Tag Archives: Nikon film camera

DIY solution for using Nikkor G lenses on Nikon film SLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: October 4, 2015

A reader sent me this DIY solution for using modern Nikkor G lenses on manual Nikon film SLR cameras like the FE or FM2 (it solves the lack of aperture ring problem):

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Transfer metadata from selected Nikon film cameras with Meta35

By [NR] admin | Published: July 16, 2015

Meta35 let’s you transfer metadata from selected Nikon film cameras. It brings the perks of digital data management and camera customization into the world of film photography. Meta35 is compatible with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N90s/F90x, N90/F90 and replaces Nikon MV-1 and Nikon Photo Secretary: Meta35 software screenshots: Update: Camera Companion by HolyMoose.com offer similar solution for the Nikon […]

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Nikon F3 camera was used to shoot the mine car chase scene in the Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom movie

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2015

    Ron Volmershausen published another interesting video showing how the guys at ILM used a stock-standard Nikon F3 to film parts of the mine car chase scene in the Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom movie. The film registration system within the F3 proved to be so accurate for the stop-motion filming, that the only […]

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Nikon FM10 SLR film camera gets a big price increase in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: March 4, 2015

Nikon raised the price of the FM10 film SLR camera in Japan by almost 50%: old price (excl. tax) new price (excl. tax) FM10 41,000 yen 61,000 yen FM10 kit 55,000 yen 75,000 yen The new pricing will take effect on April 1, 2015. I am not sure if this price increase will come also to the US […]

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Nikon F3-P camera parts diagram

By [NR] admin | Published: November 19, 2014

This is a Nikon F3-P camera parts diagram poster that was probably used in repair/service facilities:

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Eye candy: Nikon FA limited edition gold film camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2013

Check out this Nikon FA limited edition gold film camera listed on eBay for $12,000. The camera has never been used, it’s plated with 24K gold and decorated with lizard skin. Only 2000 pieces were produced. There are also several cheaper FA gold listings priced between $1000-$2000. Additional images and information:

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