Nikon D70

Manufacturer: Nikon
Type: Camera (DSLR)
Sensor: 6.1-megapixel APS-C (DX format) CCD
Year introduced: 2004
Flash sync: 1/500 sec (highest of any DSLR at the time)
Successor: Nikon D200 (2005)

Overview

The Nikon D70 was the affordable DSLR that democratized underwater digital photography in 2004. Announced in late 2003 and shipping in early 2004 at roughly half the price of the Nikon D100, it brought DSLR capability to a vastly broader audience. The camera was equal to or better than the D100 in almost every technical respect — faster CF write speeds, improved autofocus, and a more refined feature set — yet cost significantly less ([1]).

The D70 quickly became the most popular camera in the underwater photography community. At the Antibes Festival 2004, Alex Mustard reported it was the most frequently seen DSLR on display, with “lots of housings from everyone” including Seacam, Sealux, and Subal as companies, plus dealers representing Ikelite, Sea & Sea, Nimar, and others ([2]). At the DEMA Show 2004, virtually every photography-related booth featured digital products, with multiple manufacturers showing D70 housings ([3]).

Housing announcements came from nearly every major manufacturer, often within weeks of the camera’s announcement in January 2004. The D70 was positioned as a direct competitor to the Canon Digital Rebel (300D), and in the underwater world it quickly surpassed it thanks to Nikon’s lens ecosystem — particularly the Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye and the Sigma 15mm fisheye, both of which had excellent underwater port compatibility ([4]).

The camera’s 1/500 second flash sync speed was a significant advantage for underwater photographers — Sue Drafahl of Jack and Sue Drafahl Photography still preferred her D70S years later specifically “because of the 1/500 flash sync speed” ([5]).

Nikon vs. Canon rivalry

The D70’s announcement was initially seen by some as a “me-too” response to the Canon Digital Rebel, with critics noting that Nikon pre-announced the camera months before shipping to discourage holiday Canon sales ([6]). However, side-by-side specifications showed the D70 was equal or better than the D100 in nearly every metric, making it far more than a stripped-down consumer camera ([7]). Despite this, some professional underwater photographers eventually switched from Nikon to Canon systems citing the D100/D70’s slow RAW write speeds and Canon’s superior wide-angle zoom options like the 10-22mm ([8]).

Alex Mustard addressed the broader camera upgrade anxiety in a 2006 editorial: “In the prosumer DSLR category the Nikon D70 is a good alternative to Canon’s offerings,” but advised photographers not to chase the latest cameras and instead focus on technique, noting that one forum member was “absolutely sure that skill level is nowhere near that of the D70S’ capabilities” ([9]).

CompactFlash performance

Rob Galbraith’s testing revealed the D70 recorded RAW files at 4,670 KB/sec with the fastest CF cards — twice as fast as the D100 and Canon 10D, and nearly three times faster than the Canon Digital Rebel. Faster CF cards also directly increased burst depth, jumping from 9 JPEG Fine frames with slow cards to 12-13 frames with fast cards ([10]).

iTTL flash challenge

A major challenge for the D70 underwater was its use of Nikon’s new iTTL flash protocol, which was incompatible with existing underwater strobes. As James Wiseman explained on Wetpixel, “there is not an underwater flash that will do TTL with the D70. You have to buy an SB800 and put it in a separate underwater housing — then connect that to your camera housing via sync cord” ([11]). This limitation drove development of third-party TTL converters, most notably the Heinrichs-Weikamp iTTL converter chip, which was bundled into Hugyfot housings and later offered by Aquatica as both a factory option and a retrofit for all their Nikon housings ([12], [13]). By mid-2005, Ikelite had also developed their own iTTL converter, with strobe control buttons relocated to the left side of the housing for thumb access ([14]). Ikelite’s approach was informed by their earlier eTTL converter for the Canon Digital Rebel, which had been field-tested in the Galapagos Islands ([15]).

Use as Filter Photography Platform

Alex Mustard tested the D70 as a platform for the UR Pro Shallow Water CY filter in 2005, shooting with a 20mm lens in RAW and custom white balancing using the dropper in Photoshop’s Camera RAW Plug-in. He found the D70 produced “excellent results” with accurate skin tones and natural environmental colors. He also tested with a CC40 Red filter on the 10.5mm lens and a standard UR Pro CY filter on a 17-35mm lens on the same dive at Stingray City Sandbar in Grand Cayman ([16]).

Housings

The D70 attracted more housing options than almost any previous consumer DSLR, ranging from budget polycarbonate to high-end CNC-machined aluminum. The camera’s compact body — similar in size to the D100 — made for relatively small housings.

