Nikon N75 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Nikkor Lens – Electronics
Nikon N75 35mm SLR Camera Kit with 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Nikkor LensI bought this camera for a several reasons, as a backup to my aging Nikon 8008s (still going strong after 10 years!) and for a film body to use Nikon “G” lenses, and because of the Nikon USA Fall rebate.
Upon first opening the box I thought I’d made a real mistake. It’s the lightest 35mm SLR I’ve ever used. The viewfinder is rather small and none too bright. Compared to the 8008s the N75 feels like a disposable camera!
Upon inserting the batteries and mounting a 50mm Nikon lens, things began looking up. I bought the body only, and strongly recommend you do the same, and get a Nikon AF 50mm 1.8 lens. This camera balances beautifully with this prime lens! My hands are small, so the N75 felt just right. Autofocus is quick, and I like the red confirmation light in the finder (same as on my D 70 digital SLR).
When it comes to focus speed and silence, the N75 blows my old 8008s out of the water. It’s focus rarely hunts and the shutter is fairly quiet, as is the drive motor. Switching to Manual Exposure mode is quick and easy. This camera even has a depth of field preview button.
Overall this has become a favorite film camera because it is so light and easy to carry. It’s fast and the meter is accurate. I wish the spot meter were easier to access, but that is my only real complaint. It does 90% of what the N80 does at less than half the price. This is a great camera for a new photographer or advanced user looking for a backup film body. The nice thing is all those wide angle lenses stay wide, and shooting a roll of slide film through this little gem will convince you film is not yet dead!
