Which film camera to buy?

[Manda]

Hi all,

I've just started a year long photography course and the first two weeks are in film. I am really struggling with almost every aspect of it.

At the moment I am using my sisters camera and I think I need to buy one myself to get some practise in.

I am considering a Nikon F90X (purely because I am reading a book and the author used this for his shots).

I would like auto focus and to be compatible (?) with my current Nikon lenses (DX and G).

Thanks for any feedback, Mandy

My APAD: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461995&page=12

 

[nsalman]

You only need it for the first two weeks?
A 90x will more than do meet your requirements.

 

[flipfreak]

saw this post first then saw your post in my apad.

honestly, cos i am using canon, i am not very familiar with nikon film cameras.

but the f90 has af. only issue is using dx lenses on it.

 

[karnage]

You won't be able to use most of your DX lenses with a film SLR. But G lenses should work with the more modern film ones... not sure about the F90x though. Google it! I'm sure it's easy-to-find information. =)

 

[shaoken]

Try Cash Converters!

I got my Minolta Dynax 5 + kit lens (very clean, only with some dust), except for the lens cap is spoilt.
Only @ <$100!!

Maybe you can be as lucky as me?

 

[catchlights]

No, F90X is still using non G lenses, all the lenses need aperture ring, else you only stuck with one aperture setting since there is no sub command dial to adjust aperture on a F90X.

you are better of using F80 or F100 if you want to use G lenses.
btw, 35mm film format same like FX on DSLR, using DX lenses on film SLR will suffer from vignetting like this.

 

[catchlights]

btw, a F90X with battery grip is too big for a girl, unless you have a big pair of hands.

 

[jekyll69]

i like to play with my HOLGA toy camera
HAHAHAHA

 

[Manda]

Thanks for all your quick replies - I'm still confused - but at least I have some pointers now.

cheers Mandy

PS - if any one has more insights, please do post!

 

[PrimePhotog]

F90X is a pretty nice camera though I personally like the F100 for it's more chunky grip and feel.