I appear to have become.....

**Angela** · 22-09-2007, 15:44

...a two camera family! Have just purchased a s/h Nikon D70!

First impressions are that it is very nice indeed! I've loved my Pentax and it's been a great camera to get me back into SLR but I have to say you can just feel the quality difference with the Nikon. Looking forward to having a play with it this afternoon!

**Dabhand16** · 22-09-2007, 16:47

I knew you would

When I bought my Pentax SV circa 1965, their advert's slogan was 'Just hold a Pentax'

Ironical that you said "I have to say you can just feel the quality difference with the Nikon".

Well done and looking forward to the first shots.

silkstone · 22-09-2007, 16:52

And later you can get a Canon and feel the difference all over again....

Soupdragon · 22-09-2007, 18:56

Naughty Mr Silkstone!

The D70 is a legendary camera.

**Sonsey** · 22-09-2007, 19:08

Congrats Angela, I hope you get on well with it!

***Dave*** · 22-09-2007, 20:14

Wonderful camera & also a cracking kit lens I believe ....have fun

fionaB · 22-09-2007, 21:31

well done Angela..... im sure you will see sense and get a canon next tho!

looking forward to seeing some of your shots with the new camera

Fi

WOODY · 23-09-2007, 12:06

NICE ONE ANGELA

ANOTHER CONVERT TO NIKON.

I AM SURE YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH IT, UNTIL YOU WANT A D200.

**Angela** · 23-09-2007, 12:08

I don't think I'll be upgrading again for quite some time.....either to another Nikon or to a Canon!!

P-E · 23-09-2007, 12:30

Nice one

and you now need to update your camera gear in your profile

**Angela** · 23-09-2007, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-E

Nice one

and you now need to update your camera gear in your profile

So I do! Done!

Ali · 24-09-2007, 12:17

Oooo! Congratulations!

SgtDisturbed · 24-09-2007, 19:16

The D70 with that 18-70mm lens is a great combination. You will certainly enjoy not only the ergonomics of the camera, but the image quality as well. The 18-70mm is by far the best sub-$300 wide lens for Nikon DSLRs, as it is built well, gives sharp detail with little distortion, is faster than all other sub-$300 (f/3.5-4.5 instead of 3.5-5.6), excellent lack of flare issues in direct sunlight, and uses the AF-S system, including the focus distance scale. An amazing "walk around" lens coupled with an amazing camera will surely keep you happy.

I was happy with my D50 and 18-70mm for a year until I had to sell it. Now that I am getting a D80, I am also going with the 18-70mm. It served me so well that I just had to get it again. You might want to also pick up a 55-200mm VR lens to go along with it. Although it is not built as well as the 18-70mm, the results are still great, plus it's a zoom with VR for only $200-$250. If you want a zoom that matches the quality of the 18-70mm, go for the 70-300mm VR ($450-$550).

But who cares what I say, you've been here a while lol I'm sure you know these things

**Angela** · 24-09-2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtDisturbed

But who cares what I say, you've been here a while lol I'm sure you know these things

On the contrary, I don't! So very glad to hear your thoughts!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtDisturbed

You might want to also pick up a 55-200mm VR lens to go along with it. Although it is not built as well as the 18-70mm, the results are still great, plus it's a zoom with VR for only $200-$250. If you want a zoom that matches the quality of the 18-70mm, go for the 70-300mm VR ($450-$550).

I've been thinking about what to do about a zoom lens and whether to go with both or just go straight in with the 70-300mm, particularly as I can only really afford one at the moment. Would welcome any thoughts on that.

Whipspeed · 24-09-2007, 20:07

Enjoy your new camera Angela, even if it's not a Canon

I've still got my first ever SLR, a Pentax P50 that Andy bought me for my 21st Birthday, lovingly in a camera bag & cleaned & checked over every so often.

22-09-2007, 15:44	#1 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,850	I appear to have become..... ...a two camera family! Have just purchased a s/h Nikon D70! First impressions are that it is very nice indeed! I've loved my Pentax and it's been a great camera to get me back into SLR but I have to say you can just feel the quality difference with the Nikon. Looking forward to having a play with it this afternoon!

22-09-2007, 16:47	#2 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,998	Re: I appear to have become..... I knew you would When I bought my Pentax SV circa 1965, their advert's slogan was 'Just hold a Pentax' Ironical that you said "I have to say you can just feel the quality difference with the Nikon". Well done and looking forward to the first shots.

22-09-2007, 16:52	#3 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,415	Re: I appear to have become..... And later you can get a Canon and feel the difference all over again....

22-09-2007, 18:56	#4 (permalink)
Soupdragon Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,091	Re: I appear to have become..... Naughty Mr Silkstone! The D70 is a legendary camera.

22-09-2007, 19:08	#5 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Re: I appear to have become..... Congrats Angela, I hope you get on well with it!

22-09-2007, 20:14	#6 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: I appear to have become..... Wonderful camera & also a cracking kit lens I believe ....have fun

22-09-2007, 21:31	#7 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,453	Re: I appear to have become..... well done Angela..... im sure you will see sense and get a canon next tho! looking forward to seeing some of your shots with the new camera Fi

23-09-2007, 12:06	#8 (permalink)
WOODY PLEASE NOTE I TYPE USING CAPITALS DUE TO A DISABILTY THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ORPINGTON KENT Posts: 1,179	Re: I appear to have become..... NICE ONE ANGELA ANOTHER CONVERT TO NIKON. I AM SURE YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH IT, UNTIL YOU WANT A D200.

23-09-2007, 12:08	#9 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,850	Re: I appear to have become..... I don't think I'll be upgrading again for quite some time.....either to another Nikon or to a Canon!!

23-09-2007, 12:30	#10 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,503	Re: I appear to have become..... Nice one and you now need to update your camera gear in your profile

24-09-2007, 12:17	#12 (permalink)
Ali Forum Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mid Sussex Posts: 985	Re: I appear to have become..... Oooo! Congratulations!

24-09-2007, 19:16	#13 (permalink)
SgtDisturbed New here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Torrance, CA, USA Posts: 27	Re: I appear to have become..... The D70 with that 18-70mm lens is a great combination. You will certainly enjoy not only the ergonomics of the camera, but the image quality as well. The 18-70mm is by far the best sub-$300 wide lens for Nikon DSLRs, as it is built well, gives sharp detail with little distortion, is faster than all other sub-$300 (f/3.5-4.5 instead of 3.5-5.6), excellent lack of flare issues in direct sunlight, and uses the AF-S system, including the focus distance scale. An amazing "walk around" lens coupled with an amazing camera will surely keep you happy. I was happy with my D50 and 18-70mm for a year until I had to sell it. Now that I am getting a D80, I am also going with the 18-70mm. It served me so well that I just had to get it again. You might want to also pick up a 55-200mm VR lens to go along with it. Although it is not built as well as the 18-70mm, the results are still great, plus it's a zoom with VR for only $200-$250. If you want a zoom that matches the quality of the 18-70mm, go for the 70-300mm VR ($450-$550). But who cares what I say, you've been here a while lol I'm sure you know these things

24-09-2007, 20:07	#15 (permalink)
Whipspeed Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,306	Re: I appear to have become..... Enjoy your new camera Angela, even if it's not a Canon I've still got my first ever SLR, a Pentax P50 that Andy bought me for my 21st Birthday, lovingly in a camera bag & cleaned & checked over every so often.