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Nikon FE2 seems to be working great! |
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07-31-2012
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Nikon FE2 seems to be working great!
Shots from the first test roll on my new-to-me Nikon FE2 (courtesy of that auction site). I also bought Nikkor 50/1.4 and 28/2.8 lenses.
By the way, amazed at how small this setup is!
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07-31-2012
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The FE2 is a trully amazing camera! I haven't shot with mine for a while, but I treasure my kit: FE2 + 55/2.8 Micro + 24/2.8 + 105/2.5 + 200/4
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Nikon FE2 with Nikkor AI-S 24/2.8, 55/2.8 Micro, 105/2.5 & 200/4
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07-31-2012
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That 28 is a great lens. Another good one is the 50/1.8 E, which is a very inexpensive and light and small lens that delivers terrific performance. Works *really* well on an FE or FE2.
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07-31-2012
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Hey, congratulations on the FE2! To me, that body is like a good pair of old jeans, I just feel comfortable picking one up and shooting.
That is why I have two! A silver and a black body now....wish I had a couple of lenses but that can wait. Enjoy!!!!
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07-31-2012
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Indeed, it looks like the camera works right. I enjoy my FE too!
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07-31-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dave lackey
Hey, congratulations on the FE2! To me, that body is like a good pair of old jeans, I just feel comfortable picking one up and shooting.
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Me too. I've had several over the years. The only camera I like as much is the M6. |
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08-01-2012
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I missed a small full-frame body. I sold my M6 for my X100, and while the X100 is fantastic, missed film.
The FE2 is the same size as my X100, but with a pentaprism...oh yeah, the lenses are a bit bigger, but not much (my M-mount Biogon 2/35 was as long as either of the Nikkors).
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08-01-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David_Manning
I missed a small full-frame body. I sold my M6 for my X100, and while the X100 is fantastic, missed film.
The FE2 is the same size as my X100, but with a pentaprism...oh yeah, the lenses are a bit bigger, but not much (my M-mount Biogon 2/35 was as long as either of the Nikkors).
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You don't miss M-mount? Or is the rangefinder-versus-SLR experience of shooting not a big deal to you?
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08-01-2012
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I like the M6 form factor quite a bit, actually...but I'm very comfortable with the direct view of an SLR. It's a bit easier for wide angle and close-up...obvious strengths of the tunnel-vision SLR form.
I'm happy to have a bullet-proof compact body with good lenses again...oh, and full frame  |
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08-01-2012
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David--great photos of very pretty girls!
Are they your daughters?
Paul
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08-01-2012
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Thanks Paul. Yep, my daughters...they're finally at the age where they don't mind getting their pictures made |
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08-01-2012
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Fab Photos,,,Wonderful !!
can't wait to see what I cone up with...just got the FE2
1/4000 sold me  |
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08-01-2012
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Helen...that's cool! Didn't know you had gotten an FE2. 
I love these things! |
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08-01-2012
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Helen...that's cool! Didn't know you had gotten an FE2.
I love these things! |
Thanks Dave
Hopefully this weekend I will develop & scan ...YAY !!!! |
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08-01-2012
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Helen--be careful around police folks with your Nikon! :-) :-) really--just kidding!
My wife and I were in NYC some years ago--in Grand Central Station--and they had many potential police dog candidates in training. The police folks were leading them around, and naturally, we HAD to pet them. Hug them (the dogs.) They were ALL rescue dogs--and the cops didn't mind--for a while! All very friendly. Hope your recent encounters have been the same!
I enjoy your photos and the FE2 is one of the best. Get a 35/2 or 28/2.8 and you'll be right up there with Annie L!
Paul
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08-01-2012
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Oh Hello Paulbe
Everything is Cool with the Police...case Dismissed & Sealed 
How Great that the Officers let You Hug the Dogs...Tres Cool !
Got the 35/2 for the FE2...we will 'See' what Happens
Thanks !
Best- H |
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08-01-2012
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I love that 35/2.0 as well. My picture of an old Cadillac shot with that lens even drew a compliment fron the famous Helen Hill on flickr! I'm thinking of having it bronzed.
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08-07-2012
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Helen...the 1/4000 sold me too.
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08-07-2012
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Wonderful images of your daughters. Looks like you've got the hang of the FE2 on the first try! Enjoy.
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Adapting to SLR |
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08-08-2012
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Adapting to SLR
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You don't miss M-mount? Or is the rangefinder-versus-SLR experience of shooting not a big deal to you?
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It does take a while to get used to capturing exactly what you see in the finder of an SLR.
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08-15-2012
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A test shot with the 28/2.8 Nikkor:
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08-15-2012
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Great pix, great camera!
I always liked the metering readout in the FM2 better, but the aperture priority AE in the FE2 was too good to pass up. Used both for almost 20 years. Almost bought another last year.. But a black F dropped into my hands for nothing.
Too many nice cameras out there. Nostalgia can only rationalize so many.
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08-15-2012
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That 28 looks wonderful! It's the only gap in m,y Nikon "moderate lens" line-up. 24- -35-50,55-85-105. I've always thouight I'd like a 28.
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08-15-2012
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curmudgeonly optimist
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1/250 flash sync and TTL metering are nice, too.
The M6 TTL never appealed because of its molasses-like sync speed.
The FE2 makes daylight fill *so* easy.
M. Prelinger, who went on to co-found the Prelinger Library.
FE2, 85/2 AIS, SB-15 bounced off an index card, Plus-X, D-76. |
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08-15-2012
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The wind lever sticks out in shooting mode so holding the camera in the hand with the thumb against the wind lever feels natural and comfortable, like a Leica Thumbie. FWIW doing that often will eventually jam the shutter. Good thing it's a quick fix by repair guys requiring only the removal of the bottom cover. The FM/FE series have had reliable shutters.
The FE2 is a very nice camera, I didn't keep mine for very long because I still have a FM that does everything that I want from a film Nikon.
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