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columbotrek wrote: But you know, on eBay I am seeing F3's going for 3 to 5 hundred. Now there is my MF dream camera. Get an F4 instead of an F3. The F4 does just about everything the F3 does, and better. The only exception is that the F3 is the only Nikon that can meter with shift lenses in shifted position. -- That was it. Done. The faulty Monk was turned out into the desert where it could believe what it liked, including the idea that it had been hard done by. It was allowed to keep its horse, since horses were so cheap to make. -- Douglas Adams in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency |
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wrote in message ... I'm trying to decide whether to replace my Canon FTb with a Nikon FM10. I know that the FM10 has a reputation for being plasticky and cheaply built, but my question is, is it _that_ bad, and from those who have handled and used it, does it score well in terms of functionality, as a basic SLR? And is it worth the price? (around $250 for the standard kit). Call me a luddite but I am really only interested in manual exposure/manual film advance camears, and the FM10 is the only SLR retailing at a price point that I can afford. I have also heard that the FM10 kit comes with a substandard lens. But I'm not too concerned about that as I'm hoping the Nikon name still means something, and that, bad as it may be, I'm sure its no worse than the equally plasticky Canon FD35-70mm 3.5-4.5 I'm using right now. There are many cameras that you should consider with 99% of them being discontinued. I like and collect Nikons and believe one of the many Nikkormat models would serve you much better than the FM 10. You should be able to find a F3 with a lens in excellent condition for what you are willing to pay and you'd end up with one of the finest Nikons ever built. You should also consider other brands such as the Olympus Om2s and the Pentax LX. The used 35mm camera market is flooded with great deals today, it's a buyers market. |
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Bhup wrote:
Other Nikon bodies to consider are the N8008s(F801s) and FE2. You should easily be able to get an outfit on ebay for $250 The F801s has auto focus. both these cameras have TTL flash and a higher flash syncalso interchangable focusing screens. The FM10 is a very basic lightbox. I'd second the FE/FE2. They're fine bodies and coupled with an MD12 make a formidable package. An F3HP with the grid focusing screen (red dot 'B', I want to say, may be wrong) is probably the best nikon MF camera option, imo. Take care, Des |
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I've grown quite fond of the FTb's tank-like build and 2+ pound weight, however my main gripe with it, other than the battery issue (although I've found that a plastic o-ring around a relatively inexpensive hearing aid battery works quite well), is that the microprism-only focusing screen makes it very difficult and frustrating to focus accurately, especially for finely detailed objects and in low light. And again I have doubts about the efficacy of the aging CdS meter inside. I used to have an FE10, which is the is the same as the FM10 but with aperture priority auto exposure. This camera would not be a solution to your focusing problems. Granted, my eyes are not so good, but I found the FE10's viewfinder so dark, I couldn't even see to compose shots indoors. Mark Sieving |
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Nikon should never have built (sorry they never built it ) I mean sell
rebadged cameras. The marketing department had an inspiration when the development and production unit were on holiday . they called up a friend in China and rebadge some rejected Cosinas as FM10. -- If you want a full mechanical Nikon with a shutter system that's going to last say 40 years go for the FM2n the one with Titanium shutters will run without batteries in all extreme weathers. Flash Sync 1/250 -- If you just want a good Nikon just go for the FE2 has the same Titanium shutter its a no brainer. Flash Sync 1/250 TTL -- Just off beat another camera with a builtproof build and metering system is the Pentax super program (or as its known in Europe Pentax Super A) along with the pentax-A SMC 50mm F1.7 or F1.4 is just stagerering . Flash sync 1/125 TTL -- However If you want full flexibility the Nikon F3 is a good one but the flash connector is very odd and the flash sync is only 1/80 I have used the FE2 but still own the Super A and F3 the F3 is the least ergonomic but has the most features and I must say the biggest range of screens as well as the easiest screens to change no tools required!! Flash Sync 1/80 TTL -- You say you have difficulty in low light. If the objects are at a distance greater than 3 feet why not go rangefinder the viewfinder is very very bright, no blackout as the photo is taken, very very quite.same sound level as dropping a paper clip from 1/2 inch on a wood desk! Most of the 70's rangefinders have a flash sync at ALL speeds as they are leaf shutter so you can shoot at least one speed slower than a SLR. I can recommend out of these is the Canonet QL G111 QL17 . oh yes the lens is very very sharp Yes I do own Konica Auto S3 and a Minolta 7sii to compare with. I have a friend who used QL17 for a client for a poster size print who loved the result but was amazed and in disbelief of which camera was used. loading the film is a lot easier and quicker than loading the Nikon FE2, F3 or Pentax Super Program. -- All outgoing emails are scanned with Norton Antivirus 2004 wrote in message ... I'm trying to decide whether to replace my Canon FTb with a Nikon FM10. I know that the FM10 has a reputation for being plasticky and cheaply built, but my question is, is it _that_ bad, and from those who have handled and used it, does it score well in terms of functionality, as a basic SLR? And is it worth the price? (around $250 for the standard kit). Call me a luddite but I am really only interested in manual exposure/manual film advance camears, and the FM10 is the only SLR retailing at a price point that I can afford. I have also heard that the FM10 kit comes with a substandard lens. But I'm not too concerned about that as I'm hoping the Nikon name still means something, and that, bad as it may be, I'm sure its no worse than the equally plasticky Canon FD35-70mm 3.5-4.5 I'm using right now. I've grown quite fond of the FTb's tank-like build and 2+ pound weight, however my main gripe with it, other than the battery issue (although I've found that a plastic o-ring around a relatively inexpensive hearing aid battery works quite well), is that the microprism-only focusing screen makes it very difficult and frustrating to focus accurately, especially for finely detailed objects and in low light. And again I have doubts about the efficacy of the aging CdS meter inside. Thanks Peter L. |
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