Nikon FE10

The Nikon FE10 is a single lens reflex camera. It was introduced in the mid 90s. The model was produced by Cosina by order of Nikon. The design is based on the C2 and C3.

The lenses of the 35mm camera are changeable. This is made possible by the Nikon F bayonet. The Nikon F bayonet was first presented in the 1950s. Later an autofocus functionality was added.

Other manufacturers of suitable lenses are Sigma, Tokina, Tamron and Samyang. But not all modern camera lenses can be used with the old film cameras. You have to focus the lens manually on the desired subject.

For measuring exposure, the 35mm camera has a light meter. It can be used with films from ISO 25 to ISO 3200. The exposure is measured through the lens. Some of the exposure settings can be set automatically. In aperture priority mode, the photographer selects the aperture and the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed. However, the aperture and exposure time can also be set freely by the photographer.

The camera comes with a bulb mode. An external strobe or a flash unit can be connected to the Hot Shoe. The Nikon FE10 has a thread for a tripod. It can be triggered by self-timer or by cable release.

The camera weighs 400 grams and the dimensions are 13,9 x 8,6 x 5,3 cm. The camera needs two LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Nikon FE10

What films do you need for the Nikon FE10? It need 35mm film. For this film format, there is still a good selection of material for color and black and white images. For color shots there is the Kodak Ultramax 400*. One way to get black-and-white images is the Ilford FP4 Plus*.

The color film is designed for development in the C-41 process. C-41 films are developed by almost all photo laboratories.

The exposure area of the Nikon FE10 is 24 mm x 36 mm big. The photographer has to rewind the film manually.

The production of the 35mm camera was ended. Nowadays the camera can only be found used. The price for a used copy of the depends on the condition and functionality.