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Nikon FG | 35mm Film Camera

Price: CHF 216

A 1982 icon, restored with love. 💕📸

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Nikon FG: The Compact Classic That Grows With You

The Nikon FG packed beginner-friendly and creative controls into one remarkably compact SLR, and we’ve lovingly restored this one so it can make your first roll easy and your hundredth still exciting.

The Nikon FG may be small, but it quietly made Nikon history back in 1982. Why? You might ask. Well, It was the first Nikon SLR with Programmed Auto exposure, meaning it could choose the aperture and shutter speed while you focus, frame and catch the moment. It’s classic Nikon confidence with a friendlier first-roll personality: light enough to bring everywhere, charming enough to become part of the outfit and clever enough to keep film photography from feeling like a final exam.

When curiosity kicks in, the FG is ready to grow with you. Aperture Priority lets you choose the depth of field while the camera handles shutter speed, and Manual mode hands you control of the entire exposure. You still focus the lens and advance the film yourself, so every photograph has that satisfying hands-on rhythm.

Why You’ll Love It

A Brilliant First-Roll Setting: Program mode handles the exposure decisions, leaving you free to concentrate on focusing, framing and catching the moment.
Room to Get Creative: Move into Aperture Priority or full Manual control whenever you’re ready to experiment.
Made to Come Along: Its compact, lightweight body is much easier to carry all day than many traditional SLR cameras.
Helpful Viewfinder Guidance: An LED shutter-speed display keeps important exposure information visible while the camera stays at your eye.
Restored with Love at Cute Camera Co: Every Nikon FG is lovingly restored by the Cute Camera Co. team so it works just like it did back in the summer of 1982.

What’s Included

Restored Nikon FG with lens
Fresh batteries
Beginner-friendly support from Cute Camera Co.
60-day easy returns

ℹ️ Nikon FG Specifications and FAQs
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Nikon FG Specifications

The Essentials

Format: 35mm film
Camera type: Compact single-lens reflex (SLR)
Introduced: 1982
Exposure: Program, aperture-priority automatic, or manual
Focus: Manual focus
Included lens: 50mm prime lens
Lens system: Nikon F mount; AI/AI-S compatible
Shutter: Electronically timed 1 second to 1/1000 plus Bulb; mechanical M90 backup
Light meter: Built-in TTL, center-weighted meter with LED display
Battery: Two LR44 / SR44 batteries; M90 works without them
Film speed: ISO / ASA 12–3200
Flash: External flash through hot shoe; TTL flash with compatible units; sync at 1/90

Nikon FG Price and Condition

Every grade is restored and fully functional; the difference is cosmetic condition.

Average

Most economic

The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.

CHF 216.00

Good

Balanced pick

A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.

CHF 249.00

Very Good

Cleanest look

The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.

CHF 282.00

Included: restored camera built-in lens fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns

Nikon FG FAQs

Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.

Is the Nikon FG good for beginners?

Yes. Program mode can choose the exposure, aperture priority offers a creative next step, and manual mode is ready when wanted. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.

Does the Nikon FG need a battery to take photos?

Two batteries power the meter and electronic speeds, but mechanical M90 remains available. Fresh batteries are included.

How do focus and exposure work on the Nikon FG?

Focus: Manual focus. Exposure: Program, aperture-priority automatic, or manual. The camera handles at least part of the exposure decision, while you still shape the photograph through framing, timing, and the controls it provides.

What film does the Nikon FG use?

It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; ISO / ASA 12–3200. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.

Does the Nikon FG lens zoom or change?

The included lens is a fixed prime. Nikon AI-S lenses provide the fullest compatibility; AI lenses work well in aperture priority and manual modes.

Does the Nikon FG have a flash?

External flash through hot shoe; TTL flash with compatible units; sync at 1/90. When using flash, follow the camera’s indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.

How is film handled in the Nikon FG?

Manual loading, advance, and rewind. A 36-exposure roll normally gives 36 full-frame photographs; half-frame and multi-lens cameras divide the roll differently.

What is the Nikon FG best for?

It is especially lovely for first rolls, travel, portraits, and growing into manual control. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.

Why does Program mode work best with AI-S lenses?

AI-S lenses give the FG the aperture information and control it needs to run its Program mode as designed. AI lenses remain useful for aperture-priority and manual exposure.

Why does restoration matter with a Nikon FG?

Light leaks, inaccurate meters, sluggish shutters, tired film transport, and focus problems can stay hidden until a roll is developed. A lovingly restored Nikon FG lets you begin with confidence and spend your attention on the memory in front of the lens.