Old but Still Gold : Nikon FA

What was once considered a revolutionary camera when it was launched in 1983, this cool SLR is still a great performer!

Innovative metering system – an early testbed for the current and much copied ‘Matrix Metering’ system commonly found in many Nikon AF cameras as well as those of competitors

Back in the old days, the Nikon introduced the FA and that was the birth of their much copied matrix metering system. Even now, you’ll find that in many of their AF cameras. The aperture priority as well as full manual as an option has made this camera a favourite of many.

Some refer it as the ‘techno camera’. It operates on 2 LR44 batteries and has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000. The ISO settings range from 12 to 3200. There is a little button somewhere below the lens that allows you to switch from matrix metering to center weighted metering. Very handy option I’d say.

I’d definitely recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a film SLR that does it all at a very affordable price.

written by ndroo on 2010-06-09 #gear #film #review #slr #nikon #gold #old #nikon-fa