Which one to buy

I would get the D70s for the little extra to get the new features.

If he wants to get the Body only, I have a mint-condition kit (18-70) lens for sale.

 

I would vote for the new D70s.

 

It's smart to get the latest version so I add my vote for the D70s.

 

Used D100...just a different thought....

Save for a maybe, replacement for D100

 

For only a $130 the "s" version may be a better alternative but the differences are really not important. I personally went with a D70 "plain/regular" for my second body, the extra options didn't conivence me to spend more money.



Joel.

 

I agree with Joel. If you don't mind throwing away the extra money just for that little 's' then by all means get the latest. If I were buying a D70/s today, I'd get the d70s just because, and not because it's better.

But if money is important, than the only real (read: noticible) difference between the D70 and the D70s is that little 's' that's on the front sticker.

i.e., I usually recommend the D70 for most people, if they can find one.

 

Doesn't the D70s have a slightly larger LCD screen than the D70 (2" vs. 1.8")? Also, the new battery is supposed to last (much?) longer... See: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0504/05042003nikond70s.asp

Those 2 items, to me, would be noticeable... so I too would recommend the D70s. ;-)

 

Whoa!

Your friend should do like most of us did. Go try the Nikon handling vs the drebel. There are some people who (probably a genetic defect, but none-the-less) just prefer the handling of a Canon camera.

The lenses they choose and their skill as a photographer (knowing where to point and when to push) will have MUCH more impact on the pictures they get than will the camera body used.