Nikon FG-20 35mm SLR Film Camera (Body Only)
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The Nikon FG-20 is a compact, no-nonsense 35mm body that keeps the essentials close at hand: clear finder, smooth advance, and a dependable shutter. It offers straightforward shooting with aperture priority automation or full manual control, making it a quiet pleasure for everyday film work. Mentioned compatibility with the Nikon F mount AI system aligns with its intended use of AI and AI-S lenses.
Why photographers love it
• Nikon F-mount (AI/AI-S compatible), manual-focus
• Aperture Priority AE plus full Manual exposure
• Shutter speeds from 1 s to 1/1000 sec, plus Bulb
• Center-weighted TTL metering with easy LED guidance in the finder
• X-sync around 1/90 sec and mechanical emergency speed for reliability
• Lightweight body with simple, tactile controls
What it’s great for
• Street and candid photography
• Travel and day-to-day documenting
• Learning film with honest feedback
• Building a compact, classic Nikon setup
Who it’s for
For photographers who want an affordable, trim Nikon body with genuine aperture priority and manual control, without the weight or distractions of pro models.
Specifications:
Film Format: 35mm (24×36 mm)
Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount (AI/AI-S)
Focus Range: Manual focus via AI/AI-S Nikkor lenses
Shutter Speed Range: 1 s–1/1000 sec + Bulb; mechanical emergency speed available
Exposure Control: Aperture Priority AE, Manual
Power: Two 1.5 V SR44/LR44 cells or one 3 V CR1/3N
X-Sync: 1/90 sec