|
Nikon F 5 - SLR camera - 35mm - body only - black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $620.00
Used (6) from $620.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 34674
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 9 x 9
MPN: F5
Model: 5
UPC: 018208017959
EAN: 0018208017959
ASIN: B00006I5JM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: THIS IS A PACKAGE: Nikon F5 body, Nikon AF 35-80mm 1:44-5.6 lense and camera bag. Everything is in excellent condition. Barely used.
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Nikon F 5 has a lot to offer. The world's first self-diagnostic double-bladed shutter that is tested to 150, 000 cycles is featuring Nikon's exclusive Shutter Monitor, Nikon's exclusive mirror balancer and floating-type design is for motors and gears. Titanium viewfinder housing and solid aluminum-alloy die-cast body, aluminum top, bottom, back and grip covers and vibration-minimizing mechanisms ensure a good grip and stability of the picture. This camera passes severe environmental testing for improved resistance to moisture and dust.The world's first 3D Color Matrix Metering with exclusive 1, 005-pixel Red-Green-Blue contrast, selected focus area, distance, and scene colors brings unequaled exposure results. Exclusive Custom Control Center-Weighted Meter enables you to customize the size of the meter, Spot Metering and AF Integration matches the Spot Metering area automatically to your selected focus area. The exclusive five-segment TTL flash control offers 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with D-type lenses and Nikon Speedlight SB-26 or SB-27. Photo Secretary expands your photographic capabilities through additional custom settings, the remote operation of multiple cameras, and the selection, downloading and editing of shooting data.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
A Classic Nikon - that just about says it all November 10, 2004
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have one of every model Nikon F made from the FTn to the F5. I used to think that the F2 was God's gift to photography. Rock solid and mine is 30 years old and it still works fine. However, as good as it was, I would not want to go out on a magazine assignment with an old F2. The capabilities of modern AutoFocus cameras make my old F2 and even the F3 too limited - especially with regard to invaluable tools like automatic fill flash, auto exposure, simple exposure bracketing and simple and fast film loading. I have an F4 too and in its day, it was a gem. But I shoot a lot of motorsports and the F4 was too slow for fast action. The F5 is everything the F4 was plus it focuses better and faster. The camera is a joy to hold (at least for my two hands) and is possibly the best handling camera I have ever used in my over 30 years of picture taking. As mentioned above, it focuses very well and very fast - especially with the newer "S" lenses with the motors in the lens. The camera takes lithium batteries and they seem to last through many dozens of rolls of film - not as cheap as alkaline but very convenient and much lighter to carry. The high eyepoint finder works great for me and my thick eye glasses. The controls are where Nikon has put them over the years so long-time users should have no trouble working fast with the F5. Mine has seen rugged use here and in Europe and it has never failed me. The only gripe I have is that the removable prism does let in dust but every Nikon I have has the same issue. It's simple to eliminate the dust with a soft brush or some canned air so it's a pretty small gripe. I think the Canon EOS 1V cameras and lenses focus a tad faster (I tend to use them more for my motor racing assignments) but the F5 is such a joy to use and the Nikon glass is so sharp that I look for assignments where I can use this camera. The F5 remains for now in the product line, despite the introduction of the new and more expensive F6. The F6 looks like a winner and handles well too. But its $2400 price tag and the fact that the majority of the market for a high powered pro camera has already turned to digital, makes me wonder who but a serious amateur with deep pockets will pony up the bucks for one. My final warning to you camera junkies out there is that once you handle the F5, you will not want to put it down. And that's not a bad thing.
One of Nikon's Best Autofocus SLRs October 27, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Without question, the Nikon F5 is one of the best conceived, well built professional quality autofocus 35mm SLR cameras I have come across. True to the tradition of ruggedness expected from a Nikon F series camera, the F5 is truly built like a tank. In a sense, it is the autofocus equivalent of the old Nikon F and F2 cameras, which made Nikon's reputation for building a first-rate professional quality SLR system. Indeed it is the only professional grade autofocus 35mm SLR which comes with interchangeable finders and screens, harkening back to its F and F2 predecessors. I've handled the F5 in camera stores and also at trade fairs such as Photo Plus East; it may be the best handling autofocus SLR I've come across. However, it is about to be replaced by the newly introduced - and much lighter - Nikon F6, so potential purchasers should look carefully at this camera and the F6, before making their purchase.
