it's here....

[WCpilot]

Hey, just thought you all might like to know that my "new" Nikon FA arrived today. It seems to be in mint condition except for a small mark on the body, and a bit of dust in the finder. I ran down to pictureline for a battery and cable release and I'm in the process of putting my first roll of film through it. This is the first real film that I've shot. I just picked up some Tri-X 400 to get a feel for the metering. The first really big thing that has struck me is the viewfinder shutter. Why the hell did they stop making that?! It is SO much more convenient than that cheesy dumb little plastic cap that I always loose now. And the viewfinder is HUGE!! Is that because I'm actually using the full image from the lens? Oh, and one more question. Can I use an SB-600 on the FA? I'd read somewhere a while ago about some problem using old and new flash and body. But I can't remember if the problem was old flash/new body, or new flash/old body. It was something to do with excess voltage frying circuits. Thanks, and I'll get some shots up once this roll is processed.

Oh, and here's a quick shot of the new baby: