1. From : GenHolst (genholst@excite.co.uk)
Url : http://nil
Date : 05:21 PM Monday 09 July, 2001

That is an interesting question and I just laid some comparison here. FM2n is lighter, more compact. It has a fast Motor Drive system (FT-3 cannot use with any, not even Nikon winder AW-3); It has a far superior film sensitivity range from 6(12)-6400 as compared with Nikkormat's typical 1.6k range; FM2n can change the focusing screen but Nikkormat has a fixed K screen; The multiple exposure operation is a joy to use in FM2n but a pain to even configure with the FT3; the shutter speed range is gain a generous 1/4000 sec to the FT-3 poor 1/1000 sec but more important is the speed range permits the use of fast film in broad daylight and a wider scope of aperture control. Well, these are a few of the significant things; but FM2n does not has the Mirror Lock Up mechanism (replace with a mirror flip-up self timer mechanism which provide similar function for photography that demands absolute motionless mirror operation); the FT-3 is very robust and tough (somehow all the midrange Nikon bodies like FM2n, FE series cannot challenge..); lastly, it sells so much cheaper as compared to the FM2n and it is a AI Nikon !!!!

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2. From : scott perkins (2scott@bellsouth.net)
Url : http://
Date : 12:49 AM Monday 09 July, 2001

Are there any features that the FM2n offers that the
Nikkormat FT-3 did not offer ? I know the shutter speed
is faster than the max 1/1000th of the FT-3 but is there anything
else like a slower shutter speed than 1 second ?

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3. From : Hermann Graf (hermann.graf@basf-ag.de)
Url : http://
Date : 10:56 PM Tuesday 03 July, 2001

To Magnus Mcgrandle: According to Nikon's German website, there is a repairshop here in Germany specialized for Nikons F, F2, FM, FE, and FE-2. The address:
Holger Maerz Fotogeraete Service GmbH
Ochsenzoller Strasse 173
D-22848 Norderstedt
Germany
Phone: +49-40-5238463 Fax: +49-40-5236740
E-Mail: NikonMaerz@t-online.de Website: www.nikon-hamburg.de
Hope this helps.

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4. From : Angelo (angelocon@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:20 AM Tuesday 03 July, 2001

My trusty old FM is approching it's golden years. On a trip to Europe the film advance jammed and rendered my camera useless.
I brought it to Nikon Canada and was told it could not be fixed.
So it sat in the dark for 2 years untill 2 weeks ago I decided
to operate on it myself.I removed the winder and then re-assembled it.Could'nt believe my eyes and ears ,IT WORKS AGAIN.
Now I would like to give my resurected baby an overhaul.
Could someone recomend where to buy a new focusing screen and
the foam damper for the mirror.Any Ideas what else a 23 year
old FM might need?.And finaly should could I do this work easily
myself or should I dare trust a PROFESSIONAL again?.

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5. From : sanjay shrimal (sunjoy17@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:16 AM Thursday 28 June, 2001

SIR, I AM NIKON LOVER,AND I AM USING FM (BLACKBODY) CAMERA WITH 50mm (1.4) LENS.I AM ALSO HAVING MD11,WITH IT.I DO PHOTOGRAPHY AS A HOBBY AND MY BEST SUBJECT IS PORTRIATS.SIR I JUST WANT TO KNOW FURTHUR I WANT TOO BUY A LENS 28-85mm MANUAL WHICH IAM NOT GETING. SO I HAVE DECEIDED TO GO FOR 105mm MANUAL LENS SIR WHAT WILL BE YOUR ADVICE TO DO ME FURTHUR.(I AM USE TO MANUAL CAMERAS I UNDERSTAND THEIR METERING I FIND THEM EASY.)WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY.(SANJAY FROM INDIA)

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6. From : Ashwin (ashwin_pl@mailcity.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:40 PM Monday 25 June, 2001

I just bought a Nikon FM 10.Thanks to this message board.
I never even dreamt that so much info could be available under one roof.I did try the Nikon sites, but they dont have much to say.....
Since this is my first SLR, wish me luck!! :-)
Also, if anyone wants to send any comments may please do so at the above email address.
Thanks a lot

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7. From : willie (wilsonJC@htomail.com)
Url : http://not yet
Date : 06:11 PM Monday 25 June, 2001

I am not so sure why are you so certain your FM has a broken light meter, most service outlet in the country should be able to fix that and you need not has to sent back to Nikon (after all, I doubt they dare to take your unit for servicing because according to what I have found out - all Nikon service outlets have been instructed not to do so as Nikon does not carry any parts for those oldies anymore and they cannot provide any replacement IF other parts of the body spoilt during the duration of repair or servicing !) Fact sucks...

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8. From : magnus mcgrandle (magnusmcgrandle@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 07:30 PM Tuesday 19 June, 2001

Hi

I've just had my beloved nikon fm - which has a broken lightmeter - returned unrepaired from nikon UK, who say they don't have the relevant parts anymore. Unfortunately they didn't even tell me which the relevant parts were, which I'm now finding out

Has anyone else had this problem and / or do they know where one might get FM parts from either in the UK or outside?

Cheers
Magnus McGrandle

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9. From : Suman Cahtterjee (sumanchatterjee_in@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:30 PM Saturday 16 June, 2001

Are FM2n bodies still manufactured in Japan? How is FM3A?

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10. From : chong (tachong@harimic.com.my)
Url : http://
Date : 11:29 PM Friday 15 June, 2001

Can we tell from the serial number when the camera was manufactured? I brought a FM2n in December 2000. The serial number is N8720647. Can anyone tell me when it was produced?

Thanks
chong

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