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I've been thinking about getting an older [manual focus] SLR like the Nikon F3HP or perhaps even the completely mechanical camera [no battery] like the Nikon F2 to play around with. Any thoughts?
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I've been thinking about getting an older [manual focus] SLR like the Nikon F3HP or perhaps even the completely mechanical camera [no battery] like the Nikon F2 to play around with. Any thoughts?
If that's what you want then go for it. The nikon is the budget route. If you have a lot of money to spare though, many people seem to swear by their leicas.
I've been thinking about getting an older [manual focus] SLR like the Nikon F3HP or perhaps even the completely mechanical camera [no battery] like the Nikon F2 to play around with. Any thoughts?
I had an F2 and I sold it when I inherited an F3. I regret it. The F2 was a great camera.
I tried out the D90 yesterday, the movie mode at least was not great at all. THough other than that it seemed a good upgrade to the D80, which I've owned at one point (only a modest D50 at the moment)
I had an F2 and I sold it when I inherited an F3. I regret it. The F2 was a great camera.
What was it about the F2 that you preferred over the F3? I like the fact that it is completely mechanical, but that is really more for the 'cool factor' than anything else.
Mocok - Is that a good deal? Would those two lenses cover everything for me at first?
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The F2 was easier to use. The electronics in the F3 are irritating. Instead of a needle to read exposures, you get a row of leds like a cheap video game. The F3 works and it's fine, but the F2 just seems more intuitive and closer to what a film camera always was.
The 35mm should be enough for most of your shooting, I am not sure with the other lens though, looks like an elcheapo. If everything still works perfectly without fungus, fault, etc... I think that price is pretty decent.
But actually after having a closer look, I think the equipments are a bit dirty, but I might be wrong. Although for some reason my gut feeling says they might have problem - either fungus or stiff mechanical...
It really does look like a great deal as long as everything works. I can take my time and give it a good cleaning. Have a friend who is a professional photographer who should be able to tell me if everything is in working order. Shoot a roll of film, see how it turns out, and take it in for serviceing if it needs it... still way cheaper than the other F2 auctions I was able to find.
Waiting to hear back from him on shipping costs.
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