Nikon F90X 35mm SLRs

Nikon F90X 35mm SLRs 

DESCRIPTION

The Nikon F90x was a camera that caught my imagination when I first heard about it. It seemed that most everyone that I asked talked of the F90x in very respectful terms. Even though it was not a true pro calibre camera in the Nikon line up, it appeared to be a pro favorite. The fact that my favorite photographer at the time, Galen Rowell, used one in conjunction with his F4s helped to seal my fate of eventually owning one.

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[Sep 06, 2025]
brylee2


Strength:

The" camera for baby-boomers like me who got into photography before computers. | Commercial Cleaning Palo Alto

Weakness:

None . . .

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New  
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5
[Jan 24, 2023]
ampva301


Strength:

Very Rapid Autofocus, Outstanding Meter, Outstanding Flash Camera, Exceptional in Low Light, Outstanding MF-26 Back | https://www.concretepearland.com

Weakness:

There is no mirror lockup feature. A unique coating on the rear of certain early devices degrades over time. One cannot take it with them when they die.

Purchased:
New  
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5
[Jan 19, 2023]
rickluck90


Strength:

The Nikon F90X is an excellent 35mm SLR camera. It offers reliable autofocus, great low-light performance, and is compatible with a wide range of Nikon lenses. It is ideal for experienced photographers looking for a reliable SLR for their everyday shooting see samples here www.tejadosgetafe.com. Highly recommended!

Weakness:

None so far

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5
[Jan 14, 2023]
joeanderson


Strength:

When it comes to durability, this one is for you!

Weakness:

Nothing at all.

Purchased:
Used  
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5
[Oct 27, 2022]
wittings


Strength:

As well it has some design flaws which make it difficult to operate easily. I'm shooting a lot now with an EOS 3 and 70-200 2.8. Usually with a motor drive attached; sometimes a 2x extender as well. It just can't take the weight without slipping. And that's mounted from the tripod collar on thelens. Boca Raton Commercial Truck Repair

Weakness:

None . .

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New  
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5
[Sep 13, 2022]
Madmardigan


Strength:

now you can get a hardly used example for around fifty dollars! If you like a hefty camera, you can add a special base to the 90. The base steadies the camera and also gives you a vertical-release button. Air filter replacements

Weakness:

none . .

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New  
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5
[Jul 11, 2022]
Janwil


Strength:

You have a good product! Social Security Card Replacement

Weakness:

none so far

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5
[Jun 27, 2022]
disposableser


Strength:

rock hard outer shell, flip up mirror for long time exposures for no shake, tripod mount and remote shutter capabilaty were always good features. depth of field preview helped setting up effects, many lens's available | Jumpstart Service

Weakness:

none that I can think of-- at all

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New  
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5
[Mar 01, 2014]
Jan Volkman
Intermediate

Strength:

Very Fast Autofocus, Great Meter, Great Flash Camera, Very Good in low light, Great MF-26 Back

Weakness:

Somewhat heavy

I had two n90s Nikons. I used these primarily to photograph at Figure Skating shows, with low available light and constantly changing light. I bought the MF-26 back for both of them, which provides a little trick called "Focus Priority". This means that when you click the shutter, the camera waits the very small interval it took to get in Focus with the skaters "who were moving targets", before it would activate the shutter. I shot in Shutter Priority with a fast lens and fast film. The result was 95% of the shots were in focus and metered correctly. This camera was well regarded, even by Pros, and Nikon kept producing them for over 10 years, shipping them until about 2004, not long before they switched to nearly all DIGITAL production. In the film era NIKON line, it was surpassed only by the F5, and F100

Similar Products Used:

Nikon FA, Nikon N2020, Canon T90, Nikon N8008s, Nikon F100

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5
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5
[Jan 23, 2011]
neorebel1
Professional

Strength:

It's a well buildt Nikon.

Weakness:

It's a boat anchor.

Slow searching auto focus even with high contrast and great lighting.

Terrible results on film even with a sturdy tripod.

Couldn't wait to sell it.

I hate to say I sold my F3 and bought a N90. I liked the idea of fast focusing with Auto Focus lens.

This camera was junk from the beginning. Focus was slow and searched all of the time. Nothing like my F4s!

The meter was junk as well. I sold this boat anchor as soon as I could and upgraded to the Nkon F5,

The F5 was just a Nikon F4s with dial instead of dials and the F4s metered with my older lens which the F5 wouldn't without sending it into Nikon.

I still have my Nikon F which has paid for itself multiple times, My F2 which was just a better Nikon F.

I still shoot with my F4s and get fantastic results with all of my older and newer lens.

If you just have to have a N90 go buy it..but if you want a camera that leaves the N90 in the dust..........buy the F4 it's ten times better!

Customer Service

None it's a Nikon.

Similar Products Used:

All Nikon Professional products!

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2
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1
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