RE:Nikon FE Rewind Handle/Open Back of Camera
Sep 17, 2012 16:29:38 #
I recently purchased a Nikon FE (know very little about) and have trouble pulling up the rewind handle/knob to open the back of the camera. Is there a certain way to do this or is the knob need servicing? It's a nice little camera but when it comes to opening the back it is almost impossible. I only paid $50 for the camera and a 50mm f2.8 lens. I also have some one 20mins away that works on vintage cameras,clocks,stereos--you name it. I purchased off a individual with no return so that is out of the question but I do plan to biuld up my colection. I'm used to old Minoltas and have a Nikon EM that was given me awhile back.
Sep 17, 2012 16:35:16 #
I believe there is a lever around the rewind knob (left side as you face the viewfinder) that you have to slide before you can pull the knob up to open.
Sep 17, 2012 16:47:17 #
ArgusSnap1 wrote:
I recently purchased a Nikon FE (know very little ... (show quote)
On my old Nikon F, I had to pull up the winding crank to remove the film cannister. The camera opened by turning a recessed "D" lock on the bottom.
Go gently!
EDIT: http://www.fixya.com/support/t421300-workout_open_nikon_fe_camera
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091026185728AAAPLyB
Sep 17, 2012 17:32:46 #
had to take down my fe from the book shelf were it serves as an attractive book end. darn the cost of film development.right next to the rewind crank on the Asa dial is a small black lever. push the lever to wards you as you pull up on the crank. you should hear a click then the back should pop open. The Fe was my workhorse many years ago and still is one heck of a camera. built like a tank everything on dials (if only there was a dslr version of an Fe.) if you like it and want more lenses for it I recommend KEH.com lots of stuff great prices, but do not scream when you find out you overpaid for what you got. If you want a manual for it, go to nikonusa.com scroll down to the bottom look for download center. this is weird but click on dslr cameras even though you have a film camera. you will find the Fe mixed in among the various Nikon dslr's. click on Fe and you can download for free a pdf version of the manual for it. good luck. Dang it now I am craving loading some film in the ol girl and taken her out for some shots. Fe was a great Nikon.
Sep 17, 2012 21:56:34 #
jerryc41 wrote:
On my old Nikon F, I had to pull up the winding crank to remove the film cannister. The camera opened by turning a recessed "D" lock on the bottom.
On my Nikon F, the whole back came off when you turned that "D" lock on the bottom. That's where growing an exrta hand was handy!
Sep 18, 2012 02:37:59 #
As you read, you need to move a small lever to pull up on the crank. I hope you haven't damaged the lever lock. If you have, contact:
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Sep 18, 2012 08:30:55 #
pehr50
Loc: S.I. NYC.
I have a FE-2 the way it opens is to pull up on the rewind knob, it cones up about 1/2 inch to open the back
Sep 18, 2012 11:14:03 #
Thanks every one--that solved my problem! I like these old clunker cameras for their simplicity but would'nt you know it--Nikon would sneek in a "Magic Button." I've had fun so far with it and I love the big viewfinder which is hard to find in digital cameras today. I take my color film to Sam's, the big brother to Walmart and have a Minolta Dimage Scan Dual III and Epson V700 flatbed scanner for film up to 8x10 for my medformat and Speed Graphic 4x5. I often use the c-41 b/w films that a color lab can process and although I know how to develop my regular b/w film my new apartment I now live in is not to keen on me using chemicals. But there seems to be plenty of places to dev. the reg b/w especially mail order. I am and always will be an old filmy person--as Gary Winogrand stated "I like to photograph to see something photographed" or something like that. I'm like that too--I just like film with all its imperfections--crappy cameras or lenses or great just to see what happens. I haven't even hooked up my Epson scanner yet and still have to hook up amy Nikon Coolscan V ed that I bought off a friend for $50. I don't have the software for it but wen I ready to use it I'll post that question then. Thanks so much people.
Sep 18, 2012 18:09:20 #
Sorry I couldn't answer sooner. I was away from computer for too long. I ran a pair of FE's for over 25 years and never had a problem with them! The 'open' mechanism was always a fun thing to do.
The most important thing I found was what you used to focus with. You do realise that the focussing screen can be changed from the simple spot option. As I remember you could choose one of three. I found that the best option was a grid. Made life much easier. What does yours have?
The most important thing I found was what you used to focus with. You do realise that the focussing screen can be changed from the simple spot option. As I remember you could choose one of three. I found that the best option was a grid. Made life much easier. What does yours have?
Sep 24, 2012 12:48:19 #
Mine has the spot with the split image match up--which is not too useful since it is often looks dark and I don't see as well as I use to. In that regard I appreciate autofocus especially when there is something definite to focus on or if my eyes are too tired I can just listen for the ding.
Sep 24, 2012 13:03:47 #
That's where the grid was so much better. It was much easier to see if the image was in focus.
If you can get one, you'll appreciate the difference.
I really couldn't get my head around the split image screen!
If you can get one, you'll appreciate the difference.
I really couldn't get my head around the split image screen!
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