| Type of Camera | Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with built-in TTL flash |
| Exposure Control | Programmed Auto (Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual; Exposure compensation: (+-)5 EV range in 1/3 steps |
| Picture Format | Normal: 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F mount |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism high-eye-point type |
| Eyepoint | Approx 18mm |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen II |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 92%/ Approx. 0.78x with 50mm lens set to infinity |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection, Nikon CAM274 autofocus module; Detection range: Approx. EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) |
| Focus Modes | Autofocus and manual with Rangefinder; Focus tracking: Automatically activated with a moving object |
| Exposure Metering System | Three built-in exposure meters: Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot |
| Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | EV -1 to 20 for Matrix and Center-Weighted metering; EV 4-20 for Spot metering (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens) |
| Auto Exposure Lock | By pressing the AE-L button while the exposure meter is on |
| Film Speed Setting | At DX position, automatically set to ISO speed of DX-coded film used; manual setting possible; Speed range: ISO 25-5000 for DX-coded |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical travel-focal-plane shutter; Speed: Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled, 1/4000-30s in 1/3 EV steps, electromagnetically controlled Bulb setting is provided |
| Accessory Shoe | Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; Mount receptacle for Posi-Mount System is provided |
| Sync Contact | Flash synchronization up to 1/125s |
| Flash Ready Light | Lights up when flash is ready |
| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled; blinking LED indicates self-timer operation; cancellable |
| Film Loading | Film automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is depressed once |
| Film Advance Modes | In Single-frame & Single-frame silent rewind mode: film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; In Continuous High or Continuous Low shooting mode: shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed |
| Film Advance Speed | Approx. 3.7 fps in Continuous High mode and 2.0 fps in Continuous Low mode |
| Film Rewind | By pressing IN and Ps button; fast rewind or silent rewind selectable; approx. 12s/36-exp.roll or 9s/24-exp.roll (fast rewind); approx. 22s/36-exp.roll or 18s/24-exp.roll (silent rewind) |
| Camera Back | Hinged back; unchangeable |
| Power Requirements | Two 3V CR123A or DL123A Lithium batteries |
| Exposure Meter | Activated by lightly pressing shutter release button; stays on for 8 sec, after finger leaves button |
| Dimensions | F70: Approx. 151 x 103 x 70mm |
| Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | F70: Approx. 585g |