Best value autofocus fullframe nikon lenses nikon slr lens. Exposure modes programmed auto, flexible program, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual picture format 24mm x 36mm standard 35mm film format. Get the best deals on canon auto focus slr film cameras when you shop the largest. Autofocus system includes multicam 2000 af sensor module, with advanced highspeed, highprecision 11area af system with 9 crosstype af sensors. Having used manual focus so far this is a change and with n8008s i must admit it is a pleasent change. Prepare your darkroom and check out the nikon analog camera lineup, ranging from manual models to models with autofocus. Dan k is back, with a great rundown of the best manual film slrs. Come and read, maybe you will learn something new, maybe you will have something to share.
New listingnikon f6 35mm slr film camera body only, excellent condition, nikon usa model it has been well take care of and very rarely used. The control layout is quite well thought out with a single control dial which falls neatly under the thumb when holding the camera to the eye, and an informative display in the viewfinder. Until nikon introduced the d1 camera, digital cameras were generally perceived as producing low quality and resolution pictures, they were of little interest to most professional photographers, the nikon d1 slr. Nikon f801 is a 35mm film slr autofocus electronic camera, manufactured by nikon corporation, japan and produced between 19881991. They also have great easy to use depth of field lever. When canon switched to autofocus for its film cameras, it introduced an entirely new lens mount the electronic ef mount and essentially abandoned its manual focus fd mount. Nikon slr cameras offering auto focus have a builtin autofocus sensor that will work only when lenses are in use. Since autofocus functionality depends on what camera type and model you are using, i obviously cannot go over all available af modes, so i will only go through a couple of examples. Below, hopefully an easy to use chart that should provide an answer for most nikon slr cameras currently in use. Remember when your old film slr felt too heavy to carry around.
Nikon slr auto focus film cameras photographic hardware. The n8008 bridged the gap between the nikon f3 and f4, the n90 the gap between the f4 and f5, and in 1999 the nikon f100 would link the. Nikon n5005 is an integralmotor autofocus 35mm film slr camera made by nikon and produced between 199194 with quantity of 64. Designed for budding photographers who want to advance their creative potential, the nikon n75 autofocus slr camera integrates sophisticated new advanced technology with nikons intuitive design. Ive used many flagship class cameras including both film and digital, but no one can bear comparison with nikon f6. There are lots of very good film slrs out there and the pro ones hold. The nikon f501 sold in north america as the n2020 was the first successful autofocus slr camera sold by the nikon corporation beginning in 1986. What are some of the best values among all nikon autofocus fullframe lenses, older and newer. Unlike most af cameras, most af nikons take most of the older manual focus lenses.
This page makes it easy to shop for nikon digital bodies and nikkor lenses. The great news is that the f6 is the only nikon film slr in 20 years to give matrix metering with manual focus lenses. But the groundbreaking technology of the late nineties had nothing to do with film photography. Jun 01, 2001 walk into a well stocked photo dealer, or scan our mailorder ads, and youll be overwhelmed by the sheer number of cameras available today.
The nikon f6 is nikons flagship film camera that includes the latest nikon advances such as the 11area af system for exceptionally highspeed autofocus operation with outstanding accuracy, and the creative lighting system for incomparable flash photography. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. Best value autofocus fullframe nikon lenses nikon slr. But that doesnt mean the f100 wasnt also a new direction for nikons film cameras. And they need to be able to select and deliver those images to the market faster than anyone else. The nikon system of digital single lens reflex slr bodies and lenses is a popular choice among serious photographers worldwide. This technology converts traveling waves into rotational energy to focus the optics. The nikon f6 is the superb culmination of so many years of nikon innovation in one, jawdropping, dropdead perfect 35mm film camera. Kleinbeeldspiegelreflexcamera f6 nikon f6 35mm camera. Id love to hear based on your experience and your own subjective definition of what best value really means. This mode automatically tracks subject movement and acquires focus during video recording.
The nikon f601 is a medium size, medium weight, autofocus slr camera. In addition, used lens adapters are available to crossmount lenses from different manufacturers. It has only had about a dozen rolls of film run through it. My not so objective user nikon film slr buying guide.
