NIKON F-501 35mm FILM CAMERA | Great Starter Camera!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Thanks to Andy Thomas Photography for loaning me the camera.
For the first time I shoot the Nikon F-501 35mm SLR Camera
with Ilford Ortho 80 Film.
EQUIPMENT USED
CAMERA - Nikon F-501
FILM - Ilford Ortho 80
DEVELOPER - Ilford ID11
STOP & FIX - Fotospeed
ENLARGER -
PAPER -
DEVELOPER -
STOP & FIX - FOTOSPEED
PRODUCTION GEAR
CANON 6D, GOPRO 7 BLACK, TASCAM DR10L MIC, SENHEISSER SHOTGUN MIC,
NEEWER LED PANELS, GVM COLOUR PANELS,
Editing - FCP, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM, Zeapon Micro 2 SLIDER, VALOI FILM SLIDER.
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Nikon F3AF in 1983 was the first Auto-Focus camera. It came with two specific lenses: AF-80mm f/2.8 Nikkor and the AF-200mm f/3.5 Nikkor.
Ahhhh.... Thanks Albert. Only what I was reading.
1:20 minute into the movie you show a Wikipedia page of Nikon SLR’s, there you find 1983 for the F3AF (Autofocus). So you show the correct information ...😎
Interestingly the lenses you mention will autofocus on the F501/N2020 as well.
@@NigelHuddart
There was also an autofocus teleconverter for the F3AF, the TC16, not to be confused with the TC16a which used the later mechanical coupling with the motor in the body. The F3AF, F501 and F4 are the only bodies which support the old system.
I have the 80mm f:2.8 lens designed for the F3AF and the focus mode selector switch on the F501. S and C modes work as expected, but M mode functions as the C mode.
@@srfurley I also have the 80mm f2.8 and it's a super sharp lens even by today's standards. I sold my old F501 as it was a) too noisy and b) too slow.
Love the sound of that Nikon, I have the F301. It's currently got a roll of Delta in it, about halfway through.
Same for me, I got the F-301 in 1990 and used it until 2004. Great camera, it never gave me any trouble. About the beep it makes for low shutter speed: That switch was permanently turned off, it's too annoying. One of the things I miss most from this camera is the micro-prism ring in the view finder that makes manual focus so easy. Your video inspires me to take my F-301 out again for a spin.
Great to see these oldies but goodies put back in use. That must be a strange phenomenon having to gee the family up! Usually they are the ones telling you to hurry up.
Very true!
Lovely video. You can use AA-batteries by changing the base-plate.
Good to know!
Thank you for this video! I just spontaneously bought this camera today as a way to get back into film photography, as I loved it in high school. After watching this I am really excited to have a go myself.
Same, I also just spontaneously bought one. I'll try to pair it with a telescope then for some astrophotography. So exciting!
Nice, still have my f301 that my dad got me in 89
I have my N2000 (F-301 in Europe) that I bought new in the mid 80’s. Still works great.
i love these old hybrids without the led screens of later models. i have the n2000 and n2020. the shutter speed dial beats that later toggle system for me. love these vids.
Nikon EM has the slow shutter beep warning too.
I used to sell them back in 1987. One of the first AF SLR cameras. It had Centre Weighted Average metering. And the Program modes were:
P Standard Program...camera sets both aperture and shutter speed depending on available light.
P Hi same but with the bias towards higher shutter speeds.
P Dual Combination of both P and P Hi which would adjust depending on focal length of lens used. Telephoto switches automatically to P Hi whilst a wide angle would switch to P mode.
I reckon despite the fact ir be evF-501 is almost 40 years old it is still capable of taking decent pics.
Fantastic video again mate and nice to see this one out of retirement. I last used it in Florida in 2001
Love your videos. I am not shooting film, but each time I watch you doing this amazing black and white photography I want to sell all my digital equpment and invest in a darkroom... Then my whife steps in nagging that we have renovate our livingroom :) Yeah, right. I can renovate that, but to the darkroom :D
Nice one. I’ve never owned a F-501 (I once had a F-401 and 18mm lens that I used to attach to my hanglider), but I think C mode is continuous rather than constant. Same difference really.
Good point about the beeping. I have that on my Minolta X-700 and it has come in handy a time or two. I never thought about it but yeah none of the Nikon cameras I've owned have had that feature. As a matter of fact, the only camera that does is my X-700.
The F501 AF is a nice little compact camera. Besides several F301 and AF601, I own two F501. The F501 is more difficult to find on the market. If you buy a used version, please check the battery compartment. Often the AAA batteries are drained and corroded. Thx for sharing your photos.
My pet peevee on cameras is missing eyecups. For nikons it's usually not that bad since most cameras have the same size frame for them. And there is a good selection of different kinds too.
I'd love to know how you can keep an eyecup on a camera without dislodging it when it's in your bag?
@@IainHC1 I dont know what kind of bag you have but I have never had that issue. And even then the eyecup would still remain inside the bag so you could put it back.
I really liked the photos this time. Very well executed. There is something special about Nikon cameras, even those that were produced for the amateur mass market. I started my Nikon ' journey ' all those years ago with a Nikon EM and a brilliant little Nikon Series E 50mm lens, and then came the FE, F3, FE2, FM2, F4s, F90X and the little marvel F80.
