kxl
Social Documentary
No, not that at all... I think your thread started out as an honest A versus B, then skewed towards a defense of the FE2.
dave lackey
Veteran
Intermission time...:angel:
On a recent roll (I must apologize for the mundane motifs because it is rare for me to get out of the house), I was pleased with low-light performance of the FE2 and expired Legacy Pro 400 film.
So, yeah, I am still loving the first Nikon bodies I started out with!
On a recent roll (I must apologize for the mundane motifs because it is rare for me to get out of the house), I was pleased with low-light performance of the FE2 and expired Legacy Pro 400 film.
So, yeah, I am still loving the first Nikon bodies I started out with!
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kxl
Social Documentary
LOL :angel:
colyn
ישו משיח
I personally in no way have even thought about defending the FE2. I have shot a single roll through the one I did not even want but had to take it to get what I was after.
As with all of my other cameras (even the non-Nikon models) it did a reasonably good job but it's on the chopping block as of this evening when it gets posted to eBay..
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
I would guess that there were many, many more FE2s produced, given that they pre-date digital SLRs, so perhaps scarcity has something to do with it.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
So why are you so concerned about it?
The main reason for the FM3a being much more expensive is that it is the last of the line of the classic Nikon FM/FE series bodies, made until only a few years ago, and that it is highly desirable. All FE/FE2s are now 25+ years old; FM3a bodies were made from 2001 to 2006, significantly younger—worth the price premium to a lot of people.
But if you don't care for auto exposure, just get an FM2n, an F2, or an F. (My current chrome F plain prism was given to me, and the complete overhaul it needed cost me $230: a bargain.)
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colyn
ישו משיח
I'm not going to argue with you so don't try....
Flat Twin
Film Shooter
What a strange thread with a very pointless argument going on. I think this could be the reason that I don't look at RFF that much anymore...
Simon
Simon
Godfrey
somewhat colored
+1
No intent to argue here. I'm was just curious that someone who had no interest in the features of a camera—that ones that make it desirable to many—would be concerned enough to start a thread wondering why it is priced as it is.
But, eh? No problem to me. Chatter on.
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colyn
ישו משיח
OK here's the deal. I have noticed several times while going through Nikon camera auctions on eBay that the FM3a consistently goes for much higher than any of the FM/FE variations and since I have never laid eyes on this particular model and the other variants go for much less I was simply wondering why the price difference. When I posed the question here I was in no way bashing or attempting to start an argument but at least one person took issue with my question..
I think some people just want to stir up trouble so they read into a post what is not there..
As I have stated which has apparently insulted some I'm not interested in this model or any other auto model so this was simply a question of curiosity.
You can be curious about something even though you are not interested in it..
Godfrey
somewhat colored
kshapero
South Florida Man
I have both. BTW can you still get a good CLA on an FE2? New life for an old horse.
Robert Lai
Well-known
I remember attending a Nikon Photo School event in Rochester, NY in 2001. Nikon was showing off their latest cameras, including the FM3a and the latest digital D1 and D100. The crowds around the digital Nikons was incredibly thick. On the other hand, there was no one but me looking at the FM3a. It was light and cute, but I had my F3 already, so I didn't think about buying it. I had no interest (and still don't) in the digital SLRs.
I regret not looking into the FM3a further, but I'm happy I didn't spend $5000 on a D1.
I regret not looking into the FM3a further, but I'm happy I didn't spend $5000 on a D1.
mfogiel
Veteran
Yes, you are missing something. I had an FE2, and then one day the shutter died. I was told it would cost more to repair it than to buy another body in good condition. My FM3A's continue to live on in the meantime. Frankly, I think the F3 is much more reliable, if you need to stick to electronic only bodies.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Would it may wrong to hijack this thread and throw out 3 cheers for the Nikon FM2?
?
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Would it may wrong to hijack this thread and throw out 3 cheers for the Nikon FM2
Huzzah, huzzah, huzzah! ;-)
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kshapero
South Florida Man
Thanks I feel so much better
colyn
ישו משיח
Would it may wrong to hijack this thread and throw out 3 cheers for the Nikon FM2
Only if you can hammer a 16 penny nail with it....
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Would it may wrong to hijack this thread and throw out 3 cheers for the Nikon FM2
Thanks I feel so much better
I always liked the FM2n, and have often been ready to punch the button on a nice clean one. And I'm shooting a bit more film again lately.
But then I stop and think... Really love my 1960 F, really enjoy shooting with my recently acquired F6. Is there any real reason to buy another Nikon film body other than Magpie Syndrome...? No; I'd rather put the money into other endeavors and enjoy the memory of my past FM2n cameras.
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kxl
Social Documentary
If the 'insulted' comment was directed at me, rest assured that none was taken. And as for the FM2N I'm all for it. It's the one that I currently own.