Hats off Nikon!
Nikon did something unprecendented last week!
They announced sucessors to its blockbuster D70 - no, thats not the big news.. read on!
Whenever a new camera comes out - it invariably contains many new features, many innovations and improvements over the older versions. So Nikon D70s boast so many cool features than Nikon D70 (my camera). And people holding the older versions, like me, have 2 options - continue using the old camera (it still shoots) or fork out some dough and upgrade. Now Nikon did something that caught me off guard . They graciously announced a firmware upgrade (the software which runs the camera) which brings in many new features into the my older camera!
Kudos to Nikon! - They didnt lose a potential customer - but gained one.
So, my ‘old’ Nikon D70 will get an firmware injection which will bring Improved performance for the 5-area autofocus system’s Dynamic Area AF and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF modes. D50 lists for $899 and contain a new Nikon 18-55mm DX lens, and the D70s lists for $1,299 (with lens).
Its very rare find excellent customer service and excellent quality go hand in hand. If the above proves their customer oriented strategy, this link might prove their quality…hopefully 
Wow!
That’s sweet news! Though I still have’nt graduated onto a digital SLR, this sounds really good news. Tempts me to move to digital at once. The price is still competetive. And the good feature of upgrading from the old version. This is innovation! Too good. Btw, Ram, your photographs are too good. Keep up the good work!
Hey Ram,
thought you’d be a good person to ask. I’m just an amateur photograph enthusiast. I’ve finally decided to go in for a digital SLR.. I’ve been looking at both the Nikon D70 and the D70s. Which would you suggest? Does the D70s have enough features to justify the 200 bucks extra ?
I would suggest go with old D70, and for $200 u can get a nice lens. Its 90% the same, and the firmware update updates the AF speed & menu.