Nikon imaging products dslr camera basics autofocus. Nikon the first producer of a professional 35mm auto focus slr film camera. Get the best deals on nikon auto focus slr film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Nikon f4s autofocus camera body wnikon mb21 motor drive in good working condition product information package dimensions 8. Unlike the past 40 years, as of 2005 all the nikon af film cameras n55. In this article, i will teach you everything i know about focus modes on modern dslrs. Proven, accurate and versatile, this center weighted meter will guide you in taking photos with excellent exposure. The nikon f4 is a 35 mm autofocus af single lens reflex slr film camera, introduced in 1988 as the next generation in nikon s line of f series professional cameras. Dan ks top 10 manual film slrs japan camera hunter. Mechanical innovations offer superb stability and durability, and enable quiet operation. What is the advantage of autofocus at f8 and which dslr cameras support it. It could be an older lens thats only a couple hundred bucks.
However, with special adapters, dslr cameras will accept slr lenses, but forego some of the automated features built into dslr lenses. Feb 04, 2015 the f6 released in 2004 showed a marked difference in who nikon aimed their professional 35mm slrs at, rather than the photo journalist market, which by that point had converted to digital, the f6. Type of camera integral motor autofocus 35mm slr single lens reflex camera with electronically controlled focalplane shutter. All afd, afg, afi, afs and af vr nikkor lenses provide full af and metering operation. The nikon f501 was the first successful autofocus slr camera sold by the nikon corporation beginning in 1986. The polaroid sx70 sonar onestep was the first autofocus single lens reflex camera, released in 1978. Even when confining the search to 35mm slrs, youll find over 70 listed in shutterbugs photography buyers guide. The nikon cameras have horizontal and crosstype autofocus sensors. It includes the original strap, f6 logo lens mount cover, manual, and paperwork. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Mar 29, 2017 a look at a nikon f5, one of the top professional slr cameras of the mid 1990s to mid 2000s. Want an uptodate body for your old manual focus lenses. Buy nikon auto focus slr film cameras and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Most impressive technically are the 45 point autofocus system with seven crosstype sensors, substantially upgraded eye controlled focus point selection ecf, and highspeed tracking focus capable of keeping up with a 7 fps film advance rate, when the optional pbe2 booster is used. The next stop on our photographic voyage takes us on a 50 minute drive south, and brings us to shinagawa, tokyo. Nas nikon acquisition syndrome kicks in and hits you hard. A nearly identical, albeit manual focus version, called the nikon f301 was also available. While we try to ensure that the information here is up to date, we advise getting in touch with the retailers prior to. Dan k is back, with a great rundown of the best manual film slr s. If you are new to film and looking for an slr guide, this would be a great start.
On my d200, a custom setting lets you use the func button to enter a lens focal length and maximum aperture using the two command dials. With most nikon autofocus slrs, the term autofocus is kind of misleading because it leaves out manual focus. Nikon n80 35mm slr autofocus camera kit with nikon 2880mm sign in to comment. If you want the best manual focus nikon slr, this is it. Refined to a degree that is hard to match in film slrs, it provides a highspeed, highquality performance. The nikon f6 is nikon s flagship film camera that includes the latest nikon advances such as the 11area af system for exceptionally highspeed autofocus operation with outstanding accuracy, and the creative lighting system for incomparable flash photography. For decades, nikon had a habit of bridging their professional single lens reflex camera releases with a lowerspec, enthusiastlevel slr camera. I mention the meta35 data upload tool, a dedicated video on that will follow. A nearly identical, albeit manual focus version, called the nikon f301 n2000 in north america was also available.
Focus speed, metering, ergonomics, even shutter sound, everything is just incredibly perfect. Also includes four af area modes such as single area af, dynamic af with focus tracking and lockon, closest subject priority dynamic af and group dynamic af. Except that the d40, d40x and d60 cant autofocus with it neither can the f3, there is no reason not to own one of these, unless you opt for the twice as expensive 50mm f1. Nikon f601 autofocus 35mm slr camera simon hawketts photo. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. What is the advantage of autofocus at f8 and which dslr. The newer fulltime servo af mode, also known as aff, was introduced by nikon on such dslrs like nikon d3100 and nikon d7000, specifically for recording video in live view mode.
And nikon s proprietary 3d color matrix metering system has been further refined for. The n75 offers an extensive set of new and intelligent features, including an easytoaccess threemode focus area selector switch. But how to tell for sure if that object of your desire will work, and how, on your current nikon digital or film slr camera body. It uses highly accurate matrix metering, auto focuses and has multiple focus modes, can use afd, g, and vr lenses. The newest nikon advancement would arrive on shelves that year in the form of nikons first pro digital slr, the d1. With industrial design by giorgetto giugiaro, the f4 was the first professional nikon to feature a practical autofocus system. Subsequent models in the consumer line included the nikon f401, nikon f601, and nikon f801 f801s. Nikon f601 autofocus 35mm slr camera simon hawketts. A key benefit of this increased autofocus sensitivity is when using teleconverters. My canon g12 seems puny in comparison and my nikon d5100s like a crackerjack toy as. The camera to lens compatibility chart has been updated 12jan2016 with the latest additions to the nikon lineup, the d5 pro fx dslr and the long awaited d500, the dx successor of the beloved d300d300s.
