You can use G lenses on the F90/N90 series - I have - but you're stuck with program mode and shutter priority. Not optimal, but not fatal either. Program mode can be overridden to the combo you want by spinning the command dial.
I've had an N80 for about six years, and it is easily my most used 35mm camera. It has virtually every function as the higher end Nikons... read a review Dead Link Removed. Don't let the "lightweight" label fool you. It is a surprisingly robust camera, and with an MB-16 battery pack, it can take AA batteries. I got one for my daughter a year or so for $42. Pretty hard to beat.
Cheers,
N80 Deal Breaker(i.e., missing) Features<<drum roll>>
No PC terminal=no synch cord connection for studio flash.
That puzzled me for sure... it's like some guy with a clipboard came into the lab and said, "we can knock $4 off our cost if we eliminate the synch connection and make 'em all use the hotshoe..." (and buy a dedicated flash, too... $$$)
All the better to sell you AS-15s(at $27.50 a pop), my dears!
Funny. Lucky...I guess. I've had an N8008s for 20m years and not a problem. I also have 3 F90X.N90 if you can find one for your price... bullet proof camera, just look out for dented up shutter blades...
I wouldn't be shy to buy and "ugly" one if it performs well.
I moved up to F100, which is as good as an F5 in my book and LIGHTER.... I shot a lot of film at the time and liked the in-body aperture control of the F100... but the N90s was no slouch and aside from the aperture control that at the time was important to me the N90 is a very nice package.
the 8008 was a troublesome camera for me... owned 4... and they all were in and out of Nikon service from time to time.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?