Eywadude, you might want to look into the Nikon F or FM rather than the FE. The only difference is that the F and FM series are fully manual and will work even with a dead battery, the only electronic part being the light meter. If I remember correctly, the FE will only work on a 1/60th without power. Other than that caveat, both the Nikons and Canons are wonderful cameras. Built like tanks and nigh-on indestructible. I have several of each and love them.
That camera/radio is cool.Use to have an east german 35mm years ago.Patrika?Actually took excellent pics and was even better with a tamron telly photo,lol.Also had a f? Nikon manual with a few grand worth of lenses back years ago.
True about the LR batteries forever. I have an FE since new in 78 when my dad got it from Nikon.Well, the main reason why I chose the FE over the FM is because it has also has automatic exposure control, AE lock, longer shutter speed dial settings (up to 8 seconds), better mirror shock absorption (less camera shake), and an interchangeable viewfinder screen. It also has two needles in the finder. One for the shutter speed, and one for the light meter exposure reading, which makes manual exposure easy: just match the needles. I am not too worried about the battery life on the FE though. From what I have read, many users get about 5 years out of their batteries. And as much as I want to get back into shooting with film, it won't be my main camera for shooting, so the battery life should be just fine. That, and the cells are very small and can fit into my bag or even a wallet if need be.
I want to buy a new camera I just have a 12.2 mp Fuji and I like both but was not sure which is better, I guess considering prices I would choose which ever one was fairly priced at the time!?!After reading a zillion reviews I went with the Nikon D3000. Very pleased.