Jon404
A week or so ago, I decided to rehabilitate an old 1982 Nikon FG... while at the same time thinking that I should probably get a new Nikon d600 DSLR. At 24 MP, it's about the same resolution as 35mm film.
But just running a roll of test film (Fuji Superia 400 color) through the FG brought back all the enjoyment I used to have with photography. Having to think about the exposure, instead of just point 'n shoot. The hi-res 3339x5036 scans came back from North Coast Photo in Carlsbad -- and, in my Xara Designer art program, I was able to rapidly convert then to B/W and then alter contrast and sharpness to suit my taste. Believe me, I don't love film enough to ever go back to a chemical darkroom!
Then, I went to order the new d600. But something held me back. Finally realized that it just wasn't what I wanted. At 68, I want simplicity; something that feels good in my hands. So I bought a Nikon FM3a, made in the early 2000's. It will last the rest of my life (I'm retired now), and I can use my FG lenses.
So that's the story. Sorry, Nikon... for me, your new cameras just ain't what they used to be!
But just running a roll of test film (Fuji Superia 400 color) through the FG brought back all the enjoyment I used to have with photography. Having to think about the exposure, instead of just point 'n shoot. The hi-res 3339x5036 scans came back from North Coast Photo in Carlsbad -- and, in my Xara Designer art program, I was able to rapidly convert then to B/W and then alter contrast and sharpness to suit my taste. Believe me, I don't love film enough to ever go back to a chemical darkroom!
Then, I went to order the new d600. But something held me back. Finally realized that it just wasn't what I wanted. At 68, I want simplicity; something that feels good in my hands. So I bought a Nikon FM3a, made in the early 2000's. It will last the rest of my life (I'm retired now), and I can use my FG lenses.
So that's the story. Sorry, Nikon... for me, your new cameras just ain't what they used to be!
