-Ease of use/ergonomics
-Gridlines in viewfinder
-Has both spot metering and DOF preview
-light weight

-Some buttons do feel a bit flimsy
-Viewfinder cannot be completely seen using your left eye
-I wish the lighting of the gridlines could last a little longer than just a fraction of a second (for example just as long as the information in the viewfinder). Now it's not a real compositional aid in night time situations.

This is simply a nice, little camera that is a joy to use. I spent quite some time researching which camera to buy in this price class, since there are a lot of models from different brands to choose from. What won me over in the end was the feeling of this camera in my hands and the logical placements of all the buttons. Since I use my left eye for looking through the viewfinder the button for selecting the autofocus point is situated a bit awkwardly, just to the right of my nose, but then, I hardly ever use autofocus, prefering to make my own decision of where the camera has to focus. Anyway, in this price class there is not a single camera from any brand that offers a good viewfinder for left eyed people. Pity.
While it's true that some buttons (only some buttons mind you, not the whole camera) feel a bit flimsy, my trust in them grew while using the camera the last couple of weeks. I took it on a short backpacking holiday, I took it to Paris a I used it on some day trips near home and - surprise, surprise! - nothing broke off and everything is still working. Confidence restored. And I have the feeling that everything will keep working for a long time as long as I treat the camera normally.
It's a decent camera, just what you might expect from a camera in this price range.
And then I simply love the logical placement of all the buttons, the DOF preview, the exact light metering and so forth. The camera fits me.
What is a pity though, is that in low light situations the red light indicating the choosen focus point and the gridlines flashes up only momentarily. This means that it is very difficult to use the gridlines as a compositional aid at night time.They are very nice during the day though.
Bottom line: Not a tank, but decent, and very, very nice to use.

Customer Service

Not needed yet

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Pentax MZ5n, Nikon F801s

Great features, Great electronics, Nikon took professional features from F100 and F5. very easy to use if you used F5 or F100. Built in 3D (monitor-pre) flash. Great AF and Metering

Cheap plastik knobs (Film advance lever, AF selector). Cannot measure with AI-S lenses. expensive batteries. will probably break when falling from 1 foot. slow film advance. noisy and slow AF. need to spend another $40 for strap and batteries (almost 10%!!).

Wow! This thing is great even compared to my $2200,- F5! It's got essentially all important F5 features except color metering, viewfinder shutter (for self timer and long-time exposure), exchangable viewfinder, and electronic connections. But it adds REAL 3D (monitor pre-flash) Flash, great viewfinder-illumination of AF sensor selection, and selectable viewfinder reference lines in a small, inconspicous and light-weight body. It's sometimes much easier to use than the F5 too: Try holding the AF/AE lock, DOF button, and the shutter simoultaneously on the F5! Almost impossible (where was that AE button again??), but the N80 has these buttons excactly at the right spot. The viewfinder is easier to use than the F5 viewfinder (bright and fast AF sensor spot displays) and adds a line display for horizon-line-up. The AF indicators are very hard to see on the F5 (slow and very dim) but great on N80. Changing modes is easier than on F5 too: this one has a knob to select; its a slugish two-knob operation on F5. This Camera has everything you want where you want it, but it's built quality is consumer - not professional. It's also slow and noisy when focussing, unless you use AF-S lenses. This is my body of choice when I need light-weight travel photography. I will use my F5 only when I need the speed, reliability (F5 is always a SURE shot - and tells you when it's sick), need to make an impression (wow he's got an F5!!), need the superior color-metering, or need to use my AI-S lenses. Great addition to F5 or F4s in your collection. 1/2 price of F100, plus internal Flash makes it my Camera of choice.

Customer Service

Great on my F5 - very fast

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F5, F4s, FM2, FE, F(N)60

Features
Lightweight
Ergonomic

What are you expect from this class of camera? As far as i can say: No ne

For all the LOW RATED in this survey so far, It was so interesting to read their opinions, some are so ridiculous,may be they should learn more about what their need are before voicing their opinions.
I have my for almost 6 months now, and the result is absolutely FABULOUS. You can not asking for more from the tool like this. If you do need more , may be you should consider:
1st: Go back to school and learn how to make a good photograph.
2nd: What the tools is all about!
3rd: Save money for those goods lens.
4th: Do consisder the weight when you are traveling or out to the fields.
5th: It will outlast most use. ( you might buy a new gadget ,before it give you any problem)
CONCLUSION: BEST BODY IN IT CLASS, HIGHTLY RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO HAS BRAIN AND KNOW HOW TO USED IT.
FOR THOSE CANON LOVERS , SAME SUGESTIONS APPLIED.
HAVE A GREAT TIME TAKING PICTURES

Customer Service

Not needed so far

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Nikon F4,F5,F100; Canon EOS-1V,EOS 3

Compatible with the latest nikon VR lense.

