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The Nikon FM Series is the longest serving model and the popular 35mm mechanical SLR in the market. In a series of fine camera design and manufacturing, Nikon introduced the Nikon FM dating back to 1977 which remains until today with a series of variations and updates. As every individual photographer has his own personal style to express himself visually while at the same time, maintain his own photographic equipment in a very personal manner, This section allows you to share mutual knowledge & experience among all Nikon FM series camera users. Some of the opinion presented in this site was very personal I hate to see them affecting a decision regardless it is an acceptance or rejection any of the models within the series. So, here is a section dedicated to all of you where you may also present yours. I do hope it is beneficial to all of you. Enjoy.
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1. From : Mark (marksclone@yahoo.com)
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Date : 06:17 AM Friday 03 February, 2006
I am not sure what FM2 i have but i really love the camera. perhaps i am being ignorant though i admit to not reading up enough on my camera to know all and solve my own queries - the problem i am having is that when i put on a lense and lock it in place it seems the depth of field clip opens up the apperture and i have no control over my apperture, unless i press my depth of field lever, which restores the apperture to its intended F stop denomination. please, could anyone give me some advice as to what i must do or am i simply being silly about something2. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 12:36 PM Thursday 02 February, 2006
Hi George: Sorry, I'm not familiar with the SB23. But from what you've just said I can tell you that it won't work, unless you want to set it to M and calculate your apertures by the flash guide number and the distance to your subject (which, of course, is how our fathers managed it with bulbs). The FM2 does not support TTL flash operation. If the flash does not have any non-TTL auto options, then with an FM2 you have no auto flash.
In case you DO want to try it manually, here is the formula to use: Guide Number divided by Distance equals F-stop. So, if the GN is 110, and you're 20 feet from the subject, then you set your lens to (110/20 = f/5.6). The Guide Number changes with different film ISO speeds, and it is expressed in either Feet or Meters.... make sure that you have the correct number for your film and that you're using the correct units in your calculation. Typically, published Guide Numbers today are based on ISO 100 film. Good luck!3. From : George (yorgos25@hotmail.com)
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Date : 02:52 AM Wednesday 01 February, 2006
Hi. The problem is that there is no setting dial on the Nikon speedlight SB-23 flash which I have. So what exactly happens when I use this particular flash with an FM2? The SB-23 has just 1 button with two settings M or TTL. Can the flash "read" what ASA setting I have on the camera..(I doubt it..).?4. From : rick (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 01:04 PM Friday 27 January, 2006
Hi George: Your flash will have its own ASA setting. When you set the ASA on the dial, table or scale on the back of the flash, it will tell you one or more apertures to set on the lens. Select one of the indicated apertures, set the lens to that number and set the flash to the corresponding AUTO setting (these are usually color coded). The flash will then control its own output to give a correct exposure.5. From : George (yorgos25@hotmail.com)
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Date : 01:50 AM Friday 27 January, 2006
Hi ! I use and FM2 and my old flash broke I bought an SB-23 flash I want to know how do I tell the flash at what ASA my camera is set ? or is the flash fixed at a certain ASA ?
can you recommend a compact flash compatible with the FM2 ?
6. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 12:22 AM Monday 23 January, 2006
Hi Patricia: I have 2 suggestions for buying a Nikon FM: either on eBay (possibly cheaper but with no guarantees) or online from either www.KEH.com or www.Cameta.com. Both KEH and Cameta will stand behind the camera and take it back if there's something wrong with it. KEH in particular tends to under-rate their equipment, so you can save considerably by going for the "Bargain" condition rather than "Excellent". These ratings are primarily for appearance, the guarantee applies even if it's rated "Ugly". If you want to support your local New York economy, Cameta is located in Amityville and has a real live store. KEH is in Atlanta and (last I knew) deals only by mail order and internet sales.7. From : Patricia Cvercsek (shutterbugpat@optonline.net)
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Date : 11:25 AM Sunday 22 January, 2006
Hi, I used to have a NIKON FM camera that was stolen from me about ten years ago. I loved that camera. I had all kind of coken lenses for it and had lots of fun with it. I've never been able to dig up the money for another one but since it's an old model I may be able to afford to get another one. It's the only model I like. Do you have any ideza where I can purchase another one. I belong to a race car club and with the right lenses I could catch some great photos. I really miss that camera. Please reply. I live in Westchester County in NY and have no qualms about training to the city if I have to. Patricia8. From : rick (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
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Date : 10:19 AM Sunday 22 January, 2006
If the problem camera is an FE, Mike, I'd try putting a new battery in it. rick :)=9. From : Gen Holst (Genholst@excite.co.uk)
Url : http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/fe/index.htm
Date : 02:03 PM Saturday 21 January, 2006
I suspect his is a Nikon FE then. It is an electronic Nikon (very similar in appearance with the MECHANICAL Nikon FM) http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/fe/index.htm if the camera is powered, look through the viewfinder, the FM has a simple 3 LED diaphe at the left (right ?) hand side. The FE has a match needle display instead.10. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)PAGE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122
Url : http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm/shutterdial.jpg
Date : 02:33 AM Saturday 21 January, 2006
Hi Mike: There is no "M90" position on a Nikon FM. http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm/shutterdial.jpg
Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
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