I don't own a Nikon F-501 mostly because i still love to shoot with my N8008 which was a very reliable camera to me, but i like to have one f-501 one day.
Couldn't afford the F501 back in the day and settled on the F301 instead. Again a Dixon's purchase with in-store credit just like I did with the Chinon CE-5 kit featured on your channel some time back.
Good old Dixon's ;)
Miss Dixons!
I had Nikon F501 camera and used for almost 2 years before shifting to Nikon F801.
Bumped into this video because I just picked up the Nikon F301. For the lens mainly but boy it feels enjoyably light to hold compared to my F90x.
PS: love the Fifth Gear intro song. Bring that back! Lol
Good little camera, better than the F-401which came later. The 401 added a built-in flash, which the 301 and 501 lack.
The 501 offers red left and right arrow and central green blob focus assist with manual focus lenses which can be useful with the terrible eyesight that I now have.
All the x01 series of Nikon cameras are great value.
Although electronic cameras tend to be less reliable than mechanical ones of this period.
Moisture corrosion and tin whiskers take a toll...
If you get a Nikon MR-3 Shutter Release you can use a normal cable release with the 501 and the 301 plus gives you a left handed shutter button if you want also the nikon DK-20 eye cup fits the 501
Awesome. Thanks.
Nice video! This is a cool little camera. I use it when I go out and I want to use something light. I wanna use it again now that I've seen it in your video. Haha!
these are lovely cameras to use, they have a big bright viewfinder & a nice weight, probably due to all those batteries !, I much prefer this camera to my F65 which on paper is better spec but with tiny, dim viewfinder & all the charisma of digital. The F501 also has ability to leave out the leader on rewind [much easier to load onto spiral for developing]. The F301 can be had cheaper if you don't need autofocus & has all the good points
This is the first SLR that I've bought back in 2017. Some problem with the stucking shutter and now the program mode that under expose. Aperture priority and manual mode work great, as long that I maintain the camera in function at least once every two weeks.
amazing, thank you so much for this!!
Nice camera, I’d like to have one copy for my Nikon SLR collection, but it has no DOF preview😮 it’s a shame, for the first real af nikon camera😢
Loving the funny sketches
Yep, got a F501 and it's a great camera. No troubles with it. I use it for when I want to go out and use my Nikon cameras and do general shooting, nothing specific in particular. I have a nifty 50 and a 35-135mm lens to go with it. Going to be getting a 24/28mm f/2.8 and a couple of other lenses to round out my kit.
Oh, and remember, mate....brain fart!!! :D :P :P :P
I really enjoy your videos. The content is spot on. What lens did you use on this camera? I didn’t see it listed amongst the gear you used. Thanks.
It would have been the Sigma 28-135 Macro
I've got the same camera Roger. And yer the grip abit of a pain but nice little camera
I owned a F80 before and its AF speed was even faster and more accurate than Dxxxx series
Back in the day, in 1990 to be precise, I bought Nikon F-301, already used, really cheap. Great little camera, it had all features that I needed (AF was not among them). The only real downsides was that it was loud (really, really loud), and that it used than expensive AAA instead of usual AA batteries. And, unfortunately, despite the camera not being even 5 yrs old at that point, the leatherette on it already showed signs of tear. I sold that camera years lather when I was switching systems.
Was going to purchase one but seems to be a bit of an oddity.
Can i use the sb23 speedlight in this camera? Thanks!! 🤙👏👍🇦🇷
I wonder if the beep is a slow shutter (camera shake) warning. That image didn't look underexposed here.
I thought that. But what if I was on tripod. I can't imagine it can detect handheld.
Hi, Is the A for automatic mode?. And do you recommend using it for an amateur. I have the N2020, same camera I believe.
Great camera for a starter.
Great Vid and cool Pics ;-) Yesterday i received my 501 with AF 28-85mm and nearly have the 1st film through ... but - just as i watched your vid and sim played the cam, it failed (no funct at all) ... took out and checked batteries, tried new ones ... for any reason now it works again ... have you had any failure with this cam ? (mine is near new condition, no leaking batts, for shure from first hand ...)
I'm not sure mate. Have a look around the 501 groups online.
I have the same model but it's called F301
Hi, wanna ask your opinion. What do you think about using expired film with F501? As it's an electrical camera, any harm will be occured by the expired film?
Always a risk with expired film. Who knows whats inside! Could be full of mould or moisture depending on how it was stored. But I've used loads of expired film and never had an issue after with the camera.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thankyou for the insight!
Nikon lenses are usually far more expensive than those with the standard screw thread, do you have any experience with lens adapters?
I have lens adapters where I can put nikon fd lenses and m42 screw threads on my dslr but all manual focus. Work well
Great video do you know how Annoying the rubber stickyness is with Nikon N90S or is it nothing to worry about?
Fellow Gooner! It is tacky to touch. I removed mine with rubbing alcohol.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss ok thanks for the advice 👍
I had same issues with my F90x rubbing alcohol and about 20 minutes sorted it out
Which autofocus lens works on this?
Any F mount lens fits. I believe Auto Focus only works with lenses that have "AF" on the lens.
Hahahaha ok Phil¡¡
Early Nikon AF slrs don't go there Canon at that time we're much better.....
Cameras like the F301 film camera with early motor drive were much better.... (proven)!!!