The Nikon F - the Camera that Will Outlive You
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Nice collection! I had an F2as for a few years. Built like tanks!
CireByte thank you. I will have to try a Nikon f2 next
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I own both an F and an F2. You'll like the F2. It's also solidly built, but the controls are placed just a little differently. The shutter also sounds completely different.
Dan Irving i heard it’s a lot louder
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley You got me looking for Nikon f on e-bay now! lol I want a good one with the Nippon Kogaku logo.
Just a few adds for you. I began my photography hobby with a new Nikon F in 1970. I couldn't afford a meter so I bought the simple prism ($25 new in those days) which forced me to learn exposure values. That in itself was a great thing. The early prisms--mostly the non-metered ones, suffered from poor manufacturing, and many of them suffered from faulty prisms. The evidence of a bad prism is having a vertical line in the middle of the viewfinder. Many unscrupulous sellers today will attempt to pawn off a crappy prism on those unsuspecting newbys of today. It wasn't something that developed over time--they were bad from Nikon (EPOI). It's worth mentioning on the Nikon F that the small red dot on the shutter release can be handy when you wish to shoot double exposures--it shows how to rewind a single frame so that you can reshoot over the same frame. Nikon ultimately added that in a better way with the F3 and it's lever. Be very cautious of lens recommendations by Moose Peterson. He's a bought and paid for marketing guy for Nikon. (All the lens reviews are on lenses provided for free to him by Nikon, Inc.) A better place to go for very accurate evaluations of Nikkor lenses is Bjørn Rørslett from Norway who buys his own, non-cherry-picked Nikon glass and gives candid evaluations. Google him for his lens evals. Nikkor lenses are probably the best for the money in the world. When purchasing them on the used market (where else!) consider getting them with the latest coatings to enhance contrast and minimize flare. All, for any focal length over 105mm, try to get your tele with ED glass. Prior to the invention of their special ED glass, their lenses suffered like others with unsharp images--it's not you--its the glass. The ED glass invention provides for all colors in the spectrum to focus to the same point. Within the world of Hasselblad, you see that with Zeiss and their Superachromat lenses. With Leica, look for APO or apochromatic lenses. For the entire focal length range, look for ASPH or aspheric lenses. Nikkor lenses are quite good, particularly with the newer coatings. Years ago they used to designate that with the addition of a "C" on the front of the lens, following the latin letter for the number of elements in the lens design, e.g., U for Uns, B for Bini, T for Tres, Q for Quatuor, and so on. Very complex lenses can have many elements in several groups, and you have to remember that the more elements, the more opportunity for flare, so try to find the newest lenses out there. In time, all Nikkor lenses received the multicasting so they simply stopped putting the "C" on the front. Look, however, on many of them, for the greenish reflection on the front. If you become a serious collector of the older Nikkors, definitely buy Peter Braczko's book, the little red book entitled the "Nikon Pocket Book." It provides you with the construction of each lens, when introduced, and takes you through the modernization of each particular lens--citing serial numbers, and so on. It is an extremely useful book to make sure that you don't get ripped off on eBay. Consulting the red book, and Bjørn's recommendations, you will be able to bid intelligently and then have some of the best optics available to you in the world. The most noteworthy thing that Aly alludes to and applies equally to the lenses, is the bomb-proof construction. The early Nikkors were built to last. I have well over 40 Nikkor lenses and have only had two Nikkors fall apart on me. They are built like tanks--with the goal of having them hold up over time. But, because of time, helicoids will dry out, and they will wind up with stiff focusing rings. Some of that can be repaired if you have access to a good repair shop. Forget Nikon. They won't touch their own old stuff. Repairs are not that expensive because the inherent design of the lenses are built around being disassembled and cleaned periodically. The Nikon F is truly a great camera. (I only have about 3-4 of them today). The Nikon F2 was even better, because they took everything the pros recommended for the F and put it into the F2. However, the better bargain today is the venerable Nikon F and condition usually tells you a lot about how the camera was treated by its previous owner(s).
Edgy00 thanks for the tips. I didn’t know that about the line down the middle of the prism finder. I thought that was just desilvering you get over time.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Aly, you are correct about desilvering being the cause of the lines you see in the prism finder. This can be caused by age, poor storage conditions or deterioration of the foam seals between the glass prism and the housing. I have several prism finders with varying degrees of this condition, but others that are near-perfect. Some are from the early production years, and some from the later years. I've never heard of this being caused by faulty manufacturing by Nikon. Their quality control in the early years was known to be extremely high. Not many manufacturers expected their cameras to still be in use after 50 or 60 years.
