That was my point. When 35mm was the only photojournalist format around, and PJs were counted by the hundred from the National dailies to the local rag, pro SLRs had a definite point. Now I doubt anyone uses 35mm for photojournalism, and 35mm in professional use of any kind is virtually unheard of.These were not meant for "the people" they were working tools for professionals designed and manufactured to withstand the rigours of professional use not intended for the mass market, there were plenty of lighter and capable less expensive consumer models available made at the time by both manufacturers at the same time for people needing lightness.
That was my point. When 35mm was the only photojournalist format around, and PJs were counted by the hundred from the National dailies to the local rag, pro SLRs had a definite point. Now I doubt anyone uses 35mm for photojournalism, and 35mm in professional use of any kind is virtually unheard of.
You'd have to be committed (in both senses!) to use an F-1 or F2 as a carry round camera today.
That was my point. When 35mm was the only photojournalist format around, and PJs were counted by the hundred from the National dailies to the local rag, pro SLRs had a definite point. Now I doubt anyone uses 35mm for photojournalism, and 35mm in professional use of any kind is virtually unheard of.
You'd have to be committed (in both senses!) to use an F-1 or F2 as a carry round camera today.
Even today Nikon and Canon are making top of the range professional quality digital S.L.R.'s with all metal bodies and superior weather sealing than the consumer models.That was my point. When 35mm was the only photojournalist format around, and PJs were counted by the hundred from the National dailies to the local rag, pro SLRs had a definite point. Now I doubt anyone uses 35mm for photojournalism, and 35mm in professional use of any kind is virtually unheard of.
You'd have to be committed (in both senses!) to use an F-1 or F2 as a carry round camera today.
That's true but it's in the margins, probably less than 1% of what it was given editorial/photojournalism output as a whole. In film days professional photographers were already embracing point and shoot, toy and antique cameras. 35mm SLRs are part of the mix now, along with Super Ikontas, Holgas, Hasselblads, etc.I know of quite a few fashion/lifestyle pro photogs that use it today. They may also use 6x6 or 6x7 when appropriate (and Instax!) but 35mm is still in there. Handy that nearly all "pro" level gear from the late film era has a digital body so you can use the same excellent glass on both.
Ah well, time to nip off to the nearest nuthouse. I have either an F2 or a Kiev 4 with me 9 days out of 10, usually the F2.That was my point. When 35mm was the only photojournalist format around, and PJs were counted by the hundred from the National dailies to the local rag, pro SLRs had a definite point. Now I doubt anyone uses 35mm for photojournalism, and 35mm in professional use of any kind is virtually unheard of.
You'd have to be committed (in both senses!) to use an F-1 or F2 as a carry round camera today.
Nurse! Nurse! He's escaping! There was a time I toted a Mamiya Press and 6 x 9 back as my walkaround. The therapist said I needed an XA4 and a Lumix. I still take a Nikkormat or Kiev if it's a short stint and matron isn't looking, but the idea of lugging one round as an all-day or holiday camera when I can keep a camera in my pocket is not gratifying. But I am an antique.Ah well, time to nip off to the nearest nuthouse. I have either an F2 or a Kiev 4 with me 9 days out of 10, usually the F2.
I was at a social fuction recently, toting the black F2a that the camera fairy brought me last September. The publisher of a local magazine asked if I was a photographer, I explained that while I had worked professionally it is now simply for my own amusement. When I handed her the camera, she exclaimed "that's heavy!!" to which I responded "yes, it's made of metal, not plastic".Nurse! Nurse! He's escaping! There was a time I toted a Mamiya Press and 6 x 9 back as my walkaround. The therapist said I needed an XA4 and a Lumix. I still take a Nikkormat or Kiev if it's a short stint and matron isn't looking, but the idea of lugging one round as an all-day or holiday camera when I can keep a camera in my pocket is not gratifying. But I am an antique.
In fact, I currently own two F-1ns, one F-1N, two F2s and one F3. I have motor drives for all of them, just because I like motor drives.
I also own a decent selection of Canon FD and Nikon manual focus lenses. And you know what? I don't really have an overall preference. There are lenses in each system that I prefer, for sure. I like my Canon FD 24mm f/2.8 SSC better than my Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AIs,for example. I definitely like the FL 35mm f/2.5 better than my Nikon 35mm f/2,
The Nikon F2 is without question the better camera, I know this to be an incontrovertible fact.
How do I know this?
I have a pair of F2s.
I hope you see the intentional solipsism in my postMe too, but I prefer my F-1s. Still, for the awesome Nikon lenses, there's the awesome Nikons.
I hope you see the intentional solipsism in my post
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"Potiosection", the art of slicing soupFirst tetrapyloctomy and now solipsism. I never expected Photrio would become an ESL course for me.
I'm assuming you mean the English translation, not the original Italian (I think)From "Foucault's Pendulum" by Umbert Eco.
Yes, the translation.I'm assuming you mean the English translation, not the original Italian (I think).
I hope you see the intentional solipsism in my post
The F1 is on my list of "grab one when the price is right" cameras, I already have an FTbn, so might as well... besides, they're gorgeously made and the lenses are very good indeed.
to greet MATERNAL uncles."Mechanical avunculogratulation" , building machinery to greet uncles.
OK so here's a question for you Nikonocanonites. I have a F2 body 78xxxxxxxx, It's reading 2 V at the two posts that feed the meter on top of the body? I checked my other 3 or 4 F2 bodies all read 3V? tried switching, batteries, finders etc. It's in the body!! I think this is the Universe telling me to give the body to a kid I know, without the Ai finder, He can buy a $30 non-functioning finder and all is right with the world. What say You all. Give it away and be done with it? Please say yea because, this camera thing is getting out of hand. Since 1973 this is the first time I have had a fault with a F2.Me too, but I prefer my F-1s. Still, for the awesome Nikon lenses, there's the awesome Nikons.
OK so here's a question for you Nikonocanonites. I have a F2 body 78xxxxxxxx, It's reading 2 V at the two posts that feed the meter on top of the body? I checked my other 3 or 4 F2 bodies all read 3V? tried switching, batteries, finders etc. It's in the body!! I
Awesome!
Either the battery box, the switch (both under the baseplate) or corroded wiring. I had the same issue with one of mine, a badly neglected but little used Dec. '79 black F2A.OK so here's a question for you Nikonocanonites. I have a F2 body 78xxxxxxxx, It's reading 2 V at the two posts that feed the meter on top of the body? I checked my other 3 or 4 F2 bodies all read 3V? tried switching, batteries, finders etc. It's in the body!! I think this is the Universe telling me to give the body to a kid I know, without the Ai finder, He can buy a $30 non-functioning finder and all is right with the world. What say You all. Give it away and be done with it? Please say yea because, this camera thing is getting out of hand. Since 1973 this is the first time I have had a fault with a F2.
I've never held either but the New F1 or the Pentax LX makes me want one.
Mike
My original post should have been specific. I did say that the finish is the matte black finish but did not say that it was the "new" F-1. So I'll say it now: I have the "New" F-1
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