Nikon F6: Film Lives On Yeah!!!

[wizard_de_weird]

Any one got any idea when the F6 is available locally???

 

[szekiat]

i wonder how silent it will be really. Leica M anyone?

 

[Coney Dog]

Just of out curiosity, if F6 is launched, does it spell the end of production for F5? :think:

 

[sykestang]

Just of out curiosity, if F6 is launched, does it spell the end of production for F5? :think:

Yes... this has always been Nikon strategy. Anyway F5 been around in the market for abt 9-10yrs by the time F6 is out. If you follow Nikon closely, they release a professional 'F' model almost every 10yrs.

Hmmm... come to think of it, 3D color matrix, 1% Spot Metering, etc is 10yrs ago technology. Till now the other brand still can't come close and have these 2 technology incorporated in their flagship camera. So who says Nikon's camera is not as hi-tech as the other brand ??? :think:

 

[Coney Dog]

Better buy the F5 before it runs out he he

 

[james m]

Just of out curiosity, if F6 is launched, does it spell the end of production for F5? :think:

and from what I have heard this is also killing off not only the F5 but the F100 as well.

Both the F100 and F5 have been very hard to get hold of in Australia over the last few months and could be why Maxwells have no stock of both.

I had my F100 stolen about 6 weeks ago and they can't get a F100 for me so I might have to take a F6 instead

 

[aaronng]

Hi James,

I'm in Sydney too! When you get the F6, remember to give us your review on it.

Aaron

 

[USM]

I will definitely put the F6 as my next buying list.

Nikon launched the F5 in 1996 for around $2,800-$3,000. After 8 donkey years, they have finally announced a replacement model aka F6.

Given the 2nd hand market is still selling the F5 in the range of $1,750-$2,000, this means that the depreciation of F5 is around $150 on average per year. ;p

Compared this phenomenon to other brands, you cannot find such a good deal. Other brands come out new SLR or DSLR in half yearly or yearly, so the product life cycle is very short. Hence the depreciation is much higher.

Nikon is simply made to last! :thumbsup: :devil: