Nikon F5 : Specifications and Opinions

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Marco Astegiano

sent on 04 Luglio 2023

Pros: Absolutely current and performing, it is not afraid of current digital

Cons: Not having it

Opinion: Last Nikon Super Pro film, yes there is also the F6 ... But the F5 has another charm and similar performance, plus it's a tank. The advantages of this camera in 2023 are still many: 1) it is fast despite its 27 years makes many new MLs pale. 2) Possibility to mount optics is infinite as long as it has the F mount only excluding the latest optics " E " with the electronic control of the diaphragm everything else works very well even the VR, and all third-party optics. 3) Autofocus with "only" 5 points, but it is a sniper does not make mistakes unlike more modern cameras (unfortunately). 4) the viewfinder is spectacular at the highest levels is a work of art, accustomed with ML ... Looking in here is an experience. It continues to be a high-performance camera I recommend it to everyone, and returning to photograph on film is priceless is a unique experience is pure photography, without the menate of megapixels hypersuper autofocus that do what they want etc. I use it for a year and every time is a pleasure. Many are rediscovering it and in a year prices have almost doubled ...... Vote 10

6megapixel

sent on 28 Maggio 2021

Pros: Go back to the film and find it.

Cons: How do you find them flaws

Opinion: Unapproachable machine, given the high price at the end of the 90s, with a little luck you can still have well-kept specimens at affordable prices. The quality with the capital Q there is everything, it conveys the desire to photograph with an incredible feeling. I'm not hiding from you (and it happened this morning) about going out with F5 and digital and shooting more with the film.

Russo.als

sent on 22 Maggio 2020

Pros: Reliability, electronics, compatibility with AF-S G lenses

Cons: Lack of dials upright

Opinion: I was looking for an analog camera with which to take advantage of a good digital kit, in the F5 I found what I was looking for. The time distance between this technical gem and modern equipment has been felt only in terms of non-dialogue with wireless flashes (due to changing protocols) and inability to mount E-type optics: a pity since I could not fully exploit some Sigma Art optics (the diaphragm is still at the maximum opening). These last points do not represent real defects, but are simply the result of a technological advance that the manufacturer has relied on. The drag of the film is monstrous, it does not miss a beat! The electronics are non-invasive and leave room for manoeuvre for those who still want to experiment with film. You can find products at very affordable prices and I recommend it to those who want to equip themselves with a professional tool even to shoot a few dozen reels a year.

Fabio7530

sent on 17 Ottobre 2019

Pros: Pretty much everything. The best analog camera ever. If it were for me I would have left it in production for life. possibility to mount both the old analog optics and the most modern ones that have the built-in AF engine (the af-s to mean). Autofocus fast and accurate. Excellent display meter. You also take new/compatible flashes. Supreme ergonomics.

Cons: The weight? Maybe with the 75-300, but if you think about how tough it is, you forget it. Lack of the ghieres upright.

Opinion: I think everything has already been said in the previous comments. A machine that today (since it is at an affordable price compared to the 90s) should not be missing in the kit of every amateur photo. Yes, sir, because analog photography still has that magic (as well as qualitatively still very high) that makes you feel really satisfied with the work you do and this jewel is undoubtedly the means to continuously discover this kind of emotion. The optics all range from old to newest af-s: a real genius. I, for example, that I have the d7200 practically use the same optics (obviously all FX) for both and the same thing applies to the external flash. Of course those who work there to camp will tend towards the most modern mirrorless systems but those who cultivate this passion for love and personal satisfaction can only fall in love with this beautiful machine.

Nicolalamanna

sent on 12 Giugno 2019

Pros: A tank, almost indestructible, does not fear comparisons, penultimate film model of Nikon home.

Cons: Nothing except for an important weight that makes you forget if you use it in extreme environments.

Opinion: Exceptional machine body, interchangeable viewfinder, excellent tropicalization, splashing, sand, mud do not scare them, it holds firmly and is made for large hands has the vertical handle and well balanced, automatisms all in the right place consumption Batteries no excessive, the only drawback the weight without batteries exceeds the kilo, what to say is a technological masterpiece.

Codromodro77

sent on 13 Aprile 2018

Pros: Efficient analog, a miracle.

Cons: I had found.

Opinion: I'm from MO canonist free from preconceived notions, but it was my last Nikon F90X, FM2N, purchased in 1998 after-F100-of which I still have great memories; solidity, ergonomics, amazing Matrix display system, many solutions really innovative for its time and again the pentaprism replaceable, silent shutter true. Excellent, those who purchase now will not regret it.

Savdem

sent on 13 Aprile 2018

Pros: Everything, nothing excluded.

Cons: Almost nothing, except some weight a tad overpaid.

Opinion: If I were to jump off a sinking ship and click in my Kit one camera to save and bring with me in a lifeboat, I would choose the Nikon F5 and leave everything else on board. Note: I do not understand why I have to lengthen the minimum stock of my opinion to 350 characters when what I said I think is more than enough to say what I think. Bah

user120016

sent on 22 Marzo 2017

Pros: Sturdiness, outstanding performance, weight balance, the command accessibility.

Cons: nobody

Opinion: I bought it used when it was already out of production. Really the feeling of solidity and strength are second only to its accuracy. Ergonomic and weight balanced even with demanding optics. All the controls are where you expect them. Feeling incomparable immediately. Also excellent battery pack accessory that lets you use AA batteries, in case of emergency. Sin is out of production ...

Lally67

sent on 14 Febbraio 2016

Pros: Outstanding from all points of view

Cons: Expensive battery available shortly and heavy

Opinion: And 'undoubtedly the film camera SRL more performances of all time and the history of Analog photography. Unbeaten performance, versatility, completeness, robustness, reliability even during extreme travel. not being able to detach the PAK below, as a single body with the battery inevitably it is no longer practical to be used in applications such as astrophotography, and photography under the microscope. But for the rest of photographic spheres, from the night to the landscape, from sports to action and portraits it is the perfect handle for photo stability of analog photography.