Nikon D70s User Manual

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Introduction—First Steps
Inserting Batteries
The D70S uses a rechargeable EN-EL3a Li-ion battery (supplied). Charge the
battery before fi rst use or after long periods of disuse (see the charger manual
for details). About two hours are required to recharge a fully-discharged bat-
tery.
1
Turn the camera off
Turn the cam era off before inserting or re-
mov ing bat ter ies.
2
Open the bat tery-chamber cover
Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the
position (
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) and open the battery-chamber
cover (
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).
3
In sert the bat tery
In sert the battery as shown at right.
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Latch the battery-cham ber cover
To prevent the battery from being dis lodged
during operation, be sure the cover is securely
latched.
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 196–197 of this
manual, together with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
Removing Batteries
Before removing batteries, turn the camera off and slide the bat tery-chamber cover
latch to the open po si tion ( ). Replace the terminal cover when the EN-EL3a is not
in use.

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.