Nikon D70s vs Leica TL2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      BrandNikonLeica
      ModelD70sTL2
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70 Leica TL
      MSRP$1950 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel24.96 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 50,000
      Photo Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20006016 x 4014
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10006000 x 4000, 4272 x 2856, 3024 x 2016
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuperfine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      Focus Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Lens MountNikon FLeica TL
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.7"
      Screen Resolution130k dot1,300k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Shutter Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 78 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 29 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1 via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Dimensions140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 8.65 x 6.4"
      Package Weight4.645 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Battery PackEN-EL3aBP-DC13
      Battery Life250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage32 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D70s Leica TL2
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy


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