Unintended consequences: considering an F6

[fireblade]

Money is not the issue, right?
Both cameras are fine...F100/F6...
Here's how you choose.....what does the feel good factor say 😀

 

[chrism]

Another vote here for just do it. The F6 is a special camera, and the specs alone don't tell the entire story IMO. There's something special about the tactile feel and operation of the F6 that is noticeably superior to other similar cameras I've tried. Nikon put a LOT of work into getting the shape and materials just right, and that makes the camera a real pleasure to shoot.



I remember that article - it was a really interesting write up on the development of the F6. Just tried to find it now but couldn't locate the English version. Here's the Japanese version if anyone wants to put it through Google translate.

The English version is on the Wayback Machine - here.

 

[dave lackey]

Whoa!!

I have been going through various kits checking batteries and meters and such. Upon opening the Hadley Pro, I saw the F6, F80 and D3100 and I began to think maybe I need two bags, not just one..,

Billingham Pro Bag 1: Film gear

TWO F6 bodies for color and B/W

Billingham Pro Bag 2: Digital Gear

ONE D_ body with 24-70 2.8 lens

Imagine that, two F6s in mint condition for little money.
With the D body I can go back shooting professionally and with the F6 bodies, I have all my gear set for documentaries and anything else where I prefer film.

😱

 

[Ken Ford]

Money is not the issue, right?
Both cameras are fine...F100/F6...
Here's how you choose.....what does the feel good factor say 😀

Money is always an issue, but I'd rather feel a little financial pain now and have what I really want than spend less on a compromise now and still have to spend again for what I really wanted later.

I'm in a quandary. Maybe I should try renting an F6 and get Francisco to bring his F5 over to compare them.

 

[Huss]

http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?threads/nikon-f6-body-as-new.136347/

 

[Ken Ford]

Nice, but I think I owe it to myself to get all three candidates in had before I jump - F100, F5, F6. I still prefer the *idea* of an F6 but need to be practical about this!

 

[dave lackey]

Nice, but I think I owe it to myself to get all three candidates in had before I jump - F100, F5, F6. I still prefer the *idea* of an F6 but need to be practical about this!

Practical? Money?

F6=$600...
F5=$300
F100=$200

Buy all three, keep one, two or none. But you will keep the memories of the experience forever. Run before film disappears!😀

 

[Ken Ford]

I are an analyst, I need to analyze. ;-)

 

[Ken Ford]

Oh, and I do need to do something soon - I have a 24/1.4G inbound, too. Just doing my part to prop up the world economy!

If I found a clean F6 for $600, I'd probably just jump and order a brick each of Velvia and TX.

 

[FrankS]

I'd go for an F6. It's the best film sir Nikon could make. The F100 was a compromise to sell at its (lower) price point.

 

[Huss]

The AF on the F100 does not match the F6 (just one of the many things that do not match up) so I'm not sure why you're considering it seeing you are stocking up on top end AF glass.

The F100 has much more plastic in construction including a completely plastic rear door. That means it does not use foam seals in the door channels. Which allows much easier ingress of dust. Then there is the plastic rewind coupling fork that has had failures. Then there is the lens mount which isn't stainless steel like on the pro F cameras. Then there is the smaller viewfinder. Then there is the cheaper body rubber that degrades and gets sticky. Then there is the no mirror lock up. Then there is the...

The F100 is a fantastic camera for the price. For the price.

IMO it really should be an F5 vs F6 question. But Nikon didn't make the F6 to be worse than the F5.

 

[jarski]

IMO it really should be an F5 vs F6 question.

what I remember when using F100 focuses plenty fast, and build quality certainly is not as bad as you describe. old review:

The build quality is every bit as good as the F5. The F100 feels like a professional camera.

+ "sensor" being same in both, and ofcourse the money. there is no obvious answer 😉

 

[nobbylon]

The AF on the F100 does not match the F6 (just one of the many things that do not match up) so I'm not sure why you're considering it seeing you are stocking up on top end AF glass.

The F100 has much more plastic in construction including a completely plastic rear door. That means it does not use foam seals in the door channels. Which allows much easier ingress of dust. Then there is the plastic rewind coupling fork that has had failures. Then there is the lens mount which isn't stainless steel like on the pro F cameras. Then there is the smaller viewfinder. Then there is the cheaper body rubber that degrades and gets sticky. Then there is the no mirror lock up. Then there is the...

The F100 is a fantastic camera for the price. For the price.

IMO it really should be an F5 vs F6 question. But Nikon didn't make the F6 to be worse than the F5.

Huss,
plastic rear door, I've used F100's in dusty environ's with no problems at all, it really is an internet myth this one.
Rewind fork, most were replaced for the later one. I had a couple of the early type and had no issue. The problem was more that some owners were a little rough when changing film.
Has anyone ever had an issue with the bayonet on an F100?
Never noticed a difference in viewfinder size, I use a dk17m anyway.
Sticky rear door is easily solved with alcohol, rubbing not drinking 😉

The reason the F100 is always compaired with the F6 is because they are comparable in size. I really like my F100 but also my F6. If I'm going out to sea I take the F100 as I'm not bothered if it gets wet etc.

 

[dave lackey]

Huss,
plastic rear door, I've used F100's in dusty environ's with no problems at all, it really is an internet myth this one.
Rewind fork, most were replaced for the later one. I had a couple of the early type and had no issue. The problem was more that some owners were a little rough when changing film.
Has anyone ever had an issue with the bayonet on an F100?
Never noticed a difference in viewfinder size, I use a dk17m anyway.
Sticky rear door is easily solved with alcohol, rubbing not drinking 😉

The reason the F100 is always compaired with the F6 is because they are comparable in size. I really like my F100 but also my F6. If I'm going out to sea I take the F100 as I'm not bothered if it gets wet etc.

Ah, yes, the F100 needs alcohol, eh, focusing fluid... now I see why it is so popular. 😉
Not sure I would rub the Jameson's on it though..

 

[nobbylon]

It's an incomplete thread without pics!

 

[dave lackey]

It's an incomplete thread without pics!

And very nice pics too!!'
Thank you!

 

[dave lackey]

Apologies,I have been distracted...

What was the discussion about expensive batteries? The F6?

Define expensive... CR123 batteries at $2.99 X 2 are not exactly what I call expensive.

http://filmphotographyproject.com/store/accessories/batteries

Nor is $12.99 for a pack of two here:
https://www.batteriesplus.com/search?q=cr+123a+3v+lithium

Pick your poison. It ain't gonna break the bank.

Now, I am going to go shoot with the F6 (it cost $600 last year), today with Kodak 5222 film that costs $5.52/roll, develop my own and scan it myself. If I can afford it, anyone can afford it, LOL.🙄

 

[Ken Ford]

Batteries are the least of my worries for any of these - I'd be using a battery grip with Eneloops anyways.

 

[papaki]

Before handing out so much for a camera like that, check to see first if they can be repaired and try to estimate for how longer there will be repair services for them.

 

[Ken Ford]

... which is another argument in favor of the F6.