Nikon FE

The Nikon FE relies on batteries for its electronic shutter and aperture-priority auto exposure mode, but it includes a mechanical backup shutter speed of approximately 1/90 second (marked M90) that works without power. This means you can still take photos if the batteries die, though you are limited to that single mechanical speed.

The Nikon FE uses the Nikon F mount, making it compatible with a wide range of Nikon lenses including AI and AI-S manual focus lenses, as well as many later AF lenses in manual mode. Non-AI pre-1977 lenses should not be mounted unless they have been factory converted, as they can damage the camera's meter coupling.

Yes, the Nikon FE features a built-in TTL (through-the-lens) light meter with center-weighted metering, displayed via LEDs in the viewfinder. The meter activates when you lightly press the shutter button and provides exposure guidance in both aperture-priority auto and manual modes.

The Nikon FE2, introduced several years after the original FE, added TTL flash metering and a faster top shutter speed of 1/4000 second compared to the FE's 1/1000 second. The FE2 also has a brighter viewfinder screen, but many photographers still prefer the original FE for its durability and slightly simpler operation.