Without cf card camera is working
SOURCE: nikon d70s
The card may have pushed the pins through the back of the circut board inside the camera (a semi common issue) or they may require cleaning (with some contact cleaner or rubbing alcohol in a q-tip/cotton bud).
Check for corrosion and/or damage to the pins.
Also, and this may soud stupid, shake your CF card to check for loose internals whcih would indicate damage to the card.
My camera sporadically gave card errors then would flash "FOR" without me pressing anything and would result in corupted image files. This was due to por pin contact caused by a damaged CF card (caused by my dodgy card reader) but in your case the pins or card may be damaged causing a poor connection.
The only solution I have found is purchasing a new card as my pins were ok but my card was damaged. Your situation may require a clean and service and/or repair to the pins.
Good luck!
SOURCE: Can a SDHC card be used with a CF card adapter in Nikon D70s?
You would have to get an SDHC to CF adapter which could be pricey and they are hard to come by.
SOURCE: card reader and program of the nikon d70s problem
See if you qualify for the repair from Nikon for this issue: http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13688
Testimonial: "Took the camera to the Nikon repair shop in Beverwijk (Holland). Within 24 hours they repaired the camera for euro 150,--. Problem solved. Thanks"
SOURCE: Nikon camera
For the best under $1000, that would be the D90.
The 18-105VR will work on the D70s.
SOURCE: Nikon D70s will not format
Go into your menu and change the USB connection from PTP to Mass Storage, Then connect to PC and try formatting. be sure to use FAT16 and not NTFS.
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