My camera s loaded with film, its golden hour, and im shooting a classic 35mm film slr, the nikon fm. In 1978, the new nikon fe replaced the earlier nikon elw and el2. Kodak portra 160 35mm film photography is where i started. Youll find new or used products in nikon film cameras on ebay. The camera is in excellent condition and has a 90 day warranty.
The fa is the only camera on earth that can give program auto exposure along with matrix metering with all ai and ais manualfocus lenses. The fm10 is a film based, manual slr camera that uses 35mm film. Mar 31, 2020 the pentax k 35mm slr is one of photographys greatest, most popular and longestlived cameras. Used nikon fe 35mm film slr manual focus camera body. Our 10 favorite film cameras of all time shutterbug. I also take a dslr with me to but i love the quality and feel of 35mm film, and it takes a great picture. It was aimed at the lowerend of the amateur autofocus slr market the f50 features autofocus, throughthelens light metering and various programs ranging from manual operation to a highlyautomated point and shoot mode. Film cameras to digital customising classic old cameras. It should if youve been reading the site for a while. Nikon fe 35mm slr film camera black japan 3722719 spares. It has a new meter display for easier metered manual and the ability to make slow flash exposures. Nikon fe 35mm slr film camera body only for sale online ebay. An slr, or single lens reflex, means that a mirror and prism system lets you see exactly what you are shooting.
Proven, accurate and versatile, this center weighted meter will guide you in taking photos with excellent exposure. Upon removing the sensor from the sony nex the first job is to reduce the width of the underlying glass over the actual sensor. If you mean allenby street in tel aviv its the only allenby i know in israel, then there are just two camera shops there. Think of the x570 as an upgraded x700 for even less money. Although many of the concepts had already been introduced elsewhere, it was revolutionary in that it was the first to combine them all in one camera. Electronic shutter with two mechanical backup speeds, mechanical advance lever. When youre ready to take the dive into film photography, or perfect the skills youve been working on, a solid 35mm slr with interchangeable lenses is absolutely imperative. Resting at about 45 degrees from the film, the mirror behind the. Buy and sell used nikon film cameras at keh camera. You need to be able to slip a filter holder up behind the slr mirror against the shutter frame. I also take a dslr with me to but i love the quality and feel of 35mm film, and it.
My alltime favorite usercollectible, the m3 was introduced in 1954 and widely hailed as. Nikon slr film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Bring the world into frame on the iconic nikon fe 35mm film slr camera. Nov 15, 2019 when it comes to old 35mm slr cameras, there are really no shortage of options. The fe is considered by nikon expert ken rockwell to be one of the best manual focus cameras ever made check out his website under recommended cameras real cameras nikon fe and the fact that there are still so many being used daily is a testament to its ruggedness and reliability.
A lot of people believe the f2 to be the ultimate mechanical camera. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. I used to sell this camera back in the heyday of the film slr, though i havent owned one in ye ars. The nikon fe is noted as one of the most exceptional slr film cameras ever made. Unlike other slr and dslr cameras, the k is simple and has little to no learning curve.
Have fun with night photography or creating double exposures and. I still shoot film 6 best 35mm film cameras for beginners. Nikon fe 35mm camera body, chrome used 35mm film cameras. Dan domme is a film photography enthusiast and phd student in the acoustics department of penn state. Nikon fe slr chrome film camera kit with nikon nikkor lens, read used description for lens specification. Make offer nikon black fe 35mm slr film camera w series e 3672mm f3. Resting at about 45 degrees from the film, the mirror behind the lens reflects images directly into the viewfinder. Many other high end 35mm slr cameras will be suitable. Nikon fe black 35mm film camera lezot camera sales and. Shop by model such as nikon fe, nikon f3, nikon f2. The nikon f camera, introduced in april 1959, was nikons first slr camera. The nikon fe is a midrange 35mm film slr camera developed in the late 1970s to replace the nikon elw and el2 bodies.
The fe 2 has a fast 14000 shutter with a high 1250th sync, a 1250th dead battery speed, all in a compact body with ttl flash and interchangeable screens. It was produced until october 1973 and was replaced by the nikon f2. Get the best deal for nikon vintage 35mm cameras from the largest online selection at. May 11, 2018 my cameras loaded with film, its golden hour, and im shooting a classic 35mm film slr, the nikon fm. It was aimed at the lowerend of the amateur autofocus slr market. For many photographers, the nikon fe or fe2 film camera was their introduction to film equipment. This camera is fully functional, and is ready to provide another lifetime of fantastic photos. The fe uses a metalbladed, verticaltravel focal plane shutter with a speed range of 8 to 1 second, plus. Nikon fe 35mm film slr camera in black with 3570mm zoom. The nikon fm is all the 35mm film camera you really need.
