Nikon 35Ti vs Nikon L35AF - Film Camera Point and Shoot Comparison + Sample Photos
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2021
- Hello all! In this video I talk about the differences between the Nikon 35Ti and the Nikon L35AF. Sample photos provided.
Let me know in the comments what you think and if there are any other types of videos you'd like to see down the line? Until then, hang out and I'll be bringing you guys some more content!
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Nice job. From me who has spent more time studying the Nikon 35Ti, let me offer a few more points; The 35mm 2.8 lenses are not only similar, they are very probably identical. The lens is one commonly used by Nikon on several of their other, more substantial cameras, and it is very good - professional quality. The focusing systems: they are both active infrared systems and work the same way. The 35Ti has a more modern version which probably uses more focus points, so is likely to be more accurate, but the difference is probably unimportant. His issue with focus failure on the 35Ti is likely to be, in my experience, a user error, not the camera. The focus spot in the finder is very precise, and it is easy to intend to focus on a subject but accidentally put the spot on something at a different distance. The metering: The L35AF uses a traditional center-weighted system, common to most cameras of its era. The 35Ti uses Nikon's computerized matrix metering system, which Nikon invented in the early 1980s. It is extremely accurate and can resolve a correct exposure in even the most damning situations. That said, the functional difference for a P-n-S camera is almost nill. The 35Ti has a vast list of user customizing functions, but they are buried in multi=layer menus, behind (as he noted) one of the most user-unfriendly systems ever put on a camera - they never get used. I share his conclusion: buy a L35AF; buy two of 'em and put one away for when the first breaks down. (They say there is no crying in baseball. Well, there are no repairs for these puppies.) So. did I put my money where my mouth is? Not exactly. 25 years ago I bought a 35Ti and a Contax T2. I shot 'em for a month, ran lens resolution test charts (very nerdy) - the works. Then I kept the Contax (which I still have), sold the Nikon 35Ti. Why that choice? The Contax T2 is just an easy camera to use, and the 35Ti is an ergonomic whore. And I'm no Nikon hater. My entire (and vast) assembly of 35mm SLR equipment is Nikon, and I started out assuming that the 35Ti was "it"..
Nice review. I’ve just recently acquired a Nikon 35Ti, do you know if it shares common failure parts with other cameras? Eg, the focus motor, film cycle motor, etc
Riley Camera Repair in Houston , Texas can fix them.
Great video man loved the comparison!
Great video. I would love to see your developing process just getting into film myself 👊
Thanks for the video Patrick. Really well done. I am in the process of trying to find a point and shoot as part of my every day carry and this video is super helpful. I would love to carry a Contax T2 with me everywhere, but it just doesn’t make sense at the price it takes to get into one. So that said, I have been looking seriously at the Nikon L35 AF and your video is certainly helpful. As a new subscriber, I hope to see more videos from you in the future.
Great video - great cameras. The L35AF was an advanced and expensive compact camera when new in the mid 80s. One thing to add is that the camera doesn't wind until you take your finger off the shutter having taken a photo, makes it even more stealthy. It is (for now) a great value camera!
Thanks for the video!! I’ve been shopping around for a P&S and I just picked a L35AF up after watching your video as part of my research. :3
2 additional great features of the L35AF: the filter thread (where you in fact had mounted the hood) and the manual ISO adjuster up to 1000iso. Mounting filters, especially in bw is crucial, and pushing or pulling a film speed is also very useful.
The first L35AF cameras produced had a max ISO of 400, the later model had a max ISO of 1000.
Thanks for your video. It's quite nice and Simple. I loved it.
Nice comparison! Can you fit either of these into a front or back pants pocket?
My dude got an actual lenshood on the 35AF, dedicated man!
hey what film stock did you use for the L35?
love this video so so much
Glad it was helpful!
The backlight compansation feature on the L35AF is omitted and is very helpful
Oh! Great point!
Good comparison video and congratulations on your beautiful baby . . . seems that you won't be lacking subject matter for a while!
Thanks! She’s becoming my muse, more than her mother!
@@PatrickStromme A 'little muse' .. Ahhh. A musette! Well, she'll be very happy, at the age of 21, to have so many fine portraits of herself!
