CK Dexter Haven
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I recently found one on KEH for $1150. Classified as "Ex+," i think, but the thing looks unused and mint....
Wow, the Nikon F6 is still in production!
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Calzone
Gear Whore #1
There was one at B&H for $1400.00, 9+ condition, last week. This week it is gone.
The problem I see is the GAS attack on new AF glass, especially long expensive teles. I already own a F3 nonHP, F3 HP, F3P, F2AS plus my Leica gear. I would still keep all my MF glass, because for speed (F-Stop) it has an edge over the new AF lenses.
The new AF long teles would kill me and then bury me financially, but I know I will love them, because of their focusing speed. A 400/2.8 on a F5 was amazing at a photo expo years ago. It seemed to focus faster than humanly possible.
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Benjamin Marks
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Nikon's pro cameras were always so solid. I have an F3HP, an F4 and an F5 and they are just so overdesigned. I love 'em. I just had the F4's shutter serviced for the first time since I bought it new in 1991. Freakin' solid machines. I'd get an F6 if I could just find a couple of grand lying around . . . now where did I leave that wad of cash?
Ben Marks
Edit: come to think of it, I have an F Photomic and 2 Nikkormats too. Could you tell I am a fan?
Ben Marks
Edit: come to think of it, I have an F Photomic and 2 Nikkormats too. Could you tell I am a fan?
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Chris101
summicronia
Yeah, slr's ... who needs 'em? 😉 (By the way, if you ever decide to get rid of that 21-35, do advertise it here! I had one for my old Canon A-1, which was stolen in 1985. I still miss that lens!)
Armoured
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Worth the difference from e.g. F100?
Worth the difference from e.g. F100?
As much as I can see some wanting a tank, the F100 (for example) seems a pretty excellent deal used. I just picked one up in excellent shape for about $200 - pretty solid build.
What features could possibly justify a ten-fold difference? Okay, give some leeway for new vs used, etc, I still have trouble imagining those for whom this would be critical. As compared to spending the money on glass.
In advance, I apologize to serious professionals who shoot 10,000 rolls a year of which 40% in Antarctica at -75 degrees, use only the super-newest flash systems, need milliseconds better focussing, etc. But for anyone on a budget of any kind?
Worth the difference from e.g. F100?
As much as I can see some wanting a tank, the F100 (for example) seems a pretty excellent deal used. I just picked one up in excellent shape for about $200 - pretty solid build.
What features could possibly justify a ten-fold difference? Okay, give some leeway for new vs used, etc, I still have trouble imagining those for whom this would be critical. As compared to spending the money on glass.
In advance, I apologize to serious professionals who shoot 10,000 rolls a year of which 40% in Antarctica at -75 degrees, use only the super-newest flash systems, need milliseconds better focussing, etc. But for anyone on a budget of any kind?
I agree, the F100 is an outstanding deal used. $200 gets one a lot of camera. Luckily, I managed to find a mint used F6 for $900 which is IMO a great price for the best film camera from Nikon ever. Hard to believe these are now selling used for what a used M6 costs.
Armoured
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Supply > demand
Supply > demand
Yes, excellent deals on used Nikon bodies abound. So many were made, so little demand now.
Doesn't it sometimes seem like they made more bodies than lenses? Or I guess I'm just looking for something apart from the basic kit zooms.
Supply > demand
Yes, excellent deals on used Nikon bodies abound. So many were made, so little demand now.
Doesn't it sometimes seem like they made more bodies than lenses? Or I guess I'm just looking for something apart from the basic kit zooms.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Recently had to buy a third F3 because it was so cheap, even though I had two already. Kinda got the MD-4 motor drive for free.
Seems like the fast primes (MF) in excelent condition don't linger though. I'm at a point where I don't have to change lenses and can just grab the camera with the focal length I want. How spoiled is that?
Calzone
CK Dexter Haven
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You're right. The F100 is a vastly better 'deal.' I had one two+ years ago. Then, i re-bought one last month, thinking i couldn't get an F6 at a decent price. When i found the F6, though, i returned the F100.
But, there isn't a ten-fold difference in features. Not even five-fold.... What i prefer in the F6 is the viewfinder, which is a bit better than in the F100, and it gets me closer to the FE2 ideal. Not quite, but closer. The F6 also sounds amazing. But, that's not a super significant issue. It's just a nicety. The F100 sounds great, but next to the F6, it sounds just a bit more primitive. Just don't compare the two and you'll remain happy with the F100. I sorta wish B&H DIDN'T have that F6 demo sitting on the shelf, and i coulda kept the $800 difference.
As for "spending the difference on glass," it's kind of a non-issue. I don't really need/want a lot of lenses. I have a 50mm Series E and a 50/1.2 AIS. I'll probably add a 35/2 AF-D, and that'll be it. I've got everything else covered with an EOS system and other cameras.
It is kinda funny to read the opinion that the F6 is "so extravagant/expensive," when compared to any Leica-M....
Armoured
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Thanks for GAS avoidance advice
Thanks for GAS avoidance advice
Thanks for the advice - I'll try to avoid handling an F6 and maybe be able to save my money. And I don't own any Leica's - for the moment, I'm going to fiddle more with medium format and see how that grabs me before dumping a bundle on more gear.
Thanks for GAS avoidance advice
Thanks for the advice - I'll try to avoid handling an F6 and maybe be able to save my money. And I don't own any Leica's - for the moment, I'm going to fiddle more with medium format and see how that grabs me before dumping a bundle on more gear.