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Post by philmco on Nov 1, 2005 8:40:02 GMT -5
Bill A nice F2 might do very well for you. The F3 and FM, while able to mount the older glass will have to be used in stop down mode. An F2 with the right finder on it will do do prefectly and you willhave one of the finest mechanical cameras ever built by Nikon (or anyone else for that matter). Phil
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Post by mayokevin on Nov 22, 2005 16:18:24 GMT -5
I just ordered an F3HP. I have the the F3 non HP now but the price was so cheap I had to grab it. I keep the MD4 on my F3's at all times it really makes the camera handle much better. The weight of the MD doesn't bother me.
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Post by doubs43 on Nov 25, 2005 1:55:37 GMT -5
Last week I went on vacation to Northern VA (Vienna) to visit family. I made a fatal mistake: I found out that Penn Camera was less than 3/4 of a mile away and just HAD to go see what they had! I came away with a beautiful Nikkormat FTn, late chrome model with the rubber tip on the advance lever and self-timer. I added a 105mm f/2.5 AI lens and a 135mm f/3.5 (mint condition) non-AI lens to the body.
Just what I needed........ yet ANOTHER lens mount system to buy for!!
Walker
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Post by GeneW on Jan 2, 2006 12:34:15 GMT -5
I'm a recent convert to Nikon. My past SLR systems have been Exacta, Pentax and Olympus OM, but I decided to have a Nikon fling and purchased a decent used F3HP with MD-4. Then I set about trading for and buying some used AI and AIS Nikkor primes. I've sold all my Zuikos but one to help finance the cutover. I really like the F3 -- wonderful balance to it and the VF is perfect for my eyes. I've acquired a good kit: 24/2.8, 28/2, 50/1.8, 105/2.5, 135/3.5 and 200/4. I'm a happy camper! Gene
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Post by sinedyar on Jan 2, 2006 13:16:58 GMT -5
Hi, Gene:
I was a Konica man who went to Nikon and have been very happy to have done so. Before getting my F5, I went with the F4 because it's good for both manual and autofocus lenses, and still use it as much or more than I do my F5.
Denis
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Post by GeneW on Jan 2, 2006 13:21:51 GMT -5
Hi Denis, two converts to Nikon! I'll bet both the F4 and F5 are great to use!
Gene
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Post by sinedyar on Jan 2, 2006 13:30:15 GMT -5
Gene:
I went with Nikon five or six years ago and have been very happy with them. I have have the FE2, F100, N60, N65, N80, and D100 and have been very pleased with them and the Nikon lenses I now have.
Denis
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Post by GeneW on Feb 20, 2006 17:10:47 GMT -5
Today I just received a black Nikon FM2 I traded for a black Olympus OM-1. It'll fit right in with my F3HP. Compared to the F3, the FM2 is such a small, lightweight body!
Gene
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Post by kamera on Feb 20, 2006 18:18:57 GMT -5
Gene,
I have 4 Nikons...EM, F3HP, F4s and N80...and they all fit nicely into my trend of shooting...plus a number of lenses, although mostly AF.
If(when) I go digital the mostl likely choice for me is Nikon.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by kiev4a on Feb 20, 2006 18:46:49 GMT -5
I've got the F3HP and a recently acquired F4 which I truly love (like it better than the F100 I had) and a really nice FM for "light work.
Today I received a long-anticipated lens -- a 20mm f2.8 Nikkor D lens. Never had a Nikkor 20mm before and I think it will get a lot of use as I like to shoot landscapes and architecture. Ron, like you, if I ever go digital it will be Nikon, which is why I got the AF D model of the 20mm. It seems to me the 20mm distorts near objects less than my 24mm did, but that may just be wishful thinking on my part.
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Post by kamera on Feb 20, 2006 19:21:00 GMT -5
Wayne,
I also really like the F4s...in fact better than my N80, which to me is just too-new-fangled...too many bells and whistles, if you will. When I got the N80, I chose it over the F100, but not for price. It felt a little more comfortable in my hands and I could reach the back switch easier with my small hands; plus it had the viewfinder grid available and the pop up flash which is easier if you just want a little fill rather than putting on my larger SB28 flash.
Various people told me I should have gotten the F5 instead of the old F4s...more adjustable thingys and faster AF. But I like the more simpler controls of the F4s and its AF os plenty fast for me doing scenics.
I do tend to use the N80 more when I am doing street or portraiture shots just so I can concentrate more on moving people subjects.
The F3HP is just a good old quality piece of equipment. And...there are still some supplies of them around...new, unused stock. But I did get a used one.
Many Nikoners slam the poor lil' ol' EM as a piece of junk. But it has a metal chassis and a rather strong polycarbonate body; and the E series lenses, although somewhat plasticy on the outside have the good quality internal optics. For an easy to carry and use light camera it is great IMO.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by Microdad on Feb 21, 2006 17:01:09 GMT -5
I've had a few Nikons and have been very pleased with them. The first was a 401 (european 4004) which was stolen at a wedding. I then bought an N70 which I still have, and also have a D70 I purchased last year. My wife has a Digital Rebel which is easier to use but doesn't have as much functionality as the Nikon.
To this day I have never needed service/repair to any Nikons that I've owned. The only heartburn I've had with them is that they come with a cheezy software program that lets you manipulate all file formats accept the raw files. The software needed to convert the raw files is included but as a 30 day demo. After that, the software is $100. You'd think that with the $$ you pay for a new Nikon they would include all needed software!
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