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  1. From Billy Lum (Sun Mar 7 15:55:48 1999 ):
    I bought the inexpensive FM-10 kit (with 35-70 mm Nikkor) and I like to get an independent camera review/report on that model. Anyone know where to get one ? Your assistance please. Many thanx. (Billy Lum - Batu Caves, Malaysia)


  2. From STEPHEN (Fri Mar 5 08:11:46 1999 ):
    I have a nikon FM that needs repair. my young children broke the rewind/open mechanism. my local repair shop says no parts available. I love this camara and want to fix it. help?


  3. From Karthikeyan.R (Wed Mar 3 10:08:30 1999 ):
    I'm planning to buy Nikon FM2 with Zoom lens (28mm - 80mm or 35mm - 75mm). Can any one mail me where to buy them? Is there any shops to sell used cameras? Please, let me know. Thanks.


  4. From stuart (Wed Mar 3 03:57:25 1999 ):
    Does anyone know where I can get a replacement shutter for a Nikkon FM?

  5. From Randy Merced (Sat May 15 06:25:41 1999 ):
    I just purchased a nikon N6006 I want to know if the camera has an remote feature where I can take a self picture. I got an instruction book but nothing is said about automatic shots--please help


  6. From James An (Sat May 1 08:53:32 1999 ):
    I have recently purchased a FG. I've noticed that when compared to other manual Nikon bodies (e.g.,FM2n, F3), the FG's shutter (or mirror flip-up/close?) sound is faily loud. The mirror recoils or bounces back and forth quite a while as it closes. Is this normal for an FG? I am concerned that the vibration from this can cause images to blurr when using at lower shutter speeds. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks. P.S. Is there a message board dedicated to FG?


  7. From CESCATO Studio (Fri Apr 30 00:57:40 1999 ):
    Hello! This is Paolo from CESCATO Studio signing the praises of the Nikon FM2. I have this camera as a back-up and for use with my Polaroid back for test shots. It is a truely beutiful thing easy of use and simplicity. Mine is an older model without the titanium verticla shutter but rather horizontal travel curtains. www.angelfire.com/ia/cescato


  8. From L. Klem (Wed Apr 28 21:37:48 1999 ):
    I currently own a Nikon FM and have been overall very pleased. It needed minor cleaning 3 years ago and has been working well ever since. Today I purchased a used FG camera and am looking for info on that. Any help would be appreciated. Excellent site & resource! Thanks!


  9. From Haiping (Sat Apr 24 23:32:36 1999 ):
    I just bought a used Nikon FG body in mint condition and I love it very much. Now I need to look for a very sharp lens (50mm and 135mm), can any one recommend me some of those lens? Your kind recommendation is very appreciated.


  10. From Tony Wright (Tue Apr 20 10:28:38 1999 ):
    Can anyone tell me a reasonable price to pay for an FM body in good condition? It has a 35-135 non Nikkor lens.All quick responses will be appreciated. Thanks for the great site and thanks for your help.


  11. From Bob Buchholz (Fri Apr 16 13:46:45 1999 ):
    Still using my beloved FM that I bought 20 years ago. Today I took it in for repair (first time) and I'm really nervous about having the repair shop "mess" with my camera. Shutter is sticking or "capping" on the higher speeds. I'm not totally confident with the repair shop I took it too although they are Nikon Authorized. If they can't fix it, does anyone know of a Nikon specialist I can send it to?


  12. From Wallace Lee (Sun Apr 11 21:23:58 1999 ):
    Hi How much does a FM2n costs? Thanks.


  13. From nfan (Thu Apr 8 10:50:44 1999 ):
    I have a N70 and am thinking about buying FM10 as a backup. I own a nikkor 50/1.8, tokina 20-35/3.5-4.5, and sigma 70-300/4-5.6 apo macro. I wonder if tokina and sigma lenses are going to fit on the fm10. Please advise me and thanks a lot!


