- Robust build quality - Easy layout of controls - Good Value for money, if you can pick one up in good condition - Balances well with most lenses - Uses 'normal' batteries - 'AA' - Yehhhhh - From experience I can say its reliable and flawless after 3 years of use - With SB-28, excellent Flash photography

- For the price...you have got to be kidding...none !!!

I've used the F90x for some three years now (I had bought it second hand, it was in mint condition and it came with the MB-10 Grip...the price I paid is in Australian dollars) and can vouch for its excellent performance. I have used this camera for shooting everything and anything - family snaps, Wedding shoots, holidaying, right through to taking action pics at local Car Rally events, action sports, etc..etc... it is a true workhorse. It has never failed me and to this date both looks (I take extra care of it) and operates like new. The weight of the camera is just right. Especially with the MB-10 Grip attached, I find the camera balances perfectly with all my lenses, whether I'm using a 50mm Prime or an 80-200 F/2.8 Zoom beast, etc... The specs of the camera, even by todays standards are not to be sneezed at...4fps, 1/8000 Shutter speeds, fast autofocus (well for me it is...have got no probs with action photgraphy here), etc... the list goes on. Its simple to use, robust in construction. Yes it may be old, but I reckon its heaps better than some of the later gear out there... and as some would say, its like a good wine vintage...it just gets better with age !!! I give it a five star rating for both Price/value and performance/build quality...

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Nikon F70 - also another fantastic camera (if you can operate a game boy, you can work this camera out as well!!!)

Build, reliability, overall quality of construction and consistency of operation. Superb viewfinder

DOF not brilliant, no cable release or double exposure without very expensive accessories.

i bought my F90X (UK title) 4 years ago a few months after the F100 was announced. I disliked all the clutter in the latters viewfinder and plumped for the the F90X which soon became obsolete but I don't regret it one bit, It is more rugged than I am ever likely to need; nicely heavy with a superb viewfinder with the Type E screen which I use as normal for my pix of my artwork. The matrix metering has never let me down; all the programmes are superfluous for my needs except the HF which I use sometimes for outdoor work. I bought a SB23 as a small portable fill-in light source and I use the 28-105AFD as a standard especially for its Macro facility which I use a lot. Having said all this I still find myself using my MF Nikons more frequently F3/FA/FM/FE and F301. As an ideal camera I would put a motor in the FA and add spot metering.

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I lived near to the Nikon UK headquarters and they have been very helpful and obliging

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no other AF SLR but many MF Nikons

Excellent build quality. Fast AF, Extremely accurate Matrix metering. Excellent spot metering. Clean, crisp mirror and shutter operation.

I have no use for any of the program modes. Five area AF would have been nice so I can use the VR lenses but I can live with that for a few years.

I purchased a demo model. I have a N8008s and purchased the N90s primarily because the control layout is almost identical to the N8008s. Since I switch between the two, it makes it very easy. I really like the crisp clean sound of the shutter and the AF is significantly better than the N8008s. This camera has everything I need except the support of a future VR lens.

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Have never had a need to contact Nikon customer service.

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N8008s, FE2, FE, FG, FTN

Strong, weather resistant body. Shutter that sounds and feels good. Excellent metering. Excellent auto focusing. Easy to understand and use the controls quickly and accuratly. Alot of people say that the MF26 is overpriced but you do get alot with the MF26. Not too many cameras offer interval shooting and bracketing up to 19 frames. I have also heard how difficult it is to use the MF26 but once you do it a few times, it becomes second nature.

You need the expensive MF26 in order to preform what most new, cheap cameras can do today. I know most pro cameras do not have pop up flashes, but that would be nice. It is always nice to have some light thrown on a subject without having to go through the process of attatching a flash.

Sure I like driving a brand new car with all the alarms and fancy gadgets. But it sure feels good to take that classic car for a spin once in awhile! This camera is a classic. The shutter has that classic sound that makes you glad you took up photography. I take every aspect of photo making into consideration and the sound that the shutter makes is as important as the photo it produces. {Maybe if I were a pro and thought of this as a job, the shutter sound would not make a difference}. It is heavy enough to make you feel like you are going to be able to use just about any lens you want. I like a heavy camera because it makes it possible to hold still easier. Light and small cameras like the N80, are great for snapshots and for carring around town, but feel like toys most of the time. This N90s is a piece of equipment that just feels good. Anyone that wants a sophisticated, workhorse of a camera with the ability to HELP produce great photos,[yes, help. You do the major part of producing. A great camera just helps] may want to check out a used N90s. They can be had for quite a deal. The F100 has been marketed well and alot of people skip the N90s. Many pros have produced wonderful photos with this camera. I thought about upgrading to an F100 or an F5 and I can't justify the need for the extra features or the extra money. I guess if I would not have found a mint condition N90s with an MF26 data back and an MB10 grip, at a super low price, I would have gone with an F100.

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Have never needed Nikon customer service.

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Heavy, solid build quality. Matrix metering and AF modes are handy. Relatively quiet shutter and fast operation.

Not complete without the MF-26 back and MB-10 vertical grip, which are costly. Outdated AF system. AF switch lever easily brushed into another mode. Eyepiece is not diopter adjustable.

