My new favorite Camera for shooting film the Nikon F4

[@sophietucker1255]

What I like about the F4 is that it is pretty much the granddaddy of all the SLR’s and DSLR’s that followed for all the camera manufacturer’s as far as shape, style and feel. It is also the last SLR from Nikon that had dials, switches and levers rather than thumb wheels and buttons to control the camera functions. Overall it was a ground breaking camera in both looks and function and a precursor of all that followed. I love mine

[@kevikronicles]

We were so stoked to go out and shoot with this camera. sometimes you forget that the how good the technology was back in the day and like you said this was the granddad to basically what we have now

[@matthewcullen7106]

I would say the F4 was more of a half way point between conventional separate button and dial controls with a lot of eletronics and automation, and the modal control layout for Nikon. Canon had also already introduced the T90 two years earlier with a fully modal control layout and a build in grip/motor drive that really became the archetype for cameras to follow, from film SLRs through all of the DSLR era. Looking back at Nikon, the F5 is what became the control layout and ergonmics standard they have adhered to right up to the current Z9.

[@wullieg7269]

it has VERTICAL SHUTTER all happy bunnies do

[@rickyzagalo]

Nikon F4, my go-to camera. This video makes me feel like go shooting with it, this very next weekend. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevikronicles]

Absolutely love this camera it doesn’t an arming job and creating beautiful images

[@johnbragg]

Congratulations on your lovely F4. It is a real Pro camera even today. Advice for portraits, use the Af/Exposure lock button on front to hold eye focus and don't be too anxious to shoot "wide open". Famous portrait master Jane Bown shot at f2.8 on 85mm and 50mm all her career and shot everyone including Queen Elizabeth II. Also try film rated at half ISO to give inbuilt cushion of extra exposure. Keep up the good work.

[@kevikronicles]

Awesome I would love to get that a try!

[@johnbragg]

@@kevikronicles F4 was my unicorn camera. It will matrix meter with Ais lenses as well so has an added functionality over the F5. Even independent lenses like Tamron adaptall as long as the mount is Ais. Also check out Ilford HP5+ @ iso 200 for portraits and learn to home develop.

[@mracdcjailbreak]

Ive owned 3 f4's so far, one died but was able to easily buy a body only and just transfer the grip and finder to the new body. I mainly shoot portraits and fashion. Theyre amazing cameras, and criminally slept on. Still relatively cheap compared to other options out there. I reccomend getting an mb-20 grip to make it slightly less heavy! Good video and nice pics.

[@kevikronicles]

Awesome thank you I will go check out that grip!

[@dylanhill1640]

My Nikon F4 has yet to let me down. A pleasure to use from the press pit to the beach.

[@kevikronicles]

After using this camera I see why so many people love it!

[@jeancadet7986]

I got mine 2 weeks ago, and I just went on a walk to shoot some Ilford HP5. I so love this camera. my dream SLR pro camera. I'm shooting a summer concept with it. I can't wait!!!

[@kevikronicles]

Oh this camera does a great job with illford! Your gunna love the images that come out of this thing

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thanks for the video. I own the F4 that I found in mint condition as well and now have two AF D lenses for it. The 50mm f/1.4 and the 35mm f/2. Also have several AI-S lenses that I also use with it and my FM2N. Just also picked up a F100 to try out. Need to get out and shoot more.

[@kevikronicles]

Thank you so much for watching. I think this is now my favorite film camera

[@kriXoff75]

I always have been amazed by my F4 every time i use it. Matrix mode works perfect, it"s really amazing what Nikon did because it was the first time they built it in a film camera. My Ultron 40mm is always mounted on, i set aperture mode, i set my Ultron on f8, set the focus ring on 4 meters mark, i push all my HP5+ to iso 1600 and i feel like shooting automatic. Everytrhing is sharp with a nice grain.

[@kevikronicles]

This sounds like a dream setup. I’m going to have to look into getting my hands on something like this. Thanks for the tip I really appreciate it.

[@wullieg7269]

i love all those people who built them for all their skills and quality time

[@DozierGraphic]

Good video - very well made!

[@kevikronicles]

Thank you so much!

[@MrMartinRose]

I love my F4 in the same way, what a great thing! But I also love your pictures, I like the composition, the moments you shot them, the analog look, everything. No pity due to missed focus, don’t care, they all look as I love pictures should look like. I can feel the fun they made. And lovely portraits!

[@kevikronicles]

Thanks you so much!

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

That camera's a beast!

[@kevikronicles]

Absolutely love the quality of photos this little/massive camera takes.

[@camerasam1]

Honest review of your own photos. Love it. I have Nikon F5 and F2. Love them both. Just subscribed Best wishes from Ireland

[@kevikronicles]

Thanks for the sub! Stoked this video made it to Ireland

[@camerasam1]

@@kevikronicles looking forward to looking at all Ur videos. Love film photography . Thanks again for entertaining us

[@kevikronicles]

we have a lot more film photography coming!@@camerasam1

[@camerasam1]

@@kevikronicles Thank you my friend. Sam

[@eYACTION]

It looks very nice to shoot with this Camara and lenses especially in back and white. It was really interesting to learn about your setup and settings

[@kevikronicles]

It’s a super fun camera to shoot with! Film just had this thing that makes things feel more real

[@ramonugonzalez3187]

Great content!

