Should I get D70 or D70s?

bwilly · 9th May 2005

hi all,

I am interested to upgrade to a Nikon D70 or D70s.
Have not make my mind, the specs of the newer D70s does not really impress me.

I have some queries I hope some Nikon users or any CSer can advise.

I was quoted today -

Nikon D70 - $1585 (b4 GST)
Standard pack, free 1G CF card
Option to get the Nikon 70-300mm lens @ $88, forgoing the free 1G CF.

Nikon D70s - $1580 (b4 GST)
Standard pack

Is the Nikon 70-300mm lens okay? So far I have been shooting nature, landscape,
some bugs n birds.. ie shoot mostly for fun.

I read that the 70-300mm is dark at the max zoom, during to the "larger" aperture. Should I get the CF card and save for a better zoom?
What other alternative lens can I get, but not at a huge sum - reasonable of $300 or so. (1st or 2nd hand, I don't mind)

I can't afford $1k/$2k duper lens as I got my family to feed n marine fish tank to maintain.

Thanks..!!

espn · 9th May 2005

If you can't decide which one to get, very simple, just get whichever's cheaper

zmwang · 9th May 2005

For the lens puzzle, I suggest getting the CF card. More expensive and easier to sell if you don't really need it.

This lens if you can get it at $88, ok lah.

jbma · 9th May 2005

If you already have a CF then go for the lens. If you already have a zoom lens then go for the CF.

MyNikon · 9th May 2005

Mind sharing which shop quoted you that price for the D70s?
Thanks.

mohgui · 9th May 2005

if you have the creativity, you can always expose your shots a little when using the 70-300mm lens (if you fear the dark

).

Big Kahuna · 10th May 2005

Erm....mind to ask what is standard pack??? With kit lens?

Maybe you buy the D70s and contra with my D70 and I give yout the 1GB CF

bwilly · 10th May 2005

Originally Posted by Big Kahuna

Erm....mind to ask what is standard pack??? With kit lens?

Maybe you buy the D70s and contra with my D70 and I give yout the 1GB CF

2nd hand goods..?? such a good deal. haha..

Thanks for the suggestion.
Not much price difference between the two.
I can use s/w to enhance the photo if it gets too dark on the subject.

take it raw, easier to convert I suppose.
eg. below.
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=130260

or overexpose a few stops when at 300mm..
experiment abit..

Road tax and car insurance coming, must ponder abit before buying..

King Tiger · 10th May 2005

Both are good and almost identical in specs.

Follow your heart.

bwilly · 10th May 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Both are good and almost identical in specs.

Follow your heart.

My heart says D70.. hehe.. n the 70-300mm lens..
hiakhiak..
road tax n insurance, maybe by installment.. haha..!!

JL1500k · 10th May 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Both are good and almost identical in specs.

Follow your heart.

The next release of D70s firmware will be have better feature then D70 and since D70 will be outdate soon.

mohgui · 10th May 2005

Originally Posted by JL1500k

The next release of D70s firmware will be have better feature then D70 and since D70 will be outdate soon.

i got the feeling that if the D70s gets new firmware upgrade, the D70 would get one too. just look at the upcoming firmware upgrade for the D70... it's gonna have the same menu layout and improve focusing area just like the D70s. but of course, if the firmware is to fix the cable release feature of the D70s, than it's not applicable to the D70 lor.

tao · 11th May 2005

get the D70s... why get the old one when the new one is out? and price diff is negligble.

yanyewkay · 11th May 2005

i'll get the D70s for the cable releae option.

hazmee · 11th May 2005

I want the D70s too!

satan_18349 · 12th May 2005

Originally Posted by bwilly

hi all,

I am interested to upgrade to a Nikon D70 or D70s.
Have not make my mind, the specs of the newer D70s does not really impress me.

mmm...think you already have the answer to yourself...