Sea & Sea DX-D70

Announced January 29, 2004, just days after the camera itself, at approximately $1,870 USD (198,000 yen). Polycarbonate construction. Set to ship by end of April 2004. Reviewed by Rich Todd in the Galapagos, who praised the handling despite having received the housing and camera only a day before departure — Todd was originally planning to use his D70 for topside only when Eric Cheng called from SeaSpace to arrange the housing loan from Underwater Camera Pros. Todd noted the viewfinder had an 18mm eyepoint (vs. 24mm on the D100), but found it easy to use in practice. The housing lacked an autofocus illuminator port — the front bulkhead was described only as a blank hole despite being labeled as an “accessory bulkhead” ([17], [18]). A forum member later asked about the Sea & Sea accessory bulkhead’s actual purpose ([19]).

Nexus D70

Announced February 9, 2004, with a special dome port for the Nikon 10.5mm fisheye lens — described as “the smallest dome in the world for this lens” at only 4 inches in diameter, via a partnership with Marine Camera Distributors. A port for the Sigma 15mm fisheye was also available. The housing had 4 more controls than the Nexus D100, dual 5-pin Nikonos sync sockets, dual external pass-through ports for remote operation, and three 1/4-20 bottom mounting holes. Dry weight: 4 lbs 7 oz. Dimensions: 5” x 6.75” x 12.5” with handles. New 8mm thick glass multi-coated dome port just under 8” diameter. Production model shown at the Long Beach Show in May 2004 at $2,552 ([20], [21], [22]). The Inon Z220F strobe was later confirmed compatible with the Nexus D70 housing using the NCC-V2 hotshoe connector for focus light actuation ([23]). The Nexus D70 remained popular into 2006, with Bruce Terrill noting he owned a “Nikon D70S in a Nexus housing with Ike Ds125 strobes” and was content to push his skill level rather than upgrade ([24]). One forum member declared “finally I have decided, it will be a Nexus D70s” after researching options ([25]).

Aquatica A70

Prototype shown March 15, 2004. Shipping September 2004 at $1,689 USD. Shown at DEMA 2004 and Beneath the Sea 2005. One early commenter noted the top-mounted push buttons appeared vulnerable without a protective shroud. Wetpixel member Jean Bruneau later confirmed the A70 was compatible with the Nikon D70s. Aquatica later bundled the Heinrichs-Weikamp iTTL converter into their housings and offered it as a retrofit for all existing Nikon housings. Aquatica also sold an 8” dome port that was adapted for use with Ikelite housings ([26], [27], [28], [29], [30], [31]).

Ikelite D70

Smaller form factor clear polycarbonate housing. Prototype shown March 26, 2004 by James Wiseman, priced at $1,200 MSRP. The housing shared Ikelite’s new compact mold with the Canon Digital Rebel housing. Shown at Beneath the Sea 2005 alongside the Canon 20D housing. By June 2005, an iTTL version was available with strobe control buttons moved to the left side, allowing compensation adjustment with the left thumb ([32], [33], [34]). A Wetpixel member later published schematics for a homebrew moisture alarm fitted into an Ikelite D70 housing ([35]). UWP Magazine Issue 20 also contained a review of the Ikelite D70 housing alongside the Nexus D70 ([36]).

Subal ND70

Reviewed by Alex Mustard for Wetpixel. Designed by Arnold Stepanek — who had been making underwater housings since 1952 — reportedly on his laptop while on vacation. Mustard, a self-confessed “Subalophile,” noted the housing was considerably more compact than the Subal D10 (for the D100). Initial production run had single sync sockets; a second run added twin sync sockets (pre-sold) and a special right-hand handle for mounting a second strobe. The Subal GS viewfinder ($960 option) became available for D70 and 1Ds/MkII housings in mid-2004 — Berkley White of Backscatter provided the first photos. At Antibes 2004, Alex Mustard confirmed the GS viewfinder provided “a bigger and brighter image” than the Seacam 45-degree unit, though it was plastic-bodied and lacked the 45-degree angle ([37], [38], [39], [40]).

Sealux CD70

German-made housing reviewed by Colin Gans. Tested with the Sealux 180F dome port and Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye. Featured dual strobe ports: one for Nikon-proprietary iTTL (for use with a housed SB800) and one for manual strobes — a prescient design acknowledging the iTTL compatibility challenge. The second reviewer noted that Ocean Optics (the UK Inon importer) warned that “connecting a non-Nikon strobe to the Nikon port could seriously damage the camera.” Sealux offered their own GD viewfinder for approximately $500, which Colin Gans noted appeared remarkably similar to the Subal GS viewfinder, suspecting “they both come out of the same factory.” At Antibes 2004, the basic CD70 housing was priced at 1,200 Euros. Mustard praised Sealux’s “well thought out” solutions for tricky camera controls ([41], [42], [43]).

Seacam D70

Shown at Antibes Festival 2004. Mustard noted that Seacam’s housings for small DSLRs were “bigger than they need to be” with ergonomics suffering as a result, suggesting their best housings were for professional bodies like the 1Ds and 1D MkII. This was a criticism Mustard repeated when he saw the Seacam D2X prototype at BOOT 2005 ([44], [45]).

