David_Manning
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A test shot with the 28/2.8 Nikkor:
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Great pix, great camera!
I always liked the metering readout in the FM2 better, but the aperture priority AE in the FE2 was too good to pass up. Used both for almost 20 years. Almost bought another last year.. But a black F dropped into my hands for nothing.
Too many nice cameras out there. Nostalgia can only rationalize so many.
I always liked the metering readout in the FM2 better, but the aperture priority AE in the FE2 was too good to pass up. Used both for almost 20 years. Almost bought another last year.. But a black F dropped into my hands for nothing.
Too many nice cameras out there. Nostalgia can only rationalize so many.
Vics
Veteran
That 28 looks wonderful! It's the only gap in m,y Nikon "moderate lens" line-up. 24- -35-50,55-85-105. I've always thouight I'd like a 28.
semilog
curmudgeonly optimist
1/250 flash sync and TTL metering are nice, too.
The M6 TTL never appealed because of its molasses-like sync speed.
The FE2 makes daylight fill *so* easy.
M. Prelinger, who went on to co-found the Prelinger Library.
FE2, 85/2 AIS, SB-15 bounced off an index card, Plus-X, D-76.
The M6 TTL never appealed because of its molasses-like sync speed.
The FE2 makes daylight fill *so* easy.
M. Prelinger, who went on to co-found the Prelinger Library.
FE2, 85/2 AIS, SB-15 bounced off an index card, Plus-X, D-76.
funkydog
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The wind lever sticks out in shooting mode so holding the camera in the hand with the thumb against the wind lever feels natural and comfortable, like a Leica Thumbie. FWIW doing that often will eventually jam the shutter. Good thing it's a quick fix by repair guys requiring only the removal of the bottom cover. The FM/FE series have had reliable shutters.
The FE2 is a very nice camera, I didn't keep mine for very long because I still have a FM that does everything that I want from a film Nikon.
The FE2 is a very nice camera, I didn't keep mine for very long because I still have a FM that does everything that I want from a film Nikon.
Why would you have thought it wouldn't work great?
David_Manning
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Funkydog...thanks for the info. The winding lever IS a natural place to rest my thumb. I'll have to watch that.
Jsrockit...it's just a 30-year old camera. I haven't even replaced foam seals. I just shot out of the box. I'm actually really impressed.
Jsrockit...it's just a 30-year old camera. I haven't even replaced foam seals. I just shot out of the box. I'm actually really impressed.
rbsinto
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But of course.
It's a Nikon.
I have and use F, F2, FA, FM, SP and two S3 bodies that were all purchased or acquired used long after their production runs finished, and every one worked as you said, "out of the box".
semilog
curmudgeonly optimist
^--- Yup. Puts Leica "quality" in perspective. A lot of the old Canons are just as good.
David_Manning
Well-known
The scratches are my own problem, however...I'm still amazed.
stupid leica
i don't shoot rf
I love my FE2's. I have three of them. One bone-stock bought LNIB off ebay for a steal. One beater that i call "The FE$49" after its price. One that i've had for many years that is currently in need of repair.
I am of the firm belief that it's the best film SLR at any price.
I am of the firm belief that it's the best film SLR at any price.
Disappointed_Horse
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DNG
Film Friendly
One of the Great Nikon SLRs.
I have an FE (I needed the Ai.Non-Ai switch), and my favorite lens is the Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AiS... almost "0" distortion! And the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AiS.
(the FE in Auto mode can reach 1/4000, but, it won't be accurate..that's why Nikon didn't place those speeds on the dial. The shutter couldn't be adjusted to ISO standards above 1/1000s. The FE2 fixed that with a new shutter).
w/ 24mm HP5
Around Monument Circle 4-24-2012 by Peter Arbib, on Flickr
Monument Circle, Indianapolis, 7-5-2012 by Peter Arbib, on Flickr
I have an FE (I needed the Ai.Non-Ai switch), and my favorite lens is the Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AiS... almost "0" distortion! And the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AiS.
(the FE in Auto mode can reach 1/4000, but, it won't be accurate..that's why Nikon didn't place those speeds on the dial. The shutter couldn't be adjusted to ISO standards above 1/1000s. The FE2 fixed that with a new shutter).
w/ 24mm HP5
Around Monument Circle 4-24-2012 by Peter Arbib, on Flickr
Monument Circle, Indianapolis, 7-5-2012 by Peter Arbib, on Flickr
Vics
Veteran
I think those Nikkors really offer great flare control. Mine are all old ('60s-'70s) and they just do a great job in really bright conditions like this. Great picture, David!The scratches are my own problem, however...I'm still amazed.
David_Manning
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Thanks guys. Some really great examples of FE2 Nikon/Nikkor shots there.
I do believe they are tough "world" cameras.
I do believe they are tough "world" cameras.
charjohncarter
Veteran
David, can you enlarge 35mm film on your 8x10 enlarger? Have fun with your new body and lenses, so far the shots look great. I recently bought an unknown body for $6.73 minus shipping on the auction site. I have really been enjoying it. For once, I wrote down what I wanted in a SLR body and then went looking.
charjohncarter
Veteran
If you send film out for development, I've had many rolls that have been machine scratched.
alistair.o
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During the Summer 2011 riots .
New Street. Birmingham. UK
Nikon FE2 - F35mm F2
If I have posted this before i.e. before my wheels came off, I apologise.
New Street. Birmingham. UK
Nikon FE2 - F35mm F2
If I have posted this before i.e. before my wheels came off, I apologise.
David_Manning
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John,
Yeah...I get scratched film from some machine process places. I always TRY to send a test roll to a lab to see what condition it's in when it returns. The problem, of course, is that a lab can scratch--or not--on different days depending on who's handling the film (as opposed to just bad equipment). It's very disappointing.
A few rolls are my own fault, and I'm trying to figure what the heck happened. I can't see the scratches, so I'm wondering if they're drying marks...I use a rubber film squeegee and "zip" it twice down the film. Maybe I need to just do it once, slower, etc.
Yeah...I get scratched film from some machine process places. I always TRY to send a test roll to a lab to see what condition it's in when it returns. The problem, of course, is that a lab can scratch--or not--on different days depending on who's handling the film (as opposed to just bad equipment). It's very disappointing.
A few rolls are my own fault, and I'm trying to figure what the heck happened. I can't see the scratches, so I'm wondering if they're drying marks...I use a rubber film squeegee and "zip" it twice down the film. Maybe I need to just do it once, slower, etc.