Consumer level nikon digital slr cameras are designed without builtin focus motors, which allow them to be smaller and lighter than the larger, more professional models. This is in the horizontal orientation of the camera. The pentax mef, which used focus sensors in the camera body coupled with a motorized lens, became the first autofocus 35 mm slr in 1981. Among its products are nikkor imaging lenses for fmount cameras, large format photography, photographic enlargers, and other applications, the nikon fseries of 35 mm film slr cameras, the nikon dseries of digital slr cameras, the coolpix series of compact digital cameras, and the nikonos series of underwater film. Older fmount lenses designed for film cameras will work on modern slr or dslr cameras with some limitations, typically not providing autofocus or automatic aperture setting. Nikons first slr with integralmotor offering auto film winding at up to 2.
The fm10 is a film based, manual slr camera that uses 35mm film. As i have a few lenses, all of which are the newer types i would like to know how does one use it on and f series nikon. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. For instance, older nikon film lenses are interchangeable with used lenses manufactured only by vivitar. Get the best deals on nikon auto focus slr film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at.
Nikon s new d6 flagship fxformat d slr camera gives them exactly that, combining a new, higherdensity af system and expeed 6 imageprocessing engine with improved postshooting workflow and the proven ruggedness of the d5. Get the best deals on nikon auto focus slr film cameras when you shop the. We list everything you need to know price, lens compatibility, iso range, speedlight control, power, you name it. The best autofocus dslr recommendation is the nikon d750. Nikon began looking into electronic imaging around the middle of 1979. Nikon f6, autofocus, probably the best 35mm film slr that will ever be made. Nikon d810 fujifilm xt2 nikon af nikkor 35mm f2d nikon af nikkor. Originally the fm2 had a 1200th flash this was replaced with the fm2n with a 1250th flash sync. This guide gives beginners a grasp of the basics with easytounderstand explanations of the features and design of digital single lens reflex cameras. It is among nikon s fastest lenses, and covers film and the full fx frame. Our extensive comparison chart will provide you with the quick overview of nikon film camera bodies.
Minolta did the same thing when it switched from its manual focus sr mount in favor of the electronic maxxum mount. Canon eos a2 autofocus slr 35mm film camera, black ex. Nikon slr film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The sixth generation in the acclaimed nikon f series, the nikon f6 is accordingly top of the line. This guide gives beginners a grasp of the basics with easytounderstand explanations of the features and design of digital single lens reflex. Presuming youre set on a 35mm film camera here goes. Consumer dslrs that do not incorporate a builtin focus motor, therefore need to use an afs or afp nikkor lens to get the full autofocus capabilities from the lens.
Here we find nikon and their f3 professional camera, the quintessential manualfocus slr from that companys long history of excellent cameras. A hipsters guide to eos film cameras every other shot. Nikon s advanced exposure metering system includes 3d color matrix metering with improved algorithm, a flexible center weighted metering and spot metering corresponding to any of the 11 selected focus areas. Easy to verify by holding the camera in a landscape mode position and focusing in low light on a picture frame and see on what sections, horizontal or vertical the camera can focus on and on which sections it fails to focus. And nikons proprietary 3d color matrix metering system has been further refined for improved accuracy in scene reading. The f6 is a professional slr camera that draws on a heritage of renowned nikon film cameras.
I know they can be used as hey are all on the f mount, but how does one go about adjusting the aperture of the lens as the. On several nikon dslr camera bodies, the focus motor is in the camera and a series of gears drives the lens focusing mechanism, which allows the lens to focus. Nikon f6 is the best camera ive ever used, probably the best one ever made in human history. In 1983 nikon released the f3af, their first autofocus camera, which was based on a similar concept to the. Nikons topoftheline af slr with interchangeable viewfinder and builtin. It could be an older lens thats only a couple hundred bucks now and still delivers a killer performance. Nikon f6 35mm autofocus slr camera body usa 1799 adorama. The search ended at least for now with a nikon n8008saka f801. The biggest plus of this, nikon s last consumer camera is that its recent in film camera terms having been produced between 20032006 before digital took completely over.