Also, slight correction for you. Your example of Don McCullin's camera with the bullet hole actually belonged to Japanese war photographer Taizo Ichinose, who was killed in Cambodia in 1973. This camera was recovered, although I don't know if the damage to the camera occurred at the time he died. There are photos of McCullin's F online, and the bullet damage appears to be less severe.
Great video!
Outstanding amount of useful info, Edgy00! Thanks.
Just inherited one of these from my grandpa who just passed. He has owned it since it was new circa 1970. It has several lenses, a electronic meter finder and he lost the original penta prism viewfinder. Amazing camera. Absolutely indestructible.
Thank you Aly, you took me down memory lane. I had two F2s and I still use all my Nikor lens.
Ha! I have the same addiction as you. I now have 4 Nikon F cameras and 3 Nikon F2 cameras and a few Nikkormats. Durable, reliable and fully mechanical. Nothing quite like them and I love how modular they are.
Yes!
hi Aly, thank you for the review. you're a wealth of knowledge! So far the only reviewer i've seen that pointed out how to tell if shutter is cocked or released - great!
matteovrizzi thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
Aly, thanks for sharing about the Nikon F. You gave a very good introduction to a camera I’m not familiar with. Loved your images you shared-they’re beautiful!
Thank you Amanda. The Nikon F is my favorite SLR. I’m hoping to do another review since that was so long ago. I’d like to share more of my experiences with the camera this time.
I "grew up" learning on a k1000 and borrowed/used a friends Nikkormat for quite some time. My friend also let me check out all his Nikon catalogs and I really enjoyed seeing all that you could do with the Nikon F and have always wanted one. Today I run a d700 and I do have & use some vintage ai/ais manual focus prime lenses but I'd still love to get a Nikon F someday. Thank you for this video!
james1787 thank you. I hope you get to try one out one day.
.I never saw one in person or knew anyone who owned one but always been curious about this camera. Thanks for the video!
Roberto Santiago Rodriguez thanks for watching. It may be worth it to try one out. I’m a big fan
I have 2 nikon Fs a 67 and a 68. The 67 fell and the shutter speed and light meter got damaged so Ive retired it to my shelf. The 68 however is a absolute trooper. It has a Ftn meter that is spot on and I use it professionally. I hope to get a few more in the future.
I love using vintage Nikkor glass on my D700. I use the 50mm f/2, the nikkor Q 135 2.8, the 50mm 1.4ai. They render so beautifully, especially the 50 f2
Edit. I also have the 200 f4 pre ai
This is really great. My Dad had a Nikon F which I borrowed and never returned! My first SLR. I traded it in for a 105mm lens, as the light meter was dying. Watching this, I realized that I need to buy a used Nikon F and go back to my first Nikon!
Thank you! Yes you do LOL get that Nikon F back. I am however a bad influence so you may not want to listen to me hehe
Great content Aly! I hope to add a Nikon F and F2 to my collection soon enough, I love these old beasts!
Leandro Fernández thank you. I hope to try an F2 in the future as well
Wonderful collection! I love black Nikon F with Photomic FTn. Very slick desing.
Stanislav Nepochatov thank you. I agree the black ones are the most beautiful
Great You tube, I have three F,s and two F2's one of which is not working with an F2 finder (electrical problem (Not battery). I fit an FTN finder on it so I have a cross over that is giving me TTL metering. I also have the action finder. You feel like you have a part of film history in your hands when using them.
Still have my dads F... i am 56 now...will repair an use it. Thanks for giving me a reason to use it again
That’s awesome thanks for watching.
Loved the video. I've had mine a few years now and love using it when I can. (it's just a shame I don't have the space or time to develop and scan my own film nor do I have the cash for developing). Picked it up on eBay for £80 ($105). The only issue is slight desilvering on the ftn finder which isn't that big a deal really
A lot of your observations are spot on with mine. Subscribed!
Thank you!
Love your collection. I want a the F with the eye level finder to add to my F3 camera kit.
Thank you. Both great cameras.
Love the Nikon F series! ✨ Great video!
