Using a Nikon EM Film Camera in 2024

Does it make sense using a Nikon EM film camera in todays digital world? I recently came across a supposed working example of a Nikon EM 35mm SLR camera from 1979, bought some Fuji 400 film, and plan to take the thing out to see what it can do after all these many decades, more than I have been alive.
The Nikon EM was among the first cameras to implement computer components in order to help users find the best exposure without being an expert at photography. The portion of the exposure triangle taken over in this case is shutter speed. Simply tell the camera what speed of film you have loaded, set the aperture for what you are trying to accomplish, and the camera will set the shutter speed to whatever it needs to be for perfect exposure. At least it's supposed to work that way in theory.
Today we are going to see if the Nikon EM can still pull it off after all these decades using 1970s technology.
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[@OfficialDarkBrandon]

Fantastic work. Great video. 💯💯

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

I've got a stack of old cameras just waiting to have film run through them. More to come

[@mutantryeff]

Those were good photos. I miss my time taking photos in WV.

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

There are a lot of great places for it, thats for sure

[@TXJan0057]

I am old, used to shoot with really cheap camera but with higher quality film lots of fun. I only saved one of my old canon 8mm cameras. Maybe I should dust it off and buy some film. Cheers to your adventure and your lovely photos.

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

I have seen a lot of 8mm cameras for sale recently. I may have to grab one up. If there were a 16mm for sale I would definitely get it. Maybe one of these days I will make a youtube video using film lol

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

Nice video, I was thinking about going back to basics and shooting film. Just gotta find a body that my prime lenses work with.

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

It's a different experience for sure. I hadn't touched a film camera since 2006 or so. I'm not sure about the EM, but I'm liking some of the other SLRs I've got sitting around.

[@mutantryeff]

I'd highly recommend finding a Nikon F3HP or F3T or F3P. That is a rock-solid camera and can be found at reasonable prices. Especially if you can find a motordrive

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

Absolutely. I would love to get my hands on one of those. Maybe a future video will be reviewing one of them.

[@usuck233]

Great video! What was the name of the song during your outro?

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

It’s something I found years ago when visiting Thailand. I wish I knew the name

[@sbrazwell42]

More perfect pics in town..nature is tricky

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

I think the Fuji 400 was a bit too fast for the situation. I've just run a batch of Fuji 200 through one camera, and a roll of Ektar 100 through another. I'm looking forward to getting the results back.

[@sbrazwell42]

I allways got the fast film..wasnt the best pics but versatile..400 was best for me..day and into evening. You got a great deal on those cameras. You choose the great shots as well

[@mutantryeff]

Winding roads in WV?

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

Nothing but winding roads here.

[@mutantryeff]

@@AmericanExpatDaily And if it wasn't for Robert Byrd, they'd still all be dirt.

[@Revup1]

I've been told that Nikon EM's are unreliable. I'm 54, my father bought an EM when I was 10, I was given it as a hand me down at age 15. I used to shoot motorsport with it, an E series 100mm and a motordrive, great combo. A few years ago the film winder broke, easily fixed, apart from that the EM is still going. I ususally feed it B&W film these days and I retired the motordrive....replaced by faster cameras! Great 'street' camera with a 50 or 28 attached....E series lenses of course!

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

Old electronics can be tricky, but as your experience shows, these cameras hold up quite well.

[@scottishcontentcreators]

I thought it looked like 400 being pushed to its limits. Does Kodachrome still exist? It's taken great photos 👍.

[@AmericanExpatDaily]

yes, Kodachrome is still out there. I picked up a roll of Ektar 100 when I went in to get these developed. I will be making a review of my Minolta using that in another video. Also have an SRT 100 that I'm running some film through, this time Fuji 200. I'm not a fan of the automatic camera. I trust my own adjustments a bit more than the 70's tech lol

[@scottishcontentcreators]

@AmericanExpatDaily yeah it sort of goes for the best average which isn't always the best exposure

[@scottishcontentcreators]

@@AmericanExpatDaily Look forward to seeing the pics done with finer grain film 👍