I’ve got both of these. Thinking about selling the L35AF. It’s in MINT
Great video. I like your clear description of the differences between them. Have you had any experience with the Contax cameras compared to the 35Ti?
Thanks! I have not, but I have shot the Olympus MJU, MJUii, and the Yashica T4. I still prefer the Nikon L35AF over all of them. Just really like the vibe of this camera.
Yes I did, with the Contax T2.
I prefer the Nikon. Better ergonomic, better and faster autofocus, possibility to chose the ISO (you can push the film) possibility to install filters and hood.
Moreover you can not tell the difference in terms of quality of the pictures.
I ended selling the T2, which in my opinion it's a way overrated camera, like the T3.
I don't believe that you mentioned that you can use 46mm filters or step up from 46 to whatever filters. Also, the 2 stop backlight compensation switch I believe wasn't mentioned, which is very nice to have and works great ! I have 4 of these and obviously love them ! LarryMac
Just picked up the nikon l35af yesterday for 5$ at savers talk about score
Hi, has anyone tried a Nikon TW Zoom 105? Part of the Zoom Touch series from the mid 1980s and 1990s.
I would like you to do another video using the zone focusing with the 35 Ti. I would think that for shooting street that would be the way to go.
I’ve since unfortunately sold the Ti. I just didn’t vibe with it much. Plus it was too hard for me to justify. I prefer cheaper point and shoots. Less pressure to take them with me to shady places and I’m willing to take more risks with them. If I still had the camera, I’d be down though. You’re probably right!
@@PatrickStromme Okay fair enough.. Iv done that before with camera's. Only to re buy them again.lol. I think your video repay captures the spirit of using point and shoots which is very cool. You have a really nice family and I like to see your photography. Looking forward to seeing more video's.
nice comparison between the two cameras. just because of the price I would rather take the 35AF 😀 Costs less does what it should.
Absolutely! The best point and shoot is the one you care least about so you take it out everywhere and aren't babying it!
Great video.... but, the L35AF film door and internal frame of the camera are made of metal. I really like how it shows you what focus distance the AF will choose. The L35AF lens also has such a great look to it in portrait distances. Btw, the battery door came in two versions, one with a metal protruding locking lip, and the other (which you might have) is a more flimsy plastic lip version.
Thanks for the info! Yeah I definitely have the plastic one. Unfortunately for the plastic one I’ve read all over this is a common issue.
@@PatrickStromme yep, for the plastic battery door, the common fix is to wedge something in the gap/slot between the opposite side of the door and the body. Tape works too, but it’s just not as pretty.
Shots look sharper at a glance on the l35af.
I've already lost my L35 battery door 😭😭
Do you have any tips? I really love that camera, its a sentimental piece that used to be my mom's when she was in college then she gave it to me when i went to college.
Maybe consult with a 3d printing lab to see if they could make you a replacement? you would have to make sure the contacts can be attached.
Another thought is to fashion a conductive plate to connect the bottom ends of the batteries together and taping it (and the batteries) in place. Probably use electrical tape.
Buy parts on ebay and replace them
For me, price is a huge concern. The fact that the L35AF is typically 1/10th the price of the 35Ti, is a huge plus. The collectability of the 35Ti make it an unreachable option for many on tight budgets or who are only occasional film photographers.
Camera with miss focus often is a no good camera , look at the IQ both equally my choice is definitely the nikon l35af not only 1/4 -1/5 price of Ti 35 nikon but better focus as well .
Zone focus. Pointless and pretty…. I died just a bit there but no disrespect. Enjoyed the video 😅
ohm nice vid mate! i had the L35AF for a short while, wish I still had it. come by channel if u have time, maybe we can collab on something in the future :)
screwing in a screw into plastic, to strengthen the plastic, must be one of the weirdest ideas i have heard in a long while … 😅
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The Nikon 35Ti is a piece of crap.
Heavy
Horrible ergonomic
Super slow autofocus
Missfocusing
Huge shutter lag
Can not accept filters
Can not accept hoods
No point with the lens hood as the lens already vignettes on its own.