Nikon released the D70 in 2004 as a way to compete in the burgeoning sub-$1000 digital camera market. The Nikon D70 has 6.1 effective megapixels, allowing you to print high-definition pictures up to 11-by-14 inches. The D70 is an SLR, or single-lens reflex camera, meaning that the film sensor is blocked until you take the picture, when a mirror moves and floods the sensor with light. Using the D70 is the same as any digital SLR, but if you have never used this type of digital camera before, it can be a little confusing.
Instructions
1. Turn the camera over and push in on the battery cover latch, located on the left side of the camera. Flip the latch open and insert the D70 battery, with the metal contacts on the battery facing down. Close the battery cover.
2. Unscrew the aperture cover on the front of the D70. Place your lens against the opening, with the white dot on the lens aligned with the white dot on the camera. Rotate the lens counterclockwise until you feel it lock into place. Rotate the aperture dial on the lens, which will have numbers between 0 and 32, to the highest number.
3. Open the memory card cover, located on the right side of the back panel. Position the memory card so the front label is facing away from the LCD, and the metal contacts point towards the unit. Slide the card in until the eject button pops out. Close the memory card cover.
4. Turn the camera on by moving the power switch, located around the shutter release button on the top of the right side of the camera, to the right. Press and hold two buttons labeled "Format," one to the left of the viewfinder, and one to the right of the top LCD. After two seconds, "FOR" will appear on the top LCD. Release the buttons, and press them again to prepare the memory card for use.
5. Turn the mode dial, on the top of the left side of the D70, to the "Auto" setting. This setting will automatically choose the best settings as determined by the camera's sensors.
6. Aim the camera at your subject by looking through the viewfinder. Remove the lens cap if you cannot see anything. Press the shutter button, on the top of the right side of the camera, half-way down to enable the auto focus. Once you see a small dot on the right side of the image in the viewfinder, press the button all the way down to snap the picture.
7. Observe the main LCD to see the picture you have just taken. If the LCD turns off, press the "Play" button to the left of the LCD. You can press the delete button, with a garbage can icon, to delete the current picture.
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