Old Nikon Film Cameras

I have crossed over back to film cameras. I've purchased an OLD Nikon F2 in beautiful condition and using Kodak GC/Ultramax film and my results have been interesting and varied as I become reacquainted with film cameras. I like the mystery surrounding taking pictures with film and the various outcomes. I was bored with my digital camera and I now enjoy taking pictures again. I still pray every day that Kodak will bring back Kodachrome and the EPA will get off their backs and allow Kodachrome processing again.

Finally switched from my Old Nikon film to Digital .....Nikon was great then and now they ROCK

I'm an OLD Nikon (film) photographer, and have only recently come into the 21'st century. I am in awe of the power, flexibility, and image quality from this camera. It's also very affordable, and quite light. I'm having more fun that should be legal. Now...what lens to use today?

I have owned many Nikon Film Cameras, DSLR from D100 to D300, and many of the new ones, and Z Series cameras. I find the D500 easily the best and even the D7500 is awesome. Nikon thinks the mirrorless cameras are the Bomb! Well, for wildlife or rapid action the D500 is the best of both worlds. Maybe someday they'll do a D500X! Until then I'd take a D500 everyday. The D7500 is nice in that it has a on board flash. When I use one of their Z Cameras for several days there are many times when the D500 would have done the job faster and better.

I shoot film for two reasons: 1. Film lets me shoot with old cameras. (My favorites right now are the Nikon F2 and Nikon S2. I also shoot a Nikon FE which I like very much.) Older cameras don't necessarily take "better" pictures, but I think I take better pictures with them. I have to slow down and be more deliberate. This doesn't mean I can't shoot something that is happening at high-tempo, but I just have to plan better. 2. Film renders images differently than one of my digital cameras. Colors, contrasts, dynamic range -- all different. Not necessarily "better," but different. Better is a matter of opinion based on whatever criteria you establish. Sometimes "better" is not technically superior; it just looks really nice. So, this review is following my first roll of Lomo100. I was shooting my F2 with a 50mm f/2. Lomo100 has a nice clean look about it. Contrast is pretty good in strong outdoor light where you'll probably be using 100 speed film anyway. Colors are not super-saturated, but nice. It renders color somewhere between Portra and Ektar. It's a tad bit grainy for a 100 speed film -- but see note 2 above -- NBD. It's inexpensive and fun to shoot. Although I shoot more expensive films on occasion, I have a hard time justifying it in a 35mm camera when you can have a great time with stuff like this, Fuji C200, and Agfa 200 (if you can still find some).

Pleased with the purchase, works well in an Old Canon F1 film camera.

This is an excellent plate ,fits my NIKON film and digital cameras.Very solid!

At 84 years old, this carrier harness makes photo shooting walks much easier. Old age and bad knees make walking with a cane carrying camera equipment difficult. The Cotton Harness works very well helping to transport one or two cameras with ease. Quickly, either of the two cameras are readily available for use. It is also very well made.

I still like to use real film in my cameras.

I wanted a lightweight but sturdy tripod for film cameras, particularly my Nikon FM-2 and my Olympus OM-1. Small packing volume was less important and I didn't want to fuss with too many leg sections. I was willing to pay up to $200. This one at half that price is perfect for my needs. With the legs collapsed you can lock them or release them in one partial turn. Extended, of course, you must do all three locks on a leg individually. It's very stable, and even holds my Hasselblad 501C securely. The PU 30 QR plate is fine with most lenses, but there's a bit of "sag" after I tighten the ball head with a 200mm lens on the FM-2. A 60mm plate from Breakthrough Photography took care of that. I can't speak to its longevity, but it's so well made I'm confident I'll get a lot of service from it. This was a completely satisfying purchase.