Classic SLR film cameras
A Nikon F made in 1964, and a Pentax Spotmatic SPII, introduced in 1971.
The Nikon (including the lens) weighs in at 1006g. And it would be even heavier fitted with the Nikon T Photomic prism finder on top. The Pentax plus Takumar lens weighs 885g. Unlike the Nikon, the top prism finder doesn't detach.
Back in the day, I always enjoyed using this Spotmatic. A beautifully engineered and reasonably small SLR, with excellent lenses. Good reasons for the camera being the top selling SLR world-wide at the time, plus it was less expensive than the F. But I think I'd have enjoyed the Nikon just as much. It has such a solid workmanlike feel.
Classic SLR film cameras
A Nikon F made in 1964, and a Pentax Spotmatic SPII, introduced in 1971.
The Nikon (including the lens) weighs in at 1006g. And it would be even heavier fitted with the Nikon T Photomic prism finder on top. The Pentax plus Takumar lens weighs 885g. Unlike the Nikon, the top prism finder doesn't detach.
Back in the day, I always enjoyed using this Spotmatic. A beautifully engineered and reasonably small SLR, with excellent lenses. Good reasons for the camera being the top selling SLR world-wide at the time, plus it was less expensive than the F. But I think I'd have enjoyed the Nikon just as much. It has such a solid workmanlike feel.