  14. From Angel Llanas (Wed Apr 7 03:08:26 1999 ):
    Hi: Im a new user of Nikon Cameras, What is the difference between FM2 Model and FM2N, FM2T? Thanks

  15. From Leonard P S Foo (Sat Jun 5 13:53:22 1999 ):
    I am overed the 'hill'..and deserve to settle down in a old folks' home. Yes, it's me - sorry for the joke, Lars.


  16. From Lars (Sat Jun 5 01:09:48 1999 ):
    I would have preferred to keep this outside the board but the Oldmans email link did not work! I think the Oldman misunderstood me! I did not mean that the maintainers should start replying as well (is the Oldman maintaining this board? I thought it was Leonard Foo!). I just tried to encourage the users to be more active and try and help. Like the Oldman wishes. I try to do that myself! - and I am not that knowledgeable.


  17. From Oldman (Fri Jun 4 18:41:10 1999 ):
    Lars, if I were to know after creating a site has to answer message board's questions as well - then this message board wouldn't have appeared in this site. Here is a platform for all of you to share your respective knowledge and experiences - I have forced others to read what I wrote in this site, just be fair - I'd loved to invite everyone out there to be a maintainer for this message board in PIM (For instance, You are knowledgeable enough to 'service' this site..hehe..), please help those in needs. Thanking you.


  18. From Steve L. (Thu Jun 3 20:28:12 1999 ):
    The main difference between Nikon FM and FM 2 is the shutters.The FM2 offering a faster flash sync and higher top speed .Also Fm could use non AI lenses ,had a folding meter prong.The FM2 and FM2n's only accept AI lenses.Newer models also featured a microswitch that shut off meter after 20 seconds or so.This is pain sometimes.these cameras have manual only shutters cannot use TTL flash .In cold weather many controls hard to reach gloved.Especially poorly located depth of field switch.I have used several FM2n's with MD12's for years without any malfunctions,this says a lot about theses cameras ruggedness!


  19. From Lars (Thu Jun 3 20:20:31 1999 ):
    Hi Kevin! You are quite right! There is not too many responses (this definitely counts for the FA message board as well). As for the FM vs. FM2, FM2nM; you have surely already browsed this site for info on the FM. The FM2n is still available new so get a brochure! FM2 and later FM2n is upgraded from the FM by having the extra shutter times 1/2000 and 1/4000 and an improved flash syncro time at 1/250 (1/200 for the original FM2 - no "n"). The lens compatibility is worsened in the FM2(n), since its METER COUPLING LEVER is non-retractable. It will therefore not accept pre-AI lenses (if they have not been AI-modified). They will all accept both MD-11 and MD-12 motor drives. FM does not have an interchangeable focusing screen [ref: http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/fefmshared/html/screens.htm]! It comes with the K type (split-image/microprism) which will be of great nuiscence using long tele lenses or extension bellows as it will turn dark and obscure the view. If you do not need the short shutter times or the other focusing screens (B and E) and want to be able to use cheap old Nikkors and want to save quite a lot on the camera itself; go for the FM! You will get a wonderful camera no matter which one you choose (I am sort of pleased that you do not consider the FM10). If you do not the need the mechanical ruggedness and battery independence consider the FE / FE2! The follow-needle system is very nice and you get the A mode for quick response shooting. Take a look at [http://photo.net/photo/nikon/nikon-fe.html] This also goes for Ramona!!. Cheers, Lars.


  20. From Kevin L (Wed Jun 2 06:38:31 1999 ):
    This site is excellent overall, but the message boards don't seem to be too effective..all I see are a bunch of unanswered questions. I would love to answer a few, but I'm newbie and still looking for a camera. FM2 vs FM anyone ?


  21. From KHENG TEONG (Wed May 26 22:26:47 1999 ):
    Hi. I'm looking for a FM2T. Can anyone tell me where can I get it? PLease email me. Thanks.


  22. From Ramona Paul (Wed May 26 05:29:45 1999 ):
    Can someone help me? I have recently been been accepted to the local community college photography program. The college has advised me that students having a Nikon FM or a Nikon Body adaptable to Nikkor lenses can use the school's lenses or access to the schools many Nikkor lenses. I am also interseted in an automatic with a manual overide capabilities. If someone could give me some advice that would be great! Thanx.


