Nikon fm2

[Snakebite]

Hello Thinking of picking one of these up. Any info or input sure would be appreciated Kathy

 

[Peeb]

Both the FM and the FM2 are legendary film cameras. I'd be sure that the light seals are in good shape. Other than than- I say go for it!

 

[Snakebite]

Both the FM and the FM2 are legendary film cameras. I'd be sure that the light seals are in good shape. Other than than- I say go for it!

 

[Snakebite]

What r light seals?

 

[480sparky]

The foam-like material that seals light out of the rear of the camera when you close it. It will be a thin strip along the edge of the back or on the body itself.

 

[compur]

FM2 is one of the best manual focus 35mm SLRs ever.

 

[JBPhotog]

Foam seal kits are available from various interweb vendors and there are even a few youboob's showing you how to do it should you decide to take on the challenge.

 

[cgw]

Don’t forget the FE/FE2. Same form factor with an aperture priority option. Same bomb-proof build quality. The only failure-prone light seal is at the door hinge, which is also the easiest to change. Inexpensive thin adhesive-backed sheet foam from a craft store works as well as the over-priced “kits” for this application.

 

[Peeb]

Don’t forget the FE/FE2. Same form factor with an aperture priority option. Same bomb-proof build quality. The only failure-prone light seal is at the door hinge, which is also the easiest to change. Inexpensive thin adhesive-backed sheet foam from a craft store works as well as the over-priced “kits” for this application.

Exactly where mine gave out- at the hinge.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

A not so great photo of a great camera.

 

[pendennis]

I own the FM2, FE, and FE2. Please don't make me choose between them. All great cameras!

 

[compur]

... and so is the FM and the EL-series Nikkormats that preceded them.

 

[Viera]

Kept all my Nikon Film camera when I retired (F1, NikkorMat FTN, FM, FM2, F3, FA) plus the lens, not worth a lot, but has great sentimental value. Sold the Blad. Now gone to digital purely for fun (D850) but all the older Nikons built like tanks.