Nikon EM

Specifications

Type of camera
35mm single-lens reflex (SLR), aperture-priority automatic.

Picture format
35mm (24mm x 36mm film size).

Lens mount
Nikon bayonet type.

Lenses usable
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 as Standard; other Series E lenses; APtypeNikkor lenses and others.

Shutter
Electronically controlled, verticaltravel, metal focal-plane shutter; stepless speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. when shutter operation mode selector is set to AUTO 1/90 sec. mechanical shutter speed when set to M90; B setting also provided for long exposures.

Film advance
Film winding lever provided completed stroke of 144° simultaneously advances film, cocks shutter and operates frame counter; choice of one continuous stroke or series of shorter strokes.

Viewfinder
Fixed eyelevel pentaprism full aperture viewing type with built in TTL exposure meter; shutter speed scale and exposure needle visible inside; ready-light lights up when SB-E or SB-10. Speedlight is in use, center of scale's bracket indicates 1/90 sec.; finder coverage approx. 92% of picture field; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity.

Focusing screen
Fixed~type Nikon "K" screen; comprises matte fresnel field with central split~image range finder spot surrounded by microprism ring and 12mm~dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering.

Reflex mirror
Instant return, non-lockable type.

Self-timer
Lever provided can be set for up to approx. 10-sec. exposure delay; setting cancellable before shutter release button is pressed.

Exposure measurement
Exposure TTL center-weighted exposure metering at full aperture; meter incorporates one silicon photo diode (SPD).

Metering range
EV 2 to EV 18 (i.e., f/2 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000 sec. at ASA 100 and with 50mm f/1.8 lens).

Exposure signal
"Beep~beep" warnings,sound activated when shutter release button is pressed to fingerguard position if matching shutter speed for lens aperture set is approx. 1/30sec. and below, or approx. 1/1000sec. and above.

Exposure
compensation
Approx. + 2EV when exposure compensation button is kept depressed as shutter release button is pressed.

Meter power source
Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (S-76 or SR-44 type) or one 3V lithium battery.

Meter ON/OFF switch
Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed; stays switched on for several seconds after finger is lifted off button.

Battery power checker
LED lamp lights up to indicate sufficient power availability when power check button is pressed.

Film speed range
ASA25-1600.

Frame counter
Shows number of frames exposed, automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened, automatic operation starts from frame 1.

Fllmrewind
Manual; film rewind crank rotat ed after film rewind button is depressed.

Flash synchronization
Built~in ISO-type hot shoe, automatic flash sync at 1/90 sec. with SB-E Speedlight Unit which activates camera's ready-light when flash operation is ready; ready-light "blinks" to signal incorrect ASA/aperture combination; M90 shutter operation mode selector setting used with other electronic flash units, providing flash sync at 1/9Osec. bulb-type units not usable.

Motor drive coupling
Electrical contact and coupler built-in for oReration with MD-E Motor Drive.

Camera back
Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided.

Body finish
Black

Accessories provided
Camera body cap, triangular grommets for neckstrap and two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries.

Dimensions
135mm(W)x86mm(H)x54mm(D).

Weight
46Og (body only).

*All specificationsare subject to change without notice.

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Specifications
Type of camera	35mm single-lens reflex (SLR), aperture-priority automatic.
Picture format	35mm (24mm x 36mm film size).
Lens mount	Nikon bayonet type.
Lenses usable	Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 as Standard; other Series E lenses; APtypeNikkor lenses and others.
Shutter	Electronically controlled, verticaltravel, metal focal-plane shutter; stepless speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. when shutter operation mode selector is set to AUTO 1/90 sec. mechanical shutter speed when set to M90; B setting also provided for long exposures.
Film advance	Film winding lever provided completed stroke of 144° simultaneously advances film, cocks shutter and operates frame counter; choice of one continuous stroke or series of shorter strokes.
Viewfinder	Fixed eyelevel pentaprism full aperture viewing type with built in TTL exposure meter; shutter speed scale and exposure needle visible inside; ready-light lights up when SB-E or SB-10. Speedlight is in use, center of scale's bracket indicates 1/90 sec.; finder coverage approx. 92% of picture field; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity.
Focusing screen	Fixed~type Nikon "K" screen; comprises matte fresnel field with central split~image range finder spot surrounded by microprism ring and 12mm~dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering.
Reflex mirror	Instant return, non-lockable type.
Self-timer	Lever provided can be set for up to approx. 10-sec. exposure delay; setting cancellable before shutter release button is pressed.
Exposure measurement	Exposure TTL center-weighted exposure metering at full aperture; meter incorporates one silicon photo diode (SPD).
Metering range	EV 2 to EV 18 (i.e., f/2 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000 sec. at ASA 100 and with 50mm f/1.8 lens).
Exposure signal	"Beep~beep" warnings,sound activated when shutter release button is pressed to fingerguard position if matching shutter speed for lens aperture set is approx. 1/30sec. and below, or approx. 1/1000sec. and above.
Exposure compensation	Approx. + 2EV when exposure compensation button is kept depressed as shutter release button is pressed.
Meter power source	Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (S-76 or SR-44 type) or one 3V lithium battery.
Meter ON/OFF switch	Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed; stays switched on for several seconds after finger is lifted off button.
Battery power checker	LED lamp lights up to indicate sufficient power availability when power check button is pressed.
Film speed range	ASA25-1600.
Frame counter	Shows number of frames exposed, automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened, automatic operation starts from frame 1.
Fllmrewind	Manual; film rewind crank rotat ed after film rewind button is depressed.
Flash synchronization	Built~in ISO-type hot shoe, automatic flash sync at 1/90 sec. with SB-E Speedlight Unit which activates camera's ready-light when flash operation is ready; ready-light "blinks" to signal incorrect ASA/aperture combination; M90 shutter operation mode selector setting used with other electronic flash units, providing flash sync at 1/9Osec. bulb-type units not usable.
Motor drive coupling	Electrical contact and coupler built-in for oReration with MD-E Motor Drive.
Camera back	Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided.
Body finish	Black
Accessories provided	Camera body cap, triangular grommets for neckstrap and two 1.5V silver-oxide batteries.
Dimensions	135mm(W)x86mm(H)x54mm(D).
Weight	46Og (body only).