[pure-silver] Re: Nikon users?
- From: "Randy Stewart" <randal@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:04:22 -0800
Janet,
The F3 is bigger, heavier and more complex to operate than the FG, as are
almost any other nikon body.
In increasing probably cost to purchase, consider
1. Another FG, or more likely an FG-20, which is a slightly later and
imporved variation in the same size/weight class. These were not tough
Nikon bodies of that era, so I'd shop this one in person rather than on the
internet. Once owned and used an FG-20 as a backup - a nice little body.
2. The FM/FE series is slightly bigger and heavier, but a more competent
and durable series of bodies. Of the bunch, I'd personally recommend the
FE2, but it tends to command a premium price. Of the numerous Nikon bodies
I've used over the years, the FE2 is the one I still keep around. The FM
series is manual only; the FE series is manual and aperature preferred
auto-exposure.
3. A current/new FM-3A; name notwithstanding, it functions much like the FE
series. Expensive but new.
Skip the FA body - Nikon's first effort at matrix metering [a hit] and fully
electronic meter/shutter operation [a miss for lack of durabuility and no
practical possibility of repair now, and plastic body panels].
The common thread here is that all of these bodies, as compared to your FG,
will require no signiificant learning to use, and none have the dozens of
surplus features of most other Nikons of the last 15 years - meaning that
you will not have to carry around a manual just to keep track of the body
functions and how to operate them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Janet Cull" <jcull@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 12:09 PM
Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Nikon users?
Do you happen to know how the F3 compares to the FG in size? I'd
found a site once that gave all kinds of info on older Nikons. I'm
gonna look through for it again.
Thanks, to you who have replied!
On Dec 23, 2006, at 2:59 PM, Claudio Bonavolta wrote:
Janet Cull a écrit :
Of my cameras, my Nikon FG is my favorite. The shutter is bad and I
need to replace it. I'd like to replace it with something that is
similar, but a little better is ok. :o) I like the simplicity of it,
I like manual, and I like the metering system. Any suggestions?
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