* D70 survey (owners / potential owners) *

Eric_C · Apr 10, 2004

Not taken with D70.

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

N70, SB-28, Filters, 28-105mm, 70-300mm, Minolta Dimage S304

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

I have been taking pictures most of my life, but I suppose I did not get serious until about 8 years ago.

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

I like macro shots, nature shots, historical places, and want to get into portraits.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

It is the cheapest Nikon dSLR currently and I want one (don't have one yet)

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

It would be nice, but not counting on it.

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

I am still learning, but I have about 5 years experience.

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

No, I will only print the best ones, the rest will be shared on the internet, used as wallpaper, and shared with family.

Eric

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Eric's Gallery: http://www.phototalk.net/photos/showgallery.php?ppuser=1530&cat=500

Joe Ruggeri118709 · Apr 10, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Digital: D70 (of course!) w/kit lens: Nikon Coolpix 5700; Canon PowerShot S230; Fuji FinePix 1300 (my very first Dcam)

35mm: Nikon 8008; Minolta X-700; Minolta SRT-201 (27 years old & still working fine)

P&S 35mm: Leica Z2X, Yashica T3

Flash & Lenses: Nikon SB-50DX; Nikkor AF 28-85; Minolta 50mm F1.7 & 200 mm f4

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

Nearly 30 years ... very nearly all of it non-pro

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Landscapes & scenics

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

Nikon name; Phil Askey's review

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

Would be nice, but not why I bought it.

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

10-plus years

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Yes ... both at home and pro.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

SLR features & flexibility PLUS digital advantages

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

Lack of mirror lockup for shooting; investing another $400 to take full advantage of flash features.

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

Just shoot and get comfortable with it! I love my CoolPix 5700 and put 5,000 shots through it, but after using the D-70 for just three days, I don't ever think I'll pick up the 5700 again!

New D70 kit owner!
-- Nikon CP 5700 ~ Canon PS 230 Digital Elph --

Schuk · Apr 10, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

35: Minolta Dynax 500si
Digital: Fuji 2600z

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

My father showed me how to handle a camera (Nikon F, Rollei SL 66, ...) and to work in an own Dark Room. With 14 I got my first own SLR (The mentioned Minolta). Shot with this quite a while. Later on the hobby got to expensive for me and I lost sight of the photogrophy. With 20 years I bought the Fuji just for plain cheap point & shoot. After the first camping vacation with this thing in Souther France I was really mad at me loosing money to Fuji... should have invested more in Minolta or should have changed to Nikon to get a nice lens collection.

Now with 23 I am playing with the idea to get the D70 or a film scanner. But this depends on getting a new job (the following months will show)

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Landscape, scenic, wildlife, Portraits of my nephew.
I photographing mostly during my outdoor vacations.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

Affordable DSLR with no shutter lag

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

No

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

Havent done anything with photo editing.
Currently working as a programmer at an ISP. (Contract lasts only to July :-( )

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Just a few shots for the family album (10x15cm) or if they are really got as 20x30cm.
All for home or friends

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

n/a

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

n/a

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

n/a

Schuk

RonSetiawan · Apr 10, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?
F100, Coolpix 950, D100

2) How much photographic experience do you have?
6 years

3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?
All kinds, except modern art style

4) What made you choose the D70?
I chose D100, just bought it last week

5) Do you hope to earn money with the D100?
Hopefully

6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?
About 3 years

7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?
Yes

8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D100?
Very similar to F100

9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D100:
The view is small not like F100's and the built is not as robust as F100

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

As long as the model does not have flaw, it will be OK. D2H will be nice but too expensive for regular Joes.

Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

I look forward to hearing everyone's answers...

Thanks for your time,

Stephen

--
Ron

Steve S · Apr 10, 2004

Hybrid said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been reading these forums a lot lately and have found a lot of
useful information and insights into DSLR ownership.

I thought it would be interesting if we could have a mini survey of
current D70 owners or people who are considering the D70 as their
next camera. By having this survey, I hope we can have a bit of a
community review by the end of it...

Now the questions:

1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Canon 35mm and D10 (for a month).

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

30+years pro and amateur.

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Family gatherings, nature/outdoors.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

Feature set, value, instrument feel, reputation.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

No.

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

Lots.....

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Yes, mostly up to 5x7, occassional 8x10.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

Versaility & feature set, feel and build quality, really is always ready to shoot, Nikon glass, it knows how to focus (had 2 10D's,, that's why I'm here).