The nikon fe is an advanced semiprofessional level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, singlelens reflex slr camera. The fe2 is a great camera, if youre looking for a prime 35mm slr. When it comes to old 35mm slr cameras, there are really no shortage of options. Even with its straightforward design, youll still benefit from the clarity of the single lens reflex. Dan ks top 10 manual film slrs japan camera hunter. The camera is equipped with an electronicallycontrolled, verticaltravel focalplane shutter with speeds from 8 seconds to 1 second, a mechanical backup speed of 190 second, and b ulb for long exposure. Nikon black fe 35mm slr film camera w series e 3672mm f3.
Learn all about this classic slr film camera, including its features, lenses, and more. Convert 35mm slr film camera to digital instructables. But as soon as i took some photos with the nikon fe, i actually felt like i was a photographer with a real tool in my hands. The fe is an advanced, enthusiast level, fmount, 35mm film slr. Minolta x570x500 its predecessor, the x700 is one of my alltime favourite cameras.
Refurbished nikon fe black 35mm manual focusing film camera. The focussing screen can be removed to mask it to a smaller viewing size. Prepare your darkroom and check out the nikon analog camera lineup, ranging from manual models to models with autofocus. The nikon fa is the most advanced manualfocus camera ever designed by nikon.
Find the perfect deal for nikon 35mm slr film cameras with free shipping on many items at ebay. The nikon fe film camera was the autoexposure twin of the nikon fm, which was the manual exposure model. Look straight into the cameras lens to see what youll capture on film. The nikon fe is one of my favorite nikon cameras of all time. This may seem like a weird set of conditions, however almost all my shooting is done in program auto and matrix, so its.
However, briefly stated, the nikon fm fe twins had the same body with the same ai lens mount and the same basic. But if youre looking for an slr with a classic look, lots of lens options, and that makes taking double exposures a breeze, here are a few reasons to consider the nikon fe. The fm10 is a filmbased, manual slr camera that uses 35mm film. Kenneth wajda, a professional commercial photographer who still shoots film, walks you through the ins and outs of buying. Film cameras to digital customising classic old cameras to. Hes been a serious photographer for the last two years, and now shoots nearly exclusively on film. Featured name az name za price low to high price high to. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its day.
Jan 14, 2020 the nikon fe2 is one of the most wellknown 35mm slr film cameras on the market and has been used by photographers from beginners to professionals since the early 1980s. It was manufactured by nikon in japan from 1978 to 1983, and was available new from dealer stock until c. Its electronicallycontrolled, metalbladed, verticallytraveling focal plane shutter is capable of speeds from eight seconds to 1th of a second with a mechanical backup speed of 190th of second, plus bulb mode for long exposures. Apr 23, 2020 the nikon fe is a fun and very easy to use advanced enthusiastlevel aperturepriority autoexposure 35mm film slr camera. This is my 1980 model nikon fe film camera fitted with a sony nex 3 electric film back used to take all the photos in this pictorial. Here we have another legendary nikon 35mm film slr camera, the nikon fe in black, with a 3570mm f2. This pentax film camera is completely mechanical and needs no battery to run, however, you must purchase an a76 cell battery to run the light meter. The nikon fe is an advanced semiprofessional level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single lens reflex slr camera. Jul 08, 20 favorite slr the nikon fe this may be my absolute favorite slr camera. If you preffer a manual focus slr as i do and dont want to get soaked for a new camera. I bought my nikon fe as a reliable film travel camera and it has not let me down. Nikon fe 35mm slr camera with md11 and 50mm f2 ai nikkor lens very nice. In the end, im glad i was able to get another manualfocus 35mm slr camera, because i hadnt realized how much i missed having one.
Nikon fe 35mm camera body, black, misstamped ff add to wishlist. Its electronicallycontrolled, metalbladed, verticallytraveling focal plane. However, briefly stated, the nikon fmfe twins had the same body with the same ai lens mount and the same basic shutter. Focus ring faffing aside shooting with the fe is otherwise great, the controls are well placed although at the risk of offending my new nikon gang mates i still prefer the om2n layout being able to control aperture and shutter with one hand whilst not taking your eye away from the viewfinder is a dream. Used nikon fe 35mm film slr manual focus camera body green.