Nikon FE Video 2: Change Batteries, Change Lenses, How to Meter, and Double Exposures

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Unlock the full potential of your Nikon FE with this enlightening tutorial video. We provide a step-by-step guide on how to master various aspects of the Nikon FE, making your photographic journey seamless and enjoyable.
The video commences with a detailed explanation of how to use the Nikon FE, ensuring you are familiar with its functionalities and controls. We explore the process of changing the batteries to keep your camera powered for exceptional performance. Furthermore, we demonstrate the ease of mounting and removing lenses from the Nikon FE, showcasing its compatibility with various lens options.
For photographers interested in using non-auto-indexing (NAI) lenses, we demonstrate the technique of stop-down metering on the Nikon FE, ensuring precise exposure control and artistic expression. Additionally, we take you through the essential steps of loading and unloading film from the camera, paving the way for unforgettable film photography experiences.
The video delves into the art of using flash with the Nikon FE, allowing you to illuminate your subjects creatively. As we explore the viewfinder and light meter, we unveil the secrets of accurate exposure, enabling you to capture perfectly balanced shots.
Moreover, we offer a comprehensive guide to changing the Nikon FE's focusing screen, opening up new possibilities for precise focusing and composition. Our discussion extends to the Nikon FE's hold function, enriching your shooting experience with enhanced stability and control.
Embrace the art of double exposures with the Nikon FE, as we unravel the technique for capturing unique and captivating images. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a budding enthusiast, this video equips you with the knowledge and skills to achieve extraordinary results with the Nikon FE.
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Video Index:
0:08 - How to use the Nikon FE
0:18 - Changing the Battery in the Nikon FE
3:27 - Mounting and Removing Lenses from the Nikon FE
3:57 - Using an NAI (Pre-AI) Lens with Stop-down Metering on the Nikon FE.
8:12 - Loading and Unloading Film from the Nikon FE
12:26 - Flash use with the Nikon FE
17:44 - Nikon FE’s Viewfinder and Light Meter
22:54 - How to Change the Nikon FE Focusing Screen
25:57 - Nikon FE Hold Function
28:55 - How to take a Picture with the Nikon FE
29:52 - Double Exposures with the Nikon FE
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@Ziggy864 4 ай бұрын

I'm quite new to film photography and just bought a Nikon FE. This was the best video I could have watched - not only to get set up but also to improve my understanding of how the camera works. You explain things so clearly and in such detail. Thanks so much for this video - it's much appreciated! 😊

@DavidHancock 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and great choice!

@pauka13 5 ай бұрын

Just got a mint condition FE. This video was really helpful to understand all of it's functions. Didn't know about the replaceable focusing screen. What a piece of technology!

@DavidHancock 5 ай бұрын

Nice!

@slaterlover Ай бұрын

So detailed, David. Thank you for your help. I’m getting this camera back today, I had it serviced because it sat unused for decades. I was a little intimidated because I’ve never shot an slr….you’ve definitely answered many of my questions. Thanks, again. 👍📸

@DavidHancock Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andysager652 9 ай бұрын

wow. such a great explanation, and published right before I discovered my dad’s old FE. Thanks!

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@senseofeverthing 9 ай бұрын

You can actually set your exposure to any value you like with your aperture. A Nikon camera lets you choose only fixed times, but you can use any aperture between the fixed aperture-stops. This means you can set your aperture e.g. to 8.2 and the camera will make a proper exposure. That's really helpful if you are working with slidefilm and try to nail exposure as good as possible.

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Nice! I didn't know that. Thank you! I will be giving that a shot next time the FE gets some time outside.

@ivanguerrero9815 3 ай бұрын

Isn't that what happens in any camera that has apperture priority? 😅

@solreategui418 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video thank you so much for putting in the time!🙏

@DavidHancock 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@3871120217 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! These videos are so well made and so informative!

@DavidHancock 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@DarthW11 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading and sharing in detailed understanding about FE! Bought mine few days ago and as a beginner in film photography, this video truly helped me!

