Nikon D70s User Manual

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Taking Photographs—Flash Photography
Using the Built-in Speedlight
Follow these steps when using the built-in Speedlight with a CPU lens.
1
Rotate the mode dial to the desired setting
( 10). If , , , or mode is selected,
proceed to Step 4 (
98). i-TTL Balanced Fill-
Flash for Digital SLR will be selected, and the
built-in Speedlight will pop-up automatically
when required.
2
Choose a metering method. In P, S, and A
modes, the metering method determines the
type of fl ash control used ( 94); select matrix
or center-weighted metering to activate i-TTL
Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR. Standard i-
TTL Flash for Digital SLR is activated automati-
cally in mode M and when spot metering is
selected in modes P, S, and A.
3
Press the button. The built-in Speedlight
will pop up and begin charging. When the
Speedlight is fully charged, the fl ash-ready
indicator will light.
Auto Flash ( , , , and Modes)
The built-in Speedlight can not be raised and fi red manually in , , , and
modes. Once raised, the built-in Speedlight will only fi re when required for additional
lighting.
Red-Eye Reduction
Some lenses may block the red-eye reduction lamp, preventing the subject from seeing
the lamp and interfering with red-eye reduction.
When the Speedlight Is Not in Use
To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position
by pressing it lightly downward until the latch clicks into place.

Nikon D70s Specifications

General

Type	Digital SLR
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	23.7 x 15.6 mm
Effective Pixels	6.1 million
ISO Sensitivity	200 - 1600
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 frames per second
LCD Screen Size	2.0 inches
Lens Mount	Nikon F mount
Focus Points	5
Viewfinder Type	Optical
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I or II)
Battery	Nikon EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery
Image Size	3008 x 2000
LCD Screen	130, 000-dot resolution
Dimensions	140 x 111 x 78 mm

Summary

Product Documentation

Guide to Digital Photography

CAUTION: Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter

Precautions regarding foreign matter on the camera's low-pass filter.

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Critical warnings for safe operation and handling of the product.

The Mode Dial

Digital Vari-Programs

Exposure Modes

Detailed explanation of manual and semi-automatic exposure modes.

First Steps

Inserting Batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting the camera battery.

Attaching Lenses

Inserting Memory Cards

Step-by-step guide for inserting memory cards.

Taking Photographs

When to Use Shooting Options

Guide to selecting appropriate shooting options based on needs.

Image Quality and Size

Image Quality

Image Size

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

ISO Auto

Automatic adjustment of ISO sensitivity for optimal exposure.

White Balance

Fine-Tuning White Balance

Preset White Balance

Optimizing Images

Customizing Image Enhancement Options

Suiting Colors to a Workflow: Color Mode

Controlling Vividness: Saturation

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Focus

Focus Mode

Focus Area Selection

Exposure

Metering

Exposure Mode

Setting shutter speed and aperture based on shooting mode.

Autoexposure Lock

Locking exposure settings to maintain consistent exposure.

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure to make subjects brighter or darker.

Bracketing

Creating multiple exposures to capture a wider range of lighting.

Flash Photography

i-TTL Flash Control

Flash Sync Modes

Using the Built-in Speedlight

Step-by-step guide to using the camera's built-in flash.

Self-Timer Mode

Using a Remote Control

Menu Guide

The Playback Menu

Options for managing images and slide shows.

The Shooting Menu

Custom Settings

Fine-tuning camera operation details.

The Setup Menu

Printing Photographs

Connecting to a PictBridge Printer

Technical Notes

Camera Settings

Optional Accessories

Caring for Your Camera

Information on storage and maintenance practices.

Troubleshooting

Identifying and resolving common camera problems and error messages.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the Nikon D70S camera.