[pure-silver] Re: Nikon users?

  • From: Claudio Bonavolta <claudio@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:01:59 +0100

Janet Cull a écrit :

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?

(I also have a Hasselblad and a F100, but want a simple little manual body. That's what I use most.)

Thanks so much.

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Dear Janet,

FM series (the last FM-3A has also an aperture automatic exposure) and FE series (aperture automatic exposure, easily switched to manual) have a similar metering system (60% in the 12mm circle, 40% outside). The F3 models have a slightly different ratio (80%-20%). I've a pair of F3s and it's one of my favorite, a pro camera, very rugged but still compact.

Most of actual Nikon SLRs use matrix metering but still have the traditional 60%-40% metering. They're also very easy to switch back to manual exposure. If you've still a lot of manual lenses, then the last low-end bodies may not accept them easily.

Finally, the FG should be easy to find second-hand at a ridiculous price.

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The F3 is somewhat bigger and heavier but remains much smaller than most actual AF cameras.
FG
Width: 136mm
Height: 87.5mm
Thickness: 54mm
Weight: 490g

F3
Width: 148.5mm
Height: 96.5mm
Thickness: 65.5mm
Weight: 700g

25.4mm = 1 inch
As you can see the major difference is in weight as this is a pro camera built like a tank while the FG was a pretty lower end camera.

If you wear glasses, then, I strongly suggest the HP viewfinder which lets you view the whole frame without moving the eye around. You'll need some time to get accustomed to the 80%-20% center-weighted metering but once done it is very efficient. My favourite use was in auto mode, selecting an area with a reflection of around 18% (you'll soon have a grey card in your head after a couple of months with such camera ...), lock the exposure (an easy to find button in front of the camera), do the focus, re-frame and shoot.

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