I had to re-upload this video due to sound problems in the initial upload! Sorry to everyone who commented on the original upload, I wasn't able to replace the video but keep the comments and views.
@karlja3ger8 ай бұрын
great camera. Nikon claimed it to be a midrange, but it actually has almost everything that typical pro camera from this era would have, like extreme shutter speeds, interchangeable focusing screens, spot metering, and so on. my personal favorite feature there is double-shot self-timer. if you scroll the control knob counter-clockwise to the very end whilst pressing self-timer button, you'll find it after 30s mark. in this mode essentially what camera does is it makes one shot after 10s and the second shot (unexpected one) after 5 more seconds, to get more relaxed and unposed shots. this is like great for group photos, usually these second shots are brilliant
@calvinwerry52727 күн бұрын
I bought mine new, took it to a camera repair shop to add a pc (flash cord) and have film rewind leave leader out. I used manual studio flash with hand metering ( Gossen Ultra Meter) or Minolta 3 flash meter. It worked great with Metz flash units. For cold situations I used advice from a National Geo photographer, used an older FM with worn loose gears. It was good at ~40c°/f°. Metering was great with attention to meter area, spot, 12% center, or larger area. All the best, nice video.
@denkwai Жыл бұрын
Because of you I'm now getting this camera. Was picking between Canon EOS 500 and this one, and honestly, Nikon won specifically for AA batteries :)
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Haha I'm glad I convinced you! Thanks for watching! And happy shooting :D
@AdamJonesPhoto2 жыл бұрын
I came across your channel after deciding to dig my 801 out and finally start using it. This is just what I needed, great real world review. Great stuff.
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Yesss I'm so glad you found this video! I hope your 801 serves you well, it's a great little camera
@d.r.martin6301 Жыл бұрын
Great camera. I used one for ten years as a travel photographer/writer. Went all over the world with it. My version was the 8008s; same model, different name. Can be had ridiculously cheaply these days. 30, 40, 50 bucks? Amazing. And many fine Nikkor lenses can be had cheaply, too. But make sure they're AI, AIs, or AF for full frame (not made for APSC crop sensor).
@namvet_13eАй бұрын
I got mine about 10 years ago for $10 on ebay. It had sticky adhesive from tape on it but after I managed to clean it up it looks and works like new. I agree the battery cradle seems delicate but if you don't drop it then it is well protected when installed in the camera. I suspect this one may have been a law enforcement evidence camera or such. I started using it with a series E manual focus lens, but after I got an AF lens for it I found it has very good autofocus.
@stephenpaller774711 ай бұрын
Love my Nikon film cameras. I currently have two N80's and a N65. I still enjoy taking out my AE1 or Minolta XG7 when I'm looking for more of a manual/slow shooting experience, but for most other situations, the Nikons are amazing. Plus, the ergonomics are great!
@shang-hsienyang128411 ай бұрын
The kit lens for the N80 is excellent too! Works well on my film cameras as well as my D750.
@stefanocarini8117 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your really beautiful pictures and your experience with this camera! I just received the same camera for my birthday and i’m thrilled about it: it’s my first experience with film and full frame. Ciao from Italy
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! That's such a great birthday gift, I hope you get to make some magic with it!!
@randallstewart175 Жыл бұрын
The 8008s was my first autofocus Nikon body, bought used for a lot more than you'd pay today. I used mine for about 10 years. The body alone has almost all of the features you'd ever use day to day in any situation. I used mine for landscapes, hiking and general photography. However, if you add the data back (imprinting data on film, which I never do), you add a collection of features which became more common and were integrated into later bodies, like rear curtain flash synch. My 8008s went on the shelf as a "baclup" when I bought an F100 to replace it. Since I never used it again, I gave it to the son of a friend who showed promise as a photographer. Unhappily, the seed did not take, so the 8008s is now handed off to a sibling of the donee, and we'll try to seed another new film photographer.
@fabmanly1070 Жыл бұрын
Got mine new in 92, along with a Sigma 75-300 Auto. Haven’t used it for over 25 years, so I’ll have to get it out and give it a run.
@ManyDoors777Ай бұрын
Just picked up one of these cameras! Great video and love your photos!
