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Nikon N6006 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
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What a great little auto focus camera! I bought my first Nikon N6006 brand new years ago and I loved it. I took so many great pictures with that camera and even had some of them published in a national magazine. I ended up, like so many others, selling off my 35mm film equipment and going the digital route. Recently I have decided to come back to film and this is one of the first cameras I picked up again and I love it all over again. When I bought the new one years ago I remember paying somewhere around $600 for it. This time I bought one that is like new for well under $100. Times change, but this is still a great camera and for the price they are going for now, everybody that is interested in film photography should own one.
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interesting buy. Two of the three lenses actually fit the body. The other lens was for a Pentax camera. Since I don't have one I have no idea how it works. the first two work well on my Nikon D7000 so the cost wasn't too bad. The body seems to work--It runs the autofocus.
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I must start out by saying that this is a good, very durable camera. Any GOOD photographer, with good lenses, can take some great photos with any SLR as long as they can play with the shutter and aperture settings, and use good quality film. However, a camera is really only as good as the lenses you attach to it. This is where Nikon really excels. Their reputation is in their lens quality. On top of this, these older Nikons are really durable cameras. They can really take a beating and keep shooting great photos. To separate this from some of the 'average' SLR cameras, this one can be very effectively used by even novice photographers, with some very good mapping to the pre-programmed settings. This is a step up from earlier models (4004) and a person can pick up this camera very cheap now and still get some great photos. With that said, there are some drawbacks that keep me from rating this camera excellent. Most of those drawbacks are only due to the age of the camera, and the technology at the time. For one, the auto focus is relatively slow and noisy compared to newer models. If you are a wildlife photographer, the noise might make a big difference. Other than that, it is just a nuisance. The speed can possibly hinder some time-sensitive shots, but will not affect the vast majority of the average shots. Another drawback is that metering and focusing systems have advanced a LOT since this camera was created. Newer models will have much better metering, and a greater variety of focus options in auto-focus mode. Again, I must say that this will take EXCELLENT shots and you will be very pleased with the results after just a little practice. In this price range, there isn't much that can beat it. Just make sure to add a high quality lens to complete the package (preferrably Nikkor).Read full review
I like the N6006 as a great starter camera. It has two program functions, but also MSAP for custom control of the camera settings. It's also nicely laid out, everything is fairly intuitive with a little practice. many people with smaller hands find the 6006 easier to hold. It's a little lighter than, say, the N90, and the 6006 has a decent depth on the hand grip. Some people feel that the 6006 has a little more shake than some other nikon cameras. ISO, Mode, Bracket and Drive are selected by holding down the proper button on the left top and each selection for the button is made by turning the control wheel on the right side. ISO sets film speed, Mode selects P programs or MSAP, Bracket sets a three shot push with EV+1, EV normal, and EV-1. This gives you some breathing room if you're not quite sure of your exposure value. Drive selects whether you'll shoot one picture or keep firing if the button is kept depressed. A fun practice shot is to find a waterfall, doesn't matter how big, or where. Our flood control channel is full of piles of rocks that make fun little waterfalls. Set your Mode to S for shutter. Use the control wheel to increase/decrease shutter speed. I suggest a tripod or very stable shooting position, because we're going to start with a fast shutter, say 1/2000, and reduce down to 1/4. A cable release is good if you have one. Then you don't even have to touch the camera after composing your shot. You just depress the cable release. Now go get that film developed (it's $4 and change at Costco for a 24 exposure roll) and see what you've created. Your fast pictures will stop the water, you'll be able to see individual drops. As you slow down, the look of the water starts changing. At the slowest speeds, it looks like smoke pouring through and over the rocks. Pretty darn cool. I have some awesome shots of my son in the waterfall with smoke pouring around him. The 6006 allows you simplicity, but also allows you to be creative. My usual cameras are my F100 or F5, and I have an N80 and an N90 in special configurations for special shots. I wouldn't hesitate to use a 6006 if I needed to. This is not an F100. FPS is slower, metering less accurate, and doesn't focus as fast in AF mode. It also doesn't cost what an F100 or F5 cost. The 6006 is an excellent starter camera to learn on before moving on to the more expensive cameras. A good 6006 might just stay your favorite camera. My oldest boy would rather shoot with his 6006 than one of my F100s. Get at least one lens with Macro function. You'll be amazed at the detail you can capture on close objects, like a full frame flower. The film door of the 6006 is clean, no settings on it like some of the other Nikons, so you won't accidentally change focal points and wonder why the center spot isn't focussing. :-) The N6006 has a brother, the F601QD. Basically it adds a quartz date back. Here are the specs: F-601QD imprint functions: Year/month/day, day/hour/minute, no imprint, month/day/year and day/month/year are selectable; 24 hour built-in clock with timing accuracy within +/- 90 sec a month at normal temperatures. F-601QD date back power source: One 3V lithium CR2025 battery. Thanks for reading, I hope you found this review helpful. For even more details, just type nikon n6006 into your search engine. Compare a little bit. Maybe an N80 would be a better choice. Maybe not. Be a smart shopper and compare specs. I still do after 35 years. :-) Remember to keep it fun!Read full review
A light press on the shutter button and this camera quickly snaps into sharp focus. It also has a few exposure modes that guarantee the right amount of light in each picture. It is important to make sure you can get a copy of the owner's manual (or go to butkus.org/chinon/index.html to find a copy online). You really need to do this to figure out the use of all the high tech features built into this camera. While its use is fairly intuitive, you really need to make reference to the manual to use the features that make a novice take pictures like a pro. Before you buy one though, make sure the film door latch is not broken. I have bought one of these cameras where this was broken and I had to use duct tape to keep the door closed tight. It took amazingly beautiful pictures though, but I think this part of the camera is a bit of a weak link. Another nice feature is the built-in flash that does a great job up to 12 feet from your subject. The camera is reasonably lightweight without having a flimsy feel. Lately, these are very reasonably prices on ebay. I think they sold for around $500 when new, but you can pick up a perfectly working N6006 body for under $30. I must like it since I have bought three of them. If you can get one complete with a Nikkor 35-70mm zoom for around $50 to $60 that's a good deal.Read full review
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