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1. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 08:46 AM Monday 17 September, 2007

Hello NaM: Yes, your old Nikon lenses will fit on current Nikon digital cameras. If your lenses are "AI" or later series (beginning in 1977) they can be mounted on all Nikon DSLRs; in the lower series models, your light meter will not function so you have only meterless manual mode. The automatic diaphragm function still works.

You can also use your old Nikon lenses with an adapter on Canon and Olympus (and I think also on Sony) DSLR cameras. In these cases, the light meter does work and you have metered manual and aperture priority auto modes available; but the automatic diaphragm does not function, so the viewfinder darkens as you stop the lens down. These cameras with adapters accept ALL manual focus Nikon mount lenses, including the old, pre-1977 Non-AI series.

Personally, I do not mind losing the auto diaphragm, and I like still having the light meter and auto modes available. I use Nikon (mostly Non-AI from the 1960s) lenses on a Canon DSLR with an inexpensive adapter.

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2. From : NaM (nomail@QQ.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:20 PM Sunday 16 September, 2007

I am from China. Is there a way to use the old Nikon lens with the new digital cameras ? mine is 30 years old.

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3. From : Keith Sage (cooljerk0111@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 05:23 AM Tuesday 11 September, 2007

I am using lens inc for my information thanks again. Keith.

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4. From : keith sage (cooljerk0111@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 05:13 AM Tuesday 11 September, 2007

To all who have responded...Thank you, I am greatful for all of your input..I am sure I will be back asking questions...
What I realy need is a manual for the N2020, I went to Ebay and most looked like they searved duty in the bathroom, they are a mess, and they look like they are falling appart.
I still like the camera and plan to get better..
Thanks again, Keith.

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5. From : Donald (donbother@ans.com)
Url : http://
Date : 09:56 PM Monday 10 September, 2007

Keith, I have just found this lens site while searching for info on my old 20-35mm AFD, may be this would help you a little too:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF3580mm/index.htm
it is your zoom lens, I guess.

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6. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://www.lensinc.net/manuals/Nikon_N2020L.pdf
Date : 08:13 AM Monday 10 September, 2007

Hi Keith!

Here's a link to an instruction manual: http://www.lensinc.net/manuals/Nikon_N2020L.pdf

The P-Dual setting is best to start out with.... once you've read the manual you can experiment with the other settings and learn more about photography if you like. In P-DUAL, basically the camera decides everything for you.

The ISO 200 film you're using is a good choice. If you want to shoot indoors without flash, you might want to try a faster speed film (ISO 400 or higher). With faster films, your pictures will be grainier and may have less intense colors, but you don't need as much light.

If you do want to shoot a lot indoors in low light, you might want to look for an AF 50mm f/1.8 lens, which lets in about 5 times as much light as your zoom; they're not very expensive. For normal use, though, your zoom is probably fine.

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7. From : Keith Sage (cooljerk0111@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:46 AM Sunday 09 September, 2007

If I am using my N2020 in auto-mode should I have my setting at
A,P-DUAL,P,P-HI...what do they meen? and when should I use this option and what type of film should I use? I have been using KODAK GOLD ISO-200 with my setting at P-DUAL. As of why I am asking these questions I dont have a Manual, one of my friends has a pawn shop and I was given this camera..I have my apeture at 22. My lens is a
AF NIKKOR 35-80 1:4-5.56D so far the quality is awsome and I realy like the quality of my photos

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8. From : Keith Sage (cooljerk0111@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:12 AM Sunday 09 September, 2007

I have a N2020 I love it! my photos are like post cards, a friend of mine from my local pawn shop gave me it with a 35x 80 AF NIKOR lens next week I will pick up a 300MM NIKOR lens I will be shooting wildlife, what is the best all around film should I use?

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9. From : Jim (noreply@nikondxxx.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:52 PM Saturday 08 September, 2007

This Q was asked at the DLSR board. I have answered and so, just copy and pasted the A here too.

Q:- "i used to set @ 22". Nikon G-Nikkor will auto set the lens aperture to f/22 or f/32 for P (Programmed AE), S (Shutter Priority AE) - it depends on the individual lens minimum aperture but most mid price zoom lenses usually has f/22 So, I am not too sure what mode (P, A, S or M) you are using. Unless you know what you are doing (by gaining maximum depth of field) and you set the aperture to f/22 but that is NOT always the best idea to do so as shutter speed will drop to very slow for hand held shooting. There is NO rule what is the best aperture to use in taking a picture. Aperture affects depth of field and if permissible, depends on what degree of DOF you like to achieve and set the aperture accordingly based on usable shutter speed for handheld or use a steady support. BOTH Shutter speed and Aperture will have an direct effect on the picture: read this simple article (with some info on the DOF) by leo at:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/apershutter/index.htm

REGARDLESS it is film or digital, SLR or P&S camera (nikon, canon, olymous, LEica or minolta..), the basic equation is the same:

Aperture Value (on the lens section) | Shutter Speed (Camera section) = Exposure

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10. From : anil (aniltg_99@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 03:58 AM Saturday 08 September, 2007

how can i adjust shutter speed, which is the good lens aparture setting, i used to set @ 22, i use nikom d40 cam DSLR pls reply

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