is there any way I can be sure the corrosion isn't only on that outer part of the mirror box?
Anyway, I guess I can invest a little more money and get the FM2
So, I've been trying for the last few weeks to buy a camera. I've settled on this (very cheap) Nikon FE. It's very similar to the FM2 I also found for sale and way cheaper. Although I do have some misgivings about it not being totally mechanical, it seems like the best option between the two.
Problem is, I'm not buying it from a specialized shop. So I thought about coming here and asking you guys: what should I be looking out for?
Hmm, is there any way I can be sure the corrosion isn't only on that outer part of the mirror box?
Anyway, I guess I can invest a little more money and get the FM2
I see the reddish areas near the mirror bumper foam but it is unsharp so I cannot determine if it is rust. I can't see how it can be rust as that part of the camera is made from a cast aluminium alloy - corrosion would not be red/brown but white/grayish.The rust doesn't appear to be coming from the foam, though. Still, all the functions of the camera are working alright. Suppose I get it anyway, can I send it to be cleaned, so the corrosion on the mirror box doesn't get worse? Or chances are the camera's all rusted inside and will stop working at any moment?
So, I've been trying for the last few weeks to buy a camera. I've settled on this (very cheap) Nikon FE. It's very similar to the FM2 I also found for sale and way cheaper. Although I do have some misgivings about it not being totally mechanical, it seems like the best option between the two.
It has water damage - that's something that can't be repaired, especially in an electronic camera. Not worth anything unless you need some replacement screws for another camera.
Nikon F's were famous for shrugging off water; there is an apocryphal tale of a National Geographic photographer smuggling his cameras into Chinese occupied Tibet at the bottom of a water skin, just shook 'em dry and started taking pictures - but I don't think that applies to the FE.
Eyepiece: Most FE's and FM's has lost the rubber eyepiece. I wear glasses and wouldn't live without it. Some people don't even know it is missing and are perfectly happy. If you know it should be there you can use it to improve your bargaining position.OK, here are the new pictures the guy sent to me. He agrees that it looks like it's old glue from the foam. He also sent a picture of the battery compartment, how does it look?
About the eyepiece, can I live without it? Or buy a replacement?
Can you expand on that? Why does it look like it has water damage?
Is it worth buying?
Well, it depends - how much does it cost?
2-3 years ago you could buy a nice FE often with a 50mm lens for below $150 and I personally wouldn't even consider to buying the camera you show here..
Since around 2 years ago prices started surging fast and you now need to pay $300 or more for a nice sample without a lens - for example at Kamerastore.com where you get a 14 return privilege but no guarantee. They sell them very quickly.
There is no direct water damage but corrosion that may be caused by high humidity. However I have not seen signs of fungus.Can you expand on that? Why does it look like it has water damage?
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