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28 September 2007
Nikon N75 with 28-80 lens 35mm Film Camera
9 of 9 found this helpful Probably about 7 years ago, I debated whether to buy an N65, or wait until I could afford a good digital SLR. Actually, I arrived at a compromise, and got a Kodak digital snapshooter. I've missed having the control of an SLR, and happened to walk into a pawn shop and see an N65 for about $100. I really toyed with the idea of buying it, but not knowing exactly what you're getting from a pawn shop, I passed, and did some searching on ebay for Nikon Film cameras.
I purchased the N75 and believe this may be the last film SLR I will ever need to buy. It has all the features I'd ever want in a camera, and I appreciate the fact that it can be set to auto for quick shots, but also allows all the flexibility I'd ever need. Exposures can be set fully manually, aperture or shutter priority, and automatic with several different modes for sports, portrait, etc. I have been thrilled with the quality of the prints I've processed so far. Advanced metering system, and again, flexibility such as being able to lock exposure. The built in flash is adequate, and a speedlight can be attached for even better flash performance in wide angle shots, etc.
Certainly this camera would be perfect for anyone who wants to learn photography, and expand their range without shelling out $1000 on digital, but also is very satisfying for more serious amateurs. The best part? These very high quality cameras are an exceptional value if you're still willing to work with film. (One of my son's friends said to me, "I've never really used a film camera before, how many mega-pixels does it have?")
If you are thinking about a film camera, I'd definitely recommend this one. It is the best one I've ever owned.