Recent content by captain21

Yes, changing the iso gives a different reading but it still an obviously faulty reading (way too low) Apature ring seems fine, clean nice and springy, smooth, no hangups...

Yes, but it needs to be quite bright to get any response from the needle. If I point it directly at light or the sun the needle will only register midway, or about 1/15sec. needle stays steady as I change the f-stop. Also, I don't think it's just needle problem because the shutter does seem to...

Ok, I double checked the batteries and they are correct according to what's written on the camera and in the instruction manual. Also, no corrosion around the battery or anywhere, the whole camera seems in great shape. Just seems like the thing should work, I don't find much of anything about...

The meter coupling lever on the body is moving fine as is the corresponding lever on the lens. Both actually seem very clean. Note: pushing the depth of field preview does cause the meter to swing but it only cause a reduction in the reading (which is already too low). Thanks for the input...

My Nikon FE2 meter is not responding to aperture adjustments. Checked and replaced batteries. film is advanced passed 1. film advance lever is cocked. The needle responds to changes in light but only weakly. Even when pointing the camera directly at light source the needle will only climb to...