1. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 04:58 AM Tuesday 11 October, 2005

Hi Aron: The problems are almost certainly the result of the impact: the frame counter and wind lever are probably being obstructed by the deformed top cover, and will come back if the dents are pounded out. As for the meter, you have probably broken something inside. No way of telling without opening it whether this is easily repairable or will require parts that may or may not be available.

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2. From : aron (arfay22@charter.net)
Url : http://
Date : 04:06 AM Tuesday 11 October, 2005

recently i dropped my nikon fm on its side right near the film advance lever. Theres a dent going inwards toward where the film advance lever compontents are housed. The frame counter no longer works and the film advance lever does not advance fluidly anymore, its almost as its stuck. Also the light meter does not seem to work. Is it possible this is becasue of the damage? Any idea if the can be fixed?

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3. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 10:23 PM Monday 10 October, 2005

Hi James: First, let's be clear about one thing: The FM2N will accept most Nikon-mount autofocus lenses, but it will NOT provide any autofocus function with them. Unless you are sharing the lens with an autofocus camera, or the particular lens you want does not exist in manual focus mount, there is NO advantage or reason to want to put an autofocus lens on an FM2N camera.

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4. From : James Dean (james_dean05@tiscali.co.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 01:50 AM Monday 10 October, 2005

Hi I have recently bought a used Nikon FM2n, and also have a few manual fixed focal length lenses. However, I understand the camera accepts auto focus lenses. I am considering looking for at least one auto lens. Does anyone know of any particular brand, which offers value for money and quality. I don't really want to spend too much. Any suggestions of focal length zoom is a good option and where might I buy one on the web? Any suggestions to my email, thanks!

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5. From : Mike (mike.tmt@gmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:04 AM Monday 10 October, 2005

I have an FM2n and was not able to find an "official" manual anywhere, but I have been using this website instead and, frankly, it is much better than most "official" manuals anyway. And the price is right!

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6. From : Leigh Rennae (leighrennae@copper.net)
Url : http://
Date : 01:40 AM Sunday 09 October, 2005

I have an original Nikon FM2 camera. I originally had an FM that I got off of ebay but had problems with the film advance. My FM2 works really well and I love this camera. I get really good quality shots. However, I am a beginning Photographer with limited resources due to being disabled. Photography is my therapy. What I am looking for and cannot seem to find even on the Nikon website is an instruction manual for my FM2. Can anyone help me? Thanks so much. Lwifh

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7. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 09:47 AM Friday 07 October, 2005

Hi Toby: I think a 200mm would be a good choice. To get an idea, if you look through the finder of your FM2 with the normal lens on it, the entire frame with a 200mm lens would easily fit inside the "metering circle" that you see in the center of the screen. Anything much longer than 200 begins to get more difficult to handle, and larger and typically more expensive.

You might also pick up a 2x teleconverter. This is an attachment that goes between the camera and the lens to double the length of whatever lens you are using - so your 50 becomes 100, and the 200 would become 400. Used teleconverters can be had around here for under $20, it's very handy for the price. I've heard good things about Jessops as a source, but obviously I have no personal experience with them... they do have a website though.

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8. From : Toby (on@request.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:03 AM Friday 07 October, 2005

Hi Rick, Thanks a lot for your response. It's really great to receive advice like this. I'm starting a photography course in January but until then I remain utterly clueless I do really want to be able to photograph things from a distance and I'm not especially fussed about a zoom, so a fixed length lens would probably make more sense. Also I didn't realise that was an autofocus lens so thanks for pointing it out!

One question about fixed length lenses - If I get a 200mm for instance, what kind of range does that give me? Say if I'm in a field and there's a bunch of horses.... Will I be able to take a nice close-up picture without getting close enough to scare them away? Probably a ridiculous question to ask, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway! I'm in the UK so I can't use that site you recommended, but thanks anyway, I really appreciate your help.

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9. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 09:36 AM Thursday 06 October, 2005

Hi Toby: I think that lens should work on the FM2, but I don't have the combination and others may be able to offer advice from experience on it. However, it seems like a less than ideal choice for a couple of reasons: First, unless you have plans to buy an autofocus camera in the near future, you'll be paying for autofocus functions that you can't use. Second, if you don't plan to use the autofocus features, a manual focus lens is more ruggedly built and generally more convenient to focus than an autofocus lens.

Third, if you want the lens to photograph "objects in the distance", 120mm isn't a lot of reach. A zoom that goes all the way to a 24mm wide angle may bevery useful, but if bringing distant objects up close is what you have in mind, again you'll be paying for capability you aren't planning to use.

Finally, there are a lot of really good manual focus Nikon optics available on the used market in very nice condition at very attractive prices. If you want to bring in distant subjects, a 135mm or 200mm Nikkor will be a great deal for the money... either one will outperform a zoom for sharpness and contrast, will work better in lower light and will cost less in the bargain. If you do prefer the flexibility of a zoom but don't need the wide angle part of it, there are some very good telephoto zooms available .... there was an 80-200 that should be available at a reasonable price; the FM2 can also use the "Nikon E" series in which there was a 70-210. My preference would probably be one of the above for the long end, and if you do want a wide angle I'd probably get that separately as a single-length lens, either 28 or 24mm. These are generally handier than zooms for wide angle shots, and usually have less distortion.

For the FM2, you need either the AI, AI-S, or Series E mount; most AF lenses are also usable if you have a reason to want one.

If you're in the US and don't want to trust this to eBay, I would suggest looking at the used equipment listings at www.KEH.com. I have found their condition ratings to be extremely conservative, their service excellent, and their prices quite reasonable considering the excellent condition of the equipment. You don't need to choose the "EXC" grade, you can pick "BGN" and get an excellent lens for about half the price. If you're not in the US, sorry, I can't make any suggestions from experience.

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10. From : Toby (on@request.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:30 PM Wednesday 05 October, 2005

Hi, I've recently bought a Nikon FM2 camera with a 50mm lens. Not content with spending all my money on that, I'd like to buy an additional lens for snapping objects in the distance. I've seen this lens for sale:-

NIKON AF ZOOM-NIKKOR 24-120MM f / 3.5-5.6D IF (5.0x)

Firstly, is this lens compatible with my FM2? Secondly, is this lens a decent choice for an amateur like me? Thirdly, how much would you expect to pay for such a lens in mint condition? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Toby

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