Film body advice

[Gymrat76]

Hi,

Can I still use VR with the F80? Not very sure on this one..

Oops, sorry that was me, forgot to log out of kate's account

 

[espn]

Oops, sorry that was me, forgot to log out of kate's account

I know ;p Hehe.

Let me know, I can loan you my F80 to try it out. But this weekend is out

 

[KNIGHT ONG]

Oops, sorry that was me, forgot to log out of kate's account

:nono: :nono: :nono:

I am amazed earlier she asked such a question ?? :bsmilie:

 

[Gymrat76]

Which G lens are you refering to? If its a DX lens then forget about using it on a film body as you'll get vignetting at most apertures.

If you're really interested in getting into film...I'd honestly recommend a second hand FM2n or the FM3a with 3, second hand manual primes that won't burn a very large hole in your pocket.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Shah

Hi Shah,

One of the lenses I use most of the time is my AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G. It would be a shame if I got a body that didn't allow me to utilize this piece of glass. I had considered getting a FM2 or FM3, but dropped the idea because I shoot with my 70-200 around 50-60% of the time.

 

[KNIGHT ONG]

Hi Shah,

One of the lenses I use most of the time is my AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G. It would be a shame if I got a body that didn't allow me to utilize this piece of glass. I had considered getting a FM2 or FM3, but dropped the idea because I shoot with my 70-200 around 50-60% of the time.

Luckily you drops the idea, the VR is a G lens .. :sweat:

 

[Gymrat76]

Can I propose another solution?

F6

Brother, I no moolah for F6 lar

 

[Gymrat76]

Luckily you drops the idea, the VR is a G lens .. :sweat:

Ya lor, if got aperture ring I can still live without AF and VR, but...

 

[zmwang]

If for 70-200G, no point of getting the F80 leh, can not give you good balance.

 

[espn]

If for 70-200G, no point of getting the F80 leh, can not give you good balance.

His current D70 also sama sama like F80 what :sticktong hehehe.

 

[Gymrat76]

Actually, am I right to say (based on what I've read so far) that the F5's torque is so strong that it'll wear out lenses a lot faster? :bigeyes:

 

[Gymrat76]

I know ;p Hehe.

Let me know, I can loan you my F80 to try it out. But this weekend is out

Hmmm, an interesting offer. I'll let you know, thanks!

 

[espn]

Third party lenses mostly, I think Ian did comment on this in a few posts. He had some glasses dying from the torque of the F5.

Do check with Ian.

 

[MooEy]

aiyo, got dslr liao still wan film slr for wat. sell ur d70, and start browsing those d2h/d2x brouchures la. anyway, if u just wan play with film, a f80 will suffice la. since u will be bored of film anyway.

~MooEy~

 

[espn]

aiyo, got dslr liao still wan film slr for wat. sell ur d70, and start browsing those d2h/d2x brouchures la. anyway, if u just wan play with film, a f80 will suffice la. since u will be bored of film anyway.

~MooEy~

Let's just keep to the topic and advise accordingly and not make sweeping remarks. Else it will go out of topic very fast.

And btw, I never got bored of film. The colours are soooo rich on slides.

 

[KNIGHT ONG]

And btw, I never got bored of film. The colours are soooo rich on slides.

I second that ... and that's why I still keep my MF SLRs ... :bsmilie: and recently brought over an F5 only AF SLR from my friend .... :sweat:

 

[Ansel]

sorry
I not nikonian
I human being and don't classify myself to camera brand

Haha....and yet you call yourself ricohflex ?

Sorry, just can't help this one.

Anyway, my advice to you rat, is to get the F100. TCW has got a tonne of them right now going for ard $1.5k with the vertical grip. I believe you can bargain some more.

 

[Gymrat76]

Haha....and yet you call yourself ricohflex ?

Sorry, just can't help this one.

Anyway, my advice to you rat, is to get the F100. TCW has got a tonne of them right now going for ard $1.5k with the vertical grip. I believe you can bargain some more.

Hey Ansel... thanks, will check TCW out.. but for $1.5k couldn't I get a second hand F5 already? :dunno:

 

[jbma]

This is my personal preference only. F5 is my choice. :thumbsup:

 

[icarus]

Hey Ansel... thanks, will check TCW out.. but for $1.5k couldn't I get a second hand F5 already? :dunno:

I think Kira is selling one F5 at a super low price in B&S forum... go look for it~
F5s at TCW will cost about $1700 - $2xxx.... :lovegrin:

 

[Gymrat76]

I think Kira is selling one F5 at a super low price in B&S forum... go look for it~
F5s at TCW will cost about $1700 - $2xxx.... :lovegrin:

Thanks icarus, but I'm not buying one yet. Need to carefully consider my options and to save up for one else I'll get :hammer:

Anyone else have experience with these two cameras? In particular, I'm curious about the F5s reputation of "eating up lenses"..