Dude the motion shots are just as impressive as the stills. This footage looks like it’s straight out of a Scorsese film. I have the hardest time working with the color science on my digital camera and am never really pleased with my grades. Really great stuff Logan!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much dude! I recently found your channel and love what you've been putting out man. Rip the Bronica, but loving the Pentax shots lately!
@legionchef4 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Fellow F2 user here. If the meter is broken, check out the DP-3 or DP-12, which use SPD cells (very similar to the FM2N) or the DP-11, which uses "re-worked" CDS cells. The DP-11 is the cheapest, but the DP-12 is the best (and most expensive).
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome. This is the first I've heard about using different DP systems. Fascinating. Thank you for this!
@julianzepeda96644 жыл бұрын
@@loganguybaker Nice and relaxed approach in your video, easy to handle. I definitely second DAT_ISHIMURA's recommendation. The main difference between all the F2 models was the metering head used. The DP-3 & DP-12 will give you about 3 stops more sensitivity, use LEDs instead of the needle and are easier to see in low light. The main difference between the DP-3 & DP-12 is that the former couples to pre-AI Nikon lenses while the latter couples to either pre- or AI lenses. The 50mm f1.4 lens you show in your video, since it appears to be an AI lens that still has the "rabbit ears," should be able to couple with either of the two heads. They are heavy, but they will last forever and there are tons of lenses out there for them.
@mvonwalter69274 жыл бұрын
The F2 is Nikon's Leica M3. Wonderfully build mechanical wonder and joyful to use. But quick and portable.... eh.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, its a bit of a tank. I will say though, for a careful, important metered shot that's worth taking, I'd definitely feel comfortable using the F2.
@toddblankenship76104 жыл бұрын
Man, some beautiful shots in here, both moving and still.
@ndunlimited4 жыл бұрын
I have the same anxiety with my F2, thank God I have a F3 which has a fabulous mater in it!
@UglyMcGregor4 жыл бұрын
Three videos in and this man already has a recognized aesthetic!
@austinecrow4 жыл бұрын
Even though I have no interest in the F2 there’s something so relaxing about your videos, so good. Also, mehoy.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Bless you
@tophercoy84713 жыл бұрын
Your problem isn't the meter, your problem is your expectations. You're expecting 2021 accuracy from 1971 technology and that's just not going to happen. With more experience, that light meter will be just as accurate as anything else you've used.
@gottanikoncamera4 жыл бұрын
Have had my F2A since I bought it new in 1977 as a college freshman. Great camera-it’s survived two high-speed MD-2 motors and apart from replacing mirror box foam, has not required any maintenance. Still shoots and meters like new. Just get a new pentaprism. Or a plain prism and Sunny 16 your exposures. Set up that way, it’s about the same size and density as a Leica M.. An Olympus OM-1 is almost as solid as an M and actually smaller. Another cool camera to try.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard fantastic things about the Olympus. Might need to check it out in the near future.
@lex37292 ай бұрын
An Olympus OM-1 with an Olympus Zuiko 35-70mm f3.6 zoom was the camera of choice for André Kértesz in his later career.
@MichaelWellman19554 жыл бұрын
Can I make a recommendation? If you are shooting negative film you are better off over exposing it than underexposing. I always cut the box ISO by half so Tri-X gets set at 200 instead of 400. Also, the sunny F16 rule works pretty well to give you good results.
@paulchan10014 жыл бұрын
Nikon F2 is such a workhorse. An experience photographer doesn’t always rely on built in light meter
@bondgabebond49073 жыл бұрын
You are right on. In the Air Force, I did a tremendous amount of shoot for the base newspaper, and shot a lot as a tourist. It is still with me, but has also been in Okinawa, Japan, South Korea and for a brief amount of time, at the DMZ. It also has been on both coasts of the U.S.and in between. I learned to master the meter, knowing it main weakness, it is center weighted and can give wrong readings if one is not careful. Today it is still in nearly perfect condition with almost no cosmetic blemishes.
