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Average Ratings

Photograph Quality	10/10
Features	8/10
Ease of Use	7/10
Value for Money	8.3/10
Reviewer Rating	8.5/10
Overall Rating	8.8/10

75% Recommended3 out of 4 Reviews

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Review of Nikon F 35mm SLR camera

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By Thomas Tseng. on 26th Apr 2001

Thomas Tseng.'s Ratings

Features	4/10
Value for money	5/10
Overall value	4/10
Thomas Tseng.'s recommendation

Good Points

1.Simple
2.Reliable
3.Heavy(for more stable handling)

Bad Points

1. Slow top shutter speed (1/1000).
2. Slow Synch speed.
3. Meter head does not work with later lenses without a "rabbit ear".

General Comments

This camera is a good choice for photo beginners for it's relatively low price (for a used one), 100% view finder area, and fully manual overide on all functions. It will make a beginner know more about photography basics than later AF cameras. Compare to the current Nikon FM2n, it is still a very good choice on budgetwise.

7 Comments on Review by Thomas Tseng. for Nikon F 35mm SLR camera

1. Peter Bennet. on 5th Oct 2001

   The Nikon F is a true classic, one of the great cameras of history. The review makes it sound like cheap old clunker that alright for beginners and that about all. What a lot of rot!!!

2. Jirka. on 17th Feb 2002

   I own a Nikon F (made 1969) - it's a precise and reliable tool, both optically and mechanically. I use it daily and it works everywhere and the results are far far better then those of any compact or digital (!) camera on market today. The review is roughly underestimating!

3. John Orrell. on 8th Apr 2002

   Even though I am not a Nikon fan, I can appreciate the Nikon F's place in photographic history, its brick-like build and sensible features. This review does none of these qualities any justice. SOMEONE with experience of this camera PLEASE write in with an EDUCATED review of this classic camera to lift its shameful average rating up from 4!

4. wolfgang. on 10th Oct 2002

   Unfortunatly this review does little to reveal the beauty of total manual and creative control 35mm photography. Many people have become dependent on technology to do for them what users of the nikon f must do for themselves but in doing such, they retain creative control if they know how to use the equipment.

5. Tommy. on 8th Jun 2003

   Hate to say it but the review is correct. But,,,,
   I own five nikon f's, and use them all the time and will not use any other camera. Have been using them since purchased new so don't know any other camera, the camera is part of me. New people in photography should buy the current cameras and learn to use them as I have the old nikon. The lack of light meter in the camera don't mean anything to me, don't need one, but I did need a light meter to get used to the film when I got started, still have it, just in case.
   Enjoy photography and create pictures and use whatever feels good to you. Most current cameras are all good. You make the photo, not the camera.

6. photoman on 21st Dec 2005

   I can't agree with this review.
   I have Nikon F; it's a great body, best 35mm SLR of its time.
   This camera started a new age of professional photography in late 50's. Actually this camera is the main reason of today’s SLR popularity.
   This camera made Nikon F series to be a symbol of professional photography for many years. It can't be underestimated.

7. Ron Sindric on 13th Oct 2006

   The NIKON F is not a beginner's camera, it is a Professional tool. Higher shutter speeds, fancy gimmicks and all the other things found on today's "top" SLR's are for camera-clowns who do not know how to create images. This review seems to be written by someone who has lots to learn about the fundamental nature of photography. Maybe they should stay with a "modern full-featured" camera for a while.

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