Nikon FM2 / FM2N
Built by Nikon from 1982 until 2001, the FM2 is arguably the best 35mm SLR made by Nikon. Since its discontinuation in 2001, the FM2's reputation as one of the most rugged and reliable Nikon SLRs has only grown with the passing time.
Introduced in 1982 as the FM2, this camera was the successor to the earlier Nikon FM. The camera boasts some noteworthy upgrades, the most important being the advancements in shutter technology. The Nikon FM2's shutter was an engineering marvel, capable of not only a top mechanical speed of 1/4000th of a second, but also a flash sync speed of 1/200th. In 1984, Nikon introduced the FM2N, which was a slightly revised model. The top flash sync speed was increased to 1/250th of a second with a few other, very minor tweaks.
The big selling points for the FM2 or FM2N, beyond its shutter capabilities, include its overall rugged and reliable nature. The camera is made of almost entirely mechanical functions, with only the light meter requiring batteries. Despite its all manual and all mechanical nature, the FM2 has several key features, including: mechanical self-timer (with a built-in mirror lock up function), depth of field preview, multiple exposure lever, and a simple on/off switch that is activated by pressing the advance lever flush with the body, thereby turning off both the meter and locking the shutter button.
The FM2 also allows for the changing of the focusing screen and can be fitted with a motor drive for rapid firing of the shutter. All in all, it is a highly capable camera that is also simple to learn and use. This is the type of camera that will 'stay young' as you grow older - the FM2 will last you a lifetime.
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