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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Solution #2
posted on Aug 01, 2007
Janice - usenet poster
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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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posted on Aug 01, 2007
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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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posted on Aug 01, 2007
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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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posted on Aug 01, 2007
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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.
-- Michael A. Covington # Artificial Intelligence Center < The University of Georgia Unless specifically indicated, I am Athens, GA 30602-7415 U.S.A. not speaking for the University.
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