How many Nikon F4 user over here?

[desmondwong]

yeah..... i think if FPS is not an issue, then it's up to personal preference...

 

[Fundee]

still have my f4 with me......really sexy camera....

 

[Ian]

Originally posted by desmondwong
other than the advantage of using an MN-20 and a higher shooting rate, which i doubt i'd use anyway, any other advantage of getting the MB-23 over the MB-21?

There's several advantages to the MB-21 over the MB-20, though in a lot of cases these won't apply to many amateurs.

1) Increased body weight and mass of the MB-21/23 balances the body better with the heavier zooms like the AFS 17-35, 28-70, 80-200 and with any of the long Nikkor primes (except the 300/4 which is a lightweight).

2) Vertical grip. It works quite well, though it's limited to a shutter release button (and associated functions) plus locking ring for enabling/disabling the release.

3) Additional power supplied to the camera. This does become noticable when using AFS superteles, in particular shooting long sports sessions.

There's one long term advantage of the MB-23 though, reduced operating costs over a period of several years if shooting professionally and using a fair amount of film.

 

[ralphii82sg]

Originally posted by Fundee
still have my f4 with me......really sexy camera....

i totally agree with fundee here...the dials and the body itself....totally sexy and attractive... can't compare to the f5 in terms of performance(maybe?) but its more appealing in terms of appearance...

;p

 

[desmondwong]

Originally posted by Ian
1) Increased body weight and mass of the MB-21/23 balances the body better ..........

2) Vertical grip........

i think these are the 2 reasons why i'm looking for either the Mb-21 or 23....

 

[Ian]

Originally posted by ralphii82sg
i totally agree with fundee here...the dials and the body itself....totally sexy and attractive... can't compare to the f5 in terms of performance(maybe?) but its more appealing in terms of appearance...
;p

I agree, the F4 is a more sexy looking camera and has definate advantages in use over the F5 as it's ergonomics (grip in partucular) is a bit more comfy for my hands. However there's two partucular features where the F4 slays the F5, namely, matrix metering with AIS lenses and the film rewind system.

However, with a bit of adjusting in photosecretary the F5 offers a range of performance enhancements that the F4 just can't come close to.

Either way, both are very capable cameras in the right hands.

 

[extreme2]

Nikon F4 owner in ClubSnap:

1. extreme2
2. panz
3. Minimalis
4. desmondwong
5. Fundee
6. skf (Ex)
7. Ian (Ex)

 

[Ian]

Originally posted by extreme2
Nikon F4 owner in ClubSnap:

6. skf (Ex)
7. Ian (Ex)

Yep and not an Ex owner/user by choice either. (grumbles something about bloody theiving ba$tards breaking in to my house ... kill murder, maime)

 

[kh_drew]

Originally posted by extreme2
DieHard Nikon F4 user... kindly fall-in....

Anyone has the instruction booklet? Looking to buy, if not photocopy one. I know the camera is more or less fool-proof but just like to read it (bought mine w/o one).

andrew

 

[desmondwong]

hmmmm..... same case for me..... having the instruction manual would be good too..

 

[extreme2]

Originally posted by kh_drew


Anyone has the instruction booklet? Looking to buy, if not photocopy one. I know the camera is more or less fool-proof but just like to read it (bought mine w/o one).

andrew

I have the PDF version... quality not as good as the physical item, but readable.

Let me know if you need, its about 4.5mb. FREE for F4 user.

 

[panz]

i've got the printed version. Anybody who wants to photocopy can pm me. BTW, I think camera workshop does have spare copies.

 

[kh_drew]

Originally posted by panz
i've got the printed version. Anybody who wants to photocopy can pm me. BTW, I think camera workshop does have spare copies.

thanks to all who replied. will try TCW first, if not maybe get it from you at next SEED.

andrew

 

[desmondwong]

Originally posted by extreme2


I have the PDF version... quality not as good as the physical item, but readable.

Let me know if you need, its about 4.5mb. FREE for F4 user.

is it possible for you to e-mail me @ desmond_wong@pacific.net.sg? i think pac net's mail limit is 5 mb right?

 

[extreme2]

Originally posted by desmondwong


is it possible for you to e-mail me @ desmond_wong@pacific.net.sg? i think pac net's mail limit is 5 mb right?

Sent...abt 4mb after Zip :devil:

 

[desmondwong]

great! got it already.... thanx a lot......

 

[kh_drew]

for those who are still interested, there's a pdf file of the instruction book available for download at

http://24.237.160.4/files/photography/Nikon/Manuals/F4Book/

andrew

 

[extreme2]

Originally posted by kh_drew
for those who are still interested, there's a pdf file of the instruction book available for download at

http://24.237.160.4/files/photography/Nikon/Manuals/F4Book/

andrew

You also found the site.

 

[kh_drew]

yah, managed to find it but the print-outs not that good. TCW had one which they kindly gave it to me FOC. :bsmilie:

andrew

 

[desmondwong]

wah....... FOC

btw, did you see any MB-21's or 23's at TCW?