@paulchan10013 жыл бұрын
I have been using my F2AS since the early 1980’s. I must say it’s an extremely reliable camera.. love it 100%. Once a famous photographer said Using “modern day digital cameras is like eating at a fast food restaurant whereas a mechanical film camera is like our delicate home cooked meals… eat with real enjoyment & deep appreciation “
@sputumtube Жыл бұрын
When I see reviews like this, I notice that they're all from fit, able-bodied people. It would be great to see a video about film photography with regard to people like myself with disabilities. People in wheelchairs, people with missing limbs or other limitations. Sorry if this sounds brutal, but these videos just don't seem to exist. Surely I'm not the only one who'd like to see something along these lines? I've posted similar comments on other people's videos but never had a response because they (understandably) don't know what to say. Perhaps someone in this 'comments section' has some ideas?
@gustavomanuelgalveias340424 күн бұрын
Why not do one yourself?
@sputumtube24 күн бұрын
@@gustavomanuelgalveias3404 That's actually a damn good idea. I'll look into it, but one thing's for sure - I'll definitely need help to do it.
@maxiuxoxo4 жыл бұрын
I recently got my f2 (past couple of months) and adore it. It’s so easy to use, handsome ahh I love it. My meter works really well though- I’m getting some really constant results
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah. So since posting the video, I think I actually had faulty batteries. I kept putting more in from the same pack but I eventually figured out the entire pack I had bought was dull.
@khanscombe6193 ай бұрын
You got an awesome camera but it is just a light tight box so it’s the lens & you that do what it can do as you say. F2 just make the task smoother with versatility. The cds cells do ate but even so can work but slow. Again, just a tool. If on most basic Leica beside the TTL, you’re external metering anyway.
@alexcarrillo55103 жыл бұрын
I just got a F2 from my girlfriend, and Love it, as I got Nikkor Lenses, and could not afford a Leica RF, and it's lenses as the Leica will OWN YOUR ASS in Debt. as one Photographer did say in 1955 "No Photographer is As Good as the Simplest Camera" Edward Steichen. And Besides as with my Nikkor lenses I am fine with the quality in what I have even my Nikkor line are 50+ years old, and even Used Leitz lenses will set you Back to the Poor House. And in Closing that the Leica SLR bodies are CHEAP, But the Lietz SLR Lenses are still $$$$$$$ Expensive Do the Math, Want to shoot Photography, Get a Nikon, and Save as the old Manual Focus Lenses are affordable than a Summicron ... Ah Hail Nikon!! As Logan Makes sense Thank You.....
@TheLeeumm4 жыл бұрын
given the conclusion you came to, it sounds like you'd like the FM tbh. I'm sure you've considered it, and the F2 is a great camera (I've been using an F3 for about 6 years which is close) but as far as quick, run and gun but with lots of control, the FM is cheap, all mechanical and reliable. just my take! great vid also!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Definitely going to look into the FM. The more I think about it... I’ll probably hang onto the F2 for a couple months then will definitely move on
@pattaylor2174 жыл бұрын
Logan Baker if you look at the FM, also check out the FE, which is similar but has an aperture-priority mode. Similar to the F3, it’s very much what you describe wanting in the video, but smaller and lighter than the F series cameras. Personally, I have the F2 and the FE for the same reason. Cheers from DC and nice video!
@shademanirvanipour6870 Жыл бұрын
I got one of these Nikon F2 black body camera and it got the original Nikon 2 parts motor drives the MD-1 and the MB-1 also it came with the Nikon DS-1 and I need to get a exposure meter head for and the camera need to be repaired and i only paid £10.00 for all of them from a second hand camera shop in London in 2023 and when I get it fixed and in working order it worth from £200 to as much as £500 or so
@Philinganes7 ай бұрын
Re metering. Power from the battery box gets to the meter via 2 studs on the body top which connect to 2 corresponding studs in the prism. These get messy and interrupt the power. Take the prism off and clean all 4 studs with a mild cleaner like spectacle cleaner or ladies make-up cleaner using a Q-Tip.
