Dead D70s

After some recent health problems my D70s passed away earlier this week.

R.I.P.

One SB900 to the right through a 60x60cm softbox at 1/2 power, triggered by Elinchrom Skyport.

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princessbren2006 says:

haha great photo - guess they don't last forever
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

[♦][♦] Jay Photo [♦][♦] says:

Pure awesomeness... I'm sure its in a better place now
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mitchell burns says:

hahaha poor nikon :( .... you could of put it in a coffin ;P
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

William Krusche says:

Rest in peace!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

deste64 says:

Briliant!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt_Palmer says:

I love it. But alas, all things must pass, to be replaced with something better. In your case a D300. Fine cameras, both of them.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Eugene Blackman says:

My condolences Rohan. It's hard to lose a loved one.

I wonder if CF cards will sprout from the soil now?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nate :] LouiseNatePhotography.com says:

R.I.P.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

hd connelly says:

:( mine died from the very same thing.

Couldn't part with it tho - so I had it stuffed.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Lesault says:

Flashes to flashes, dust to dust....
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

DigitalDoug_Somewhat older then the day before says:

It's in a better place.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

KirkOls says:

Died doing what she loved.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Murder_City_Photography [deleted] says:

Shouldn't he be on the organ, I mean parts donation list?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

eScapes Photo says:

Are you sure it's too late for CPR? A transplant? Something???
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

cat-o' says:

Dear...it was (err it is) my first digital SRL, soo good.
Sorry for your loss...

RIP
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dcollie42 says:

Very thoughtful of you not to just put it in the trash. Perhaps someone will dig it up thousands of years from now.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Hearing of your loss made me shutter... for your beloved was no flash in the pan.

As you recover from the love you have lost, command yourself to playback the images of fun and joy you shared together... the light, which was shared during your time together.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

SpacePotato says:

So sad...so young.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian Owerko says:

R.I.P little Mr. Nikon.... Time to get a Pentax lol...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

photographers-northwest.com says:

Great Concept and a fitting tribute.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

badjonni says:

yes - I feel that mine is reaching the end of its life soon as well
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jun's photo gallery says:

My dad's Nikon F3 film slr is still working. 4.5 years... still impressive!

Awesome concept... instant FAV =)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

niraguboir says:

It'll be taking pictures of angels now. Watch your inbox. It might send you some of its work d^_^b
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

HonMun says:

LOL.. love the shot!
I have the same feeling that mine's about to go the same way.
Hate to see it happen when it does
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kristina  says:

lol ... sorry for your lost my condolence
good concept though lmao!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

AlbertoVargas26 says:

this is brilliant sick idea
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Siguenza says:

nice idea! very creative
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

photo by marko says:

A picture tells a thousand words!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ricgia1 says:

troppo divertente!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr. Rasta says:

wow!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

lidddia says:

:)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Juls-Photography [thanks for 20.000 views] says:

aww poor D70!
im sure its in a better place now
;)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

D. Alan Harris Photography says:

That is sad - but so hilarious! Even a little head stone. Brilliant.

My Canon had a close call about a year ago - it was touch and go there for a while.

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

clon2009 says:

:)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Lupyo says:

Ah ah, very cool , good idea lol
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

uge_T. says:

Rests in Peace. Good machine.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

seeit_snapit says:

Clever :))
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Katie-Rose says:

So sorry your camera's died.
It happened to me recently, and I felt bereft!
Congratulations on Explore!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

canac says:

it maybe a good idea for you nikon .
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergiu Bacioiu says:

Finally something that pops out of the crowd.
Great idea behind this image.

He will be missed. :)
If you don't mind me asking, how many releases did he go over 50,000
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fou d'L says:

shutter attack i suppose. :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Iceman Forever says:

Beautiful Explore Photo !! Hope you wanna
Share in ~" EXPLORE Photos ~Made Explore! "

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

PRAVEEN VENUGOPAL says:

THE CAMARA WAS YOUR EYE TO THE WORLD. . IT USED TO GIVE A LOT OF YOUR POINT ACROSS. . SHE STOOD BY YOUR SIDE AT THE MOMENT OF HAPPINESS AND LONELYNESS. .
Iam sorry she had to depart so young. .
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

((( S ))) says:

I am sorry for your loss. He was so young and still so glossy. Maybe she sacrificed herself knowing you would be happier with her descendants
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

er-lau says:

Cool idea. Looks like someone might be getting a shinny new camera sometime soon.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

plaskota says:

Very sad. You have my condolences.....

