Nikon F4

cooh23 · 02-05-2011, 01:42 AM

I have recently acquired a mint condition Nikon F4 film SLR camera with a Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8 lens. I must say that this camera is a freaking tank! It shoots at 5.7fps - faster than my D90 and this thing was built in the late 80's!

Same camera as below: (From Ken Rockwell)
(http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm)

Oh and the 35-70mm is a cream machine even on my D90. I am currently having it cleaned at the moment and re-calibrated but I will post pics soon once I get back.

It's actually quite exciting to go back to film. The guy at a local camera shop was amazed at how clean this camera is and looks new for its age.

Here's a picture of my setup:

Front View

Rear View with a real leather case from Nikon:

Anyone else using film and what type of film do you use? I bought a BW400CN from Kodak and Ultramax 400 from Kodak.

scollins · 02-05-2011, 03:35 AM

Nice! I've been wanting to pick up an F5 for some time, just haven't prioritized the spend yet.

cooh23 · 02-05-2011, 04:38 AM

According to several reviews, the F4's metering beats the F5's and the F4s are more solid.

bluespeed117 · 02-07-2011, 02:44 PM

nothing like film

02-05-2011, 01:42 AM	#1
cooh23 Private First Class 13 Rep 102 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Nikon F4 - Film Camera I have recently acquired a mint condition Nikon F4 film SLR camera with a Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8 lens. I must say that this camera is a freaking tank! It shoots at 5.7fps - faster than my D90 and this thing was built in the late 80's! Same camera as below: (From Ken Rockwell) (http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm) Oh and the 35-70mm is a cream machine even on my D90. I am currently having it cleaned at the moment and re-calibrated but I will post pics soon once I get back. It's actually quite exciting to go back to film. The guy at a local camera shop was amazed at how clean this camera is and looks new for its age. Here's a picture of my setup: Front View Rear View with a real leather case from Nikon: Anyone else using film and what type of film do you use? I bought a BW400CN from Kodak and Ultramax 400 from Kodak. __________________
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02-05-2011, 03:35 AM	#2
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 137 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Nice! I've been wanting to pick up an F5 for some time, just haven't prioritized the spend yet. __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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02-05-2011, 04:38 AM	#3
cooh23 Private First Class 13 Rep 102 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	According to several reviews, the F4's metering beats the F5's and the F4s are more solid. __________________
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02-07-2011, 02:44 PM	#4
bluespeed117 Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: so-cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 328i [0.00]	nothing like film __________________ Muffler Delete/ Tien S-tech Springs / De-badged /BBS LM Reps 19"/ Nexen tires/DTM M5 Front bumper/ Injen Intake/Blacklines/M-tech Rear/Custom Muffler Tips.... More mods to come
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