neilcrichton
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I've owned a 995 since 2001, added every possible accessory, and recently bought a second one on e-Bay. Didn't get used for several years, but I now use the two of them together for stereoscopic (3D) photos, and they work great.
This is a Nikon classic, the best of the swivel cameras, IMO. So versatile and feature-filled, you might be able to make a living with it. In fact, I did use it for a project of panoramic views, which turned out to be quite profitable. Using it nowadays, of course, it has its limitations. Low light performance is poor by modern standards, and ISO produces good results at 100 or 200, barely acceptable quality at 400, and 800 is terrible. Its "movie" performance is godawful. And of course there are some limitation with the small file size, although the lens and sensor are so good, you can get good enlargements beyond 8 x 10. I have a 14 x 17 on the wall which I blew up use Genuine Fractals, and you'd never guess it was made with a 3.2 MP camera. Colour is also excellent. Very easy to use. Very accurate focus and exposure. Oh, almost forgot its best feature – incomparable macro performance. Nearest focus is one centimeter, possibly even closer, but you can't take a photo when the camera is touching the subject. Never seen another camera since as good for macros.
Years from now, I will probably remember the 995 as my all-time favorite camera. Do wish Nikon had carried on the these swivel models. Imagine a 995 with a 12 MP sensor, HDR, and high ISO.
If someone wants a versatile and fun camera, these are available on e-Bay for a fraction of the original price.
Problems:
Poor low-light, high ISO quality. Otherwise, no problems at all. Wonderful camera.
This is a Nikon classic, the best of the swivel cameras, IMO. So versatile and feature-filled, you might be able to make a living with it. In fact, I did use it for a project of panoramic views, which turned out to be quite profitable. Using it nowadays, of course, it has its limitations. Low light performance is poor by modern standards, and ISO produces good results at 100 or 200, barely acceptable quality at 400, and 800 is terrible. Its "movie" performance is godawful. And of course there are some limitation with the small file size, although the lens and sensor are so good, you can get good enlargements beyond 8 x 10. I have a 14 x 17 on the wall which I blew up use Genuine Fractals, and you'd never guess it was made with a 3.2 MP camera. Colour is also excellent. Very easy to use. Very accurate focus and exposure. Oh, almost forgot its best feature – incomparable macro performance. Nearest focus is one centimeter, possibly even closer, but you can't take a photo when the camera is touching the subject. Never seen another camera since as good for macros.
Years from now, I will probably remember the 995 as my all-time favorite camera. Do wish Nikon had carried on the these swivel models. Imagine a 995 with a 12 MP sensor, HDR, and high ISO.
If someone wants a versatile and fun camera, these are available on e-Bay for a fraction of the original price.
Problems:
Poor low-light, high ISO quality. Otherwise, no problems at all. Wonderful camera.