1. From : David (davidsavagar@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 05:10 PM Tuesday 03 March, 2009

I recently was on a shoot and my strap broke. My shutter is permantley open now as a result of the drop and the shutter dial does not move anywhere past 60th or 15th
you can cock the mirror if you flip the lever at the front and it fires and flips ok. The shutter is just out of sight in the body somewhere. ? Anyone know any way of sorting it or a good uk repair person ? i do have a nother body that got broke that has a titanium shutter, could this be transplanted ? i may have to get a FE to reolace it at the moment. sad times
Cheers
FM2 forever.

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2. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:55 AM Tuesday 03 March, 2009

Hello Ruth:

The FM (no model number engraved on the front, only "Nikon") will have 11 numbered speeds starting at 1 and going to 1000, plus one additional speed marked "B". The FM2 (marked "FM2" on the front) has additional speeds of 2000 and 4000, plus an extra speed of 200 in the middle; and the FM2N (also marked "FM2" on the front) has the 2000 and 4000 speeds but not the 200 (it steps from 125 to 250, which is the normal progression). So it appears that you have the FM. If, on the shutter speed dial, you have the word "AUTO" in addition to the numbered speed settings, this is not an FM but an FE.

As for loading, insert the film end firmly into the slot in the takeup spool and hold your thumb over it as you wind and release the shutter twice. Now it should be secure on the spool and you can close the back. If you still have trouble, go to a camera store if one is convenient and ask for a demonstration.

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3. From : ruth (rnmatsuura@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 04:47 PM Friday 27 February, 2009

Hi! i have an FM nikon camera and i was reading about how you can tell what the difference are because i really want to look up more information to start useing this camera but i dont know what model it is...so when you said that on the shutter speed dial it would either have 15 speeds or 14 right? what if mine only has 12 going up to only 1000? what kind is that?

and also i tried putting film in it but it wont hook on to the ends of the hole thingys to wind it up like the hooks are too short or something...? i put it on hoping it would just stay and then i took pictures and it didnt wind...is it the batteries?
should i just go to a camera store and ask?

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4. From : Bryn Collins (brynandsue@yahoo.co.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 03:49 AM Sunday 15 February, 2009

Ihave just given my grandson my Nikon FM and the shutter button is stuck and it is not winding any film on. can anybody please help!? :)
my grandson is an keen amateur photographer and cannot wait to use the above camera.

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5. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:16 AM Friday 30 January, 2009

Hi Dan:

From your description, I don't have any idea what's wrong with your camera. In the FM2, there is no relationship between the meter working and the shutter working: the shutter is mechanical, it is not affected by things like a dead battery or a broken wire. I don't know of any do-it-yourself tricks for you to try, I'm afraid you will have to send it in for service.

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6. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:14 AM Friday 30 January, 2009

Hi Preethi:

The crank will never stop turning. Once the film is all back inside the cartridge, it is free to turn around and around as long as you keep turning the crank. You just have to get used to it and listen and feel for the end of the film as you rewind .... typically, the winding gets easier and a bit quieter as the end of the film goes back into the can.

In any case, I'm sure it's safe to open the camera and take the film out now.

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7. From : Preethi (preethiananth@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 09:28 PM Thursday 29 January, 2009

Hi,

I am trying to learn photography using Nikon FM2(n). I am having trouble rewinding the film. I am turning the rewind crank, but it doesnt stop. It turns for as long as i turn it. Does this mean that its broken? please help. What should I do to get the film out of the camera.

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8. From : Dan Cabral (DLC570@students.jwu.edu)
Url :
Date : 06:11 AM Wednesday 28 January, 2009

My Shutter wont fire! the light meter works fine! i dont know whats wrong please e-mail me anything that might work.
I Have a Nikon FM2.
Thanks
Dan

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9. From : Fred Pinto (fredcostapinto@gmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 07:49 PM Wednesday 21 January, 2009

I wonder if someone could help me with a meter problem on my FM2n. The light meter has worked flawlessly for years. Now, the battery started to be drained quickly. I replaced it once and noticed that it lasts about a month (should be at least an year). I realized that after (and only after) I install the battery and press the shutter half way to activate the meter, it works fine, but doesn't go off completely after 30 seconds or so. It stops working (meaning if I move the camera around the [+] and [-] LEDs will not function) but the zero [o] LED in the middle stays somewhat lit (not as bright as when the meter is working, but doesn't turn off totally). That's probably what's draining the battery. I took the camera to a camera shop here in Brazil but the guy says that if the problem is on the circuit he cannot help me and that Nikon in Brazil does not supply a replacement circuit for FM2. I got a FM2 repair manual scanned from the original (close to 200 pages) with drawings and number of replacement parts. On the troubleshooting section they don't mention this odd behavior of the meter (only the [o] LED staying on after the meter is off).
Can anybody point me to where the problem could be? I love this camera so much I'll be really sad if I can't fix it.
Thanks a lot in advance,
Fred

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10. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:29 AM Tuesday 06 January, 2009

Hello Jesus:

Cleaning a screen with a solvent can be very difficult, first because the solvent may attack the plastic screen material, and second because any dissolved oil and dirt tends to get trapped in the tiny grooves in the screen surface where it's harder than ever to get out. The best chance of cleaning one that's gotten really messed up is probably an ultrasonic cleaning machine, such as is used for cleaning jewelry.

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