  23. From leonard lim (Sat May 22 12:10:53 1999 ):
    i just bought a fm 10 that is a basic model but it can give ma a quite good pic


  24. From Lars Holst Hansen (Sat May 15 22:53:49 1999 ):
    Hi Colin! Did you find out about the 'dots'? 400 * * 600 Well it pretty simple really. Every three ISO steps (dots) represent one f-stop. So to jump three steps you have to multiply by 2 (like with shutter times) All you need to now is one of the mid stop ISO then you can convert them. You probably know that the dot after 50 is 64 (kodachrome) this makes the dot after 100 125 (e.g. some B/W-films) (64*2=128~125 to make it easier as we go higher - just like shutter times agian) and the dot after 200 is then 250 (125*2=250) etc. The dot just before 200 is 160 (there is a film for Tungsten light with this ISO). The dot just before 400 then becomes 320 etc. Here is some of this multiplcation row (I am not sure if this is the correct english term) ...3 4 5 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32 40 50 64 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1280 1600 2000 2560 3200 4000 5120 6400 8000 10240... Cheers!

  25. From Howard Passman (Mon Jun 14 18:06:05 1999 ):
    Good Day, Recently purchased an FM2N and would like to know if anyone has ever disabled the shutter button lock on the film advance lever. I would rather accidently go thru a few batteries than have the lever out at all times to be able to push the shutter release. Please e-mail me if you can help or know someone who could.


  26. From Steve L (Sun Jun 13 23:56:12 1999 ):
    Nikon can replace your prism or other body parts.In my experience this takes months though.


  27. From ayi (Sun Jun 13 20:02:50 1999 ):
    Sorry , I have to post this message here. Hope some one out there will reply to this message. I wonder is there a camera shop that can replace my FM2 pentaprism . How much does it cost ? Does anyone knows ? Thanks.


  28. From Kevin L (Sat Jun 12 23:19:03 1999 ):
    Hey Lars, I just read your reply..I know, it's a little late, but thanks for the advice..I think this site would be more effective if the interface of the msg board changed..Include a subject heading and threads so that we all don't have to read thru every message. But I guess those comments are better directed towards the admin on the fine web site. BTW, I think I'm going to get the FE. I don't really need the mech. ruggeddness and batt. independence, although it would be nice. And yes, the needle system is quite nice on the machine.


  29. From Lars (Sat Jun 12 22:52:32 1999 ):
    Peter - I think the FM2 and accesories is still available worldwide, but it is kind of you to offer your help! Michael - FM (or FM2) is probably very usefull for your expedition. Do you dare to bring only one body? How many are you? Did you consider all using Nikons and thereby saving weight on lenses? Good luck!


  30. From peter blake (Sat Jun 12 18:30:31 1999 ):
    Here in Japan we can still get all the FM2 stuff brand new off the shelf. I guess that I would be able to help out with locating those difficult to find items. thanks, peter


  31. From sanjayverma (Sat Jun 12 03:29:19 1999 ):
    Hi, I am intending to buy a Nikon FM series camera. I would like to have advice on how to get the best results suggestions on any book etc. will be welcome.


  32. From Michael (Fri Jun 11 03:09:31 1999 ):
    I'm thinking of purchasing a FM for our Denali Expedition 5/2000. Conditions are extreme cold (-50 F), etc. I believe Will Steger used this on Trans Antarctic Expedition and North Pole expeditions. So, what do you think of getting them off of e-bay? What about the Denali Expedition?


  33. From Lars (Wed Jun 9 22:36:09 1999 ):
    Hi Steve! Congratulations with your camera - good choice! Get a good book on the basics (not necesarilly a new one). Then make a lot of mistakes - but learn from them! Take notes (on the technical part as well as what you want to "show"), then compare these with the results. This way you will improove you photographic skills very fast.


