Nikon N80 and N90(s)

[6x7]

Can somebody give a few pro's and con's of each model??

I own both. Most differences have already been mentioned.
I find the 90 much easier to focus manually than the 80 due to a very different screen and a slower focus confirmation indicator. The 90 takes AA batteries, the 80 needs two CR123A batteries. Both are really well made cameras. I like both. The 80 for its lightweight yet solid construction and very (!) quiet operation, the 90 for its big finder.

 

[Freakscene]

My only complaint with the N90s was the ttl flash metering. In a word, it sucked! Nikon really dropped the ball on that particular feature. If memory serves, it was the first body featuring TTL flash. [snip] Nikon definitely redeemed itself with the F100 as far as flash metering went.

Most of the problems people had with ttl in these cameras was due to using flash units that were only partly compatible with the camera. The ttl flash in the F90x/N90s (the F90/N90 is different) is essentially identical to that of the F100 if you use the SB26 flash. With other units, not so good. I still have the 2 SB26s that came with my F90x cameras, and they still work.

Marty

 

[colyn]

Ebay prices seem to be dreamland to me.

So true...especially for the seller who is asking $30,000 for a Nikkorex F.

 

[colyn]

The 90 takes AA batteries, the 80 needs two CR123A batteries

The N80 can use AA if the MB-16 is attached which is the route I'll go when I get the N80..

 

[J enea]

in the last week i have seen 4 F100 for sale on craigslist all for under $130. to bad I already have one

 

[colyn]

in the last week i have seen 4 F100 for sale on craigslist all for under $130. to bad I already have one

I did a search of craigslist for Nikon here and found a F100. The problem is the back door is missing and the shutter has obvious damage and he still wants $175.00 I also found a N80 that was listed 2 weeks ago for $50.00. When I contacted the seller he now wants $100 sight unseen. He wants me to mail the money and he will ship it to me.....yea right

 

[mwoenv]

G lenses work in all exposure modes in the N80 (and F100). For the N90 and N90s, G lenses can only be used in Program and Shutter Priority modes; they work under Manual or Aperture Priority but only at the minimum aperture.

I'm very happy with my N80 and G lenses.

 

[Austintatious]

Take a look at KEH cyber Monday discounts. They had one of each this afternoon.

 

[ronnies]

G lenses work in all exposure modes in the N80 (and F100). For the N90 and N90s, G lenses can only be used in Program and Shutter Priority modes; they work under Manual or Aperture Priority but only at the minimum aperture.

I'm very happy with my N80 and G lenses.

Conversely the F90/F90x will meter with AI and AIS lenses and the F80 will not.

Ronnie

 

[css9450]

The N90(s) which came out in 1992 seems to be more popular than the N80 which is a newer model having been introduced in 2000.

The S came later, I think? Like 1994 or 1995.

Differences over the "regular" N90 included 1/3 EV steps vs. the 1/2 steps of the N90... I don't recall what else.

My N90S was a workhorse for over a decade. I feel bad letting it sit ever since going DSLR. The N90S never missed a beat in all types of weather.

What was the camera with the green pie-shaped display in the LCD panel? I was thinking N80 but if that one came out in 2000 I am thinking of something earlier.

 

[colyn]

I picked up a N80 off eBay that should be here Thursday and I found a reasonably priced F4s locally with 50mm f/1.4D and 35mm f/2D lens. I'm still learning this camera..

 

[colyn]

Nikon N70. I don't miss that camera.

I had one a number of years ago but got rid of it soon after buying it..

 

[farlymac]

I just happened to receive an N70 a couple of days ago because I wanted the 28-80 D lens that was attached to it. It had the sticky back, and some gawd awful tape on the front to cover the cable port that was missing it's cap. Not many takers, so I didn't feel bad about the price on it with shipping. I've seen the lens alone sell for more.

Anyway, yes, the N70 has that green arc of a display, and yes, it is not worth a lot. But it was Nikon's entry level model, so act accordingly. The AF is much slower than the N90s, and hunts a lot in low light. I tried the lens on the N90s, and it was a big improvement (which it should be, as that was one of the upgrades over the N90). Then I put it on the F100, and well, it was just steps above what the N90s could do.

Lastly, the SB-26 works the TTL flash system to perfection on the N90s.

PF

 

[pvdhaar]

But it was Nikon's entry level model, so act accordingly.

If I recall correctly, the N50 even sat below the N70 at the time.. Its mode dial had only two settings: 'simple' and 'advanced', where the latter worked in tandem with a diarrhea of button presses. The AF was even less agile that the N70 one, being a carryover from the N6006..

From the N50 point of view, the N70 was like a top-model..

 

[SolaresLarrave]

There were two more models issued after the N80/F80, perhaps in 2004: the N55 and the N75. Just to have an idea: both came in silver only. 🙂 I was considering one for my wife but in the end I couldn't settle for either. Next to them, the N65 looked complex!

 

[pvdhaar]

the N55 and the N75. Just to have an idea: both came in silver only. 🙂

The F55 I've only seen in silver indeed, but the F75 that I had was black.. Maybe there were some regional differences as to color choices? Great camera by the way, that F75.. simplified interface from the F80, but it had almost the same feature set (albeit with some limitations like spot metering linked to M mode)..

 

[GarageBoy]

The F90 is nice and was a solid workhorse that can be had for pennies- It's technically more "advanced" than the FE2/FA that came before it, but you can get 4 for the price of a single FE2

The F100 is niiiiiiice, though- and if it came with a split screen, I'd almost consider ditching all my other film Nikons- there's always the F6 though...