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Nikon FG
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Average Ratings for Nikon FG

  • Photograph Quality4.6 stars
  • Features4.3 stars
  • Ease of Use4.6 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.6 stars

14 Reviews For Nikon FG

  • Guest 25th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought this camera new in 1982 and have used it since. It has yet to let me down. It has always perfromed flawlessly. I don't recall the purchase price, but I have received a great return for the money.

  • Guest 3rd Sep 2009

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    Excellent camera. The Nikon FG is small and light but very capable.

  • Guest 20th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Nikon FG is a great camera, it greatly improved my photography. i couldnt be happier with this camera. over all i would go with the FA it costs a bit more but it has more shutter speed, pc sync and depth of field preview. but for beginners, this is the best camera in the world no joke!

  • H D Shirantha 6th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I have been using my Nikon FG along with 50/1.8 lens since 1993. Simply excellent. Although it lacks some pro specs such as DOF preview, ( I managed to step down by partially removing the lens set to required F stop). & PC socket. What could expect for this value.I am really satisfied with this camera

  • kirkbarrow garage 18th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Never ever used depth of field preview more than twice. Only used dep mode on my eos Canon once, just to see what it did !

  • onekata 29th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Overall this is a great camera to play around with if you can find one cheap on eBay. I got mine for $28 and have no regrets!

  • Lesandgd Rank: Lance Corporal 15th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I own two Nikon FG SLR cameras, and I have been through some very rough terrain with both (one loaded with the standard lens, and the other with a Vivitar 70-210 zoom lens), and have not had any problems with them at all. One was dropped from a considerable height and is still working like new, even though the Data Back has a bad marking on it. My only problem is that my eyesight is starting to fail, making it harder to focus than when I purchased them back in 1989. I like all the features, ...

  • fatfreesyrup Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Sep 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I just got a Nikon FG, given to me by my uncle, which used to be my grandfather's, along with a Soligor 80-200mm and a Hoya 52mm. I have read great reviews on this camera but one possibly small problem. When the exposure compensation dial is on the green A or red P, the shutter sticks closed when I take a picture, but if I turn the dial to the b, it opens. If the dial is on the b when taking a picture it doesnt stick.

    I need someone to tell me if it does this because it is broken or is jus ...

  • Gus Michelson. 22nd Jun 2003

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    The FG dates from 1980 and was Nikon's attempt to market an entry-level manual focus electronic camera with more features than the Nikon EM. Like the FA, Nikon did not pursue the development line of this camera after the 1980s, so it is not the basis for the FM3a. The FG was an outgrowth of the bottom-level Nikon EM electronic camera, with an additional program mode for inexperienced camera users that sets aperture/shutter speed. Unfortunately the extra electronics and computer required for t ...

  • Don. 14th Jun 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have owned my FG for over 20 years and it has never given me a problem. I have literally dragged it through the deserts of Israel and Saudi Arabia, on helicopters, in Norway winters, and the jungles of South East Asia, and in rain, sleet, snow, hail, and sandstorms and it has yet to let me down. Rugged, light weight, forgivable, and, most importantly, takes great pictures. I love the 28mm and 50mm Nikon E lenses, and also use a old Tamron 80-200 (could be better), and a great Sigma 28-105. ...

  • Prashant. 9th May 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    excellent

  • Lynn_uk. 18th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This camera did everything I asked of it, whether daylight, indoor or night, long exposures, action capture or just fun pics. I used to take this camera everywhere with me and had many years of plearsue from it, I am hoping now to purchase one second hand. Like a puppy the nikon FG is for life. I have now learned my lesson.
    Lynn_uk

  • Candace Carman. 12th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Pictures are sharp whether distance or macro. Easy to use. Controls easy to handle even with arthritis (unlike some of the digital) Is not delicate. See my photos at www.candcecarman.com and http://rosenotecards.bizhosting.com for pictures all taken with Nikon FG.

  • Jaye. Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Nov 2002

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    This little marvel, is a true Nikon manual camera. Don't let the size fool you, the FG stands on its own against the top of the line manual cameras, made by Nikon. This is the foundation for the new Nikon FM3A, manual camera. TTL, and OTL metering, the first, for Nikon. Hey, when the batteries are dying on ya, you can just switch over to the M90, setting, and the camera will work. M90, and the B settings are mechanically operating, so you bypass the dead batteries, and continue shooting. Hey wit ...