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^ Pull out the film advance lever (D to unlock the shutter release button (D.The film advance lever doubles as a shutter release button lock.
BASIC OPERATION —continued^ Mount the lens onto the camera. Place the lens onto the camera, lining up the aperture/ focusing Index ® on
Q Open the camera back #.Push the camera back lock lever ® counterclockwise with your index finger while lifting the film rewind knob® . Th
/Q Install the film cartridge.Position the film cartridge in the film cartridge chamber @ with the film leader pointing towards the tak
BASIC OPERATION »continued4 A Close the cameraback.Close the camera back until it snaps shut, making sure that the perforations are perfectly m
Set the ASA/ISO film speed.Lift the ASA/ISO film speed ring ® and rotate it in either direction until the red ASA/ISO film speed i
BASIC OPERATION —• continued-IA y Set the correct exposure.* First, position your main subject at the center (i.e., the 12mm-diameter ci
40 Focus on the subject by rotating the lens focusing ring (§).The FM2 is provided with the Type K2 focusing screen as standard. Look through th
BASIC OPERATION —continued-4 Q Depress the shutter ' ^ * release button.Look through the viewfinder, and depress the shutter reiease button,
A A Rewind the film.Lift the film rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow. At the end of film rewind, you will feel a slig
NOMENCLATURE0 Shutter speed/ASA/ISO film speed ring_________@ Shutter release button ® Shutter release fingerguard ® Neckstrap eyelet ® Depth-of-field
CONTROLS IN DETAILFilm advance lever (DThe film advance lever also functions as a lock for the shutter release button. The shutter release
Frame counter ®The additive type frame counter is graduated from S- -1 2 4— up to 36 in even numbers with odd numbers indicated by white d
Shutter release button (DThe shutter release button also serves to activate the FM2's bullt-ln exposure meter. When the film advan
slower, it is advisabie to attach the camera to a tripod and use a cable release to release the shutter; this will prevent camera sha
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continuedASA/ISO film speed dial ®The ASA/ISO scale on the dial has numbered settings for speeds from ASA/iS012 to 6400.
Fast shutter speed
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL ~ continuedSetting the apertureThe lens aperture determines the amount of light reaching the film plane. Generally, whe
The amount of light reaching the film plane is determined by a combination of the shutter speed and the lens aperture. A shutter s
Exposure displayThe LED exposure indicator iamps can be seen on the right side of the viewfieid frame within the viewfinder. The shutter spee
1 Depth-of-field indicators/Lens mounting ring1 Aperture/Focusing index) infrared compensation indexI Meter coupiing shoeI Meter coupiing ridge) Hot-s
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continuedMetering range of exposure meterWhen there is a proper combination of lens aperture and shutter speed, o lights up, indic
This exposure measurement method is used when the diaphragm on the iens does not link with the meter coupiing lever ® on the camer
' Lens without automatic diaphragm (PC-Nikkor lens)First, determine the correct exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continuedExposure measurement in special casesThe exposure meter of the Nikon FM2 adopts the center- weighted exposure measurement
Duplication work and photomicrographyIn copy work, slide duplication, and photomicrography, you cannot obtain correct exposure by simply re
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continuedInside the viewfinder;1. Fine matte/Fresnel outer field2. Microprism collar3. Split-image rangefinder spot4. I2mm-diamete
Split-imagefocusingMatte outer field focusingOut of focusMicroprism grid focusingIn focusOut of focus In focus27
CONTROLS IN DETAIL—continuedDepth-of-field preview lever ®What depth of field isWhen you focus on your subject at a certain aperture, you w
Lens set at f/1.4Only major subject is in focus.