The N90s was my first Nikon body. I've been a diehard Canon fan for a long time, but my new job required Nikon equipment, so I had to make the transition. I would say that the N90s is probably a good deal for an intermediate photog if they can find it at a low price. I was lucky enough to find mine at an extreme bargain. Most of the bodies in its condition are currently selling for at least $100 more. The AF is surprisingly good, and I like the wide area vs. spot AF modes. The build quality is plastic, but it's tough, thick plastic, which makes all the difference. The layout is easy to learn. I don't the N90s is nearly worth what most shops want for it, though. The spot meter is woefully undersensitive in low light, it doesn't autobracket and do a number of other things without the expensive MF-26 data back, and there are a lot of cameras out there that have twice the function and cost much less.

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Great control layout and durable construction make this a reliable, solid body for advanced amateur or professional use. I also really like the ability to download shooting data and set the custom settings.

The viewfinder meter graph shows only 1 stop +/-. The older F-801 showed 2 stops and I understand the F-100 also shows 2 stops. By itself, although more compact, the balance is not great with longer lenses. Better balance with the MB-10. I wish the MF-26 printed between frames.

I picked up my first N90s on E-bay for $300 US ($500 CDN). At the time I had two Nikon F-801 bodies. I was totally impressed with this camera. I matched it with a MB-10 grip which really helps the balance and a MF-26 back. I find the AF speed a vast improvement over the older bodies and appreciate its ease of use.

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My second N90s body was a parts body I bought off E-bay. I sent it to Nikon Canada (Toronto) for repair. Although it was pricy, the camera came back as good as new. They replaced parts which weren't even included on the quote such as the focusing screen and the viewfinder eyepiece. These parts were replaced at no additional cost. Their repair supervisor was also very good at answering my questions via e-mail.

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I had afew camera including cannon and minolta And the Nikon F 90x was the best camera I've ever used

Sturdy, good build quality, fast and accurate AF

Heavy (if you find that to be a weakness, I rather like the weight)

I nice camera with very good build quality compared to most of todays SLRs. The N90s has been around for some years now, but it still beats most of the competitors if you compare the specifications. It is heavy and feels very solid. There are better cameras available today, but if you find a nice used N90 you will get a really great price/performance ratio.

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Superb build Great handling, even better with MB10 grip Amazing spec Massive range of lense available Good battery life(uses 4 AA's, so cheap) Great results, on auto or manual

Heavy for some tastes Mirror slap may be a problem, but not for me Poor location of exposure lock slider Noisy in use?

Originally got into digital with a Fuji 6900Z costing £500. Enjoyed the digital experience, but the cameras have a LONG way to come yet in all areas. Soon sold the Fuji, and returned to film with F90X(N90S). I think the Nikon is superb. I personally like the aperture ring, as opposed to a dial, but I'm sure some won't. Handling is very slick, but exposure lock slide switch using right thumb is poor. Purchased mine second hand with no instructions, but haven't needed them so far. I use the MB-10 battery grip, which helps handling loads. SLR's without extra grips feel tiny now! It is fairly heavy, but doesn't bother me. Although some people hate heavy cameras. Build quality is first rate, lots used by pro's a good sign. Results on neg film have been great, excellent exposure using matrix metering for grab shots. Full control possible with manual and spot metering. Auto focus is faster and more intelligent than my Nikon F60(N60). Frame rate is amazing on maximum, considering what I paid for the camera. In fact all the specs are astounding for a £500 camera. Nearly bought an F80, but decided second hand F90x's were better value. No sign of rubber peeling yet, but not really sure exact age of camera. To sum up: a bargain, top specification, well built machine that handles great and gives superb pictures. A joy to use. Find a mint one and buy!

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Very nice camera..though not "Idiot Proof" lots of program modes.. for the point and shooters. apature and shutter priority as well as spot center-weighted and matrix metering. and Full manual too. for those who like complete control. This camera will do everything my F-100 will do .. just not as fast .. like focusing.. frame advance.

Plastic outer construction. no mirror lock-up, focus lock button placement is about stupid. No mult-exposure unless you add the data back. If your going to buy this new with all the add-ons I recommend going straight to the f-100.. for around a $1000.. the n90s will actually be more expensive than the better f-100

I really cant add much to the accolades bestowed apon this wonderful camera. Bought it cheap then bought the battery pak ( this really is a must have. better feel and balance) then the data back ( basically a clock till you need it) I use it to multi-exposure. and to flash comensate .. the sb-28 only allows a +1 from the unit and if you use an omnibounce further than 10 ft you need at least a +2 (white surfaces) thats where the data back comes in handy. I have found however that the 3-d matrix metering is only good when shooting sceneries but for portraiture you need center-weighted or spot metering.. Yes the N90s does that too. If your experienced itll take you no time to learn how to use it. you have to learn the controls.. if you shoot alot .. no problem.. If not copy the relevant sections of the manual and carry it around with you. However, when you add up the price of all the extras I have as much into this camera as I do the f-100

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only dealing I ever had with Nikon they offered to fix my 300mm f2.8 lens(under warantee) for $450.. one of the glass elements came loose internally.. Nikon said i was from abuse... there wasn't even a scratch on it.. Ide rate that a dismal

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