William Robb wrote: > > Nikon was doing this sort of thing long before the F80. I don't recall which > model, it may have been the N601 from the late 1980s which would not work at > all with non AI lenses, though they would mount with no problem.
The F401 (N4004) had this problem, but I didn't (and don't) see it as a major issue on entry-level cameras. The F80 (N80) is a different matter, because of its wider appeal to both new and existing Nikon customers, including advanced amateurs and pros looking for a second body to their F100 or F5. Heck, I really wanted to buy an F80 until I realised it would not meter with my AIS lenses! > It was a big reason for my abandoning Nikon. If I am totally honest with myself, it was the final reason and the one that tipped the balance. I also wanted to return to using a rangefinder outfit so I sold all my Nikon gear, bought a small Leica M outfit and started to build a manual focus Pentax outfit. The problem is, I find that the market for my 35mm work is shrinking rapidly unless I supply scanned images, and that takes me time. It's far easier to shoot digital and my Olympus E-10 is now my main source of income. Nice camera, but not exactlyin the LX mould! If only the *ist D would meter with my K and M lenses I would buy one in an instant, and the knowledge that less than $20 has been saved on an $1800 camera by the omission of that feature causes me dyspepsia. > Large format. Always 100% compatability. > I use Nikkors, Schneiders and Fujinons on my 4x5. Large format is NICE! ;-) John
