New Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor for 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images
New advanced digital image processor to optimize image quality, control auto white balance, auto tone and color control
Accurate white balance regardless of lighting conditions achieved by Nikon's acclaimed 3D Color Matrix Metering with the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures when using JPEG NORMAL - Large setting, and a SanDisk SDCFH 256MB (ultra II) CompactFlash
Immediate power-up has the D70 ready to take pictures before your finger can reach the shutter button
High performance System LSI uses next-generation programming to greatly increase the speed of all processing and writing operations
High-speed, high-precision 5-area AF system
Maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec. for full creative control
Seven new automated Digital Vari-Program selections including Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape for crisp and vivid results that match the intended shot
New generation color reproduction system offers a choice of three color modes
New JPEG and NEF Combination Filing System enables simultaneous recording of NEF (RAW) and JPEG data for the same shot to optimize and accelerate workflow
Large LCD monitor with user-friendly menus
New AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom lens designed to deliver high performance and outstanding value as a perfect match for the D70
Built-in auto pop-up flash features exclusive i-TTL flash control, fast 1/500 sec. flash sync shutter speed, and supports Nikon's Creative Lighting System