@ignacioalcantara5134 ай бұрын
i'm seeing this 3 years late but, i love my f2 and the way i lcame to love it is without that bulky head and the meter, by the way is totaly possible to be quick and have perfectly good exposures without a light meter its called sunny 16 rule it works all the time if you undestand what you are doing
@shademanirvanipour6870 Жыл бұрын
I got one of these Nikon F2 camera black body and I got the Nikon motor drives which came with it and is Nikon MD1 and and the Nikon MB1 and the Nikon DS1 expousre meter is in good condition and need to be fixed and I paid £10.00 for it from a friend of mine
@StillSawyerPhotography3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos man! I’ve lived in Philly my whole life. Any suggestions for cool shooting locations? Or your favorite while you were there?
@Lifewithseanthony4 жыл бұрын
Loving the videos just subscribe to your channel. What is the font that you are using for the title?
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I believe it’s Sansita, a free font through Google.
@timfennell33802 жыл бұрын
I know this video is two years old now but I wanted to say I find it surprising that you find the meter on the F2 to be inconsistent. I've never had an issue with metering on the F2, mind you my F2 has the DP-2 prism. It makes me wonder if there is another issue with your specific camera body or prism causing the sensor to read incorrectly or the shutter to not fire with a consistent speed.
@bondgabebond49073 жыл бұрын
Incredible camera. Film cameras separate the artist from the boys. Sorry you had SO much trouble with the meter, you just have to learn how the meter works. I have the same camera and it is nothing short of EXCELLENT. I have literally shot 10s of thousands of pictures, both B&W and color (slide and negative), and except for my goofs, the pictures came out great. I found that moving to a digital camera like the Sony a6000 series that I pay far too much attention to the buttons and gadgets than when I used my Nikon. Just play around with the meter, get used to how it works and soon you will be comfortable with it. Hopefully it is not faulty. Give it a chance, you have entered another world of photography where now you are the master of the camera, not the other way around.
@joehorvath80994 жыл бұрын
Just use a hand held meter that's what I do and I get great shots with my f2 and I love the camera hand held meter have almost always been more accurate than in camera meter's I still use one with my digital camera 📸
@Aar694 жыл бұрын
Great video! The F2 looks like a beautiful camera.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davin20023 жыл бұрын
Try a Konica C35 or use sunny 16
@deepblack672 жыл бұрын
probably? should be a yes especially if you can trust your eyes. Try it with a straight prism, light.
@Narsuitus4 жыл бұрын
Over the years, I have used a number of different cameras. I have used film cameras.. I have used digital cameras. I have used large format, medium format, and small format. I have used Nikon F, F2, F3,, and F4 SLRs. I have used Leica, Contax, Canon, Minolta, and Fuji rangefinders, Of all my cameras, the F2 is my personal favorite. I own and use three of them. All three have the standard meterless prism finder.
@wildernessandme17443 жыл бұрын
I have an F2 as my first slr and I would love to know why of all those cameras you shot with F2 is your favourite?
@Narsuitus3 жыл бұрын
@@wildernessandme1744 I prefer 35mm small format cameras to medium format and large format cameras because they are more portability. The small size and light weight of 35mm small format cameras make it easy to conceal and carry. I prefer 35mm small format cameras to medium format and large format cameras because of their versatility. It is easy to adapt a 35mm to any assignment. For example, compared to medium format and large format cameras, it is much easier to configure the 35mm to shoot macro and astro subjects. I prefer 35mm small format cameras to medium format and large format cameras because of their lens speed. Compared to medium format and large format cameras, it is easier to obtain lenses faster than f/1.8. I prefer SLR style cameras to rangefinder and TLR cameras because the through-the-lens viewing is more accurate. I prefer cameras that are well-built and reliable. The first 35mm SLR I owned was well designed but it was not reliable. It broke on me too many times. The other photographers at the newspaper where I worked suggested that I get a Nikon SLR to replace my Miranda Sensorex because the Nikon was more reliable. I made the replacement and have been very satisfied. I prefer manual/mechanical cameras that do not depend on batteries and electronics for their operation. The Nikon F SLR, Nikon F2 SLR, Leica M6 rangefinder, Mamiya medium Format TLR, Fuji GW670 medium format rangefinder, RB67 medium format SLR, and the Calumet 4x5 inch view camera are examples of cameras I used that did not require batteries and electronics to operate. I could manually focus, adjust aperture, adjust shutter speed, and advance the film without batteries in the camera. Of the cameras I listed, only the Leica M6 has a built-in light meter. The Leica light meter needed batteries, however, the Leica would still operate without batteries in the camera. My Nikon F and F2 bodies did not have a built-in light meter; however, I could have added a battery operated metered viewfinder to the body. I did not add the metered viewfinder but I did add a battery operated motor drive to the body when I needed to shoot sports. I preferred adding the motor drive to the F2 because the drives for F2 bodies were interchangeable from one F2 body to another. The motor drives for Nikon F were customized and could not be transferred from one F body to another. Two other reliable manual/mechanical 35mm SLR camera I liked and used were the Pentax Spotmatics and the Fuji ST705. However, since they did not have the modular design of interchangeable viewfinders, interchangeable backs, and interchangeable view screens, I preferred the Nikon F and F2. I also preferred the Nikon bayonet lenses compared to the Pentax and Fuji M42 screw-mount lenses.