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

I'm a Canon convert so everything works backward, starting with the lens mount. D70 does most things extremely well except for artificial light white balance, especially internal flash - results are very blue/cyan. Yes, I can adjust and/or preset but I expected better from Nikon. Frankly I'm on the fence on this one, tweaking and trimming is expected with dslr's, major reblancing is not. I think Nikon goofed in a major area here. Too bad, everything else works so well.

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

Do your homework. Pick a dealer with a generous return policy. These things are incredibly complicated inside and it's easy to get one (any mfr) that's not 100%. If you think I'm being picky, offer them $10 less than the asking price and see how far out the door you get!

Hybrid said:
Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

I look forward to hearing everyone's answers...

Thanks for your time,

Stephen

--
Steve S.
The one who dies with the most toys wins!

Rob T · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been reading these forums a lot lately and have found a lot of
useful information and insights into DSLR ownership.

I thought it would be interesting if we could have a mini survey of
current D70 owners or people who are considering the D70 as their
next camera. By having this survey, I hope we can have a bit of a
community review by the end of it...

Now the questions:

1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?
DSCS 85

2) How much photographic experience do you have?
35 years

3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?
Nature scenes, sports, etc.

4) What made you choose the D70?
SLR, speed, price, and reviews

5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?
NO

6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?
6 years

7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?
Yes, all sizes and at home

8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?
Burst shots, shutter speed, slr lens auto focus

9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:
A lot of features that I still don't understand and are learrng about

10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?
Wouldn't change a thing

Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

I look forward to hearing everyone's answers...

Thanks for your time,

Stephen

Trawick · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Bronica SQAi, 3 Nikon F's, MPP 4x5 field camera - lens etc, a lot of carefully selected stuff. Studio flash is Novatron.

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

30 years total, 20 years professionally

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

art photography ! I'll use it for money and art both.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

the devil

and the features. doesn't hurt that I already own Nikon lenses but I almost went for the 10D. $$ decided it

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

already have ( first paying job was after 1 week of testing)

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

College degree in Comp Sci and 40 years of use of computers, many types!! photo editing - about 3 years.

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

yes, as big as needed. Currently limited to small, looking at larger printers (such as the Epson 2200)

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

hmmm... first digital cam so hard to say for sure, but for me right now the control over WB and EV are awfully useful !!! (art repro)

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

too delicate for an old Nikon F owner like me ! Otherwise, nothing bugs me yet - in fact I am in LUV

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

do business with a shop that will support and help you, try to buy all equipment from the same place -- if they're good, they always help in ways the mass market/mail order will not

no

Hybrid said:
Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

sorry not right now, images are owned by customers.

David Trawick

thomas1973 · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
Now the questions:

1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Pentax manual SLR -> Nikon FE manual SLR -> Nikon F80 SLR

Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8 D
Nikon 35mm f/2.8 (manual)
Sigma 20mm f/1.8
Tamron 28-200mm XR

A wiggly tripod and a cable release is lying around somewhere...

Casio Exilim EX-Z3 digital p&s (great little toy!)

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

About 5 years, not including p&s experimenting

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Tough one. 'General photography'? Candids, available light shots, handheld. I like PJ a lot, but can't say it's my style.

I care more about mood and composition than absolute sharpness and 'truth' - but am still working on getting all that into my pics

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

The Nikon feel. And it feels and responds like a film SLR. I also love the film like high ISO grain.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

Not really. But I'm a whore: anyone paying, I'll sell

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

Moderate (but intense, lol)! About a year. After getting the Casio p&s and PS Elements, I discovered a whole new world with the digital darkroom! It wasn't dark, and it had an undo button! Upgraded to PS7 and loving it! I've read some books on the subject, very helpful.

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

'Normal sized' prints + some enlargements, but only for the good ones I'd like to share. Prints will probably be both pro and home. Pro for anything that's going on a wall.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

I've fondled one, does that count? The handeling of the camera! It feels very 'right' in my hands, as opposed to other dSLRs I've tried.

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

Don't own one yet, but the measurebator inside worries that moiré might show up, and that Canon releases an 8mp 10D soon. But I'm just gonna jump the train and never look back

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

Learn basic photography, get a book, learn about composition, exposure and 'seeing' light. All this is so much more important than any in camera settings or post tweaking.

Hybrid said:
Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

I look forward to hearing everyone's answers...

Thanks for your time,

Stephen

I like this thread! Thanks. Hoping you're still up for doing that 'community review' at the end of this, Stephen.

Thomas.

Rob Tomlin · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

I currently own a Nikon F-100, Nikon N8008, Nikon F Photomic, Nikon EM, and a Linhof 4x5 View Camera.

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

This year makes it my 20 year anniversary of my first Photography class in college!