This is the camera wanna buy next , I bought the PENTAX MX , ether F , F2
Thanks for making me feel better about my "F" horde! I thought I had a lot, ha ha! Mine are mostly ugly but they all work well. I did have to have a prism repaired after getting scammed by a seller as you warned of. Very good overview.
jon louis thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yea they’re addicting.
Neat! I had a Nikkormat FTn for a few years and my girlfriend, bless her, bought me a Right Angle Finder and Diopter for it. Cool blog.
Thanks! And your gf is a keeper :)
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley She liked the camera. I had a 55mm f1.2 Nikkor with it. I have an F3, N90s and F90. I REALLY miss my FM2n, though. Sub'd.
@@filmic1 oh nice collection. I’ve wanted an FM2 but the prices were pretty high when I was looking. Thanks so much for subbing. I appreciate it.
I have a Nikon F (chrome on black) FTn photomic prism head, 1972 model year. Refurbished and everything functions perfectly! My most prized film SLR camera! I have eight different vintage film SLR cameras. I bought this one from my local camera repair shop about a year and a half ago. Thanks for all the great info!
It’s my favorite as well. Such a beautiful camera especially on black. Thank
You for watching! Glad you enjoyed.
That's a very fine collection.
"Along with the F2 they were the only two SLRs made by Nikon with a fully mechanical shutter." -
One minor correction... I believe the Nikon FM, FM2, FM2n, and FM3 also featured fully mechanical shutters.
Dan Irving thank you.
As well as the Nikkormat series
I have an FM10 and it's also fully mechanical I think.
The battery is only required for LM.
The Nikkormat FS, FT, FTn, FT2 and FT3 all have fully mechanical shutters as well.
The FM3a has a unique hybrid shutter which operates electronically when it has battery power and mechanically when it does not (similar to the Pentax LX, but without the restriction on speeds in mechanical mode)
GREAT VIDEO, AND NICE COLLECTION, AND I JUST GOT A F2 WITH A MD3 & MB2. So now I have 3 Nikon F's one with the F36 drive, and 3 Nikkormats, in which it is the Ftn, and 2 of the ELW's a FM, and a FG, and the F100. in which have the 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm 2.0, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm, and the classic 43-86zoom ALL NIKKORS Manual focus lenses from the 1960's. Still looking for a 180mm. I have taken the ones to Japan, and Europe as with pleasing results, and now I just recently I dust off my Bronica S2A 120 format in which I just got 2 more lenses a 50mm 3.5, and 135mm 3.5, and also a Focusing Collar Hood, again ALL NIKKORS as I will be shooting more film this year before I go back to Japan in November to photograph the colors again. Yes I am a Nikon Guy. But I do have my share of Lecia Clones - A Canon 7, and a Canon Vt Deluxe 1956 in which both me, and the Vt will be 64, and also a Rare Yashica YF in which it also has changeable 39mm LTM lens, and my pride are my Zeiss Contax II, and III with 3 Zeiss lenses.. So I am fine, and will be doing more shooting, and scanning, I Thank You, hope that your eye is better. And yes I do have the Book of Larry Burrows of his shots when he was in Vietman.
Thank you! Sounds like you have a great collection. I hope to try those canons one day
Nikon make superb cameras.nikon f is a masterpiece of engineering and design.nikon f2 whent one stop further.its a testament to nikon engineers and designers.nikon fm2 is also beautiful and mechanical.
Nice collection.all the best
The Nikon F and the Nikkormat are well balanced. The weight was normal for the era. It was lighter than some other 35mms. The cameras can take a lot of punishment and not fail. Mid-60's I would still lug around a Speed Graphic 4X5 but most work was done with the Nikons. These pretty much destroyed the large format cameras. The Japanese Nikkor lenses were equal to the German lenses, something that a lot of people would not accept back then.
wow, thank you for sharing such information. One day I will get it. I haven't owned it yet.
Thank you for watching! I hope you can get one soon.
This was my first camera (1969). Sold it for an RB 67. Later I found a standard finder sitting alone in a shop and had that for many years on my shelf, until I mated it with a used body from KEH cameras in the 90s. Now I bought a used Ftn-finder for it, but it needs some TLC.
Would I recommend this camera to a new film shooter? - No. Get the F2 Photomic or the F3. They are easier and faster to work with. The F does not have a hinged lid. It's more cumbersome to load in a jiffy. The F2 Photomic uses modern batteries. Also the shutter release on the F2 is positioned at the front, which is more natural to most.
