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(More customer reviews)This is the best SLR that I bought in 94' and there's only one that's better which is the Nikon F5.
And I'll explain why for some it may still be the best. Unlike F5, much of the operation is through manual dials, very similar to F3. It's faster, because you can check & change any setting without turning the camera on. And when you do turn it on, it's fast. Autofocus has only one point, but it's accurate(more so than alot of the multi focus point models) This means, you seize the moment(with minimal delay)
This camera is a beauty, when you hold in you hand, you'll feel how solid it is, everything is where they should be at your finger tip, it's uncluttered design is very utilitarian. The shutter is robust(still functioning like new, after 16years!) It's quiet, versatile(takes 4, 6, or 8AA batteries, depending on what grip you choose to use it with) The pentaprism view finder can be switched to accommodate action finder, waist level finder for doing low angle shots, magnifying finder for macro works... you can really customize this to whatever your needs are. Personally I found the original high eye point finder, DP-20 to be very sufficient. I've done a lot of low light shoots, where being able to see, and focus through the finder becomes important(I avoid the AF light/beam from being emitted, so I don't startle/distract my subject, and I get a very uninterrupted natural feel)
Did I mention how efficient it is why batteries? I get almost twice as much shots as the comparable Canon pro model, because much of it is analog dials. Minolta being on the other extreme(hence they are glitchy, and slow to start up... and you'll miss the money shot)
It works with all the older Nikon lenses, flash.
Okay so, here's the stuff you may not like, it's built solid like a tanks, and it also weighs like one.. this actually helps you to steady it for ulta-slow shutter speed shots, much like a rifle. Also it has a big grip, so small handed people may not like it(it's best to hold the camera and check it out, before you buy one, because things will become obvious immediately, even when they sound good on paper(as Minolta/Maxxum did)when you hold it, something will fit, and others will feel awkward, or won't work like you want it to, trust me it's very personal)
Whatever you do don't skimp on the lens (ever!) or film... because those and your imagination is what creates an exciting photo. Camera is just a clever box, with a shutter.
That said once you buy this or other camera,
Enjoy photography whatever you choose, and worry less about equipments.
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Nikon F4, 1988-.(4-AA) AIS AF lens mount.This is the European version supplied with the MB-20 grip which holds 4- AA batteries. Will accept MB-21 (6-AA) and MB-23 High Speed Battery Pack. 4th generation of Nikon professional system camera.Auto focus with manual override, AF tracking, AF lock.Manual metering, aperture and shutter priority AE, program AE.TTL OTF flash metering.AF or P-type lenses are needed to use Shutter priority or Program metering modes.Manual and Aperture priority can be used with any lens.5 zone matrix metering pattern, plus spot metering concentrating on the 5mm circle in the center of the finder screen, and 60/40 centerweighted metering pattern.All metering patterns operate with AIS-AF, AIS and AI lenses, however, with Non-AIlenses use stop down metering with centerweighted pattern only, with AI converted lenses use centerweighted or spot meteringpatterns only.LCD/LED display in VF.Exposure compensation, AE lock.Standard prism: DP-20 has eyepiece shutter and VFilluminator, 100% image viewing.Dedicated hot shoe.Shutterspeed range: 30 sec to 1/8000 plus T & B when using AE modes, inmanual metering mode longest shutter speed is 4 sec.Flash syncin motor provides auto film advance (5.7 fps) and rewind.Multi exposure capability, mirror lockup, interchangeable prisms and focusing screens, removable back, body grip, DOF preview.Optional Backs: MF-22 Data Back (date, time imprinting), MF-23 Multi Function Back (also provides interval timer, auto bracketing,exposure delay and more.), MF-24 250 exposure back with multi- function capabilities of MF-23.Recommended flash: SB-24/25,
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