Here are few snaps from a cool some what retro camera: the Nikon FE.
After replacing the batteries (A76’s) and figuring out the buttons and levers I went out and shot a roll of Fuji Reala 100 through it. It appears to meter well. I could learn how to use exposure lock so I can blow out the sun when shooting into it.
The feel is solid through out. I have to get used to the shutter lock – it is the main lever in the flat position. Most 35’s are ready to go in this position. The FE requires a slight outward click to release the shutter. Ultimately this will be a good thing to prevent accidental exposure.
There isn’t much to it other than to compose and shoot. Set up is simple: set the ISO on the left, keep the exposure compensation on “zero” (till I know how it behaves), set the shutter speed on “Auto” then dial in the f stop on the lens.
I would like to find a 85 1.4 or 105 2.8 to try portraits and of course a 21 or 24 Zeiss for wide angle stuff.
I scanned these on a Fuji SP-2000 without correction or Digital Ice. I cleaned up the scans (not the FILM!) with simple curves adjustment in CS4. A slight amount of Smart Sharpening for file size reduction.
Let me know what you think.
Go to Ken Rockwell’s site for a great, detailed review on the FE.
