Difference between revisions of "Nikon EM"
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The EM was an automatic camera with aperture control. | The EM was an automatic camera with aperture control. | ||
To allow for a higher degree of control, an exposure compensation button was added (front upper right), whereby a 2 steps slower shutter speed was selected to accomodate for the right exposure of backlit subjects. | To allow for a higher degree of control, an exposure compensation button was added (front upper right), whereby a 2 steps slower shutter speed was selected to accomodate for the right exposure of backlit subjects. | ||
Two mechanical speeds were available in case the battery failed: 1/90 sec and Bulb (long exposures). | Two mechanical speeds were available in case the battery failed: 1/90 sec and Bulb (long exposures). | ||
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Revision as of 16:08, 21 December 2009
The EM was an automatic camera with aperture control. To allow for a higher degree of control, an exposure compensation button was added (front upper right), whereby a 2 steps slower shutter speed was selected to accomodate for the right exposure of backlit subjects. Two mechanical speeds were available in case the battery failed: 1/90 sec and Bulb (long exposures). |
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Together with the EM camera, Nikon launched a set of 8 small, light weight and more affordable lenses. To distinguish from the more professional 'Nikkor' lenses, they were called 'Series E'. However, they feature the same F-mount bayonet and can be used on all AI-spec Nikon cameras. The original version lenses looked pretty cheap, lacked a metal lens mounting ring and had a more rudimentary finish of the focusing and aperture ring.
Nikon would not be Nikon if it didn't foresee system accessories even for their junior camera. Besides lenses (Series E and all other AI Nikkor lenses, except for the most recent G lenses), cases and an eyepiece adapter, a dedicated flashlight and motor drive were offered.
Links
- Nikon EM on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
- Nikon EM picture set at 'tochka Z on Flickr' by Patrick Verbessem