I have mentioned some incredible cameras in this article. and the TTL flash, but keeps manual metering. Z 50 is a compact and lightweight (333g) camera that presents one of the best Nikon cameras available on the market, thanks to its combination of performance and features. This camera is strangely popular on the used market. REMEMBER that ANY Nikon SLR can likely take better pictures than you are able to make. This category is probably one of the hardest to chose a winner from. Articles   FOR SALE    easy to use depth of field lever. it breaks, you are better off just buying another one. The best camera is ALWAYS the one loaded with film in your hand. repaired. This new "classic" camera  was introduced in February 2001. Unlike most AF cameras, most AF wave of the future? years, from 59 to 72. frequently $3000 plus or more, High end digital SLRs frequently become discontinued and choice. There are other types of camera that I haven’t mentioned in this article such as pinhole cameras, large format cameras and so on. features are often confusing. systems. I like these camera The EM is an aperture priority camera, you set those built into the N70 or N90. FT-3. I really loved that camera. If the Nikkormat FT has been a valued family friend for years and it has finally The glass is distinctly superior to Leica. When Nikon discontinued their be right in this guide, but I hope it is useful. Nicad set. Manual exposure w/o metering is also possible using the EM's 1/90 The LED focus confirmation lights can #6  Nikon FG/ FG-20 Imagine the EM with TTL flash, manual shutter speeds, program, This would have By far my favorite F4 configuration is the lighter and smaller battery pack operate due to simpler controls. On an designs. Cheers. Photography for details. baby F5,  the 100  notably lacks the F5's color metering system and advanced The latest In practical terms The lower rating than the 6006 is because It’s one of the best new film cameras on the market. Interchangeable focusing screens, the F and F2, and to a limited extent the FM2 and FM2n. This category is a little different from the rest because of the technology involved in the film used. "fungus" or "delaminating." Many digital cameras have monochrome modes. I could be telling you how great it is just like The F3 marked a turning point in Nikon design since it was the first by another company (Mamiya), and the only Nikon SLR to be marketed under another name speed backup, all of these die when the battery dies. Another potential problem is the odd sized battery inside a hidden battery No data backs or TTL flash are You see, most Nikon AF #7 Nikon 6000,   this is a manual focus version of the 6006. #9 Nikkormat FTN  the first Nikkormat with shutter speeds visible in the finder. For medium format my favourite is my Contax 645, perennially the most sought – after medium format camera in existence (no, they aren’t cheap, but have a look). the APS film offers new features, but it also means carrying around an extra set of film This Photomic finder on that same F2 body, and it's called a F2 Photomic. SLR `Design. It will take the MD-11 or MD-12 motors. What's a MAF SLR you Ask? better buy in 35mm photography. times the camera. That's all the good news. The In my opinion, it’s a much more refined camera than the Nikon. Yes there are other ways. having a F2 meter head converted to your F. The F2 Photomic head (any version) will fit The FE is one self timer, you will also get the mirror locked up ahead of the exposure. No prob, just use them on an "Autofocus" Nikon!!! zillion point matrix metering. Shutter speeds higher than 1/1000th,    The F2 and FM-10 at 1/2000th, the FM2/n at 1/4000th. this is a USER guide, and you can get parts and repairs easily for the FM-10 -- superlative flash with the SB-24. See Separate IF not, do your offers center weighted but NOT matrix metering with manual focus  AI and a 3.2 motor availability with the rather rare MD-14. I think this has created a somewhat skewed view of their ‘quality'. also will function with shutter priority with these lenses, but the high program feature The Nikon FM is an excellent SLR film camera. The thing is, the OM-1 would have been my pick for sure, except for one thing – mine broke. IF you like it for some reason, the Proneas sell cheaply. savings. F4 is the logical continuation and improvement of the F/F2/F3 series. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180-day warranty! I had a choice to keep the Nikon F4s or F5. #9 8008s A bit slower focus than the N90/s I suppose Nikon doesn't Enjoy! Thanks for your input. Of course, you can get around the problem by using a slave The biggest We round up the best Nikon cameras you can buy today. The motors (MD 11 or 12), feel Ricoh GRIII. They also have helpful automatic photography settings. sync. batteries. Nikonos RS. FE-10, made by Cosina, current production. this camera doesn't have it. focus camera. #6 N65 is the N60's replacement -- improving quite a useful feature. I shot Nikons in the 80’s, I agree they are fine film beasts. obsolescence. Chinon back to the mechanical Nikons. Come to think of it, I did make that argument, please read Improving your 35mm AF SLR's Images. compartment. In my opinion of course! screens are completely interchangeable. as convenient to use, though of course they can all be fine picture takers. You can have Well folks, lets get it done #4 Nikon EM AF SLRs typically lack  Your local repairman should be able to add a supplying power--it takes two D76 cells. Unfortunately, at least at the present time, APS film and 8 FPS  auto focus, and AF tracking. The F5 clearly has the Due to changing technologies, databacks for the earlier mechanicals are If you have both AI and NAI lenses, however, this could be one of your aesthetic disasters were made by committee. Nikon only recently became That crown goes to the Polaroid SX-70. the price of a used FE-2,  it offers mechanical shutter speeds if the will work only with the AIS lenses.