@Vandal42 Жыл бұрын
You're photos are amazing - almost too humble for how good these shots are! Fantastic 🙌
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Aye you flatter me! Thank you so much :D
@pembridgehouseАй бұрын
It is a great camera.I support your recommendations.cheers Geoff
@chrisreich405 ай бұрын
I bought my first Nikon camera when this model was an option, so I know these cameras well. Let's be fair about the battery drawer. It could have only slipped out if the screw had not been tightened properly. The drawer was never meant to land on the hard ground, especially when loaded with dense batteries. You are the only person I've ever heard of that has had this issue, so I'm taking this as a unique experience and should not be used to disparage this camera. As for the cold, I suggest using lithium-iron cells; they not only work in the cold, but also they are the lightest AA-cell you can buy. Good luck and best wishes in all you do, young lady.
@tomislavmiletic_4 ай бұрын
We used to call these type of cameras "electronic" or "electrically / electronically controlled" cameras, not digital. Just to avoid confusion 😊 Use a flash meter for flash photography. Yes, I know, it's expensive, but you'll have 100% accurate results, unless your camera doesn't work properly. Sticky aperture might be a problem for example. With that said try out other AF or D lenses. All cameras that use AA or AAA batteries are prone to quick battery drain in the cold. And there's a quick fix for that - unless you are shooting, keep your camera warm. Under the jacket is one way to do it.
@razdg5 ай бұрын
This was my dream camera in the early 90s and I got my own F-801s in the late 90s. It was my main camera traveling overseas before I went digital when the D70 came out in 2006. I really like how you mention it is intuitive switching between digital and this model and I fully agree. Amazing how cheap they are now too. And nice plug for Beau Photo, I picked up my F-90x there as well. Did you use exposure compensation on your snow shots? I took an F4 up to Whistler last week and even though I dialed in +1 exposure compensation on Velvia 100, I recalled the meter for the F-801s/F4 required additional exposure comp. I did a ski event in 2023 with my F6 and I found I did not need to make any exposure comp with the snow XC ski shots..amazing how the meters have advanced. Anyways, great review.
@johanneshutauruk4476 Жыл бұрын
These are super values based on price, features/layout, accessibility of batteries and access to all the Nikon glass and accessories. Saw it for $10 at a store today. So much better than a point and shoot. An F100 is great but this is a solid cheaper alternative.
@AdrianBacon2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Re shooting with strobes: It might be worth it to invest in a Sekonic L308 incident light meter. It does cost a little bit, but it's budget friendly and works with strobes. If you're shooting with film and strobes, it's a total life saver. Instead of burning film with test shots, just put the meter in flash mode, place it where the subject is and pop the flash. It will tell you what aperture to set your camera at for a given ISO and shutter speed for that flash power. If you want to shoot at a different aperture, no problem, just adjust the flash power until the meter gives you the aperture reading you want. Want to mix in ambient light? No problem. The meter does that too. Once you have the meter, you'll have absolutely no guessing about whether you're under or over exposed. And, even better, it's exactly the same workflow if you're shooting digital. You just meter your flash, adjust the flash power to get the settings you want, then take the picture with whatever camera you want to take it with. Correctly exposed film, correctly exposed digital. Exact same workflow. Easy Peasy. Oh, I have and use multiple L308 meters, so I'm speaking from a position of long experience with that meter. It's budget friendly and just works.
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
That is great advice! I'll make sure to add it to my gear list! I've seen other light meters used, but they can get SO expensive. The one I tested was around $400 and as much as I wish that were in reach, it isn't a gear priority at the moment. But I feel like I might be able to find one of these L308s second hand somewhere, which would definitely put it firmly in my budget-friendly range. Thanks very much for the recommendation :D
@AdrianBacon2 жыл бұрын
@@YvonneHansonPhotography yeah, there’s no need to spend much more than a couple hundred dollars at most. Last I checked, the 308 was going for about $200 USD brand new, so used you should be able to pick it up for a lot less than that. It’s a basic essential tool that every photog who shoots with strobes should have. It’s not fancy, but the 308 has a lot of functionality for its cost and will very quickly pay for itself in both film saved, and time saved not doing test shots. Doing things like quickly setting up lighting ratios between your main light and fill light, or setting up your lighting ratio between strobe and ambient light, etc. is where having a basic functional meter shines. I can’t recommend it enough. It’s like trying to hammer in nails with a screw driver handle, then actually buying a hammer to do the job. World of difference. You’ll wonder how you ever shot with strobes without it.
