 Zsa-Nai Long |
Nikon Versatility I would like to buy a Nikon SLR camera. My question is what camera body could I buy that will accept both manual focus lenses and auto focus lenses? I'd like to be able to switch between the two - or rather have the option to do so. If there is no Nikon cameara body that can do this, what is the best (yet inexpensive) camera body to buy? As I'm told I'd want to spend the most of my money on the lenses and not the body. Also - are there Nikon lenese that go from manual to auto focus? If so - is it more expensive to buy one that does both instead of buying a manual lens and an autofocus lense? I'm going to a camera sale this weekend - and would like to get one there if possible. If I sound confused - I am.
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Samuel Smith |
zsa-nai most slr's [camera bodies] have the option of auto or manual program. so if you buy an autofocus lens, you can use it in manual mode. make sense ?
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Tom Kwan |
Hi Zai-nai, it seems to me that you are begin to enter the field of photography. Buying a SLR camera is an investment which you won't do it evey month. So my suggestion is to start with a good middle level camera rather than to change (upgrade) the model every two years. For beginner: Nikon F 65 For amateur : Nikon F 80 For semiprofessional : Nikon F 100 Don't buy FM 2, FM 10, FM3A. They are excellent camera but manual focus only. Hope this can answer your question.
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Zsa-Nai Long |
Sambo & Tom - Thank you much! This is exactly what I needed. Now I can look out for the F 65 tomorrow at the Camera show and sale. Thx again! - Z
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George Anderson |
"So my suggestion is to start with a good middle level camera rather than to change (upgrade) the model every two years." If you want him to avoid having to change models every two years, better advise him to get a well made manual-focus body with durable metal components and no computer, and no autofocus motors or chips to go bad - say, an FM3a. F65s are not known for either their build quality or their longevity.
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Terry R. Hatfield |
You Should Be Able To Find An F5 At A Reasonable Price Its A Great Camera Body!
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Larry Ginter |
Hi there. If you are looking for a good virsatile camera,go with the N-80. It has almost everything you need.You can go from full auto to full manual.It is a camera that will satisfy for years to come.Look in the photography magazines ads in the back pages and you will find really good deals.That's where I get most of my "stuff". Just make sure it is not grey market(imported) but rather usa,warranty.Hope this helps!
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Collette Photography |
I have to agree with Larry, the N80 is a great camera, I got mine about 2or3 years ago and havent had any problems with it. I love it and would highly suggest it, one of the great things about it is that it has a "Depth of Field "preview button which a lot of cameras dont offer, it allows you to see what will be in focus and what wont based on the f/stop you have your camera set to, and it comes in extreamly helpfull espesially for beginners. Hope this was helpfull, you should let us know what camera you end up getting! -Collette-
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Samuel Smith |
the original post was last september of 2004,did I miss something again? he's probably bought a camera by now? sam
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Terry R. Hatfield |
LOL!!Sam!Thanks For Pointing That Out,And We Will Thank George For Dredging It Back Up:-)
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Zsa-Nai Long |
Yes - it was last year but the information is very useful since I did not find a camera at the show I mentioned above. Still was not comfortable with purchasing another one - but it seems that the N80 has the majority of votes here! Thx for all the responses - and I will let you know which one I get.
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Tom Kwan |
Hi Zsa Nai, What's wrong with you? For 10 months time. you are still in the cross road, not knowing where to go. I have N80, N100, F5 they all are good. all has 3-D metering (F5 has 3-D RGB metering) and 5 points auto focusing. F5 is heavy, complicate and most expensive among the three. N80 is the cheapest. N100 in the middle. Except the body is made of different material there is not much diffence between N80 and N100. The N80 body is made of plastic, so don't drop it on hard ground. N100's body is diecast alloy metal so is more durable. I had mine droped several times, and it still working. (now I go digit with Nikon D70) Camera is nothing but a tool, you are the key factor of creating a good picture. Don't believe the ad. expensive camera is not a must for a good picture. When I was an 8 years old kid. I took my first pictue with a Kodak Brownie Six-20 Junior. The picture is still in my album, and it is nice, sharp, collect expossure. My tutor uses his Rollieflex 2.8 F for decades and still using it. and his pictures won numerous awards. If you want to start with small budget, why not go to eBay and bid an used but 100% working N 80? But if you want to be a professsional photographer then my suggestion is to start with an all manual camera like the FM2, and take up some courses in Betterphoto. Train your basic skill rather than let the camera decides everything, what remain to you is to compose and press the shutter release. Tom
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Collette Photography |
Yeah, sorry about that, didnt even look at the date!!!! -Collette-
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Kevin Ekstrom |
The N80 is a great camera, as stated earlier that this is an amatuer camera (this is a matter of opinion) this camera works well for all level of photographers. N80 is a great choice for Nikon film.
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Zsa-Nai Long |
Well - the thing is I already had the Olympus IS 50 - but it's automatic and you can't change lenses. Since I already had a camera - this is probably why I still didn't buy the Nikon. Be cool Tom K. - I'm working on it! =)
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Angela K. Wittmer |
I really like my N80.....although it has kinda taken a backseat to my D70 now... it takes wonderful pictures!
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