if you where to buy a used body what will consider from the two, assuming they have the same price.

i'm not an expert but i got the chance to compare the output of d70s(almost same as d70) and d100. having the same settings, the color of d70s is better than d100. d100 is a bit pale. i'm not sure about the other features of d100. all i know is you can boost the iso to as high as 3200 (not sure though).

Definitely the D70. The D70 blew the D100 out of the water when it came out. One of the things the D100 had going for it was its battery grip that functioned propelry, not like the makeshift IR-activated ones for the D70. But function and image-wise, go for the D70.

my vote goes to the d70.

D70 hands down.

seems like i'm going back to my first dslr, the D70

now using the KM D5D but it seems Sony will just release a re-badge 5D or 7D :(

D70 for me....

having come from the D100 i found that even the 300D was slightly faster in terms of processing.. id pick the D70 :) its sooo much faster than the once mighty d100.. hehe

Same here. D70/70s :)

I'd go for the D70/D70s

D70 can do wonders if you use it right.. :)

Remember in this digital age, it is always better to get updated technology in this case the D70..

...looking for some D70's now....:)
but the S2pro also crosses my mind:Scared:

I came from an S2.. If you are after color yes go for it
but if you are after detail and will blow up photos later on,
I think the D70 would be a better choice...

Again, S2 is older a few months from now when they announce a new set of digital cameras, The S2 may run out of spare parts to put it back running in tiptop shape.

The S2 is good straight out of the box.
The D70 gives you more control and detail on the photo.

why bother with an S2 when there's the S3?

yes s3...... been waiting for a good deal with a used s3.... :)

i sold my d70 before to get a used s3 - sold it but the seller of the s3 backed down. :)

got another d70, and i think ill settle with it. for the meantime....

If you going to get a S3.. i suggest you go for a D200.

Go for the D70s... i've heard a lot here are using and are very satisfied with the D70 both prof and hobbyist here in the south...

Very versatile... and very user friendly especially the shortcut buttons for WB, ISO, Pic Quality...

I agree, I'd go for the D70s also

I would be a little concern on buying a D70, the BGLOD was a known problem on this particular model. Although Nikon will fix it for you, for free (but do you really wanna go thru all that hassle).

I would rather go for the D70s:)

well we dont have to worry about D70 dahil wala na sya sa market... kya D70s nalang!! haha!! the best ang D70s for the price and quality of the equipment.. ok tlga sya!!

I would be a little concern on buying a D70, the BGLOD was a known problem on this particular model. Although Nikon will fix it for you, for free (but do you really wanna go thru all that hassle).

I would rather go for the D70s:)

pardon the ignorance, but what is the BGLOD problem?

pardon the ignorance, but what is the BGLOD problem?

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BGLOD- Blinking Green Light Of Death

It was a known Nikon technical problem on early releases of D70 which totally disables your camera and can only be repaired at a Nikon service center.

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BGLOD- Blinking Green Light Of Death

It was a known Nikon technical problem on early releases of D70 which totally disables your camera and can only be repaired at a Nikon service center.

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yikes!! i own a d70, so far so good, keeping my fingers crossed from now though:Scared: would you know where to check for the batch numbers affected by this or is this a random affliction on early d70's?

yikes!! i own a d70, so far so good, keeping my fingers crossed from now though:Scared: would you know where to check for the batch numbers affected by this or is this a random affliction on early d70's?

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Nikon's Service Advisory on D70

http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/d70.html


Quote from Thom Hogan, http://www.bythom.com (http://www.bythom.com)

"Only occurs on the original D70. Basically, the green writing-to-card light blinks and the camera doesn't operate, which is the general symptom of several internal component failures. A high percentage of original D70's eventually encountered this problem, usually due to a metering component failure, and Nikon fixes it in or out of warranty for free. And yes, it happened to my original D70.
It's entirely possible that a D70s would display this symptom if it had internal component failures, but I'm not aware of this being an issue with the D70s. In the case of the D70, Nikon received a component that had a short life before failure, and addressed that somewhere in the middle of the D70's production run."

The BGLOD cameras were mainly Mar/Apr 2004, with a smattering of May 2004.

I hope your D70 is safe from this trouble.