@wildernessandme17443 жыл бұрын
@@Narsuitus Awesome! Thank you for sharing such an insight!
@jeffirish34024 жыл бұрын
Assuming the your meter is basically OK, understand that the F2 has center weighted metering so 60% of the metering is in the little doughnut in the middle of the screen. Put the center on the subject you want to emphasize, get your reading, set the camera and recompose as necessary. You will have better results. If there are still issues with the meter, there are folks who can repair and recalibrate them. I've had mine since '75 and I still use it regularly. It really is a camera you can enjoy for the rest of your life!
@marino4691 Жыл бұрын
damn they really blocked that basketball hoop, ridiculous
@michaelsifford87553 жыл бұрын
Get to know the meter. It really works great! ;-)
@lex37292 ай бұрын
😡It does Have a self-timer! It's to the lower left side of the lens mount, and also sets times for longer exposures(see manual) A better meter head is the "SB" head, which uses a Diode centering system, instead of the analog needle.
@Sikhislove3 жыл бұрын
Logon .. A very nice natural.. color that comes out from that F2 . I am looking for one of these .. came upon a Nikon F3 but still looking for the F2 .. Nice catch just keep shooting
@mastuco14 жыл бұрын
Hello Logan. What a good video, I wanted to ask you which camera did you record it with? and if you used any film look, greetings and congratulations
@erichartke43314 жыл бұрын
Good video, most people rave about the meter in the F2 I know my DP1 is very accurate. It is possible your meter might be getting tired and require service. The nice thing about the F2 is that it is modular and you can try another prism.
@kevinmarcus6253 жыл бұрын
This video came out great man. I really loved the photos. That f1.4 is just magical. I recently purchased an F3 and I'm starting to catch myself pick it up more than my RB. I think I might have to sell the RB to keep the Nikon!
@jdebultra3 жыл бұрын
I love my F2 eye level and 35 1.4 ai. I bought it for $50. It was clean as the old pro kept it leather case for the life of it. All the seals were shot so I waited a year and sent it off to Sover Wong for a CLA. Its perfect now. My go to camera. I hardly ever use a meter. Just sunny 16 it.
@geradebowden32934 жыл бұрын
I get what you’re saying, its a more deliberate process and at times thats ok, but for a more “pure” experience i like the FM.
@fjalls4 жыл бұрын
1k subs. It'll be 10k soon if you keep it up. Go for a Leica, thats a camera that makes you just want to shoot with that camera. Unless you want to shoot medium format
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The Leica is definitely coming. Just need to save up for a little bit.
@rodzx80644 жыл бұрын
I've really been thinking about getting one myself... I've got serious GAS for this one
@fyzd3r3 жыл бұрын
Really nice videos Logan. You got a nice enjoyable vibe. I shot with the F3 for about 6 years and really appreciate it. They are tanks.
@iamagoddmangoblin4 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos! Looking forward for your next ones. I love how they look. Which video camera are you using?
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
@iamagoddmangoblin4 жыл бұрын
@@loganguybaker I was actually debating between buying the 4k or the 6k. Which lenses do you use? Do you use a metabones? Appreciate your videos and thanks for answering! Looking forward for more of them
@salester26 Жыл бұрын
What were you using on your phone to check the light?
@williamhale16244 жыл бұрын
Great video! It seems like you should have a whole catalog of videos with how cohesive they have seemed so far.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, William!!
@GlobalThirtyseven3 жыл бұрын
Get a REAL light meter with reflective and incidence options. Get fancy get one with spot metering. Those phone app meters are gimmicky. Then learn the Zone system. Otherwise, first thing you do is change the battery. The battery is just for the light meter. The Nikon F2 is bullet proof. No electronics. The way it should be. Get a fresh battery and then the light meter should be fine. Besides one needs to judge where thier subject is in shadow or light and weigh the amount of shadow and light in the composition and over or under expose if necessary. BTW, bracketing an uncertain shot is a tried and true method of ensuring a well exposed photo. That way if you get 10 proper exposures in a roll of 36 with maybe one that is stunning and worthy of enlarging then you have done good. I find with the F2 a half stop under exposed, meter needle next to the minus sign produces the best non-washed out exposures. Anyway the Nikon F2 is a brilliant camera that is equally shutter or aperture priority. I love mine and I love the weight of it. It's heavy and is stable. I got mine shipped from Japan and it's mint. The pics it takes are stunning.
@dancastano4 жыл бұрын
Hey Logan, great video. If you’re still considering a Leica, I’d recommend giving the M7 a go too. I purchased one recently over the M6 for the very reason you mention and I often use the Aperture Priority option in these situations (when you want accurate exposure quickly). It cops a lot of flack because it has electronics, but apart from carrying a spare battery, I don’t see any other downsides of the electronics.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Danielle Castano thank you!! Will definitely look into the M7. The more I read about it, Leica seems like the way to go.
@izzwizamahjah2754 жыл бұрын
Another option thats just like the m7 is the Konica haxar rf
@jekeyes4 жыл бұрын
Great photos and info. Just south of you in Baltimore and just ordered an F2. Planning on using the waist level viewfinder more for getting more inconspicuous street photography.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's a great idea, I hadn't even thought about using it for street. Report back with how the shoot went!
@feliperolon9114 жыл бұрын
which app do you recommend to light meeter? I have the same problem with my Nikon F2.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
I use Pocket Light Meter. I’ve had it for so long that I don’t remember how much it costs but I don’t think it’s much. It works pretty well except it doesn’t allow you to get too specific with the “ISO” setting.
@aktugylmaz75393 жыл бұрын
cool vid man keep what on doing it
@ldbass624 жыл бұрын
Great video Logan Baker! The Nikon FM would be a great camera for you to look at. It is smaller, lighter, and has a great meter. The meter uses an led. This camera is more manageable and much quicker to shoot. You can trust the meter. It is really nice when you pair it with a pancake lens, such as the Nikon 50mm 1.8 Series E. Good luck.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
I've heard great things about the FM. Definitely going to look into it! Since posting this vid I've officially decided to move to something a little lighter. Thanks for the rec, Leroy!
@CHRISTOPH-B4 жыл бұрын
F3 is the answer. 🤓
@halnwheels3 жыл бұрын
The F3 is indeed the answer to the reviewers gripe that he was reviewing a totally manual camera. Aside from that, the F2 is the last truly mechanical Nikon camera. Never again will a camera be manufactured that has the build quality to last and perform for a hundred years or more. My F2 was purchased in 1971 and is now just about 50 years old and looks barely used. The lenses have always been stored with caps on both ends and a skylight or other filter on the front when in use. A brush or lens tissue has never been taken to the lens elements nor the mirror. If the next person who owns it (I won't live that long!) takes care of it the way I did, there is no reason why it won't last at least a hundred years. I have less faith in the longevity of electronics. Being an ameteur clockmaker, I have clocks over 150 years old that still function as they did when new. Anything using electronics will never last as long. Solid State is a myth. Incidentally, my Exakta VX 35mm camera from the 1950s and is still around. It could use an overhaul to restore the shutter speed accuracy and one day I will get around to it.... maybe. But the F2 is a camera in a totally different league. The Nikon lenses that were made for it were of a quality that you just won't see today. I have a Nikon DSLR where the lenses are a joke compared to the quality of the 1970's lenses. Sure they have optical stability and auto focusing, but in terms of mechanical and optical quality, nope! For what you paid for the F2, why would you sell it? But consider an F3 if you want a still camera that is slightly more point and shoot.
