Nikon 70 Service manual

The Nikon 70 Service Manual provides detailed specifications for the camera. It includes information on autofocus, exposure metering, exposure control, shutter speed, sensitivity, white balance, storage media, file system, compression, built-in Speedlight, flash synchronization, flash control, video output, external interface, power source, dimensions, weight, operating environment, self-timer, depth-of-field preview, monitor, and firmware upgrades.

• Autofocus
  • Detection range: 1 +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 C/68 F)
  • AF-area mode: Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority
  • Focus lock: Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
  • TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.53.0 m / 18˝910˝)
• Exposure
  • Metering: Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering
  • Exposure control: Vari-Program (auto,portrait,landscape,close up,sports,night landscape,night portrait), programmed auto (P) with flexible program; shutter-priority auto (S); aperture priority auto (A); manual (M)
  • Exposure compensation: 5 +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1⁄2 EV
• Shutter
  • Speed: 30 1/8000 s in steps of 1/3 or 1⁄2 EV, bulb, remote
  • Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter
• Sensitivity: 200 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV
• White balance
  • Bracketing: 23 exposures in increments of 1
  • Auto (TTL white-balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance
• Storage
  • Media: Type I and II CompactFlash memory cards; Microdrives
  • File system: Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Print Order Format (DPOF)
  • Compression: NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
• Built-in Speedlight
  • Guide number(m / ft at 20 C/68 F): ISO 200: approximately 15/49 (manual 17/56), ISO 100: approximately 11/36 (manual 12/39)
  • Flash: Sync contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/500 s
• Video output: Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
• External interface: USB
• Power source: One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 Li-ion battery; three CR2 lithium batteries (with MS-D70 battery holder); EH-5 AC adapter (available separately)
• Dimensions (W H D): Approximately 140 111 78 mm (5.5˝ 4.4˝ 3.1˝)
• Weight: Approximately 595 g (1 lb 5 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
• Operating environment: Temperature: 0 40 C (32 104 F), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
• Self-timer: Electronically controlled timer with 2 20 s duration
• Monitor: 1.8˝, 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
• Firmware upgrades: Firmware can be upgraded by user

Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C (68 F).

The Nikon 70 Service Manual is a valuable resource for professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts alike.