RSS
Follow us on:
  • Recommend:
  • 0 Comments

Nikon D70s SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-70mm Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2000, 4x Opt)

PCWorld Rating

3.0
3.0 / 5 - PCWorld, May 9, 2007

Pros

  • Small and lightweight
  • Fast power up
  • Great value, fine optical performance, great light meter, good auto focus performance

Cons

  • Image quality could be better
  • Not compatible with older, manual focus Nikon lenses
  • Noisy low-light performance

Bottom Line

Small and lightweight, the D70s offers conveniences that other models don't have, but its image quality lags a bit.

PCWorld's Nikon D70s SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-70mm Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2000, 4x Opt) Coverage
  • Top 10 Advanced Digital Cameras Fujifilm's 9-megapixel FinePix S9000 and Konica Minolta's Maxxum 5D SLR take chart positions.
  • SLRs: More Choices at Less Cost Some less-expensive digital SLR cameras offer many of the same professional-grade features as pricier models.
  • Top 10 Advanced Digital Cameras An emphasis on quality carries Canon's EOS 20D to the top of the chart.
  • Nikon D70 The D70 is Nikon's first digital SLR for the advanced hobbyist.
  • Cameras for Serious Shooters Our new Best Buy, the Canon PowerShot G6, gives you lots of advanced features such as aperture-priority and shutter-priority settings. If you want the ultimate in camera control, though, consider an SLR like Canon's EOS 20D or Nikon's D70.

Compare Products Related to the Nikon D70s SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-70mm Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2000, 4x Opt)

Nikon D70s SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-70mm Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2000, 4x Opt)

Small and lightweight, the D70s offers conveniences that other models don't have, but its image quality lags a bit.

11 users want this
3.0 / 5 - PCWorld
Check Prices
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 18-70mm Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2000, 4x Opt, CompactFlash / Microdrive Slot)

Its body looks a little plasticky, but it has several useful advanced controls and did well in our image-quality tests.

1 users want this Read More »
3.0 / 5 - PCWorld
Check Prices
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Digital SLR Camera Kit w/ 28-100mm Lens (6.3MP, 3008x2000, 3.6x Opt) 19 users want this Read More »
3.0 / 5 - PCWorld
Check Prices
Lenovo Laptop Deals

Subscribe to the Digital Focus Newsletter - weekly

See All Newsletters »