nikon cameras

[bebe_chick]

am using my dad's NIKON FM camera. obsolete na nga eh.
ngayon naghahanap ako ng camera for me. my own.

nikon din since hindi sya madali masira.
ano bang maganda?
film slr lang. since low budget.
ung nakita ko sa ebay.pg n4004s something.
tingin nyo maganda ba un?
may lens na rin na 80-200mm.

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[kengo]

Try going for newer generation AF cameras, since they provide better metering and af. Used F80's are pretty affordable nowadays.

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[bebe_chick]

Try going for newer generation AF cameras, since they provide better metering and af. Used F80's are pretty affordable nowadays.

thanks alot!
really appreciate it.

btw, mga 10thou ba or less mga 2nd hand f80?

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[hp]

regarding sa n4004s, maganda lang ito pag full manual kasi sa dials nya imo. pero problemado ang auto-focus nya. medyo mabagal. if your looking to learn photography, pwede yan kasi full manual pero meron ibang slr models siguro mas maganda na approximately same price.

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[kengo]

btw, mga 10thou ba or less mga 2nd hand f80?

I think you can get one between 10-12k depending on the condition for the body only. Another alternative is the F65, which is cheaper but still a good camera.

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[bebe_chick]

regarding sa n4004s, maganda lang ito pag full manual kasi sa dials nya imo. pero problemado ang auto-focus nya. medyo mabagal. if your looking to learn photography, pwede yan kasi full manual pero meron ibang slr models siguro mas maganda na approximately same price.

un nga eh. i wanna learn with a full manual cam... para naman hindi ako masanay sa digital kagad. para mapakita ko pa rin ung creative side ko.

I think you can get one between 10-12k depending on the condition for the body only. Another alternative is the F65, which is cheaper but still a good camera.

meron kaya sa hidalgo nyan? sa avenue kaya? f65 ba is manual? o auto/manual?

thanks!

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[kengo]

meron kaya sa hidalgo nyan? sa avenue kaya? f65 ba is manual? o auto/manual?

thanks!

I was referring to used ones, so your best bet is this forum's classifieds or

www.bidshot.com
www.ebay.ph

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[richard]

try mo rin po ang Nikon FM2
full manual din po sya...

 

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[bebe_chick]

my dad bought ung mamiya ba un?
sobrang bigat pala nun.

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[gerrysnaps]

my dad bought ung mamiya ba un?
sobrang bigat pala nun.

Wow your dad's getting into Medium Format!  These things only get bigger and bigger the more "pro" you get! 

un nga eh. i wanna learn with a full manual cam... para naman hindi ako masanay sa digital kagad. para mapakita ko pa rin ung creative side ko.

thanks!

IMO, you might learn faster shooting with any digital camera with manual controls (not necessarily a DSLR) because of the instant feedback.  It lets you experiment at a fast pace.  Though there is the tendency to shoot a lot there's nothing wrong with that per se, as long as you review each shot and try to improve with every shot.

On the flipside, this is not to say that film is not a good way to learn.  Some of the really good photographers that I know started with film and have a certain discipline with making every shot count that I don't.

Just my two cents!

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[bebe_chick]

oh yeah!
the mamiya cam is so big.
and kung may snatcher or some bad elements, pag hinampas mo ng mamiya baka mapatay ko pa eh.
hehe.

may dad's thinking about handing me down his d70.
sabi ko kasi mukha akong kawawa sa fppf. hehe.
paawa effect ba.

kaya un.
he doesn't want me to buy camera other than nikon.

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[gerrysnaps]

oh yeah!
the mamiya cam is so big.
and kung may snatcher or some bad elements, pag hinampas mo ng mamiya baka mapatay ko pa eh.
hehe.

may dad's thinking about handing me down his d70.
sabi ko kasi mukha akong kawawa sa fppf. hehe.
paawa effect ba.

kaya un.
he doesn't want me to buy camera other than nikon.

If he does hand it over, just take it and run!  Touch move na yun!  The D70 is a great camera to have. 

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[bebe_chick]

well am keeping my fingers cross...

eh puro fm binibigay eh.
mga collection nya.

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[kengo]

kaya un.
he doesn't want me to buy camera other than nikon.

As they say Father knows best 

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[Doughn]

iba talaga ang  NIKON!

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[levi]

another member of the darkside 

F80 is a very good film cam.. i believe thats where they based the design and controls of the D70.

i also have to agree that going digital is more economical (not necessarily that you'll learn faster).  expensive na nga magpa develop ng film.  with digital you can allow yourself to experiment without thinking of the cost of printing

pero i still do have much respect to film shooters.  especially the purist!!

good luck po!

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[jrj]

Your FM is a very good camera - stick with it  and just buy an AF flim camera for back up. I have used several  Nikon cameras and my opinion is that the manual focus cameras like FM/F3/FE produce better photos than the AF counterparts. If you decide to go AF,  don't get the F401 or the others in this series. I have owned them and ended up selling as AF is slow. They also have a weak spot in the back cover latch which beaks easily. Get the  F60, F80, F75 as these are better units. Remember you cannot use the lenses of your FM on the AF cameras. If you want to use MF lenses, get the F801, F70 or F90.

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[supermom]

Hey...

D70 is your best bet!!!  Lambing na todo...

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[gerrysnaps]

Hey...

D70 is your best bet!!!  Lambing na todo...

Or borrow his D70 often, and pag nakulitan na sya, he'll get the hint and get you a Nikon D50 care of supermom!

Can I get a referral discount?

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[kentamayo]

The Durability and quality of Nikons are no laughing matter... they're probably the most durable consumer camera / DSLRs in the country (as stated here:http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=3379.msg49119#msg49119) hehehe

Pro on a more serious note, lambingin mo na daddy mo to get the D70, it's a very capable tool in the right hands. Also keep a film body as backup (you never know).

Peace!

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