Nikon's landmark entry DSLR — the D70 that brought DSLR photography to the masses.
The Nikon D70 was released in 2004 as Nikon's answer to the Canon EOS 300D — making DSLR photography accessible to serious amateurs. The 6.1MP CCD sensor with Nikon F mount and 5-point AF. The D70 helped launch the consumer DSLR revolution alongside the Canon 300D. One of the most historically significant DSLRs for democratising digital SLR photography.
Good 6.1MP CCD image quality for 2004 — pleasant colour rendering from the CCD sensor. 5-point AF. 3fps burst. Built-in flash. The D70 paired well with the new AF-S DX 18-70mm and 18-55mm kit lenses. CompactFlash storage. No video. The D70 was Nikon's most successful consumer DSLR launch of the era.
Nikon F mount — access to all AF Nikkor lenses. Weight approximately 595 grams. Build quality good — above basic consumer. The D70 established the foundation for Nikon's consumer DSLR success that continued through the D3000/D5000/D7000 series. A piece of DSLR history. CompactFlash storage.
Very cheap. A historic Nikon DSLR at near-zero cost. The 6.1MP is very low by modern standards but the CCD colour is pleasant. The Nikon F mount provides vast lens access. Good as a very cheap film-to-digital transition body. A piece of photography history. Thoroughly outdated for practical modern use.