Lite-Touch Zoom 70Ws
May 29, 2002
TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws 2.5x zoom compact camera on May 29, 2002.
In addition to the quality features and performance of its predecessor, the Lite•Touch Zoom 70W, Nikon's new compact features a lens barrel that matches the color of the camera body, and a built-in flash that pops up automatically when the camera is turned on, and retracts when the camera is turned off. The Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws not only looks great, it is easy to operate.
This camera is targeted at those looking for a lens-shutter camera with a wide-angle zoom lens, as well as those who want to be able to take pictures easily virtually anytime, anywhere.
The Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws' compact body houses a 2.5x zoom lens, letting users easily frame images within a 28-70mm range. The lens features a multilayer coating which minimizes reflection, for superior color balance and reproduction. There's also a built-in sliding lens cover for protection. The built-in, auto pop-up flash and a number of versatile flash functions make picture-taking more fun. And fully automatic operation simplifies use, allowing everyone to get more enjoyment out of their photography.
- Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area.
Nikon Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws/70Ws QD Feature Highlights
- Built-in Automatic Flash
- The intelligent flash pops up, ready to fire, as you turn the camera on. Flash modes such as Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash), in addition to Red-Eye Reduction offer the versatility to cover a variety of shooting situations. And when you’re done shooting and turn the camera off, the flash retracts automatically.
- 2.5x, 28-70mm Zoom Lens
- The lens' focal length of 28-70mm adds a dimension of creativity to your photography. 28mm lets you take wideangle shots such as landscapes and group pictures.
- Quality Images Made Simple
- All you have to do is center your subject in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button, and the Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws -- with great features like active autofocus and automatic exposure setting -- takes care of the rest.
Nikon Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws/70Ws QD Major Features
- 35mm 2.5x zoom lens with sliding lens cover
- 2.5x 28-70mm zoom lens takes pictures from wide-angle to telephoto
- Flash modes -- choose from Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash)
- Red-Eye Reduction helps eliminate the reddish appearance that can occur when shooting in low-light conditions
- User-friendly automatic film operation
- Self-timer mode lets the photographer be part of the picture
- Date imprint function (70Ws QD only) offers a choice of four combinations of date and/or time; Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, Day/Hour/Minute, and no imprint.
Nikon Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws/70Ws QD Specifications
| Type of camera | 35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with Nikon zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Usable film | DX-coded 35mm film in film cartridge |
| Picture format | 24 x 36mm |
| Lens | 28-70mm f/5.6-10, 5 elements in 5 groups |
| Shutter | Programmed electronic type; Also serves as diaphragm blades |
| Shutter speed | 2 to 1/300 sec. |
| Viewfinder | Real-image viewfinder; Frame coverage (approx.): over 75% in regular-size frame; Magnification (approx.): 0.33x at 28mm, 0.7x at 70mm; Diopter (approx.): 1m-1 |
| Viewfinder information | Image size frame (with parallax compensation marks); Autofocus frame marks Orange LED indications -- Ready to shoot (Lights up), Flash being charged (Blinks), Popped-up flash unit is being held down (Blinks rapidly) Green LED indications -- Subject focused (Lights up), Subject is within 0.8m (2.6 ft.) (Blinks slowly) |
| Focusing | Active Autofocus system; Activated by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button. Distance range from approx. 0.8m (2.6 ft.) to infinity |
| Focus lock | Focus is locked as long as the Shutter Release button remains lightly pressed |
| Exposure control | Electronically controlled program AE: Auto exposure range (ISO 100): EV 4 to 16 at 28mm, EV 5.5 to 16 at 70mm; Flash fires automatically if the available light is low |
| Film speed setting | Valid for DX-coded ISO 100, and 400 films. (ISO 100 is automatically selected for DX-coded ISO 200 films. ISO 400 is automatically selected for DX-coded ISO 800 films.) |
| Film loading | Film automatically advances to the first frame upon completion of film loading; With a film cartridge confirmation window |
| Frame counter | Shown in the LCD panel; Additive type; Counts back during film rewind |
| Self-timer | Electronically controlled; Activated by depressing the Shutter Release button; Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up (10 sec. in total) to show when ready; Timer duration 10 sec.; Cancelable |
| Film advance | Film automatically advances by one frame after each shot; Auto rewind at the end of film roll; Mid-roll rewind function available |
| Built-in flash | Four flash modes available: Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash); Flash automatically fires when there is not enough light; Shutter button is locked while the flash is being charged, Flash shooting range (ISO 100): approx. 0.8 to 3.3m (2.6 to 10.8 ft.) at 28mm, approx. 0.8 to 1.9m (2.6 to 6.2 ft.) at 70mm, (ISO 400): approx. 0.8 to 6.6m (2.6 to 21.7 ft.) at 28mm, approx. 0.8 to 3.8m (2.6 to 12.5 ft.) at 70mm; Recycling time approx. 7 sec. |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Lamp lights up for approx. 1 sec. when flash fires |
| LCD panel (Power is on) | Frame counter, Flash mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Self-timer, Infinity Focus mode, Low battery power |
| Battery life | Approx. 12 rolls of 24-exposure film when flash is used for half the exposures |
| Power source | One 3V CR123A (or DL123A) lithium battery |
| Date imprint function (Lite•Touch Zoom 70Ws QD only) | 24-hour cycle with no AM/PM; Five indication formats selectable by a push button; Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year and no printing; Leap year adjustment until 2049; Incremental correction of date; Power source: One 3V CR2025 lithium battery |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (Approx.) | 113.5 x 64 x 43mm (4.5 x2.5 x 1.7 in.)/ 113.5 x 64 x 47.5mm (4.5 x 2.5 x 1.9 in.) (QD model) |
| Weight (without battery) (Approx.) | 210g (7.4 oz.)/ 215g (7.6 oz.) (QD model) |
- Specifications apply when a fresh battery is used at normal temperature (20°C/68°F).
- Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.