1. From : Gen Holst (genholst@excite.co.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 04:31 PM Thursday 18 December, 2003

Geoffrey Mee: FM2 has a standard ISO-type hotshoe, Nikon has prioduced many speedlights thus far, look for anything that has an equivalent ISO-type flash foot that will do. As the camera doesn't provide TTL flash exposure metering, you can only make use of either AUTO or MANUAL flash (with a little benefit that the viewfinder will signal flash charge status), so - it is not necessary to waste your $$ to buy the best of Nikon speedlights. IF you are not often using flash photography, the old SB-15 is good enough, another worthy consideration is the SB-16B which is more powerful and has a secondary light for fill-ins during bounce and synchro-sunlight photography. Perhaps the NEXT question is only whether HOW POWERFUL your need the flash for your photography. As some of the most powerful Nikon flash are bracket mount, it adds a lot of weight and they are usually very bulky which restricts mobility. Good news is, except for a few models which doesn't support AUTO/MANUAL flash, you can also use all the AF speedlights with your FM2. Read all the MF and AF Nikon speedlights at: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf3ver2/flash/sb16ab/index.htm

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2. From : Gen Holst (genholst@excite.co.uk)
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Date : 04:22 PM Thursday 18 December, 2003

FM3A ?? You have got yourself a real treat, huh ? Make no mistake: The camera can MOUNT with all Nikkor lenses (careful when you do with older Non-Ai type as the tab on the metering ring at the lens mount can be damaged if excessive force is used - naturally, you will NOT enjoy metering as it provides inside the finder). SO - in order to ensure you can use the metering guide correctly, Nikkor Ai-type of lenses should be used (Ai-S is within the broard scope of "Ai" lens group). Although the MANUAL FOCUS Nikkors can either be an Ai, Ai-S or NON-Ai but if you are using an AF-Nikkor lens (ANY of them), you need not have to worry anything then, because any AF Nikkor can couple all the benefits and/or features offering in a FM3A body as AF-Nikkor essentially carry a basic Ai-S specification + MORE... but since MF-Nikkor are so much more economical than comparing AF-Nikkor, so I would assume you may try to get yourself with a MF Nikkor, in such case, read the seller spec, as long as it is an Ai-Nikkor lense, it should work with your FM3A. Here are some links which can be useful for your buying reference:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/aiais.htm
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/index.htm

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3. From : Piet Van den Eynde (blockwriters@hotmail.com)
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Date : 09:06 PM Saturday 13 December, 2003

Hello, I just purchased an FM-3A camera with a standard MF 50 mm lens. I would like to buy a second hand MF wide-angle and MF telephoto lens on ebay, but I'm getting lost in all the different types there are: AI, AI-S, and the like. Could anyone tell me which lens types are compatible with the FM-3A and what is the difference between those that are compatible? Your recommendations are highly appreciated. Thank you, Piet

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4. From : Geoffrey Mee (geoffjak@yahoo.com)
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Date : 12:20 PM Saturday 13 December, 2003

Which pro flash do you recommend for the FM2? I need a new one for location work. Thanks Geoffrey

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5. From : Clarence Pelley (cpelley@wecormack.ca)
Url : http://www.wecormack.ca
Date : 07:20 AM Saturday 13 December, 2003

I have a MD-11 motor drive with a "sticky" trigger button. The button depresses smoothly, but athe action appears to stick in the on position. A smart tap on the button frees it. This is particularly annoying in the continuous mode. Does anyone have disassembly instructions and/or exploded views of the MD-11 so I can attempt a diagnosis or repair?

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6. From : Anders (andbe942@student.liu.se)
Url : http://
Date : 04:39 AM Tuesday 09 December, 2003

Does any one know which tripod mount fits the MD-12 motor drive? Is it the AH-2, AH-3, AH-4 or AH-5? Do they all fit? What's the difference?

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7. From : Vincent (cattalyzt@hotmail.com)
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Date : 05:03 PM Saturday 06 December, 2003

Koko- just don't use the 'a' setting on the shutter speed dail on your fm-3a to get a correct exposure, if you can help it!
Young- an equivalent of fm-2 nowadays is an fm-3a. but some new fm-2 are still out there in the market or you can get a second hand. heaps of it on e-bay.

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8. From : Mort Young (m.young.2@alumni.nyu.edu)
Url : http://
Date : 02:34 AM Friday 05 December, 2003

Help, please -- My granddaughter received n MF12 for her high school graduation (1981-2) and has asked if she could get "today's equivalent" of that camera. (She's not interested in digital cameras.) Can anyone tell me what was the original price of a basic FM12 and what might be the price of an equivalent today? Please reply by email -- Thanks for any help. -- Mort Young

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9. From : Pablo Jeffs (pablo_jeffs@fototrekking.cl)
Url : http://www.fototrekking.cl
Date : 02:52 AM Wednesday 03 December, 2003

I don't know the year was made my FM. The serial number is 2323452. With all the best. Pablo Jeffs from Chile

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10. From : Gen Holst (genholst@excite.co.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 06:28 PM Tuesday 02 December, 2003

YES ! The FM3 should be the FM3A - unless there is a unknown version that has no AUTO mode being introduced secretly by Nikon (?? which I doubt very much there is such a model existed in the market). With the FM3A, there is a tiny "A" after the name "FM3" incrobed in front of the camera for identification. The camera comes with either a choice of all-black or silver-chrome finish. Another simple way to distingush the model is, there is green "A" on the shutter speed ring. see: http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm3a/manual/htmls/map.htm

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