2004年5月20日，第21次日本记者俱乐部相机评选结果公布：
Nikon D70获得Camera Grand Prix 2004的称号。
日本Camera Grand Prix是由日本记者俱乐部举办的。今年的评委由51名杂志编辑、摄影家、学者组成，对2003年4月1日至2004年3月31日之间推出的172中相关产品进行评选。Nikon D70是第四次获此称号的Nikon产品：
1984：Nikon FA
1989：Nikon F4
1997：Nikon F5
Nikon D70获奖原因：
“The Nikon D70 delivers a superior balance of performance, price, and size. Despite being positioned as a new popular-priced digital SLR model, the camera is loaded with features that challenge even higher priced products. It overcomes the traditional weaknesses of digital cameras by realizing fast power-up and fast continuous shooting, and earns special notice for realizing response that is on par with 35mm film SLR cameras while improving practicality and comfort of use. Clearly labeled menu options make operation easier for novices and combine with the camera's other features to make it accessible to a wider range of users, thereby achieving a level where the D70 establishes an entirely new trend in digital SLR cameras.
In addition, the following features help welcome a new era of digital SLR cameras that are ready to perform and accessible to a wide audience:
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Quick response that allows shooting the instant the camera is turned on.
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3 frame per second continuous shooting for bursts of up to 144 shots.
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Fast 1/8000 second shutter speed and 1/500 flash sync shutter speed.
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A fast and precise autofocus system.
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Menu options that are easy to view and easy to understand.
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Quality feel and design that is consistent with the Nikon lineup.”
此外，获得特别奖的有：
Canon EOS 300D
Sigma 12-24/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
