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Posted by icrewzbot

The FE2 is an excellent film camera - this is probably my personal favorite model out of basically all of the film cameras i've tried. Compact, intuitive, aesthetic, loaded with features, and has probably the best sounding/feeling shutter that i've come across. With what i think personally is the most intuitive meter needle system that Nikon used. These are frequently underrated in favor of the fully mechanical cams and the F-series, but for me personally this is 95% of what the pro bodies offer in a smaller package. Unlike the FE, it has wide shutter range from 8 seconds to 1/4000, and TTL off the film metering for flash, so it just works "automatically" and will stop/quench the flash when enough light has hit the film plane. 1/250 flash sync, which is higher than a lot of modern digital cameras. Stepless shutter speeds in auto mode for accurate, quick metering. Double exposure lever, fast silicon diode meter needle. Standard SR44 batteries so no messing with voltage converters like older cams. Auto exposure lock on the self timer lever. This is in the top tier of manual SLR bodies without having to pay F3 type prices. Camera definitely has signs of use but is fully functional. **Please note** that i have not put a roll of film through it, but the light seals have been replaced. Winds and advances film, shutter speeds sound accurate and electronics work well. Confirmed working with flash unit, exposure comp works, DOF lever works. Meter is functional and accurate to within probably half a stop. Please see pictures for full cosmetic shape as this is a used item - markings around the "FE2" logo, and generally minor wear and marks around the camera. No large dents or impacts, but minor scratches or black paint wearing off. Some dust or specs in the viewfinder, some light scratches on the mirror, but image through the viewfinder is still very clear and easy to see through. Some white marks on the matte black of the mirror box, but nothing sticky or crumbly. Bumper foam has been replaced. Really really crisp shutter sound - just a really satisfying snap to it and is my favorite sounding shutter. The honeycomb titanium shutter is cleanand works perfectly. If you're looking for a main film camera body that has everything you need and gets out of the way, this is it. Truly my favorite film camera, just have no need for two of them. Will ship insured within CONUS for $15, or local pickup to atlanta.

Mar 6, 2026 $240.00

Location: Atlanta, GA

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