[@kevikronicles]

Thank you so much! More to come!

[@DaveDickens-o5n]

It's a great camera - listen to how smooth that shutter fires ...

[@kevikronicles]

It really is to bad people only shoot digital these days

[@johnpeschke7723]

The 3 is a wonderful camera. Yes. it is big but I don't find it at all cumbersome. it really works. The metering is challenging but I take my FM3a with me and double check my exposures with the Fm3a's flawless needle meter.

[@kevikronicles]

Thanks for the info! I’d love to check out the 3

[@JohnButterill]

Oh and you can change the focusing screen to a split screen aligns vertical lines very accurate negatives need some over exposer remember some base line exposers for different conditions use hyper focal distance and always use a tripod under a 30th have fun

[@kevikronicles]

Love it thanks!

[@Maliciouswelds]

The portrait of Clay is a classic example of film reticulation! Not the cameras fault, it’s usually due to drastic temperature differences between developing chemicals. That’s what all the weird squiggly grain is. In other words, I would love to get my hands on an F4!

[@Maliciouswelds]

Actually all the shots have reticulation, may be worth contacting the lab about, that’s flawed dev.

[@kevikronicles]

That’s super good information we will ask next time we drop off our next role

[@GirdHerd]

Sounds like you are, or should be, shooting B&W with the built-in spot meter pointed toward your back lit subjects. That's how I set my F4S when shooting B&W because I love high contrast. BTW, If you love your F4S, you will super love an F100. I have both and I shoot my F100 much more than my F4S.

[@kevikronicles]

Awesome thanks for the tip! I’ll check out that camera also!

[@AnalogFramecraft]

Cool! And shocking that shortest time is 1/8000. Even my D90 has "only" 1/4000.

[@kevikronicles]

This camera is just a beast!

[@elliott7531]

A lot of people dislike Kentmere film as its Ilfords 'affordable' film with less silver in it hence the aggressive grain. However I like it as it has a really vintage look. Really enjoyed this video as it popped up whilst I was in the process of cleaning my own F4! :)

[@kevikronicles]

Glad you enjoyed it! We’ve loved shooting on kentamere

[@lensman5762]

Nikon F line of pro cameras, starting with F2 and then F3, F4 & F5 were all outsatnding professional tools for image making. Each one a true icon and trendsetter in its own right, particluarly the F3 and the F4. The F4 was so ahead o fits time that the usual armchair pundits didn't get it first on its introdution. We know better now.

[@kevikronicles]

Seriously love this camera I still think it’s ahead of its time

[@lensman5762]

@@kevikronicles Indeed. It has all a pro photographer needs and no gimmicks, no hairy armpit focus mode, no backside orifice mode etc. Its a camera absolutely focused on making great photographs if the photographer is up to the job. Enjoy the camera.

[@joseuribe430]

backlight your subject to help separate her from black ground. another thing you can do is unlike color film, you don't want flat lighting. Use the sun to give you contrast on your subject. Flat lighting is the enemy of bnw

[@kevikronicles]

Thanks so much for the tip I will keep that in mind next time I’m Out shooting

[@joseuribe430]

you're welcome @@kevikronicles

[@D.Trider]

You can get the regular grip and it’s much more manageable!

[@kevikronicles]

Love the tip we will go snag one

[@D.Trider]

@@kevikronicles yep! It’s great and helps a bit. I think it’s the mb-20!

[@kevikronicles]

We will go check that out! @@D.Trider

[@lucamariti8458]

Which lens are you using in this clip? Thank you!

[@kevikronicles]

Photo they I took were on the Nikon 50 and 85 and the video I used the tamron 20mm

[@Adam-pi7my]

I wish I could have learned more. #savage

[@kevikronicles]

Wish you could too SMH

[@russellharris5072]

The dupster shot can be saved with hand printing,in other words you could get into printing yourself.........................................

[@kevikronicles]

That is the plan one thing at a time though

[@wullieg7269]

i just got one to replace my old FTN cos it was super cheap SUPER CHEAP my lenses all work n added a 20mm

[@JohnButterill]

Turn meter off, study zone system you will be fine

[@kevikronicles]

Thanks for the tip!

[@shtookatz]

All issues here are down to photographer choices and not the camera.

[@kevikronicles]

Love the feedback!

[@tonyhomsi2245]

Dude i unfortunately let my phone just play after watching repair tutorial and i had to listen to you pat your self on the back for getting correct exposure. I usually do not take the time to critique videos but someone needs to.. Your photography is barely mediocre and listening to you self grandize is painful.. keep shooting and have a good time making videos for youtube.. but for christ sake reign it back.. just because you have a forum doesnt necessarily mean anything. I would try listening more if i were you. Embrace criticism.

[@kevikronicles]

if you watched the video doe thanks for the few extra watch hours my guy!

[@themediocrephotographer1301]

@tonyhomsi2245 did you graduate from Yapsville University? Just enjoy the video and pipe down.

[@kevikronicles]

hahahahahah

[@themediocrephotographer1301]

@@kevikronicles love your format man. Don’t listen to this dude. He probably listens to nickelback.