[APML] Nikon F3T and f/2.8 180ED

["Eric Z. Beard" <ericzbeard@yahoo.com>]

Hi everyone,

Well, I got everything all set up last night under clear skies, sat down for my
first exposure of the evening with my "trusty" old OM-1 and... crunch.  The
film advance mechanism is broke.  I consulted a professional at my camera shop,
and his expert opinion was that it was, um, broke.

So, my decision to move to Nikon so I can share lenses with the wife was
accelerated.  I decided to buy a used F3T, I hope it was the right choice.  I
also convinced my wife that a great lens for us to "share" would be a used
Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED.  I've heard so many great things about this lens, I
can't wait to try it out.

I'd greatly appreciate any tips from F3 owners.. like what's the deal with the
"T" setting?  Is it purely mechanical?  Is flicking it over to B or X the only
way to release the shutter? (I don't have the manual, unfortunately)

And 180ED owners.. is it good wide open?  Or is f/4 a better choice?  I do a
fair amount of daytime photography too, so I was considering a teleconverter..
how is it with a 2x?

Thanks!

EZB

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Eric Z. Beard
http://www.honeydewphoto.com/eric
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