Black Nikon FM2n manual focus SLR film camera

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For years I've wanted the FM2N. Now that you can get one for less than you could during the "film" days, I picked up a black one. However, it still fetches a pretty good amount compared to some film cameras. It's simplicity at its finest. There's no auto exposure modes. You just let the +,O, and LED meter and its center weighted metering guide you to correct exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed range is 1 sec-1/4000-fast for its day. And it has bulb so you can hold the shutter open as long as you like(tripod and cable release recommended). In the viewfinder you can see the shutter speed, aperture through the ADR(aperture direct readout window), and LED meter. The FM2N does not have the window on the back so you can see what type of film you've loaded. It has the memo holder so you can tear off part of the film box and slide it in the holder. There's a dedicated multiple exposure lever so you don't have to don't have to push the film rewind button at the bottom. It does not do TTL flash, but has some good flash features. 1/250 sync, flash ready light(when Nikon flashes are used), and PC sync terminal for off camera flash. Add the MD-11 or MD-12 motor drive and you've got about 3.5 frames per second firing rate. Also with motor drive accepts the electronic remote release and other firing accessories. The motordrive adds a nice right hand grip, but adds alot of weight and bulk to the camera. A self timer provides what I call "poor man's mirror lockup". That's where the mirror goes up when the timer starts counting down. The only problem is when you need to lock the mirror AND fire the shutter at a precise moment with the cable release. There are many lenses compatible with the FM2N. Just the oldest and newest Nikon mount lenses won't work. The non AI lenses before 1977 will damage the metering tab if attempted to mount. The FM2 and FM2N do not accept non AI lenses like the FM does. The newer G and DX lenses will mount without harm, but not function properly. On those there is no aperture ring, thus no way to set aperture. And the DX lenses do not produce an image large enough for 35mm film anyway. The lenses that are fully compatible are AI, AIS, and Series E, and autofocus lenses with aperture ring.

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