Nikon FG 35mm SLR Camera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

A few things to try, based on my FG's operation: - The most obvious- are your batteries good? Correct type? If they are: - When all is well the red LED metering lights will appear in the viewfinder window on the right side, in the range of shutter speed numbers. - The red LED metering lights are only activated when you press the shutter release button (halfway). The lights go out after a few seconds if the shutter button is not held down. Just tap the shutter button to reactivate them. - The shutter speed setting dial must NOT be on B (Bulb) or M90 (non-electronic Manual mode) if you want to see the red LED metering lights. The lights do not operate on these two settings because metering is irrelevant here (you'd be doing the metering, not the camera). - If you're in P (Program mode) the lens aperture must be set all the way to the smallest setting (usually f22 or f16, depending on the lens). If not, you'll only see blinking lights at the top and bottom of the shutter speed range on the right in the viewfinder. That's a reminder to set the lens to the smallest (highest numeric) aperture.
Hope these help. The FG is a great little camera.

vermont camera works is who I use

needs repairing at a qualified shop, if you thnk its worth it

sounds like the film advance motor died

needs repairing at a qualified shop

Light meter only works with the back door shut and the film counter is at frame 1 or more !!, Also if the camera is set at M90 or bulb (B) mode, Meter will not work there ether,

Like most SLR's your camera has a latch mechanism that can be engaged to lock the mirror in the up position. The purpose of the mirror lock is to allow you to use some older lenses with short focal lengths that require the rear element to be so close to the film plane that they cannot be used with the mirror in a down position. I would start by identifying that "switch" and disengaging it. I do not have the manual for your camera, so I cannot tell you the exact location.

Looking at the front of the camera, there is a button next to the lens on the right side. Push and hold that button in while you twist the lens clockwise.

The F50 is called the N50 in some parts of the world. The film loading instructions are on pages 10-11 of the N50 manual available from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n50/nikon_n50.htm

The N65 uses two CR2 batteries. If you need a manual, you may download a copy from http://www.butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n65/nikon_n65.htm

Sounds like you got dead batteries. Try putting in a fresh set.

This is often the result of little available light on the focus screen. The more ambient light (and more open the aperture is) the brighter and sharper the image is in the viewfinder. Less light effects the image in the view finder and makes it harder to see and focus. If your lens only opens to f3.5 or 4.0 and you\'re trying to shoot indoors with available light - your lens may not let enough light into the camera to see the scene as well as you can with the naked eye. An f1.4 aperture lets eight (8!) times as much light as an f4.0 does and is why they\'re so expensive.Try the same setup in a brightly lit (sunny day) scene to see if it goes away.Good luck!

M90 is a battery independent setting - it requires no battery power to function. If it won't advance until put on M90 from other settings, then either you're not allowing for proper exposure, have the settings incorrectly set (film speed, etc), or you have shutter issues. The shutter is electronically controlled on all settings except M90. In the auto setting, your lense MUST be set to the smallest aperture (biggest number). On any other setting, you can use it however you'd like. I'd suggest unloading any film, setting the shutter speed dial to 1/125 or so, opening the back and looking thru and firing the shutter. If it's not snapping open and immediately closed, theres an issue and you need to consult a repair technician either locally, through Nikon, or through KEH Camera online.

Take the lens off the camera and look inside. you should see a mirror angled at 45 degrees. If you do not see the mirrir, it is probably stuck in the up position and repair is necessary











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on my nikons you crank it in a clockwise direction when looking down onto the top of the camera. yes, if you turn it the other way the handle on top will unscrew from the shaft. make sure you have pushed the small button on the bottom of the camera, it is the film rewind release, it allows the wind mechanism to go backwards to unload the film

Your mirror is probably stuck in the upward position. If so, your camera will need servicing.

Try new batteries, And make sure the frame counter is past one to get meter to work right.