@souzasian4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! How’s the weight? I have the Nikon F and it’s like a 5lb brick carrying it around.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Yo dude!! It’s pretty heavy man. Honestly it’s probably the heaviest 35mm camera I’ve gotten my hands on. Hope you’re well!
@michaeltuffin81478 ай бұрын
What waste to take such unimpressive, unimaginative, uninspired photos with a marvelous camera.
@loganguybaker8 ай бұрын
You're going to absolutely love my other videos
@thabangkun4 жыл бұрын
your channel is a low key gold mine, brilliant videos!
@aristoioannidis74904 жыл бұрын
Hey Logan, You certainly selected a great camera to document your 200 mile run! It is about the journey my man. Great stuff. Stick with F2. This camera has trade craft written all over it. Glad to see you are well.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
It’s a beast for sure. Thanks for the kind words!
@DLivingston4 жыл бұрын
Loved the video and shots both video and stills. I have a Nikon f4 and love it so far.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Derek! I’ve heard good things about the F4.
@simie654 жыл бұрын
can you please link the m6 article? interested to read it. thanks
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
You bet. petapixel.com/2020/01/27/the-leica-m6-ttl-85-is-the-best-35mm-film-camera-ever-conceived/
@simie654 жыл бұрын
Logan Baker thanks man appreciate that. really enjoy your videos!
@MikeJamesMedia9 ай бұрын
The F2 and soon afterward, the F2as, were the first Nikon cameras I bought (new) in 1975, and they0 made a deep impression that I'll always remember fondly. Those cameras, combined with then then-new "magic" of shooting and processing film, was a great education.
@SmokinGun552 жыл бұрын
I had my DP-1 overhauled by Sover Wong and it now meters perfectly. Yours just might be a case of the light cells breaking down because of age like mine.
@raulrodrigues23072 жыл бұрын
"Walk around and quickly take photos" You would be better off with a cheapest and lightest camera with auto-exposure mode like an OM-2 or x300s.
@jbwillson4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Most of your exterior shots look overexposed to me, not underexposed. Nikons - I had several, including an F2 - were historically biased to underexpose about 1/3 stop. But CdS photocells did get inaccurate with age. Or your battery may have been weak. All that said, while the F2 was built like a tank and had a bewildering number of accessories, I thought it vastly inferior as a shooting instrument to the Canon F-1 and to the exquisite Olympus OM-1. Canon and Olympus lenses were every bit the equal of Nikkors, if not better. If you want to play with manual 35mm cameras, try either of those, especially the Olympus. I’d also suggest you learn how to estimate exposure without a meter - a skill lost to a generation of battery-dependent photographers. Your exterior shots would have been better had you checked the meter against the “sunny 16 rule” - in bright clear sun, proper exposure = 1/ISO at f/16. When the battery died on my new Pentax Spotmatic in the mountains of Idaho in 1967, that rule saved many rolls of film for me.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Hey Brooke, thanks for the response! I definitely was over and under exposing for many of them. The video didn't really communicate how "all over the place" the camera experience was, which is my fault. There were many times where I bracketed, shooting what the camera read, what I thought was correct, and what my meter said. That way I'd have a better understanding of how accurate the camera was, since its a review. I definitely need to get more comfortable with not relying on the meters because you're right, I'd rather be in a situation when I don't have it and be okay. I've heard good things about the Olympus systems so I'll definitely look into them! Thanks for watching!
@ZakariaBennaoui4 жыл бұрын
awsome work!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@nielcali2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I love this video and your shots with the Nikon F2! My Nikon f just arrived yesterday, but I still can't decide what lens to buy. Do you have any recommendations for it? What is your favorite Nikon lens, your dream lens, and the best Nikon lens for you? Thank you!
