Reviews and commentary by Thom Hogan about specific Nikon Film SLR cameras.
Nikon Film SLR Timeline

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Concise Camera Opinions

Thom’s thoughts and recommendations for modern manual, professional, and consumer/prosumer film SLR bodies you might consider buying on the used market.

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Nikon FM2n SLR camera

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FM2n Review

The classic manual Nikon. Small, simple, mechanical, excellent.

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Nikon N90s SLR camera

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N90s Review

Early 90’s prosumer model with motor drive and much more.

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Nikon F100 SLR camera

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F100 Review

The quintessential modern prosumer film SLR. Still a top choice.

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Nikon F5 SLR camera

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F5 Review

The first of the all-electronic era pro cameras, but had its foibles.

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Nikon F6 SLR camera

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F6 Review

Nikon’s last and most advanced film SLR, based on the D2h DSLR, comoplete with the best autofocus system of any film SLR

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Nikon N80 SLR camera

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N80 Review

A really solid consumer film SLR that’s modern, with good automation.

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Nikon N75 SLR camera

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N75 Review

Overlooked film SLR that sits right behind the N80 in capability.

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Nikon N65 SLR camera

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N65 Review

The small consumer camera Galen Rowell used to climb with.

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