Best used film camera that accepts current lenses
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F100 would be my first choice and I can confirm it works with AF-S lenses and with VR, and with G lenses (that have no aperture ring) as I still have mine.
Also F5 is great, but if that's too big consider F6.
Also some of the plastic fantastic toy cameras work with AF-S, VR and G, but since those are 15~20 years old I wouldn't touch them. Anyway the compatible ones are F80, F75 and F65 (N80, N75, N65 in the USA).
Get F100 or F5. Those can be had for the cost of a dozen film rolls + developing.
Also F5 is great, but if that's too big consider F6.
Also some of the plastic fantastic toy cameras work with AF-S, VR and G, but since those are 15~20 years old I wouldn't touch them. Anyway the compatible ones are F80, F75 and F65 (N80, N75, N65 in the USA).
Get F100 or F5. Those can be had for the cost of a dozen film rolls + developing.
I don't know the answer, but possibly most bodies since the 1990s for AF-S. Before, forget it.
The AF-S focuses electrically, and of course VR is electric (and much newer), so the camera body will have to have the 8 or 10 electrical contacts inside the lens opening, at the top.
Here is a lens compatibility chart, with some film bodies on it.
Nikon SLR Camera and Lens Compatibility Chart
The AF-S focuses electrically, and of course VR is electric (and much newer), so the camera body will have to have the 8 or 10 electrical contacts inside the lens opening, at the top.
Here is a lens compatibility chart, with some film bodies on it.
Nikon SLR Camera and Lens Compatibility Chart
Horoscope Fish
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From what I read somewhere, the nikon F4s should handle pretty much all of Nikon's lenses except Nikon 1 lenses of course!
Mine doesn't. Does not operate VR and doesn't really work with G lenses either. In A and M exposure modes the aperture stays closed to minimum (f/22 or whatever).
Although I understand what you are saying, the cameras he mentions are little more than toys compared to the F4/F5 and other far more capable cameras which might work. They were targeted for the occasional/casual photographer and not for a serious and/or advanced amateur.
Now that is post digging.
I'd suggest a N90/N90s, F100, F4-F6 depending on what the budget allows. All can use up to G glass (N90 cameras can use Aperture Priority with a bit of menu manipulation).
Bikerbrent
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For the price vs. performance, I would highly recommend the F100. Great film camera and dirt cheap now. I really like mine
The N90/F90's, especially the s/x designations are superb cameras, and can be had on the cheap. Just beware that some of them have developed a sticky back, which can be removed by judicious use of rubbing alcohol and a soft towel. They work well paired as a back-up to the F4. F4's will develop LCD "bleed" over time, but the part that bleeds is often not necessary to see, anyway.
The F6 is still priced fairly steeply, so I'd opt for the F100 or F5. I know the F5 is heavy, but it will do the job for years to come. The F100 is pretty much the "designated" back-up camera for the F5. I pair them together now.
There are no film cameras which will function with the latest e-type (electromagnetic aperture) lenses, not even the F6.
The F6 is still priced fairly steeply, so I'd opt for the F100 or F5. I know the F5 is heavy, but it will do the job for years to come. The F100 is pretty much the "designated" back-up camera for the F5. I pair them together now.
There are no film cameras which will function with the latest e-type (electromagnetic aperture) lenses, not even the F6.
I don't understand why you feel that way. Probably more than half of the active members here are non-pros.
Some of the suggestions for film bodies are based on avoiding limitations with the new lenses. Many of the film bodies relied on an aperture ring which no longer exists on many new lenses. So some bodies might not be as easy to use as others that were built to accept lenses without aperture rings.
Andy W
Senior Member
Then you've got the wrong feeling. The majority of people on here are amateurs or hobbyists and are very helpful to those getting started.
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
I have to agree with the previous posters, we are not all pros by a long shot. I highly recommend the F100, but I see that the prices are fairly high right now, in the $200 range. I still own my F100 and will NOT let go of it. However, if you really want to go on the cheap, the F90x would work with some minor issues. See this link https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/nikon-n90s-vs-f100.99024/.
I agree with the others, no idea where this assumption comes from.
Also, pros buy used gear as well
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Without discounting them, I too am confused where these feeling's are coming from. *scratches head* These forums have always been a haven of civility and camaraderie for me and I'm certainly no professional. I don't even aspire to be a professional photographer.
Refocusing
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I bought an F5 for $225 last year. It is a good companion to my D800. My lenses do all the the things I expect on both. Most work in all modes and AF. I have an older 55mm macro that has to be manually focused, but with macro I usually want that control anyway.
Bikerbrent
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Welcome aboard Refocusing. Enjoy the ride.
We look forward to seeing more posts and samples of your work.
We look forward to seeing more posts and samples of your work.
Roscoe Primrose
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The N80/F80 will work with all modern AF lenses except the AF-P lenses and the E lenses. Won't meter with MF lenses.
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