I just check my F601 last week. it is still working. The battery has been there for 5-6 yrs. good thing no leak yet.
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That is a good thing right?
I remember I once met a Japanese guy in Tokyo 2010. He worked for Nikon.
He said in the past they made cameras that were legends, but company did not really make money.
Now their aim is to make customers change camera once every year.
And he said the Sony APSC sensor has been the same for many models. Ha ha.
That is a good thing right?
I remember I once met a Japanese guy in Tokyo 2010. He worked for Nikon.
He said in the past they made cameras that were legends, but company did not really make money.
Now their aim is to make customers change camera once every year.
And he said the Sony APSC sensor has been the same for many models. Ha ha.
It's the same for many electronics company etc... Now, it's about making (tiny) differences to new products every cycle and tempt consumers into "upgrading" ever so often... HAHA :bsmilie:
Nikkornos said:
I use a hearing aid 1.4v batt along with some aluminium foil for my FTN. Meter reading is exactly the same as my FE
finally want to try film again! got myself this
wah! That's a pretty grand entrance to film! Welcome to (real) photography
agree with losheng and congrats on the fm2t! it's a beauty! now to pair it with a 50mm f1.2 ;p
wah! That's a pretty grand entrance to film! Welcome to (real) photography
thank u. i was actually hunting for a F2 but this FM2 deal is too good to pass, so i got it.. still looking for F2 though...
thanks. i am planning to use this body with the 100mm lens for portraits.. i have the om-1 with 50mm and 28mm.. no money to invest in more nikkor lenses..
the f2 is a beauty on its own. i really enjoy shooting with it. good luck in your hunt. you wouldn't regret it
finally want to try film again! got myself this
Nice, even tho I very much prefer black camera.
I shot with this lens last week, first time I used it after picking up my camera actually.
If I could poison you a little, you might wanna consider getting the legendary 105 f2.5
Nice, even tho I very much prefer black camera.
I shot with this lens last week, first time I used it after picking up my camera actually.
If I could poison you a little, you might wanna consider getting the legendary 105 f2.5
The 105 F2.5 is way too expensive for me. and i read reviews about my 100mm F2.8 and it wasnt a slouch also.. anyway, still havent finish shooting a roll of film with this camera and lens yet.. will try to finish by this weekend..
baa tanhaa said:The 105 F2.5 is way too expensive for me. and i read reviews about my 100mm F2.8 and it wasnt a slouch also.. anyway, still havent finish shooting a roll of film with this camera and lens yet.. will try to finish by this weekend..
Haha. I don't even know how much the 105/2.5 cost actually. A friend of mine gave me the Series E 100/2.8 actually, I'm loving what I'm seeing from this roll. Enjoy your cam!
canonmono said:
Are you looking for an auto or manual focus lens? For af, there's two main choices - 35mm f2 and the f1.8 (dx). If budget isn't an issue, there's the f1.4 afs. For manual focus, the more expensive ones would be the zeiss lenses and f1.4 ais versions. Cheaper would be the f2 ais version. They are all good lenses and really depends on your budget.
If money is not an issue, go for the zeiss
The Nikkor 35/f2 is pretty crappy, using a Nikkor 35/f2.8 now and I'm loving it. I used to think that fast lens=good lens, but thats not the case.
The old 35mm F2 AFD has a design issue, the aperture sticks and elements contaminated by the evaporated grease.
All the Nikon service repair knows this FCO (Field change order) and can fix it.
I had the same 35mm F2 AFD, 2 of them. I fixed them and the results are pretty decent.
I did not use the 35mm F2 MF.
Nikon F501 Nikkor 35mm F2 AFD
All the Nikon service repair knows this FCO (Field change order) and can fix it.
I had the same 35mm F2 AFD, 2 of them. I fixed them and the results are pretty decent.
I did not use the 35mm F2 MF.
Nikon F501 Nikkor 35mm F2 AFD
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Nikon F601 85mm 1.8 AFD
Camera worked pretty well. As I am getting older, AF and AE are important for me.
Fujifilm 400
Camera worked pretty well. As I am getting older, AF and AE are important for me.
Fujifilm 400
If I could poison you a little, you might wanna consider getting the legendary 105 f2.5
This was taken about 13 or 14 years ago. Rescanned and found lots of dust, need some work.
Nikon F90x 105mm F2.5
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I have stopped using all the MF Nikon cameras.
Reason: age, slowness, eye sight dropping, old flower eyes.
Nikon F2, F3, FM, FM2/T all belong to yesteryear category.
The F501 is light and very reliable. My usual setup now.
The F601 has built in flash and very handy. Same AF as F801.
If raining, L35AW can be used.
Current setup:
F501 + 24mm F2.8 / 17.5mm F3.5 Tokina
F501 + 28mm F2 AIS / 28mm F1.8 AF Sigma
F501 + 35mm F2 AFD
F601 + 58mm F1.4 Voitlander
F601 + 85mm F1.8 AFD
F501 + 105mm F2.5
F801 + 180mm F2.8 AFD
Reason: age, slowness, eye sight dropping, old flower eyes.
Nikon F2, F3, FM, FM2/T all belong to yesteryear category.
The F501 is light and very reliable. My usual setup now.
The F601 has built in flash and very handy. Same AF as F801.
If raining, L35AW can be used.
Current setup:
F501 + 24mm F2.8 / 17.5mm F3.5 Tokina
F501 + 28mm F2 AIS / 28mm F1.8 AF Sigma
F501 + 35mm F2 AFD
F601 + 58mm F1.4 Voitlander
F601 + 85mm F1.8 AFD
F501 + 105mm F2.5
F801 + 180mm F2.8 AFD
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