Jan 31, 2008 · Since a CLA usually costs $100-$150, factor that into the total cost of an FM. An FM that costs more than $50-$75 and needs a CLA isn't cost effective. The 18-70 DX zoom will vignette at all focal lengths and apertures. Also, being a G lens, there's no way to control the aperture from an FM-series body. There's a huge market for manual focus ...

Feb 1, 2011 · <p>The earlier Nikon FM is actually closer to the K1000 in design specs and age, although it too has a self-timer, higher sync speed (1/125) and optional motor drive.</p> <p>With respect to lenses (primes) I would say that there is probably not a significant difference in performance between comparable Pentax SMC Takumars and Nikon AI Nikkors.</p>

Jul 23, 2011 · <p>I have a Nikon FM in excellent condition, and have never had this problem. But if I did, I would take my FM to my local camera repair shop for a repair estimate (I am in the US). I have had them do a speeds & meter test on other cameras for USD$7.00.

Nov 13, 2013 · <p>Hi,<br> A few days ago I have bought a Nikon FM body. The camera is in perfect condition, there is not even a scratch on it. When I have received the body I did 2-3 exposures and it worked perfectly. Than I have attached the Nikkor AF 35-70mm, and I have put it back into the bag, b...

May 14, 2003 · Just to clear things up, the FM did <b>not</b> have user-replaceable focusing screens. The FM series was more or less a step behind the FE series all the way. FM - fixed screen; FE - gen 1 replaceable. FM2 - gen 1 replaceable; FE2 - gen 2 replaceable. The FM2n was the first FM2 to use the gen 2 (B2/E2/K2) screens.

Jan 12, 2020 · This Nikon FM (thrift purchase) was supposed to partner with my FE, but it has a few (maybe really just one?) problems. The mirror is stuck up (no pic, didn't figure it would be helpful) I can advance the advance lever repeatedly without firing the shutter.

Mar 4, 2005 · Also, more FM2n models were made, so more likely to be available. Older but still a very good mechanical model is the FM, can be used with older non-AI lenses as well as more recent types. My Nikon experience includes: F2, FM, FG, FM2, N8008, and N8008s

May 29, 2021 · Here is a pretty good comparison on both cameras: Nikon FE FM FE2 FM2 FM3a I have the FM2n and the FE2. If I had to make a choice, I would go for the FE2, because it's slightly smaller, sleeker, slightly quieter and has more functionality. if I had to shoot in in inclement weather though, I would pick the FM2n in a heartbeat.

Dec 8, 2008 · I’ve used an FM since 1980 after Galen Rowell recommended it for both durability and battery-free operation. I’ve also used it on several occasions between -20 and -30F (-29 to -35C) while alpine climbing.

Jul 3, 2009 · The older FM could take both as well as its aperture priority sibling the FE, but the FM-2 and FE-2 are strickly AI or later (except for G or DX). The E Series Nikon lenses, BTW, are a good value as they are optically good even though the barrels have more plastic.</p>