Nikon 5700 review...

The Nikon Coolpix 5700's the first 5.0 effective megapixel digital camera to incorporate an 8x optical zoom lens. The 9-72mm Zoom-Nikkor (equivalent to 35-280mm in 35mm photography) is an completely glass optic that includes two glass-molded ED lens elements and Nikon Super Integrated Coating. The Coolpix 5700's advanced feature set combined with a solid, compact body made of durable Magnesium alloy and a fully articulating LCD screen, makes the Coolpix 5700 an excellent choice for the experienced photographer or for those that wish to be.This is the first Coolpix to include an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF), the ability to capture images in a RAW data recording mode for image control and manipulation after the picture is taken and Nikon's exclusive Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass for superior image quality. The Coolpix 5700 also records up to one minute of full-motion video with sound, for a complete digital package.

The 5.0 effective megapixel CCD captures images with multiple image quality settings at a maximum resolution of 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, which is capable of producing 16 x 20- inch prints and larger with outstanding quality. The exclusive Best Shot Selector able to automatically select the sharpest from a series of consecutive shots. The camera also has an overall improved response, with a 70-millisecond shutter release lag time. The camera features a Quick Review button to review images in one quarter or entire screen, right after the shot is taken.


Nikon Coolpix 5700. Photo (c) Nikon

The fully articulating, 270?, 1.5" LCD monitor swivels in any direction for easy subject framing even in crowded situations. Stop action with top shutter speed of 1/4,000 second and 3-frames per second shooting, up to 3 frames or 1.5 frames per second, up to 10 frames. White Balance Bracketing and Noise Reduction Mode for stunning color balance and removal of digital artifacts in 1/4 second or longer exposures. Clear Image Mode gives you highly accurate color, low noise, smooth edged and wide dynamic range images at resolutions of 1280 x 960 and below.

The Coolpix 5700 sports a full range of exposure options; Program AE, Flexible Program, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Full Manual, AE Bracketing of both the exposure value and white balance and Best Shot Selector. Shutter speeds from 8 to 1/4000sec plus Bulb (max. 5 minutes) and aperture settings from F2.8 to F10.3. Drive modes include: Single, Continuous High Speed, Continuous Low Speed, Ultra High Speed Continuous, 16-Shot Multi and QVGA 320x240 Movie with audio. User selectable white balance with Auto, Fine, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent and Speedlight presets as well as a custom manual mode. The ISO sensitivity can be Auto or fixed at ISO 100, 200, 400 or 800. Metering options include 256-element matrix, center-weighted averaging, spot or spot AF that follows the exclusive 5-area Multi AF focusing system.


Nikon Coolpix 5700. Photo (c) 2002 by Steve's Digicams

The Coolpix 5700 features an automatic intelligent Speedlight pop-up flash that activates when additional light is needed. A standard accessory hot-shoe makes it easy to attach external Speedlights for greater creative lighting control.

The Coolpix 5700 captures images in standard JPEG compressed, TIFF uncompressed and Nikon's proprietary NEW raw mode to provide greater creative control even after the picture is taken. The camera comes complete with NikonView 5, an image browser software that makes it simple to organize, retrieve and print images, create a slideshow and share images via email, the Web or PDAs. Using the included Nikon Editor software found in NikonView 5, RAW mode image settings can be manipulated at the photographer's leisure once the images have been uploaded into the computer with the included standard USB interface.


Coolpix 5700 Features:

