Great review. Not all film cameras are meant to be tank-busters like (e.g.) the F2. I love my little EM and use it more often than my more 'pro' cameras (F2's included). As mentioned in the vid, it's light weight and, if you're not going into a war zone, perfectly adequate for most applications. Have it CLA'd every couple of years and it will reward you with a lifetime of reliable use.
Great review. I have a lot of classic cameras and I love this one. It’s really beautiful, light and dependable. And it’s designed by an Italian car designer who designed the Ferrari 250GT, The Fiat 850 Spyder and the DeLorean!
I had an EM in the early eighties when I was traveling around the US on my motorcycle. Most of the time I was shooting in manual (1/90) mode with 100 ASA film and using the sunny sixteen rule. Easy peasy. No batteries to think about. I’ve still got one of them.
Analog Life I was young then. I had my degree and my P.E. But the economy had gone to *&$*. No wife, no children, a few dollars in the bank, So I headed out across the country for about a year. Things that I saw on that trip no longer exist. No regrets
@@TheDecguy That must have been quite the experience. I drove across Canada once in 2002 and I only wish I had a camera then, saw some amazing sights that are seared in my memory. Now that I think of it, I likely will do that again. Thanks for sharing 🙂👍
First class review of a lovely camera thank you. Your relaxed friendly presentation is perfect and make complex concepts both interesting and informative.
Bought an EM in 1982, loved it. Just bought another off Ebay and I know I’ll love it again despite my digital and medium format cameras. Nice video by the way😍
Thanks for the review. A friend recommended a Nikon EM to me years ago, and I was offended, because I’d heard it was considered a “girls camera.” I wound up getting a Pentax K1000, which is a good one to learn with, but I would’ve saved a lot of film early on, if I got the Nikon EM! I still have the K1000, but I did add an EM to my collection, and I love the compact size of it.
This was my first camera, I bought it in 2004 when I was 18. Untill today the only viewfinders comparable to this one are from the FM2 and the Leica M3. I still use it today and love it, it's super fast, reliable and tiny. Great review!
Just got this at a garage sale and I haven’t shot film in a really long time. Lovely review and very helpful, your voice is so soothing! Thank you for sharing.
Nice review, thank you! Only one remark about the price - £250 at that time do not have the same value as they have today... It was maybe the amount of one salary or so... )) But they still keep good value of course. Thanks again!
Great review - this was my first Nikon, bought second-hand in the late 80s. Later I bought a second when I was working as an informal journalist in the mid-1990s. Had the E series 24, 50 and 100mm lenses which covered practically everything I needed. Put some big rubber lens hoods on, and it looked the business. Crashed some good events with this set-up.
You have an amazing Chilled voice! Love the review. I just bought a Nikon F3 body. I found out that (in Germany) it is cheaper to buy a Nikon EM with the 50mm lens than to buy the lens by itself. So now i got myself a EM -- and I love it.
lol, thanks. I get that all the time :-). Glad to hear about your positive experience with this camera. It is very underrated but just simply good. Cheers!
Totally chilled delivery - very pleasant🙌🏽. It’s a nicely-built (and NOT cheap-feeling) camera, with perfect ergonomics and easy and unobtrusive to take along with the digital or medium-format. Pancake 50mm is perfectly good for most situations, too - but being able to switch-out with any other Nikon AI lenses makes it truly versatile. Bulb-mode for longer exposures is fantastic. Maybe not for “gear snobs”, but as YOU imply - the results are only as good as the photographer! With this camera, the sky is literally the limit!! 😎🤜🏽🤛🏽
Hi Sir, love your Vlogs. They make me complety ZEN. I just bought this camera one week ago for only 30 Euro with flash. After seeing your video I am double happy that I've purchased it. All the best for you and your nice family, greets from Belgium
I had one and I was sad when the film takeup mechanism died mid roll. But..its not like the aren't cheap to buy everywhere. If you ever see a 28m Macro - built by pretty much everyone, Bauer, Reikanon, Makinon, Remington, Baush & Lomb, Kalimar, Promaster--ALL those old names that rebranded cheap lenses...GET IT!! You will probably pay $5 and those are CRAZY sharp lenses. I've used them mostly on Nikon DSLRs, but of course on something like and EM it would be great. It was so good, I bought 3 more, whenever I see them, I get them! You'll know its the right one because they all have 28mm Macro on the face of the lens around the front glasss, and a scale on the side with either green, yellow, blue, orange or red obnoxious neon paint...
awesome video, I have the same camera the battery that fits that is 2 Maxell LR 44 , that same battery fits my Pentax MX camera also ... the one thing you don't have to worry about this camera is the focussing it's up to you to focus , a lot of times when you use a newer up-to-date camera digital sometimes the focussing is off , it makes you a better photographer and it slows you down to taking a better picture , negatives are forever and digital can be deleted at any time if your PC ever crashes there gone , micro SD card ever corrupted it's ...gone baby gone
I recently purchased this camera at a garage sale! I am extremely new to film photography do you have a video showing what your photos will look like with long exposure different shutter speeds etc?
