Lightweight and compact design - Extraordinary Nikon SLR performance in a remarkably small and lightweight camera. Designed for ease of use - Five icon identified pre-programmed shooting modes take care of all the details for a wide range of picture taking situations and General Purpose Program for care free shooting.Designed to let you grow - Convenient controls include Command Dial for maximum control. Complete operational information provided through the exterior LCD and High Eyepoint Viewfinder. Bright viewfinder - Exceptional Clear Matte V Screen design provides bright and uncluttered view.
This seems like a very well thought out camera. It doesn't have a load of features, but it has exactly those that are usually listed as critical for a photographer to grow. This makes the camera easy to use, but at the same time not as limiting as the F60/N60. You can start out as a beginner using it as a point and shoot, and then explore photographic techniques by using overrides and manual modes. I chose this over the F80 because I could then affort decent optics. The size and weight was also a plus for me, because it makes the camera a less cumbersome travel companion.
Strength
Leigth weight and small (I carry it in a bag designed for APS SLRs), easy to use, metal mount, well thought out features, quite silent shutter and motor.
Weakness
AF/MF switch seems a bit fragile; it is sometimes hard to know when the shutter release button is pushed half way down (I have taken several pictures when intending only to auto-foucus); not sure about overall build quality; will perhaps miss the grid lines in the viewfinder and the spot metering of the F80
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Written By
Nicholas Dahmann(Unregistered User)
From
Alexandria, VA
Date Created
11/13/2000
Summary
I own an n70 and an f100 and tested the n65 at my local camera shop. The first thing i noticed was the size. After getting the f100 along with the mb-15, all cameras but those with grips feel small, but this thing was puny. While people comment on the build (along with build questions on the n80) i'd say that it's fairly well built. I'm not saying i'd like to drop it, but in an overall feel, it feels solid enough. The plastic should hold up over time well, assuming it is not dropped (and you can't drop most cameras and expect them to survive). The next thing i noticed was that the flash had popped up automaticaly and hit my hat. The flash itself is fairly weak, but should work fine for anything within 25 feet. There were plenty of programed modes for beginners and amatures, and while i don't condone using them, they can be useful learning tools. The bottom line is that this camera is vastly superior to the n60, and i'd argure featurewise to the n70, though i'd take the n70 any day. This camera will hopefully destory the rebel 2000, and unfortuntely take away from the n80 sales.
Strength
Inexpensive price tag, Lightweight, Nikon F-Mount, 5 autofocus points, Programed Modes, 2.5 fps, Same Autofocus sensor as N80, DOF, Multiple Exposure, and a Build in Speedlite
Weakness
Too small, not AA batteries, possible build issues (but see below), 2.5 fps only in sports mode
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Written By
Nelson Gonzalez(Unregistered User)
From
Toronto, On
Date Created
11/11/2000
Summary
good for beginner or those looking for a good camera that's affordable. much better than n60 in terms of features but honestly feels cheap.
Strength
Feature rich for a beginner camera. affordable price. depth of field preview. auto bracketing. five auto sensors. 2.5 fps. lightweight? metal lens mount
4.37 of 5
