Re: D70 in today's marketplace?

flambe wrote:
If the camera is in good condition with the 18-70 lens then he is
practically gifting it to you at $300.
The only drawback of the D70 is that the viewfinder is a bit small and dim
compared with the D80.
Sensor size is not an issue in any way shape or form for your uses.

Has high-ISO sensor performance improved at all in the last 4 years? Or
is it just a function of sensor size and (for still subjects) image
stabilization?

This is the single biggest factor for me; on my S80, ISO 400 is
"emergency use only," and even 200 is noticeably worse than 100. The
faster lenses of SLRs will surely help, but high ISO is important too.

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