C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Nikon F-501 (1986, sold as **N2020** in North America) was Nikon's first mainstream autofocus SLR, responding to the Minolta Maxxum 7000 (1985). F-mount with new **AF lens compatibility** — Nikkor AF lenses (1986+) autofocus on the F-501; AI/AI-S manual lenses mount in manual focus. Polycarbonate body, electronic vertical metal shutter to 1/2000s, programmed AE plus aperture priority and manual.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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About this camera
Nikon's first mainstream autofocus SLR. 1986 response to the Minolta Maxxum 7000 — F-mount AF launch.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | Nikon F (AF Nikkor for AF; AI/AI-S manual focus) |
| Years | 1986–1990 |
| Shutter | 1s – 1/2000s, electronic vertical metal |
| Flash sync | 1/125s |
| Meter | TTL center-weighted SPD |
| AF | Single-point |
| Modes | P, A, M |
| Weight | 695 g |
| Battery | 4× AAA |
Released 1986 as Nikon's AF launch response. Production ran 4 years until 1990 when the F4 (1988, pro AF) and F-801 (1988, prosumer AF) replaced it. The F-501 marked Nikon's commitment to AF after years of the F-301 (1985, autofocus-capable but slow).
For 2026 buyers, the F-501 is one of the cheapest entry points to Nikon AF. Used at $50–150. F-mount means access to all AF, AF-D Nikkors and manual AI/AI-S Nikkors. Trade-off: 1986-era AF is slow; plastic feel; AAA batteries.
F-mount: AF Nikkor (1986+) for autofocus; AI/AI-S manual lenses meter directly. AF-S lenses mount but won't autofocus on this body (need motor in body).
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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