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The '''Nikon FE''' is a 35mmm SLR manual focus camera introduced by [[Nikon]] in 1978. It was replaced with the [[Nikon FE2]] in 1983.
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The '''Nikon FE''' is a 35mmm SLR manual focus camera introduced by [[Nikon]] in 1978, as a compliment to the [[Nikon FM]] launched the previous year. It was replaced with the [[Nikon FE2]] in 1983.
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The FE has one of the largest ranges for lens compatibility. It can use just about every F-mount lens except a few old style fish eyes and G lens without the aperture ring. Works fine with VR lenses but VR is disabled. The replacement model FE2 cannot use the old style non-Ai lens but the original FE can with the use of stop down metering or manual exposure. The FE offers a shutter speed of 8 sec to 1/1000 with a max speed in automatic mode of 1/125 with electronic flash. Also provided is an aperture priority automatic exposure mode which can expose up to 1min. AE lock is also provided but it is hidden on the self timer lever. Push toward the lens for AE lock function. Compatibility with optional motor drives MD-11 and MD-12. Recommended batteries are 2x 1.55v SR44 silver oxide or 1x 3v 2L44, but can still function with basic LR44. A battery check feature is also available.
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Nikon introduced the FM and then the FE as compliments to the Nikkormat line as mid-tier advanced amateur photographic cameras. These cameras were more compact and lighter than the F/F2 and while the FM was fully manual the FE had an electronic shutter and Aperture Priority auto exposure.  
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The FE offers a shutter speed of 8 sec to 1/1000 with a max speed in automatic mode of 1/125 with electronic flash.  When batteries fail it has a fall-back speed of 1/90s marked M90. Also provided is an aperture priority automatic exposure mode which can expose up to 1min. AE lock is also provided but it is hidden on the self timer lever. Push toward the lens for AE lock function.
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Recommended batteries are 2x 1.55v SR44 silver oxide or 1x 3v 2L44, but can still function with basic LR44. A battery check feature is also available.   Batteries must be removed when using the optional motor drives MD-11 and MD-12.
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===Specifications===
 
===Specifications===
 
* Type: [[SLR]] body
 
* Type: [[SLR]] body
 
* Manufacturer: [[Nikon]]
 
* Manufacturer: [[Nikon]]
 
* Films: [[35mm]], [[Film_speed|speeds]] [[ASA|ISO]] 12 to 4000 (manual selection)
 
* Films: [[35mm]], [[Film_speed|speeds]] [[ASA|ISO]] 12 to 4000 (manual selection)
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* Lens mount: Nikon F bayonet AI-s
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* Lens mount: Nikon F bayonet AI-s (compatible with Non-AI lenses)
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* Viewfinder: Fixed eye level [[pentaprism]], 0.85x magnification, 92% frame coverage, needle match exposure meter displays shutter speed
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* Viewfinder: Fixed eye level [[pentaprism]], 0.85x magnification, 92% frame coverage, needle match exposure meter displays shutter speed and small window displays lens aperture
 
* Metering: [[TTL]] center-weighted (60/40), [[Light meter|meter]] activated by lightly pressing shutter release button, [[EV]] 1 - 18 at ISO 100, f 1.4
 
* Metering: [[TTL]] center-weighted (60/40), [[Light meter|meter]] activated by lightly pressing shutter release button, [[EV]] 1 - 18 at ISO 100, f 1.4
 
* Shutter: Electronic vertical metallic [[focal plane shutter]], speeds: 1-1/2000 sec
 
* Shutter: Electronic vertical metallic [[focal plane shutter]], speeds: 1-1/2000 sec
 
* Exposure modes:
 
* Exposure modes:
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=== Manuals and documentation ===
 
=== Manuals and documentation ===
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* [http://www.thecamerasite.net/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/nikon%20fe2.htm Nikon FE and Nikon FE2] at [http://www.thecamerasite.net The Camera Site] by Reijo Lauro
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* [http://www.thecamerasite.lauro.fi/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/nikon%20fe2.htm Nikon FE and Nikon FE2] at [http://thecamerasite.lauro.fi/ The Camera Site] by Reijo Lauro
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_fe/nikon_fe.htm Nikon FE instruction manual - English] at [http://www.orphancameras.com M.Butkus' orphancameras.com]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_fe/nikon_fe.htm Nikon FE instruction manual - English] at [http://www.orphancameras.com M.Butkus' orphancameras.com]
 
* [https://learncamerarepair.com/product.php?product=253&category=2&secondary=8 Repair manual] at Learn Camera Repair
 
* [https://learncamerarepair.com/product.php?product=253&category=2&secondary=8 Repair manual] at Learn Camera Repair
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Nikon FE + AI-Nikkor 50/1.4
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The Nikon FE is a 35mmm SLR manual focus camera introduced by Nikon in 1978, as a compliment to the Nikon FM launched the previous year. It was replaced with the Nikon FE2 in 1983.

Nikon introduced the FM and then the FE as compliments to the Nikkormat line as mid-tier advanced amateur photographic cameras. These cameras were more compact and lighter than the F/F2 and while the FM was fully manual the FE had an electronic shutter and Aperture Priority auto exposure. The FE offers a shutter speed of 8 sec to 1/1000 with a max speed in automatic mode of 1/125 with electronic flash. When batteries fail it has a fall-back speed of 1/90s marked M90. Also provided is an aperture priority automatic exposure mode which can expose up to 1min. AE lock is also provided but it is hidden on the self timer lever. Push toward the lens for AE lock function. Recommended batteries are 2x 1.55v SR44 silver oxide or 1x 3v 2L44, but can still function with basic LR44. A battery check feature is also available. Batteries must be removed when using the optional motor drives MD-11 and MD-12.

The FE has one of the largest ranges for lens compatibility. It can use just about every F-mount lens except a few old style fish eyes and G lens without the aperture ring. Works fine with VR lenses but VR is disabled. The replacement model FE2 cannot use the old style non-Ai lens but the original FE can with the use of stop down metering or manual exposure.


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Back view
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Black body + Nikon 50mm 1.8 AI
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Top view
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Viewfinder showing
Needle matching lightmeter
Split focusing screen
image by Pablo Coronel (Image rights)

Specifications

  • Type: SLR body
  • Manufacturer: Nikon
  • Films: 35mm, speeds ISO 12 to 4000 (manual selection)
  • Lens mount: Nikon F bayonet AI-s (compatible with Non-AI lenses)
  • Viewfinder: Fixed eye level pentaprism, 0.85x magnification, 92% frame coverage, needle match exposure meter displays shutter speed and small window displays lens aperture
  • Metering: TTL center-weighted (60/40), meter activated by lightly pressing shutter release button, EV 1 - 18 at ISO 100, f 1.4
  • Shutter: Electronic vertical metallic focal plane shutter, speeds: 1-1/2000 sec
  • Exposure modes:
    • AUTO: aperture priority
    • M: manual by selecting the shutter speed and
    • B: Bulb
    • M90: Manual backup speed of 1/90s
    • Exposure memory lock in the self-timer lever
  • Interchangeable focusing screens
  • Dimensions: 142×89.5×57.5mm
  • Weight: 590g
  • Battery 1 3V Lithium (CR1/3N) or 2 Silver-oxide or Alkaline Batteries (Size 357 or SR/LR44)

Accessories

    • Motorized film transport with MD-11 or MD-12 motor drives
    • Data-back: MF-12 Multifunction Data-Back


Links

General links

In Spanish:

Manuals and documentation

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