The name is either a reaction to the galloping success of the Pentax ME, which was also a aperture priority camera. Nikon EM. That, or it’s Economy Model. :-) BTW The EM is designed by the same guy who designed the Nikon F3, the L35 AF and the Delorean, Giorgetto Giugiaro
I have a Canon M50 and wanted to practice taking product shots and asked my mother about some old camera's she stored away. And she pulled out the exact same model and it's in mint condition. Definitely going to get some rolls of 35mm and make use of it. Are you using a 35mm film scanner or getting them developed?
Hi, I’m really enjoying your videos. I found you by searching for a review of the Nikon EM. Does the EM lock the exposure when you press and hold the shutter button, so you could then recompose? Thanks, Derek
Film Life Vlog No problem, I bought it now and I’m enjoying using it. Of course it’s also possible to turn the ISO dial as a way of compensating exposure.
Google covid-19 and 5G whats the connection David Icke youtube You know I here an echo of my voice in yours. I think all cameras are beautiful. I have over 60 of them and climbing and love them all: Maranatha
Great review. Not all film cameras are meant to be tank-busters like (e.g.) the F2. I love my little EM and use it more often than my more 'pro' cameras (F2's included). As mentioned in the vid, it's light weight and, if you're not going into a war zone, perfectly adequate for most applications. Have it CLA'd every couple of years and it will reward you with a lifetime of reliable use.
Great review. I have a lot of classic cameras and I love this one. It’s really beautiful, light and dependable. And it’s designed by an Italian car designer who designed the Ferrari 250GT, The Fiat 850 Spyder and the DeLorean!
I had an EM in the early eighties when I was traveling around the US on my motorcycle. Most of the time I was shooting in manual (1/90) mode with 100 ASA film and using the sunny sixteen rule. Easy peasy. No batteries to think about. I’ve still got one of them.
Oh, I'm kinda jealous. I wish I could do that, travel 😭
Analog Life
I was young then. I had my degree and my P.E. But the economy had gone to *&$*. No wife, no children, a few dollars in the bank, So I headed out across the country for about a year. Things that I saw on that trip no longer exist. No regrets
@@TheDecguy That must have been quite the experience. I drove across Canada once in 2002 and I only wish I had a camera then, saw some amazing sights that are seared in my memory. Now that I think of it, I likely will do that again. Thanks for sharing 🙂👍
First class review of a lovely camera thank you. Your relaxed friendly presentation is perfect and make complex concepts both interesting and informative.
Thank you for the kind words. Cheers!
Great review! really enjoyed your delivery. thank you.
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed this.
Bought an EM in 1982, loved it. Just bought another off Ebay and I know I’ll love it again despite my digital and medium format cameras. Nice video by the way😍
Awesome, you will indeed. Cheers!
Thanks for the review. A friend recommended a Nikon EM to me years ago, and I was offended, because I’d heard it was considered a “girls camera.” I wound up getting a Pentax K1000, which is a good one to learn with, but I would’ve saved a lot of film early on, if I got the Nikon EM! I still have the K1000, but I did add an EM to my collection, and I love the compact size of it.
This was my first camera, I bought it in 2004 when I was 18. Untill today the only viewfinders comparable to this one are from the FM2 and the Leica M3. I still use it today and love it, it's super fast, reliable and tiny. Great review!
I Agree. Thanks 🙂
Just got this at a garage sale and I haven’t shot film in a really long time. Lovely review and very helpful, your voice is so soothing! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this. Cheers! 🙂
I really like this video, it feels like I am talking to you in person! Please make more videos like this!😁
Thanks for the great feedback. Will do 🙂
Nice review, thank you! Only one remark about the price - £250 at that time do not have the same value as they have today... It was maybe the amount of one salary or so... )) But they still keep good value of course. Thanks again!
Great review - this was my first Nikon, bought second-hand in the late 80s. Later I bought a second when I was working as an informal journalist in the mid-1990s. Had the E series 24, 50 and 100mm lenses which covered practically everything I needed. Put some big rubber lens hoods on, and it looked the business. Crashed some good events with this set-up.
Great review I have recently purchased one and have just run a film through it, happy with the results, stay safe thanks man.
Awesome, so glad to hear. Cheers!
You have an amazing Chilled voice! Love the review. I just bought a Nikon F3 body. I found out that (in Germany) it is cheaper to buy a Nikon EM with the 50mm lens than to buy the lens by itself. So now i got myself a EM -- and I love it.
lol, thanks. I get that all the time :-). Glad to hear about your positive experience with this camera. It is very underrated but just simply good. Cheers!
