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The Battle of Low-End Digital SLR Begins

Nikon just announced the D70, a new interchaneable-lens digital SLR camera. Nikon also plans to release a new DX Zoom lens (designed for digital cameras) to match the D70. The D70 is priced at $999, and both camera and lens are scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2004.

Nikon has been feeling the heat since Canon released its low-end digital SLR, the EOS Rebel, selling at $899 this year.

Well competition is great for consumers, and looks like we will have a nice selection of low-end digital SLR's to choose from starting next year. Kudos to Nikon.