[pure-silver] Re: Nikon users?
- From: Claudio Bonavolta <claudio@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:40:08 +0100
Graham Hughes a écrit :
Janet Cull wrote:
Do you happen to know how the F3 compares to the FG in size? I'd found
a site once that gave all kinds of info on older Nikons. I'm gonna look
through for it again.
An F3 is a fair amount larger than an FG even before you mount an MD4 on
it; the MD4 addition causes it to be quite a bit larger. In some ways
this is nice, because an important part of the size difference is the
larger finder (particularly on an HP), but that's not all of it. I'm
rather fond of my F3, although I have some issues with it still (the
viewfinder illumination is notoriously bad and I just don't like LCDs
for manual metering).
Regarding replacing an FG, I concur with the others, who suggest you
investigate the FM series or FE series. If memory serves, the FM2 uses
LED metering, the FE uses an LCD (not sure about this) and the FM3a uses
match-needle metering.
Graham
FM/FM-2 use LEDs (I don't like that much), FM-3A a matching needle.
The FM-3A is closer to the FE series (automatic exposure) than FM,
although its very particular shutter can work without batteries.
FE/FE-2 use a matching needle very agreable to use.
F3 a LCD (still fine after nearly 25 years).
FM/FE series weigh around 550g compared to the FG 490g and F3 700g.
Note the difference in weight is not always a disadvantage: when
switching from my FEs to my F3s, I was able to use speeds 1 stop slower
only because its higher weight and better grip.
When I switched from my F3s to my F5, I gained a full stop again, but
here the weight becomes impressive: 1210gr without the 8 AA batteries !
With lightweight cameras, some do screw a metallic plate onto the tripod
mount ...
Actual technology uses anti-shake systems built into the lenses or camera.
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Claudio Bonavolta
http://www.bonavolta.ch
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