* 5-Megapixel CCD for images up to 2560 x 1920 pixels
* Nikkor 8x zoom (35-280mm in 35mm equivalent) with ED glass
* Macro focus with AF as close as 1.2"
* Fully articulating 270?, 1.5" color LCD monitor
* Electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 180,000 pixels
* CompactFlash Type II card slot (Microdrive compatible)
* Record images in TIFF-RGB (uncompressed), JPEG or NEF raw
* EN-EL1 rechargeable battery and charger included
* Quick Review feature for instant playback
* Programmed Auto (with Shift), Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and Full Manual
* Drive modes: Single, Continuous H, Continuous L, Ultra High Speed Continuous, 16-Shot Multi and QVGA 320x240 Movie with audio @ 15fps up to 60 secs
* Coolpix-exclusive Best Shot Selector exposure mode
* Shutter speeds from 1/4000 sec. to 8 secs (Bulb to 5 minutes!)
* Aperture settings from F2.8 to F10.3 in 10 steps
* 7-bladed lens diaphram for true depth of field control
* Control of color saturation intensity
* Five-area multifocus system, user-selectable and Spot-AF
* 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted or Spot
* Noise Reduction for long exposures
* Clear Image Mode for highly accurate color, low noise, smooth edged and wide dynamic range images at resolutions of 1280 x 960 and below
* ISO sensitivity of Auto, 100, 200, 400 or 800
* Matrix Auto White Balance plus Fine, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight and Custom Preset.
* AE Bracketing with white balance and exposure value
* Built-in flash with auto, fill, slow sync, and red-eye reduction.
* Hotshoe for external Nikon Speedlights
* Epson PRINT Image Matching Technology compatible
* USB 1.1 port for image download
* Compatible with Nikon MC-EU1 wired remote control


The Coolpix 5700 features a suite of software from ArcSoft? with PhotoStudio^(TM) is an image manipulation package that allows users to edit, retouch or apply special effects to photos; VideoImpression^(TM) which lets users edit and share QuickTime^(TM) movies, Panorama Maker^(TM), which lets users easily stitch together some images to automatically create beautiful panoramic photographs ready to print or email, and ArcSoft PhotoBase^(TM) for viewing images on a PDA.

The camera is compatible with CompactFlash^(TM) cards Type I and II as well as IBM 512MB & 1 GB Microdrives. It comes with a 32MB Nikon Starter Memory Card, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and charger that provides approximately 90 minutes of continuous operation when fully charged.

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Camera digital Nikon d50 review...

Review based on a production Nikon D50, firmware 1.00

Digital SLR's are quickly becoming the fastest moving segment of the digital camera market, this means more new digital SLR's, more competition and lower prices. The Nikon D50's introduced as a more affordable and easier to use version of the D70 which was released just under fifteen months ago. Anyone who has seen or handled the D70 will immediately look a strong resemblance in the D50, it's only when you start to examine the camera in a little more detail that you notice the differences (we've detailed them below). Clearly the D50 is designed to compete with other affordable digital SLR's e.g. the Canon EOS 350D (Digital Rebel XT), Pentax *ist DS and Olympus E-300.
Differences between D50 and D70/D70s
Although quite similar in use and appearance there are several noteworthy differences between the D50 and D70, we have detailed all of the feature / specification differences in the table below. To summarize the most important; the D50 has improved auto focus especially in the area of motion tracking, it has a new auto AF mode (which automatically switches between single and continuous AF depending on the subject), it has a lower resolution metering sensor but that sensor is a newer generation than the one used in the D70 (and D70s) - spot metering circle is larger, the maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 sec, continuous shooting is 2.5 fps, it has a better viewfinder eyecup, the LCD monitor has increased to 2.0" in size, the D50 takes SD cards (not CF), it's slightly smaller and lighter than the D70 and several features have been removed or simplified to make the camera easier to use.

The only key difference between the D50 and D70 from an image pipeline point of view is that the image processing algorithm has now been tweaked to improve rendition of highlight detail (to clip less and have a softer roll-off to the highlight). It's also worth noting that the D50's default color space mode is IIIa which is still sRGB but is described as being optimized for nature and landscape photographs, you could see the difference in the sample on this page of your D70 review.


