mike_roberts4 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hi- Like many others I'll begin by apologising for my ignorance! I've used a manual SLR for years and enjoyed it...last year, while everyone else is moving onto Digital, I bit the bullet and moved onto the Nikon F50, bought cheaply locally. I've been loving it, and it's been fun to use. However, due to film SLRs getting cheaper and cheaper, I've aquired a next to new F65 as well.Those in the know- Which is regarded as the better camera to stick with? The other I'll probably sell on, or give to my wife if she wants it.Thanks for your advice :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawz Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 The F65 is the more capable camera. It fully supports G, VR and AF-S lenses. apart from that they're fairly similar. Neither is particularly high end or worth sticking with in today's market. I'd look out for a good deal on a F90x or F100 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaymondC Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I would get a F80 or a F75. F80 has all the features as a F100 with builtin flash without the build quality or the fast 4.5FPS or the advanced AF module. F75 is v light, v tempting for travel but lacks the DOF button and has everything else incl spot meter and flash compensation are only via a speedlight (not in camera). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaymondC Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I got a F100, one of the things I don't like it is the builtin flash is not available an the heavier weight is a drawback and I arn't gonna bash my camera around and the faster AF maybe useful in low light but for the average traveller or daylight photo or portraits its not needed unless you are into wildlife or sport. If you are into those types I wouldn't aim for a low end cam anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_roberts4 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Thanks guys, appreciate the advice. Eventually I'll move onto a higher specced cam, but Lol, I just moved onto these ones! I've been using my old manual SLR since the '80s (Along with a Mju compact) as back then as a student it's all I could afford. But I'm pleased about that, as the beloved manual beast made me do everything myself and taught me a lot. And never let me down! I still have it! I've been really loving using the F50, and of course not knowing any better or using a higher grade, for the last year I've had a blast with it. When I saw this F65 going even cheaper yet in mint condition I thought I may as well try that! From what I could tell with my limited AF SLR knowledge with various site reviews, it seemed like a good option for a beginner such as myself. I haven't been much more than a 'serious snapshooter' if there's such a thing...but getting into these new (for me!) cameras has got my excited about photography. I'm certainly going to enjoy mucking about with it, and the price was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_roberts4 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 ...And I think my next purchase will be some sort of guide book to the F65, so I get the ins and outs of it and all it's features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartMoxham Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I think you should keep the camera you like the best and give the other to your wife. If you later decide to get a higher spec body then fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_amos Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Mike, seriously, here is a thought. If you like them about the same, and neither is your "baby", why don't you let your wife pick the one she wants in order to better foster her interest. Then you don't even have to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_roberts4 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Yeah, fair points. I've heard so many good things about the F80 I'm sure I will upgrade to one of these when I see the right deal. I can't believe what bargains in film SLRs you can pick up now! If spec for spec there is little between the f50/f65, I think I will stick with the 'new toy', being newer and in next to new condition. My wife has a digital compace as well that I bought her last year, so it's not often she wants the lug around a SLR, whereas I can't bear to go anywhere without throwing it in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_roberts4 Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Well, after a week with the F65 I must say I'm enjoying the experience. I find for the most part the more lightweight aspect works for me, although in some ways I prefer the more solid build of the F50. The other thing I prefer about the F50 over the F65 is the viewfinder is a nice big size. Other than that, the F65 seems much better for me. Will hang onto the F50 for a few weeks first, make certain I really like the F65 over it. Thanks heaps guys, will be back to ask about the F80 when I see a good deal on it! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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