Buying a digital SLR camera can be an overwhelming experience, especially because there are so many different models to choose from. Today's consumer prefers to purchase a camera that allows them the flexibility to customize their photos through manual settings, so many people are turning to digital cameras with interchangeable SLR lenses. When making the decision to purchase a digital SLR camera, the Nikon D70 is an excellent choice because it is reliable and produces great photographs.

You will be very pleased with the quality of the camera and your money will be well spent if you purchase this model. Professional photographers all over the country use the Nikon D70 for their photo shoots. The features and accessories that are available for this camera model make it one of the highest selling SLR cameras available!

A Nikon D70 will cost you around $800 or so just for the camera body. In addition to purchasing the camera its self, you will also need to buy a few accessories and at least 1 lens. It is a good idea to keep your equipment protected with a good camera bag. Also, have at least one memory stick to store your photos and a spare battery just in case.

You will find that the Nikon D70 has many, many lens options to use. Nikon wants to make user-friendly cameras, so most of their accessories and lenses are compatible with all of their SLR camera models. I started out using a Nikon film SLR camera, and when I made the transition to the Nikon D70 SLR camera I was still able to use the same lenses! It is a good idea to purchase a camera set in the beginning if you do not already have lenses and the equipment that is needed to get started.

Photographers are able to make decisions on the spot by using the in-camera editing features to decide which pictures should be kept. There are also many manual settings that can by used on this camera to give the photographer more control. Or if you do not want to worry about the focusing and light settings, it is very easy to just set the camera to automatic and let it do the hard work for you.

Although $800 seems like quite a bit of money to be spending on a digital camera, you will find that the money is very well spent compared to the camera features that you get in return. This camera has 6.1 megapixels, a built-in flash, auto-shooting modes as well as manual modes, fast shutter speed, and a quick start-up time. It is also very durable and easy to maneuver. You will definitely get a high-quality product that will last you for years to come.