Nikon D70 batteries discharging too quickly - Nikon D70 Digital Camera with 18-50mm Lens

Make sure the battery is fully charges then press the hardware reset button on the camera bottom.

Did you fully charge the battery first?

Fixing a Dead Nikon D70 - Green Blinking Light My first-generation Nikon D70, which I bought the day it was released to the market a few years back, died on me a few months ago. Without a card in it, it won't start, and when you insert a CF card in the slot, the green data-access indicator flashes on and off. If I hold down the Menu button, the menu flashes on and off along with the green LED.
As it turns out, this is a known problem with the original Nikon D70 cameras, and Nikon USA has a service bulletin out on the camera body. They'll repair it free of charge.
So, if you have the same problem, visit this service bulletin page, http://nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/D70-Service-Advisory.page click on the D70, and you can access a PDF file that you'll need to print, fill out and send to Nikon along with your camera body. Be sure to take your camera strap off and remove the battery, and don't send any lenses or other accessories.
Mine's on it's way to Nikon now - they say the turnaround is five days (plus shipping time).

Hi, The problem with your camera is the power switch under the top cover needs to be repaired Or replaced by a camera repair tec, I have repaired this problem many times, Not a quick fix.

This is a known problem that Nikon will fix at no charge. You'll have to ship to your designated Nikon service center. Go here for more details:
http://www1.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/d70.html

Nancy,

How old is this battery? They do indeed wear out. The best way to tell is to put ii in the charger. If it charges up way too quickly, then the battery is shot.

http://nikonsro.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/d70.html

Is this your problem? If so, Nikon will repair it for free, even if it's out of warantee. :)

P.S. Please stop "shouting!" (Turn off caps lock!)

Camera uses time/date stamp of file to determine order, are these correct or do they show incorrect time? If not, then internal lithium battery needs replaced.

switch off the camera.Remove the battery from the camera,after two minutes reload the battery.Switch on ok?
If not, using the reset option you can correct it.
If not, if you have warranty leave it with seller

This is a known problem that is being repaired FREE of charge by Nikon. Go here for a form to fill out: http://www.nikonusa.com/email_images/nikonusa/service_advisory/d70.html