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Came back to this thread after remembering that Err was also a DX code error and switching to manual ISO setting was a cure. Eric Sande

One notable difference with newer wide-angle zooms is close focusing distance, generally 11 or 12 inches these days vs. ~1.5 feet with the 20-35mm. To me, that's a pretty big deal as far as compositional possibilities. Eric Sande

Err was usually an alert to a film transport problem. I experienced it a few times after transferring a roll from my FE2 to an AF camera because of the severe crease in the film caused by the FE2. In those cases I removed the film from the AF camera in a dark space but the camera still thought something was stuck. After that the problem was getting the camera to forget the incident. I think removing the batteries for a few days worked, along with pushing some of the buttons randomly during that time to discharge any current. Not very scientific but I think that is how I solved my problem. Eric Sande

I handled one once at a camera store in St. Thomas USVI. It didn't have power so I didn't get to feel & hear it operate. I considered buying one for awhile but came to my senses and realized my F100 was more than adequate for my needs! Eric Sande

I was quite surprised by the sound of the F100 shutter (though I like it). Owning an N70 for 3 years prior I assumed it set a trickle-up standard for shutter volume. Eric Sande

Over the years I picked up most every AF Nikon on the used market out of curiosity. I bought an F100 new in 2000 for $1,200 and always felt it was worth it. I bought a used N90s in 2006 for $165 and never really warmed up to it. It never disappointed me as far as use but I'm kind of glad I didn't pay $899.00 for one when it was in the Nikon lineup as the #2 pro camera. I bought an N70 new in 1997 for $430 and didn't think the N90s was "twice the camera" as far as price. Eric Sande

Good video about this camera - Eric Sande

I almost went in on a D70 but opted to buy a Coolscan IV and continue with film. I'm glad I made that choice. When I got married in 2008 the wedding photographer used a D100. I was a bit shocked but all the photos were fine and printed up well. I even handed him a D40 and a big cropped print my father-in-law had done from a JPEG I sent him via email looks great. Eric Sande

Yes, the door latch was the #1 issue with the N6006 from what I've read here on photo.net. When depth of field preview went away in the '90s the N8008/s held value - I remember seeing it listed for over $500 in the big KEH Camera ad in Shutterbug.

Going off-topic but I still have a 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 (2nd gen with the wider focus ring) and have always thought it was perfectly good. For something the same size the 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 may be better but I've never used it. I've also had the 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D for many years and found it just fine for my needs as well.

It's fun to solve equipment puzzles but I wouldn't put much effort into a camera that fetches $20-30 used. I've never purchased any used gear from B&H but I'm sure you can return it. Eric Sande

I'm not sure what may have changed since I left in 2007 but I used to work for a cruise line and had film go through security X-ray machines multiple times with no ill effects, even some T-Max 3200. Eric Sande

I don't post here as much as I used to but have always enjoyed your past threads about making use of older, quirky gear, Ian. Eric Sande

Assuming you need the battery tray it's not likely to find that as a separate item. Here is an "as is" listing at KEH.com for about US$15. As is means parts only but the battery tray is not really a working part so I'd guess it is an inexpensive way to get your camera running with the grip again. Eric Sande Nikon MB-15 Multi Power High Speed Battery Pack (F100)

I can't prove it with any data but the Nikon forum and photo.net in general used to have a lot more traffic 15-20+ years ago. Any time I'd check in there were new posts about gear and people were happy to engage. As the internet has aged it seems this is not the go-to place for info but I still like talking about film gear. I could always start a thread about corrupted images on a CF card - those are always fun and informative! Eric Sande

Sorry, I don't have a helpful comment but I forgot I had one of those cameras; bought it maybe 10 years ago on eBay. I need to fire it up and put a roll through it again. ADDENDUM: Wow, I just checked completed eBay sales and these are often fetching over US$100! I bet I paid less than $20 for mine. Eric Sande

I have a couple N8008s bodies - also dirt cheap these days. I like them better than my N90s as far as ergonomics.

N6000 bodies do not fetch a premium price - definitely under US$30 on eBay. I've enjoyed picking up some old Nikon AF film bodies over the years just to see what they are like, but have avoided the ones with almost proprietary batteries. The N6000/6006 bodies require a chunky 6V lithium battery. I haven't looked it up but I wonder if it s still readily available. The N70 I bought in 1997 is the only AF body I currently have that requires a special battery (CR123). Everything else is AA.

I was digging around in my old Nikon literature and remembered the N6000, a very odd bird from the early '90s. Two main details are that it was basically an N6006 without AF or built-in flash (N6006 was an AF body that was selling new for ~$400 into the late '90s in case anyone is wondering). Anyone have any experience with an N6000/F601M? It seems to have been a strange continuation of the N2000/F301 that amounted to a motor-driven MF camera. eBay listings claim that it's "RARE!" which I don't doubt. Eric Sande

My response is a bit of a shot in the dark, but maybe try using the mechanical release a few times. I had an F3 for awhile but didn't use it much; I also have an FE2 and sometimes used to hear that using its M250 mode would clear problems. Eric Sande

A long time ago I took a half used roll from my FE2 to finish it in an F100. A manual camera puts a severe crease in the film tab and when rewinding it caused a Err message in the F100. I removed the film in a closet but the camera still thought it was loaded and caught up. Basically the camera needed to forget what happened. If I remember correctly, I think I removed the batteries for a couple days and turned the power switch on/off a bit, pushed some buttons when it was "on". Similar to what you hear about with laptops acting up - remove the battery and hold the power switch for a few seconds. Not a very scientific suggestion for you but it may work. Eric Sande

A moderator that used to be on the Nikon forum a lot often mentioned that he had a Nikon N6006 with a broken door latch and continued to use it with the back taped shut. Many mid-range and lower cameras are almost free on eBay as far as replacing your Maxxum 5. Eric Sande

Thanks, Sandy - PM sent. These are errors I get with my original account in case anyone else has this problem. I tried to PM Sandy from my 1997 account and got a username error. Eric Sande

I can still log in to my original photo.net account that I created in 1997 but some time after the site overhaul I was no longer able to participate in forums. I can even "Like" a response, just not post anything. When I do I get a notice of "Please enter a valid name". Can someone please fix this? Eric Sande

Back when I had a Nikon D2x I checked out Sunny f/16 on a clear blue sky (which we have plenty of in the desert) and it was far from "correct". Camera meters are subjective so you figure out how they work and continue on. Eric Sande