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<p>Yashica electro 35 GX has only aperture priority mode. Does that mean, it won't fire if the shutter is slow for the selected aperture. What I mean is, let's say in a sunny day at F4 It needs a faster shutter speed than the maximum it has or it would need me to slow down the aperture. If I insist on F4 and press the shutter, would it still take the photo or the trigger would be locked to prevent the over exposure ? </p>

<blockquote> <p>In my opinion I would stay away from the FG just because one doesn't have to<br> </p> </blockquote> <p>Why do you think so ?<br /></p>

<p>Thanks for all the answers.<br> I am really hazy that can't decide somehow. FM3a is out of game, already reached to EUR 255 :)<br> FG really appeals me. I used to have one and I was totally happy with it. It was so rare that the max 1/1000 shutter speed become an issue. Okay, had some over-exposed shots but they were fine.<br> Built quality is not a big deal for me. FG already feels rugged to me. However, I am not sure if this built quality also covers the inside mechanics.</p>

<p>Hey Jim, <br /> Those prices are from Deutch ebay<br /> Only the FM3a is from American ebay, but it will probably won't stay as 100 bucks for too long, since it is ridiculously cheap.</p>

<p>Okay, so now I am about to buy a new nikon camera to use with my 50mm E series lens.<br /> I have three options; FG, FE2, FM3A.<br /> Price difference between FG and FE2 is EUR 68 and not sure if it is really worth it. I still feel like only advantage FE2 offers is 1/4000 fast shutter speed. In long term, what the benefits of FE2 would be, I am not sure.<br /> Another option is FM3A, which is EUR 7 is cheaper than FG for the time being. It is an auction, so probably the price will jump soon.<br /> Also I need to ask if my E series lens would work with FM3A.<br /> So, I am kinda on the fence. Not sure if it is really worth spending more on FE2. What would you do if you were in my shoes ?</p> <p>- Edit -<br /> I have just had another question. Which of those cameras can I use without battery in manual mode ? It says that FM3a functions without battery and FE2 offers only 1/250. I used to have an FG but not sure if I ever used it without batteries. So, all in all, can I use FG and FE2 at any speed without batteries ? Or those two have the electronic shutter, which requires a battery to function ?</p>

<p>EM only offers auto mode. So, when the metering thinks that you should need something faster than 1/1000, it won't let you take the photo. Likewise, sometimes it may say you need 1/10 under low light conditions, but you know that you would be okay even with 1/30, just for the sake of less blurry shot, and again it won't let you take a photo with your desired shutter speed. Oh and I already have an EM.</p>

<p>Everyone says FE and FE2 are way better over FG. However, what I think when I am investing an analog camera is the following; What makes a good photo is the lens and the film. So, an FE, for example, would just let me reach to faster shutter speeds up to 1/4000. Other than that built quality or other features does not make sense, I think.<br> Am I wrong ?</p>

<p>Thanks for all replies.<br /> Have one question to reply of Straw man;<br /> Why does one have to use it with non-AI lenses ?<br /> Furthermore, is my E series a non-AI lens ?</p>

<p>I used to have a working FG but now it is not functioning. Tried to get it fixed but didn't work.<br> Now planning to buy a new Nikon camera, since I already have the 50mm nikon E series lens.<br> So, FG is way cheaper compared to both FE and FE2. Those expensive ones have fast shutter speed up to 1/4000 compared to 1/1000 on FG and also they feature DOF preview, if I am not mistaken.<br> Is this all or I am missing some other benefits of FE and FE2 over FG.<br> Would you pay almost twice as much for FE or FE2 ? If so, why ?<br> All these aside, can I use my E series Nikon lens with both FE and FE2 in aperture priority mode ? </p>

<p>I am planning to buy a Nikon FG. However, the bottom plate is in a bad condition. I have a mint Nikon EM. Would nikon EM's bottom plate fit on Nikon FG's body ? Any ideas ?</p>