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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 210191" data-attributes="member: 4923"><p>I'm not familiar with gimp, not sure if it does raw. You don't have to shoot raw, but I think it will help with shots like this. 2mb jpg file vs a maybe 6mb raw file on your camera. Lots more to work with. You will be able to pull more detail from the shadows and highlights. If Gimp doesn't do raw, try Nikon ViewNX, also free. I wouldn't trash your camera yet, but if you are really interested, an upgrade to a d7000 or a d7100 would be nice in the future. I had a d70. I shot it a lot and then my interest faded. I picked a d3100 at a good price. It rekindled my interest, but I quickly missed the d70 type user experience and I got a d7000. I'm really loving it. See how it goes, take your best shots and if you are having fun, upgrade. Your d70s will make some great shots, but there are benefits to a newer sensor.</p></blockquote><p></p>