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Is FM-10 a cheap version of FM-2 ? Does it has mechanical shutter ?
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posted on Aug 01, 2007
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Melissa

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Nikon FM-10
manual focus/manual exposure body. No provision for motor drive. ISO
25~3200. Shutter Speeds B, and 1 sec-1/2000, with x-sync at 1/125.
Requires two 1.5v LR-44 or SR-44 batteries; one set comes with the camera.

The only exposure information in the viewfinder is three LED's in the left
for under-correct-over exposure. No shutter speed or aperture
information. Focus screen has horizontal split-image and microprism ring.
10-sec non-cancellable self timer. Single contact hot shoe -- no
readylight in finder. Depth of field preview.

Metering is Center-weighted average; EV2 - 19 @ ISO 100. Multiple
exposure lever next to single stroke film advance. No provision for date
back. Body weighs 420 grams. The body has a small finger grip on the
right front, Nikon's now traditional red stripe, and the top is
"champagne" color. Tripod thread is 1/4-20

Comes with batteries, case, and Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 35~70/3.5-4.8 AI/S lens.
Lens is two-touch design and has macro setting at 70mm. Accepts 52mm
accessories.

Body and lens are made in Japan, owner's manual is in English and
Japanese. There is no mention of Nikon USA in any of the literature



Specifications for FM-10
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount (Metal).
Exposure metering: TTL centre weighted.
EV range: EV2 to EV19 (ISO100).
Exposure control: Manual.
Film sensitivity range: ISO25 to 3200 (manual setting).
Mutiple-exposure: Avialable.
Shutter: Vetical travel, metal focal plane shutter.
Shutter speed settings: B, 1 to 1/2000s.
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type
Dioptre: standard -1dp (optional dioptre ajustment adapter can
be attached).
Viewfinder infomation: LED exposure displays using -(under), O(correct)
and
+(over) signs.
Focusing screen: Fixed (split-image microprism, matte field).
Frame coverage: Approx. 92% (with 50mm lens set at infinity distance).
Magnification: 0.84X (with 50mm lens set at infinity).
Depth-of-field preview: Avialable.
Film advance/rewind: Manual.
Frame counter: Additive type, automatically resets to S when camera back
is
opened.
Self-timer: Mechanical self-timer, approx. 10s shutter release delay.
Flash Syn: X syn only(1/125s or slower).
Accessory shoe: Standard ISO-type hot shoe contact.
Power source: SR44(1.55V)x2 or LR44(1.5V)x2.
Tripod mount: Provided.
Dimensions/Weight: 139(W)x86(H)x53(D)mm / Approx. 420g(without batteries).

Specifications for Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Focal length, max. apperture: 35mm to 70mm, f/3.5 to f/4.8.
Min. shooting distance: 0.4m.
Attachment size: 52mm.
Dimensions and weight: Approx. 63mm x 64mm (diameter x extension)
Aprrox. 200g.


Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

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It's a lightweight, mostly plastic, mechanical camera with about the
feel of an EM or FG. It's officially sold only in some developing
countries (e.g. South America) but many US dealers have them through
the grey market. I played with one for a few minutes in an NY
camera store and I found it rather nice.

It seems to be sold only with a carrying case and a slowish but
compact 35-70 lens (manual focus). I'm actually thinking of buying
one since I like mechanical cameras and I'd like something lighter
than my FM or FM2 even if it's less durable. B&H sells the outfit
mentioned above for about $300. The main thing stopping me aside from
lack of funds is that I really don't want the stupid 35-70 lens, which
is not wide enough for scenics. I think that an FM-10 with a Sigma
24-70 would be a very nice travel camera (the Sigma is not such a
great lens but it is very small and light).
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A final point, in case it seems relevant to anyone: the FM-10 is made by
Cosina, for Nikon (totally officially). Cosina also made the curvy
Vivitar V6000/V2000 a couple of years back, and the Canon T60.

Helen
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In order: Not really and yes.

It's totally unrelated to the FM2, designed for "emerging" markets, i.e.
it can be manufactured inexpensively. I have heard from repair
technicians, though, that it is surprisingly well made, given its price.

It does operate mechanically, and has no electronic niceties like TTL
flash or automatic exposure.
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: Is FM-10 a cheap version of FM-2 ? Does it has mechanical shutter ?

There is a low-end Nikon that is marketed only outside the USA, in
countries with relatively low average income. It is made for Nikon by
Cosina and is very similar to Ricoh and Vivitar cameras. I'm not sure
if the FM-10 is it, but it may be. Popular Photography covered it
briefly a few months ago.

You should think of it as a non-Nikon that takes Nikon lenses.

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Athens, GA 30602-7415 U.S.A. not speaking for the University.
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Henry Lam < < : Is FM-10 a cheap version of FM-2 ? Does it has mechanical
shutter ?
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I don't know about being cheap version of FM-2, but if
the shutter still functions after you take the battery out,
then it is mechanical.

Ron Walton
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