Nikon FG-20 Video 1: 35mm Film SLR Camera Operation, Use, How to, and Instructions
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Nikon's FG-20, a more-capable Nikon EM, in Nikon's own words, elevated the entry-level camera market to add functionality, improve baseline entry-level camera feature sets, and provide a good swan song to the entry-level manual focus lineup made by Nikon. A capable and reliable camera, the Nikon FG-20 cameras have aged well and still operate reliably, making these a great choice for beginner photographers.
Video Index:
Skip the Intro: 0:15
Changing the Battery in the Nikon FG-20: 0:29
Loading and Unloading Film from the Nikon FG-20: 2:36
Flash use with the Nikon FG-20: 6:26
Exposure Compensation with the Nikon FG-20: 9:49
Nikon FG-20’s Viewfinder and Light Meter: 11:58
How to take a Picture with the Nikon FG-20: 13:29
Double Exposures with the Nikon FG-20: 15:23
Like this Video and Subscribe to the David Hancock Channel: 20:01
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Thanks again David. Even though I knew a bit about this series of SLR's beforehand, and had a few earlier models; FM, FM2, and even an EM, your study convinced me I should secure one, which I did this very evening, actually moments ago. My praise for your efforts and service to the photographic community.
Grandpa’s camera! I am so happy to see you make videos about this camera
Thank you! I'm glad I could make this one, too.
Your explanation about double exposure was perfect. Thanks
Thank you!
A great Video ! I have had my FG-20 for 35 years and you explained thing about it I did not know ! Thanks for your time !
Thank you!
Love you’re videos man! They are so informative and step by step! Excited to try out double exposures!
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Thank you for your work, it’s a great explainatuon❤️🙌🏻
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Both Tutorials are absolutely fascinating and on point! Thank you so much!!!
I agree
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I recently found my family’s FG-20 and am so excited to learn how to use it properly! Have never used one of these before. Amateur photographer, which means i have only used dig cameras lol! Thank you for making this!
Thank you and nice find!
Thanks for this! It helped me get reacquainted with this camera after not shooting film for ~12 years. I have the FG- not FG20, but this was mostly the same.
Thank you! I also have a video series (much older) on the FG.
buen video, buen tutorial....gracias !
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Fantastic video
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David..this is an awesome tutorial. For the year of 2021...I am doing it old school with photography. Making old new again. Thanks for creating this video. #iamyourcameraguy
Nice and thank you!
thank you for the video, somebody bought this camera for my 18th birthday and i hope it will serve me well! i am new to film photography and from what i've gathered it should be a fine camera for starting out.
That's a fantastic gift!
When the FG 20 came out I always thought a Nikkormat was a better option. Battery dependent cameras took over the market afterwards. Video is great as usual. Thank you.
Thank you! I tend to prefer cameras that don't require batteries as well.
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I still have my FG-20, which I used for almost 20 years before going digital. Normally I used mine in manual shutter-priority mode (BTW, when it's on manual a red M appears in the viewfinder). I set my shutter speed, usually 1/500 to freeze motion, then the aperture to whatever value was needed for that speed. For Kodachrome 64 @ 1/500 on a sunny day, that was usually f/5.6, extrapolated from the "sunny 16" rule (shutter speed 1/ASA @ f/16 on a sunny day). For flash I used the M90 setting and whatever aperture the calculator on my flash (a generic one) recommended for a given ASA and distance. Usually, I used the standard Series E 50 mm f/1.8 lens, but sometimes a Series E 36-72 mm f/3.5 zoom. I keep a UV filter (52 mm diameter) and a hood on both lenses.
Nice!
I used this camera in late '90s through today. Only lightly. And have replaced the body once since due to wear. My experience was that of a ignorant enthusiast. A number of great, lifetime great photos. The trouble in april 2, 2020 is finding reliable: affordable developing. Not to mention, film is not cheap anymore.
I love the Nikon fg20 it and it has great personal and historical value for me. I am 40, so it has been with me for 2/3 of my life. If you are up to the challenge, and entering film, why not?
Why not for sure. These are good cameras.
really helpful video thank you!! also what does trip the shutter mean ??
Thank you! Tripping the shutter just means firing it to take a photo.
What if my battery chamber doesn't open?
Could it be encrusted like it usually happen with batteries?
And in this case, what you suggest to do?
Thank you for your fantastic and inspiring video!
Thank you!
I have done a video on that previously, too. Here's a link: ua-cam.com/video/0BQNSsM1okU/v-deo.html
Thanks David for the great video! I just want to check, does shutter speeds in film camera work the same way as digital camera? If I shoot at 1/15 shutter on a film camera am I gonna get crazy camera shake?
Thank you and oh yes you will, probably more because these have no image stabilization.
this was so helpful. i inherited a camera and had no idea what to expect! however when i shoot i think my ISO setting is shifting? how much of a difference does it make and do i just turn it back even though the film is attached?
Thank you!
The ISO dial is moving? It should definitely not do that if the ring is nested correctly, so first up, verify that. If the ring is nested correctly and the dial turns on its own, that could indicate an underlying problem with the mechanism. ISO being changed mid-roll will have a significant effect and some photos are likely not to turn out with usable images.
Omg I was totally mistaken, I rewatched and see I got my ISO ring and the rewind dial mixed up. Thank you so much for the quick response you’re an incredible human!! Sorry about that!!
@@gabriellematusky4090 lol, easy mistake to make. The rewind dial spinning means that the film was loaded correctly.
