Nikon FM10 35mm SLRs
Nikon FM10 35mm SLRs
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[Oct 02, 2001]
jennyfj
Intermediate
Strength:
Features that I like are: mechanical shutter -- works without batteries; depth of field preview -- my N70 doesn''t have that; it accepts ALL of my lenses, MF and AF -- my N80 won''t meter my MF lenses; pseudo-mirror lockup -- the mirror is UP during the self-timer; double exposure capability; light and compact.
Weakness:
None that are significant. I paid $125--body only, used. You get what you pay for. You cannot expect to get the feature set of an N65, N80, or F100 in this camera. I bought the FM10 as a backup for my autofocus Nikons. Images with my 24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8, and 105mm f/2.5 have been great! Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: N2000, N70, N80 |
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[Sep 23, 2001]
photo_mattman
Intermediate
Strength:
Lightweight, simple, durable (I''ve dropped it a few times, and it still works great).
Weakness:
metering isn''t always accurate, fully manual, so difficult at times (action shots) This is a wonderful camera to begin with. I''ve had mine for almost 3 years, and its been great. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Sep 20, 2001]
Weerakhan Tantiphaiboontana
Intermediate
Strength:
It is the cheapest body that can be used with Nikkor lenses. Light weight. At least it has a depth of field preview, which can''t be found in F70.
Weakness:
1. Plastic Made 2. The battery compartment tends to loose. I need to tape it with the base of the body. 3. Shutter speed is not shown in the viewfinder. If you find a barely used one at very attractive price like I did, it is worth to be my 2nd camera. Otherwise, save the money to buy a used FG, which has more features, reliable, and TTL capability!! A New FM-10 is way overprice compare to its features and reliability. Customer Service Never use Similar Products Used: Nikon F801s, Nikon FM2, Nikon F601M, Yashica FRII |
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[Aug 23, 2000]
DRH
Intermediate
Strength:
The FM10 is inexpensive, and it uses a wide range of high-quality Nikon lenses. It's versatile, providing a photographer the control that only a manual camera can provide, while being able to use auto focus lenses if a photographer wants to move in that direction later. Of course, that versatility lets a shooter use both a manual focus and an auto focus body at the same time.
Weakness:
Since the FM10 wasn't actually made by Nikon, one may wonder about its long-term reliability. It needs a plug to allow use of an off-camera flash without resorting to a hot-shoe adaptor. The Nikon FM10 is a good camera for an amateur who wants more control than an auto focus camera would allow. The FM10 would also make a decent, lightweight backup for a professional who is already using Nikon lenses. The FM10 is a step in the right direction for a budget-minded photographer who wants the opportunity to improve his equipment later while not having to scrap his old camera, lenses and accessories. If I had a larger budget, there are other manual Nikon cameras (such as the FM2n) that I would prefer to own. But the FM10 has performed well so far, and I'm pleased that I bought it. Customer Service The FM10 hasn't needed any service yet. Similar Products Used: Canon FTb, which was my main camera for a quarter century. |
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[Aug 17, 2000]
Jambroni
Professional
Strength:
Great manual camera
Weakness:
plastic parts For an intro camera you can't go wrong for the price. I used some of my very expensive Nikor optics and the pictures are every bit as good as the legend Leica M6 that costs 10X more (just for the body). If you are on a budget this is a great way to get into Nikor optics cheaply. Similar Products Used: every 35 mm possible |
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[Jul 21, 2000]
Mauricio Rulfo
Beginner
Strength:
Nice camera for beginers, not too heavy and good for traveling and taking some informal pics. You can add the 70/210mm lens for an average zoom.
Weakness:
The exposimeter goes crazy when changing from ISO 100 (problably only in my case) when using speeds below 1/15, the advance lever sometimes gets obstruct when trying to shut a very quick secuence. Well, nice camera but a little limited... good for a not expecting to grow kind of people. It makes nice shots but they could be greater, the 35/70mm lens is not really the best one... and its f3.5/22 makes it a not pro lens. Customer Service - Similar Products Used: minolta x-370, canon eos rebel G |
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[Jul 15, 2000]
Paul Palka
Beginner
Model Reviewed:
FM10
Strength:
Manual. You control every aspect of the picture. Not too much of an investment for beginners.
Weakness:
The only weakness i have found so far is that to take a picture the film advance lever must be slightly out. This can be a problem for people whose dominant eye is their left eye. (such as me) An inexpensive, totally manual camera for the beginner. A great start Customer Service Haven't had to use yet Similar Products Used: none |
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[Jul 03, 2000]
WCM
Expert
Model Reviewed:
FM10
Strength:
Well contructed,all manual,compact, solid feal. High quality for price, ergonomically placed controls. Although this camera is assembled by Cosina it has the look and feel of a true Nikon. The 35-70mm manual lens that comes with the kit is very nicely contructed .The outer covering is made of nicely finished polycarbonate and is very durrable. The chasis is die cast aluminum. The quality for the price is unbelivable.Sturdy Nikon F mount.
Weakness:
None This is a great little camera, I bought it as a manual back up to my autofocus Nikons and also because I miss My Fm2. For the price you cann't go wrong. Some people on this site comented about the polycarbonate outer body and I donn't understand why this would be a problem. Bottom line, this is a well bulit camera that is definately up to Nikon standards. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: Minolta SRT-100, Nikon 8008, NIkonEM, NIkon6006,Nikon FM2 |
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[Apr 23, 2000]
Cristobal Droppelmann
Casual
Model Reviewed:
FM10
Strength:
Completely Manual. Great for beginers and compatible with all Nikon lenses.
Weakness:
The body is made of plastic. Also the 35-70 that comes with it is not very fine in quality as other nikor lenses. Excelent piece. It has given me a lot of great moments and memories. Go visit my site with my work. All photos taken with Nikon FM10. Similar Products Used: nikon 50mm AF lens for this same camera. Also a 100-300 f5.6 Vivitar zoom that has worked pretty well with it |
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[Apr 15, 2000]
John Dulger-Sheikin
Casual
Model Reviewed:
FM10
Strength:
Very easy to use, especially good for those new to photography.
Weakness:
Construction a little flimsy, exposure meter not accurate at slower shutter speeds. A great BEGINNERS camera, but I have feel like I have outgrown it after just a short time of use. I will continue to use it as a back-up, however. Similar Products Used: None |