I was just given a Nikon N65

[artreuo]

I was at my friends house, talking about how I wanted a good camera. He was saying how his mom had one. I'm thinking to myself, "ha, it's just some P&S". Well, he went in the attic and got it, I noticed it was an SLR, I looked, Nikon N65. I was like, ****, I'm going to buy it.

Well, I asked his mom about it, she was like, "Yeah, I used it in college, haven't touched it in years." So I asked how much for it, and then she just said I could have it.

Stoked. Came with a Nikon AF Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5. It had no lens cap, so the lens and camera were covered with this nasty funky dust. But I got that **** all cleaned up. It is looking pretty good now. I'm going to pick up some film soon, and hopefully post some shots by the end of next week.

 

[malkav41]

The N65 is a great camera you will enjoy using it! I know because I have one myself. If you need a manual you can find one here: www.butkus.org
It's listed as the F65 which is the same camera. The F65 is the designation for the camera outside of North America. Everything is the same.

 

[elemental]

I used an N75 for a while and it is a capable little camera. I love the way it fit in my hand (compared to the DSLR I own and others I have used, which feel large and clunky), and it has all the essential shooting modes to learn with. Now get yourself a fast 50mm lens and experience the perfection that is 50mm on 35mm!

Also, are you developing your own film or taking it to the drugstore? I didn't really enjoy shooting 35mm until I loaded up some Tri-X and started developing it in my sink. The whole setup with 20 rolls of film cost me less than $80, and it can be done for even less.

 

[bhop]

Congrats on the free camera.

 

[iknowdatalfabat]

thats sick dude. are you on skateperception too, cause im pretty sure i saw this same post on there.

 

[SrBiscuit]

great score!

i used a N60 right up until i bought my D40 in may. (N60 is basically the same thing i think, just lacks the quartz date)

good camera, and can take PLENTY of old lenses cheap.

get out there and shoot!:mrgreen:

 

[myopia]

Nice! I got a free Nikon with lens as well once in my life.