Nikon EM with Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens, Battery Grip, Nikon Speedlight SB-E Flash and Manual. In perfect condition!

Nikon EM with Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens, Battery Grip/Winder and Nikon Speedlight SB-E Flash

The Nikon EM is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single lens reflex (SLR) camera. It was manufactured by Nippon Kogaku K. K. (today Nikon Corporation) in Japan from 1979 to 1982 (available new from dealer stock until circa 1984). The camera was designed for and marketed to the growing market of new young photographers then entering the SLR buyer's market.

The EM uses a Seiko MFC-E focal plane shutter with a speed range of 1 to 1/1000 second plus Bulb and flash X-sync of 1/90 second.

It is 86 mm (3.4 in) high, 135 mm (5.3 in) wide, 54 mm (2.1 in) deep and weighed 460 grams (16 oz).
Unlike most Nikons of the time, it was available only in black.

The EM has no full manual exposure mode capability, but instead was intended to be used by inexperienced photographers who could not easily master the intricacies of shutter speeds and f-stops. There were also significant changes over previous cameras in the internal mechanics and electronics of the EM, designed to lower costs.

The shift in design philosophy does result in the EM’s unique character. Nikon called in famed Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro to design the EM, which resulted in a radically different look. Giugiaro gave the EM its simple, graceful lines, a small form factor, and a black leatherette covering not found on any other Nikon camera.
What really separates the EM from the rest of the Nikon lineup is its method of operation. Aside from the included mechanical override/flash sync speed of 1/90th of a second, the sole method of exposure is aperture-priority autoexposure. That’s it. There’s nothing else. No manual mode, no program mode – just aperture-priority.
If this era values looks, branding, and absolute ease-of-use, the Nikon EM is ideal. It’s a Nikon designed by the guy who designed the Nikon F3, the BMW M5, and EM camera is just as easy to use as any point-and-shoot with twice the capability. Add its purpose-built Nikon SB-E flash and MD-E motor drive and the camera can run circles around any point-and-shoot (or premium compact for that matter) without breaking a sweat.

It’s simple operation naturally educates a shooter about the fundamentals of photography. Anybody can learn how to manually focus and set aperture with it – they’re the only two things you can adjust. And because the EM operates solely in aperture priority mode, they can learn how the exposure triangle works by exploring different shutter speed and aperture settings without fear of screwing anything up.

For a very reasonable price, you get a no-frills SLR, delightfully easy to use, that will produce consistently amazing results for most situations.
For the ability to take good photos without a lot of fuss, it's unbeatable. It works with most of the AI-Nikkor lenses.
Definitely a camera worth owning!


Full Specifications
Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR), aperture-priority automatic
Picture format: 35mm (24mm x 36mm frame size)
Lens mount: Nikon bayonet type
Lenses usable: Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 as standard; other Series E lenses; most Nikkor lenses including AI-types. Warning: Non-AI lenses cannot be used.
Film advance: Electronically controlled, vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter; stepless speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. when shutter operation mode selector is set to AUTO; 1/90 sec. mechanical shutter speed when set to M90; B setting also provided for long exposures. Film winding lever provided; completed stroke of 144°; choice of one continuous stroke or series of shorter strokes
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism full-aperture viewing type with built-in TTL exposure meter; shutter speed scale and exposure needle visible inside; ready-light lights up when Speedlight SB-E, SB-15, or SB-16B is in use; center of scales's bracket indicates 1/90 sec.; finder coverage approx. 92 % of picture field; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity.
Focusing screen: Fixed-type Nikon "K" screen; comprises matte fresnel field with central split-image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprism ring and 12mm-dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering
Reflex mirror: Instant-return, non-lockable type
Self-timer: Lever provided can be set for approx. 10-sec. exposure delay; setting cancelable before shutter release button is pressed.

Exposure measurement: TTL center-weighted exposure metering at full aperture; meter incorporates one silicon photodiode (SPD).
Metering range: EV 2 to EV 18 (i.e., f/2 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000 sec. at ASA/ISO 100 and with 50mm f/1.8 lens)
Exposure signal: "Beep-beep" warning sound activated when shutter release button is pressed to finger guard position if matching shutter speed for lens aperture set is below approx. 1/30 sec. or above 1/1000 sec.
Exposure compensation: + 2 EV when exposure compensation button is kept depressed as shutter release button is pressed
Meter power source: One 3V lithium battery or two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries *

Meter ON/OFF switch: Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed; stays switched on for several seconds after finger is lifted off button.
Battery power checker: LED lamp lights up to indicate sufficient power availability when power check button is pressed
Film speed range: ASA/ISO 25-1600
Frame counter: Shows number of frames exposed, automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened; automatic operation starts from frame 1
Film rewind: Manual; film rewind crank rotated after film rewind button is depressed
Flash synchronization: Built-in ISO-type hot-shoe, automatic flash sync at 1/90 sec. with SB-E, SB-15, or SB-16B or any dedicated Nikon flash units; activates camera's ready-light when flash is ready; with SB-E, ready-light "blinks" to signal incorrect ASA/ISO aperture combination; M90 shutter mode-selector setting used with other electronic flash units, providing flash sync at 1/90 sec

Motor drive coupling: Electrical contact and coupler built-in for operation with Motor Drive MD-E
Camera back: Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided

Comes with original Manual and NIKON Camera Strap.


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