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kristian · 26th October 2002

I've never owned an auto SLR before. Been using my FM2 and my Lomo LCA. Now I'm thinking of getting a auto SLR body.

Nikon is currently having a promotion with the F80 which I have learnt from reading some past threads that it's not really that such a good deal and getting it seperately will somewhat be cheaper.

I've also learnt that the F90x cost around the same as a brand new F80 body on the 2nd hand market.

So now i'm basically torn between getting a brand new F80 or a F90 used.

What say you guys?

Revo · 26th October 2002

Based on ur preference n luck....

No experience with both cams but if u dun mind used items, and u trust the seller .........y not get the higher end one....

However, if ur interest is in getting a new one n want a peace of mind...of cos personally it would be safer to get a brand new one with local warranty.

Maybe try to get from someone u know or check carefully when dealing...

djork · 26th October 2002

i would choose the F80S.. u can even record exposure details on the film itself, in between the frames.

Mudpool · 27th October 2002

You gotta consider that F90X can't use D lens or G lens, there's no 'forward' compatibility. That pretty limits your choices of lens to older lens, but not the newer ones that is D or G. Not saying that old lens isn't good, but you'd be cut off from newer expansions of the product lineup, and that may make your investment less worthwhile

roti · 27th October 2002

get the F100 if u hav the budget.......

26th October 2002	#1
kristian Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne & Singapore Posts: 70	New F80 or used F90? I've never owned an auto SLR before. Been using my FM2 and my Lomo LCA. Now I'm thinking of getting a auto SLR body. Nikon is currently having a promotion with the F80 which I have learnt from reading some past threads that it's not really that such a good deal and getting it seperately will somewhat be cheaper. I've also learnt that the F90x cost around the same as a brand new F80 body on the 2nd hand market. So now i'm basically torn between getting a brand new F80 or a F90 used. What say you guys? Last edited by kristian; 26th October 2002 at 09:03 PM.

26th October 2002	#3
djork Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hong Kong, Pokfulam Posts: 1,195	i would choose the F80S.. u can even record exposure details on the film itself, in between the frames. __________________ Canon 300D, 30D, 5D. 17-40 f4 L, 24-105 f4 L, 70-200 f2.8 L IS

26th October 2002	#2
Revo Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore bo gway hai! Posts: 465	Based on ur preference n luck.... No experience with both cams but if u dun mind used items, and u trust the seller .........y not get the higher end one.... However, if ur interest is in getting a new one n want a peace of mind...of cos personally it would be safer to get a brand new one with local warranty. Maybe try to get from someone u know or check carefully when dealing...

27th October 2002	#4
Mudpool Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeside & Suzhou-China Posts: 128	You gotta consider that F90X can't use D lens or G lens, there's no 'forward' compatibility. That pretty limits your choices of lens to older lens, but not the newer ones that is D or G. Not saying that old lens isn't good, but you'd be cut off from newer expansions of the product lineup, and that may make your investment less worthwhile

27th October 2002	#5
roti Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sgp/China/TW Posts: 743	get the F100 if u hav the budget.......