Nikon Pronea S Film Camera

Pros: Lightweight, easy to use, SLR, APS format, built in flash
Cons: APS format, no fast shooting mode

I bought the Nikon Pronea S because I wanted the convenience of an APS camera with the quality of an SLR camera. Nikon's Pronea S fit this bill fairly well. The pros for this camera is that the pronea is a full SLR camera. It can take on most of the ...

Pros: APS, Price, Great Photos
Cons: hard to find parts, discontinued by Nikon

I bought my Nikon Pronea S during a sale at Wolfe Camera. I was drawn by the ease and convince of the APS system. I enjoy being able to keep the negatives in the canister and have the contact sheet for easy reference.
Another big bonus is the fact...

Pros: Lightweight, easy to use, convenient APS format, can use all Nikkor lenses
Cons: Limited film choices, grainy enlargements

Right now this camera is the best SLR bargain out there. Because it has been discontinued you can pick it up at some national camera chains for less than $150. If you get it I recommend that you find the 60-180 telephoto lense before they are all gone...

Pros: Easy to take excellent photos in nearly any condition, variety of picture modes
Cons: No longer being produced, some functions difficult to access through LCD screen, not water-resistant

I first acquired this camera through some sort of special purchase at Ritzcamera.com, and for a little over $300, i got the camera body, 60-120mm lens, and a cool looking Nikon strap. When one first examines the camera, the thing that stands out most is...

Pros: Perfectly exposed pictures, even under tricky lighting situations. Mid-roll change. Three print formats
Cons: Expensive film processing, No hot shoe

Update 5/25/02
I noticed that the price of the Pronea has gone up dramatically and is difficult (impossible?) to find for the $149 price that was widely available during Christmas 2001.

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The Nikon Pronea S has a...

Pros: Light, small, Nikon quality, can use other Nikon equipment, APS format
Cons: No manual option, only one auto focus point, no hot shoe.

I bought this camera last July and I am really thrilled over what it can do. I have used a 35 mm SLR since 1974 and , as usual, the frequency of taking pictures varies over the time. The purchase of my last 35 mm SLR dates back to 1980 and at the end I ...

Pros: Nice style.
Cons: Low picture quality for $350.

The picture quality is not as fancy as the camera's style. At my purchase price of $350, a few 35mm SLR can be considered.

My conclusion is that, you either go for APS (Elph 2) or SLR (N-series), but not both. This one has the shortcomings of...

Pros: Powerful features; Easy to use; Automatic or manual operation
Cons: Viewfinder doesn't mask based on format choosen.

I had an Olympus point-and-shoot APS and was fairly happy. But the desire to step up to a "real" camera was overpowering. After much research I selected the Nikon Pronea 6i, based on the manufacturer's reputation, recommendations from a friend who's in...

Pros: Great, crystal clear pics. Easy to use & great macro.
Cons: Have to manually open flash & can't attach external flash

We originally got the comprable Canon APS and ended up returning it for this camera. I was really disapointed with the pictures from the Canon (taken on a trip across the country, over half didn't come out). We got this camera in September 2000 and...

Pros: Good photos and easy to use
Cons: Pricey to develop APS film, hard to find a good APS processing lab

I was looking for a camera that would allow me to do the following: 1) Shoot panoramic and standard prints on the same roll, 2) point and shoot and 3) allow me to drop in a film cassette and start taking pictures.

I have had the Camera for...

Pros: Um.. It makes a great gift for that relative that you don't like.
Cons: Grainy prints! No Nikon quality here. Plasticy construction. Stick to 35mm.

I just want to say that I don't care if you give me a bad recommendation on this review. The guys who write the negative reviews generaly get the negative recommendations. I just tell it how it is, and the truth sometimes hurts. I am not going...

Pros: Versatility, SLR viewing, light weight, quality.
Cons: No hot shoe, limitations of 28 mm format

I purchased this camera as an alternative to my digital camera, which I did not want to lug to Europe. I shot 10 rolls while traveling abroad, and had no difficulty purchasing APS film. My local processor scanned the images to disc. The 200 ASA film...

Pros: easy to use, fun to experiment with
Cons: haven't found any cons yet!

I was given this camera for my 18th birthday to use all through my gap year, ie for safaris in Africa and travelling around Austrailia, and I don't think another camera could have been more perfect. It is so easy to use, loading films by just dropping...

Pros: Pros: Looks great, chunky and nice to hold, great exposure system, autofocus, features, built like a Nikon, good optics, plastic mounts on lenses, APS features, auto labs get better pics from APS because there's so much info in the film.
Cons: Cons: Slow to access functions because of menu system, self-timer doesn't beep so you can't tell it's going, not a great range of film available for APS.

A nice piece of kit all round.

Why have I put plastic lens mounts as a plus? Well I dropped the 60-180 the other day and because it's so light there's not a mark on it. Changed my mind about the plastic on the spot.

Some of the...

Pros: Tons of features, excellent exposures
Cons: No DOF preview

The interface on the Pronea is not intuitive, but once you take a few minutes to read the manual it's easy. I've found the Pronea 6i to be incredibly easy to use, and the pictures are always of extremely high technical quality. That's one less thing to...