Do you have a video about how lenses work? I’m a beginner and I didn’t quite understand what the “f” that you mentioned before the numbers on the lenses is.
I will soon. That's a great idea. I wrote a script last night and hope to record and upload it in the next couple of days.
Thanks for this video! I have a quick question - I tried your method of using auto mode for a double exposure but once I pressed the film rewind button, held the lever and 'advanced' the film, the lever that you hold so the film doesn't actually rewind seems to be loose like it's ready to rewind the film and it doesn't seem to be catching back on. Any ideas?
Thank you and it should re-engage after you advance it without holding the rewind button following your second exposure.
is there a lock mode on the camera to prevent accidentally pressing the shutter? i have one on my canon and am trying to find if there’s one on this one
IIRC for this model, no.
Can you do triple and quadruple exposures? Or are you limited to only do a double and then immediately need to follow it with the “dead frame”?
Sure can, you just need to further reduce the light for each exposure. So a triple is about -1.7 stops, a quadruple is around -2.3. The less-than-one-stop changes there owe to reciprocity failure.
can you please link some good articulating flashes?
There are a ton to choose from. A third-party flash like an Amazon Basics or Sunpak or Vivitar will be great.
This is a silly question, but how do you decide on the correct aperture?
Not a silly question at all. To me, the aperture selection is key because depth of field and subject isolation are key elements of my photos. So the selection will be based on what you want to have be in focus as well as how close you are to the subject. I have a whole video on how to read focus scales (ua-cam.com/video/owR83amA8Y4/v-deo.html) and that will explain how to read the lens if you don't already know that. So understanding lens markings, you can pick the aperture that provides the proper subject isolation, exposure control, and depth of field for your image. How to select that specifically is a matter of personal taste, experimentation, and trial and error.
i have nikon fg20, is it ok if i have a iso400 film and i set the iso dial to 200 or 800? or should i follow the film iso..
You can, that's called pulling and pushing, respectively. You'll need to adjust development time, though, when you do that.
Great video! Thanks so much for the great explanation! I have one question tough, what is the speed mode that is after the automatic mode?? 🤔
I found it in the users manual! Is a noise warning automatic mode that warns you when you are under or over exposed 😃
Thank you!
How do you see the photos? Sorry if u went through it.
You'll need to get the film developed and you can either see the prints or buy scans or both.
Dumb question, but how would you do bokeh with the nikon fg 20
Not a dumb question at all. That's not a function of the camera -- you can do this the same basic way with any camera. That will be determined by the lens. In general, shoot at a wide aperture (low number) at close focus (as close to the closest focus as possible) with small lights or specular highlights (such as fairy lights, a city skyline, or dew drops on leaves) in the background at least five feet away. If you use a longer lens, like a 100mm f/2.8 (the Series E from Nikon is an especially good option for this) then that will make it even easier.
@DavidHancock I only have the nikon series e 50mm f1.8 lens, and money is tight ATM, so no new lens for the foreseeable future
And could I insert a piece of paper with a shape (heart, diamond, etc) to make interesting shots (I haven't tried it because I don't want to accidentally damage the camera if it gets stuck)
@@The-One-and-Only100 I have a detailed lens review on that lens scheduled for July 8. But in short, that's a great lens and you can use it for bokeh balls photos.
For the shapes, you can just put shapes in front of the lens. For that, black construction paper with a shape cut into it will work then just hold it gently right in front of the lens.
Wait, I don't understand if it use a Nickel battery or a Mercury Battery.
You'll use two alkaline batteries for these. There were no mercury batteries made for these, ttbomk. Two S76, A76, 357, LR44, or AG13 (all of those are the same) will work.
@@DavidHancock what if I use the lithium batteries?
@@joker8282 I don't think they make lithium batteries in the size this camera uses. If they do, as long as the total battery voltage is 3 volts, then the actual per source compound shouldn't be an issue. The alkaline batteries for the camera should last about a year or so with normal use and cost around $5 each if you pay too much for them.
@@DavidHancock I have a 3 volt batteries. Im pretty young, I'm eleven and I like photography a lot.
Nice! I got started at ten. You're at a great place to start trying photography and film will teach you so much about how to take a proper photo that you'll be way ahead of the game when you get into high school or college photo courses. The FG-20 is a great first SLR. All you need is it and the 50mm lens it probably came with and you can take all kinds of photos. I don't think I got a second lens for my first SLR for three or four years after I got it.
Stop by the channel and leave me a comment any time you have a question.
My door on my camera wont close,why?
Could just be a bit stuck. If you lift the rewind knob all the way and it won't pop open, try lifting it and wiggling the door back, too. sometimes if the backs get jammed they don't like to open easily.
I have this camera and have had it for many years. I never used it because I don't know how. After watching your video I still don't know how. I don't understand a thing you said. I guess this is the reason I will never use it!
The second video in this series covers all the operations and demonstrates hope to perform each function that the camera can perform. That might be more helpful.
It's no use David. I don't understand this at all. You move this and move that and set this and set that and I can't follow why or what anything does. I also don't understand the camera language that you use either. If these are beginners videos, I guess I am less than a beginner or just stupid. I have a lot of questions on every move you make. I find there are too many settings and things to consider to take pictures. I need to find a true beginners video or find someone that will explain it like I am a sixth grader.
I'm sorry to hear that. I do think this is the most-entry-level video series on UA-cam for this camera.