Nikon FM10 35mm SLR Film Camera
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The Nikon FM10 is a single-lens reflex (SLR) manual focus 35mm film camera distributed by Nikon. Along with the professional Nikon F6, the FM10 is the last of two film-based cameras offered by Nikon. The FM10 is manufactured by Japanese company Cosina and simply carries the Nikon name.
Aside from the through-the-lens light meter system that runs on a small battery, the Nikon FM10 is completely manual and has zero automated features. As a result, the Nikon FM10 is inexpensive and recommended for beginner film photographers who want to learn the art.
Nikon FM10 Specifications
| Type | Manual focus 35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) camera |
| Negative Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| ISO | 50-3200 |
| Shutter | Vertical travel, metal focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1 to 1/2000 second, plus Bulb |
| Film Rewind | Film rewind crank, not automatic |
| Lens Mount | All metal Nikon F Mount. May use all Nikkor AF-D, AI-P, AF-I, AI-S and AF-S lenses. |
| Exposure Modes | Manual |
| Exposure Metering | Manual control, guided by built-in light meter. LED exposure display using – – O + display |
| Exposure Meter Power Source |
2-SR44 (1.55V) or 2 A- LR44 (1.5V) |
| Multi-exposure | Yes |
| Self Timer | Mechanical self-timer, approx. 10-sec release delay. |
| Exposure Counter | Additive type, automatically resets to S when camera back is opened |
| Depth of Field Preview | Yes, built-in |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.5 x 3.4 x 2 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 14.7 oz. (without batteries) |