Nikon D50


Nikon D70/D70s
Body colors Black and Silver Black
Medium image size 2256 x 1496 pixels 2240 x 1488 pixels
RAW format Uncompressed NEF Compressed NEF
AF modes AF-S, AF-C, AF-A (Auto) AF-S, AF-C
AF algorithm Improved speed and accuracy, especially motion tracking n/a
Image processing Improved highlights rendition n/a
Scene modes Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait
Default color space IIIa (sRGB nature & landscape) Ia (sRGB portrait & natural look)
Metering 3D Matrix Metering II 3D Matrix Metering
Metering sensor 420 segment RGB (2nd gen.) 1,005 segment RGB
Spot metering 3.5 mm circle (2.5%) 2.3 mm circle (1%)
AE Bracketing 3 frames 2 or 3 frames
Sensitivity steps 1 EV steps (ISO 200 - 1600) 1/3 EV steps (ISO 200 - 1600)
Auto ISO Yes, with min shutter speed selection Yes
Max shutter speed 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous shooting 2.5 fps 3.0 fps
WB fine tuning No Yes
Hide picture (Play) No Yes
Small picture (Play) Yes No
New Pictbridge menu Yes No
Custom functions 20 25
Flash coverage 18 mm 20 mm
Viewfinder eyecup DK-20 (larger) DK-16
LCD monitor 2.0", 130,000 pixels D70: 1.8", 130,000 pixels
D70s: 2.0" 130,000 pixels
Power EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion D70: EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion
D70s: EN-EL3a Lithium-Ion
Charger MH-18a (smaller) MH-18
Storage Secure Digital (SD) card Compact Flash card
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) 1.1
Menu languages 13 10
Dimensions 133 x 102 x 76 mm
(5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in) 140 x 111 x 78 mm
(5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in)
Weight (no batt/card) 540 g (1.2 lb) 595 g (1.3 lb)
Command dials One rear One front, One rear
AE Lock button AE/AF Lock, AE Lock, AF Lock, AE Lock Hold, AF-ON, FV Lock AE/AF Lock, AE Lock, AF Lock, AE Lock Hold, AF-ON
Continuous / Self-Timer Separate buttons One button
Bracket button No Yes
Wireless flash No Yes (commander mode)
Viewfinder grid No Yes, optional
Control Panel lamp No Yes
Monitor cover No Yes
Lock switch No Yes
DOF preview button No Yes
4-way controller in play mode Up / Down = Display mode
Left / Right = Browse Up / Down = Browse
Left / Right = Display mode
Browse with command dial in play Yes No
Two new AF-S DX lenses

In addition to the D50 Nikon has also announced two new AF-S DX lenses, the 18-55 mm will become the 'Kit lens' (adding just $100 to the price of the camera) and the 55-200 mm offers a lightweight and affordable 'big zoom' addition which when combined with the Kit lens will provide a 27-300 mm equiv. FOV coverage. In comparison to the Canon equivalent lenses these two both feature Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology which means faster focusing and near silent operation. Click there for an image of the D50 with the 18-55 mm lens mounted. (Canon do a version of the EF-S 18-55 mm with a USM motor but only standard in Asia).

AF-S DX 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - F5.6G ED
(27 - 82.5 mm equiv. FOV, 3x zoom)
Also accessible in silver AF-S DX 55 - 200 mm F4.0 - F5.6G ED
(82.5 - 300 mm equiv. FOV, 3.6x zoom)
Also obtainable in silver


If you're new to digital photography you might wish to read the Digital Photography Glossary before diving into this article (it may help you understand many of the terms used).

Conclusion / Recommendation / Ratings are based on the opinion of the reviewer, you should read the ENTIRE review before coming to your own conclusions.

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d200 nikon review

During my preview of the Nikon D200 I compared the D100 with the newborn baby D200 D-SLR. I am using the Nikon D100 on a daily basis for product shots, like I did for this preview. Comparing the two Nikon D-SLR's is just like comparing apples and oranges. In other words, forget it. The exclusively resemblance is the brand name Nikon,; there are just too many differences to mention. For example the Megapixel boost, from 6 to 10 and D2x features like color modes, white balance, 11 and 7-wide area AF and 3D-Color Matrix metering II. Other differences between the D200 and D100 are high speed shooting, 2.5-inch LCD display, responsiveness, body, flexibility, professional image processing, RGB histograms, in-camera image optimization, GPS support, USB 2 Hi-Speed, W-LAN support, etc. Think of a early generation with the latest innovative techniques inherited from its professional brother and you'll think of the Nikon D200. Although I could still get a very fine happen with my D100, the new Nikon D200 offers more versatility, far better responsiveness and a more direct way to be more creative.
Nikon D200 and Nikon D100 bodies
Nikon D200 and Nikon D100 bodies
Compared to the D100 the new Nikon D200 has a lot more to offer than just a Megapixel upgrade. It look and feel is totally different to that of the D100 D-SLR. The ergonomics are much more ideal and you are able to work in a more faster and instinctive way compared to the 'old way'. I have worked with the Nikon D200 for a short period, but after just a little of shots and navigation through the menu you experience immediate the benefits of the different menu set-up. It is a totally new generation, more accurate, and entire of innovative techniques that were just not there in the time of the D100. Just take the 2.5-inch display, it is so much comfortable than working with the D100. I cannot even imagine that I have worked in the field with just a 1.8-inch display, amazing? The wide AF feature gives me more freedom and more creativity during my daily shots, and the responsiveness impressive.