@khanscombe619 Жыл бұрын
You got a good new to film camera. It top notch but only 2nd tier to the big F4 of its day. Loads of accessories and learning curve. Pair with you existing Nikon dedicated ttl flash (yes, your SB-800 works) or MF-21 Multi-Function Data Back for cools extras like date/time, notes, time lapse, bracketing for focus and exposure, Focus priority and more. It offers more than enough for a beginner or traveler. But if you like full manual, try Ai, Ai-S manual lenses. good used value. As for lenses; it can use a lot. It can meter G lens in P or S (not M, no aperture ring), Ai-S in full auto (stop down to "orange" index), Ai in M & A. VR lens mount but no VR mode.
@postanimus8989 Жыл бұрын
I have to agree on reliability. I shoot Nikon D200 DSLR, and this thing survived winter temperatures, snow, running from rainstorm... Really its pretty hard to damage it, and imagine 90s SLRs are even more durable.
@gabrielalamberti58608 ай бұрын
Those photos are amazing.
@YvonneHansonPhotography8 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching :)
@renz10002 ай бұрын
You can try to use center-weight metering which might be more accurate in certain situations,because 3d matrix metering tends to give a result that balances the dark part of the frame with the overall situation,instead of protecting the highlight parts.Many negatives have rather rich latitude to recover over expose,though.So i don't think it's a big problem when shutter speed is ok.I shot a roll of foma pan 100 in March and I used center-weight metering with -1 exposure compensation and got great results.
@reinhartreuschel54996 ай бұрын
Nice video about my every-day analogue Nikon F801s. In 1992, it cost DM 1398 without lens, in 2023 I got it for 25 EUR in top condition. All in all I had four of them and gave some away to my students, except the last one which I'll never give away;-)) The F801s is extremely well made especially when you open the 'rear hatch' and look over the film path to the shutter. Why 1/8000 sec? So you can use an 800 ISO film but anyway take a shot with aperture wide open to isolate the central object from the background.
@coryajonesvideo Жыл бұрын
Hey Yvonne, great video. Beautiful photos! One of the great things about Nikon is the excellent cross compatibility of leses for film and digital. I currently rock a Nikon n90s (f90x outside US, very similar model to the f801s/n8008) and it absolutely kicks ass in tandem with my D600 DSLR. Have you considered getting a battery grip for your camera? It does add a bit of weight and size, but it might solve your battery problem as well as extend battery life and makes it a breeze to shoot potrait orientation with the second shutter button. Just a suggestion. Love your videos, glad I subscribed. Cheers!💙😁🍻
@Lufimix Жыл бұрын
Nikon F-801S - for ever!
@khanscombe619 Жыл бұрын
RE exposure: a lot of this can have to do w/ films & chemicals during processing and printing (especially their age) . Run a test roll in various Auto / Semi Auto (P, S, A) Experiment w/ variable P Hi or Lo. I've used my F4E for ages w/ good results in 3D colour Matrix, Spot & Center Weighted as well is beautiful in dedicated Nikon Speedlight TTL Metrix Balanced Fill-Flash. The F801 is awesome, it's a baby F4 w/ nearly all of of its goodness when using the MF21 Data back & modern SB-800 flash. SB-28 or 26 is just as good for that day. As for why or who uses Auto. Lot of us do. This is an AF camera so I bet you rely on 3D Matrix metering for focus. That's what made this camera since the F501. It's reliable So yes, Absolutely I use some form of auto metering, semi auto S or A depending on scene It gives me more time to compose. Something way more important in film when it cost each time & money. Because, at the end of the day, most of us are just following the meter the computer tells us. You can still +/- Exposure in auto/semi auto even in TTL auto flash.
