N6006 vs N8008 ?
piyush srivastav
Could you guys/gals out there educate me regarding which one is a better
choice, N6006 or N8008 ? What are the advantages that N8008 has and if
they are worth it considering the price difference (~$200?). I do not do
any kind of professional photography so keep that in mind (I guess if I did
then I wouldn't be asking this question !!). I want to get a GOOD SLR
camera that will give me good results.
Or may be if there are things in N6006 that are not there in N8008.
Thanks.
Piyush
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Hudepohl PMJ
: Hi,
: Could you guys/gals out there educate me regarding which one is a better
: choice, N6006 or N8008 ? What are the advantages that N8008 has and if
: they are worth it considering the price difference (~$200?). I do not do
: any kind of professional photography so keep that in mind (I guess if I did
: then I wouldn't be asking this question !!). I want to get a GOOD SLR
: camera that will give me good results.
: Or may be if there are things in N6006 that are not there in N8008.
: Thanks.
: Piyush
The N6006 uses quite expensive lithium batteries (CR-P2, I believe) while
the N8008 uses cheaper AA (penlights) batteries. This may be important if
you shoot >= 30..35 rolls per year. The N8008 also has multiple exposure,
DoF preview, faster drive and an changable (removable) back.
The N6006 has a built-in flash, which can be quite handy, but it eats
batteries! It can also do slow sync, rear curtain sync and flash output
correction. And the N606 is cheaper. The N6006 also accepts a cheap
mechanical shutter release cable. If you explicitly mean the N8808 camera
and not the N8008s, then the N6006 also has spot metering, which the N8008
lacks.
I think both cameras are very good, you can't really go wrong with either
one. Just remember that the N8008 will probably be cheaper in use
(batteries!) And, if you get into some real serious photography, you
can always upgrade later! That's what I figured when I bought the N6006
about a year ago.
Hope this helps,
Patrick
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Mark A. Natola
>From: rogo...@aol.com (RoGoodman)
>Subject: Re: N6006 vs N8008 ?
>Date: 12 May 1995 11:39:40 -0400
>The 8008s also has interchangable viewing screens(I like the E screen,
>with the grid) and seems to be built more solidly. I got a 6006 and
>traded up to an 8008s within a couple of months.
I may be wrong, but I thought Nikon stopped producing the 8008 series camera.
Mark
RoGoodman
john wall
the high eyepoint viewfinder is a delight to use. The 6006
(because of the pop-up flash, I guess) is much more crowded
in the viewfinder area.
8008s is an all-round nice camera to use.
John
DR Mar
Nonetheless there may still be new 8008s's out there for c. $600. Keeping
in mind that it's a 7-year-old design, it's still a solid camera. It's
weakness is its mediocre autofocus. Don't get one if that's important;
say,f or sports or wildlife shooting. You could get three for the price of
one F4, and many pros used and use it still.
Philip W White
>They have stopped making the 8008s, which is replaced by the N70.
>Nonetheless there may still be new 8008s's out there for c. $600. Keeping
>in mind that it's a 7-year-old design, it's still a solid camera. It's
I thought the 8008 was released 7 years ago, and the 8008s 4 years ago.
So some but not all elements of the design are 7 years old.
8008s autofocus motor speed is said to be faster than that in 8008.
Phil White Tektronix, Beaverton, OR
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>
> I may be wrong, but I thought Nikon stopped producing the 8008 series camera.
>
> Mark
Nikon also stopped producing the 6006. It has been replaced by the
considerably more expensive N70.
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Mark Peterson
> I thought the 8008 was released 7 years ago, and the 8008s 4 years ago.
> So some but not all elements of the design are 7 years old.
> 8008s autofocus motor speed is said to be faster than that in 8008.
The 8008s also has a spot meter.
Mark Peterson
joe_boyd
>On Fri, 12 May 1995, Mark A. Natola wrote:
>
>>
>> I may be wrong, but I thought Nikon stopped producing the 8008 series camera.
>>
>> Mark
>
>Nikon also stopped producing the 6006. It has been replaced by the
>considerably more expensive N70.
>
I'm not certain that Nikon has stopped making the 6006.
I talked with the Nikon Professional Services manager in the last two weeks, and he said Nikon was continung to make the 6006 since it was their largest selling autofocus SLR.
Judging from the demand from dealers for used ones, it appears to be very hot in the used market, as well.
john wall
>
>
>
> Nikon also stopped producing the 6006. It has been replaced by the
> considerably more expensive N70.
>
>
actively.
The latest issue of the Nikon full product line catalogue lists the
F4s, the N90s, the N90, the N70, the 6006, and the N50 as their
current SLRs.