Nikon's Pro 35mm Camera March 20, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I take better pictures with the F5, let me clarify, at an air show, while whale watching and of course all the people shots I would have missed if it were not for the speed of the auto focus and the wonderful metering system. I think it is one of the attributes of this camera the ability to get the shot, quickly and accurately. Battery Consumption: Battery consumption has not been a problem for me. My purchase is a late model production camera and I am aware that the earlier models did have a battery consumption issue. Weight: The F5 is a heavy camera but I like the weight and feel of the camera. I think because of the weight the camera balances nicely in your hands and the F5 is a dream to hold. I am able to hand held this camera at a lower shutter speed than I could with other cameras. The craftsmanship is superb and I enjoy how well the F5 is made. Familiar Controls: I like the ability to go from one Nikon to another and most of the controls seemed familiar. Weather Sealing: I have taken the F5 while on a sailboat in Kauai in 15 foot swells hanging on to the boat with one hand and just pointing the camera with the other (program mode) and guess what I got some good shots. I don't hesitate using this camera in adverse weather conditions and just wipe and clean it. Some comments lead to believe that some people have walked in from the street and purchased a two thousand dollar camera. That the person never picked the camera up and realized how heavy the camera is. Not that the F5 is that heavy look at some medium format cameras. If you are looking at this camera I'm sure you already are aware of peoples comments good and bad. It would hard for me to believe that someone will purchase the F5 as a first Nikon camera. I would assume that the person who made this purchase has an assortment of Nikon products and knows what they are doing. The F5 was introduced in 1996 and was a top of the line 35mm camera and in 2004 it still is the top of the line. I know other manufactures make great cameras but eight years later this camera is still at the top of the list.
This camera will be that last film camera that I own. It is not because I'm going digital, because I'm not at the moment. It is because this is simply the best film camera you can purchase from Nikon and it just might be the best film camera you can own. Negatives: I wish the focus area brackets in the viewfinder illuminated in red similar to the N80 and F100
F5 February 7, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This great camera makes photography easier. If you want to improve your skill level, this camera won't hold you back. However, you can't blame the camera anymore for your bad photos. The only bad mark I can give it is it is rather heavy, and not made for backpacking. I carry my FM2n then. Otherwise, I am very happy with it.
Dream Camera Nikon F5 January 25, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased the F5 a year ago and this is what I think. I take better pictures with the F5, let me clarify, at an air show, while whale watching and of course all the people shots I would have missed if it were not for the speed of the auto focus and the wonderful metering system. If it sounds like I use the camera as point and shoot camera sometimes I do exactly that. I think it is one of the attributes of this camera the ability to get the shot, quickly and accurately. Weigh:The F5 is a heavy camera but I like the weight and feel of the camera. I think because of the weight the camera balances nicely in your hands and the F5 is a dream to hold. I am able to hand held this camera at a lower shutter speed than I could with other cameras. The craftsmanship is superb and I enjoy how well the F5 is made. Familiar Controls: I like the ability to go from one Nikon to another and most of the controls seemed familiar. Weather Sealing: I have taken the F5 while on a sailboat in Kauai in 15 foot swells hanging on to the boat with one hand and just pointing the camera with the other (program mode) and guess what I got some good shots. I don't hesitate using this camera in adverse weather conditions and just wipe and clean it. The F5 was introduced in 1996 and was a top of the line 35mm camera and in 2004 it still is the top of the line. I know other manufactures make great cameras but eight years later this camera is still at the top of the list. This camera will be that last film camera that I own. It is not because I'm going digital, because I'm not at the moment. It is because this is simply the best film camera you can purchase from Nikon and it just might be the best film camera you can own.
|
|
|
|
Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only. Electronics-vault.com does not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information and will not be liable for any errors, omissions or delays in this information or any losses, injuries or damages arising from its display or use.
|
| |
