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Nice.....get shooting and enjoy!
 
A superb lightweight combination. In truth, you don't really need any more...
 
waxycamera said:
I've been after a FG for some time, will have to treat myself for my birthday ;)
What type of light meter does it have? Needle etc?
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LEDs - see the bottom of this page, which gives you a nice overview of what to expect through (in my best David Frost voice).... the viewfinder

http://mir.SPAM/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/fg/fg1.htm
 
That looks like a nice little combo!

I keep getting tempted by an old metal body but can't decide! Olympus OM's, Nikon F series, Canon A series, and much more!
 
I have an FG that is only responsive in M90, but I cannot part with it, I just love the feel of it, but it is an electrical enhanced version of the wonderful EM, made for ladies as the advertising states, but never the less a great taker of shots as well, with a very good meter.
When combined with the E-series lens it is a winner. Enjoy.
 
Ash. said:
That looks like a nice little combo!

I keep getting tempted by an old metal body but can't decide! Olympus OM's, Nikon F series, Canon A series, and much more!
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For what it's worth, I wouldn't put "old metal body" and the Canon A series in the same category. They used a lot of plastics in those bodies - they are still very capable cameras, but lack the heft of their contemparies.
 
higgeh said:
sorry isnt this thread about the OP. i thought his combo was "very nice" considering the 50mm lens left my posession on monday
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Higgeh is absolutely right and I have to say a big thanks to him for the lens, even included an old padded lens box which I never expected Higgeh you're a star :D
 
freecom2 said:
For what it's worth, I wouldn't put "old metal body" and the Canon A series in the same category. They used a lot of plastics in those bodies - they are still very capable cameras, but lack the heft of their contemparies.
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I meant more in terms of that old style design of SLR.

I would have said manual SLR, but a lot of them have various auto modes (none of which I'm particularly opposed to I should add)

But always interesting to know. I was browsing AE-1's on ebay the other day, the non-program ones specifically, but I'm still unsure whether to go for an OM or something completely different.
 
The thing that drew me to this model was old school looks but it has an AP mode so you can set that and let it do shutter speed and the little LED light meter is pure sex also I wanted a Series E lens as it completes the package, it now has a film in it and an aftermarket screw on hood which does look a bit naff wonder if I can find something authentic? Also the viewfinder is so bright and the focusing window so crisp. Thing I am also so impressed with so far is focus to infinity seems to be anything beyond about 6 metres...happy days....

anyone got one

Nikon HN-1 Lens Hood Genuine Vintage screw in type 52mm
 
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Mr Bump said:
not sure either way to be honest the HR-1 looks rubbery with an outside screw? the 50m lens has an inside screw which my cheapo shade left over from my Nikon 18-55 VR DX lens fits ok.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52mm-flow...ns_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item3f08943c8c
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They're all 52mm thread attachments, like the filters, and will fit. The important thing with a lens hood is not just that it fits, but that it is the right shape and size to protect the lens from stray light and doesn't cause any vignetting around the edges. That's why there's a specific hood for each lens. Sometimes alternatives work fine though, because they're near enough the right shape and size.

HS-11 is the one listed as an alternative to the HR-4, by the way. HS-11 is a solid metal snap-on one, the HR-4 is a rubber collapsible hood.
 
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Wow the HS-11 is lovely but its going to cost the same as me camera !
 
Mr Bump said:
Wow the HS-11 is lovely but its going to cost the same as me camera !
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My advice would be - don't bother. It's only going to be in very harsh lighting conditions where it'll make any real difference, and even then only when you have the sun near the angle of view of the lens or in the picture. Given the usual overcast conditions here in the UK I generally don't bother with a hood at all. They also turn a compact camera like this into something altogether bulkier.
 
TheGreatSoprendo said:
My advice would be - don't bother. It's only going to be in very harsh lighting conditions where it'll make any real difference, and even then only when you have the sun near the angle of view of the lens or in the picture. Given the usual overcast conditions here in the UK I generally don't bother with a hood at all. They also turn a compact camera like this into something altogether bulkier.
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Yeah I agree but it looks so cool and isn't that a big part of old school film :lol:

mind you what is the uber Nikon Film camera the F3 looks lovely.
 
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For a 50mm lens with a 52mm screw thread, a rubber aftermarket hood is fine. Not especially pretty but functional, and it'll collapse into itself when not in use.
 
Mr Bump said:
Yeah I agree but it looks so cool and isn't that a big part of old school film :lol:

mind you what is the uber Nikon Film camera the F3 looks lovely.
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F with plain prism, F2, and F3 are my faves... But beware - this is a very slippery slope!!

Enjoy your FG for a while before lusting after them!
 
higgeh said:
sorry isnt this thread about the OP. i thought his combo was "very nice" considering the 50mm lens left my posession on monday
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Sorry higgeh, you are absolutely right, I have just seen this and it is my mistake, I thought that your post was in reply to mine, please accept my apologizes for this error.

Richard.
 
I have an FG and an FG20. Beautiful little cameras - probably my favourites among my film cameras and very nice to use.

The FG20 lacks the program mode (but keeps the aperture priority and manual modes) but is otherwise pretty much the same.
 
MJWC1 said:
I have an FG and an FG20. Beautiful little cameras - probably my favourites among my film cameras and very nice to use.

The FG20 lacks the program mode (but keeps the aperture priority and manual modes) but is otherwise pretty much the same.
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FG has TTL flash exposure too, which the FG20 doesn't. They are very compact and nice and light with a 50mm lens on the front, and a bargain these days, as they are less loved by collectors etc.
 
I love my FG its my proper fave.
I just need to look at cleaning or replacing the focus screen to make it the mintiest thing ever :-)
 
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