Nikon FG 35mm Film Camera - Picture 1 of 1
Nikon FG 35mm Film Camera - Picture 1 of 1
Nikon FG 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only
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Ive finally received the items, and electronic is functioning well, overall body conditions as per description, a small oxidatiin stain near the metal body buts looks ok. Lens clear and has smooth rotation. Satisfied with the purchase
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This seems to be a good little camera, but when compared to older models seems a bit light and cheap. Like most other old cameras it needed new light seals but they are cheap and easy to install. Two things I don't like is the led lights for metering. In bright sunlight they are hard to see. Also, like most FG's, the frame counter no longer resets to zero. The light seals crumble with age and fall into the gears inside. It still continues to work though and in program mode it is quick to use for point and shoot stuff.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Nikon FG is one of those cameras that isn't the "best" at anything - yet it may represent one of the most well-balanced SLR's ever made. Look quickly at the specs: a highly accurate electronic shutter with full manual control, aperture-priority mode, and full program. A Nikon Ai capable lens mount that can use virtually any lens ever made by Nikon. A decent range of accessories including a dedicated motor drive, a dedicated TTL flash, and a date back. In short - the FG does what 99% of what most photographers need a camera to do - and it does it in a lightweight, elegant body. The shortcomings are few, and I scored this camera a five out of five despite them. There's no mirror lock, no power-rewind on the dedicated motor drive, and the dedicated flash isn't exactly big. But for the amateur and part-time professional market that this camera was aimed at, the accessories are very appropriate, and extremely reasonably priced. Film camera prices are in freefall right now, and the FG could represent an excellent investment for any photographer looking to keep a basic 35mm SLR in their bag. Armed with the excellent Nikkor-E 50mm lens, it just might be th perfect little rig for experimenting with black and white, or chrome film.Read full review
This camera was supposed to be an "entry" camera, to introduce Nikon to the beginner. It was scoffed at by the professionals who had their F's and later, their D's, the digitals. But any pro who has used the FG as a backup must admit that its light weight, program and priority-automated methods are excellent. The meter is center weighted and the camera chooses the shutter speed in these two methods. All manual is the method for the student. Nearly all Nikon lenses work, as does several motor drives and electronic flashes. The camera I have is 20 years old, at least, and shows little signs of wear. IMHO it's as good as the FE and a close second to the FE2.
This Nikon is a interesting diversion into the portable amateur market. It is light weight, easy to use, and now represents good value as a backup camera. Why do I say that? Well, they are very cheap, and at this point almost disposable. You can purchase a nice example for the same price as half a dozen actual disposables. So if you have any old Nikon prime glass sitting on the shelf, this becomes a perfect "toss in the car" kit. The downside is that the FG is very flimsy in construction. It will not take lightly to rough treatment. However, if you do break it, there is always another one readily available on EBAY! So I would recommend this to anyone who is considering taking up photography, as it is a good camera with plenty of old Nikon AI glass available at excellent prices. Also recommended for anyone who may be entering areas where potential equipment damage is high. If you break one of these, you just move on. For your actual backup camera, this is not as good as a Nikon FM or FM2. Those two bodies are designed to take repeated abuse. I have confidence in my current FM above any other camera! But even with it, I don't like to go to the beach on a windy day. However, the FG goes to the beach... One last quirk for the new FG owner, it has the annoying feature of locking out the light meter and shutter for the first few frames. Those crazy 70's engineers. Bet they got jobs at Microsoft later.Read full review
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