How fast and accurate is the F90X's AF?

[2100]

Any comparsions, real-world user accounts? Could find little info on the net.

[jesser]

Originally Posted by 2100 Any comparsions, real-world user accounts? Could find little info on the net.

better than F80......not as good as F100........but is still a good camera for events coverage.

[2100]

Originally Posted by jesser better than F80......not as good as F100........but is still a good camera for events coverage.

Sounds good.....looking for a fast, cheap workhorse.

[clive]

f90x AF is "fast enough" but jerky. it has only 1 AF point thou...and cannot use G lens. when used with nikkor 80-200/2.8 two touch, AF will struggle appreciably due to the len's heavy elements. i shot< funkamania 2001> with this combo.

suggest u go for f100. coz the f100 AF is smoother. (CAM1300) and has 5 AF points. and can use G lens and build quality and etc

[2100]

Originally Posted by clive f90x AF is "fast enough" but jerky. it has only 1 AF point thou...and cannot use G lens. when used with nikkor 80-200/2.8 two touch, AF will struggle appreciably due to the len's heavy elements. i shot< funkamania 2001> with this combo. suggest u go for f100. coz the f100 AF is smoother. (CAM1300) and has 5 AF points. and can use G lens and build quality and etc

1 pt is ok....center weighted. Too bad no matrix, no need 1005-pixel as found in F5/D70/D100 but at least got matrix. I am the type who point and recompose, habit liao. So far never read that cam246 is jerky.

F100, too ex leh. Just recently barely managed to pay off the D70 kit with my lousy shots. F100 body is like 1.2k? I just need a workhorse that can withstand breakage (in case D70 breaks.....unlikely as i don't do Mt Everest or what but still plastic)

[clive]

mmm ok lah under most situations f90x can do the job. just a few quirks here n there lor. maybe me too picky..hehe. but must make sure ur lens is not G lens lor.

[2100]

Originally Posted by clive mmm ok lah under most situations f90x can do the job. just a few quirks here n there lor. maybe me too picky..hehe. but must make sure ur lens is not G lens lor.

Thanks doc! Nope, no G lenses.

Sorry, made a mistake, the F90x has 3D matrix metering.

[boopoo]

Price difference 650 to700 4 secondhand 0ne depend what u want speed mirco second,money? save 4 good lenes.....

[sfhuang]

2100, f90x is a very good camera. The only gripe one may have about it is that it doesn't work with G lenses. But personally, that's not a problem for me because I use prime lenses mostly. For a backup or second film camera body, the f90x is an excellent choice. Go for it.

[jesser]

Originally Posted by 2100 1 pt is ok....center weighted. Too bad no matrix, no need 1005-pixel as found in F5/D70/D100 but at least got matrix. I am the type who point and recompose, habit liao. So far never read that cam246 is jerky. F100, too ex leh. Just recently barely managed to pay off the D70 kit with my lousy shots. F100 body is like 1.2k? I just need a workhorse that can withstand breakage (in case D70 breaks.....unlikely as i don't do Mt Everest or what but still plastic)

if you are able to wait and safe a little more......go for the F100......is a camera the you will not wish to touch the F80/F90 again once you get hooked on it.......
compare both the F90X and F100......The F90 still do hunt in low lighted places sometimes......normally i will switched to manual focus in this case.

[Tetrode]

Fast and accurate enuff even with an 80-200 AFD mounted.

[2100]

Thanks for the responses.

Just handled a couple of 2nd hand F90x at TCW, the peeling back problem sucks. Heard that the lighter fluid/isopropanol striping treatment is not so easy to do cleanly too.

[MooEy]

dun bother buying from tcw unless u are a carrot. hunt ard the buy/sell forum, find a minty one with the motor drive. skip the md26 back, bring to nikon and get a new one there, no peeling back problem to handle. if u are feeling rich, get a cla as well.

~MooEy~

[Tetrode]

Originally Posted by MooEy dun bother buying from tcw unless u are a carrot. hunt ard the buy/sell forum, find a minty one with the motor drive. skip the md26 back, bring to nikon and get a new one there, no peeling back problem to handle. if u are feeling rich, get a cla as well. ~MooEy~

Carrot?

Not motor drive but vertical grip.

I agree on skipping the MF26 Databack unless it comes with the body at a very good price. e.g. $500 for body + MF26 + MD10

CLA unnecessary if body is in mint condition. Just get shutter count and check that the pressure place is free of wear and scratches (an indication of heavy use - unless seller has been smart enuff to replace it).

[Zerstorer]

Originally Posted by 2100 Thanks for the responses. Just handled a couple of 2nd hand F90x at TCW, the peeling back problem sucks. Heard that the lighter fluid/isopropanol striping treatment is not so easy to do cleanly too.

When I did it I only used my fingernails.

The sticky back is a non-issue if the other parts of the camera are in good condition. It feels much better when you scrape off everything.

[2100]

Originally Posted by MooEy dun bother buying from tcw unless u are a carrot.

Yup, prices are easily around $200 cheaper in buy/sell, even if you account for differences in the quality of body. But they are real nice people as i got a new lens and tested for quite a while.

[2100]

Originally Posted by Zerstorer When I did it I only used my fingernails.

You got F90x and buy D70. I got D70 and buy F90x.