Many people are anxiously awaiting new cameras from Nikon to be announced at PMA, such as
- D400 - follow on of D300 with 15-16 Mpix and video to match 50D
- D700x - with 24 Mpix as D3x and (?) video
- D5000 or D65 - entry model with D40 chassis, 3" LCD and 12 Mpix D300/90 processor and Image quality, plus live view and video
However, there is no new nikon DSLRs at PMA (Pbay reports).
Instead, Nikon has launched the celebration for the 50th anniversary of the F mount see link.
However, the anniversary falls in June and while certainly a date not to be missed, it is indeed a bit early to celebrate. But they probably didn't want to miss the opportunity at PMA.
What a coincidence, just last week I came across a Nikon F body with FTN finder. It has some marks and scratches but appears in working condition. As with all used mechanical SLR, unless bought with seller's guarantee that the camera has been serviced, it is always safe to check light sealing, exposure times and light meter, etc.
In this case, after replacing the type 625 batteries with a fresh set, the meter has been working on and off. So basically I am still playing with the camera and will soon shoot a roll of film to test it.
- D400 - follow on of D300 with 15-16 Mpix and video to match 50D
- D700x - with 24 Mpix as D3x and (?) video
- D5000 or D65 - entry model with D40 chassis, 3" LCD and 12 Mpix D300/90 processor and Image quality, plus live view and video
However, there is no new nikon DSLRs at PMA (Pbay reports).
Instead, Nikon has launched the celebration for the 50th anniversary of the F mount see link.
However, the anniversary falls in June and while certainly a date not to be missed, it is indeed a bit early to celebrate. But they probably didn't want to miss the opportunity at PMA.
What a coincidence, just last week I came across a Nikon F body with FTN finder. It has some marks and scratches but appears in working condition. As with all used mechanical SLR, unless bought with seller's guarantee that the camera has been serviced, it is always safe to check light sealing, exposure times and light meter, etc.
In this case, after replacing the type 625 batteries with a fresh set, the meter has been working on and off. So basically I am still playing with the camera and will soon shoot a roll of film to test it.
It's alive!
Nikon's own definition of the Nikon F
Talking about system, what I for one would be waiting is a Digital Modul R for Nikon F, like Leica did for the R8/9 model in 2005 (see link). Basically it would be great to be able to mount a digital back on a fine mechanical body such as Nikon's F and F2.
A system oriented, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable viewfinders, finder screens and motor drive capability, and coupled to Nikon F Meter
Talking about system, what I for one would be waiting is a Digital Modul R for Nikon F, like Leica did for the R8/9 model in 2005 (see link). Basically it would be great to be able to mount a digital back on a fine mechanical body such as Nikon's F and F2.
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