Nikon F90X Film SLR Camera Review - Expired Kodak UltraMax 400 35mm Film Photography
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Review of one of my favourite film cameras, the Nikon F90X with the 50mm f/1.4D lens. I shot a roll of expired Kodak Max 400 35mm film for this review. Since I have shot with this camera a lot and I already know what kind of pictures I can get out of the camera I was not worried about the expired film having any impact on my judgement of the camera itself.
In this video I also explain how to use your Nikon G lenses with the Nikon F90X / F90S. Great camera for film photography.
I shot this video in an alley in the city of Kelowna, BC Canada using my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I shot some photos of an abandoned car, some garbage bins and some beautiful street art murals. I tried to show what kind of bokeh you could get with the lens by taking some pictures of some plant leaves.
Music by, Prod. Riddiman
Native American Tlingit photographer. Shout out to the Edmonton Oilers and the Spokane Chiefs.
This current RUclips fashion that says plastic isn't good quality is ridiculous. I am an old guy. Brownies were always plastic and cheap, but were also amazingly durable, but pro gear was always metal in the 1960's and 70's. When plastic started getting used in pro grear, especially in medium format, we loved it. Cameras were a lot lighter for the same kind of gear. It was wonderful.
Plastics in camera and lenses was seen as advantageous with only a few exceptions. For example, Nikon started putting plastic focus and aperture rings on lenses. No one had a problem with the aperture rings, but people preferred rubberized focus ring grips, and so most AF and AF-D lenses received mid-model upgrades to the focus ring grip, while some AF lenses got it when they upgraded to AF-D versions.
The clever thing Canon did, was to develop plastics that felt like metal, and many manufacturers learned how to put a metal casing and camera mount onto lenses with plastic internals, or got clever with super-lightweight metals. As a result there are lenses out there that people assume are metal, but are not, and they never question why the lens is relatively light, and some things people think must be plastic due to weight are not plastic.
In the case of the F90x series, there is a lot of use of a plastic shell over metal internals. It is tough as all heck, and can withstand drops and knocks that break or dent many other cameras, and part of that resilience comes from the toughness of the plastics used.
Its biggest flaw when it comes to plastics are the plastic coatings over metal parts like the back door. This was the early days of experimenting with plastics that could be applied to metal surfaces as a durable coating, but gave a rubberized easy-to-grip feel. These coatings improved in subsequent decades, but in the 90's they were prone to long term migration of the plasticizer to the surface, resulting in stickiness after 20+ years. The only solution to that is removal of the layer using alcohol solvents. A second flaw is that cameras left in the sun too much can develop brittleness in the prism hump. I have not seen it myself, but I have heard it can happen.
Overall, however, I would regard the use of plastics as a feature, not a bug. An all-metal F90x would have weighed a lot more than it does.
ordered an F90X and some expired Kodak Max 400, and then i found your channel. i also have an F4s. anyways, love your attitude and really dug the images. keep it up buddy. got a new subscriber.
Hey Jerry, thank you so much for your kind message! Ya those old Nikon’s are so awesome hey. You have inspired me to make another video. It’s been ages. I’ll go film on this week. Thanks again ;)
@@RobMoses dude, get out there and do you. Seriously. The images you pulled from your alley walk were great. Definitely wanna see more of your stuff. The reviews are awesome but more curious about what you’re actually capturing on film, specifically.
I really love the look of the expired film. It’s like an unpredictable nostalgia filter. I’ve rarely used film but I was using up expired film several years back.
The camera looks cool too with the 90s vibes!
Thanks Paul! Ya I really love that camera. And ya expired film is definitely unpredictable haha. You should try shooting some film again!
Bought in the 90s my first Nikon F90X in Dortmund/Germany with the 35-70mm f:2,8; and the second one last year in Baden-Baden with the the fabulous 80-200 mm f:2,8! With the first F90x I shoot in colour and with the second in B&W! With the first one in more than 30 year never, never a problem. This machine was always by my side. It is my best friend. "He" never deceived me! And the second one will do the same, I already know it ! Love from Alsace ...
Ya this camera is probably my favourite Nikon. It's so unique and there really nothing else like it. It's a true beauty.
Shout out to garbage haha. Really dig the mural shots man.
Haha yeah big up garbage for sure. And ya the mural shots worked out, thanks!
The mural combined with the expired ultramax 👌👌👌
Ya that one actually worked out! 🙂👍🏽
Back in the day I wanted an f4 price wise forget it I looked at the F90 too but waited for the Minolta 9 as I had a Minolta 300 2.8 so it made sense the 300 is long gone but the 9 is still going strong I’ve never once regretted that camera. Fast forward to last month just got me an F4 for 300 nzd cheap as chips but does it work no idea I’m awaiting a delivery of film. Top vid mate loved it cheers
Hey man, so sorry for the slow reply! I missed your comment some how. Anyhow, ya the Minolta a9 is such an amazing camera. I have one too and I really love it. I should use it more often. But ya both the F90 and F4 are really great. I always loved my F90x, but since getting an F4 I realize what all the hype was about, it's a really fun camera to use!
