The Best Film Camera Ever Made 📸

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The passage of time has not been kind to the Nikon F4. At the time of its release, it was a modern superstar, highly sought after, and bristling with modern advancements. It truly bridged the gap between classic manual-focus SLRs and modern autofocusing and advanced metering, flagship cameras.

Therefore, contrary to the general consensus among photographers, Chris Niccolls believes the Nikon F4 is good. He went to San Francisco to tell you why.

See Chris's Nikon F4 photos: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/19/this-is-the-greatest-film-camera-ever-made-and-none-of-you-agree/

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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Chris and the Nikon F4: A History
4:28 - Sample Images
6:38 - Acquiring An F4
8:06 - Shutter
10:51 - Clickety Clacks
11:46 - Controls
15:47 - Lens Compatibility
17:17 - Justice for the F4!