@patternsinsand2 жыл бұрын
Great video and nice photos. Interesting your metering issues. Some lenses only support spot or centre-weighted. Matrix metering on my Nikons is usually bang on, as long as you're careful about things like underexposure in the snow, blown highlights of light sources in dark scenes etc.
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thats good advice to keep in mind. I am using a really old lens with it, and I hadn't considered that that could be part of the issue!
@trini37402 жыл бұрын
@@YvonneHansonPhotography I have a teleconverter and that way I can use any lens with no problem.
@AlexLuyckxPhoto2 жыл бұрын
The F-801 is a great camera, I've used the lower-spec model from this era, and it wasn't that good, but after seeing this, I want to try the F-801! As for shooting in Program Mode, that is what I do most of the time; the matrix metering in these is bulletproof, making it easier to shoot film and get consistent results. I use Program mode in my F5 and Maxxum 9. As for the lenses, yes, you will want to use AF Nikkor lenses that still have the aperture ring, either the Original AF Nikkor and also the AF-D Nikkor lenses.
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear you've gotten good results with this camera! Can I ask, which lower-spec model have you used? I'm curious how different nikon film cameras of this era compare in terms of functionality.
@f1remandgАй бұрын
A pretty good assessment if not a little uncertain and your personality is not confident but wanting to get your info out or your view, its a disjointed approach, however i cant fault your comments and a lot of your photos are like you, very across the board, a broad spectrum.
@michaelcase85742 ай бұрын
Use the exposure comp to underexpose your shots if over exposed. But I'm sure you know that.
@ordinaryman1038 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review and you take really amazing photos you have an excellent eye for composition and lighting. If I may I know this camera really well and I could suggest you try changing the metering pattern from center weighted where you were to matrix You might like the exposure better. Also the camera stopped working in the cold because the double a battery's froze up if you just carry a spare set in your pocket you can switch them out and keep shooting. One last suggestion.. if you haven't already tried it I would use a handheld flash meter in the studio as you said the meter in the camera is useless. Thanks for doing these reviews Great work!!!
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips! I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoyed the review and my photos :D The battery thing is genius! I will try that for future sub-zero sets, thanks so much! I have a handheld meter on my gear list...but its about 3 items down and more $ than I have to spare at the moment...one day though!
@KNURKonesur Жыл бұрын
Isn't F801 is the iconic "stock shutter sound" that has been used in movies and videogames for years? :D
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Omg I didn't know that but I believe it! Maybe that's why it sounds so satisfying
@whatlurks_ Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is.
@mikee8734 Жыл бұрын
Im in the midst of comparing film cameras based on image quality as well. I was just wondering are the photos in your video raw or have they been edited? They look amazing!
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I think around 90% of the images are raw, I only recently started editing my film images to be honest with you.
@aindoorsman5 ай бұрын
好喜欢这个博主的风格。
@floatingpoints15072 жыл бұрын
Nice review! It's a sweet camera, super advanced really. I wonder, how's your experience with the Autofocus? I'm finding mine struggles to nail critical focus and often goes back and forth and won't take a photo til it's settled on a spot 🥲
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
YA! I actually should have mentioned the autofocus....it isn't the best. Its fast, but a lot of the time if I'm shooting something that isn't in the dead centre of the frame, I'll get it close and then bump it into manual focus to get it right. Kind of frustrating when I'm taking portraits and my subject has to stand there awkwardly as I'm fiddling with the focus haha.
@PaulPadoan Жыл бұрын
You should try to,find a Nikon FA, i preferred it over my 801 in most situations. Very similar when it comes to programs and meter, but no AF or motor, just knobs and dials.
@Keckegenkai Жыл бұрын
Even on my 40yr old Nikon F3 the Auto mode is solid.. Id imagine that it only got better in your camera.
@IsabelvanderVlugt8 ай бұрын
Hi Yvonne, I don't know if someone already pointed this out to you but I don't think you can only use film lenses on this camera. Maybe I misunderstood, but my AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 is (I think) a digital lens and the auto focus works perfectly. And the aperture I have to change manually, but I think that's what you mentioned as well. Let me know if I understood incorrectly, but digital lenses are working well on this camera right?