Motor speed not power as F70

This is a very powerful camera for middle class users'. Very accurate, great focusing speed, built-in flash.
The new VR lense compatible, where only F5, F100, and F80 are fully compatible, others' can't!
So it is a good deal with this camera, if YOU want to use the New Technology lense (nikon VR lense) which help to reduce vibration cause by hand shaking.

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All nikon SLR except those which is out of production.

nikon lens mount
built in flash
finally DOF in amateur AF body

rubber, like an orange- expect peeling in far future

Decent midline camera, but other brands (Canon, even Minolta) have models coming soon that have much more performance. What is wrong with trying out the camera and then choosing not to buy it?- some of us have the experience to know what works for them and why- not just favoring a new product for its newness. In terms of speed and performance, it is just average, which these days isn't bad. The focussing motor is still as weak as the N70 and definetely not as quick as an N90s. Nikon has finally made a consumer body that is easy to use, but other brands have been doing that for years. If the N80 uses this much plastic, then it should be cheap. Don't blame anyone if this camera wears out faster than you expected. In this level, please checkout the new Canon and Minolta bodies before you decide which is best for you. Lenses are a different matter- depending on what you use.

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None

Light weight, controls are easy to use. beginner to advanced photographers can use this camera

None

I am writing this review because I have used this camera for over 4 months now and have had nothing but excellent results with it. I shoot nature/outdoor as well as some wedding work and the quality of the images achieved with the N80 are fantastic. I chuckle at reviews that say, "I went to the camera store and picked up the N80 and tried it in the store" "It didn't feel right to me" I will wait and buy the N90 or F100. Ok fine but why not leave the real reviews of this camera to those of us who actually own it and "use" it. Quite simply, this is a wonderful camera that is priced right. It is worth double what you pay for it. My point is simply this. Its a great camera. Try it, you'll like it, then, you'll LOVE it. Onboard flash works perfectly. Focus/metering is right on.

Customer Service

n/a

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N60, N90s

Nice feel, looks similiar to the F100.

Light weight construction

After having the chance to check the camera out at a local camera dealer I was not so impressed with the overall build quality. At first site I was very excited with it until I picked it up and pointed it around a little. The multible exposer mode would be a handy feature to have, I currently own the N70 and do find switching modes a bit time consuming. Although I mainly use it in aperature priority for the photograpghy that I do. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to read these reviews because many of them backup my feelings about the camera after handling it, I suppose that I will wait till I have the money together to purchase the N90 instead. I have had the chance to use an N90 that a friend of mine owns, nice build quality and very dependable. Thanks for all the great reviews. Sincerely!

Customer Service

Not needed for any Nikon products used so far.

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N70, N90, OM1, FE2

Extreemly Quite Rewind
Great Ergonomics and layout
On Demand Grid

No PC Terminal
Limited Lens capability (cant use 35mm PC)
On board Strobe is pretty useless.

Excellent all arround camera for an advanced amature. It makes a good back-up for a pro but is too limited for use as a main line pro body.

Customer Service

Excellent

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Nikon N90, N6006, FM2N, N8008, FM10, F3, N2020

Very easy to use, lots of functions for the price, lightweight

None

This camera made me go back to photography which I have been ignoring for several years. It has taken me only a couple of rolls to get used to almost all the functions. While I like the lightweight, I would suggest MB-16 battery pack that improves handling.
Think Nikon asks little for it offers with N80.

Customer Service

Not needed

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Pentax Super Program

Dimensions - Ease of use - Great Value - Multi functions

Fragile. After 6 weeks already lost the Eye cup....

Very nice all purpose camera... Excellent package.
Perfect for travelling and hiking. I used it for the last 6 weeks and eight 36 rolls. Excellent results in any conditions. It is easy to use and with many options that allow you to play and learn with the camera. Complete confidence and accuracy. Best value for money.

Customer Service

NOT USED

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SLR: NIKON, CANON, OLYMPUS