Great video! Great pics...
Ron Mejia thanks so much
Nicely done. I purchased my Nikon FTN new in 1970 and used it in Vietnam and the Philippines while in the service. It took a hell of a beating and kept on working. Great camera for sure. I still have it but sadly I haven't put a roll of film in it for over ten years. The ISA setting dial on the meter does not work any more and batteries were getting hard to find the last time I looked years ago. My last film camera before going to digital was the F100 that I loved and sold for $100 about 5 years ago. Still have a few lenses from that era. I didn't know about the mirror bumper going bad so I checked out your video. Well done also.
Wayne D thanks so much. I can’t imagine the things you and that camera saw over there. Thank you for your service.
Wayne if you’d like to be featured on my website telling some stories about using the Nikon F while in the war I’d love to extend an invite. I did one recently with a really nice man and I was so honored to get his story shared on my website. If you would rather not talk about it i totally understand but I wanted to extend an invite like I said.
Here is the article I did with Mr. Dudley.
alysvintagecameraalley.com/2021/01/08/a-snapshot-of-the-film-community-lee-dudley-and-how-the-nikon-f-took-him-from-hell-to-heaven-during-the-vietnam-war/
Thank you for your love for and devoted service to our beloved country. God bless you! I am 65 and got into film photography late in life. I own a 1972 model year Nikon F with the FTn prism head. I purchased mine refurbished from a local camera repair shop. It works perfectly with the meter recalibrated for modern 1.5v batteries. I would suggest getting your camera repaired. If you’re in Southern California, Canada Camera Repair is excellent! And coincidentally, the owner is a South Vietnamese man in his 70s!
I considered a Nikon F during my Nikkormat FTN years, but passed on it due to the completely removable back, which made using it on a tripod to photograph "10 images of 'exactly the same view' a problem. I eventually settled on a Nikon F2, which operated like Ye Olde Nikkormat. (And the much later Nikon FM/FM2.) Looking at Topcon's smaller and lighter motor winder, I stayed a "one frame per second" user. Finally, I came across a (somewhat) affordable MD-12 and used it on the FM/FM2 like a 1.5 frames/second winder.
Nice overview of the Nikon F
Nelson M. Thank you
Nice video Aly! I’ve just got an F with FTN finder too, from a friend who deals in analog camera’s in Holland. He had it cla’d bh Amsterdam Camera Repair: everything works even the Photomic FTN finder works perfectly. Maybe you can take a look at the utube channel: Fix old camera’s; Very interesting. Love your work. Keep it up! Greetings from Holland
Thank you! I have seen that channel. It’s very helpful.
I really lucked out with the Ftn Photomic I purchased four months ago (my copy is circa 1971 from what I can ascertain from the serial number)..followed up shortly after with purchase of a Nikon/Nippon Kogaku 50mm f/1.4 S lens to go with it. Both in 'very good plus' condition. Images taken with it great after I found I had to apply a bit of 'fudge factor' to allow for meter discrepancy due to use of modern equivalent batteries for the meter. Just love using that heavy lunk of an iconic camera.
You can have a diopter added to the meter or use a battery adaptor to compensate for voltage differences with modern batteries
Or…you can have your camera repairman recalibrate your meter for modern 1.5v batteries like I did.
@@jamestaylor2416 Yep found a pair of battery adaptors with built-in voltage compensators to allow for use of modern silver oxide batteries..works great.
The Nikkormat F-series and the FM and EM2 also had mechanical shutters.
Good Video , I have no regrets about starting out with My Practica and moving up to Canons
In addition to my Nikon F, I also have a Canon AE-1 and a Canon FTb QL. All refurbished.
@@henryrogers5500 I have an FT ql and a Pellix.
@@enriquelaroche5370 Very nice, Enrique!
The Nikon FM and FM2n also had fully mechanical shutters. The great thing about the FM2n was that the top shutter speed was 1/4000th of a second and it also had a flash synch speed up to 1/250th of a second.
Ive heard great things about the FM
It also allowed you to do double exposures and to have mirror lockup using the timer.
The first camera that I bought for myself was an Nikon “F, Photomic T” in 1965 when I was in Marine Corps Officer Platoon Leaders course. It went to Vietnam with me for my 3 tours in 1966, 67 and 68. If flew a lot of missions in the cockpit of my F4 Phantoms as well as on the ground. I still have it today and it works perfectly as does the meter!
