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Nikon FE
User Reviews and Specs | Submitted by Baggles, Jan 14 2014 09:26 AM | Last updated Jan 14 2014 09:26 AM
The Nikon FE is a joy to use. As soon as you pick one up, you immediately notice the quality of construction that is not present in today's models. This camera was (in the late 70's) sold as an advanced model for amateurs, but also used by pros.
It's release followed that of the mechanical FM, but unlike that camera, it is mostly electronic and operated by two watch batteries that power the meter. I understand these batteries last for years. I've had mine for about six months and I am yet to change mine. But even then, should your batteries die (they shouldn't, there is a battery warning light to warn when they are low) there are two mechanical speeds that allow the camera to operate without batteries. M90 (1/90s) and bulb, which is perfect for long exposures at night...startrails and the like.
It has an auto mode, which is what we would call 'aperture priority' today. Set this on the speed dial and then select your preferred aperture (on the lens, not with a dial) and you get brilliant exposures every time. It has an exposure lock(push the self timer to the lens) and a simple yet effective way of viewing exposure with a dual needle system. There is also the option to use exposure compensation (to +/-2) and select ISOs from 25 to 3200.
By the real beauty of this camera is its simplicity and because of it you are taken back to pure photography. There is no need to worry about which button does what, the exposure setting...white balance etc, just set the exposure, focus and click. And the fact that you can get these for under $100/£100, means this is the cheapest way into ful frame photography. Simply put, this is the film version of the Df, but without the frippery.
In short, the FE is a superb camera that I want to use all the time.
- lancer233 and nikonFILMuser like this
GENERAL: | |
List Price (USA): | $330 |
In Production: | No |
Launch Date: | January 1978 |
Year Discontinued: | 1983 |
IMAGE CAPTURE: | |
Format: | FX (Full-Frame) |
Sensor Type: | Film |
Low-Pass Filter: | No |
Min. ISO: | 50 |
Max. ISO: | 3200 |
Dust Removal Support: | Yes |
Shooting Modes: | Aperture Priority (A), Manual (M), Bulb (B) |
PERFORMANCE: | |
Minimum Shutter Speed (s): | 8 |
Maximum Shutter Speed (s): | 1/1000 |
Max. Burst (FPS): | 1 |
VIEWFINDER & LCD: | |
Live View Mode: | Yes |
Viewfinder Type: | Pentaprism |
METERING: | |
Exposure Compensation Range (EV): | -2 to 2 |
Exposure Compensation Steps: | 1/3EV |
AUTOFOCUS: | |
Primary AF Type: | N/A |
Live View Autofocus: | Contrast Detect |
VIDEO: | |
Movie Mode: | No |
Built-In Microphone: | N/A |
FLASH: | |
Built-In Flash: | No |
Flash Sync Speed (s): | 1/125 |
Hotshoe: | Yes |
BODY: | |
Mount Type: | Nikon F Mount |
Number of Media Slots: | 1 |
Battery Grip: | No |
Weather Sealing: | No |
Available Colors: | Black, Silver |
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