The slightly older version, the Nikon D70, was my first DSLR purchase. I am still not sure what you get for the "s"!
I am extremely pleased with this camera but then I have nothing to directly compare it with.
I currently pair it with a Sigma 80-400mm lens and also my Nikon scope via the Nikon attachment .... details on my website.
Some of the results can be seen in the WAB
Gallery and again on my website.
I am not sure how much this helps and I recall that when I was considering my options, there were definite Nikon loyalists and definite Canon loyalists which all makes things very confusing.
Whatever you choose, I wish you luck .... just make sure we see the results in the
Gallery!
Richard