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maddog10
Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 1072 Location: Maryland, USA
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject: Nikon EM |
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maddog10 wrote:
_________________ Michael Hill |
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Puplet
Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 410
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Puplet wrote:
Fantastic camera - smallest SLR Nikon ever made! I had one ages ago and loved it. Keep a lookout for a cheap FG-20 as well - that's a really underrated camera. |
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
The infamous "SLR for Women" http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/technology/cousins/cousins11-e/index.htm
I suppose it was the film equivalant of the D40. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
The only Nikon body I have. Not very versatile in features, but not bad.
Well, my copy does no longer show the shutter speed, although it exposes correctly. No idea why... _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
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My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I have a love/hate thing for the EM. I had two that broke down on me with
the film advance. My Nikon F probably weighs twice as much, but a more
reliable camera doesn't exist. |
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Rob Leslie
Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 1103 Location: UK Swindon
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Rob Leslie wrote:
I have had many Nikon film cameras but the only one I ever wanted to keep and I still have and use is the little simple EM.
I have owned it since about 1990 and used it a lot and it has always behaved perfectly. Certainly not the best or in anyway the most versatile camera Nikon made but its simple design makes for quick use and is ideal when you just want to take photos rather than play with the camera.
The standard lens for the camera was the f1.8 50mm E series which is very good, I have even been know to use it on my Pentax DSLR. yes it fits and goes to infinity.
I have a power winder for the EM but rarely use it as it doesn't help the balance of the camera.
I have recently used it to test out the Peleng 8mm fisheye on FF (Not a good idea) but I also did a few shots with more normal lenses and posted a couple of them at another place. _________________ Pentax K10D & K100D. Many Tamron Adaptall SP lenses, Fujinon f4.5 400mm. A loved Lens Baby 2, Lubitel triplet +++ and many film cameras. Mainly a Digital user inc G5, GR2
http://robstreet.blogspot.com/
http://robleslie.blogspot.com/
http://roblesliephotography.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64956578@N00/ |
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Séamuis
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 157 Location: here & now
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Séamuis wrote:
maybe Im the odd man out but I think its plain ugly.. how did nikon think this was 'cute'? its competition, the oly OM and Pentax ME/MX are better cameras by far concerning cosmetics. those blue plastic buttons... ughh. _________________ Fish-Eye -- Fish-Eye-Takumar 1:11/18
WideAngle -- Super-Takumar 1:3.5/28, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3/35, Auto-Takumar 1:3.5/35, Super-Takumar 1:3.5/35
Normal -- S-M-C Takumar 1:1.4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:1.8/55, Super-Takumar 1:1.8/55, S-M-C Takumar 1:1.8/55, SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55, Auto-Takumar 1:2/55
TeleType -- S-M-C Takumar 1:1.8/85, S-M-C Takumar 1:2.8/105, Super-Takumar 1:3.5/135, Tele-Takumar 1:6.3/300
Zoom -- Super Takumar-Zoom 1:4.5/70~150
Macro -- Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, S-M-C Macro-Takumar 1:4/100, Bellows-Takumar 1:4/100
Medium Format -- S-M-C Takumar 6X7 1:2.8/90 LS
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
Séamuis wrote: |
maybe Im the odd man out but I think its plain ugly.. how did nikon think this was 'cute'? its competition, the oly OM and Pentax ME/MX are better cameras by far concerning cosmetics. those blue plastic buttons... ughh. |
I don't think it was designed to compete with thiose cameras- that was more the FE/FM (don't you dare say they're ugly ). It was very much a first SLR for people moving up from point and shoots. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
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maddog10
Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 1072 Location: Maryland, USA
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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maddog10 wrote:
The EM was definitely not designed to compete with the OM series or the Pentax ME. This was your basic point and shoot (with manual focus) back in the day. _________________ Michael Hill |
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Rob Leslie
Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 1103 Location: UK Swindon
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Rob Leslie wrote:
Mine has silver/chrome buttons.
The only thing I never liked is the size of the NIKON lettering and how it stands out on the black body. I long ago painted those letters black _________________ Pentax K10D & K100D. Many Tamron Adaptall SP lenses, Fujinon f4.5 400mm. A loved Lens Baby 2, Lubitel triplet +++ and many film cameras. Mainly a Digital user inc G5, GR2
http://robstreet.blogspot.com/
http://robleslie.blogspot.com/
http://roblesliephotography.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64956578@N00/ |
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