Nikon FE Series SLR camera(s) - Message Board/Guestbook

1. From : GTF (gtfsr@optonline.net)
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Date : 09:30 AM Tuesday 05 October, 2004

One more thing. I prefer Nikon lens. Nothing wrong with good used lens. I practice what I preach. GTF

2. From : GTF (gtfsr@optonline.net)
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Date : 09:28 AM Tuesday 05 October, 2004

For Renee A smaller F stop number is faster lens. It lets in more light. The faster the lens the easier it is to focus as it lets in more light. The reason they are heaver is because large pieces of glass weigh more then smaller pieces of glass. They also cost more. The difference can be important to you. GTF

3. From : Bert steinar (uzsod1@uni-bonn.de)
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Date : 05:06 AM Monday 27 September, 2004

Hello FE experts, I own an FE with the following problem: The film advance lever has been forcefully turned by somebody a second time. It moves freely now without any effect, one can, however, advance the film by using a coin on the winder coupler at the bottom plate. I want to get it back into working condition. I unscrewed the advance lever. The pivot to which the lever is attached is loose. Peeping down through the pivot there is a small screw deep inside the pivot. When I use a screwdriver on this screw, I can advance the film. Does anybode have an idea how to go on now? Can I replace the pivot somehow? All help is appreciated! B. Steinar

4. From : Renee Bettencourt (renee95020@yahoo.com)
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Date : 01:21 PM Saturday 25 September, 2004

Hi there, I bought my FE new in 1981 with the 50 mm lens and a 105 lens. After all these years I want to purchase a telephoto zoom. I would like to take some nature shots , elephant seals, birds, etc, more up-close Can you explain, what is the difference between a F stop say 4.6-5.6 versus a F/ 3.2- ? I am considering a 70-210 Nikkor F zoom lens, will it fit? What is compatiable with my FE? Should I consider a marco zoom, or a 70-300 zoom ? What do you recommend in a telephoto zoom? Do you recommend New or used?? The old ones seem so HEAVY? The camera shop was trying to talk me into a Sigma. I really eant to stay with a Nikon Thanks Renee

5. From : bc (bcho99@yahoo.com)
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Date : 03:03 AM Friday 24 September, 2004

On my FE2, the entire rewind assembly popped off and the shaft dropped down into the camera body. How do I get the film door open? Help. I seem to remember a similar post, but can't find it? Thanks

6. From : tom (thas1@le.ac.uk)
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Date : 01:56 AM Friday 24 September, 2004

Hi, Am having a bit of a problem with my FE. When I mount the lens (Nikkor 50mm 1/1.8) and it has clicked into place, the aperture is maximal, as I believe it should be, but it cannot be adjusted. The aperture adjustment ring can be turned but nothing actually happens to the blades. Any advice? Tom

7. From : sean (snoll@dircon.co.uk)
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Date : 03:12 AM Monday 20 September, 2004

I also have an fe with a jammed shutter. Any helpful ideas before I spend a fortune taking it to the dealer ?

8. From : Dave (mr_scayf@yahoo.com)
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Date : 11:25 AM Sunday 19 September, 2004

To Michael: I just got an FE last week, and have a 35-70 f3.3-4.5 zoom that I'really pleased with. Gives me a little wide-angle and short zoom that works well with the FE's "Auto" setting. The lens was quite reasonable, too (about $125 in near-mint condition).

To Saeid: I got my FE (chrome) off eBay for about $115. The only problem I see is I'll have to replace the light seals and mirror cushion, but that's no big deal. I just bought another, in black, for around $150. Check some online camera stores and compare prices. (I know some folks have had trouble with stuff bought on eBay, but I've had good luck with everything I've purchased for the past couple of years. Just read the descriptions and note the condition before bidding. Most ebayers are pretty good at detailing any problems, and both my FE and FM, and the 35-70 zoom have not been disappointments! Good deals can be had if you're careful.)

9. From : Marco (gxkfrp@tin.it)
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Date : 07:21 PM Wednesday 08 September, 2004

Hi, I have a Nikon FE2 with 135mm nikkor lense and now I would like to buy a 300mm.But I don't know what to buy...For me photography is just an hobby but I want to buy something good that last in the time.Bye and Thank you.

10. From : Tapani (Tapaninyc@comhem.se)
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Date : 04:05 AM Tuesday 07 September, 2004

I don't think there would be any problems to manufacture a ring that would make it possible to control the aperture on a G-type lens attached to an FE. Has anyone heard of such a thing, and where can I get one?

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