Nikon FM2n Review

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Nikon FM2n
4.2 stars
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Woodsy44's Review of Nikon FM2n 35mm SLR camera

16th May 2008

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Photograph Quality
    5 stars
  • Ease of Use
    5 stars
  • Time Camera Owned
    Between 1 - 4 Weeks
  • Features
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Many good points - rugged, dependable, light, ease of use. This is a solid camera that will teach you the basics of good photography without letting you down.

With the huge increase in digital cameras and autofocus lenses available in the market place this camera can be picked up (in good condition) quite cheaply - it's a bargain.


Bad Points

None really - but not for point and shoot enthusiasts.


General Comments

After the whirlwind of auto focus, auto exposure and digital I bought a Nikon FM2n and a 28mm F3.8 manual lens. When I wander around with this combination I am forced to think about the essential elements that (hopefully) make a good photograph - composition, exposure and critical focus. The solid 'thunk' of the shutter and then the manual wind on is a pure joy.

Manual Nikkor lenses are very sharp and the 'backwards' compatibility approach taken by Nikon means that many modern lenses will work too. Compared to an auto everything digital SLR the FM2n is quite a light and compact combination to carry around for extended periods of time. Link this camera and lens to a good transparency film and the colours and image sharpness really come alive.

Perhaps I'm quite old fashioned but everyone who is serious about their craft should spend a little time in the manual arena and re-discover the art of photography.

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