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Landscape, followed by abstract and portrait work.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

Well, I don't own one yet! But this is as close as I have come to making the leap to Digital.

I am considering the D70 because of its price, positive reviews, and the fact that I can use most of the Nikon F mount lenses that I have. And, of course, all the advantages that come with digital photography, such as instant feedback.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

nope. Just a hobby (for 20 years).

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

I went to a digital darkroom less than 6 months ago. I am using PS CS, and I am very impressed with the quality that can be had with todays inkjet printers (I do 80% B&W on an Epson 1280 with MIS CFS and the UT2 inks).

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Yes, see above. Wont go bigger than 11x14, and mostly 8x10.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

Don't own it yet!

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

N/A

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

N/A

Rumpis · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Nikon F80s, Olympus Mju II, Pentax Optio S, Hasselblad 501C/M + lot of stuff...

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

Not enough ;-)

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Mostly landscape. Little portrait.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

The first affordable Nikon dslr.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

No ;-)

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

5+ years

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Not so much. Professionally.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

Lot of features. Excellent metering. Good AF. Excellent raw. Good speed.

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

Nothing yet.

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

Learn to use RAW. DSLR is not a point and shoot. You can get much more with post processing.

Hybrid said:
Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

Not yet. I'll find some hosting soon.

Rumpis

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flummox · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been reading these forums a lot lately and have found a lot of
useful information and insights into DSLR ownership.

I thought it would be interesting if we could have a mini survey of
current D70 owners or people who are considering the D70 as their
next camera. By having this survey, I hope we can have a bit of a
community review by the end of it...

Now the questions:

1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Nikon f4s, Minolta SRT 202, Minolta MCII, Minolta ht-si, Various Polariods, Holga, Diana, Lubitel, Brownie, 4x5 B&J Monorail, 4x5 B&J Press, various lenses for both nikon and minolta, 90mm for my b&j....that should cover it.

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

11 years, 4 years formal

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Landscape & Architecture

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

It did what the d100 didn't and I am not converting 100% to digital so this fits nicely into my budget for new gear this year.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

I don't think I hope...I earn money with my large format and 35mm. I shoot medium format with digital backs in studios, they pay me but the work is not my own.

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

6+

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

I may do, if so it'll be review work on a epson 925 and print work on the epson 2200.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

I look forward to hearing everyone's answers...

Thanks for your time,

Stephen

--
seriously.

John Crellin · Apr 11, 2004

Time for the survey results ?

Hybrid said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been reading these forums a lot lately and have found a lot of
useful information and insights into DSLR ownership.

Bernt Petter Brandslet · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid asked:

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Nikon F3 + Manual 28mm, 50mm, 55mm Macro, 85mm
F90x + AF 28mm and 50mm

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

12 years

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

I photograph everything that I like, but I like portraits an landscapes most.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

It's all the camera that I'm ever gonna need, at a price that is comfortable.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

Sure.

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo > editing?

10 years with computers, 8 with photo editing

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Yes, and since my Epson printer is failing me I will do it prfessionaly.

Hybrid said:
8) If you own it, briefly describe the best features of the D70?

Ease of use and speed.

Hybrid said:
9) Again for owners, briefly describe any things that bother you
about the D70:

Rather small image in the viewfinder and no mirror lock-up.

Hybrid said:
10) Any general advice/tips for new DSLR owners? Would you have
done anything differently if you were buying your first DSLR again?

Buy one that you are sure is going to satisfy your needs for years ahed.

Hybrid said:
Finally, if you've got any shots taken with the D70 that you'd like
to share, please include a link here.

http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=108963

Hybrid said:
I look forward to hearing everyone's answers...

Thanks for your time,

Stephen

Luke Kaven · Apr 11, 2004

Hybrid said:
1) Which other cameras + equipment do you currently own, have
owned, or used?

Three Nikon Fs and a Nikon F3.

Hybrid said:
2) How much photographic experience do you have?

Freelance photojournalist and theater photographer for a time, though decided to pursue other careers ultimately.

Hybrid said:
3) What is your favourite style of photography (what do you plan to
use the D70 for most)?

Available light candid photography.

Hybrid said:
4) What made you choose the D70?

It is the first reasonably priced pro-capable digital camera, and the beginning to a promising system.

Hybrid said:
5) Do you hope to earn money with the D70?

Indirectly. The photographs I produce are for CD artwork, record label website, and posters.

Hybrid said:
6) How much experience do you have with computers and photo editing?

Thirty years experience with computers. A lot less with photo editing.

Hybrid said:
7) Are you planning on printing a lot of your photos? If so, at
what size? At home or professionally?

Photos are printed via offset or HP Indigo for publication.

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