jorgen_udvang Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 F6 with 28, 50 or 85 1.4. Ergonomically the best camera I have ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akira Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 F3+Ai-S 55mm f2.8 micro. Although I wear glasses, I prefer the non-HP finder because of the easiness of focussing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_kelly13 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F100, 35mm f2D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klix Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 i want one.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F100, 50/1.8 AF-D, 20/2.8 AF-D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek iyer Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Me too.. KL IX ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low light Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F3hp with 35mm F2 Ais. Close second would be the F100 with 50mm F1.8D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio_ortega7 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Favorite all time Nikon combination: F2AS black paint with a 50mm f/1.2 Ais...sweetest, best-looking thing Nikon ever made...and the view through the viewfinder is incredible. Second favorite: F3HP with a 105mm f/2.5 Ais....add a 24mm and a 50mm and you have the perfect outfit for travel photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Too many. I'll list my favorites combination*s*: F3HP and 28mm f/3.5 PC Nikkor. No hassle metering. FM2N and 105/2.5 AI Nikkor. D2H and 35-70/2.8D AF Nikkor with SB-800. I could do 85% of my teensy-format photography (which includes 35mm) with this combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titospna Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 FE2, dressed in black, always dressed in black; then mounted with the 50mm f/2 AI. Please, oh Gods of Nikon, make a digital version of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_wilder1 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 For those lusting for an SP, here's a shameless plug for Tony Rose @ popflash.photo: He's got a complete SP 2005 kit with a 35/1.8 at a reduced price. Only 2500 were made and most have probably already gone to collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tri-x1 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F3HP (without MD-4--too bulky). Haven't used the F5 but I love my F4 with the MD-20 battery option--makes it about the size of the F6. F4 can matrix meter with virtually any Nikkor lens--from the oldest to the newest. F5 can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georges_pelpel Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Bodies: - FM2: perfect size/weight/performance combo with or without the MD-12 motor. - N90s: not the best ergonomics but great performer and workhorse. Fantastic flash performance with matching SB-25. - F100: all the needed functions, perfect size/weight, great ergonomics and performance. - F5: same as F100 with better viewfinder, speed. Too heavy at times, the F6 must be the perfect F5 but I have no experience with it. - D200: same ergomics as F100/F5, looks very promising but not much experience with it yet. Lenses: - AF 20/2.8D: my favorite focal, super small/light, sharp. - AF 35-70/2.8D: not a great range but so sharp and not as big and heavy as 28-70/2.8D replacement. - AF 80-200/2.8D: was heavy but what a performer. - AF-S 70/200/2.8D VR: perfect except for that nasty flare when shooting close to the sun. - 400/3.5: great size, very sharp. I sold it to get a 500/4P but had some regrets. Heard it's not too good with D200 so I might be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_john_smith Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F with 50mm f1.2<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constance_cook Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 My F6 has replaced my F5 (which still holds the bonds of my long-time affections) and my FM3a. The FM3a has the 45 p lens welded on for all practical purposes and the F6/F5 favorites are the 28 -70 2.8 AFS. 17-35 2.8 AFS, and the 70-200 VR. I have an F70 that I don't leave the country without and consider it quiet, inconspicuous and competent. This says nothing about the others which have their turn but aren't big time favorites. Conni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujwal Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I think no camera maker, even Nikon has made better camera than the F5. Its little big and heavy, eats 8 batteries in no time, but its one heck of a camera. does everything you'd expect from a camera. I can do without the vertical grip so, my second fav. is the F90x. I love the shutter noise and its solid reliable and now....very cheap now. Wow...what a machine. for my style of shooting, F90X is only second to the mighty F5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_Lai Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I agree with Lex: F3 + MD-4 + 28mm PC Nikkor. For architecture, landscape, or just general shooting, this is a dream combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I've used F3, F3 motorized, FM2, N80, EM, F5. Without a doubt the best IMHO is the F5. Simply an incredible machine. Smooth, fast, heavy-duty, extremely capable. Really not that big nor heavy. Having said that, I shoot w/ Leicas because I shoot street and don't want to be obvious. I also shoot H'bld. In hindsight it was a mistake to sell the F5, which I did to cover pricey Leica stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_finkelman Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F5. End of story for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett ho Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I switch between the D2x and FM3a depending what is on the agenda that day. For walk around I prefer the FM3a as it is tiny and light compared to the D2x. For events and landscapes I prefer the D2x for it's speed and high image quality. These are my usual combinations: FM3a + MF 28mm F2.8 AIS/AF 85mm F1.4D FM3a + MF 45mm F2.8P D2x + AF 12-24mm F4/AF 80-400mm VR D2x + MF 28mm F2.8 AIS/AF 85mm F1.4D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett ho Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oops...one more time... These are my usual combinations: FM3a + MF 28mm F2.8 AIS/AF 85mm F1.4D FM3a + MF 45mm F2.8P D2x + AF 12-24mm F4/AF 80-400mm VR D2x + MF 28mm F2.8 AIS/AF 85mm F1.4D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_h._hartman Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 William John Smith,<br> <br> Nice tape job! Im jealous! Where can I score some black tape like that?<br> <br> I put black Dymo Label tape over the bold white NIKON on a pair of my black FE2(s) and used a sharpie on the thin white FE2. I got sick of people saying, Oh, Nikon!<br> <br> The bold white on black draws attention to the camera and covering it reduces viability. My understanding is that black cameras came about as a result of war photographers being shot as anything like chrome that sparkles on the battle field is a sure target.<br> <br> There is a story about a North Vietnamese sniper, I think his handle was Cobra, getting shot in the head straight through his rifle scope. The implication is the both snipers were targeting the other based on a reflection from the others scope. The US sniper who lived simply squeezed his trigger first.<br> <br> Best,<br> <br> Dave Hartman.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> I'll put in another vote for the Nikon D2H with 35~70/2.8D AF Zoom-Nikkor. The 105/2.5 AIS Nikkor feels great on anything from a Nikon F2As, to an F5 to the D2H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 F2 Photomic w/MD3 motor drive and an 85 1.8. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_john_smith Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 <I>Where can I score some black tape like that?</I><P>LOL. Try a photo supply store. For all you digital wonks the tape is used in the darkroom for various reasons. Also good for fixing light leaks on view camera bellows and enlargers. Made by Bogen/Manfrotto and Scotch. A black masking tape is also sold which is not opaque but would work for camera blackout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivek iyer Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 William, WT#, 'wonk' means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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