What you do get is an updated control layout. But it’s worth noting that module came from the F4. It actually shares the same single focal point 6 zone matrix metering AM200 module. So no AF with the newer AF-I or AF-S lenses (although they will meter and manually focus). But unlike the F90 and F70, it could only use the older slower AF-D autofocus system. The Nikon F50 launched as their budget model after the comeback camera (F90 aka N90). Nikon need a camera to comeback against this onslaught and use their new faster AF-I lenses. Their EOS cameras outclassed Nikon in Autofocus speed and accuracy. Rivals Canon stole a massive leap by ditching their legacy mechanical mount. Image © Jim Grey and used kind Permissionīy the early 90’s Nikon had a problem. This makes Nikon a great long term start for someone wanting to get into 35mm SLR film photographyĪfter this top 10 I’ve included a brief guide to Nikon F mount lens technology in case you are wondering what all the terms mean. At least 2 of the cameras on this list will fully work with most modern lenses some others on the list will function but without the autofocus. This means vintage film era lens, you can buy can still be used with many (to varying degrees) Nikon dSLRs and Mirrorless cameras sold today.

on their dSLR as on that original Nikon F*. Nikon are the only camera maker that have stuck with the same mount*. In fact 2 of the bodies I’ve personally bought for a quid or less and quite a few other for not much more. For those of you on a budget there are several bodies you can buy for under £20GBP. Arguably the pinnacle of film camera evolution.Īnd whilst buying a classic Nikon film body isn’t exactly cheap. They were the last company making fully fledged high end SLR film cameras only pulling out from the market last year with the demise of the Nikon F6. Their 1959 Nikon F, very much set the standard and Nikon’s build quality means you can still pick up and use a 1950’s Nikon F today.

Nikon did not invent the SLR but they perhaps are the company that are synonymous with it. Image by Dnalor 01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nikon F with original finder and Nikkor -S 50mm 1:1.4.

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