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Randy J. Sprout
member since: 10/5/2005
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Rating:
5
out of 5
I have carried this camera through the freezing snows of the Korean DMZ, the tropics of Amazon, under the seas in Mexico, and the top of Calfornia's 4 highest mountians. Never had a malfunction ever! Fabulous lenses! Nothing sharper than the Micro Nikor 55mm, has ever been made. It's heavy, it's old but NOTHING BEATS IT!
2/15/2007 11:22:36 AM
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Amanda M. Townsell
member since: 5/10/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
It's a good camera. It has traveled with me to Thailand and Mexico. I would like to upgrade at some point in the next few years but I will be hanging on to this one for a long time.
5/10/2006 7:35:56 AM
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Stephen Streicher
member since: 4/6/2006
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Rating:
5
out of 5
i point it at something... then click the button and it takes a picture... simple
4/13/2006 11:44:50 AM
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Christopher R. Cote
member since: 3/15/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
Oldie, but a goodie.
3/24/2006 8:22:17 PM
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Richard S. Moseley
member since: 1/22/2006
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Rating:
4
out of 5
My first serious SLR purchased in Japan in 1968. A wonderful camera that traveled with me all over the world.
1/23/2006 12:22:05 PM
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John R. Keistler
member since: 3/12/2003
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Rating:
5
out of 5
The original F is the SLR equivalent of an M3. Construction of the basic body, derived from their superlative RF's, was the transformation of photography in the early 60's. Unlike the contemporary Pentax, it came on the market as a system camera, complete with motor drive. The extreme modularity of the F system enabled each photog to adapt it to his/her needs. Not only that, unlike the Contarex, it was actually affordable, if not inexpensive. Perfect? No. Biggest irritation for so many, including me, was the removable back, making it harder to reload film. This was revised on the F2. I was in junior high in the 60's when a Dutch kid moved in next door and he had an F when I was struggling with an Argus C3. Talk about jealousy! I couldn't afford an F until I was in college, bought an FTn used and shot many thousands of photos on it. Heavy, heavy, heavy. Those wide woven straps popular then were perfect for hauling it. The lenses back then were also much heavier than now, so if you had a few and a body or two in a bag you really had a load. I traded mine in on an F2AS when the meter prism died. Wish now I had it back! There are still an amazing number of these around, I'd suggest buying by body condition even if the finder is dead. Shoot meterless and enjoy the feel. Incidentally, carry one of these around and you'll attract comments like a magnet!
12/13/2005 7:46:37 PM
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Claudio E. Luna
member since: 9/14/2005
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Rating:
4.5
out of 5
one of the best 35mm cameras.
9/19/2005 10:27:48 AM
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Ronald Broome
member since: 9/16/2005
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Rating:
5
out of 5
It's the standard. I can't remember how many cameras I've gone through while this one just keeps going.
9/16/2005 3:08:30 PM
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Matt Baguss
member since: 8/9/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
It's just a great camera. It's solid, dependable and there isn't any picture I can't take with it.
8/9/2005 2:23:58 PM
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Lisa M. Smith
member since: 4/6/2005
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Rating:
3
out of 5
Great old camera. Works great
4/12/2005 1:13:39 PM
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Vanessa
member since: 4/7/2005
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Rating:
4
out of 5
It is very heavy, which I don't like. I like the image quality and it is very dependable.
4/7/2005 8:26:45 PM
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