Nikon FG Operational Tutorial Walkthrough | Load Film, Change Batteries, Double Exposures

The Nikon FG was an entry-level camera with substantial photographic hops. Today, more than four decades after the production run ended, the Nikon FG remains one of the most-popular manual-focus Nikon 35mm film SLR cameras. It pairs easy use with understandable controls to create a photographic experience that is well suited for beginners and advanced photographers. For photographers new to the Nikon FG or those looking to master its operation, understanding the camera’s key functionalities is essential for unlocking its full potential. Powering the FG requires two 357 batteries, easily accessible through the battery compartment on the camera’s base. Mounting and unmounting lenses is straightforward with the Nikon F mount, which supports a vast array of manual-focus lenses, ensuring flexibility for any photographic need. Film loading is a critical skill for 35mm photography, and the FG simplifies this with an efficient process: insert the film, advance it onto the take-up spool, and confirm proper loading by watching the rewind knob spin with each frame advance. Rewinding the film at the end of a roll is equally intuitive, ensuring a smooth workflow for capturing and retrieving your images. The Nikon FG’s versatility extends to its shooting modes. Program (P) mode provides fully automatic exposure, allowing the camera to select the optimal aperture and shutter speed. Aperture Priority (A) mode offers creative control over depth of field, while Manual (M) mode empowers users to set both aperture and shutter speed for complete control. The FG’s viewfinder, equipped with a Type E split-prism focusing screen, offers bright and precise focusing, making it ideal for a wide range of subjects. The meter’s LED indicators guide exposure settings, with red arrows indicating over- or underexposure and steady or blinking lights providing information about shutter speeds. Flash photography is seamless with the FG, thanks to its hot shoe and 1/60th sync speed, ensuring reliable performance with Nikon Speedlights or other compatible flashes. Beyond the basics, the FG allows users to experiment with advanced techniques like double exposures, adding creative depth to any photographic project. By combining ease of use with professional-level features, the Nikon FG proves itself to be a powerful tool for photographers at every stage of their journey. Paragraphs 2 and 3 were written by AI. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZlzcRfCKLngZnqNTmTQjw/join David Hancock's Amazon Author Page with Links to Select Camera Manual eBooks: https://www.amazon.com/David-Hancock/e/B0B6DZCD9K Video Index: 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - How to use the Nikon FG 0:20 - Changing the Battery in the Nikon FG 3:24 - Mounting and Removing Lenses from the Nikon FG 5:13 - Loading and Unloading Film from the Nikon FG 9:31 - Flash use with the Nikon FG 15:20 - Nikon FG Program Mode Selection 16:24 - Nikon FG Aperture-priority Automatic Mode 17:00 - Nikon FG Manual Mode 18:23 - How to Read the Nikon FG Light Meter 21:23 - How to use the Nikon FG Focusing Screen 24:41 - How to take a Picture with the Nikon FG 25:19 - Double Exposures with the Nikon FG Nikon FG Beginner Tutorial Walkthrough and Review https://youtu.be/TmTXIhWMCP0 Nikon FG Operational Tutorial Walkthrough | Load Film, Change Batteries, Double Exposures https://youtu.be/vr44CFKeWTw References: https://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_fg/nikon_fg.htm https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/information/chronicle/cousins12-e/ https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/fg/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_FG McKeown, James, McKeown, Joan. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras 2005/2006. McKeown, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, 2005. My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhancock/