Description: Boasting a stylish metallic-gray color and sleek design, the Pronea 6i delivers Nikon quality and high performance – like superb exposure control and razor-sharp auto-focus. Plus, with its Nikon F lens mount, you can access the incomparable Nikkor inter-changeable autofocus lens system. Combine this with the excitement of the Advanced Photo System with its compact IX240 film cartridge and unique picture variety and you now have the opportunity to take pictures never before possible.
Rating Reviewed by: Gero (Unregistered User)
(Intermediate)
Review Date March 27, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.67 of 5,
3 votes
Review 1 of 51
Price Paid:
$200.00
from Ritz.xom
Summary: I bought the camera and 70-180 zoom lens, and have found the camera to take excellent pictures. It is very light, compact, and the pictures are very sharp. I am a bit disappointed that it is difficult to get quality developing for b/w films locally, and have reverted to my 35mm for that. Also, this camera only seems to accept Fuji film, and when I try to load Kodak or another type of film, it gives me a loading error and marks the film as fully exposed. Needless to say, this is quite frustrating when you're on vacation and can only find Kodak film.
Strengths: Lightweight, clear, sharp pictures, easy to use.
Rating Reviewed by: David Doko(Unregistered User)
(Intermediate)
Review Date February 14, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
1 votes
Review 2 of 51
Price Paid:
$200.00
from ritz
Summary: This is one of Nikon's finest instruments made in the last five years. The feel of it in one's hand is solid. The dials are clear but I wish the LCD was back lit. I got an N65 recently, and it feels like a toy compared to the Pronea. You can find this camera on Ebay, but APS film stock is too limited. I do not recommend you buy it for that reason. Still, it's a keeper for me because I don't need to sell it for peanuts. And I use it primarily for snapshots at social events.
Strengths: solid construction
features
flash
Weaknesses: APS film selection.
No DOF preview.
LCD panel hard to read in dim light
Summary: Nikon "strikes", again, with this camera, the APS version of the N70. This is a powerful machine. With all the features that a beginner, to a seasoned pro, would love. Then there is that mid-roll changeover, which is a great benefit for those, different ISO changes. The power of a Nikon 35mm SLR, in the APS format. This is the top APS camera, on the market, and most of all it''s a Nikon...dude!!!! If you can find one get it. The film development is a bit more costly, than 35mm, but for all the power, and quality results, the cost is worth it. The APS format was looked at with negative eyes, but because of it''s versatility, even with it''s lack of ISO speeds;, this format is cathching the eye of many consumers, today. Even with the Pronea 6i, being discontinued, it lives on with the introduction of the Pronea S. Nikon has taken a big step with this machine. And no matter the negative reviews, they have created a "monster" with this camera, and the stepping out into this format. I have shot four wedding with my Pronea 6i, and the quality was "superb". One of the weddings was shot in almost complete darkness, and with the on board speedlight. This machine performed. My clients were overwhelmed with the results, and so was I. There is so much to play with, and if you area a techno nut, then this baby is for you. Get one if you can, and enjoy!!!! Mine came with the Nikkor 24-70 lens, and I added a Nikkor 70-210, and I have more APS for the "buck". This is APS supremacy, but it''s a Nikon....dude!!!!
Strengths: it''s a Nikon...dude!!! An APS/SLR, with all the features of the N70. Its topps, and the feel is so superb. Just a great machine.
Weaknesses: Hard to find, but worth the look. The only weakness i see is the viewfinder, placement...a minor thing, and the batteries...CR123, so costly...But like I said, It''s a Nikon....dude...and its a great camera still.
Similar Products Used: Nikon 5005, N70,Pentax K-1000, and a spanking out of the box........Nikon N80.
Customer Service: the greatest, they stand by their products, that''s why Nikon is on top. Hey it''s a Nikon....dude!!!!!!
Summary: I bought this camera on a whim, after finding it for a great price at Ritz. I have not been disappointed with the results I''ve obtained with this camera, which has mostly been for pictures of scenery or family events.
Strengths: Ease of use in basic mode, and multitude of features and options available in advanced/manual mode. Interchangeable Nikon lenses and flashes. Nikon reputation and quality.
Weaknesses: The LCD panel on the back is fragile - be careful not to bump it - I did and it bled, and cost $180 to fix. Battery life has been OK. Selection of APS films is limited.
Similar Products Used: Nikon N-70, Nikon F-2 (great camera!), Nikon N8008, Canon EOS 650, Canon EOS 50 (Elan).
Customer Service: As above - $180 to replace damaged LCD panel (my fault).
Summary: I bought my Pronea 600i in Spring 2000 and used it for a Greece trip shortly afterwards. I took about 500 photographies mostly in the "advanced" mode using a Sigma lens (UC ZOOM 28-105mm 1:4-5,6). I have to say that i was very pleased with most of the results i got (well, not the price) but there were some situations where my camera (or i myself) seemed to have problems. I admit that i'm not a very experienced photographer and most of my pics' were snapshots but at some occasions i tried to use all the modes and functions the Pronea offers. First of all the view finder appears very dark. If you look through it in daylight you see a lot of dark "dots" on it, like dirt, so that you see your sourroundings with a little dark touch. Is that normal? In twilight and darker settings for example a sunset my pictures were very dark even when i used a series of 0.5 to 5 seconds for exposure. A friend of mine took a pic' of the same scenery using a very old pentax model and he had very pleasing more natural results. Some of my pics' of that series were blured due to the fact that i held the camera in my hands using 1 or more seconds for the pic - well my friend had no problem with taht using up to 1,5 sec for exposure. Well that's the only situation where i was disappointed of the pronea well but that could be due to my lack of experience. I tried a lot but i still have the problem. I'd be greatful for any advice! Most of my pics were really great and i had fun by taking photograhs of waving flags and running people etc. with very short exposure of 1/3000 sec. Overall I think the Nikon Pronea 600i is a good camera but i would'nt buy it again i have to admit 'cause sometimes the colores of the APS film and the resolution are not compatible with chemical photograpies. But once you own it you can have a lot of fun using the features of the Pronea!
Strengths: Wide range of options, digital status display integrated into viewfinder, easy to use even in advanced mode, battery lifetime acceptable, camera settings printed on the back of the photographies
Weaknesses: viewfinder too dark, poor results in twilight and darker settings, expensive batteries and films, APS System in some situations not compatible with chemical photography, too heavy
Similar Products Used: Minolta Dynax 7000i Pentax MZ-5
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