Nikon D200 3D-Color Matrix metering II Nikon D200 11-area AF
Nikon D200 D-SLR 3D-Color Matrix metering II Nikon D200 D-SLR 11-area AF
Nikon D200 D-SLR 3D-Color Matrix metering 2 Nikon D200 D-SLR 11-area AF
Another feature we have seen on the professional Nikon D2x is the 3D-Color Matrix metering II, which delivers optimized exposure using new technology developed for the Nikon, 1005 pixel RGB exposure/Color Matrix metering sensor. Each shot is evaluated using 7 parameters including brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area, and camera-to-subject distance. This evaluation refers to an on-board database of over 30,000 actual photographic scenes to instantly and accurately calculate the final value. The high speed image processing is inherited from the D2x D-SLR. For added control, saturation and highlights of a captured image can be controlled using the RGB histograms on the LCD monitor. Furthermore new image optimization modes enable you to optimize sharpening, tone and contrast, color, saturation and hue in choices including settings like Softer, Normal, More vivid, Portrait and Black and White.
The D200 incorporates a newly developed 11-area AF system. Used to work with a Nikon D100 for my product shots I look myself often confronted with insufficient focus points forcing myself to modify the composition to be able to focus. With the 11-area AF system the Nikon D200 packs the same number of focus areas that are accessible for, again, the Nikon D2x professional D-SLR camera. The new system enables you to select individual focus areas from 11-area wide and 7-wide area AF for Single Area AF, Dynamic AF (delivers precise Continuous servo AF mode operation for moving subjects), Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF and also Group Dynamic AF. No less than 5 AF options are available offering great flexibility to the D200 user. All AF options are supported by refined lens-controlling algorithms that realize improved focus precision, better subject acquisition capability, keener subject tracking ability and overall improved system response.

Total Imaging System Color Space Depth-of-field preview



Nikon D200 Color Space




Nikon D200 Total Imaging System Nikon D200 Color Space Nikon D200 Depth-of-field preview
Like completely Nikon digital SLR cameras, the D200 supports the Nikon Total Imaging System, meaning: the Nikon D200 supports over 50 AF Nikkor lenses! Interesting to see is that it also supports non-CPU lenses. Activating the menu and entering the data of the non-CPU lens you are going to use (focal length and minimal aperture) the D200 is able to adjust the aperture if you set the aperture ring of the non-CPU lens to the desired value.
In the shooting menu you will find the color space feature. You might choose from sRGB or AdobeRGB. sRGB is recommended when you take pictures to be printed without modification. AdobeRGB is highly recommended for those who are shooting JPEG's and are taking advantage of the wider gamut of colors. This mode is the preferred choice for images that will be processed or retouched.
Next to the grip of the camera, between the lens and the grip to be more precise, you will find a depth-of-field preview button. This feature creates a preview of the effects of aperture. The lens will be stopped at the aperture value selected by the camera (modes P and S) or the value selected by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder.

Nikon D200 AF-Assist illuminator Nikon D200 CompactFlash back up
Nikon D200 SLR AF-Assist illuminator




Nikon D200 SLR AF-Assist illuminator Nikon D200 SLR CompactFlash support
It's bound to occur now and then that the environmental light condition is poor and the AF experiences some difficulties to focus. The Nikon D200 has a built-in AF assist illuminator which enables the D200 to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The D200 D-SLR camera must be in focus mode S (single-servo auto focus), an AF-Nikkor lens must be attached, and the center focus area or focus area group must be selected or closest subject priority in effect. If these conditions are met and the subject is poorly lit, the illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This feature is able to do the job whenever the following conditions are correct; the lens must have a focal length of 24--200 mm and the subject must be in range of the illuminator. It is best to remove the lens hood.
The Nikon D200 uses CompactFlash type I or II for storage. The support of this type of flash card and the FAT 32 support enable using 4GB and bigger capacity CompactFlash cards. The D200's CompactFlash compartment is set in the rear of the handgrip. To open the compartment you must first unlatch it by pushing a button upwards. (Left to the LCD display). The compartment door springs open and you will be able to insert the card. The way it opens and closes feels solid and the compartment is nicely integrated into the handgrip. To be able to use the fast shooting mode of the D200 it is wise to invest your money in a fast card like the Extreme III series of SanDisk. Shooting 37 JPEGs or 22 RAW format files in sequence takes quite some processing power of the camera, but also of the card. To remove the card, open the compartment door, push the Eject button and remove it. Of course make sure to turn off the camera before doing so.

