Nikon first introduced the AI-spec (Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing) camera models in 1977. A year later in 1978, an automatic mid-compact body , Nikon FE replaced the bulkier automatic Nikkormat EL series was also introduced. Subsequent year in 1979, Nikon surprised many observers with the introduction of a new family of ultra-compact automatic SLR cameras.
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Nikon EM was the first model which has only a simple aperture priority AE for exposure control. The product line was followed by a first Nikon programmed AE capable and also a Nikon's first multimode camera body four years later in 1982, referred as the Nikon FG. Two years later in 1984, the third and last of such model in the super compact bodies series, a simplified version of the FG, FG-20 was also introduced. |
These three camera bodies have its own system which built around their smaller physical size than the Nikon FM or FE series models. Some new dedicated accessories which ranging from film advance device(s), focusing aids, a dedicated film back and even came with an entirely new series of light, compact and affordable lenses in Series E to supplement and make these cameras more competitive.
I don't regard these cameras as absolute
Classic Nikon bodies. But they do possess its own level of charm and product character.
But more importantly, they share a common F-mount that path an economical entry for
many new users into the Nikon photographic system and thus deserve a mention here.
Those days, every camera introduced was a big event. The last 15 years, with the
aid of computer design, more cost efficient automated manufacturing and assembling
processes were implemented in the production line, SLR camera models introduced were
faster than I was changing girl friends during my 'prime and youthful' days. Although
in most cases, they were generally richer in features but compromise point was the
lack of a distinguishable product character which the older cameras present and deserve
the kind of respect we have in them. Whatever, but I do remembered those memorable
days of the EM, FG and FG-20.
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| | Nikon EM, 1979 | | | Nikon FG, 1982 | | | Nikon FG20, 1984 | |
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Recommended links to understand more technical details
related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my
friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen,
Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html
Recommended Reading Reference on Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses
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Credit: My nephew, EeWynwho has helped to convert the Owner's Manual of Nikon EM into HTML format. Also to a smart friend of mine who has just spent US60-00 for a EM body. A contributing site to a long lost friend on the Net. Note:certain content and images appeared in this site were either scanned from official marketing leaflets, brochures published by Nikon and/or contribution from surfers who claimed originality of their own work to publish in this site based on educational merits. The creator of this site will not be responsible for any discrepancies that may arise from such possible dispute except rectifying them after verification."Nikon", "Nikkormat", "Nippon Kokagu KK" & "Nikkor" are registered tradename of Nikon Corporation Inc., Japan. Made with an Apple IMac.
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