NIKON FM10 35mm Camera
Description
Features
Specifications
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 | Nikon FM10 Camera Kit with35-70mm Lens |
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #14354 in Camera & Photo
- Brand: Nikon
- Model: FM10Kit
Features
- Fully manual single-lens reflex camera
- Includes 35 to 70mm Nikkor lens
- Film speeds down to 1/2000 second
- Manual wind-rewind with multiple exposures possible
- Self-timer
Editorial Reviews
The Nikon FM10 with 35-70 mm Nikkor Lens is a totally manual 35mm
single-lens reflex (SLR) camera--great for those who want to learn the
mechanics of photography from the ground up. Without fancy computerized
features to confuse or override your personal artistic choices, the
Nikon FM10 relies on the photographer to do most of the thinking, but
it does offer a depth-of-field preview and a center-weighted light
metering system. Focus and aperture are manual, and you can select film
speeds down to 1/2000 second. You also have manual film wind and
rewind, allowing you to create double exposures or rewind your film
midroll.
The
Nikon FM10 has a built-in hot shoe that is compatible with just about
any Nikon Speedlight flash. Also included are a carrying case, a strap,
batteries, and a manufacturer's one-year parts and labor warranty.
From the Manufacturer
The Nikon FM10 is a basic, manual SLR/lens combo with match-diode
metering and the venerable F lens mount, applicable to all Nikons since
1959. Together with the 35-70mm zoom lens, a beginner has an
inexpensive way to learn creative SLR photography in a camera with the
Nikon F mount, used by professionals worldwide for decades.
- Includes FM10 body, 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 Zoom Nikkor lens, Eveready carrying case, strap and batteries
- 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 Zoom Nikkor Lens (included) - Provides a flexible and creative range for general photography
- Shutter Speeds Up to 1/2000 second - Shoot action stopping sharp pictures at up to 1/2000 sec., or achieve creative light patterns at slow speeds like 1 second
- Bulb Setting - For very long exposures, the B setting lets you capture beautiful night scenes, cityscapes with vibrant lighting, and long time exposures for creative exciting photography. A tripod is required for best results
- Depth-of-field Preview - Using through-the-lens SLR viewing, and being able to see the range of sharpness is an exciting way for the new photographer to visualize depth-of-field
- Double Exposures - Double exposures can be lots of fun, and with creative thought and careful preparation, great pictures can result
- Daylight, Night-time and Indoors - Built-in ISO hot shoe will accept just about any Nikon Speedlight for manual flash operation or non-TTL auto
- Nikkor Lenses - The FM10 is supplied with the 35-70 Zoom Nikkor, and there’s a compatible, light and compact 70-210 lens available too. As your Nikon system grows, there are so many more AF Nikkor and AI-S Nikkor lenses to choose from--all perfectly compatible with the FM10’s manual focusing operation
- Center-Weighted Meter - Time proven and very accurate, this light meter will guide the photographer towards excellent exposures. With the built-in +, 0 and - LED display, creative adjustments are just a turn-of-a-dial away
- Manual Advance and Rewind - Comfortable handling, lightweight, compact and very convenient, the Nikon FM10 will deliver, roll after roll
Customer Reviews
A return to basics- with Nikon quality
I've been using Nikons for over 20 years, starting with my first
used and battered Ftn. Over that time I've a accumulated a dozen Nikkor
lenses and numerous accessories, as well as an assortment of bodies.
One
thing that's been missing in recent years from the Nikon line is a
reasonably priced entry-level manual camera. The cheaper Nikons have
tended to be fully automated cameras, and the cheapest manual Nikon
still being made was, until recently, the FM2 at well over $500.
If
you work the way I do, you need a manual camera and don't have a lot of
use for automation and autofocusing. If you own an old Nikon and some
old Nikkor lenses, you may want a simple manual camera body that can
accomodate them. If you're a student starting out, or an artist on a
budget, you need a manual camera.
If you fit into any of these
categories, the FM10 is a great choice. It may not be as rugged as a
$1200 F3 or a $2500 F5, but it's well made and should last many years.
I'm not a fan of zoom lenses for my own work, but the included 35-70 is
a good quality lens with a useful range, and you can add more lenses if
you need them.
All in all, a good value and a long-needed inexpensive entry into the Nikon system.
AWESOME!!!
This is the best camera ever, when compared to others the FM10 blew
it away, the FM was much more durable and takes better pictures (my
friend has one of the competitors) and now that she's seen mine, she is
very jealous! The pictures are outstanding. Built to last and if you're
a beginner to a pro I think you'll be pleased! I was just starting out
as a photographer and now after 2 years I still can't put it down. If
you're thinking about buying this camera, don't, just get it!!
Great fully manual 35mm
This 35mm is pretty much the perfect college kid film camera. It
wont spoon feed you when it comes to learning, which will really help
you in the long run. In the age of "press this button and you're
focused", this camera is one of the few 35mm's left that doesn't have
AF. Also wont change exposure levels to what the camera suggests(such
as AV or TV mode some cameras have), this gives you the freedom to be
creative as some shots have a whole different mood if underexposed a
stop or overexposed a bit. As for manual focus, it's something you need
to be able to do as a photographer. Sometimes the computer in your
camera just doesn't focus perfectly on that eye you want in focus, or
for something as precise as macro photography which has very shallow
depth you're going to need pinpoint accuracy that a computer can not do
for you.
This lens is great because it's like the vintage 35mm except you
don't have to worry about the light meter or any other small part
inside of it being broken. Nor do you have to worry about the image
quality. The kit lens in this camera is very sharp. It's a bit limiting
considering it's f/3.5 so that rules out really low light(but grain can
be good, unlike noise in digital; grain has an artistic quality), but
considering the price and the quality of the whole kit it's great.
Sure you can get a used one from the 70's or 80's for way cheaper,
but chances are something is broken in that thing and you may not know
until you've invested 2 hours developing the first roll in your
class...
So shell out a little bit extra and get this, it's worth it.
