nikon f70 review

Picture courtesy of Paul Bridges.

Average Ratings
Photograph Quality10/10 Based on 1 rating
Features9/10
Ease of Use9/10 Based on 1 rating
Value for Money9.5/10
Reviewer Rating9.3/10
Overall Rating9.6/10 Based on 7 ratings
100% Recommended4 out of 4 Reviews

Review of Nikon F70 35mm SLR camera

By Tarquin. Rank: Lance Corporal on 28th Feb 2002

Tarquin.'s Ratings
Features9/10
Value for money10/10
Overall value10/10
yes Tarquin.'s recommendation

Good Points

Meters manual focus lenses. Reliable metering (matrix, spot, centre-weighted). Fast motorwind (3.7fps). Wide shutter speed range. Vari-programme mode. TTL flash very accurate. Comprehensive viewfinder display. Auto-bracketing in 1/3rd stops. Solid build. Access to huge AF & MF Nikon system. Quick recall button.

Bad Points

User interface takes some getting used to. Would like changeable screen (one with grid lines). No mirror lock-up.

General Comments

The Nikon F70 35mm SLR camera is an underrated camera, largely due to its somewhat maligned user interface. Personally I find it easy to use, but accept that others may not. Many features are derived from the F90. It's also very reasonably priced on the used market - picked up a second body with guarantee for £175 last month. Its ability to meter manual focus lenses marks it out for me as a better deal that the newer F80. Its build is also better.
In summary it has enough features for the enthusiast to be able to exercise total creative control when needed, but also a point-and-shoot capability for those who want it as well.

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1 Comment on Review by Tarquin. for Nikon F70 35mm SLR camera


  1. Pintcher. on 13th Sep 2002

    I agree fully. The F70 is totally underestimated by most Nikonians, because of the user interface. But for this, the only drawback is the 1/125 sec flash syncro speed - which doesn't mean anything but for one in a million photos.

    And: The F70 is the sturdiest Nikon with a built-in flash.
    The motor drive speed combined on one hand with the "silent mode" on the other hand are unsurpassed by other Nikon AF's.

    Mind you: "The glass" you use with any camera decides on your results.

    Regards

    Pintcher