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.
I can say that N65/F65 is a next step after using fully manual camera.
Strength
good
Weakness
No hot-shoe, cable release, manual DXing, and no backlight on the LCD Display
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1.73 out of 5
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Written By
andy22(Unregistered User)
Date Created
01/04/2003
Summary
Great camera compared to others in this price range. Has more substantial feel than comprable Canons and Minoltas. In my humble opinion, the lense included with the kit is also a nice match (see my review of the 28-80 f3.3-5.6.) Fits comfortably in your hand and has large LCD display for easy reading. Definately a good value and great for beginners or intermidiates looking for a solid camera to improve their pictures.
Strength
Value, quality build. Others in this price range feel like toys while this feels like a real camera.
Weakness
LCD display isn't illuminated
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5.00 out of 5
after 1 votes
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Written By
Jared McDonley(Unregistered User)
From
Boca Raton, Fl, USA
Date Created
12/12/2002
Summary
When i was looking for a new camera to replace my 8 year old XG-9, I looked at a lot of cameras. The nikon n65 is the best out for its class. While it does not have some of the same features that the Canon Rebel 2000 or new Ti has, it still holds ahead above them. I do not in any way regret buying this camera over any other. I wish i had the money to buy the N80 thats all. You will find that you may out grow this camera in a short time, but it makes an excelent back up body so it is not a waste.
Strength
Good Price
Very Light
Versatile Camera
Good Optics
Weakness
can not set the iso- only uses DX coding!
Kit is trash. Dont waste your money on the kit lense.
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3.00 out of 5
after 4 votes
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Written By
Jim Pisarz(Unregistered User)
From
Memphis
Date Created
12/02/2002
Summary
Having had this camera for almost a year I have no regrets. Some of the missing features people discuss are meaningless to the average hobby/family photo taking. This camera has even help tech me Apature prioty and shutter buy using manuel then automatic vari programs and comparing. I almost always now use flexi program or apature priority. The only drawback I have
is the continues mode is only in sport vari program. I married this camera with a Sigma 28-200 lens and can cover almost all
occasions. I recently added a 50 mm fast lens for dark room photos without a flash.
Been having thoughts of moving to the N80 but will have trouble setting aside this fantastic camera.
Strength
good picture quality
easy to use
FUN TO USE
Weakness
cont. 2.5fps only in sports vari mode
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Written By
dlewis(Unregistered User)
From
Christchurch/NZ
Date Created
11/28/2002
Summary
I bought this camera as my first SLR as before this I had only used instamatics. I looked at the other brand equivalents like the EOS 300 and Minolta 505si and an F70 which I found a little complicated to work. I decided on the Nikon due to the fact that it felt a little more solid with its metal lens mount. It works well and compared to the F70 is easy to use, which is something that I am glad that Nikon have addressed. It seems to take nice clear sharp images with a 28-80 G lens but I would be interested to see the results with a more expensive lens attached. Overall I'm quite happy with this camera
Strength
Body build quality for it's price. Range of features. Ease of use.
Weakness
No spot metering. Remote control would be easy to loose. Plastic feel to 28-80 G lens although picture quality seems good!
4.37 of 5
