Nikon FM10 35mm Film Camera
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Summary: 35mm film, SLR (Single Lens Reflex), Nikon F mount, Manual Focus, Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 sec, Zoom Lens, 35 mm - 70 mm
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The Nikon FM10 has all the features necessary for creating vibrant pictures. The incredibly lightweight 35-70mm zoom lens, which comes with the FM10 kit, covers a broad range from wide-angle to normal to telephoto. At the wide-angle end, you can take spectacular landscapes or group portraits. The mid-range setting has a natural perspective and is ideal for general photography, while the telephoto end brings you closer for those beautiful, detailed portraits. The choice is yours: you can take dramatic sports pictures where you "freeze" the action with a fast shutter speed, just when your favorite player scored a goal, for example, or you might use a slow shutter speed to highlight the movement of water flowing over rocks in a river. A variety of compatible, optional Nikon Speedlights are available for those brilliant nighttime portraits of your favorite people or fill-in flash for daytime photography with back-lit subjects.
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Budget Nikon Delivers - FM10 - by Howard_Creech
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Pros: tough, lightweight, cheap
Cons: no automation
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Bottom Line: The Nikon FM10 is the cheapest entry to the extensive Nikon camera/lens system. A capable performer for a bargain price.
Review: A few years back Nikon Corporation entered into an agreement with Cosina to produce a camera that Nikon would market in the third world. Cosina was the right choice, since they had been manufacturing just the camera that Nikon wanted, for many years... (more)
everything you need and nothing more... - by uniq
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Pros: Great construction, simple to use, inexpensive
Cons: no significant flaws...especially considering the price
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Bottom Line: The camera delivers where it counts. It's simple to use ( for those who prefer manual photography) and has an awful lot of features for it's price.
Review: If you wonder why companies still make film, then the FM10 is not for you. If you can't live without auto-focus or program mode, then the FM10 is not for you. BUT.......if you actually enjoy using a camera in manual mode, or you prefer a camera that... (more)
You See What You Get - by frainke
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Pros: Totally Manual and easy to use. Excellent camera for quality shots.
Cons: Some areas made of plastic on the body.
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Bottom Line: DIY and get results like a professional.
Review: Out off all the things I wanted this year for Christmas it was the Nikon FM10. I have always preferred manual cameras and for one main reason. What you see is what you get. Unlike other cameras where you can look through the viewfinder, see a great shot... (more)
A very good (but not perfect) camera for astrophotography and nighttime photography. - by jsquarejj
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Pros: Fully manual operation, no battery needed, vast supply of new and used lenses and accessories
Cons: Standard starter package not appropriate, focusing screens not interchangeable
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Bottom Line: A very good camera for astrophotography because of its overall quality and all manual, no battery needed operation. Excellent availability of lenses, accessories, instruction manuals, advice, repairs.
Review: There are already enough great reviews to help you decide whether or not the Nikon FM10 is the camera for you, so I won't write another one. This one is a bit esoteric--it only discusses the suitability of the FM10 for astrophotography, an admittedly... (more)
A Low-cost Camera Can Take Beautiful,Sharp Photos! - by Jason.Chan
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Pros: 1.Depth-of-the-field preview 2.Sensitive shutter button 3.Convenient for composition.
Cons: Body material not durable.
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Bottom Line: If you are more interested in photography than the camera itself,buy the camera.
Review: A low-budget camera,Nikon F10,may not as feature-rich as the top-of-the-line camera such as Canon EOS-1N or a Leica.It is a blessing in disguise.The dearth of features does not put the photographer at a disadvantage.He may make the best use of the... (more)
Excellent budget all-manual student camera - by kundansen
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Pros: Great student camera - depth of field, split screen, multiple exposures, battery free (nearly), compatible with most Nikon lenses
Cons: Does not come with the coolness of an automatic SLR
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Review: Do you like stick shift autos, do-it-yourself kits, and want to get a hands-on on taking good pictures? This camera may just be for you.
Warning - if you are looking for an SLR to graduate from your all-automatic point and shoot,... (more)
Warning - if you are looking for an SLR to graduate from your all-automatic point and shoot,... (more)
Nikon FM10 - Not the Best - by grasshoppa
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Pros: some neat features
Cons: light-meter, and body construction
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Review: The Nikon FM10 has some good features, but along with some annoyingly frustrating ones. As a photography student, i received this camera as a gift, and sold it 2 months later on ebay. It is not a exactly a bad camera, but not the best either.
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A poor way to attract future customers. - by drsoma765
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Pros: It is a Nikon. . . barely.
Cons: It doesn't live up to Nikon's reputation.
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Bottom Line: I would much rather buy a good used Nikon. Think about your purchase.
Review: Out of the many Nikon cameras I have dealt with this one is by far the most disappointing. I hate to say that because I know that I can't blame Nikon. . . they didn't make this camera. Cosina (at least I think that is the company's name) made this... (more)
Great Camera, only problem is how limited your imagination is. - by hilighter88
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Pros: Takes almost every Nikkor Lens.