Wow that’s amazing. I can’t imagine all the things you and that camera saw. Thank you for your service.
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley, thank you. When I came back to the States in 1969, nobody thanked any of us for our service. I came back on emergency leave from Japan. I flew back on an C141 starlifter cargo jet along with almost 300 aluminum coffins from Vietnam. When I got out of the cab at SF international airport in uniform, some long haired hippie freak got in my face and asked me how many babies and women I had killed. Wrong question (long story why) but I put down my flight gear bag and kicked his ass right in front of a police officer who turned his back and smiled. I told this moron not to get up or he’d be leaving in a body bag. WELCOME BACK!
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley, the cds meter in the Photomic T head is still accurate to within a half stop of my Ultra pro meter. This camera and meter have NEVER been serviced since I bought them new in 65! That’s back when Nikon’s were made to last!
Art Tafil wow that’s why I love these cameras. I have a Photomic t as well. It’s a little jumpy but still mostly accurate. That’s crazy the way you were treated when you got back. I would love to do an article on my blog in the future about the Nikon F and the Vietnam war. If you’d be interested in being interviewed
let me know
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley , Sure, just let me know when
I got 3 at a yard sale and one black F2. I hadn't used any yet but boy they're heavy. I have 3 metering prisms with them and one non metred prism. I ordered two battery adaptors so I can use zink air batteries on the meter head.
Nice! Yes they’re pretty heavy
Beautiful camera. Indeed, they were built to last quite a bit.
You have so many awesome cameras 😲😲😲
Thank you! It was a lot of fun collecting them and brought me alot of joy. I still shoot with all of them
GREAT video!! Thank you! Like and subbed. 😊
Awesome. Thank you!
I bought my first Nikon in 1967 used. It was a chrome F with the prism finder and the 50/2 )÷no. I have had numerous Nikons since then, but still have that original F. It has had one CLA and seals replaced twice in its 50+ years as a tool for a professional photographer.
I currently have 3 Nikon F's, 6 F2'S, 3 F4'S, 2 F4-#, an F5 abd an assortment of other Nikons and it all started with that used F.
Nice collection!
In 1967, I was using a Kodak Instamatic 126. Cube flash!
I always liked the ergonomics of the camera with the lens off center to the left hand side since your left hand would be under the lens anyway and allows for a better grip of the body in the right hand and thats where all of the camera controls are located such as the depth of field preview button you mentioned. This just gives a better balance and puts your hands where they need to be. I have a black body with black meterless prism finder that I used in Vietnam and an ftn finder on a bright finish camera. They are both fully functional. Thanks and good job.
Thank you. I appreciate that. I love the F cameras. They’re beautiful. We’re you a soldier in Vietnam or photo journalist?
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I was initially in the artillery assigned to a 105mm howitzer but I bought my first F before being drafted in 68. After being assigned to an artillery unit in the delta area of Vietnam I had my father send the camera to me. One day I was assigned to go to headquarters as a guard on a truck and I took the Nikon with me and a captain saw me with it and asked if I knew a lot about photography. I told him I did, even though I didn’t really so he asked if I had ever worked in a dark room and once again I said yes though I had never been in one. At that point he asked if I would be interested in being the base photographer and operating a photo lab that was primarily a recreation for the soldiers in which I maintained the equipment, prepared the chemicals and taught the soldiers how to develop their film and print b&w pictures. It was truly one of the luckiest things that ever happened to me. I credit being in the right place, being seen by the right person and owning a Nikon to my good fortune. 5 months of hell to 7 months of almost paradise. The commander at the artillery base told me the following day, “I don’t know how you did it but pack your stuff, you’re going to headquarters “. I’m still shooting Nikon but not professionally. ✌️
@@2wheelnutt wow that is amazing. Thank you for telling me that story. That must’ve been some experience. Would you be interested in being a guest writer on my blog and share that story? Basically how the Nikon F changed your life? You can say no I just had to ask because i think it’s an amazing experience
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Perhaps but I don’t know how that works. Did you want a more detailed writing that you would be reading? Say a few paragraphs or something else?
