1. From : Gen Holst (genholst@excite.co.uk)
Url : http://not yet
Date : 11:35 AM Monday 15 October, 2001

Marcelo Sanz: "...an FM Nikon with a stuck shutter button ..." Don't worry, just send in your camera to any reasonably experienced technician, they should able to fix it. "......that parts are no longer available?..." Similarly, there is also no problem at all where it relates. I have a friend in the camera repair business, he often said, if any technician cannot fix a mechanical problem such an some of the Nikon FM/ FM2, Pentax K1000, Yashica FX series (other than damaged shutter and the electronic), then please don't even think of making it a profession. In most cases, a normal technician should has enough experiences servicing or repaired hundreds or so of mechanical cameras such as those mentioned earlier. And he said, there is nothing cannot be fixed in a mechanical camera, except the two areas mentioned. I don't doubt him, as my old mechanical Nikkormat/Nikons are maintaining by him all these years. Unfortunately, he is quite well off financially (prefer rather goes fishing than making more money) and hates operating computer, he still has not get himself an email acccount yet and naturally, no homepage to visit.

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2. From : Marcelo Sanz (sanzmg@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:40 AM Monday 15 October, 2001

I have an FM Nikon with a stuck shutter button. Who can fix this problem. Is it true that parts are no longer available?

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3. From : Ramos (raymondramos@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:48 PM Saturday 13 October, 2001

Gray market product ? What the hell does that means ? As far as I know, all Nikon products are essentially the same except all those being marketed in US thus far come with a higher price tag and a different packing. This is essentially the way requires to protect the local Nikon agents so they can make more money by not having to compete with cheaper imported cameras and lenses. I would rather see them NOT classify the cameras as separate things by terming them as GRAY MARKET cameras; they can just offer additional insurance coverage against defects or accidental damage or a more lengthy duration for US customers. Anyway, I have got a FM2n bought in Manila and can you differentiate it ? No, at least my local camera shop in NY cannot manage to do that. So, Nikon came out with another smart method many years ago by calling some of their products such as N2020 as F501, N90x instead of we referred it as F90x etc. back in Asia (and the rest of the world). Anyway, US is a powerful economy and the Japanese thought richer photographers from stronger countries should pay a little extra premium than suffering economies, that is all. Peace.

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4. From : Eric Smart (mcssmart@ism.net)
Url : http://
Date : 01:15 AM Saturday 13 October, 2001

Is there a difference in construction quality between a FM2n made for sale in the US (i.e. Nikon Warranty) and the so-called "Gray Market" FM2ns sold by some shops for less money (with only in-shop warranty).

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5. From : Dick (dicksonwallace@avenueweb.com)
Url : http://
Date : 06:11 PM Friday 12 October, 2001

A FM2 only sells for USD170-00 (after conversion) ? How can it be that cheap ? I think so because recently I bought mine via an online shop here in Chicago for USD315-00 (excluding freight) ! Anyone had experience doing free trading at this spot: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/ftz/index.php3 I am quite tempted to get a spare..

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6. From : JWoods (centurywoods@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 12:36 PM Friday 12 October, 2001

Tyler: The FM/SE/FA series SLRs share common feature in multiple exposure operation: See http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2n/fm2manual/index4.htm#multiexp you can use the same operational sequence to prepare multiple exposures with your FM-10. For my earlier posting, see how the screen/lens mount in a FM2: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2/index2.htm

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7. From : JWoods (centurywoods@yahoo.com)
Url : http://nil
Date : 12:28 PM Friday 12 October, 2001

There are 4 possible areas where fungus or alien particles may grow or deposit in a SLR camera. It may cause a lot of "visual discomfort" (exactly as what Mr. Niklaus H has put it in his message, it will not caused any effect on the final exposed images but it is just irritating to notice it whenever peeping through the finder.. ). The first area is in and around the viewfinder eyepiece area, if it is behind the detachable eyepiece, you can still remove and clean it, but if it is inside the optical elements inside the camera body - then you have to send for cleaning); the next is inside the pentaprism, not all FM SLR camera models have interchangeable screens feature and thus, you cannot simply remove the lens, screen and perform such a task yourself. EXCEPT for dust or particles that has accidentally get in (difficult, most possible cause could be during lens, screen changing time) where you can still use a blower to see if it can be blown off BUT if it is a fungus growth - NEVER ATTEMPT to do it yourself, due to it is an inaccessible portion of the camera where its is supposed to be an experienced servicemen's job - NOT YOURS; the third possible area is, as Herman explained, deposits that may find on the focusing screen inside the camera body. This seems to be the least problematic section as focusing screen(s) for FM2, FM2n, FE, FA are not optical screen and chances are lesser for fungus to grow; so the likelihood is dust or dirt rather than fungus. Owners of older Nikon FM, FM10 take notice, the focusing screen in your camera is a fixed type and you will have no option except send the camera in for servicing. The last possible area is - at the main reflex mirror inside the lens mount. Well, although most people would advise sending the camera for proper cleaning but very unlikely people would do that as it is easy accessible section in a SLR camera. Generally most photographers will attempt to do it himself to save a couple of ten dollars. Anyway, there is nothing to stop you from doing that - but I would caution you the mechanism of the reflex mirror in a SLR is of critical important area and this should be handle with utmost care and attention. NEVER attempt to use any force if you insist of doing it n your own. Further, the reflex mirror are multicoated and very delicate, it may leave permanent marks if it get scratches. Well, naturally, if I have a choice, I would still prefer you facing such problems sending your camera for proper servicing/cleaning. Note: It is not exactly a proper advice given.... just a survivor guide.

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8. From : Hermann Graf (hermann.graf@basf-ag.de)
Url : http://
Date : 03:04 PM Thursday 11 October, 2001

To Niklaus: The particles may rest at the backside of the focusing screen. In order to remove them, you must take out the screen (be careful, only use Nikon's pair of tweezers for it, otherwise you have the fingerprints on it), clean it by blowing and perhaps the eypepiece lens behind the screen. Don't touch the the split field part of the screen with a brush: the hairs will remain there forever. If this doesn't help, you have to replace the screen.

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9. From : tyler (x0xlimpx0x@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:26 AM Wednesday 10 October, 2001

I have a Nikon FM10... whats the easiest way to do a double exposure with this camera?

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10. From : Kevin (Coodeville@aol.com)
Url : http://dreamboats.freeservers.com
Date : 11:21 AM Tuesday 09 October, 2001

Can I have the fungus removed from my FM's veiw finder?

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