@esolthailand74393 жыл бұрын
Good video Hope you kept it. With regards to your ready to shoot fast criteria: If it helps, it’s often way easier to learn to meter well by eye than people think and rarely (if ever) need a light meter again. I did that with all my Leica m 2,3,4s. Most of the shooting in your video only needed the same few exposures. If you stick to one film speed and leave the shutter at 1/500th you would need to memorise only four Lens f stop numbers for most of what you do. It’s way easier than you might think to get quick results by eyeballing. If in doubt on film, just go slightly over anyway. In time you will be surprised at how accurate your metering becomes even in tricky situations. Great choice of rig and if you cherry pick the right Nikon ais lenses, the results can be as good as Leica glass. 28mm 2.8 ais and 105 2.5 ais are as good or to be honest actually even better than any classic Leica lenses of the similar focal length that I owned and I have tried many. The look is very similar with those lenses on film. 50mm 1.2 ais and 85mm 1.4ais are also gems of the highest level. Trust me, I ran both systems side by side but just went back to a pair of Nikon f2s myself in the end. I sold Leica on when the prices were quite high, now they are stupidly high and I would never see it as worth going back. The only problem was that Nikon ais primes used to be quite cheap but they’ve crept up quite a lot too although nothing like as silly as Leica money. Grab yourself a clean, tidy trio of any of the Nikkor glass I’ve mentioned above now while the costs are still within reach and maybe another f2 body and you are set for life. Then get some home developing kit and start processing your own film. It would be such a good move.
@chadpurser3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm seeing this video late. This will be sacrilegious since it's a "modern" camera, but if you want fast photos (perfect meter, modern AF with options to go full manual), I just got a Canon Elan 7N. $90 mint. I can use my L glass or adapt old glass. It's lighter than my Pentax SP1000 too. It's just not as "cool" as old older cameras like the F2.
@davidjb91992 жыл бұрын
I own and use a number of Nikons and the F2 probably requires a bit more involvement in the metering process than what you are really looking for. An FE2 or F3 offer aperture priority metering and may be a bit more consistent in the exposure, and certainly faster & easier. I also have a couple of FA's which introduced matrix metering to the industry and I have found to deliver very reliable exposures. One comment on your video here is that you never say anything about what film you are using and how developed?
@davidrothschild89133 жыл бұрын
The playground image was very striking. The exposures seemed good so not sure why you thought the meter did not work. I just picked one up with same lens and prism. I think shooting sunny 16 especially BW film works great with this set up. The camera just inspires so much confidence, meter aside
@marianogutierrez71854 жыл бұрын
Great videos bro! Beautiful images ! Greetings from Argentina!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mariano!!
@davyboyo2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, get one of the AS heads for it, with the silicon metering cells. Perfect accuracy and reliability. Still leagues under the price of an m6 and you'll own a better made camera to boot.
@markrawlinson70183 жыл бұрын
I've just purchased a EDIXA MAT FLEX Mod.B with a waist level view finder. i know its not a Nikon but i hope the images come out as good as yours.
@spyratekodaks74943 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should just try a different meter!! The f2 has 6 different viewfinders with different meters!! The Ai viewfinders are amazing!! Also, if you need a camera with a good meter and aperture priority, you could just get a Canon a1 or a nikon f3!!
@donaldhollister84304 жыл бұрын
He’s back!!!
@arty29174 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Great stuff!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joshcheung50364 жыл бұрын
damn your videos are really top notch
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@neilpiper98892 жыл бұрын
I have an all black F2a with a Nikkor 50mm sc 1.4 lens and a Nikkor 105mm p auto f2.5 lens. Perfect results. I always carry a separate meter and rate 400 iso negative films at 320 iso colour and black and white. Some people rate them at 200 iso.
@joncaradies31552 жыл бұрын
Good review ! Just a thought , You should get used to using the sunny 16 method for exterior exposures ..... When I'm out shooting day exteriors I just keep an eye on what the sun (or lack of sun) is doing and set the exposure for that . That way you are always ready to take a photo .
@anthonydavis48292 жыл бұрын
Great video. I need another film cameras like a whale needs a desert. F2 just looks so cool!
@deslasoul4 жыл бұрын
Could you test out a b&w film stock for one video? I really like your channel!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I had a few in mind that are my current favorites. Any in particular you'd want to see?
@deslasoul4 жыл бұрын
Logan Baker I just ordered ilford hp5 400. I don’t have much experience yet so really anything would help lol
@jaredmtennant3 жыл бұрын
Jesus dude, the opening shot with the blue wall vs the orange hat....that is some thoughtful and careful filmmaking! Subscribed immediately!