I remember lusting after this at its launch, £1000 plus put me off, since then I have picked up a couple and use them regularly, back in the 1970s owning a camera with these features was a thing of dreams, back then it was all manual, mind you I wish I could go back and stock up on film! if only we knew back then.
Sorry for the slow reply, I dont know how I missed your comment. Anyhow, ya these cameras are so awesome, even today they still do it for me. But about the film, oh man you aint kidding! That'd be nice stocking a freezer full of all that old juicy film haha.
Great review of a top camera. I packed all my stuff in boxes when I moved a few years ago, and I couldn't find my beloved F100, so I went for the F90X, which I got for under 30 USD. Of course, a week later I found my F100, LOL. Still use both of them, but I have too many Nikon film SLRs.
I love that you rock the hockey team gear and live in Kelowna. I competed in Ironman Canada many times and visited Kelowna a bunch. It's also home to Curtis Stone, AKA the Urban Farmer, a hero of mine.
Oh yes those are both great cameras! Nikon really made some beauties back then. And that's really cool you came here! When was the last time you were here? The city is growing a lot these days which I am happy about. Some of the old timmers are not so happy though haha.
@@RobMoses I haven't competed in many years, so I'm sure I missed those changes. Last time was 2005. I hear the Okanagan Valley has become the new wine country.
Shout out to garbage lol Nice vlog mate! Awesome vintage stuff! Those murals looked sick!
Haha thanks man! Glad you liked the video. And ya those murals are so good hey!
Bravooo for the very good video thanksss 🙏🙏👍👍💛
Thank you very much! I appreciate the nice comment.
@@RobMoses what 24mm for thé Nikon 801 please? Thanksss and pellicule black and white for take photos who keeps mémoire in life ? Thankss
Great looking camera Rob. Never had any Nikons before, but if I had some nice Nikon lenses, I would certainly try out this camera. Another fun and informational video. Hope to get back to B.C. some day again as I only live a half hour or so away from Creston.👍👍
Thanks Terry! Ya you should come up before the snow fly’s. Borders are open again!
Hi. I liked the video. Great camera. I have had mine for a while. Paid about $90.00 for it. It's well built, reliable and it looks new. Here in the United States, it is called the '' N90S ''. Again, great camera. It should last you a very long time. Enjoy it.
Thanks man! Yes I really do love that camera. Just the look of it is so unique and it feels so good in the hand.
Hi Rob, just catching up on some of your Videos. You make me question if i should be doing camera reviews!, to be honest i would struggle putting them together. as it's not the gear but the Art that inspires me, I am in awe of your presentation skills, Welcome Back, you are such a video talent!
Thank you so much for that nice comment Tony! I would love to see one of your camera reviews. 😀 It’s good to be back.
Very good presentation. I like such a review 👍
Thank you so much! :)
Actually, G lens, pressing the Ps (variable program) in any mode overrides S & P or you can select program scene modes. I like Po (portrait) or I’m always f2.8. But variable program means you can rotate the command dial to shift it. Other P modes can fix variable aperture, depending on your scene. Even in TTL flash, r-E (portrait with redeye reduction)
Bravo!
Thanks buddy!
Awesome canera still. I tried that & the older F-801. Both reliable for 90s tech older then us. Lol.
Haha absolutely!
Awesome re-visit. U got me to get mine out & clean it (the data back was sticky). But I lost the battery holder using a grip so I had to but another just for it but it’s worth it for $25. But I can use the grip for now
i missed that one sir
Oh you should get one! They are awesome. 😀
Thank you for the video! Wanted your opinion on this: recently got a nikon n90s, and also own a d3400. Thinking of getting a 50mm 1.8 lens, but not sure if I shld get a D or G version. G would fit my 3400 perfectly, but would only be half compatible with n90s. Vice versa for D version. What do you think? Will G or D make more sense, or is there any other lens I should consider?
I would get the G version, I have both and the G is definitely better (it's a little big, but it's better). The G will work with your N90S. Watch the video again from 3:11 and I explain how to use your G lens with the camera. If you have any more questions let me know.
Talk to me man. What’s the pick between the F90x or the Minolta 800si ? Or would another camera mid range 90s camera take its place?
As much as I love the 800si I gotta say the F90X. Even just for the styling alone. For some reasons I just love the look and feel of that camera. it's unique and I like that. Of course it is a very capable machine also and there isn't much it cant do. With that said, if you can get to gather a little extra cash I'd say the ultimate 90's photo machine is the Minolta a9! I got one and I love it! I'm going to make a video about it in the spring.
@@RobMoses hmm very interesting, thanks for the insight 🙏 we’re I live the Minolta a9 is around the same price as a Nikon F5 or canon n1 ….. would you pick the a9 over those cameras? Sorry for so many questions 😅🙈
Which camera and lens did you use to make this video when your face is in the frame ?
Those were just with my iPhone with an app called DoubleTake.
Let’s go Oilers! Lol
Haha you know it buddy!
Get yourself a mb10 battery base
Sorry I missed your comment Paul. But ya if I ever see one I"ll grab it and give it a go.