Nikon EM in 3 minutes

Three minute introduction to the compact 35mm SLR produced by Nikon in 1979:
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[@seantookit]

Over the last few years I’ve gotten really into photography and have been starting to collect cameras. My mom passed away unexpectedly back in March and when I went to her home she left a Nikon EM sitting on her kitchen table for me. I had never seen it before in my life but clearly it was packed away somewhere all these years. Miss ya mom ❤

[@threeminutepro]

I understand this. I inherited my dad’s Nikon S3 rangefinder when he passed. Using it reminds me of him.

[@fable3rules12]

This video was super helpful bought a Nikon EM at a thrift store for 20$ and didnt know how to put film but now I do thanks!!

[@mariaoliveira-ox7uu]

Hey, 3 years later, was it a good camera?

[@ReplayedCo]

That’s a steal! Got mine for £80

[@threeminutepro]

Prices have gone up a lot recently

[@valourinforge4845]

Streamlined and informative, much better than other videos I watched!

[@mojekh]

Perfect, in 3 min all the important info!! Thanks!!

[@jamesreasoner9029]

On a trip to Scotland about 40 years ago, I realized my beloved Nikon EM's shutter had the same "clunk" sound in auto mode no matter what aperture I set. Deducing that my camera was stuck at the 1/90 sec. shutter speed--and not owning a light meter--I found I could do match-needle metering in the still-working viewfinder by adjusting the aperture and ISO settings till they matched the 1/90 sec flash speed. This worked for hundreds of shots. Epilogue: Back at home, Nikon couldn't fix my problem, so I bought an FM model.

[@threeminutepro]

They’re hard wearing, even if they’re plastic

[@ohjajohh]

Great video! Fast and to the point

[@threeminutepro]

Thank you 😀

[@souflay6856]

Great review , short and directly to the point

[@threeminutepro]

You’re welcome 😀

[@patriciarazo564]

What is the MD motor drive used for? I would greatly appreciate the clarification. I am currently trying to learn to use my own Nikon EM camera.

[@threeminutepro]

It winds on the film for you

[@murnimutmainah9676]

so, this camera needs lens which can set aperture, right?

[@threeminutepro]

Yes, that’s right. Check out Ken Rockwell’s web site. He has a detailed page on Nikon lens compatibility

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank you

[@threeminutepro]

Welcome 😉

[@bee8042]

thanks dad!

[@threeminutepro]

Welcome 😄

[@viclafond1837]

quelles sont les piles nécessaires s’il vous plaît ?

[@gioderri9955]

Really well done video! I would like some advice. I just found these two Mitakon lenses, a 28mm and a 70-210 (mounted on the Nikon EM). Can I easily mount them on my D5600 (obviously losing all the automatic mechanisms and the exposure meter) without causing damage?🤣 Thanks

[@threeminutepro]

Probably. Can you tell if they are AI or AIS? If so, they will be fine. m.dpreview.com/articles/6287665194/understanding-old-nikon-lenses-ai-ai-s-af-and-af-s Avoid pre-AI, as these may damage the camera.

[@mureuni]

so, if we set it on Auto. we only set aperture, then shutter speed is working automatically?

[@threeminutepro]

Yes, that’s right

[@terrywbreedlove]

How does that auto exposure comp button work ? Can you pick under or over ?

[@threeminutepro]

It just increases exposure by one and a half stops for when the subject is backlit. Quite limited.

[@trevorlewis7383]

any ideas what the problem could be with my camera- the exposure warning beep isnt sounding but all my batteries are in the right place and new

[@threeminutepro]

Trevor Lewis I think the camera may be faulty. Is the red battery light working? If it’s getting the exposure right, then the lack of an annoying beep might be a bonus!

[@MyKonaRC]

IT is not a fault. It is warning you that the shutter speed is going to be slow for being hand held.

[@krishartsphotography5643]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@Hadhoudaa]

when i click to take the picture it doesn't make the click noise which is giving me the hint it isn't taking pictures, when i wynd on a frame it wynds them but wont let me take the picture. do es anybody have any idea whats going on with it?

[@threeminutepro]

Sounds like you need to take it to a camera repair specialist? I've never had this problem

[@estoylisto]

I would rewind the film completely... open the back cover... remove the film ... take a picture without a film and with open cover .... you will be able to see if the shutter does move or not (although I don't think it is)

[@koxskee1441]

just got my nikon em, i was wondering how to shoot under expose, since i cant udjust the speed.

[@threeminutepro]

Ajusting the ISO allows you to under expose. Or you can use the mechanical 1/90 sec

[@user-bw5iy8tf3c]

What kind of batteries does it use?

[@threeminutepro]

LR44 (2 of them)

[@dirkbals2836]

Had one once

[@barenekid9695]

Takes ALL F mount lenses from 1970 on by MY direct experiences.

[@threeminutepro]

The pre-AI lenses may damage the meter coupling prong. You can have pre-AI converted

[@joelhicks4665]

Wow you sound like Michael Caine.

[@threeminutepro]

You’re only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

[@INZO.L]

how i connec the dslr with my pc

[@JamesDescutido]

Photographe Oussama it’s not a dslr

[@threeminutepro]

It’s not digital, but you can scan the film so you can show it on your PC

[@ChristillyYtime]

No one ever tells you how to unload the film!!!

[@threeminutepro]

Haha! That’s a good point

[@teacher5376]

On the early year's. I like to spend, moneys on cameras. $ 500 are my basic reasons. Looks for nikon .but, ....the seller, said , sorry .Minolta are better.....free lenses with it....only $ Singapore 550 dollars ...

[@threeminutepro]

Glad you liked the video