  34. From Steve Yoon (Wed Jun 9 20:52:33 1999 ):
    GREATEST SIGHT THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! BEAUTIFUL...... I'm a new owner of this old FM. Just learning photography, I think this is more than enough for me. What's your advice to beginner like me?

  35. From Lars (Fri Jun 25 16:29:25 1999 ):
    Mike - I believe FM10 is AI-coupled without a retractable METER COUPLING LEVER. If this is so it will only accept AI-coupled lenses (modified AI, AI, AI-s, E, AF) Check http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens1.htm for info on the F-mount!


  36. From Mike L. Whitten (Fri Jun 25 07:53:41 1999 ):
    I am just entering the world of photography, and I started out with a Ricoh Singlex TLS, I have now purchased a FM10 and I am not familar with lens mounts and etc. I want to know what lenses are compatible with the FM10, I know that it is compatible with AF and AI/S. Are there any other lenses that can be used with the FM10? Thanks for any help that anybody can offer.


  37. From Lars (Wed Jun 23 01:46:47 1999 ):
    Uoops - the soft shutter release is called AR-1 [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/michaeliu/cameras/shared/ff2misc/ff2cables.htm#ar1xx]. I am not really sure if it can be used with the FE-FM-FA family or if it is exclusively for F and F2. MR-3 is the vertical shutter for MD-11, MD-12 and MD-15 [http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/fefmshared/md12/md12basic5.htm] and for MD-4 and F301, F801, F4S and F4E according to The Nikon Equipment Interchange @ Nickes Cyber page [http://www.cs.kau.se/~nicke/private/photo/misc/nikon-acc.html]


  38. From Lars (Wed Jun 23 01:24:52 1999 ):
    Hi Howard! I will await the result of the surgery with excitement! As for the flash I really recommend to get yourself a cable to get it off the camera axis. You don't need a SC-17 TTL cord made with Secret Formula Nikon Plastic [http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/andy_roo/photography/plastic.html]. A normal sync cord should be fine. I don't think there is much chance you would accidentally trip the shutter. It does not protrude that much unless you have mounted a little shutter extender I am not talking about the soft shutter release (MR-3). There is another little black plastic button with a thread but I don't recall it's name (this must also be made with Secret Formula Nikon Plastic..). It is great for really cold conditions when you wear mittens (maybe Michael should get one for the Denali expedition?). You will however get some unexpected exposures of feet and the inside of camera bags if you are not careful! I have a friend who is going to spend two years in North East Greenland bashing his FM2n around in between the dog sledging - that son.. I think I will get him one. Cheers..


  39. From Howard Passman (Tue Jun 22 19:52:32 1999 ):
    Good Morning Lars, This truely is a wonderful sight. After wondering around a bit I found the info I wanted on the SB-15. I guess it's the best flash for my camera and what I'm doing. Maybe later I'll get something with a little more power. You're right about the navagation but that kind of makes it like digging for buried treasure !!! On the shutter lock, I am going to make it so if it's cocked you can trip the shutter even when the lever is all the way in. I know this will make it so the meter can be activated any time and it may get turned on accidently but it's worth it to me. I found it also gets in the way if you are holding the camera vertically and you need to really see all of the viewfinder (I have glasses) for info. I will be taking it in next month for its operation and I'll let you know how it went and if I was crazy. Take care. Howard


  40. From KIBIRIGE LAMECH (Sun Jun 20 05:43:58 1999 ):
    The Nikon FM2 is the best i have ever known. Im doing great business here in Kampala - Uganda, East-Africa.


