Nippon Kogaku/Nikon/Nikkor FE Chrome/Black Nikon (Bodies in Nikon MF SLR System)

Nikon FE Black

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Grade

Price

Description

6 Photos

130

LN-

$396.16

Perfect shutter speed and meter operation. Hardly used and beautiful cosmetics. Gorgeous.

Completely CLA'd by our photo metrology laboratory.

9 Photos

141

LN-

$376.36

Gorgeous and with perfect operation.

COLLECTIBLE !!!

6 Photos

129

EX++

$355.96

Meter and speeds calibrate perfectly accurately. Cosmetics very beautiful as shown.

Completely CLA'd by our photo metrology lab that has over 40 years of Nikon experience.

10 Photos

140

EX+

$262.32

Less than the best aesthetics but superb operation indicative of light use. Shutter speeds and meter operation precisely accurate.

Completely CLA'd and has fresh light seals and new mirror bumper cushion.

7 Photos

134

$211.68

Speeds and meter precisely accurate. Has been CLA'd and has fresh light seals and mirror bumper cushion.

Camera shows use and wear as shown.

6 Photos

133

$198.72

Speeds and meter perfect. Cosmetics as shown in pictures. Base has a very minor dent.

Has been completely CLA'd and all works perfectly.

Nikon FE Chrome

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Grade

Price

Description

9 Photos

136

$340.00

Perfect in every respect. Camera appears to have never been used. Very high serial number, one of the very last ones ever produced.

Has been completely CLA'd but it was not necessary. Meter and speeds perfect. Has brand new light seals and mirror bumper cushion.

9 Photos

131

LN-

$294.03

Cosmetically near perfect.

Very close to a brand new camera body except for packaging and papers and perfect operation confirmed by our photo metrology lab.

10 Photos

135

LN-

$282.27

Has been completely CLA'd. Shutter speeds and meter perfect. New light seals and mirror cushion bumper.

Only mars to appearance are scuffs to base and a tiny ding to the front Nikon emblem as shown.

10 Photos

139

LN-

$275.22

Gorgeous, hardly shows any evidence of past use, almost like new. Perfect meter and shutter speeds.

CLA'd and has brand new light seals and mirror cushion.

9 Photos

138

LN-

$270.40

Superb condition, only the very slightest signs of any past use as shown in pictures.

Completely CLA'd; Speeds and meter perfect. Fresh light seals and mirror bumper cushion.

8 Photos

142

EX+

$243.60

Meter and shutter speeds perfect. Camera is in almost immaculate condition save for some brighting and two minor impact(right side)/mark(left side) as shown.

Save for these illustrated defects, it would be rated a LN-. Splendid near new conditoin otherwise. Has been CLA'd.

Description:

Following on the heels of the FM introduction, about one year later during the Spring of 1978, Nikon introduced the Nikon FE, replacing the larger and about 1/2 pound heavier Nikon EL. Like the FM the FE lost the mirror lock up feature in favor of the superior mirror movement damping scheme. The FE brought a host of new features with it:

1. Flash Ready indicator light in the viewfinder.
2. The Six volt special battery was eliminated in favor of 2 more readily available MS76 type cells.
3. Exchangeable viewfinder screens, initially "K", "B" and "E" type.
4. Proprietary "HOT SHOE" sets shutter to 1/90 if over 1/125 and lights viewfinder light when the flash has recycled.
5. Meter ASA range extended to 12 to 4000
6. Battery voltage test lever/operation lock on dead batteries, required setting to M90/B to release the shutter.

7. Multiple exposure capability using lever concentric to film advance lever.

The viewfinder display is virtually identical to that of the Nikon EL that it replaced.

Specifications:

Type of Lens (mount[s])

Nikon F AI
Nikon F AIS

Self Timer

Yes

Hot Shoe

Yes (Proprietary Electronic Design)

Metering Type

Nikon Proprietary 60/40 Center Weighted

Focusing System/Method (Camera)

Manual

Flash Metering

None

Camera Format Type

24mm X 36mm

Exposure Control Modes

Fully Manual
Aperture Priority

Shutter Speed Range

8 to 1/1000

ASA Meter Range

12 to 4000

Viewfinder Information

Shutter Speed
F Stop
Exposure Plus/Minus Needle

Weight

1lb 5oz (590gm)

Multiple Exposure Capability

Yes

Color Scheme(s)

Black Painted
Black and Chrome

Dimensions

5.6in (142mm)W X 3.5in (90mm)H X 2.3in (58mm)D

Type of Battery/Cell

Two MS76/LR44 or One 3 volt Lithium

Shutter Technology

Electronic
Copal Square (rectangle)
Vertical Travel Metal Blades (Aluminum Alloy)
Behind The Lens/Focal Plane Shutter

Removeable Pentaprism/Viewfinder(s)

Exchangeable Viewfinder Screens

Yes

Built In Flash

Flash Connection

Screw Locking PC Connector
Proprietary Hot Shoe

Exposure Compensation

+2 to -2 Stops

Date/Event of introduction

April 1978

Serial Number Onset Data

3000001

Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal

Early 1983

Type of Camera

SLR

FP Shutter Travel Time (X Sync Speed)

1/125

Motor Drive Capability

Has Coupling

Depth of Field Preview

Yes

Exposure memory Lock

Self Timer Lever, Push to Left to Lock

NEW

New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer

Like New

Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both

Like New Minus

Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling.

Excellent Plus Plus

Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever.

Excellent Plus

Excellent condition but shows some wear and use.

Excellent

Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired.

Good Condition

Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions

Fair Condition

Issues as indicated in individual descriptions

Ugly Condition

Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.

Under Evaluation Process; Not Yet Offered For Sale

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