Lens set at f/16Most objects near to far are in focus.29
Distance scale iFocusing ringAperture scale (Aperture ring (ADR scale iShutter speed Index (Shutter speed dial iMultiple exposure lever (Frame counter
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continuedDepth-of-field preview lever ®When a lens with an automatic diaphragm is used, the image in the viewfinder i
Multiple exposure lever @Taking a picture of different subjects or two or more of the same subject on the same frame means multipie exposure. To make
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continuedMemo holder ®To remind yourself of the film type and number of exposures on the roll of film in use, clip off the
Flash photographyA Nikon electronic flash unit will prove very convenient for indoor or nighttime shooting or for use in the daytime
The FM2, provided only with an X-contact for synchronization, synchronizes with the speedlight when the shutter speed set is 1/250 sec. or slo
CONTROLS IN DETAIL—continuedReady-light @When the SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22, SB-20, SB-19 or SB-16B is attached to the FM2,
Ready-Light Status Per Shutter Speed Dial SettingShutter speed dialSpeedlight charging Speedlight chargingsettingcompleteincomplete1/4000 sec. ~ 1/500
Combination Chart of Nikon FM2 and Nikon SpeedlightsSpeedlightConnectionCamera'sready-lightoperatesUsable flash modesSB-21 A*Via AS-6 coupleYesMa
ACCESSORIESInterchangeable focusing screensThree different types of focusing screens are usable with the Nikon FM2. The Type K2 screen
CONTENTSNOMENCLATURE...2—3FOREWORD...
To change focusing screens, follow this procedure:1. Remove the lens from the camera body.2. Slip the small tip of the special tweezers (that come w
Focusing Screen Selector GuideType 1 Name/styleFeaturesSplit-image range- finder/microprism systemSuitable for general photography.Has microprism col
iiType K2clear-matte screenType K screenCaution: Type K2/B2/E2 focusing screens have a notched tab. If you use the Type K/B/E screen, you m
ACCESSORIES ^continuedClose-up equipmentThe following are some of the accessories you can use for close-up photography.1) Close-Up Lenses No
Note: Non-A! extension rings such as the PK-1, 2, 3, PN-1, etc. cannot be attached to the FM2.Auto Extension RingsOO 'Ciose-Up Lense
Motor Drive MD-12The use of the MD-12 motor drive unit with the FM2 enables automatic film advance when the unit’s trigger button is presse
ACCESSORIES —continued-Nikon SpeedlightsNikon speedlights are convenient for shooting in dim light or taking backlit portraits, as well as fo
SB-16B
Data Back MF-16To keep track of when photos were taken, the FM2 accepts the slim, lightweight Data Back MF-16. This back attaches in place
ACCESSORIES...36—44Interchangeable focusing screens...36—37Clos
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ACCESSORIES ^continued—Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2In cold weather, use the Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2, which accepts two AA-type batterie
piece correction iens most suitabie for you only after actually trying out various models at the camera shop.Cable Release AR-3The screw-type
FiltersAs is shown on the table, Nikon filters are broadly divided into the screw-in, drop-in, and bayonet type. Because the FM2 inc
( ) s f/stop compenasttonFilm Type DesignationFllteDaylightfactorTungsfeniglil39Sc52rew58In a 62ad72IW77diS2iË96i)\z^1«Prop-lnSeiteaUHw-iiintweBawnatS
ACCESSORIES —continued-camera casesSemi-soft cases, such as the CF-27, CF-28 and CF-29, are available. The CF-27 case accommodates the
TIPS ON BATTERY USE• Keep batteries away from infants and small children. In case a battery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor
TIPS ON CAMERA CAREAlthough the FM2 is a tough and durable camera, bear in mind that is a precision optical instrument, and that careles
' Do not touch the shutter curtains.> Clean glass surfaces such as the lens or the finder eyepiece with a blower-type brush; av
Caution: Please note that the use of a spray-gun type blower to clean the lens may cause possible damage to the glass (especially when ED glass Is us
' Clean metallic parts with a blower-type brush or with a dry, soft cloth.> Before using the camera, it is a good practice to check i
SPECIFICATIONSType of camera:Usable film:Picture format:Lens mount:Shutter:Shutter speed settings: Self-timer:Viewfinder:Viewfinder display:Focusing
Film advance;Automatic film advance; Multiple exposure lever; Frame counter:Film rewind:Flash synchronization:Ready-light: Exposure meter:Lever pr
Film sensitivity range: Power source:Exposure meter switch:Battery power check:Camera back:Dimensions (W x H x D):(camera body only) Weight:(camera
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IMPORTANT!The Nikon FM2 is an Al-type (Automatic Maximum Aperture indexing) camera which performs fuli-aperture metering with Ai-type
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FOREWORDThank you for your purchase of the Nikon FM2 and welcome to Nikon’s world of photography. The Nikon FM2 offers many special features including
BASIC OPERATION4 Remove the battery chamber lid ® .Use a coin to unscrew the lid in a counterclockwise direction.A Install the battery.Wipe the bat
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