That's awesome! The Nikon FG is such a solid choice, especially as a first film camera. It has that perfect blend of simplicity and control, plus it's great that it holds a special meaning coming from your mom. Are you planning to build a collection, or just sticking with the FG for now?
@@kylewilliams5919 Totally get that! The FG is such a solid choice - it’s compact, reliable, and delivers great results. No need to rush into anything else when you’re already happy with what you’ve got. If the right gear speaks to you in the future, it'll be there, but until then, enjoy shooting with the FG!
I read somewhere that FG has different film advance mechanism which works like ratchet. On other Nikon you advance film with one advance stroke but on FG it is possible to do with 3 times a third of a full stroke. Is this true?
Yes, that is true! The Nikon FG features a ratcheted film advance mechanism, allowing you to advance the film in multiple smaller strokes rather than requiring a single full stroke. This means you can advance the film by completing several partial movements of the film advance lever, as long as they collectively add up to a full advance. This feature can be particularly useful in situations where space is limited or a full stroke is difficult to achieve. Other Nikon cameras with similar mechanisms include models like the Nikon EM and the Nikon FE series.
@@anggaros1 Yes, the Nikon FG does have a multiple exposure feature. To use it: Advance the film to the frame where you want the multiple exposure. While holding down the film rewind button (located on the bottom of the camera), advance the film lever again. This prevents the film from moving while re-cocking the shutter. Press the shutter to take the additional exposure. This technique allows you to expose the same frame of film multiple times, creating a layered effect. Let me know if you need more guidance!
Totally get that! The mirror slap can be pretty noticeable on some models, especially if you're used to quieter cameras. It's one of those quirks that can be a deal-breaker for some but adds to the character for others. Thanks for sharing your rating!
Excellent video 😮!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄!
My mom gave me her FG after I got really into digital photography. its my only film camera at the moment but I absolutely love using it
That's awesome! The Nikon FG is such a solid choice, especially as a first film camera. It has that perfect blend of simplicity and control, plus it's great that it holds a special meaning coming from your mom. Are you planning to build a collection, or just sticking with the FG for now?
@@princeofrenaissance if something comes along that speaks to me I'll definitely grab it, but I'm more than happy for now to stick with the FG
@@kylewilliams5919 Totally get that! The FG is such a solid choice - it’s compact, reliable, and delivers great results. No need to rush into anything else when you’re already happy with what you’ve got. If the right gear speaks to you in the future, it'll be there, but until then, enjoy shooting with the FG!
I got one….love it!
It's a great camera and underrated. I love it!!
I read somewhere that FG has different film advance mechanism which works like ratchet. On other Nikon you advance film with one advance stroke but on FG it is possible to do with 3 times a third of a full stroke. Is this true?
Yes, that is true! The Nikon FG features a ratcheted film advance mechanism, allowing you to advance the film in multiple smaller strokes rather than requiring a single full stroke. This means you can advance the film by completing several partial movements of the film advance lever, as long as they collectively add up to a full advance. This feature can be particularly useful in situations where space is limited or a full stroke is difficult to achieve. Other Nikon cameras with similar mechanisms include models like the Nikon EM and the Nikon FE series.
@@princeofrenaissance does it also have multiple exposure feature?
@@anggaros1 Yes, the Nikon FG does have a multiple exposure feature.
To use it:
Advance the film to the frame where you want the multiple exposure.
While holding down the film rewind button (located on the bottom of the camera), advance the film lever again.
This prevents the film from moving while re-cocking the shutter.
Press the shutter to take the additional exposure.
This technique allows you to expose the same frame of film multiple times, creating a layered effect.
Let me know if you need more guidance!
I would give it a 3.5 because of the very gross mirror slap.
Totally get that! The mirror slap can be pretty noticeable on some models, especially if you're used to quieter cameras. It's one of those quirks that can be a deal-breaker for some but adds to the character for others. Thanks for sharing your rating!