@@2wheelnutt . If you could write a more detailed article with what you’ve told me here and maybe more details on your experience in the photo department and with the Nikon F over there during the war. I’d be honored to feature it on my site.
what I’d do is have you email me your write up and I’d just write an intro before adding your story to the article
you can check out my website here alysvintagecameraalley.com
The Nikon F was sturdy and the first modular system camera.It was the top choice for professionals until the Olympus OM1 made some headway because it was lighter and smaller.On my cameras with a T setting you push the shutter release once to open and push it a second time to close.Since I don't have a Nikon F I can't say if it would work the same,but you might try it.
yes on most models that is the way you use the Time setting. Probably the best way too. For some reason the Nikon F only stops when you turn the shutter dial. I would think that will probably introduce shake into your exposure.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley the f3 does the same thing, I think it's more so it doesn't accidentally get pressed twice, which could cut the exposure way too short if it happened
Jesse O'Ravez thAt makes sense
I recently acquired a Nikon Ftn Photomic in 'very good' condition. Manufactured about 1971 from what I can ascertain from the serial number. Love using it. What is that lens that was mounted on the F with the plain (non-meter) eye level prism? The lens with minimum lens opening of f/32? Great informative video..great collection there.
thomas moje thanks so much. I think that lens is the Nikkor-p 105mm lens
I just finished my first roll of film today with my F. I’m nervous and happy about the ease of use with this camera.
Awesome! What makes you nervous?
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley just the unknown: was the exposure really right? Did the picture match up with the vision I had before I took the picture? Things like that.🤔
@@marshalltravis3217 oh I totally get that. That’s with any camera for me lol you’ll get into a groove as time passes :)
I’m always on the lookout for the Nikon F in order to collect all the F series cameras. So far I got the F3 and F4.
Daniel Delgado nice. I hope to get an F3 one day but they’re pretty expensive right now.
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley really? I got mine in mint condition with a 35mm f/2 AIS and two other lenses (Sigma 35-70mm 2.8 and Pentax 50mm 1.4) for $200. I also might get another body only for $150.
@@danieldelgado5329 I will have to take another look. Last I looked they were going for $300-400. thanks
from Belgium : I have all the F's with their 250 backs and the F2 also with750 back. F250 brand new in the box and the 750 after 12 yaers ebay…….
Daniel if your in the US try Robert's Camera.com they have a good selection.
Great Review. I have Nikon f3 which reads two stops - under (underexposing) as compared with the external light metre. I don't know how to fix it . I cannot shoot manually because Nikon F3 is completely battery dependent. I'm from India & there no Shop's to repair. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Thank you. For the F3 repair I am not sure how to fix it because i don’t own one, but there are many facebook groups that I am sure would be able to direct you to someone who can. Vintage camera collectors is a good group to ask. There’s also a group called Nikon F users. They may know someone. I hope that helps.
Good stuff, thanks.
William Baranowski thank you
It would be great to do an indepth overview of the differences with the metered prisms. The first gen cameras are configured differently than the mid 65 and later Fs. The cut outs and face plate were changed to accommodate the FT and FTn finders. I haven't seen a video on the first gen Photomic prism. The non-TTL one you show in this vid
I am so excited that you’ve said this! That is exactly what I’ve been working on. I have all the different heads. It’s taking me a while because I’m not sure how I should organize it. Should I make one video for each meter etc. what would you like to see from it? Pictures taken with each one? Info on how they work and their history?
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I think it would be helpful to show the early F body with the initial non TTL Photomic meters and the FT/FTNs with post mid 65 body to highlight the differences. The f2 photomics also work on the later bodies if you take the face plate off. Best to keep the cameras as original as possible, instead of cutting them up or removing bits.
Highlighting history and how they work would be great
The 1/60 sec is the shortest exposure time for the electronic flash.
My first Nikon was an F with the Ftn photomic head in 1981. I needed some cash when I went back to college full time in 1984, it broke my heart to sell it. Never mind though, I currently own an FM, 2xFE’s, 2x F3’s an F4, a D1, a D2x, and a D200. But I’d still like another F and Perhaps an F2. Possibly an F5, just to keep them company. What’s your view on the F100?
You definitely need to get an F in that crew! The F100 I actually have never gotten to try. I would really like to one day. It’s a more automated camera isn’t it?
One feature you dont mention is the double exposure possibiliity. you release the rewind from shutter buton. you turn the rewind lever and look at the shutter button, it turns ine turn at time, you count them and then just release the button and cock the shutter. the frames will be absolutely registered. then shoot as many double exposured you woundthe film back..
hi, could you post the link for that 3d printed grip?
