Nikon FM2N Film Camera

Pros: Small, light, strong, simple, look ma no batteries!

Cons: More expensive than FE series on the used market

The Bottom Line: The quintessential mechanical SLR camera. They did it right in 1977, and it is still right today.

Review: First off, this is not a review of the FM2T per-se, but rather a broad review of the entire FM series, which remain extremely popular, and have minor, though potentially significant differences. On today’s used market, differences in mechanical and ...

Pros: Compact, Lightweight, Reliable, "Look Ma, no batteries"

Cons: None whatsoever, provided you are the right user for this camera

The Bottom Line: For thoes who desire an all-manual, mechanical SLR (you know who you are), there is simply nothing better.

Review: Wow, the first review (well, not counting all those FM esries reviews under the Titanium model). From 1977 until 1991 Nikon's FM series were the premiere mechanical,, manual exposure cameras on the market. The various FM models were aimed at three ...

Pros: MECHANICAL, indestructable so far, reliability, ease to use, small

Cons: not full frame viewfinder

The Bottom Line: I am terrified by the fact that they are not made anymore. Just the best at a reasonable price. Image quality will depends on the lens u use

Review: Well quite a lot of tech stuff has already been said about this camera in previous reviews, and I am just going to had my bit. I have been using these cameras for the last 17y. The reasons for choosing it are quite simple. I needed a robust ...

Pros: All Manual Operation

Cons: None

Review: Since its introduction in the late seventies, the FM line from Nikon has been one of the top 35mm SLRs. While intended to be competition for non-professional lines from other manufacturers, it is probably among professionals where the FM and its...

Pros: Fine images, good mechanics, nice size

Cons: May be too compact for some users

Review: I have had my Nikon FM2 and FM2T (titanium body) for about ten or twelve years, but for the last two years and up until yesterday, I had put it aside to play around with my Canon Elph (read my review). Yesterday, I took the old FM2T out for a spin at my...

Pros: Easy to operate, always dependable.

Cons: Shorter battery life.

Review: Nikon FM: all manual precision.

Purchase.
I am not the original owner of my FM camera. I bought it second hand 8 years ago. The camera is in excellent shape. It is relatively easy to find these cameras in good to excellent condition...

Pros: Great Results, Fully Manual, It will last forever

Cons: Heavy, Expensive

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend the Nikon FM2N if you are interested in photography, have time to experiment, and are willing to learn. You will get professional quality results!

Review: I inherited an old Nikon FM from my grandfather about a year ago. My dad has a Nikon FM2N, and they are basically identical (shapes of some buttons are different, there's no shutter lock on the FM2N, and on the newer FM2N the fastest exposure time is...

Pros: Manually operated camera, no batteries necessary. It’s a Nikon.

Cons: --

The Bottom Line: Best manual camera. Lenses are interchangeable with all other Nikon SLRs with some exceptions.

Review: The FM2 is a classic. This is one of two manual cameras that Nikon currently manufactures, the other being the FM10, a plastic version of the FM2 often found in third world countries (assuming they can’t afford the FM2). The FM10 can now be found here...

Pros: It's a tank, very reliable

Cons: no auto mode

The Bottom Line: A great camera. It will last you your entire life, probably longer.

Review: The fm2n is a great camera. The reason I love it is because I never worry about it breaking or not capturing that incredible moment. The camera is great for student and professionals alike. Students will learn how photography really works, and will...

Pros: Small, relatively lightweight, uses most Nikon lenses, reliable

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Anyone wanting an excellent and reliable mechanical camera should get one of these. Mechanical cameras might disappear from production in the future, so do not miss out

Review: The Nikon FM2N was purchased as a backup for my F5. Not completely trusting hi-tech electronics (I am an electronics engineer and "know too much" about what can go wrong) as to reliability, I felt the need for a backup camera for vacations and for...