Hugyfot HFN D70

CNC machined from a solid block of aluminum with a satin dark grey anodized finish. Featured the Heinrichs-Weikamp iTTL chip as an optional internal accessory. The housing was also available in Delrin (a type of plastic), making it significantly lighter than aluminum competitors. At the London International Dive Show (LIDS) 2005, Paul NG described the Delrin version as “easily the prettiest and coolest D70 housing in the market” that “surely will become a classic,” though noting it required large hands for one-handed operation due to the lack of finger grooves. Reviewed by Timo in October 2005, who praised the ergonomics and CNC quality but encountered a misaligned camera tray requiring shimming. The housing was slightly negative buoyancy with camera and small dome. Compared favorably in size to the older Hugyfot Atlan 81 for the Nikon F80 ([46], [47], [48]). A forum thread with useful photos and info also appeared ([49]).

Subtronic D70

Subtronic also made a housing for the Nikon D70, as mentioned in forum discussions about housing options ([50]).

Fantasea FD-70

Budget option at $999 including a standard port for the 18-70mm zoom lens and a pre-paid one-year flood insurance policy from D.E.P.P. ([51]).

10Bar D70

Shown at DEMA 2004 alongside housings for the Canon 300D, Sony F828, and Sony PC330. 10Bar also made housings for the Canon 550EX and Nikon SB800 strobes to enable TTL flash underwater ([52]).

Ocean Brite / Equinox D70

Announced February 2004 as part of a line of “affordable” housings with polyurethane bodies and clear acrylic rear plates. The D70 housing was announced alongside housings for the Canon 300D, Canon Powershot Pro 1, Nikon Coolpix 8700, and Olympus C8080Z ([53]).

Reviews & Discussion

Community Discussion

The Nikon D70 generated 496 forum threads on Wetpixel — among the highest for any single camera body — covering topics from housing selection and port compatibility to iTTL solutions and image quality comparisons with the Canon Digital Rebel and Nikon D100. Key community discussions included:

D70s Update

The Nikon D70s, announced April 20, 2005, featured a larger LCD screen, improved autofocus, and updated menus but retained the same 6.1-megapixel sensor. Contrary to web rumors, it was not upgraded to 8 megapixels ([71]). Crucially for underwater photographers, Wetpixel member Jean Bruneau confirmed that control positions and buttons were identical to the D70, meaning all existing D70 housings were compatible. The larger LCD was fully visible in at least the Aquatica housing ([72]). This housing compatibility significantly extended the platform’s investment value for underwater photographers.

Firmware Updates

In May 2005, Nikon released D70 firmware version 2.0, which brought D70s enhancements to the original camera. Changes included improved performance for the 5-area autofocus system’s Dynamic Area AF and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF modes, updated menus with a D70s-style design, and in-camera page setup support for PictBridge compatible printers. Nikon stated this update aimed “to share enhancements developed for the new D70s, and thereby to strengthen the performance of the D70” and expressed a desire “to demonstrate our respect for the many customers who purchased a D70” ([73]).

Service Issues

In September 2005, Nikon issued a service advisory for the D2H, D70, and N55 for known electrical problems. Cameras experiencing lockups or autofocus failures would be repaired free of charge regardless of warranty status ([74]). Separately, Nikon issued a voluntary recall of some EN-EL3 batteries (used in the D50, D70, and D100) due to a shorting/overheating problem ([75]).

Legacy

The D70 was succeeded by the Nikon D200, announced November 1, 2005, which was only slightly larger than the D70 and offered 10 megapixels, 11 autofocus sensors, and ISO 100. James Wiseman noted that the D200 “should readily fit into a compact underwater housing” ([76]). The Nexus D80 housing, announced for the D70’s immediate successor the D80, was the same physical size as the D70 housing and accepted the same ports — demonstrating how the D70 platform’s port ecosystem carried forward ([77]).

The D70 represented a pivotal moment in the transition from film to digital underwater photography. At DEMA 2004, Eric Cheng observed that “there are almost literally no film products being shown” — a dramatic shift from just two years earlier when digital products were “barely on the map” ([78]). The D70, together with the Canon Digital Rebel, made DSLR underwater photography accessible to a generation of divers who had previously been limited to compact cameras or expensive professional bodies like the D100 and Canon 10D.

Alex Mustard contextualized the D70’s place in the product hierarchy: “In the prosumer DSLR category the Nikon D70 is a good alternative to Canon’s offerings, but at the high spec end the Canon 1DS and 1DS Mk2 have stood pretty much unchallenged by Nikon. That was until” the Nikon D2X arrived in early 2005 ([79]).

Notable underwater photographers who used the D70 system include:

Timeline

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