what is the difference between the Nikon D70 and the Nikon D70s?

Answer 1

The D70s is essentially an update of the D70, adding a larger LCD screen (2 inches (50 mm) instead of 1.8 inches(46mm)), though still having 130,000 pixels. The D70s also comes with the newer EN-EL3a battery with slightly higher capacity. While the battery performance is increased, the new version of the D70 lacks the previously included MS-D70 battery holder, which allowed users to mount three CR2 batteries in the camera in case of a dead battery (notably the adapter is not compatible with CR123 batteries). The camera is also equipped with a terminal for a proprietary remote release cable (MC-DC1). In addition, the D70s features an increased 18 mm angle of coverage from its built-in flash; the flash on the D70 could only be used with lenses as wide as 20 mm. All other updates to the D70s are available for the D70 through a firmware update, which include improved autofocus performance, updated menu design and updated in-camera printer support.

Answer 2

Privratnik is pretty close and Pauly is closer. I wish I could remember all the things, but my neighbor has a D70 and I got a D70s a couple of years ago. He spent about 5 minutes pointing out all the upgrades in my camera as compared to his. One thing I think I recall that Pauly didn't mention is the auto-uprighting of images taken in the vertical format. I _think_ the D70 does not have this.

If you check out this comparison, the only thing that shows up is the larger LCD, though.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d70%2Cnikon_d70s&show=all

Of course, the real question is, "Why are you asking this question?" You must be looking at used cameras as the D70s is two years old and the D70 is over 3 years old. If this is so, then buy based on condition and price, as there is not a huge difference between the two cameras.

If the fine points really matter to you, I'd suggest you visit http://www/nikonians.org and ask over there.

Answer 3

Ummm. Nikon announced an upgraded version of the D70, the new D70s. This camera has the same CCD sensor and imaging pipeline as the D70 so image quality should be identical. However several changes have been introduced including improved auto focus accuracy, slightly wider flash coverage, a higher capacity battery, a new larger 2.0" LCD monitor and re-designed menus.

Answer 4

Try searching for the official site using Google.com

Answer 5

The "s."