@DavidHancock 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@eddyhoughton6542 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the clear and informative video. I got one of these second hand over twenty years ago when digital cameras were still in their infancy, and the Nikon F3 was king of the castle at about €1000. In 2004 I got a D70 which was the best "user level" Nikon digital camera at the time, and I still use it on a daily basis today. It's curious to see how the "MASP" manual functions on modern digital cameras derived from the "Auto" mode on the FE, there's a logical progression there passing through how the Minolta Dynax 404si operates, albeit with film rather than a photocell. I still think that the FE is more fun and more rewarding to use than the D70, and thinking about balancing shutter speed and aperture is a great discipline, and helps me get a lot more out of my digital equipment. Ideally I'd like my kids to learn how to use the FE, but unfortunately they're wedded to pointing and shooting with their mobile phones.

@MOZfreek00 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video David! You have no idea how helpful this was. I always favoured using my FM vs my FE because I didn't understand the metering feature but you've explained it beautifully. I can't wait to go out and shoot my FE this weekend.

@DavidHancock 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sixeightphotos 11 ай бұрын

Great instructional video. Thanks a bunch

@DavidHancock 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@CoCoandMay 11 ай бұрын

This video is very clear to explain FE how to understand exposure result, thanks a lot your creation.

@DavidHancock 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jantjeheeftschijt 11 ай бұрын

great video. I'll start with automatic mode and maybe come back in a few weeks ! ;)! So much to learn about such a little piece

@DavidHancock 11 ай бұрын

Thank you and good approach!

@dkproductions 6 ай бұрын

I have been a Nikon fan for my whole life (since getting a D3000 back in 2009 when I was 16). I got into film photography a couple years ago now with an ollld Leica that was passed down to me, and just the other day picked up a Nikon FE after getting tired of the troublesome quirks of the old 1937 Leica. It's so much fun learning a more modern SLR 35mm camera, and I am a bit in awe of what Nikon was able to accomplish back in the mid 70s with this camera. Thanks so much for the two excellent guides David!

@DavidHancock 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@bondgabebond4907 4 ай бұрын

You can thank Leica and Elektra for making cameras so good. Nikon copied and improved on the Leica and Elektra perfected the pentaprism, making it the first successful SLR camera. Nikon just made the best SLRs. Nikon actually bested Lecia. Both the F and F2 were superior and very successful cameras. They went to war, they were the camera of choice for the news media and with professions of all sorts.

@erichbrunner6157 11 ай бұрын

Great Video. I've been shooting my FE for a few years now, and did not realize the exposure trip about automatic stop down metering. I usually use manual; but the auto information was very helpful.

@DavidHancock 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ivaa7777JAWA 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@DavidHancock 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-ui3yw9ts5k 11 ай бұрын

I would realy like to watch video from you about olympus pen FE. Currently looking of it and will be nice to know everything. And thanks :) you halped me to select and buy my first film camera :)

@DavidHancock 11 ай бұрын

Thank you and what's the Nikon Pen FE? I'm not familiar with that camera.

@user-ui3yw9ts5k 11 ай бұрын

olympus pen FE.i wrote it wrong :/@@DavidHancock

@JordanWCole 7 ай бұрын

Great 2 part videos, thank you! Came from video 1 looking for the info on the DOF preview in this video but don't find it.

@DavidHancock 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Good catch. For that, just press the lever inward (IIRC, it's been a few months since I used this camera) and then the aperture will stop down. What you can then see in the viewfinder is a good gauge of the DoF on the image.

@RuoningH 2 ай бұрын

So useful! This is the most comprehensive video about Nikon FE❤ really appreciated. By the way I have a question, the first roll of film taken by my new FE only a half of it was exposed, the other half was unexposed, why did it happen?

@DavidHancock 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Nickporter17 9 ай бұрын

Hell yeah this is an epic video! I just picked one of these up as is off eBay for 70 bucks. Wish me luck lol any chance you have advice or resource for how to maintain or even refurbish one of these? I'm pretty handy and for $70 I'm not afraid to take it apart.

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Nice! I do not have refurb tips, but the Fix Old Cameras channel might.

