Nikon · 35mm film
Nikon FE
The FE is a compact Nikon SLR introduced in 1978. In aperture priority, you choose the lens aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed. You focus by hand, with manual exposure available too.
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Is it your kind of camera?
For travel and everyday photographs with aperture priority and a clear needle meter.
Choose the aperture for the scene and let the camera set the shutter speed. Manual exposure is available too.
Keep in mind Most shutter speeds need battery power. The mechanical backup is limited to M90 and Bulb.
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- Nikon
- Model
- FE
- Film format
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR (single lens reflex)
- Exposure
- Aperture priority, manual
- Shutter
- Electronic, mechanical 1/90 s and Bulb backup
- Battery
- Needed for metering and normal shutter speeds
- In the gallery
- 20 sample photos
- Camera source
- View specifications ↗
Photographs made with the Nikon FE
The film, lens, exposure, developing, and scanning all influence the image. Select a photo for a closer look and its full credits.
Fujicolor Pro 400H · 50mm f/1.2
Fujicolor Pro 400H · 50mm f/1.2
Iwao from Tokyo, Japan
Your first roll
The lens, power requirements and film to get started with this model.
- Lens
- Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AI-S, late version
A manual-focus Nikon F lens with an aperture ring. Check that the listing identifies it as AI or AI-S.
- Power
- Two LR44 or SR44 cells for metering and normal shutter speeds
Move the winding lever back to its stored position when putting the camera away.
- Film
- Kodak Gold 200, 35mm, 36 exposures
36 full-frame photographs per roll. A film lab can develop the roll and scan your photographs.
Try aperture priority on an outdoor walk. Watch the shutter-speed needle and use a wider aperture when it falls too low for handholding.
How to load your first roll
