Great Camera, only problem is how limited your imagination is.

First off, note the price. Around 200-250 dollars. Do not expect this camera to knock your socks off such as a F100 or F5. Get serious here. It's a 100 percent manual camera, just like every other review says. The single best thing is that it accepts just about every Nikkor lens they currently make. Buy a lens for this camera, throw it on your F100 when you buy that 3 years later.

The main purpose of this review is to mention the light meter. It's a simple 3 LED meter. It is possible to underexpose or overexpose the film. But, if you know how to bracket properly, this is not such a problem. I've ripped off many a good roll using this meter. An analog meter would be handy, but hey, live with it. The LED's are very handy for using the meter in reduced light. An unlit analog meter is practically useless without good lighting.

The body is plastic, this is a disappointment. I have a 20 year old Vivitar that is built like a tank. All-be-it it's not a great camera, but the feel of solid metal is enjoyable. Slap on the bottom half of the fitted case they give you and leave it on. It will help to keep the body kicking and going. And, take care of your camera. It's a precise piece of photography equipment. Don't bang it around! The neck strap is intended to be a handy way of carrying it, not a device for slinging the camera around and dropping it to your chest once you snap a picture.

The lens is nothing short of horrible. 35-70mm with a pretty poor fstop. If you could buy the camera body only, that'd be fantastic. Use the lens long as you can, then buy a better one. Get yourself a decent zoom (will be handy for travel) then invest in a prime 50mm (the nikkor 50mm f/1.8) is a great lens for 110 dollars. And if you're adventurous get yourself a very nice 105mm lens for portraits. You'll have yourself a nice camera system you can be proud of.