Reliability, handling, fill-flash capability, matrix metering, etc.

No mirror lockup of bracketing funciton without databack.

My first foray into AF (several years ago) and it's still one of my all-time favorite cameras! The matrix metering is generally excellent, but it's nice to have the center and spot meters, too. I also use it primarily with the MB-10 grip so that if fits my hand better. Fill-flash is a breeze with the SB-26, and I really like the rear-curtain sync feature. Not bad for a camera introduced almost eight years ago.

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Haven't needed it

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Nikon F100, F5

The N90s has every feature you can imagine, It uses AA batteries which are significantly less expensive than others, The viewfinder is bright and large,

The view finder is only 94%, access to the miriad of feature is incredibly difficult with both the camera and the multifunction back, I have keep the manual with me when I shoot from landscape to wedding photography, there are simply too many ways to push these buttons, it's not user friendly.

The N90s is close to the Canon A2 in features as well as price. It feels somewhat more stout yet the Canon is easier to operate. The Nikon has a few more features if you buy the multifunction back (which I have). It is claimed to have some water resistance which the Canon does not. I doubt the metering system nor the auto focusing system is significantly different between these two. I much prefer the spot metering system on my past OM4 to the spot metering on this camera. I use a sunpack dedicated flash with the camera and I am able to use the multifunction back to regulate the flash output on this inexpensive flash, but as I indicated in the weaknesses it is very difficult to remember how to change the settings on this and every thing else the multifunction back does. It is much easier to bracket in manual than to set the bracketing feature on the camera, so I seldom use this feature. The picture quality is not related to the camera body so I won't comment on that.

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The on/off switch was replaced at about 2 1/2 years on extended warrenty. No conflicts with Nikon, except being without the camera for a month.

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Canon A2; OM4, Minolta 7xi

exellent ergonomics, metering and accessories, rugged design

Not many, databack only allows for 6 digit imprinting for custom numbers, battery meter not very accurate

This is a great camera plain and simple. I'm a Crime Scene Investigator in the SF Bay Area. I use my N90s constantly. I've shot about 750 rolls though it with hardly any flaws. Nikon makes a great product for a reasonable price. You have a great range of add on available. I would highly reccomend the data back and photo secretary software, the vertical grip, and lithium battery attachment.

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Hasn't broken!

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older cameras

amazing camera, still can;t believe the quality of pictures I am tacking. Wonderfull for action shots and the metering is superb

only minor ones "Auto Exposure lock hard to reach when using MB-10 etc.."

this is a great camera. The F100 is better but not worth the cost difference to me. The N80 might be a better choice for some people, but the N90s is still better for me at least.

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none needed heard they were really good

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N-2000

metering/flash TTL, easy to operate controls and use of ordinary batteries !!

noisy AF, not very fast, no contrast NO focus, wish there was a focus assist beam :(

For an amature going to intermediate, this is the
best in the market, i mainly bought it because my N50 did not provide me any metrix/spot. For many funcitons you must use photo secretary or a rather expensive data back, which should have been avoided be providing those functions instead of vari-program !! what a waste of memory space. I find auto programs a complete joke...
IF you cant affort F5, get a F90

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never tried...

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F50

Build quality, takes my old AI and AIS lenses, high-point viewfinder, ergonomics (if you have large hands), Takes AA's batteries

Noisy motor-drive (compared to Canon) can't 'self' custom set film leader to stay out after rewind.

This camera will especially suit those with larger hands - especially if the (almost compulsory) MB10 grip is used. It's certainly not a camera for most women who generally find it too bulky and heavy. If, like me, you wear glasses, the high-point view-finder is excellent - I can see everything without "looking around" the viewfinder. Easy to use while wearing my prescription sunglasses too. The meter is very accurate and copes well in tricky lighting situations. Excellent value for money (I negotiated and got the MB10 grip thrown in for free!). The back-lit external LCD display and the manually operated shutter to close the viewfinder during tripod use (it stops light entering the viewfinder and affecting meter readings)are nice touches, but it's a shame that a Mirror-Lock-Up isn't included. The ability for the camera to use manual AI and AIS lenses is great - there are thousands of 2nd hand manual lenses out there - most can be purchased at a good price, many were built to extremely high standards - and they work well with the electronic rangefinder. The programme modes are a waste of time. I haven’t met a photographer who uses a camera of this calibre who is the slightest bit interested in these modes, so it's a shame that the money and effort that was spent including them couldn't be used elsewhere (like a MLU)
Still a great camera and excellent value.

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No need yet

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Canon Eos5 (A2)& 50e (Elan IIe), Nikon FM2,

Fast, solid, easy to use. Excellent metering and flash exposure.

Getting long in the tooth.

I have 2 of these cameras and I love them. I suppose that at some point someone will introduce a camera that will prove to be worth an upgrade but for a camera that's been around for a long time, it's still a wonderful performer. Casual shooters may not like the heft and lack of features but it has proven to be a rugged, reliable performer for me.

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None needed.

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Metering system.
Durability
The looks you get from people shooting with a camera other than a Nikon.

No exposure bracketing

I have had this camera for about 6 months and am constantly amazed at the quality of the pictures it takes. Metering system is almost "dead on" in most cases.
Other users have complained about this camera being bulkey and uncomfortable. Take my advise invest in the MB-10 grip. It makes the camera more balanced and feel like an F4s. As for the bracketing, it would be nice if it was built in, but come on, you've spent 700 dollars on the camera body, buck up and buy the data back. I haven't missed not having mirror lock up either. Unless you are shooting microscopic germs you shouldn't need it. Excellent camera for the money!

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Haven't neede any yet.

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Cannon T-90

Great meter
Pretty decent autofocus
Good handling qualities
Solid, but not too clunky
Good value after intro of F100 - will probably get even better after N80 becomes available

No auto bracketing - I'd gladly give up the 'Flexible Program' modes for this one.
No mirror lockup

Good value while it's still with us. N80 will probably take some buyers away, F100 most of the rest. Hopefully it will be replaced in the line.

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None required

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F100; N70; Canon A2

Fast autofocus
all major features

needs bracting
(MF-26 adds it (yes I have one) not completely metal

This is a GREAT camera that can be used in any
specialty. easy to learn controls and you can press the shutter and the auto exposure lock and the auto focus lock at the same time without being a contortionist.

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called about placement of film imprint, was answered correctly the first time.

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N70, F5 (out of my budget and other than the light meter adds few new features)