Buying a Nikon F65

[phy]

Anyway know a good price for a Nikon F65 ? Beginner's kit, body + lens..

[binbeto]

New should be ard $600. Body + a kit lens (most likely 28-100G lens)

[plsoong]

why don't u try this?:-

http://www.clubsnap.org/forums/showt...threadid=39359

i think its very very reasonable plus u got all the accessories everything in.

IMHO its a fantastic deal for a beginner

my 2 cents

cheers,

PL

[phy]

Thanks for the reply..
Thats was what i was quoted at CP today..doesn't it goes lower than that ?

The lowest i found was $559. Not at CP

Any ideas whats AP quote ? i went there and they are out of stocks

[phy]

Quote: Originally posted by plsoong why don't u try this?:- http://www.clubsnap.org/forums/showt...threadid=39359 i think its very very reasonable plus u got all the accessories everything in. IMHO its a fantastic deal for a beginner my 2 cents cheers, PL

Thanks for the recommendation ! will talk to the F70 seller

[binbeto]

I dun know the lowest quote.. a few dollar different I think is OK.

Read up on the differences between F65 and F70.

There is a newer model F75.

[taker]

F65 is very good. But if you find that the price between F65 & F75 is small, go for F75 instead.

If you got a bigger budget, got for F80.


F65

F75

[phy]

Quote: Originally posted by taker F65 is very good. But if you find that the price between F65 & F75 is small, go for F75 instead. If you got a bigger budget, got for F80. F65 F75

Does the f65 have an illuminator for on the LCD panel ?

[gnail]

dun think e f65 has an illuminator. e f80 has tho. =)

[taker]

Quote: Originally posted by phy Does the f65 have an illuminator for on the LCD panel ?

nope.

[clive]

if u got the same budget then go for the f75 coz it as optional grip with the 2nd shutter release button. this cant be found on f 65

for us who r used to pro grade bodied this small diff may be negligible peanuts but i believe between f65 n f75 that 2nd button will show a significant difference

one day when u upgrade to pro bodies then that old f75 with vertical grip+2nd shutter release button may very well serve well as ur trusty back up/holiday body

[phy]

How about the F60 and the F70 ?
From the F60, 70 to the F65, 75..is there a 'Major' upgrade from there ?

Cause i'm on a tight budget so i actually considering a second-handed slr

[klein]

i using f-65 now lah. but hoh this camera only got erm remote control no cable release, if u taking night photography get one with cable release loh cause i find the remote very troublesome.

secondly this one got no continous mode leh wanna take those fast action pics at a fast rate cannot.

i like it now lah but just feel its abit inadequate, if u got big hands like me this camera will be a problem.

[Avatar]

Moving thread to the Nikon sub-forum, kindly continue your discussions there.

[Obzervr]

Hi Phy,

You may find the reviews below enlightening. I guess the rule of 'buy the best body you can afford' does apply when you are considering lower end SLRs. I am using a F65 at moment, got it used at a good bargain, generally happy but wish that dx coding can be overidden, a feature available on F80 and better. However, I find the remote control useful, especially when working with wide angle lenses for candid shots, Just need to set it up, hands off the camera and when an unsuspected subject passes by, click ... I guess you cannot go too wrong on your decision especially if you manage to get a bargain/used kit.


http://www.bythom.com/n65.htm

http://www.bythom.com/n75.htm

http://www.nikonlinks.com/links/

Just my 1.5 cents worth as I am also new to nikon AF SLRs.

regards

[phy]

thanks for all your kind advice..and the links..

Anyway i have a offer to get a nikon F60 used at $300..with lens (35-70mm)

User claims that cam less than 2 yrs old in good condition..

what do u guys think ?

-Anything to look out for while getting a used SLR ?

[binbeto]

I have no used F75 before but as clive pointed out. It's the only one with a vertical grip release among the 3 model.

Having used both F65 & F80 as a newbie, I will give u my humble opinion.

F65
Cheaper (by abt $200) (can get a 50mm 1.8 with this amount)
remote release is cheaper (abt $20)

F80
Spot metering
Grid on demand
Cable release is cheaper($10)
ISO override(useful for bulk roll film)
Slightly faster flash syn @ 1/125 (F65 is 1/90)

Unless the older model like F60, F601 is very much cheaper. U might wanna consider that they dun support the newer VR and AFS feature.

Any one this 3 will work for U. Look at my photosig pic in my signature. The earlier shot at taken wif F65.

In most situation, both model should be able to get u similar shot.

[d7t3]

DON'T get an F60 if you can avoid it. it's so basic you can't do much.

[West_ray]

Quote: Originally posted by phy thanks for all your kind advice..and the links.. Anyway i have a offer to get a nikon F60 used at $300..with lens (35-70mm) User claims that cam less than 2 yrs old in good condition.. what do u guys think ? -Anything to look out for while getting a used SLR ?

yah, i agreed with d7t3, unless u wanan get abit serious into photography, try not to get f60 ... maybe u can ask y the seller dun wan the F60 anymore ... u might get some ans from the seller ...

[phy]

Thanks to those who help.
Finally settled for a Nikon F75..

have not really explore it yet. But one thing that pleased me...the LCD on top of the camera is illuminated.

Also the the touch/click on the shutter feels so much better than the F60..

Also bought a Nikon drybox for it.