What battery does a Nikon FM2 take?
Specifications
| Exposure control | Manual |
|---|---|
| Power requirements | One 3V CR1/3N lithium battery, or two 1.55V SR44 silver-oxide batteries, or two 1.5V LR44 alkaline batteries |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 142.5 x 90 x 60mm (5.6 x 3.5 x 2.4 in.) |
| Weight (body only without batteries) | Approx. 540g (19 oz.) |
Does Nikon FM2 need batteries?
The FM2 also incorporates a TTL full·aperture metering system and high-precision mechanically-controlled shutter curtains. These features enable full manual operation and mechanical control-the FM2 works without batteries at all speeds, for a wide range of purposes.
Is Nikon FM2 digital?
Amazon.com : Nikon FM 2 Black Camera Body : Slr Digital Cameras : Electronics.
How do you put batteries in a Nikon FM2?
To install the battery into the FM2(n), you need access to the battery chamber. You can use a coin to unscrew the battery chamber lid at the base of the camera in a counterclockwise direction. Caution: Keep batteries away from infants and small children.
What is the difference between Nikon FM2 and FM2N?
The top flash sync speed in the FM2N is 1/250 second, compared to 1/200 sec. in the FM2. Also, the viewfinder image in the FM2N is slightly brighter.
Is Nikon FM2 autofocus?
The AF-S Nikkor, AF-I Nikkor, AF Nikkor D and AF Nikkor autofocus lenses will work for manual focus only. The FM2 is a mechanically-controlled manual focus SLR with manual exposure control.
What is Nikon FM2 worth?
Nikon: Nikon FM2
| Average | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Body only | $140-160 | $380-400 |
| With lens | $200-220 | $520-540 |
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Why is Nikon FM2 popular?
The Nikon FM2 has built quite the reputation over the years as being a spectacular, no-frills get you through anything film camera. It’s fully mechanical, it has a center weighted 60/40 meter that’s quite reliable and it’s tiny!
Which is better Nikon FM or FM2?
Logically, the FM2 would be a better camera since it has faster flash sync and higher shutter speed of up to 1/4000. However, I did some research and read that the FM has more metallic components and thus would be of better build. Also it can use the cheaper non-AIS lenses.
Is Nikon FM2 mechanical?
The FM2 is a mechanically-controlled manual focus SLR with manual exposure control. The new camera was renamed the Nikon FM2n (New FM2 in the Japanese market), but remained marked FM2. The only external differences were the red 250 setting on the shutter speed dial and the N serial number prefix.
What kind of batteries does the Nikon FM2 use?
The Nikon FM2 uses two LR44 batteries to power the light meter. All of the shutter speeds on the FM2 can be used without batteries. The FM2 manual states that the batteries should last a year with “normal” usage. That’s not helpful because I can’t tell you how many rolls of film that equates to.
Is the Nikon FM2 a traditional SLR camera?
The Nikon FM2 is probably THE CLASSIC example of a traditional SLR camera. It needs no batteries, (except for the built in meter), operating with a mechanical shutter. It is built tank-like as many cameras of it’s era, with this NIKON being among the most durable and reliable. That said, this vendor has provided a gem of an example for the price.
What kind of shutter does the Nikon FM2 use?
FM2 Model III – These are also known as FM2n cameras. With this version, the titanium honeycomb shutter found in the previous two versions was replaced with an aluminum shutter. The Nikon N8008 (F-801) was the first camera to use this type of shutter.
Where is the multiple exposure lever on the Nikon FM2?
Operation is similar to those of other Nikon cameras. Multiple exposures are easy to do with the FM2. There is a dedicated multiple exposure lever at the base of the film advance lever. By pushing the multiple exposure lever back towards the rear of the camera, the shutter can be cocked with the film advance lever, without advancing the frame.