Nikon EM

Nikon EM | S/N: [Serial Number]

Good Condition | 35mm SLR Camera | The Ultra-Compact "Nikon for Everyone"

The Nikon EM is a masterfully engineered SLR designed to offer Nikon’s legendary optical performance in the most compact and user-friendly body possible. Launched in 1979 as the smallest SLR in the Nikon lineup, it features a sophisticated Aperture-Priority auto-exposure system that allows photographers to focus on composition while the camera handles the technicalities. Despite its lightweight design, it is built with the same precision-machined Nikon F-mount as its professional siblings, providing access to nearly the entire Nikkor lens catalog. With its iconic "Italian-style" industrial design and tactile simplicity, the EM provides the mechanical soul and analog warmth that redefined the entry-level SLR market.

Key Features

• Sophisticated Aperture-Priority (Auto) exposure system for effortless shooting

• Ultra-compact and lightweight body, perfect for travel and daily carry

• Universal Nikon F-mount compatible with legendary AI and AI-S Nikkor lenses

• Sonic warning system (beeps) to alert the photographer of over or underexposure

• Fully mechanical M90 (1/90s) backup speed and Bulb mode for battery-independent use

• Clear, bright viewfinder with an easy-to-read needle-scale exposure display

Condition Report Good condition. The camera body shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its age. The mechanical shutter has been tested and is firing accurately across its electronic range and at the mechanical M90 setting. The film transport and advance lever are smooth. The light meter is responsive to light, and the battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion.

Specialist Note "The Nikon EM is a masterclass in elegant simplicity. What I love about this model is that it doesn't try to be a professional workhorse; it tries to be the camera that is always with you. Because it utilizes the Nikon F-mount, you can put a world-class 50mm f/1.8 on it and get images that are indistinguishable from those taken with a professional F3. It’s a rugged, honest piece of Japanese engineering that is ideal for street photographers or beginners who want the 'Nikon Look' without the weight. It’s arguably the most fun camera in the entire Nikon system."

What's Included

• Nikon EM 35mm SLR Body

• Original Nikon Neck Strap

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount (AI/AI-S)

• Shutter Speeds: 1s to 1/1000s (Auto) + M90/B

• Metering: TTL Center-weighted

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: 2x 1.5V LR44 (Required for Auto operation)