Pre-Owned - Nikon N8008 body film camera
The Nikon N8008 (marketed outside North America as the F-801) is a highly regarded 35mm autofocus SLR film camera. Released in 1988, it was designed as an advanced amateur or semi-professional body positioned just beneath the flagship Nikon F4. Today, it is widely considered an absolute bargain for film enthusiasts looking for a robust, feature-packed analog experience without the premium price tag.
Key Specifications & Performance
• Shutter & Speed: Features an electronically controlled metal focal-plane shutter that blurs past older tech with a blisteringly fast top speed of 1/8000s down to 30 seconds, plus a Bulb mode.
• Advanced Metering: Equipped with Nikon's legendary and highly accurate Matrix Metering system alongside a traditional 75% center-weighted option. (Note: The subsequent N8008s model added spot metering).
• Lens Compatibility: Uses the classic Nikon F-mount. It provides full exposure metering and functionality for manual focus AI, AIs, and auto-focus AF / AF-D lenses. G-series lenses are physically compatible but will stay stuck wide open due to a lack of physical aperture rings.
• Power Source: Conveniently powered by four standard AA batteries housed directly in the grip—eliminating the need to hunt down rare or expensive button cells.
• Drive Speed: Motor drive allows for continuous shooting up to 3.3 frames per second (FPS).
