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Reviewed by: 

Jonboy2312

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Review Date
March 13, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
0-1 years

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Price Paid:  $200.00 from internet auction

Summary:

If only you know how to handle this camera, it's a real gem! Equipped with recent firmware it produces images undistinguishable from current D-SLR models, at a fraction of the price. The only thing that might be a touch problematic nowadays is the SCSI interface - getting an ASPI layer to work on a Windows XP system is hell. But once it's up and running, it's a magnificent tool.

Strengths:

-build -digital/film combo - switchable anytime -image quality (with recent firmware) -accepts PCMCIA hard drives -a Nikon D-SLR no matter how you look at it :-)

Weaknesses:

-battery reuires care to avoid memory effect and is hard to replace -no preview LCD -a screw-on 0.4x wideangle converter for your basic lens comes handy- the 2.5x multiplier can be frustrating sometimes unless you're a nature photographer

Similar Products Used:

Nikon F90, F4S, F70, F801, D70

Customer Service:

Never needed it - but Kodak continuously supports this thing, after all those years!



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