@jetli626 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful! I just got my FE and haven't even taken a photo yet but now I feel like I have a good starting point! Do you think you'd ever do a maintenance video? While poking around my camera, I noticed the felt/rubber padding that the viewfinder mirror swings up into has turned to dust/goo and so it basically fell off when I gave it a slight poke (it was also dropping little contaminants on the various optics). Is that an easy thing to replace? Will it damage the mirror if I go without it?

@DavidHancock 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! For your maintenance question, it sounds like you're asking about the light seals and mirror bumper: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isybY7aalqjaoWw.htmlfeature=shared

@jetli626 7 ай бұрын

@@DavidHancock thanks! I bought some yarn and will do that replacement eventually. Your guide to the FE focus plate (?) was really helpful and I was able to replace the bumper on it 🤓

@DavidHancock 7 ай бұрын

@@jetli626 fantastic!

@Iamgeoffw 6 ай бұрын

Can you use the exposure lock in manual mode?

@DavidHancock 6 ай бұрын

No because there's no need to. The camera won't change settings but itself in manual mode.

@barium5675 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, David. Regarding the example given for metering the scene at around 27:36: Let's say my friend is sitting in the light, enjoying the sun. He/she is my main focus point. But there is a dog in the shadows I don't want to lose. I'd still meter the way explained ("for the shadows"), correct? Or would I look for something in between, e. g. the shadows cast by my friend.

@DavidHancock 6 ай бұрын

Thank you and hoo boy that's a tough metering situation for a film camera. If the scene were static and I had a moment to calculate exposure, here is how I would do that: 1- Take a meter reading on your friend, let's pretend it's 1/500 at f/5.6 2- Take a meter reading on the dog, let's pretend it's 1/30 at f/5.6 3- Split the difference (500-250-125-60-30) so 1/125 at f/5.6 In reality, in that setting I'd try for three shots -- 1/60, 1/125, and 1/250. One of those three would probably be okay. You'd need to use manual mode for that in this approach.

@barium5675 6 ай бұрын

@@DavidHancock okay, so the results seem to be the same when using the zone system, resulting in 1/125 or 1/250, depending on if you put the dog into II or III? However, since the FE doesn't use spot metering, the read 1/30 is already slightly faster resulting in some more light, correct? And if the reading on my friend is 1/1000 (let's assume the shadows are really dark), your method takes that into account, but the zone system doesn't. So which one would work better then if time is not a factor?

@DavidHancock 6 ай бұрын

@@barium5675 I would go with the method I described and split the reading with the goal of recovering the shadows and highlights in post. The zone scale is more for providing a gradation relationship. The reading splitting is more for ascertaining exposure settings.

@barium5675 6 ай бұрын

@@DavidHancock thanks!

@theDUCER. 11 ай бұрын

11:36 :)

@user-we1vm1cj7x 7 ай бұрын

hi david, thank you for this helpful video! i just bought my first nikon fe camera on ebay, and have been learning about how it functions. i am wondering if you would be willing to share your thoughts on an issue i am having. when i set my shutter speed to 60 or faster, i am unable fully pull the film advance lever back to advance the film…it jams. i am wondering if you are familiar with this issue?

@DavidHancock 7 ай бұрын

Just to check, does the camera have fresh batteries?

@user-we1vm1cj7x 7 ай бұрын

@@DavidHancock yes, the batteries are brand new, and the battery check lever shows that the batteries are working/lights up red.👍🏻

@DavidHancock 7 ай бұрын

@@user-we1vm1cj7x I'd run this past the Fix Old Cameras channel. That sounds like it might be an issue that needs a repair.

@user-we1vm1cj7x 7 ай бұрын

@@DavidHancock okay thank you!

@1theKevin_ 3 ай бұрын

I can't seem to pop the focusing screen out even though I pushed the notch as you did.

@DavidHancock 3 ай бұрын

There area few possibilities -- it could be that the caddy is jammed or stuck, you may not be pressing the release far enough, too. Those are the most likely possibilities.

@Nickporter17 9 ай бұрын

Why do people leave the passed sticker on the pentaprism housing

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Honestly I don't know. I take those off the cameras that I have owned. There may be some collector value in it. The only camera that I would leave it on is a K1000 to prove the body was made in Japan.