Nikon Pronea S

I bought this camera because it appeared to offer a lot of features for my money. So far, the expense has been justified because of the wonderful prints I have received back from the development labs. The cost was a mere 150 pounds, for a camera which gets the best of both the SLR and APS worlds. For those who are not in the know: SLR is Single Lens Reflex. What you see through the view finder is exactly what you get in the frame because, thanks to a mirror, you are looking directly through the lens. APS is a relatively new type of film. The main advantages are: i) the films are smaller, and ... more

I was looking for a compact, light and reliable reflex camera and I settled for Nikon’s Pronea S APS. One big advantage is that all lenses of the Nikon series ( especially the AF )can be used for this camera. The standard lens is excellent also ( 20 – 60 mm ). In case you are looking for a good zoom lens, I would recommend the 60 – 180 mm. Advantages of Pronea S: Fast autofocus Good, bright flash Easy to use All the buttons that work the functions have been well-arranged Has a remote control Has many pre-set lighting programmes Disadvantages: Has no “continuous mode” function It is quite a ... more