Nikon FG
The Nikon FG is a small SLR from the early 1980′s similar in size and function to the Olympus OM-1 and the Pentax ME. Like those cameras this camera is manual focus. It does provide a programmed exposure mode as well as aperture priority and full manual. The shutter is electronically controlled so it requires batteries to operate with the exception of 1/90 second and bulb which are mechanical. What the Nikon has over the other two is control over exposure. In addition to the PAM modes it has +-2 stops compensation in half stops and a +2 backlight compensation button. I feel this is a great choice as a compact SLR for anyone wanting to shoot film in addition to digital.
January 11th, 2013 at 8:22 am
It’s your best work yet!
January 11th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
i like these old cameras you aquire, they knew design didn’t they.
January 11th, 2013 at 5:54 pm
Yes, they did, it was a slow evolution to a final result of near perfect photo tools. The rate of change today far outpaces this time but the basic form remains the same.
January 21st, 2013 at 6:02 am
I was never really able to make a go of it with film photography when I tried in 2011. I have to try again, and this looks like the perfect camera to try with.