【Near Mint】Nikon EM 35mm SLR Film Camera Body *Viewfinder Fungus* Japan #E0324

• Shutter fires
• Film advance lever works

• There is heavy fungus in the viewfinder optics, which affects the view through the finder.
• No haze or fog
• No scratches

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: EM
• Camera Type: 35mm Manual Focus SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135) film
• Lens Mount: Nikon F (Ai)
• Compatible Lenses: Nikon Ai, Ai-s and Series E lenses; most Ai-type F-mount lenses (non-Ai lenses should not be mounted)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Exposure Modes: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure
• Metering System: TTL center-weighted, full-aperture metering
• Exposure Compensation: Backlight button (+2 EV)
• Shutter Type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal focal-plane shutter
• Shutter Speeds: 1 - 1/1000 sec (auto, stepless), M90 mechanical (1/90 sec), B
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/90 sec
• Viewfinder Type: Fixed eye-level pentaprism
• Viewfinder Coverage: Approx. 92%
• Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.86x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
• Viewfinder Information: Needle-type shutter speed indicator
• Exposure Warning: Audible warning beep
• Film Advance: Manual lever; optional MD-E motor drive
• Film Rewind: Manual crank
• Self Timer: Yes
• Battery Requirement: 2 × SR44 / LR44 or 1 × CR1/3N
• Weight (Approx.): 460 g (body only)
• Release Year: 1979
• Made in: Japan

The Nikon EM is a compact and lightweight 35mm SLR introduced by Nikon in 1979. Designed to make SLR photography easy and approachable, it brought Nikon quality to a smaller, simpler camera and became an important model in the company's history as its first truly compact entry-level SLR.

The EM operates in aperture-priority automatic exposure: you choose the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically. This makes it very easy to use while still giving creative control over depth of field, a great way to learn the fundamentals of photography.

A clear needle display in the viewfinder shows the selected shutter speed, and an audible beep warns of potentially blurry slow shutter speeds or exposure problems. A backlight compensation button provides +2 EV for bright backgrounds and backlit subjects.

The camera is light and compact, making it ideal for travel, street photography, and everyday carry. Despite its small size, it uses the Nikon F lens mount, giving access to a huge range of high-quality NIKKOR lenses.

The EM was designed to pair with the compact Nikon Series E lenses, but it also works beautifully with Nikon's Ai and Ai-s NIKKOR lenses. A small 50mm lens on an EM makes a very portable and capable film kit.

If the battery fails, the mechanical M90 setting provides a 1/90 sec shutter speed, so the camera can still be used. Optional accessories such as the MD-E motor drive and SB-E flash further expand its capabilities.

Today, the EM remains a popular choice for beginners and for experienced photographers who want a light, simple film SLR with access to excellent Nikon lenses. It is an affordable gateway into the Nikon film system.

If you are looking for a compact, easy-to-use Nikon SLR to start shooting film or to carry as a lightweight second body, the Nikon EM is a charming and practical choice.