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)
Digital Vari-Program ( Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up,
Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait),
Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S];
Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Two or three frames ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
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
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,
30 to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
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,
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
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,
30 to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 sec.
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
1) Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye Reduction,
3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-curtain Sync
, , , : 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
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration
When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down
and previewed by pressing the preview button
Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
(optional)
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a or EN-EL3,
Three CR2 Lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR2 battery holder),
AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (140 x 111 x 78mm)
Approx. 1lb 5 oz (600g) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
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
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
1) Front-curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye Reduction,
3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-curtain Sync
, , , : 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
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration
When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down
and previewed by pressing the preview button
Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
(optional)
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a or EN-EL3,
Three CR2 Lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 CR2 battery holder),
AC Adapter EH-5 (optional)
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (140 x 111 x 78mm)
Approx. 1lb 5 oz (600g) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
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
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
Shooting Modes
Shutter
Sync Contact
Flash Control
Flash Control
Flash Sync Mode
Built-in Speedlight
Flash Compensation
Accessory Shoe
Self-timer
Depth of Field Preview
Accessory Shoe
Self-timer
Depth of Field Preview
Remote Control
Power Source
Tripod Socket
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Supplied Accessories*
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Supplied Accessories*
Optional Accessories
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D70s Specifications
Type of Camera
Effective Pixels
Image Sensor
Image Size (pixels)
Sensitivity
Storage Media
Storage System
Effective Pixels
Image Sensor
Image Size (pixels)
Sensitivity
Storage Media
Storage System
File System
Storage (Number of
frames per 256MB
CF card, image size L)
White Balance
Storage (Number of
frames per 256MB
CF card, image size L)
White Balance
LCD Monitor
Playback Function
Delete Function
Video Output
Interface
Text Input
Video Output
Interface
Text Input
Compatible Lenses
Picture Angle
Viewfinder
Eyepoint
Focusing Screen
Picture Angle
Viewfinder
Eyepoint
Focusing Screen
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Information
Autofocus
Lens Servo
Focus Area
AF Area Mode
Focus Lock
AF Area Mode
Focus Lock
Exposure Metering
System
System
Exposure Metering
Range
Exposure Mode
Range
Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Auto Exposure Lock
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Auto Exposure Lock
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Image Quality
Image Size
File Size
Number of
Available Shots*
1
RAW
—
Approx. 5.0MB
Approx. 44 shots*
4
Number of Consecutive
Shots Available*
2
*
3
4 shots
L
Approx. 2.9MB
Approx. 73 shots
14 shots
FINE
M
Approx. 1.6MB
Approx. 130 shots
10 shots
S
Approx. 0.8MB
Approx. 279 shots
279 shots
L
Approx. 1.5MB
Approx. 144 shots
144 shots
NORMAL
M
Approx. 0.8MB
Approx. 253 shots
10 shots
S
Approx. 0.4MB
Approx. 528 shots
528 shots
L
Approx. 0.8MB
Approx. 279 shots
279 shots
BASIC
M
Approx. 0.4MB
Approx. 481 shots
9 shots
S
Approx. 0.2MB
Approx. 950 shots
950 shots
RAW+BASIC
L
Approx. 5.8MB
Approx. 39 shots*
5
4 shots
Image Quality, Image Size and Number of Available Shots (when using 256MB CF card)
*Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area.
*1. May change according to shooting conditions. *2. Number of frames when using the SanDisk SDCFH (ultra II)
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.
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.