 Autumn Todd |
D70 and weddings Hi Everyone, I am considering purchasing a Nikon D70. What I was hopping is that I could get some feedback from people who use this camera. I have a Nikon N65 right now and have two lenses for that and a s600 Nikon Flash. Will the lenses and flash be compatible with the digital? Does anyone use this digital for weddings, and how do they feel it does? Happy Holidays! Autumn
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robert G. Fately |
Well, I've used a D100 at weddings, Autumn, and your flash (I assume you meant SB600) and lenses ought to work on the D70 if they work with the N65. However, remember that there is the so-called "crop factor" of 1.5 - that is, because the sensor on the D70 is smaller than the 24x36mm frame size of 35MM film, you are effectively only making use of the central area of the lens' view. To make things easy to understand, a multiplier, called the crop factor, is used so you can calculate the difference. The factor for Nikon all DSLRs to date is 1.5. So, you multiply the focal length of your lens by 1.5 to arrive at it's equivalent value when used on the D70. If you have an 80MM f1.8, for example, on the D70 it will work like a 120MM f1.8. No light loss, just an apparent increase in fical length (really angle of view, but let's not split hairs here). This is nifty for long lenses ("hey! free telphoto length!") but bad news on the wide angle side, where your 24MM lens effectively becomes a 36MM lens. So if wide angle is something you like, you may need to get a wider-angle lens than you have today.
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Todd Bennett |
Autumn, Bob is right on the money. I just bought the D70S and love it. I have 3 lenses I used with my N75, one Nikor 70-200 Zoom, one Sigma 50-500 Zoom, and the macro lense that came with the N75. They all work fine you just have to be aware of the increased focal length. I haven't gotten completely familiar with the D70, but, I am learning. It should work fine for weddings. You have a few more things to worry about on the DSLR i.e. white balance, setting ISO/sensitivity, etc.; but, other than that it is just like shooting film.
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Autumn Todd |
Thanks so much for the advice. It sounds like I'm going to have some a bit of studying to do to get a handle on the DSLR differences. I appreciate the help!
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Sue Holt |
Hi Autumn, I have the D70. I did not want to purchase the flash that's specifically made for the D70 and I already have a very good flash, the SB80DX, as I also have the Nikon F65(canadian model to the N65)however, I have to take the flash off TTL, I usually just set it to "A", auto. Unless you have the flash that is specific (compatible) to the D70, you will have to take any flash you use off TTL, which is very simple to do. The compatible flash for the D70 is rather expensive and I saw no point in buying it when I already had one I could use. One of the biggest reasons I bought the Nikon D70 was so I could use my other lens, A Tamron 28-300 and Nikkor 28-200 2.8D, and they both work fine. I absolutely love the D70, it's an amazing camera. Haven't used film for a year now. Sue
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Debby A. Tabb |
Hi Autumn, I work with theNikon D70 and love it!! I have done everything from sports to Weddings and I use the SB800 Flash, with I am overly pleased with! In studio I use a full set of Photogenic 2500DR's and the profomance of the D70 is GREAT! It is simple to use, however when using Studio lighting slaved to camera , you will have to get the AS-15 adaptor. I'm with Sue , LOVE the D70! Debby
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Pete H |
Hi Autumn, The D-70 will do nearly everything and anything a 35mm film cam will do and more. I'd suggest getting the SB-800 if you can afford it, esp for weddings. It is similar to the 600, but has more output. We photogs are never satisfied and always want more light! LOL I love my D-70, but will caution in one area..it is not as "sturdy" as many cams, nor is it sealed tightly, so taking it to the beach on a windy day, or a high humidity environment is probaby not the best idea. The new Nikon D-200, even if it does have higher res, IS built better with a magnesium frame and sealed joints.
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