I enjoyed your video so much! Your voice is so relaxing 🙂
Thank you :-)
Totally chilled delivery - very pleasant🙌🏽. It’s a nicely-built (and NOT cheap-feeling) camera, with perfect ergonomics and easy and unobtrusive to take along with the digital or medium-format. Pancake 50mm is perfectly good for most situations, too - but being able to switch-out with any other Nikon AI lenses makes it truly versatile. Bulb-mode for longer exposures is fantastic. Maybe not for “gear snobs”, but as YOU imply - the results are only as good as the photographer! With this camera, the sky is literally the limit!! 😎🤜🏽🤛🏽
Couldn't agree with you more 👍
Hi Sir, love your Vlogs. They make me complety ZEN. I just bought this camera one week ago for only 30 Euro with flash. After seeing your video I am double happy that I've purchased it. All the best for you and your nice family, greets from Belgium
Thank you so much! Cheers!
I love this camera too ! Great photos from a great uncomplicated classic !
Larry McCormick
I loved the review
Happy to hear. Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you for showing us how to use the camera.
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Ben, huge thank you for awesome review of Nikon EM. I really love nikon slr cameras and EM will be my next one. Liked and Subscribed ;)
Awesome. Thanks!
I had one and I was sad when the film takeup mechanism died mid roll. But..its not like the aren't cheap to buy everywhere.
If you ever see a 28m Macro - built by pretty much everyone, Bauer, Reikanon, Makinon, Remington, Baush & Lomb, Kalimar, Promaster--ALL those old names that rebranded cheap lenses...GET IT!! You will probably pay $5 and those are CRAZY sharp lenses. I've used them mostly on Nikon DSLRs, but of course on something like and EM it would be great. It was so good, I bought 3 more, whenever I see them, I get them! You'll know its the right one because they all have 28mm Macro on the face of the lens around the front glasss, and a scale on the side with either green, yellow, blue, orange or red obnoxious neon paint...
Thanks for the recommendation. Will check those out. Cheers!
awesome video, I have the same camera the battery that fits that is 2 Maxell LR 44 , that same battery fits my Pentax MX camera also ... the one thing you don't have to worry about this camera is the focussing it's up to you to focus , a lot of times when you use a newer up-to-date camera digital sometimes the focussing is off , it makes you a better photographer and it slows you down to taking a better picture , negatives are forever and digital can be deleted at any time if your PC ever crashes there gone , micro SD card ever corrupted it's ...gone baby gone
All so true 😃. Thanks for watching!
Nice pictures at the end, by the way!
Thanks 👍🏾
beautiful photos !!!
Thanks :-)
Under appreciated camera, very capable - Great review!
Very true indeed. Thanks for watching :-)
Thanks for being so friendly and positive. It's a joy to watch your videos. Stay safe my friend. Oh, and lovely pictures. What film was this?
Thanks so much. I shot with the Fujifilm Fujicolor 200 film. Best of health to you and your loved ones!
Lovely review mate, cheers from the UK.
Thank you kindly 🙂
Thanks for the great review and the pics were very impressive, keep safe my brother :) Tim
Thank you! Same to you. Blessings!
I recently purchased this camera at a garage sale! I am extremely new to film photography do you have a video showing what your photos will look like with long exposure different shutter speeds etc?
No, I have not done long exposures yet, but that is a great idea for another episode. Cheers!
I dont know why, but I saw this video and I got to like the way you presented it! Afetwards I did what I should....I subscribed :)
Thank you so much!
The name is either a reaction to the galloping success of the Pentax ME, which was also a aperture priority camera.
Nikon EM.
That, or it’s Economy Model. :-)
BTW The EM is designed by the same guy who designed the Nikon F3, the L35 AF and the Delorean, Giorgetto Giugiaro
Interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I have a Canon M50 and wanted to practice taking product shots and asked my mother about some old camera's she stored away. And she pulled out the exact same model and it's in mint condition. Definitely going to get some rolls of 35mm and make use of it. Are you using a 35mm film scanner or getting them developed?
Wow, lucky! I do develop my own film and scan them myself. Check out this episode I made on the topic: ruclips.net/video/clgz57zNcV0/видео.html
What film did you use for the photos?
Kodak Gold 200. The cheap stuff :-)
Hi, I’m really enjoying your videos. I found you by searching for a review of the Nikon EM. Does the EM lock the exposure when you press and hold the shutter button, so you could then recompose? Thanks, Derek
Thank you. Unfortunately, no. However, it has a button that reduces the exposure by two stops when pressed for backlit conditions.
Film Life Vlog No problem, I bought it now and I’m enjoying using it. Of course it’s also possible to turn the ISO dial as a way of compensating exposure.
Derek Taylor Yes! That’s a trick that I used to do with my old OM-10 (aperture priority) - simple hack to get the results you want 👍🏽👍🏽😁
May i ask is that the original skin on it
I think it is the original skin.
Do you know where to buy one of these cameras?
Depends on where you are. Currently your best bet would be online, on eBay.
Google covid-19 and 5G whats the connection David Icke youtube
You know I here an echo of my voice in yours. I think all cameras are beautiful. I have over 60 of them and climbing and love them all: Maranatha
Love your comment. Maranatha!