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| Photograph Quality | 9/10   |
|---|---|
| Features | 8.8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 9/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.1/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9.2/10 |
| Nikon F75 35mm Film Camera |  | £183.18Free P&P |
Full review by
onekata
on 29th Dec 2007
User Rating : 8
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Good Points: The camera is easy to use, rugged, and durable. Takes great pictures. It's a Nikon!
Bad Points: I've experienced some of the "shutter sticking" problems that others have mentioned which can be quite annoying. I have to switch back to M90 or B to release it once in a while.
General comments: 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!
onekata's review and ratings | 74 words
Review by
Lesandgd
on 15th Sep 2005
User Rating : 10
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0
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, ...
Lesandgd's full review | 134 words
Review by
fatfreesyrup
on 16th Sep 2004
User Rating : 10
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0
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 ...
fatfreesyrup's full review | 120 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Gus Michelson.
on 22nd Jun 2003
User Rating : 3
Respect :
+5
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 ...
Gus Michelson.'s full review | 231 words | 3 comments added.
Review by
Don.
on 14th Jun 2003
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+3
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. ...
Don.'s full review | 177 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Prashant.
on 9th May 2003
User Rating : 10
Respect :
-1
excellent
Prashant.'s full review | 27 words
Review by
Lynn_uk.
on 18th Apr 2003
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+1
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
Lynn_uk.'s full review | 95 words
Review by
Candace Carman.
on 12th Apr 2003
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+3
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.
Candace Carman.'s full review | 54 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Jaye.
expert review 
on 19th Nov 2002
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+2
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 ...
Jaye.'s full review | 241 words | 5 comments added.
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