Hey. The links are in the description :)
I have 2 Nikon F’s, one with non metered finder and one with Ftn finder.
nice video, in it I saw two books on nikon system, can you please link the names, and details ( isbn, etc.) because it would be nice to have some sort of text reference to these cameras and their accessories.( there is a good one i have, second hand from a closed tafe photography school, "how to select & use Nikon cameras"- by carl Shipman{1979 ed})- but this covers only the older AI cameras, Fe, FM, etc, but also concentrates mostly on techniques and not so much on accessories and their uses, data tables for close up gear, etc. which is something which is useful to have on hand.
Andy - I have the two books shown on her desk, "Nikon System Handbook" by B. Moose Peterson (ISBN 1-883403-64-2), and "(The New) Nikon Compendium" by Stafford/Hillebrand/Hauschild (ISBN 1-57990-592-7). The first one is a good reference, but the second book is more comprehensive and covers Nikon's early years, the rangefinder cameras and all the SLR systems as well as digital cameras. My most-used reference book is Peter Braczko's "The Complete Nikon System". It may be harder to find, but it's worth looking for.
If you're into the history, design and information about the Nikon F system only (not F2, F3, etc.) Uli Koch wrote a 3-volume series titled "Nikon F - The Camera", "Nikon F - The Lenses" and Nikon F - The Accessories". These are pretty much the bible for the Nikon F system. Very expensive if you can find them, but the information is crazy detailed.
@@JamesMartin-vm2zo thanks very much, these will be a great help. I have the "compendium" of the hasselblad and Leica systems, and yes they are the definitive texts when it comes to research and collecting.( the hasselblad way by ernst wildi ).
Thank you James Martin. Those are good ones. They’re the only books I could find on the subject
Hello. Loved the video. I found a Nikon F at a thrift store. It’s all black and came with a black photomic viewfinder, also black. It came with a 50mm 1.4 lens. Was $70 a good deal for it? It looks and feels great. I just put a roll of film in. Would you like to see the photos when I am done?
Yes that’s a great deal especially if it works. I’d love to see your results. You can DM me on Instagram. Link is in the description of all my videos
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I just sent a DM.
Do you have the ebay link for the grip?
ebay.com/usr/yungkw
My Nikon F belonged to my now deceased grandpa.The title is completely accurate!
They really are tanks! That’s amazing that you got his camera. I would’ve loved to have my dads or my grandfathers before they passed.
I’ve figured out from buying a worn out 8.5-25cm telephoto lens with an amazing story to it that the aperture test button can be used to force the shutter to stop if you have an oily aperture, and with a steady hand or cable you can release the shutter. It’s not ideal but I’m too broke after buying it to pay keh $75 to look at it and tell me the lens is too old to repair.
I’ve been burned by them a few times myself
I have 3 Nikon F with 3 different finders. The first has been with me since 1990, and the latest one was last year -- apparently, the latest addition is an unused F Apollo with 3 unused lenses! Yes, these cameras will outlive all of us. Btw, what's your Sekonic model? It looks cool on F.
Thanks! My Apollo is my favorite F. I use the Sekonc L-208
Curious if you have reviewed the Canon A1 yet?
Roberto Santiago Rodriguez i have not. I haven’t had one of those yet. But I hear they’re really nice cameras.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I used them professionally in the mid 80s. They were good but very unreliable in humid conditions where they would often just stop working and there was no real provision for manual metering. You could see the camera's recommended exposure but you had to take the camera from your eye to set the controls.
Hi Aly great vidéo. As you I am fond of Nikon Slr... a little to much if heard my wife... Nikon F and F2 are for me thé bests and I envy your collection :) I try to search in the comms the eBay vendor for the grip but He doesn t seem to sell them anymore. Can you send a picture of how it is fixed on the camera ? I will try to do one by myself. Thanks and keep on publishing .
Hello. Thanks so much for watching. Here is the link to Wayne’s grip on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/283855079538
If you still need a pic of mine let me know an email I can send it to. It won’t let me send one on here.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley super thx !! I didn’t see it first time but it seems to have an arca Swiss attachement too. That s great !
Thx agsin
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley hi Ali I just received my 2 grips ( one for my F and one for my F2 ) and I can say they are gréât a little expensive (...) but GREAT !
Thx a lot for your link because I was not able to fine thèse items with eBay application.