JL1500k · 12th May 2005

[quote=bwilly]hi all,

I am interested to upgrade to a Nikon D70 or D70s.
Have not make my mind, the specs of the newer D70s does not really impress me.

If no hurry to buy then can wait some more.. wait for D90 or D200 release D90 or D200 should impress u

espn · 12th May 2005

Haven't decided? Just get...

BOTH!!!

mpenza · 12th May 2005

why not go for D2X?

seriously, you could consider a used D70 that has been repaired by Nikon (if any is available) to save some money.

espn · 12th May 2005

Originally Posted by mpenza

why not go for D2X?

seriously, you could consider a used D70 that has been repaired by Nikon (if any is available) to save some money.

I dunnoe, but frankly the D2X has given me a lot to think about, FF and MP. I admit I would love a 12.4MP, but seeing and using the images from D2X is like wow... processing time is hours!!!

Right now I wish FF is 8mp. Maybe processing won't take that long... at least. Else DX would really be a better choice.

9th May 2005	#1
bwilly Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Woodlands Posts: 1,835	Should I get D70 or D70s? hi all, I am interested to upgrade to a Nikon D70 or D70s. Have not make my mind, the specs of the newer D70s does not really impress me. I have some queries I hope some Nikon users or any CSer can advise. I was quoted today - Nikon D70 - $1585 (b4 GST) Standard pack, free 1G CF card Option to get the Nikon 70-300mm lens @ $88, forgoing the free 1G CF. Nikon D70s - $1580 (b4 GST) Standard pack Is the Nikon 70-300mm lens okay? So far I have been shooting nature, landscape, some bugs n birds.. ie shoot mostly for fun. I read that the 70-300mm is dark at the max zoom, during to the "larger" aperture. Should I get the CF card and save for a better zoom? What other alternative lens can I get, but not at a huge sum - reasonable of $300 or so. (1st or 2nd hand, I don't mind) I can't afford $1k/$2k duper lens as I got my family to feed n marine fish tank to maintain. Thanks..!!

9th May 2005	#6
mohgui Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,296	if you have the creativity, you can always expose your shots a little when using the 70-300mm lens (if you fear the dark ). __________________ My Multiply Corner

10th May 2005	#7
Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,678	Erm....mind to ask what is standard pack??? With kit lens? Maybe you buy the D70s and contra with my D70 and I give yout the 1GB CF __________________ Takuya Kimura has chosen Nikon. When will you?

10th May 2005	#9
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	Both are good and almost identical in specs. Follow your heart. __________________ War is one of the most regrettable human activities.

11th May 2005	#14
yanyewkay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cons digger. Posts: 4,046	i'll get the D70s for the cable releae option. __________________ “How fortunate for leaders that men do not think.” - Adolf Hitler

9th May 2005	#2
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	If you can't decide which one to get, very simple, just get whichever's cheaper

9th May 2005	#3
zmwang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Air-Con country Posts: 2,459	For the lens puzzle, I suggest getting the CF card. More expensive and easier to sell if you don't really need it. This lens if you can get it at $88, ok lah.

9th May 2005	#4
jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	If you already have a CF then go for the lens. If you already have a zoom lens then go for the CF.

9th May 2005	#5
MyNikon Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bedok North Posts: 290	Mind sharing which shop quoted you that price for the D70s? Thanks.

11th May 2005	#13
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	get the D70s... why get the old one when the new one is out? and price diff is negligble.

11th May 2005	#15
hazmee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Teban Gardens Posts: 2,610	I want the D70s too! __________________ The hideout // My flickr page

12th May 2005	#17
JL1500k Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 302	[quote=bwilly]hi all, I am interested to upgrade to a Nikon D70 or D70s. Have not make my mind, the specs of the newer D70s does not really impress me. If no hurry to buy then can wait some more.. wait for D90 or D200 release D90 or D200 should impress u

12th May 2005	#19
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	why not go for D2X? seriously, you could consider a used D70 that has been repaired by Nikon (if any is available) to save some money.