Description
Boxed with shutter cover still place (to be removed prior to first use). Japanese instruction manual supplied.
This later version of the FM2 is commonly referred to as the FM2n (for ‘new’). The FM2N used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb, plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/250th second.
Specifications
Type of camera: 35mm single lens reflex (SLR)
Usable film: Any cartridge-type 35mm film
Picture format: 24mm × 36mm
Lens mount
Nikon bayonet mount; meter coupling lever provided
Shutter: Vertical-travel, metal, focal plane, mechanical shutter with aluminium alloy curtains
Shutter release: Mechanical; centre-threaded shutter release button accepts AR-3 Cable Release; button locked when film advance lever is flush with camera body
Shutter speed settings: 1/4000 sec. – 1 sec., B (Bulb), 14 discreet settings in all
Film advance lever: Single-stroke type; 30° stand-off angle and 135° winding angle
Self-timer: Set/cancel mechanical type provided; approx. 10 – sec. shutter release delay
Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism type; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; finder coverage approx. 93% of picture field
Viewfinder display: Shutter speed, ADR (aperture direct readout) f/number in use, and five different LED exposure displays using +, o and – signs
Focusing screen: Split-image microprism type (Type K2) provided as standard; matte type (B2) and matte with horizontal and vertical line etchings (E2) also available
Reflex mirror: Automatic quick-return type incorporating special control gear and wheel-and-brake mechanism for reduced vibration and noise; non-lockable type
Depth-of-field preview lever: provided
Motor drive coupling:
Electrical contact and coupler built-in for operation with Motor Drive MD-12; the MD-12 is operable when film advance lever is flush with camera body
Multiple exposure lever: Provided; disengages frame counter for correct count
Frame counter: Additive type (S.1-36); automatically resets to S when camera back is opened
Film rewind: By crank provided after film rewind button is pressed
Accessory shoe
Provided: standard ISO type; ready-light contact provided
Flash synchronization: Built-in ISO-type hot-shoe; threaded sync cord terminal provided for off-camera or multi-flash photography; synchronization with electronic flash units at speeds up to 1/250 sec.
Flash Ready-light: LED provided; visible inside viewfinder; lights up when an appropriate Nikon Speedlight Unit used is fully charged; blinks to warn that the shutter speed set is beyond the electronic flash’s sync range
Exposure metering: Through-the-lens centre-weighted full aperture exposure measuring system using a pair of SPDs (silicon photodiodes) and metering monolithic IC circuit
Metering range
EV 1 to EV 18 at ISO 100 and with f/1.4 lens (i.e., from 1 sec. at f/1.4 to 1/4000 sec. at f/8)
Film sensitivity range
ISO 12-ISO 6400
Power source: Choice of one 3V lithium battery (CR-1/3 type), two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (SR44 type), or two 1.5V alkaline batteries (LR44 type); optional Anti-Cold Battery Holder
DB-2 accepting two AA-type batteries
Exposure meter switch: Light pressure on shutter release button switches meter on; meter stays on for approx. 30 sec. after finger leaves button, then automatically switches off; meter automatically turned off when shutter speed dial is set at B Battery power checker: LED exposure display inside viewfinder lights up when exposure meter is switched on if there is sufficient power (i.e., shutter speed dial is set anywhere except B)
Camera back: Pops open when the film rewind knob is pulled up as the camera back lock is pushed; detachable and interchangeable with Data Back MF-16; memo holder provided
Body finish: Chrome and black available
Dimensions (camera body only)
Approx. 142.5mm (W) X90mm (H) X 60mm (D)
Weight (camera body only)
Approx. 540g