@YvonneHansonPhotography8 ай бұрын
The issue I have is the aperture control ring that toggles aperture settings on digital lenses. It does't work with this camera, so the aperture is locked at the highest setting, which is often f-22.
@rebarock9012 жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching :D
@FandCCD9 ай бұрын
The F801 is the non US version (which is fine). I grew up with my dad’s N8008 (US version) and it was an amazing camera. It’s starting to fail tho, sadly.
@Tenskwatawa4U Жыл бұрын
At -30 degrees the lubricant probably crystallized temporarily. Chemical or battery-powered hand warmers might or might not prevent this.
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
That's a great point- probably exactly what happened! I like the idea of chemical hand warmers...will keep that in mind on my next trip to Winnipeg.
@koby19602 жыл бұрын
Agreed re the battery compartment which seems to be the weak part of an otherwise great camera... it's cheaper to buy a non functioning body for $10-20 as long as it has a good battery compartment/tray
@YvonneHansonPhotography2 жыл бұрын
That's good advice- if I can find a broken one I'll buy it just for the parts so I can keep this camera alive for as long as possible!
@highestvirtue18926 ай бұрын
Hi Yvonne I just got the camera and acnt figure out how to use the light meter and when its in Shutter priority I cant figure out how to change the shutter speed? Can you recommend any lenses or are the stock lenses good enough?
@JustinDecena8 ай бұрын
What focus mode are you using? My auto focus always not nailing where I want to focus (always on the center). I use 50mm 1.4D lens and F801s body
@YvonneHansonPhotography8 ай бұрын
Haha same tbh- always on the centre. I switch it into manual if I want the focus to be somewhere else, and do it myself
@JustinDecena8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha same. I just want to use the autofocus of the lens but I guess I'll use the manual focus lol. Lowkey want to tell you also that this video pushed me to buy this camera hahaha!
@YvonneHansonPhotography8 ай бұрын
@@JustinDecena omg I'm GLAD!!! I hope it serves you well!!!
@Amal875210 ай бұрын
I have this camera, can someone tell me what mount this camera uses?
@highestvirtue18926 ай бұрын
Hi when I use this camera with a film rated at ISO 400 is that what I need to set the ISO on the camera the whole time shooting with that specific film? Also can you recommend any good film for portraits and a lens? I recently received one but am not keen on how to use it!
@YvonneHansonPhotography6 ай бұрын
Heya! So on the left side of the camera there is a button that says iso! When you hold it down and turn the wheel on the right side, it will change the iso setting on the LCD screen. I recommend a 50mm lens if youre just starting out, but make sure it has an aperture ring. Only lenses with aperture rings will work properly with this camera, so you gotta buy a vintage one.
@highestvirtue18926 ай бұрын
But I mean if the film is ISO 400 do I need to set the camera to ISO 400 or can I use any setting on the camera?@@YvonneHansonPhotography
@YvonneHansonPhotography6 ай бұрын
@@highestvirtue1892 you need to set the camera to 400iso or the light meter will not read properly!
@aman681 Жыл бұрын
Hows the autofocus in urs? Mine doesn’t focus right so I focus manually.
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
It works! It can only focus on the very centre of the image though so I wind up focusing manually a lot of the time
@aman681 Жыл бұрын
@@YvonneHansonPhotography Thanks for your reply.
@koby196013 күн бұрын
@@YvonneHansonPhotographyif you half press the shutter release button you lock the focus and than re compose -quicker than manual focusing.
@mamiyapress2 күн бұрын
Get a Flash Meter.
@Zphyrus_ Жыл бұрын
Naikon?
@YvonneHansonPhotography Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Tenskwatawa4U Жыл бұрын
I don't get this "difficulty" thing. I learned to use 35mm cameras - ALL MANUAL EVERYTHING - starting around 1960, when I was 12. I learned to process and print Plus X (RIP) and Tri X B&W film. I don't remember any of it being particularly difficult.
@lekal624711 ай бұрын
You got this for 100 dollars? Really? Im seing this one sale for 400+ dollars today
@YvonneHansonPhotography11 ай бұрын
Haha, I've actually bought two- one for $80 and one for $100. Whoever is selling it for $400 is ripping you off