  41. From Lars (Sat Jun 19 00:48:58 1999 ):
    Hi Howard! Happy to hear you got someone to help you. How will you turn the meter on and off? An extra switch? Or is it only the mechanical lock you will fiddle with? Lets hear how it goes! I agree - Leonard did a fine job with these pages. Sometimes it is a bit hard to navigate them though. I was sure I saw something on the SB-15 but could not find it right now. You don't really need a manual for the SB-15. It is not that complicated. If you just use it with the FM2n you don't get TTL off course. Outer dial for ISO; inner dial for mode. N (Normal) is without the diffuser, W (Wide) is with (to cover 28 mm I think). I diffuse it with a white plastic bag off the camera using a SC-17 cord to get a nice soft and shadowless light. This is no problem with TTL (FA) but a bit more tricky in M mode. In M (Manual mode) use the aperture closest to the subject to flash distance read on the inner dial. MD is the Motor Drive mode. As you see from the dial it steals a lot of the range. There are two Automatic modes: A1 (close range) and A2 (far range). The LEDs will indicate which one is active. The range (dependent on the ISO and any diffusers) is read on the dial using one of the two indicated apertures. Make sure not to block the view of the little photo cell on the front while using A mode. If this is not enough [http://www.craigcamera.com] might have the manual. Good shooting!


  42. From Howard Passman (Fri Jun 18 23:12:36 1999 ):
    Thanks Lars. I found someone to disable the shutter lock on my FM2N locallly. I am so used to having the fim advance lever in (unless I'm shooting a bunch at a time) that instictively I pull the camera up and push the shutter button only to find the darn thing is locked. Just the way I grew up with my old Minoltas. They had a switch on the bottom to turn the meter off and on and batteries lated a long time. I am also looking for the manual (or copy) for the SB-15 flash. this is my first venture into Nikon (long story) because I haven't had a real camera in years. Thanks for your help. This is a wonderful sight. Howard


  43. From Emmanuel Renaud (Thu Jun 17 17:58:27 1999 ):
    I bought a second-hand Nikon FM2 2 years ago (<1983). I've sold it to buy another Nikon FM2n probably build before 1989 (shutter with titanium honeycomb), and I've found a FM2T a month ago. Let's say it : I'm happy ! http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jean.jean


  44. From Lars (Wed Jun 16 23:00:21 1999 ):
    Hi Howard! Stephen Gandy [http://cameraquest.com/] might be able to help you. Why do want to disable the shutter lock anyway? Are you using your left eye for the viewer?

  45. From Howard Passman (Thu Jul 8 18:21:32 1999 ):
    Good Morning all, As Lars knows I am trying to figure what lenses to get for my FM2N. When I was looking at cameras one of the salespeople showed me some AF lenses. I didn't like the focus ring out on the end and the fact it was so thin. From reading now I get the impression that some AF lens are more like the MF stuff in that the focus ring is larger and set further back on the lens body. It seems to me that there is a much larger selection of AF lenses and better deals to be had on the new ones. Any input, as always, is appreciated. Sincerely, Howard


  46. From Lars (Thu Jul 8 06:46:10 1999 ):
    Raffaele - Some people say that FM10 and FE10 are not made by Nikon but by Cosina in a factory in China. Other people say they do not mind since it is a very cheap way of access to the range of F-mounted Nikkors. In my opinion they definitely lack the Nikon "feel".


  47. From Raffaele (Wed Jul 7 22:36:41 1999 ):
    i am looking for information on the new FM10 camera, if you speek italian send me information in italian. Thank-you


  48. From shaik (Sun Jul 4 14:30:16 1999 ):
    I have a FM with Nikkor standard lens about 15yrs. old. Everything was fine until recently.The problem is , sometimes when I've released the shutter, while reloading the film, the shutter will release itself, exposing the same frame twice.Can it be a problem with the multiple exposure section? Thank you, Shaik.


  49. From Lars (Sat Jul 3 23:41:31 1999 ):
    The answer on your NAI concern is on this board (page 7 presently)!


  50. From Brian Bithell (Sat Jul 3 07:45:57 1999 ):
    Hello everyone, I have just purchased an FM2/T. I think I was a bit lucky because it was very cheap. I don't think the shop knew what the T meant. Is this a valuable camera? Are these cameras hard to find? I would be interested to know the current price of this camera. Also, I have read that older NAI lenses can damage this camera, but elsewhere have seen that this is not the case. does anyone use early NAI lenses with this body? Thanks.

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