GRAB THE NIKON FM NOW! | A Review + Sample Images

[@avcle]

It’s so funny watching this video because I literally just bought my FM from Dodd Camera in Cleveland too lol, great review 👍🏼

[@NatashaHerbert]

Haha I love it! Have fun with it! Feel free to share the images with me too! I’m on all social media outlets as @natashaherbert

[@Brutuz62]

I got one in 1978, still have it (till I die)

[@thomasmoje5926]

I've had my Nikon FM since I bought it new in 1980 along with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AI lens to go with it. I have four Nikon 35 mm film SLR's and the FM is my favorite. Well made and simple straightforward operation it's an excellent choice for a mechanically operated 35mm film SLR camera (batteries required only to power the light meter). Batteries quit, and the full range of shutter speeds still operate. Agree too on Nikon optics: the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 I bought with the FM camera is excellent as is a Nikkor 50mm f/2 non-AI I picked up to go with a Nikkormat FT2 I have. Can't go too wrong with the Nikon mechanical 35mm film cameras and optics.

[@lesberkley3821]

Did I see you at Dodd?

[@NatashaHerbert]

Most likely

[@ronaldwhedon3924]

Pushing or pulling film, I'm about to try that. BW film has more latitude for that. With pushing, you can shoot in lower light but may lose shadow detail.

[@NatashaHerbert]

Thanks for this tip!!

[@koby1960]

Btw that 55mm f3.5 is called micro Nikkor and is designed for extreme close up shooting...as well as regular use of course.

[@NatashaHerbert]

Right! I shoot a lot of micro shots on it. Love that lens!

[@geradebowden2692]

That 55f3.5 is one of nikkors’ sharpest lenses!

[@NatashaHerbert]

Yes it is indeed! It’s my fav!

[@sergklemusch9515]

Great cameras indeed! But, where can one buy one for such a great deal these cameras are hundreds of dollars

[@NatashaHerbert]

Depending on where you stay I would check the local camera stores. Online I would check sites like Ebay.

[@markgoostree6334]

I think we share this addiction. I am at eleven( and counting) because there are a few others I would like to add.. There are always more!! I'm currently shooting a Nikon FTN, FM, and hopefully an F2 soon...maybe. There is a way to fix that light leak... you can replace the light seals inside the camera. I did it... you will not have trouble either. Keep on shooting!

[@anthonydavis4829]

Great video and photographs. Please get a skylight filter to protect your lens.

[@tommybogaert6138]

Gonna pick one up tomorrow. Very excited!

[@NatashaHerbert]

You will be very pleased!!

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Because of this video, I just purchased an FM on ebay..nice..peace from MANHATTAN

[@NatashaHerbert]

Hey MANHATTAN! I’m glad you got it! You’re going to have so much fun with this camera! Be sure to tell me what you think!

[@mugglepower]

The intro killed me lmao. A slight addiction we have.

[@mugglepower]

Looks good indeed. Nothing crazy or shiny. But just looks proper. A camera camera.

[@mugglepower]

Modern editing really helps with film. I didn’t have any batteries for my pentax and only mechanical speed on there is 125x, with 30 year old low speed Kodak so I know I gotta VIOLENTLY overexpose those shots, ran around on Bulb and most shots turned out to be okay as I could easily adjust them in an app. Awesome review!

[@NatashaHerbert]

Some addictions are good lol

[@nomino24]

I'm gonna get this camera next week 🤩

[@NatashaHerbert]

Definitely let me know your thoughts on it!

[@theborne]

Now that the Nikon Zfc is out, I guarantee the price of the FM and FM2 will increase!

[@NatashaHerbert]

Oh yea, it definitely has increased. I saw them increase in these last few months.

[@r1berto1]

@@NatashaHerbert The price of these older film cameras is increasing because of the current film fad.

[@andreia6081]

You probably need to replace the lightseals in the back to avoid that "light leakeage"

[@NatashaHerbert]

Thank you! I’ll check into it!

[@thomasmoje5926]

@@NatashaHerbert Nikon FM was my first 35mm film SLR camera and still is my favorite (and I have several). I've had it since 1980 and I did have to have the light seals and mirror box foam replaced that was due to the age of it but otherwise a very reliable well built photographic instrument. Good examples can still be had at reasonable prices. There are light seal kits available or if you can find photo equipment shops that still service film cameras the cost is not too expensive.

[@ronaldwhedon3924]

I agree, light seal replacement is fairly easy and is required on any metal film back. ~$15 on eBay for a kit. Leaks near the cassette are the least likely to hit the film, more like near the frame counter reset lever or the home area. You'd otherwise need to tape the whole door edge.

[@geradebowden3293]

Totally agree with you, i own a leica, rollieflex, hassy. Nikon FM is by baby

[@NatashaHerbert]

Oooo, nice collection! Would love to see your work!

[@JeanitaBlue]

Looks cool

[@NatashaHerbert]

Thanks J!

[@maromaro6106]

thanks for this video - needed it 🙂

[@ronaldwhedon3924]

I have the same camera body affliction, old timers call it Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

[@MartinJohnson216]

Nice video, Natasha! What is your go-to film and where do you get film developed?

[@NatashaHerbert]

Thanks Martin! My go to is Portra 400 and I get them developed at Dodd currently. There are quite a few online companies that are great too. I believe one is called "The Darkroom"

[@oalvarado7]

Thank you for making this video. I have been a Nikon shooter since 1999, I started with the N65, it was downhill from there, I have been using an FM2 for the last 4 years and finally found an FM in good condition wifi should arrive shortly. FM2, FE2, FE, F3, F100, F5, coming soon FM, N65, N80, N90s D70, D300S, I have used them all. Nikon all the way baby!!

[@geradebowden3293]

Pushing of pulling the film speed. 400

[@matthiaspopp9304]

I am glad to have the FM. It is simply THE camera.

[@NatashaHerbert]

Yes I love it.

[@r1berto1]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER touch the shutter curtain. That camera should last until your grandkids marry.

[@tuisitala9068]

Never over expose slide film.

[@markmanning8933]

ENJOY… camera!!

[@mkshortreel7913]

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