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nikon d70 review...

Nikon has now officially introduced the Nikon D70 Digital SLR camera, and a new companion AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom lens. Although pre-announced about a month ago, entire specifications for the Nikon D70 and new DX lens have now been released.The initial expectation was that Nikon would be introducing an entry-level digital SLR competitor aimed at the Canon Digital Rebel, however, based on features and performance, the Nikon D70 seems destined to be a strong competitor even when compared to the higher end Nikon D100 and Canon EOS 10D.

Designed for a broad range of customers, from novices to important and experienced photo enthusiasts, the Nikon D70 digital SLR will allow photographers to easily adopt digital technology into their existing Nikon camera system, or to initiate building a system that will bring ongoing enjoyment in the future.

The D70 employs the Nikon DX Format sensor and Nikon F lens mount design. This maintains seamless compatibility with completely AF Nikkor lenses and allows photographers to take full advantage of DX Nikkor lenses designed for Nikon's D-series digital SLR cameras and which are optimized to achieve maximum center-to-edge-to-corner image quality.

Developed as an ideal match for daily use with the D70, while fully compatible with all Nikon D-Series SLR models, the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED lens looks attractive, and provides added durability with a metal lens mount design.


AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

Nikon D70 Major Features

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6.1 effective megapixels

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New Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor features an improved signal to noise ratio and broader dynamic range that produces 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images with high resolution and sharp details.

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New advanced digital image processor with new algorithms to handle all steps of digital image processing and optimize image quality, while controlling auto white balance, auto tone and color control, as well as real-time processes to diminish digital noise and produce better long exposure shots.

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White balance achieved by Nikon's acclaimed 1005-segment 3D Color Matrix Meter (same type as Nikon D1 series, D2H) for precise control over white balance regardless of lighting conditions. Choose from auto TTL white balance, six different custom manual modes, or preset white balance. White balance bracketing's also available.

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1.8 inch LCD (130,000 pixel) monitor with user-friendly menus located directly below the viewfinder displays larger menu fonts and icons that employ well-known keywords for intuitive operation. A protective clear LCD cover is also included with the D70.


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Versatile LCD playback options include Single frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom playback (up to 4.7x), Slide show, Histogram indication, and Highlight point displays with automatic image rotation for vertical shots.

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Continuous shooting at 3 images per second for a continuous burst of up to 144 pictures (using JPEG NORMAL - Large settings, and a SanDisk 256MB CompactFlash^(TM) card) thanks to improved buffer memory handling, faster image processing, increased memory card access speed and greater system bus bandwidth. The number of continuous shots possible in a single burst might be fewer depending on the type of CF card used.

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Ultra-short shutter time lag (is hardly noticeable), and fast power up.

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Vastly improved recording times for compressed NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) files, the inclusion of a simultaneous NEF + JPEG file save setting, and real-time processes that diminish digital noise in long exposure shots.

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High-speed, precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on^(TM) ensures quick response and accurate focus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps assure focus in dark situations.

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Fast shutter speed with a range from 30 to 1/8,000 sec. for full creative control.

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Fast flash sync shutter speeds up to 1/500 sec. available for great fill-effects under brighter light conditions.

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Fast recording that supports FAT 16 and FAT 32 formats, along with Lexar WA (Write Acceleration) technology for greater speed and larger storage options.


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Seven New Automated Digital Vari-Program selections easily accessed from the new Mode Dial deliver automatic operation that optimizes white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue for crisp and vivid results that match the intended shot. Selections include Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape.