On the brighter side -Now you get to upgrade!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ŋ σ σ ƒ α says:

amazing
love the idea :D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

NAIGO says:

Spettacolo!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

nilsn93 says:

R.I.P.

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Roll'n'Rock says:

RIP
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sojufish [deleted] says:

So sorry for your loss.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kreastersmom says:

:(
this is a pretty cool pic though!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BradComer says:

where a nikon should be at all times, burried, get yourself a canon
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ArchiVue says:

Excellent ! :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jason.sax ♫ﾟ  says:

Please accept my deepest condolences :( , but you should recycle the BODY :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

serge1118 says:

wonderful idea
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaLawDog says:

OK I was CONSIDERING a D70.
Why did he die so youn?

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ktania says:

Great shot!
Congrats on Explore!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

So cool. First time I've seen such a eulogy for a cam. Shame on Nikon.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ricky_1989 says:

Very cool idea!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott_Nelson says:

I mourn for your loss; as in all things, life must go on for those left behind
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

001FJ says:

LOL! This is brilliant! May it RIP. And it is time for you to move on to better things hopefully :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Iceman Forever says:

This image deserve a place in ELITE GROUP
You are invited to display it at

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If you accept this invitation please give 3 AWARDS to other images
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

lou benne says:

just before Christmas ! poor nikon good photo but please recycle !!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Magic@Photos (away) says:

nicely presented - sorry about the loss
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

emlusa says:

I think I can hear the sound of "Taps" in the background
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

newspaper_guy Mike Orazzi says:

Great idea. Getting a shutter replace isn't that big of a deal. I've had shutters go in every camera I've owned, F3, F4, n90s (every 9 months) D1H, D200s, etc., except the D300 (140,000 clicks, going to die soon) and my D3.
But, I'm sure you want to move on.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert's Macro Photography says:

Wow-------That is so sad :0(
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

F A 6 O M `✿ says:

<3
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Prodromos Sarigianis says:

You're mad. Love it.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

DeuxChasse says:

Zo, nu eerst een Bavaria.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

80%dark says:

I hope you really buried it.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mikel.hendriks says:

Beautiful testimonial !

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

AbhijeetVardhan says:

An amazing piece of kit... had one till recently. very creative concept!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

danichro says:

bye bye d70!Nice idea btw!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Abhinav "ilovewalkman" says:

sad :(

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

JMalcolm says:

Cleverly done and a sad sight.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Bartoffel says:

Hahaha, great idea. Just perfect.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sassafras Roots says:

aww poor camera. :[
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

erick.go says:

SNIF SNIF aaaaaaaaaaaah...... so young.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Néstor Pugliese says:

RIP
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Valerie Morrison - Four-Thirds Photographer says:

Cute photo. Sad to see it go
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Knot says:

RIP
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sosohson@yahoo.com says:

ب
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

josephchan749 says:

RIP my friend, he does looks pretty good dispike his age.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

thinson07 says:

RIP, D70s

The photo is great, but I was thoroughly impressed with the obit. you created for it.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Cialowicz says:

Heh, very clever...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Zuzana Kubatova says:

Awww.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rohan Phillips says:

Thanks for the condolences everyone. I obviously have a little too much time on my hands. ;)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skovrider says:

R.I.P..... lovely shot :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

rurik - trivoxphoto.com says:

So sad, my condolences. I'm sure the ceremony was very beautiful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Barry Minor (bmine5) says:

thats funny as hell..
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

kcolwell says:

LOL
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

joah2010 says:

haha, funny
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuart-Cohen says:

Mine's still enjoying retirement up on the shelf but makes the occiasional foray into the streets on special occasions. Not sure how long he's got though. Still a great camera though.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Hillary Kladke says:

Sorry for your loss. I love the set-up!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

` Pranay - CharlieSmile.com says:

:'( This makes me cry.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

NuZz. CityCity-BangBang! says:

awww, you, genius. x )
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

zhaonameloc says:

Oh the humanity!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

aviana2 says:

APPLAUSE!
Congratulations on Explore #1.
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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