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Nikon FE2
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The Story Behind |
Another one from the Nikon Trinity.
FM was
called the 'mechanic'
FE was called the 'electronics'
FA
was called the 'computer'
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Technical Data
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| Manufacturer |
Nikon Corporation, Japan |
| Production Year |
1983 - 1987 |
| Type of camera |
Electronically-controlled 35mm single-lens reflex(SLR)focalplane shutter camera |
| Usable film |
Any cartridge-type 35mm film |
| Picture format |
24 x 36 mm |
| Lens mount |
Nion bayonet mount |
| Shutter |
Electronically controlled-vertical travel, metal focal
plane shutter
with titanium curtains |
| Shutter speed |
Stepless speeds from B to 1/4000 sec. on A(Auto) mode; 16 speeds quartz-controlled from B to 1/4000 sec. on manual; mechanically controlled,1/250sec. at M250setting and long exposure at B setting |
| Viewfinder |
Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type; 0,86x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; 93 % frame coverage |
| Viewfinder display |
Shutter speed, aperture f-number, exposure compensation mark, meter needle, shutter speed needle |
| Focusing screen |
Matte/Fresnel focusing screen with central split-image rangefinder spot and microprism collar (NikonType K2 screen); two other types of screens available optionally (Type82 and E2) |
| Reflex mirror |
Automatic instant-return mirror |
| Self-timer |
Quartz-timed approx. 10s delayed
exposure; setting "cancellable" |
| Memory lock |
Provided; via lever |
| Multi exposure |
Provided; via
lever |
| Flash synchronization |
Built-in hot shoe for mounting flash unit; sync terminal also provided; M250 setting for 1/250 sec. syn |
| Ready-light |
Provided inside the viewfinder |
| Exposure metering |
Through-the-lens, center-weighted, full-apertureexposure measurement employing two silicon photodiodes (SPD's) with Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses fitted with meter coupling ridge; exposure correctly set either automatically or by matching two needles; meter cross-coupled with both lens diaphragm and shutter speed controls,meter powered by two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries, two 1 .5V alkaline-manganese batteries or one 3V lithium battery |
| Metering range |
EV 1 to EV 18 at ASA/ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens |
| Exposure compensation dial |
Provided; +2 EV in one-thirdincremen |
| Film speed range |
ASA/lSO 12 to ASA/ISO 4000 |
| Film winding |
Via single-stroke lever with 135° winding angle and 30° standoff angle; lever also serves as shutter release lock; automatic film winding possible using the optional Motor Drive Unit MD-12 |
| Frame counter |
Additive type; automatically resets to "S," three frames before "1" when camera back is opened |
| Film rewind |
By crank after film rewind button is
pressed |
| Depth-of-field preview |
Vie lever provided on front of camera |
| Camera back |
Hinged, swing-open type; removable;
memo holder provided |
| Tripod socket |
1/4 inch |
| Dimensions (body only) |
142.5mm x 90mm x 57,5mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight (body only) |
550g |
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