Have you upgraded to the latest firmware Version 2?

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if you where to buy a used body what will consider from the two, assuming they have the same price.

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Both the D70 and D100 are excellent cameras; both can create high-quality JPEG and NEF files. Both cameras can use most Nikkor lenses. Both have a built-in Speedlight flash. However, the D70, being several years newer has some distinct advantages:

1) Faster flash sync speed: 1/500 vs the D100's 1/180 of a second
2) Faster top end shutter speed: 1/8000 vs 1/4000 of a second
3) D70 has support for the latest iTTL and Creative Lighting System flash systems
4) Faster buffer shooting: both are 3FPS, the D100 can shoot 6 frames while the D70 is 20 frames.

The D70 does not have the MB-D100 external battery pack. So, if you need the vertical shutter release, 10-pin accessory plug, or the ability to do voice annotations you should choose the D100.

The D100 can support D-TTL flash metering with DX-series flashes. The D70 supports non-TTL Auto flash metering with DX-series and other Nikon Speedlights. Full iTTL can be a be achieved with the D70 and a SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight.

Both cameras are USB and can be used with Nikon View or Nikon Capture software.



hmmm... it would be the D70, however I will make sure it wasnt manufactured in the mid-2004 batch. Preferrably a late manufactured/released D70 or perhaps a D70s.

:)

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Both are phased-out.. I'd go for D70s. :D

aside from the lack of real battery grip , D70 with firmware upgrade(d70s)...

yep D70/s. faster and has better color!

Sold my d100 & bought d70s. Both DSLR are good but d70s is better. focusing, metering, fps and buffer are the advantages for d70s. what I missed from my d100 is the vertical grip.

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Nikon's Service Advisory on D70

http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/d70.html


Quote from Thom Hogan, http://www.bythom.com (http://www.bythom.com)

"Only occurs on the original D70. Basically, the green writing-to-card light blinks and the camera doesn't operate, which is the general symptom of several internal component failures. A high percentage of original D70's eventually encountered this problem, usually due to a metering component failure, and Nikon fixes it in or out of warranty for free. And yes, it happened to my original D70.
It's entirely possible that a D70s would display this symptom if it had internal component failures, but I'm not aware of this being an issue with the D70s. In the case of the D70, Nikon received a component that had a short life before failure, and addressed that somewhere in the middle of the D70's production run."

The BGLOD cameras were mainly Mar/Apr 2004, with a smattering of May 2004.

I hope your D70 is safe from this trouble.

Have you upgraded to the latest firmware Version 2?

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thanks for the link Al, will check it when I get home, bagal kasi ng internet sa bahay so i go to an internet cafe, hence the late reply:)

i will also check my firmware version, in case it isn't updated where can I have it done?

again thanks for the info Al!

D70s, but I'd think about the D200 if your budget permits.:)

D70s, but I'd think about the D200 if your budget permits.:)

spoken wisely caloy! welcome aboard.

spoken wisely caloy! welcome aboard.

thanks Bro...I think I'll enjoy it here. Need to find a DPP magazine also. Sayang, subscribing can't be paid by credit card.

I'd go for a D70/D70s. I'm saving up for one. :)

The S2 and S3 are bulky and too slow for weddings. I'd get the S3 for it's highlight details and studio work.

For weddings you'll love the D70's CLS and lightweight. I got a Harbortronics vertical grip for my D70. But a D70s is more at home with this grip with a real connection.

d70 baby!!! :Grin:

choices.. choices... choices...hmmm...

for me its

D200... for its features...but out of my budget :(

D70s... since i own one...and am pretty familiar with its control :)

S3... colors.. colors... colors.... but too slow compared to the other SLRs

i want a 2nd body!!!! :Grin:

choices.. choices... choices...hmmm...

for me its

D200... for its features...but out of my budget :(

D70s... since i own one...and am pretty familiar with its control :)

S3... colors.. colors... colors.... but too slow compared to the other SLRs

i want a 2nd body!!!! :Grin:

You missed one more choice.... the upcoming model of Nikon!!! :Grin:

You missed one more choice.... the upcoming model of Nikon!!! :Grin:

if the upcoming model uses CF and has a vertical grip... maybe :Grin: