Buying a used, manual camera is an excellent way for a beginner to learn. The Pentax K1000, Pentax ME Super, Nikon Nikkormat, or Canon AE-1 are just a few of the best choices to start with. Visit your local camera store, eBay, or KEH Camera Brokers to locate a used 35mm SLR.
Rating:
4
out of 5
There's nothing like a manual focus SLR, and this one is made like a tank. I am currently seeking more non-AI lenses to expand my system, even though I do most of my shooting with a digital SLR. It is just fun to use!
3/21/2006 7:24:58 AM
Karen Katy Johnston
member since: 12/14/2004
Rating:
4
out of 5
Love it.
4/12/2005 4:20:48 PM
Nick Boren
member since: 2/1/2005
Rating:
4.5
out of 5
The old Nikkormat is an all mechanical camera and is a real workhorse. I love it.
2/12/2005 8:14:08 AM
Jon P Kristinsson
member since: 10/14/2002
Rating:
4.5
out of 5
Very good camera
6/17/2004 11:22:19 AM
Nicole R. Goodness
member since: 6/9/2004
Rating:
4.5
out of 5
A great old camera.
6/9/2004 12:29:39 PM
Clay D. Britch
member since: 1/18/2004
Rating:
3.5
out of 5
Very realiable
1/23/2004 6:09:01 AM
Ashley N. Wells
member since: 11/13/2003
Rating:
2.5
out of 5
never had another camera to compare it to
11/13/2003 7:16:50 AM
Franz Kinkhorst
member since: 9/29/2003
Rating:
4.5
out of 5
I have used an Nikkormat ftn for the last five years. I have some fantastic shots with it. It is a great camera and a real workhorse. Unfortunately if the meter goes out I don't know of anyone that can fix it. The shutter speed selection ring and the film speed setting ring are a bit of a pain sometimes, but if you use it enough you'll get used to it.
As far as vintage cameras go this one is a winner. When it came out it was the same price ast the older Ft and really gave the Nikon F a run for it's money. The difference between the Nikon F and the Nikkormat was the viewing area (92%) as opposed to 100% on the F model. Otherwise it had the same metering system and you could use all of the Nikon lenses with it. You couldn't change the focus screen thought.
Great camera. I carry one with me everywhere I go.
10/6/2003 6:49:24 PM
Trina Dh Zyp
member since: 9/12/2003
Rating:
4
out of 5
I love this camera. I received it second hand from my uncle, and it has been the best camera to learn from and experiment with. Its a work horse and I think indestructable. Only drawback, it weighs a ton!
9/12/2003 1:04:18 PM
Russell J. Parker
member since: 7/15/2003
Rating:
4
out of 5
The N80 is a good gen use camera.
7/15/2003 11:21:24 PM
Derick A. Wiaderski
member since: 5/2/2003
Rating:
3.5
out of 5
I really like the fact that it's fully manual. No real disslikes
