Difference between revisions of "Nikon EM"
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Nikon launched the EM in 1979 as the first in a series of 3 low budget compact bodies. | Nikon launched the EM in 1979 as the first in a series of 3 low budget compact bodies. | ||
| − | Compared to contemporary Nikon cameras, the EM contained a high level of plastic, although it's based on a pretty solid metal structure. Something which is no longer the case for a lot of high end gear. | + | Compared to contemporary [[Nikon]] cameras, the EM contained a high level of plastic, although it's based on a pretty solid metal structure. Something which is no longer the case for a lot of high end gear. |
The EM was an automatic camera with aperture control. | The EM was an automatic camera with aperture control. | ||
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| − | Together with the EM | + | 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. | + | 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. | 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. | + | 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. | 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. | ||
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| Nikon EM with Series E 50mm f/1.8 (version 2) © Patrick Verbessem (Image rights) |
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Nikon launched the EM in 1979 as the first in a series of 3 low budget compact bodies. Compared to contemporary Nikon cameras, the EM contained a high level of plastic, although it's based on a pretty solid metal structure. Something which is no longer the case for a lot of high end gear. 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
