In praise of the Nikon F90x

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

This is a camera body that KEH sent me after failing to send me a good body of another model.

I had previously owned the F801s, so I am not too terribly surprised with what I am about to tell you.

Technically, this is the best film SLR that I have yet to own, as well as the most faithful and reliable so far.

And although I did prefer the ergonomics of my Contax 139Q, the metering accuracy and flexibility of my 90 makes it preferable.

Speaking of the meter, along with its shutter speed range, it offers everything I could need in every conceivable situation.

Last, but not least, this camera does not feel like a cheap plastic toy. It really doesn't feel like you are holding a plastic clad body at all.

It is very solid and reassuring. Anyone else love theirs?

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

And don't forget about it's easily obtained AA batteries.

DeletedAcct1 · Dec 3, 2020

George Mann said:
This is a camera body that KEH sent me after failing to send me a good body of another model.

I had previously owned the F801s, so I am not too terribly surprised with what I am about to tell you.

Technically, this is the best film SLR that I have yet to own, as well as the most faithful and reliable so far.

And although I did prefer the ergonomics of my Contax 139Q, the metering accuracy and flexibility of my 90 makes it preferable.

Speaking of the meter, along with its shutter speed range, it offers everything I could need in every conceivable situation.

Last, but not least, this camera does not feel like a cheap plastic toy. It really doesn't feel like you are holding a plastic clad body at all.

It is very solid and reassuring. Anyone else love theirs?

Yes, I do since 1993!
It was my 18 yo anniversary present from my father.

Cholentpot · Dec 3, 2020

I passed one up years ago before I had much experience. I did get an N80 (F80) this past year, it's a dumbed down F90 but it's a joy to use.

Colin Corneau · Dec 3, 2020

Count me as a fan of this camera. It was the first camera I bought brand-new in my first newspaper job years & years ago...I probably put tens of thousands of rolls of film (maybe many tens of thousands, actually) through it over the years, and not exactly babying it, either.
Not once did it give me a problem. Excellent metering, too. I do think this is one of the best 'bang for your buck' used cameras out today for film photographers.

Paul Howell · Dec 3, 2020

For most work the Air Force and I think the Army used the N90 rather than the more expensive F5, AP, LA Times, and others all used N90s. Right now I consider it one of the best bargains on the market.

Craig75 · Dec 3, 2020

needed a nikon which could spot meter with manual lenses

didnt want top line F series so my only choices were (to my knowledge) f100 and f90

Bought a £20 F90 expecting it be whatever... as my regular nikon is fm2/t... but its absolute beast. No for every day for me but its the right tool 100% for certain things.

people are totally sleeping on this camera - stupidly cheap

Helge · Dec 3, 2020

Shhhh! For heavens sake! Stop talking about it.

Sirius Glass · Dec 3, 2020

Similar to the Nikon F100. I now have the N75, N80 and F100 and they all get along well and share their lenses freely. The F100 is under appreciated by those who want to use the door to drive nails into boards.

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

Helge said:
Shhhh! For heavens sake! Stop talking about it.

Of course I was lying thru my teeth about it. This is the worst camera one can ever own!

It doesn't do a single thing worth a darn. It's simply not worth a plug nickel, or a hill of beans (don't buy)!

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

Sirius Glass said:
The F100 is under appreciated by those who want to use the door to drive nails into boards.

Especially given it's indestructible latch!

ooze · Dec 3, 2020

Helge said:
Shhhh! For heavens sake! Stop talking about it.

+1

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

ooze said:
+1

You should realize that if people asked any more for this piece of junk than they already do (good heavens), no one at all would buy this miserable thing!

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

Oh, and by the way, people think it is ugly (I agree).

MattKing · Dec 3, 2020

Isn't this where you post the question: "How do you delete a thread?"

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

MattKing said:
Isn't this where you post the question: "How do you delete a thread?"

Can we actually do such a thing?

Sirius Glass · Dec 3, 2020

George Mann said:
Technically, this is the best film SLR that I have yet to own, as well as the most faithful and reliable so far.
...
Speaking of the meter, along with its shutter speed range, it offers everything I could need in every conceivable situation.
Last, but not least, this camera does not feel like a cheap plastic toy. It really doesn't feel like you are holding a plastic clad body at all.
It is very solid and reassuring. Anyone else love theirs?

George Mann said:
Of course I was lying thru my teeth about it. This is the worst camera one can ever own!
It doesn't do a single thing worth a darn. It's simply not worth a plug nickel, or a hill of beans (don't buy)!

George Mann said:
You should realize that if people asked any more for this piece of junk than they already do (good heavens), no one at all would buy this miserable thing!

George Mann said:
Oh, and by the way, people think it is ugly (I agree).

Will the real George Mann please stand up, and how would we know if he was telling the truth or lying?

Can he spell "credibility"?

MattKing · Dec 3, 2020

George Mann said:
Can we actually do such a thing?

No - but if you can convince a moderator that there is a good reason to do so, the moderator can.
But I doubt they would be convincible on this thread!

Keith Pitman · Dec 3, 2020

I have one. I don’t use 35mm often, but this is a great and reliable camera.

CMoore · Dec 3, 2020

MattKing said:
No - but if you can convince a moderator that there is a good reason to do so, the moderator can.
But I doubt they would be convincible on this thread!

Another hobby forum i belong to......if you are the OP, and you delete your first post, it deletes the entire thread.
Some guys Hate/Cry about it, i think it is a great idea on any forum, but especially on a forum that is Much Bigger than this one.

MattKing · Dec 3, 2020

CMoore said:
Another hobby forum i belong to......if you are the OP, and you delete your first post, it deletes the entire thread.
Some guys Hate/Cry about it, i think it is a great idea on any forum, but especially on a forum that is Much Bigger than this one.

There once was an APUG "deleted" thread

.
Oh the fun we all (including the moderators) had with that!

CMoore · Dec 3, 2020

MattKing said:
There once was an APUG "deleted" thread .
Oh the fun we all (including the moderators) had with that!

I might not follow what you are saying, but...... a thread for deleted threads.
What was the point of that.?
Thank You

MattKing · Dec 3, 2020

CMoore said:
I might not follow what you are saying, but...... a thread for deleted threads.
What was the point of that.?
Thank You

Someone once started a thread, then changed their mind and replaced the title and first post with "deleted".
People responded with things like "well said" or "I resent that".
And then it began to achieve a life all its own.
People added non sequiturs.
Random discussions snuck their way in - strangely non-responsive posts too.
Then the moderators got into the act. They started moving the thread from sub-forum to sub-forum - sort of the "Where's Waldo" of APUG.
It grew and grew and became stranger and funnier and more unwieldy and awkward - so unwieldy that Sean eventually had to close it down and remove it because it was causing problems with the site.
It was completely silly, and entirely epic, all at the same time.

Sirius Glass · Dec 3, 2020

MattKing said:
Someone once started a thread, then changed their mind and replaced the title and first post with "deleted".
People responded with things like "well said" or "I resent that".
And then it began to achieve a life all its own.
People added non sequiturs.
Random discussions snuck their way in - strangely non-responsive posts too.
Then the moderators got into the act. They started moving the thread from sub-forum to sub-forum - sort of the "Where's Waldo" of APUG.
It grew and grew and became stranger and funnier and more unwieldy and awkward - so unwieldy that Sean eventually had to close it down and remove it because it was causing problems with the site.
It was completely silly, and entirely epic, all at the same time.

The Deleted thread had over 3,700 posts.

George Mann · Dec 3, 2020

It's good that people can love and appreciate models like this one by showing their affection for it online.

But you know what that can lead to...

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