Has the "feel" of a quality camera. The right weight, the easy to find controls; without the bells and technical wizardry when simple is all you need.

Never got used to the offset tripod hole, made those mini plastic tripods a non-option. Loud motor drive, everyone around you knows it when you press the shutter.

Like a pair of comfy old shoes. The N2000 has been in my collection as long as I can remember. Even though I love my digital and DV stuff, the old Nikon is still used for time when I just want to fiddle with settings and have time to really set up a shot.

Handling Robustness motor drive

a bit loud exposure not perfect (what camera is)

This was my first SLR, and I still carry it with me as a backup. The camera has dropped a lot of times, but still survived. AF is no issue for me, I even exchanged my F90x for a medium format MF camera, but KEPT the F301. Exposure can be a bit tricky in difficult situations, the motor drive is perfect (successfully photographed a shuttle launch with it), the handling is very easy.

Customer Service

not used

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-Weight and balance -Build -The "feel" of a proper camera

-Loud frame advance -Grip

This camera was put away for a few years as my father lost the time and interest for photography. I found the body, two 50mms and one 35-135mm zoom lens in the original Nikon camera bag with a Metz Mecablitz CT-4 flash. I had previously have shot recreational shots using a compact 35mm Olympus, then an APS Canon Elph. I''ve just started SLR photography and this camera is perfect for the beginner. It offers anywhere from total manual control (focus, aperture, shutter speed) to an almost point and shoot simplicity. It has a tactile feel that''s hard to put into words, but it really says a lot about the quality of build and workmanship. The clicking and whirring that comes from every shot is felt through the hands and goes straight to the heart, making every shot taken a true pleasure. Unfortunately, it also makes it very difficult to take conspicous or nature shots, as that distinctive sound can scare off your subject. The dials and buttons click into place with accuracy and there is nary an LCD display in sight. Great camera that can and will outlive and technological innovation in digital imaging; it will always take great shots.

Customer Service

None

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The size, position of controls and weight are all excellent. It is a durable, sturdy, completely dependable camera which works well with all sorts of lenses under almost any circumstances. I bought mine in 1986 and have used it every week since without any glitches. I wish they still made it! It has enough features to support anyone who wants control over the images without a lot of stuff to go wrong.

There is no future for the non-autofocus photographer and no support in parts or repairs any more(if you ever need such)

A comfortable, efficient, dependable, user-friendly camera well worth having.Buy it for the dependability and price and put your money into the best lenses you can afford.

Customer Service

Have never needed any in 14 years of steady use!

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Metal body, exc. feel,
2.5 Fps, very user friendly, no problems.

Off center tripod mount,
wearing glasses it's hard to see info in viewfinder.

Excellent back-up, or primary for new or inter-
mediate photographer. Inexpensive but very reliable. Put money into good lenses and you'll
have a really nice little system.

Customer Service

None needed

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FM 2, 8008S user.

-Light Weight Body
-Durable (no repairs needed after 10+ years of use and dropped several times)
-Controls well placed, esp. for people with small hands.
-Works with all Nikor lenses and Speedlights
-Reasonably priced
-Good "starter" body
-Not autofocus

-Can only find used now
-Not autofocus

A very good body for a beginner user and can be obtained at a very resonable price used. Many, many rolls of film have been run through with no failures of any sort since it was bought new, with many high quality pics (some of which have been blown up to 18x24 with very good results).

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-Various point and shoots
-Rebel S
-N60

-2.5 fps
-full auto-program, apeture priority, and manual (this is not an auto-focus camera!)
-nice body weight ratio
-user friendly
-compatible with all nikkor lens & speedlights
-powered by 4 "AAA" batteries
-inexpensive

-not autofocus
-fresh batteries only last about 15 roles of 24 exposure film
-body covering has tendency to peel

I purchased this body used for $80 and it is excellent for it's condition. From the start it surprised me because of it's solid feel and simple controls. I sometimes prefer it's simple manual controls to my F100's dials when taking pictures @ full manual. I could also use my auto-focus lens on this body.

This camera is an incredible buy at the moment. And I consider it as a hidden "Gem" in the Nikon system market. If you're thinking of buying into a Nikon system- buy this body first & spend your big bucks on the lens. It also makes an incredible back-up body in your already existing Nikon system.

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makes a great back up. Very durable.

manual focus only, metering is lacking

an excellent back up camera for beginner to inter mediate photographers. I do not recomend for action shots. can be purchased used for very cheap

Customer Service

none neaded

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The n2000 was my first Nikon. I purchased it in 85' and have put over a thousand rolls thru it with no errors at all. A work horse and still my back up back up.

Never seen to have 6 AAA batteries when they die.

Perfect for a new photog, by your kid one for Christmas!

Customer Service

N/A

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Uses AAA batteries instead of button cells
Conversion kit for AA's available.
TTL Flash.
Rugged body.
Compatible with AI, AIS, AF, AFD lenses (AF lenses in Manual mode, not an AF camera)
PC connector on camera for external/studio flash sync.
I think motor drive is actually 3.3 fps.

Not autofocus.
Wierd placement of tripod socket.

The N2000 is a great manual camera that uses virtually any Nikkor lenses except for the pre-AI lenses. It had a lot of great features that were rare in the late 80's. It had TTL flash metering with dedicated flashes, so getting great flash images is much easier and more accurate. It uses standard AAA batteries for about 60 rolls per set, but if you can find one the AA adapter really makes this camera shine and only adds about 1/8'' to the height of the camera. With AA's this camera shoots A LOT of rolls of film! This makes a great and inexpensive backup camera for any Nikon owner.

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