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2012-06-12T21:00:00
First, understand the limitations of a film camera. You're not going to get great actions shots. If you want action photos get a Nikon D40 with 35mm 1.8 lens. What I like: • The N80 is similar to my Nikon D90, separate aperture and shutter speed knobs. • The camera loads and rewinds film by itself. • Camera auto selects ISO based on film. • I can use AF-D type lenses! • It works great with SB-600 What could be better: I wish that the flash sync was 1/250 second. However, after using the camera outdoors I found 1/125 very sufficient. I love this film camera. Sure, I wish I could own the F6, but that's $1600 used. I'm currently using the N80 with DX 12-24mm f/4, 50mm af-d 1.8, and 70-300mm f4-5.6. I have no regrets buying this camera and it works great. I presently own D40, D90 with hte following: • 12-24mm f4 • 18-55mm VR II • 35mm 1.8 • 50mm 1.8 • 55-200mm VR • 70-300mm f4-5.6 • SB-600 and SB-700
ARIAN K.
35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex)
F Bayonet lens mount accepts every AF Nikkor and most manual AI or AI-S Nikkor lenses. W/Some limitations
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module
Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M) - Focus Tracking automatically status activated
EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
Nikon Advanced Focusing Screen with Vari-Brite focus area and On-Demand Grid Lines
Programmed auto, Shutter priority, Aperture priority & Manual
10 segment 3D Matrix Metering, 75/25 Center-Weighted Metering & Spot Metering
3D Matrix Metering EV 0-21; Center-Weighted Metering EV 0-21; Spot Metering EV 3-21 (at norm temp., ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4)
DX ISO 25-5000, Manual ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps
Two or three frames, in 1/2 steps
+/-3 EV range, in 1/2 steps
30 seconds to 1/4000 of second. plus Bulb
Yes
Electronically controlled; timer duration 2 to 20 seconds
yes, Guide number 39 (ISO 100, ft) flash coverage 28mm or longer lens; Red-Eye Reduction, TTL flash control including 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Slow Sync and Rear-Curtain Sync are possible
No
Automatic advance with built-in motor; S (Single) or C (Continuous) modes available
Focus indications, metering system, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, electronic analogue display/exposure compensation display, frame counter/exposure compensation, ready-light, multiple exposure, focus area, flash exposure compensation, focus area brackets, 12mm circle for Center-Weighted metering, On-Demand Grid Lines
with built-in illuminator: DX indication, shutter speed/exposure compensation value, aperture, exposure compensation, Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing, Bracketing bar graphs, Custom, Flexible Program, flash sync mode, AF area mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter
Yes
No
-1.8 to +0.8 DP
Accepts standard mechanical cable release
No
Two CR123A batteries
Approx. 141.5 x 98.5 x 71 mm ( 5.6 x 3.9 x 2.8 in.)
Approx. 515g ( 18.2 oz)
Best 35mm film camera under $50
By ARIAN K.
First, understand the limitations of a film camera. You're not going to get great actions shots. If you want action photos get a Nikon D40 with 35mm 1.8 lens. What I like: • The N80 is similar to my Nikon D90, separate aperture and shutter speed knobs. • The camera loads and rewinds film by itself. • Camera auto selects ISO based on film. • I can use AF-D type lenses! • It works great with SB-600 What could be better: I wish that the flash sync was 1/250 second. However, after using the c...
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