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Image enhancement options optimize sharpening, contrast, tone, color, saturation and hue while using Auto Multi Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], [Aperture-Priority Auto A], or [Manual M] exposure modes to best match the scene or intended use for the picture. The easy to set choices include Normal, Vivid, Sharp, Soft, Direct Print, Portrait, Landscape or Custom optimization

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Flexible sensitivity control from ISO 200 to 1600 to match most lighting conditions; could be set manually or be controlled automatically by the D70. Auto ISO on the D70 functions even when using the built-in Speedlight, or the SB-800 or SB-600, to automatically control the sensitivity to match the amount of light from the flash.

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Optimized exposure with a choice of three TTL exposure modes, such as 3D area matrix (based on 3D Color Matrix Meter with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor), variable Center-Weighted Meter and choice of Spot Meters.


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Nikon's built-in iTTL automatic balanced Fill-Flash can shoot at synchronized speeds up to 1/500 second for great fill effects when shooting in brighter lighting conditions.

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Supports the Creative Lighting System for the wireless control over remote Speedlights of the Advanced Wireless Lighting System (Nikon SB-800 and new SB-600 speedlights)

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Flash exposure compensation (with built-in and external flash).

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New Generation Color Reproduction System offers a choice of three color modes to ensure the best match for the shot when operating the camera manually.

Mode Ia: Renders natural-looking skin tones out of the camera. (sRGB)
Mode II: Realizes a wider color range suited for processing or retouching. (Adobe RGB)
Mode IIIa: Renders vivid landscape and flora colors out of the camera. (sRGB)

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Proven lithium-ion battery system (same as D100) delivers the power to shoot up to 2,000 images* on a single charge. The supplied rechargeable 1400 mAH EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery combines light weight with high energy capacity, and can be recharged at any time (must not be depleted before recharging).

* 2,000 images per charge achieved under following test conditions:
Fully charged EN-EL3 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.

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Compatible with disposable batteries for added flexibility, the D70 ships with a battery holder that allows it to be powered by three disposable CR2 batteries.

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25 Custom Settings allows the user to personalize operation of the D70 to match their shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditions

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Wireless remote control operation made available with optional ML-L3 (IR) remote control.

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Direct printing from the D70 to any PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable

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Refurbished digital camera...

Buying a refurbished digital camera, also cognize as a manufacturer's recertified digital camera, could possibly save you a little of money over a label new one. Typically a refurbished camera is one that was returned to a retailer as defective. In most cases, if the unit is under warranty, or the customer purchased an extended service plan, the retailer provides the customer with a new camera and the defective one is send back to the manufacturer for credit. The manufacturer repairs the camera and sells it through resellers who specialize in refurbished products.When you venture out to purchase a Canon digital camera, you're looking for the quality that Canon delivers. However, today's digital cameras are expensive, especially the models that come with all the bells and whistles. Instead of buying a brand new model, however, why not try a refurbished Canon digital camera? A refurbished Canon digital camera is a camera that was once used but has been refurbished to be like new. The best part is that you aren't paying entire retail price for it. So, you get the quality you're looking for without spending loads of money.

Just Like Brand New Models

Refurbished Canon digital cameras are refurbished for some reasons. Usually, for whatever reason, they were sent back to the manufacturer for an exchange. Maybe the camera at one time didn't work or maybe it was returned because it wasn't what the consumer wanted. However, the refurbished Canon digital cameras are rebuilt so that you can't really tell they've been used at all. You get a great refurbished Canon digital camera that does everything a brand new model costs but you could end up spending less than half price for it. What could be better than that?

To find a refurbished Canon digital camera, you can search the Canon website directly or call one of their representatives. Most likely, they won't advertise refurbished Canon digital cameras but they have them obtainable upon special request. It's just that not everyone knows that they can purchase a refurbished Canon digital camera, they almost always shop for brand new ones. So, if you're looking for a Canon digital camera but do not want to spend a fortune, call up Canon and consult them about their refurbished models.

Most individuals don't want refurbished Canon digital cameras because they feel that they may not last as long or that they may be defective. However, the people who sell refurbished Canon digital cameras inspect the cameras thoroughly. They make sure that the camera is worth selling. So, rest assured, you'll get the camera you're looking for at a great bargain.

Or, you can search the various net auction sites, e.g. Ebay, to look if anyone is selling a refurbished Canon digital camera. Sometimes, bidding on some things, especially refurbished models, can get you what you're looking for at a price you won't believe. So, begin searching for your camera today and remember that just because it's refurbished does not mean that you won't love it as if it were brand new.

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