@ivaa7777JAWA Жыл бұрын
Nice
@pocketstring36343 жыл бұрын
If you want speed, I don’t understand using a vintage camera.
@youngnope46644 жыл бұрын
How is nobody talking about the colors on the video?
@simonlanycia43604 жыл бұрын
If you're keen to try something else that won't break the bank, try to get your hands on a Contax RTS ii. It's a pleasure to use and looks amazing. After all it was designed by the Porsche team. Add you that the native zeiss lenses and it's an n amazing kit.
@adam_mawz_maas4 жыл бұрын
Same design team that did the Nikon F3 and F4 interestingly
@avistop14 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Pressed the subscribe button
@777millertime7774 жыл бұрын
Loved the vid man. Nicely paced and good photos too. Just wanted to chime in and give some advice as someone who has owned a TON of Nikons including four different F2's. It sounds like you're looking for something that can be shot quickly and you aren't necessarily concerned with needing something "pro-spec" I would recommend looking into the FM/FE series of cameras. They have better light meters, are lighter and more compact, and generally newer than the F2. The FM/FM2 are completely mechanical and only use the batteries for the light meter (like the F2). The FE/FE2 are electronic, but have proven their reliability and offer aperture priority for super fast shooting. If you have the cash, look into my personal favorite the FM3a. It combines the best qualities of all four cameras and is thoroughly modern having been produced between 2001 and 2006. You can still get them serviced by Nikon today. Also consider the F3 as it has a better meter and aperture priority. Be careful though as the LCD screens in the viewfinder tend to go out on those. All this said, the F2 is still my overall favorite Nikon camera. It was the last of an era in production quality. It was hand-assembled in Japan and has over 1500 parts. Truly a camera that will last multiple lifetimes. If you are committed to the F2, I would encourage you to learn to shoot without a light meter as you will learn how to read and understand light better. Alternatively, you could get the camera serviced. Sover Wong is the best F2 tech in the world and restores them to better than new condition. The CDs cells in the DP-1 meter head and notorious for losing sensitivity which sounds like is the case with yours. Sover can replace them with new ones and calibrate the meter for accuracy. He's not cheap and has a long wait list, but something to consider if you want the stick with the F2. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help.
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow thank you so much for this. I’ve heard amazing things about the FM2. My next move will definitely be towards that. Don’t think Leicas are in my future just yet. I’ve heard great things about Sover Wong. Thanks for the recommendation!
@aryaputraperdana10764 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend the f2 or the fm2 ?
@Crushenator5004 жыл бұрын
The F2AS is the one with the good meter.
@linjicakonikon76663 жыл бұрын
Sunny 16. C'mon, man up.
@linjicakonikon76663 жыл бұрын
Also? I notice you upspeak? It really gets irritating?
@loganguybaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words?
@Brause_Market4 жыл бұрын
What other camera are you saving on?
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
M6 and then I’d love to try a Mamiya 7 someday
@normm77643 жыл бұрын
I believe there is a carbon ring in the meter that acts as a resistor. This gets worn / dirty.
@cvbattum3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to get my dad's old F2's to work and he said one of the models (the only one we've been able to find) had an issue with a resistor in the meter. So that may very well be it.
@normm77643 жыл бұрын
@@cvbattum Yes. This is what I’m talking about. I’ve never had mine apart, but I believe a skilled repairer can reset the ring so the wiper follows a new track. Back in the day, replacement parts were available. Another option is to simply use an external light meter. I believe there is even a Light meter App for a smartphone - ?
@bleee4 жыл бұрын
this is dope man!
@loganguybaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!!
@caldera8784 жыл бұрын
Canon F-1 next!
@popcorny114 жыл бұрын
Sorry Logan, because I love this channel and your hard work so much I have to be an ass by correcting you if you're gonna continue with this camera. Nikon is pronounced "Nee-con", not "Ny Kon". And no I'm not some Nikon nut or smth.. but I personally try my best to pronounce native names as accurately as possible cos, well, I think that's part of enjoying the journey. I absolutely love the content so far, please don't take this the wrong way lol.