@@philmtx3fr oh great I’m glad you like them! Wayne is a great guy.
I found this video because of casual photophile's article about small youtubers, but when I first got my nikon F and was trying to watch as much about it as possible your video did not come up. Thanks a lot youtube 🙄😑
I get that a lot :( I’m glad you’re here now though and I hope you enjoy 😊
Do you have a link to the eBay guy that sells the grips?
His name is yungkw
Aly's Vintage Camera Alley thank you! Btw great content. Keep up the good work.
Cole Gaskins thanks so much. Your support means a lot
Your amazing
Why thank you 😊
Is a Nikon F Photomic body at $87 a good price?
If the body is working it’s a great price. Does it come with a Photomic meter in working condition? If so that’s even better.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley I don't know, the seller told me he wasn't able to test the meter. Since it's bettery is rare. Anyway, thanks for the response!
What a machine :O
How long will the modern digital plasticky overpriced crap last compared to this thing?
Hi Aly, the F grip was not made by 3D printer. They were made by CNC machine with aluminium alloy.
Wayne Yung oh ok. Someone had told me it was a 3D printer. Thanks for the clarification
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Haha, I am the designer who made the grip. I won't use 3D printing to make the grip in a cheap plastic look. The grips you have can tell you the truth.
Wayne Yung I know you are. I’m sorry if I offended you. I don’t have a 3D printer I didn’t know
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley No worry! Happy shooting. I am also a Nikon die heart fans and collector.
Incredible! It's nice to have access to a CNC machine!!
Canon F1 any good?
Caldera I have never used a canon F1 YET. Hopefully one day. But I know it is modular like the Nikon F and I have heard it is a nice camera.
It is a very good camera because I used and still own it since late 1970s. I love it because it keeps on taking excellent pictures even if it runs out of battery(meter) in snow!
As good or better than the Nikon but the Nikon lenses of the era produced a nicer rendering in black and white pictures.
The Canon F-1 is an excellent camera, but it is closer to the Nikon F2 in terms of features and function. One major difference is that the F-1's metering system is largely built into the body, where the Nikon F and F2 housed most of the metering components in the metered finder ("Photomic" finder). This gives the Canon a slimmer profile than an F or F2 with a Photomic head attached. The advantage for Nikon was that they were able to introduce more advanced metering systems during the production run of each camera, and it was easy for the user to upgrade their body to a faster / more sensitive metering system by just replacing the finder. The F-1 is more refined than the Nikon F, and very close to the Nikon F2 in terms of capability. The Canon F-1 system and accessories is extensive. Canon FD lenses are excellent, and cheaper than Nikon on the used market, due to the fact that Canon abandoned the FD mount in favor of EOS autofocus in the late 80's. Nikon still uses the F-mount today on digital cameras, meaning you can mount a modified lens from 1959 (or any lens from 1977 onwards) on the latest digital body.
@@JamesMartin-vm2zo Great information and just to add for anyone looking at FD mount lenses, there are two types, an early version with a chrome ring and a later one with a release button on the lens itself. Both are functionally identical and will fit a pre-Eos Canon.
I bought my Nikon F in 1973 and I still have it.
Craig Luchin that’s great. Do you still shoot with it?
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Hi Aly, yes I do, in fact, this year I've been a pro-photographer for 50 years, I have every camera I've bought down through the years starting with a Polaroid camera at 17. About 20 cameras, 20 lenses, around 40 flash units, I actually have a little museum when you first walk into my home studio. Everybody enjoys seeing the cameras, flashes, lenses. I even have the flash brackets and "gadgets" from the over 700 weddings, and about 10,000 portraits, I shot back in the 70's-90's. I've done just commercial work since the late 90's for many local businesses. It's very nice to see a young person as yourself so into Film Camera's, great video!
@@craigluchin4585 that sounds great. Thanks for watching.
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To rewind the film you turn the knob in the side of the camera
Amazing ............................400 ASA the highest value in 1965
Because of the craftmanship of the photographers and the guys in the lab.
photography was done night and day, summer and winter.
No argue on grain and sharpness.
For the World Press Photo a blow up bigger than 2 x 3 m was made
of the photo by UPI photographer Kyoichi Sawada's; showing the
dead Viet Cong soldier dragged behind an US army tank.
7:47 You won't be able to get the simple prism finder (chrome) for $50. Not even close.
I made this video over a year ago. That’s what prices were at the time.