jay bee Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 I have a 6 year old N6006 that is on its last legs. Although it still functions, I'm looking for a replacement SLR to complement my M6 TTL. As I'm not all that familiar with Nikon's current line-up I was considering an N80, but wanted to get some suggestions. An F100 seems a bit much for my needs - some travel, mostly family shots. Any and all reco's appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 N80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majid Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 If you use any AI-S manual-focus lenses, you will need to get the N100/F100 as the N80 does not meter at all with them. Or if you want a solid all-mechanical body like your M6, get a FM3A... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_wang2 Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Depends on what kind of lens you want to use. AF D&G ---> N80 AI, AIS ---> Fm3a (FM3a could not use AFG lens. Can use standard TTL flash mode only.) AF, AI, AIS ---> Get a used N90x or N70 (N70 can't use G type lens) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahuasteca Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 I have the same exact problem - a replacement for an N-6006 and I have been wavering for about a year, between the N-80 and F-100. The N-80 seems to have everything one needs, but I am leaning towards the F-100. Reasons - AIS lenses can be used with the F-100, some of the long AF zooms will balance better with the F-100, and I've read here that the AF is a little surer on the F-100. Still, I'm torn between spending all that money and getting an N-80 and some lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd thacker Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 If and when I ever opt for autofocus, I'll choose the F100 - for a host of reasons, not least of them autofocus speed and use with manual focus lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian_holst1 Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 One more issue to consider comparing the N80 and F100: the F100 has a high eye point view finder (necessary if you wear glasses) and the F100 can use AA batteries. These were two main reasons to buy the F100 instead of the N80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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