which good nikon film camera to buy?

[JBLanteigne]

I don't own any film body and I would like to take pictures with one.. I don't know much about the Nikon film bodies.. could someone refer me to a good website? I couldn't google anything worthy.. I'm looking for a site where I could compare some models..

And.. do you have any suggestion of a good body to use my lenses on?

Thanks.
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 20mm f/1.8

 

[sillyconguru]

could someone refer me to a good website?

Probably the best source of information on Nikon cameras....

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/slrmain8090.htm

 

[billswright]

Try Ken rockwell.com

 

[billswright]

great price/performer is f4...................

 

[Jerry Fisher]

I have a Nion FE (metal body) sitting waiting for a good home.

 

[JBLanteigne]

Thanks a lot!
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 20mm f/1.8

 

[ffnikclif]

F6------Perhaps best Nikon Film camera.

Good luck,

Fred

 

[carlos roncatti]

to spend.The F5 and F6 (as quoted above) are more expensive and excellent cameras. But for an old (also excellent) film camera you can take a look at the FM2. Excellent and cheaper.

I don't own any film body and I would like to take pictures with
one.. I don't know much about the Nikon film bodies.. could someone
refer me to a good website? I couldn't google anything worthy.. I'm
looking for a site where I could compare some models..

And.. do you have any suggestion of a good body to use my lenses on?

Thanks.
--
Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 20mm f/1.8

--
Carlos Roncatti Bomfim

 

[Vertigon]

What about an F80s? Even F100 considering prices these days.

 

[JBLanteigne]

Yes, I'm not going to buy the F6... If I had a budget for D300 + F6, I think I would have bought the D700 instead.

I'm surprised by the features on the F6.. it's nice I don't think I need that many features.

I'll probably look for an used F100 or F80.. I saw some very very cheap F70. Does the F70 auto-focus?
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 20mm f/1.8

 

[Jestev]

Yes, I'm not going to buy the F6... If I had a budget for D300 + F6,
I think I would have bought the D700 instead.

I'm surprised by the features on the F6.. it's nice I don't think I
need that many features.

I'll probably look for an used F100 or F80.. I saw some very very
cheap F70. Does the F70 auto-focus?
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 20mm f/1.8

I have the N70 (the name of the F70 in the US), and it's a great camera. Yes, it does AF. Really great camera and your lenses will work on it (as long as the Sigma 20mm you've got in your signature is the DG version).

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Nikon D300/D50/N70/N6006 - See profile for all equipment
http://www.pbase.com/jestev

 

[Crabby Guy]

The F100 is very much like the D200/300 in weight, feel, and controls. Highly recommended, although its ability to autofocus older lenses very quickly is less capable than the D200. It's also very sturdy and I'll keep mine forever. Refurbished would be best, but something that has been used occasionally second best.

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Adrian

 

[JBLanteigne]

I'll probably see between the F100 and N80 or N70...

and yes, my sigma 20mm works on full frame bodies.. however I'm not sure if the results would be exceptionnaly good since it's not the sharpest of the lens.
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 20mm f/1.8

 

[PinHeadPhotography]

You know what, I put my D80, and D70 down just to learn film. I was told for learner like myself that FM10 would be perfect. And to be all honest. I love the damn thing. I lug it around with me, I bought the 35mm zoom lense and I also carry my 28mm prime with me. I started to develop some of the pictures and I won't show them on here till I actually get it corrected.

How can I show off if it ain't that good? Hehe.

Good luck.
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I won't be shooting digital for 3 months. Shooting film for now, and learning to develop my own!

 

[johnparas11zenfoliodotcom]

nikon N90s!
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http://www.johnparas11.zenfolio.com

 

[Les Olson]

Thom Hogan still has all his film reviews up at http://bythom.com/nikon.htm
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'Tell me Mr Clarke, have you ever heard of Bishop Barclay?'
'Of course I have. His brother used to be captain of India.'

 

[Vertigon]

Pinhead I think you've made one of the smartest moves anyone could. There's alot more thought and care that goes into a shot when you know your wasting film on a roll and you have to take the time and spend money to develop it. I think anyone with a solid film background has it made, especially with the low cost of film gear now and I don't care what anyone says, dollar for dollar film still prints better than data. When you get past 35mm the benefits for film shooters become extremely great!

 

[jaxe]

I found the F50, F70 and F90 terrible cameras... although I didn't own one of them. They have something of a eighties gadget in terms of feel and functionality. IMHO the F6, F5, F100 and F80 are the best choices. The way you handle them is pretty similar to a D70, Dx and Dxxx. The F6/F5 are workhorses for pro's, but you can probably find them at good prices nowadays. The F100 was usually used by pro's (as backup) or by serious amateurs. I had a F80 and loved it. Build is excellent (it survived many many backpack trips) controls are straightforward and it is lightweight compared to the previous ones. I think you can find one in good condition for about 100-150€. I think the F80 was called N80 in the US, not sure about the F50, 70 & 90.

 

[moldcore]

I’d go with the F100, it’s the best buy, can be had for less than $250 in some markets. I Gave away my N80 a few years back to a student and I don’t miss it. The F100 is weather sealed and built like a tank. The F5&6’s are nice but still overpriced. F4s won’t activate the VR on lenses. Check out the lens compatibility here:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

I also have a N8008 that had never been used that was given to me by a friend years ago who couldn’t figure it out. I put in fresh batteries and a roll this year but never finished it to see the results but it did appear to work fine.

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D80, D40, F100, 50mm 1.4, 18-200 VR, 70-300 VR, 60mm 2.8, 24-85mm 2.8-4, Sigma 10-20, Sigma 150mm 2.8 Macro, SB800, SB600

 

[DIM POL]

F6, the one and only in film SLRs!