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

1. From : wing (wandering_wing@hotmail.com)
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Date : 06:12 AM Sunday 18 July, 2004

Dear all, i need the assitance of your expertise on nikon fe. i inherit a nikon fe from my dad few years ago but he passed away before he could teach me how to use it. i do not wish for my fe to die. the normal lens n zoom lens lining has melt down, showing a yellowish effect on the pictures and some wavy lines.i was told it can't be used any more. My SB-10 broke down also. the body still can be used. Can someone kindly advise me what other models of flashlight can i use and what are the kind of lens that i can buy to use for normal photography. your help is deeply appreciated. wing

2. From : Mohammad Sani (mosani109@hotmail.com)
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Date : 04:09 AM Tuesday 13 July, 2004

I have had a Nikon FE for many years, I have not been using it for the last 2 years as I have been using a digital. Recently I tried to use my Nikon FE again but for some reason the button that operates the shutter seems jammed and does not move. I have removed the front leather cover and can operate the shutter by pushing down the shutter mechanism exposed from the front of the camera. I have tried to use the timer to activate the shutter but it does not work. I have also put new set of batteries but still doesn't work. Can anyone tell me what could be the trouble.

Thanks for your trouble

3. From : george neil (gneilcon@mb.sympatico.ca)
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Date : 06:27 AM Monday 12 July, 2004

Hi, I just received a Nikon FE and have a problem!! The shutter only releases if I have the speed setting at m90. If I have it at AUTO, 125 or any other setting it locks up, but I can release it if I go to m90 again!! I would like to shoot in other settings but can't...any help would be greatly appreciated....George

4. From : Jerry Venditti (dwbld11@msn.com)
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Date : 08:58 AM Saturday 10 July, 2004

Hello, I have just purchased a FE2 w/an MD-12 Winder. I can not get the MD-12 to register on the meter. All it does when I press on the shutter is stay at B. Any help with this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jerry

5. From : Tom Beaty (tom@galleon.eu.com)
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Date : 12:33 AM Friday 09 July, 2004

Realy good site

6. From : Peter P Hetzler (peter.hetzler@speerandassociates.com)
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Date : 02:08 AM Friday 02 July, 2004

All, I'm a Nikon enthuthiast and have a number of Nikon Cameras. I'm giving my FE to my grandson but don't have the manual any more. Do any of you know how I might be able to find one? Can't find a download on the Nikon web site. pete

7. From : Jonathan (galaxy9@optoline.net)
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Date : 08:32 AM Tuesday 15 June, 2004

Hello, I've recently inherited my father's Nikon FE2. However, both needles were damaged somehow and are both inoperable. Does anyone know of a good repairman within the Longisland area who can repair these components? Thanks

8. From : Bob Mayben (bobmayben@usa.net)
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Date : 03:33 AM Saturday 12 June, 2004

I just purchased an FE, a real deal (I hope) but, it has the mirror stuck in the open position. Have I put my foot in it, or is this a fixable problem for the average camera shop in a smallish town. Any assistance will be appreciated. I have wanted an FTN since I saw my first one in VietNam, about when they were new! So I will start with an FE and move forward. Thanks Bob

9. From : Jeff (jwewers@hotmail.com)
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Date : 10:45 PM Wednesday 09 June, 2004

A couple days ago I really got lucky! Found a black FE2 at a garage sale for $3 US. Complete with Micro-Nikkor 55mm f2.8 lens. The owner said “I know I can get a lot more for this stuff on Ebay, but it’s too much trouble”. He also sold me a complete Bolex 16mm camera outfit with three lenses for $10. The FE2 body needed a good cleaning, but is fully functional. The lens has good glass, but the aperture was stuck wide open. From what I’ve read, these lenses are particularly prone to lubricant creep. Anyway, I tried a little trick that freed it up. Took the lens off the camera and warmed up the barrel with my wife’s hair dryer, while continually clicking the stop-down lever. After about five minutes the aperture freed up. I kept working the the stop-down lever for another ten minutes or so. The aperture is still working fine today. I suspect that this is only a temporary fix, and I’ll need to have a good CLA done. But maybe I’ll be lucky.

10. From : Jersey Jeff (jwewers@hotmail.com)
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Date : 08:45 AM Tuesday 08 June, 2004

Just bought an FE2 at a garage sale today for $3 US (really!!). Everything seems to work, but having a problem with the lens. It's a Micro-Nikkor 55mm, f2.8. The problem is that I can't change the aperture - it stays wide open. Maybe I'm not doing something right?

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