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From: nemes@rruxd.UUCP (R Nemes)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Upgrading an old Nikkormat
Message-ID: <126@rruxd.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 13-Mar-86 15:02:20 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 13 15:02:20 1986
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I own a Nikkormat that I purchased new in 1971.  In addition I
have 3 Nikkor lenses:
     
      50mm 1.4
      55mm micro
      28mm series E

I am considering upgrading to an FE-2 or FM-2 for the following reasons:

1.  The focusing screen makes it almost impossible to focus simply 
    and accurately, especially in low light.

2.  It is uncomfortably heavy.

3.  The lack of built-in hot shoe makes attaching a flash unit
    cumbersome.
 
4.  I primarily use it to take pictures of my young kids, who never
    sit still for a minute.  Having to continously adjust both the
    focus (see 1. above) and the exposure while waiting for a good shot
    means I usually miss the good ones.


I was planning on the FE-2 (primarily because of 4.), but having read
some articles on the net indicating that it is "flaky" makes me wonder.

Can someone tell me specifically what has put the FE-2 out of favor ?  
What about the FM-2 vs. FE-2 ?
What about the FA as an alternative?

Rick Nemes
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