What is a good back-up body for an F4?
A. Two good choices are the F3, the 8008/s, and the 6006. The F3 shares the basic “F” model features with the F4, including 100% viewfinder, DOF preview, and MLU, and has all the “F” model quality one is used to with the F4. Liabilities include a less sophisticated TTL flash setup and a narrower range of shutter speeds. The 6006 is smaller, lighter, has built-in flash, has an AF system comparable to the F4, and best of all also takes a screw-in cable release just like the F4. The 8008s model has the same AF module as the F4, has DOF Preview, and multiple exposure built into the body, and 1/8000 shutter speed. It also takes exposures up to 30 seconds. But it requires an electronic shutter release for remote picture taking. However, if you want to use the 8008s and not buy an electronic cable release, get Nikon Accessory MR 3, which is a screw-in cable release socket that fits into a socket on the 8008/s body on the front and permits use of a cable release with the 8008/s. Go to Contents