Nice little camera
Nice little camera
Cons: It's a 250 manual camera what do you expect?
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Bottom Line: Self explanatory, manual $250 dollar camera. Buy good lenses (they will cost more than the camera) and go home happy.
Review: First off, note the price. Around 200-250 dollars. Do not expect this camera to knock your socks off such as a F100 or F5. Get serious here. It's a 100 percent manual camera, just like every other review says. The single best thing is that it... (more)
nikon rocks my socks once again - by natasharama
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Pros: smooth shutter, lightweight, easy to remove lens, idiot friendly.
Cons: electronic light meter, but it's really cool otherwise.
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Bottom Line: as far as cheaper cameras go, this one is really good. it allows you to spend money on the important things, like accessory lenses and transformers.
Review: this is the newest camera in my photography class, and it has easily become my favorite. everyone else seems to complain about the body, but if you aren't inclined to smash your camera up against hard objects or drop it on concrete, i don't see why... (more)
Great for a previous point-and-shooter - by 1opinion
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Pros: features per low cost
Cons: metering light reading
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Review: I bought this camera at the recommendation of the salesperson. I had signed up for a beginning photography class last minute and was looking for my first fully manual camera. He immediately grabbed this camera and said 'Your photography teacher will love... (more)
Perfect for a beginner... - by 11thhrscholar
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Pros: Light, Attractive, User Friendly, Preview Button, Multiple Exposures switch, fantastic for beginner
Cons: Light weight, won't accommodate extreme speeds (i.e. 6400 film or greater than 2000 shutter speed)
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Review: After taking and developing pictures for an entire semester with a borrowed camera, I decided it was time to buy my own. The photographers told me that Nikon was "the best piece of crushed glass ever made." I shopped around and came across... (more)
Great Entry Level Camera - by VTSarah21
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Pros: lightweight, easy focus/zoom/aperture,depth-of-view preview
Cons: not the highest quality body
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Review: Not having much experience with manual SLR cameras, this camera is working out great. It has been easy to use. Very lightweight, easy focus and zoom. All my pictures have turned out fantastic. I have been able to get up close and focus on small details... (more)
Great to learn on - by candienjames
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Pros: Nikon optics, manual, price
Cons: no switch over auto modes if that is bad
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Review: I started on this camera I bought in Japan I bought for 2000 yen or about 150$. This is a great camera to learn exposure, this will do anything a 2000$ camera will do except it is all manual. Not good for snapshots but if you want complete control you... (more)
WOW!!!! - by k_heiner
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Pros: Metering, Battery Life, Reliability
Cons: Loud Shutter, Some Cheap Plastic Parts
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Review: The Nikon has an amazing metering system that gives you the perfect lighting every time. The shutter is a bit too loud. This camera has many great lenses that it can be used... (more)
a great camera, period. - by combusto
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Pros: ease of use, no computer control, zoom lens, ergonomics
Cons: the only thing to bring this camera down is me.
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Review: I purchased my FM10 about 4 years ago and i can honestly say i've never had a problem with it. It's design is lightweight and effecient and doesn't many of the things that seem common to cameras these days. Some may concider this a negative but i... (more)
a great camera, period. - by combusto
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Pros: ease of use, no computer control, zoom lens, ergonomics
Cons: the only thing to bring this camera down is me.
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Review: I purchased my FM10 about 4 years ago and i can honestly say i've never had a problem with it. It's design is lightweight and effecient and doesn't many of the things that seem common to cameras these days. Some may concider this a negative but i... (more)
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Product MPN
- MPN:
- FM10
Key Features
- Lens Mount:
- Nikon F
- Camera Type:
- SLR (Single Lens Reflex)
- Film Type:
- 35mm
- Zoom Lens:
- With Zoom Lens
- Zoom Range:
- 35 mm - 70 mm
- Battery Type:
- 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
Focus
- Focus Type:
- Manual Focus
- Focus Lock:
- Without Focus Lock
Lens
- Interchangeable Lenses:
- Interchangeable Lenses
Shutter
- Shutter Speed:
- 1 - 1/2000 sec
- Max Flash Sync Speed:
- 1/125 sec
Exposure
- ISO Range - Manual Setting:
- ISO 25 - 3,200
- Mirror Lockup:
- With Mirror Lockup
- Light Metering Modes:
- Center Weighted
- Min Aperture:
- f4.8
- Max Aperture:
- f3.5
- Auto Exposure:
- No
Technical Features
- Bulb Shutter Speed:
- With Bulb Shutter Speed
- Self Timer:
- Yes
- Waterproof:
- No
Film Transport
- Film Auto Transport:
- Rewind
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage:
- 92 %
- Viewfinder Magnification:
- 0.84X
Dimensions
- Depth:
- 2.1 in.
- Height:
- 3.4 in.
- Width:
- 5.5 in.
- Weight:
- 14.72 oz.
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories:
- Neck Strap • Case • Battery
- Release Date:
- 1995
- Product ID:
- 31045
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