Nikon D70s User Manual

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Taking Photographs
When to Use Shooting Options
The following fi gure illustrates when to use the shooting options described
in this chapter.
Image Quality and Size ( 41–45)
Choose high settings for quality
and size when taking photos that
will be enlarged, lower settings
when taking photos for electronic
distribution or to save space on the
memory card.
Shooting Mode ( 62–63)
Take photographs one at a time or
in a continuous burst.
Focus ( 64–74)
Give priority to accurate focus or
shutter response. Select how focus
area is chosen and whether to fo-
cus manually or automatically.
Self-Timer ( 105–106)
Delay shutter release until after the
shutter-release button is pressed.
Remote Control ( 107–110)
Use the optional remote control for
taking photos at a distance.
Two-Button Reset ( 111)
Reset shooting options to default
values.
Photos out of focus?
Photos “grainy” when enlarged?
Need to get more pictures on a
memory card?
Files too big for e-mail?
Shutter response too slow?
Want to shoot a self-portrait?
Photos blurred by camera shake?
Want to shoot at default settings?

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