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Nikon FM

AKA Nikon FM (USA)

Nikon logo F SLR 35mm 1977

Widely regarded as a classic camera, the Nikon FM is an advanced mechanically-operated, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, SLR camera. It was manufactured in Japan between 1977 and 1982.

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Basic info

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  • Lens configuration
    Fixed
  • Lens mount
    Nikon F bayonet
  • Lens
    Nikkor 50mm ƒ1.8
  • Shutter
    Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focalplane
  • Shutter speeds
    30 – 1/8000 second + bulb mode
  • Frame rate
    10 frames per second with battery grip

Lens and Shutter

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  • Lens configuration
    Fixed
  • Lens mount
    Nikon F bayonet
  • Lens
    Nikkor 50mm ƒ1.8
  • Shutter
    Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focalplane
  • Shutter speeds
    30 – 1/8000 second + bulb mode
  • Frame rate
    10 frames per second with battery grip

Focus and View

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  • Lens configuration
    Fixed
  • Lens mount
    Nikon F bayonet
  • Lens
    Nikkor 50mm ƒ1.8
  • Shutter
    Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focalplane
  • Shutter speeds
    30 – 1/8000 second + bulb mode
  • Frame rate
    10 frames per second with battery grip

Metering and Exposure

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  • Lens configuration
    Fixed
  • Lens mount
    Nikon F bayonet
  • Lens
    Nikkor 50mm ƒ1.8
  • Shutter
    Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focalplane
  • Shutter speeds
    30 – 1/8000 second + bulb mode
  • Frame rate
    10 frames per second with battery grip

Other features

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  • Self-timer

    Automatic film rewinding

  • Waterproof to 100m

    Date printing

  • LCD panel

    Battery check

  • Depth of field preview

    Operable without battery

  • Double exposure prevention

    Cable release socket

  • Hot shoe

    Tripod socket

  • Cold shoe

    Finder diopter (+1)

  • DX film sensor

    Mirror lock

  • AE/AF lock

    Bracketing

  • Macro

    PC sync

  • Panoramic mode

    Motorwinder attachable

  • Remote control