Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

I am one of those guys who likes to try new and OLD things. I have a vinyl collection where I have been replacing records I had from the 50's and forward. Turntable et al.
Sold my SLR's years ago; shot Canon and Konica back then.
So now I have a Nikon 7000, 3100 and a Sony a6000 with a couple of lenses (28-70) AF-D and a 50mm. They both obviously work on my 7000. (I also have several other DX lenses. ) No Canon lenses.

When I was shooting film, I was always too poor to purchase Nikon. At least that is what I thought.
So now I have the 'itch' to finally own a Nikon 35mm SLR.
Regarding the issues of finding labs to develop and print, I understand the cost and time wait.
I am thinking that perhaps shooting film, will slow me down, only take good pictures (I can't seem to force myself to do that with the digital) and really learn composition.
Nikon FM 100 I understand is a great camera and can be purchased relatively cheap.

Will the two Nikon lenses I already own, be good enough? The 50mm 1.8 D lens takes great shot on my 7000.

Most of my photography of late has been landscapes and I am wanting to branch out more into B&W.

Thoughts?
Thanks
Jim

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Cost = incentive to learn the right way...

That is my opinion.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

You should get the camera that you always wanted - if you're like me, you won't stop thinking about it until you do - your 2 lenses will work just fine but obviously any DX lens used will results in some vignetting.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

The only reason to buy a film camera is so you can shoot FILM.
I think you are confusing two different cameras though, either the FM, FM2, FM10, or the F100, there was no Nikon FM 100.

Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

Meant to say F100

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

Film has a quality that digital can never achieve and when it comes to B+W you can't beat it. The Nikon F100 is the top dog of the film cameras IMO. Built like a tank and easy to use with some of the modern dslr offerings. Learn to develop your own film and then scan it. No darkroom needed. The best of both worlds, the richness of film and the convenience of Photoshop for PP.

Silverman Loc: Michigan

I have a Nikon N65 Film camera with a nice Sigma Zoom lens!!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You can get detailed information including compatibility of Nikon film cameras with modern lenses at this link: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/index.htm#35mm

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Why not get an AF Nikon - like the 8008S ??

Personally, I would skip 35mm film and go right to at least 645 size film cameras - like the Pentax 645. After you conquer it, you will have very worthwhile images.

Bill_de Loc: US

After going digital and getting rid of all my Nikon film cameras I went back and bought a black FM2. I shot and developed a couple of rolls of film and put it on the shelf. Then I got rid of the darkroom. Every once in a while I take it out just to keep the shutter moving. I still have my original Nikon D lenses, I still use them.

Everyone whoever shot film should have at least one camera just in case.

--

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

The F100 is definitely an AF camera, a Pro F body model, not a consumer camera like the N8008s was.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I really miss using the Nikon F100, my favorite Nikon ever. I hated my 8008.

That being said, I think imagemeister's suggestion of a medium format camera is a good idea. It will slow you down and depending on what you shoot, the difference of the quality of your images can be huge.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Jim, I think you're possibly looking at film for ALL the wrong reasons.
That "slowing down" thingy is pure BS. Your artistic ability, is what it is! No amount of over staring at the scene or working it is gonna make you an artist. Your brain sees the scene, not discovers it! Sure, plenty are using that as an excuse, but tell them to but up better shots because they shot them manually with film, real slow like, and they can't do it.
Buy film because your into film, not because you think it will make you better!! Good luck with whatever you do.
SS

anotherview Loc: California

Learning Composition and the Exposure Triangle along withe the importance of Subject will improve your photographic results no matter which camera and lens you use.

Work with whatever photo gear you have now while you learn the above.

Good luck.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

I have a Nikkormat FT2 and a Nikon FE and have been really enjoying shooting with them lately. I currently shoot nearly as much film as digital.