Nikon D70s with body AF motor and 1/500s flash sync, semi-pro CCD DSLR at essentially zero used cost.
The Nikon D70s is a 6.1-megapixel APS-C DSLR from 2005 that was one of the most popular prosumer DSLRs of the early digital era. The D70s improved on the D70 with a larger LCD screen and improved firmware while maintaining the fast performance that made the D70 a favourite.
The 6.1MP CCD sensor delivers pleasant colour with Nikon's characteristic accuracy, and the 5-area AF system with built-in AF motor provides autofocus with all Nikon AF lenses. The 3fps burst and 1/8000s flash sync speed were semi-professional specifications for 2005.
Build quality is quality Nikon semi-professional with comfortable handling and responsive operation. The built-in AF motor means the D70s autofocuses with all Nikon AF lenses — not just AF-S — providing wider lens compatibility than entry bodies.
The D70s offers body AF motor and semi-pro handling at essentially zero used cost. While 6.1MP is dated, the body AF motor provides wider lens compatibility than any Nikon entry body, and the CCD colour character has appeal.