FrankS
Registered User
That is a nice one. I had a 55/1.2 Nikkor-S like that one, "Taffer" has it now. I have a Nikkor-SC 55/1.2 and the AI version. Under-rated lens.
Muggins
Junk magnet
I believe that I borrowed one of those from a drawer at work - being in a drawer at work, I can't check. Two things to remember:
1. Don't try any fancy stuff holding the camera away from your body. The weight of that front element will drag you off your feet.
2. It's scary. It sucks in light like a black hole. Don't let anyone you love get too close, or they may be sucked in too.
Sadly, my skills let me down and I didn't get anything good out of it. Next time...
Adrian
1. Don't try any fancy stuff holding the camera away from your body. The weight of that front element will drag you off your feet.
2. It's scary. It sucks in light like a black hole. Don't let anyone you love get too close, or they may be sucked in too.
Sadly, my skills let me down and I didn't get anything good out of it. Next time...
Adrian
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bobkonos
Well-known
Frank,
Nice one! Love F cameras with standard prisms. Say, did you get the black FT3 posted here about 10 days ago? I thought about it and asked the seller for pictures but none came to me. I thought it would make a nice addition to my chrome FT3, red dot F, and other chrome F. Enjoy, Bob
Nice one! Love F cameras with standard prisms. Say, did you get the black FT3 posted here about 10 days ago? I thought about it and asked the seller for pictures but none came to me. I thought it would make a nice addition to my chrome FT3, red dot F, and other chrome F. Enjoy, Bob
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Paul T.
Veteran
Er, shouldn't ask but... how much does a black F with the standard prism fetch these days??
FrankS
Registered User
Bob: Got the FT3 with 50f2 HC for $100 on ebay auction, only bidder.
Paul: The F body and 1.2 lens went for $360, best offer route on ebay.
Paul: The F body and 1.2 lens went for $360, best offer route on ebay.
dwaoka
emmigrant
with 105mm f2.5
Nikon F2AS with 55/1.2 AI Nikkor, wide-open.
When Donuts scream "Ouch".
Christmas, 55/1.2 AI Nikkor, wide-open.
Focus on the hand holding the doll. Sometimes its nice not being limited to an RF patch for focus.
When Donuts scream "Ouch".
Christmas, 55/1.2 AI Nikkor, wide-open.
Focus on the hand holding the doll. Sometimes its nice not being limited to an RF patch for focus.
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f16sunshine
Moderator
So Cute Brian!
Phantomas
Well-known
A small F-mount collection:
Left to right: Kiev 19 with Helios 2/50, Nikon F3(HP) with NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2, D700 with NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8
Left to right: Kiev 19 with Helios 2/50, Nikon F3(HP) with NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2, D700 with NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8
monochromejrnl
Well-known
FrankS - If everything is working properly you got it for a fantastic price. I was eyeing a black F with standard prism for a while but they seem to go for $400-750 on evilbay. I know one that is selling locally here in Toronto (in excellent condition) but asking $650-700.
I was jonesing for a 50/1.4 ZF planar but couldn't justify it considering how often I use SLRs, however I found a nice 50/1.4 SMC Takumar (same optical formula as the Zeiss planar) and Spotmatic F to keep it company. The M42 SMC Takumar lenses are one of the best deals out there. All metal, beautifully crafted, very compact (for a SLR lens) and optically and mechanically awesome) and extremely cheap. The kit below cost me less than $100.
I was jonesing for a 50/1.4 ZF planar but couldn't justify it considering how often I use SLRs, however I found a nice 50/1.4 SMC Takumar (same optical formula as the Zeiss planar) and Spotmatic F to keep it company. The M42 SMC Takumar lenses are one of the best deals out there. All metal, beautifully crafted, very compact (for a SLR lens) and optically and mechanically awesome) and extremely cheap. The kit below cost me less than $100.
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FrankS
Registered User
Nice Pentax. I like the look of black cameras.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
All right...let's keep it quiet on the Takumar 50mm 1.4...that's the next lens I'm trying to hunt down...if all goes well I should have one within the next month or two...
After that I'm going for the Takumar 35mm 3.5...both in the M42 mount...
After that I'm going for the Takumar 35mm 3.5...both in the M42 mount...
Mackinaw
Think Different
My chrome, plain-prism Nikon F is one of the few SLRs' I still use. That and my old Canon F-1.
Jim B.
Jim B.
Alexander
Member
that is a beautiful black F...just got a chrome body plain prism but like you, there is something about those black bodies - harder to find in as nice of shape as yours.
smiling gecko
pure dumb luck, my friend
mmmmmm....must have nikon f...
mmmmmm....must have nikon f...
must have nikon f w/eye level now...mmmmmm.
there's nothing i could say about the merits of this camera that hasn't already been expressed. enjoy!!
hmmm....what was that about takumar lenses i just read???
breathe, relax and enjoy. pax et bonum.
happy trails,kenneth
mmmmmm....must have nikon f...
must have nikon f w/eye level now...mmmmmm.
there's nothing i could say about the merits of this camera that hasn't already been expressed. enjoy!!
hmmm....what was that about takumar lenses i just read???
breathe, relax and enjoy. pax et bonum.
happy trails,kenneth
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
Nice, but I'm partial to Canon FD stuff. I have a pair or A-1s, and an AE-1. Would love to add an F-1, but I'm more digital than film these days.
You did an excellent classic there though. use it well..
You did an excellent classic there though. use it well..
BillBingham2
Registered User
Photomas,
Thank you for reminding me about the Keiv F mounts. You have made my month!
B2 (;->
Thank you for reminding me about the Keiv F mounts. You have made my month!
B2 (;->
burninfilm
Well-known
The most evil of Classic SLRs: Nikon F with an original, fully functional F36 motor and battery pack. One of the sweetest cameras I've ever had the pleasure of using! It's amazing how well the motor works, and how diligently it chugs through frames without a hitch. I can see why Nikon was so successful in the 60s. It almost makes you feel like you could handle any assignment with this old motor!
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I have one much like that, but have a RemoPak for the motor.