John
Ahmad Masood
>no idiot programs found on n70 and n50.
>
>it dosn't have DOF preview and uses Lithium batteries. i bought a
>8008s and sold my 6006 mainly for that. i feel the 8008s is marginally
>better than the 6006. things that 8008s has which is not on the 6006:
>
>1/8000 shutter speed, which i only used once -- shooting the sun
>multple exposure -- i never used it
>higher speed of coninuing drive mode -- never used.
>useful ones: accepting data backs, changeable focus screen.
>
>however the n6006 seems to have better spot meter and AF(tho noisier). the
>mechnical cable release socket is great, too.
>
>the 6006 has the best value if one wants a Nikon SLR with AF, spot&matrix
>metering, acceptance of AI and AIs lenses.
Couldn't agree more with you.
I have a 6006 in addition to FM2 and EM
bodies, and I love all the nice features. When
buying it last year, the salesman showed me the N50 and
the 8008. The N50 actually seemed a step backwards, which I believe it is.
The 8008 seemed too much money for being a true `value priced'
camera.
The 6006 has 3 focus modes, it will even track moving objects
(no comment on battery usage though !). Its matrix metering
is EXCELLENT, as are the other two meters. Matrix never (well,
almost) fails in tricky lighting, and all my slides come out
well exposed. In fact I've stopped using the FM2 for
slides, and use the 6006 exclusively for that purpose.
Another 6006'phile ... ;-)
Ahmad Masood
piyush srivastav
being very informative and helpful to me.
Mark Peterson
> Is there a more current version of the 8008s? I'm looking to buy one
> but if there is a better Nikon in that catagory please inform me.
>
>
The N8008s was recently discontinued because most all of its features
were incorporated into the N90. The N90 (and now the N90s) also
offers faster and more accurate AF and a number of other improvements.
Mark Peterson
maohai huang
: I talked with the Nikon Professional Services manager in the last two
:weeks, and he said Nikon was continung to make the 6006 since it was their
:largest selling autofocus SLR
this is not suprising. the N6006 has only important functions built in --
no idiot programs found on n70 and n50.
it dosn't have DOF preview and uses Lithium batteries. i bought a
8008s and sold my 6006 mainly for that. i feel the 8008s is marginally
better than the 6006. things that 8008s has which is not on the 6006:
1/8000 shutter speed, which i only used once -- shooting the sun
multple exposure -- i never used it
higher speed of coninuing drive mode -- never used.
useful ones: accepting data backs, changeable focus screen.
however the n6006 seems to have better spot meter and AF(tho noisier). the
mechnical cable release socket is great, too.
I think the "D" lense+body is only useful when you need to shoot
1)with flash and
2) in complicated lighting condition and
3) don't have time to think.
the 6006 has the best value if one wants a Nikon SLR with AF, spot&matrix
metering, acceptance of AI and AIs lenses.
the 8008 ( not 8008s) is even marginal. it doesn't even have spot meter.
- mh
Hank Brodkin
> ha...@kaiwan.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > Nikon also stopped producing the 6006. It has been replaced by the
> > considerably more expensive N70. >
> > > > I think Nikon is sti ll making the 6006, or at least advertising it
> actively. > > The latest issue of the Nikon full product line catalogue
lists the > F4s, the N90s, the N90, the N70, the 6006, and the N50 as
their > current SLRs. > > John
John-
I stand corrected. I based my post on information given me by one of the
mail order outlets when I tried to by a 6006. They tried to steer me
onto an N50 or an N70 and told me that the 6006 was no longer in
production. I was able to purchase a 6006 (for my wife who is very happy
with it) from another outlet.
Sorry to use up bandwidth by passing erroneous info!
Hudepohl PMJ
But at a higher price: F801s about 1749,- Dutch guilders whereas
F90x best price so far 1999,- Dutch guilders (without vertical grip)
Patrick.
norri...@delphi.com
and a faster film advance. However, it lost the capability to make double
exposures unless you buy the MF26 back (for yet more money).
If the film advance speed and the autofocus speed is not important to you, buy
a used N8008s. They are going for around $650 or less depending on condition
her
in the US.
Ming Ke
very disappointed. For N90s you can have it with using very expensive data back. I just do not understand why Nikno can not add this function to N6006, N90s,
etc. If Nikon adds this function, it would become more attractive. Because mostof advanced photo grapher needs and like it.
norri...@delphi.com wrote:
: The F90X/No90s has indeed replaced the N8008s. The N90s has a faster autofocus
DR Mar
places; some are still advertising them. Of course, they're probably gray
market.