Nikon SLR?

itsybitsyspidy · 15th January 2006

Yes i know there are a hundred threads asking to recommend Nikon DSLRs, but i'd like to ask what SLR is suitable for first time learner? I think F6/F5 is outta my league. so gotta leave that out. F5565/75/80?

runes · 15th January 2006

I've been reading about this too, think N80/F80 is highly recommended. Price wise bit more than 65/75 but function and built wise is better. Compared to DSLR, price difference of $200 shouldn't be too much right?

itsybitsyspidy · 15th January 2006

Originally Posted by runes

I've been reading about this too, think N80/F80 is highly recommended. Price wise bit more than 65/75 but function and built wise is better. Compared to DSLR, price difference of $200 shouldn't be too much right?

hm. i'm just starting out. so i'd like the learn the basics first. so you'd recommend a F80? what's the price like nowadays?

espn · 15th January 2006

Waffle · 15th January 2006

let's just say i love my F80D more than my D70s!

now if only i can get my hands on a F3

ortega · 15th January 2006

F80/F801s/F90/

not so basic, but good value for money

got money?

F100/F4/F5/F6

runes · 15th January 2006

Originally Posted by itsybitsyspidy

hm. i'm just starting out. so i'd like the learn the basics first. so you'd recommend a F80? what's the price like nowadays?

Nikon's RPP is $838 from its website, maybe $600+?? Not sure though.

benedium · 15th January 2006

Want basics? FM2n

Tetrode · 15th January 2006

One of the best SLRs to start with is the Nikon F601/N6006 (1990-1997).
It has everything you'll ever need in a tough reliable package. And they go for a song these days. You probably can pick one up for $150 maybe even less. Just get the one that is made in Japan. The ones of later manufacture were from Thailand.

If you want to spend a bit more, the F90x/N90s is the one I'd pick. Same UI as the F601 and same reliability.

lightchaser · 15th January 2006

Go for a FM2 if you want to learn from basic.
You will love it.

TMC · 15th January 2006

real basics is the FM2. or else the f65 or f80 is sufficient.

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itsybitsyspidy Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,238	Nikon SLR? Yes i know there are a hundred threads asking to recommend Nikon DSLRs, but i'd like to ask what SLR is suitable for first time learner? I think F6/F5 is outta my league. so gotta leave that out. F5565/75/80? Last edited by itsybitsyspidy; 15th January 2006 at 01:32 PM.

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runes Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 286	Re: Nikon SLR? I've been reading about this too, think N80/F80 is highly recommended. Price wise bit more than 65/75 but function and built wise is better. Compared to DSLR, price difference of $200 shouldn't be too much right?

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Tetrode Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,376	Re: Nikon SLR? One of the best SLRs to start with is the Nikon F601/N6006 (1990-1997). It has everything you'll ever need in a tough reliable package. And they go for a song these days. You probably can pick one up for $150 maybe even less. Just get the one that is made in Japan. The ones of later manufacture were from Thailand. If you want to spend a bit more, the F90x/N90s is the one I'd pick. Same UI as the F601 and same reliability.

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