 Nikon FE with Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 lens | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nippon Kogaku K. K. |
| Type | single-lens reflex |
| Released | 1978 |
| Production | 1978-1983 |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F lens mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Film format | 35 mm |
| Film size | 36 mm × 24 mm |
| Film speed | ISO 12 – 4000 |
| Film advance | manual |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Aperture priority, manual |
| Exposure metering | TTL with silicon photodiode |
| Metering modes | Centerweighted |
| Flash | |
| Flash | ISO standard Hot shoe |
| Flash synchronization | 1/125 s |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 8 s – 1/1000 s; Bulb; 1/90 s mechanical backup |
| General | |
| Optional data backs | MF-12 |
| Optional motor drives | MD-11, MD-12 |
| Dimensions | 142 × 57.5 × 89.5 mm |
| Weight | 590 g (21 oz) |
| Made in | Japan |
The Nikon FE is an advanced semi-professional level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. It was manufactured by Nikon in Japan from 1978 to 1983, and was available new from dealer stock until c. 1984. The FE uses a metal-bladed, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a speed range of 8 to 1/1000 second, plus Bulb, and flash X-sync of 1/125th second. It had dimensions of 89.5 millimetres (3.52 in) height, 142 mm (5.6 in) width, 57.5 mm (2.26 in) depth and 590 grams (21 oz) weight. It was available in two colors: black with chrome trim and all black. As on the FM, its model designation did not appear on the front of the camera, but was engraved as a small "FE" preceding the serial number on the rear of the housing.