Nikon D70

On the main screen of my Nikon D70, is it possible to display a live projection/preview of where the camera is currently pointing/looking?

No it is not. The new D5000, D90, D300 and up have live view. None of the others do.

2009-09-02 09:45:51 by Jawdyn

In this video I take a look at the replacement for my D40. I love this camera. Its got everything I need and more.

Currently have the following 2 lenses for the Nikon d70;

Nikor AF 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Zoom and
Nikor AF 70-300 f4-5.6 Zoom

Is there one lens you would recommend as a must have that I do not already have?

You have the zoom ranges covered from normal to tele. Once you figure crop factor you really do not have a wide angle or a good fast lens. I would say the 50 mm 1.4 or 1.6 for a fast lens and if mmoney allows the 14-24mm f/2.8, If money is a concern because that lens costs more than your camera did ( and isn't it for most of us) make that the Nikon 12-24mm f/4 )

2008-12-28 13:44:20 by USAFret

RAW and JPEG capture , burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 144 pictures
Includes AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5G ED-IF lens
RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 144 pictures

I'm relatively new at photography. I just bought a used DSLR Nikon D70. I was wondering if you can help me in selecting some new lenses for my camera. Are the lenses used for film cameras compatible? How can I tell if a lens I want to buy online would be compatible for my camera? I'm looking into buying some used ones. Thanks so much.

There's a very long compatibility chart here:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compati bility-lens.htm

Some of the ones that work with film cameras will work. Make sure it's a Nikon lens or a lens with a Nikon F mount.

Ideally, get a lens with an AF, AF-D, AF-I or AF-S designation. These will work perfectly with your camera, and will get you autofocus.

Older AI and AI-S lenses will mount and work, but no autofocus, and the camera will only work in full manual mode.

Series E lenses are same as above.

non-AI lenses will damage your camera. Don't get one.

2009-09-06 10:24:41 by triniedee

Price: $2,499.95

6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
Stores images on CF cards or Microdrive; powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (includes EN-EL3a battery and charger)
RAW and JPEG capture; burst mode allows for capture of three frames per second for up to 144 pictures

I have a Nikon D70 and its lens 28/135, that is good enough, but I guess that it's not a good choice for wide landscapes. What will you recomand me?

You Should Get This Lens:

The Nikkor 12-24mm Wide Angle lens..
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-12-24mm-Auto focus-Nikkor-Zoom/dp/B000092M1T/ref=pd_b bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qi d=1214917029&sr=8-1

However, you didn't leave us a budget, so we don't know exactly how much you're willing to spend, that lens is 895$, which is more expensive than getting another d70. But, if you have the money, you need to get it, that's the best lens for landscape and wide-angle photography.

However, if you don't want to spend that much, you can just get this lens: it's a Sigma 10-20mm lens: it's actually a more wide angle lens the the 12-24mm lens:
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5- 6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK/ref=pd_c p_e_1?pf_rd_p=250314001&pf_rd_s=cent er-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00009 2M1T&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd _r=01X3MEG7KF2F11FGPK8W
it's 498$, but i think lenses deserve the indulgence, don't you?

for more nikkor lenses, look on :
http://amazon.com

2008-07-01 05:33:27 by Al C

I have the original lens that comes with the Nikon d70, but I’m getting a new one and I would like to know which is the best? Do lenses really affect the pixels? I really want more professional looking photos. Any tips on which lens I should go for would be greatly appreciated.

For more professionally looking photos you need a more professional photographer, not a more professional lens. Each lens serves its own purpose. There is no single "best lens" that will work great in all situations. The current most versatile Nikon lens is 18-200mm VR, which covers huge range of focal lengths, has good vibration reduction and is an all in all good lens. Cost about $650 give or take 50.

But, for BEST results you need a dedicated lens for each task. Portraits - 50mm or 85mm prime is great. Nature - go for ultra wide ones (14-20mm), sports, you need a very fast telephoto, like 70-200 f/2.8 or even longer... There are more lenses, each for its own task.

All that said, once again, let me re-state - no matter how good a lens you will buy - the best improvement to quality of your photos you can make is not by equipment, but by knowledge. Read books or take a class! That will help you much more than a $10,000 worth of professional grade lenses.

Just consider this - if you buy a really good guitar, do you think your music will automatically become the next great hit? Or if you get a set of professional pain brushes - will the paintings you make with them be displayed in the best museums? Probably not. While taking a photograph is much easier than playing music or painting, the story is going to be the same (which many people don't realize, thinking that pressing the button is all there is to photography). Getting professional equipment won't make you a professional photographer!

LEM.

P.S. Lenses don't affect number of pixels - that's in your camera. But the do affect quality. Better lenses will produce better quality image overall, but that's technical quality. But if you don't know how to set-up a shot, make good use of available light or create your own lightning, and how to set the camera, I'm afraid it won't help too much!

2008-12-06 08:15:38 by Jamie