I love my FM-10. I got mine brand new and got an extra fast 50mm lens to go with it. I was an Army photographer back in the late 80s early 90s . We used cameras that required batteries to operate. If your battery died you miss the shot. I carried a K-1000 as a backup. I used my cameras on full manual most of the time anyway. This is a good camera for beginners. And it takes good pictures. As it is it’s a good camera. I have a digital camera. But I prefer film. Would I recommend it ? Yes.
Another design feature taken from the Nikon FM cameras is the self timer lever/ mirror lockup option. If you're taking pictures with slow shutter speeds (on a tripod of course!) you can utilise the mirror lockup to reduce vibration from the mirror slap when taking the picture.
Worth noting is that sometimes, plastic is a better material than steel. It won't last as long, but don't assume it can't take a knock. "Plastic" is short for thermoplastic, which means it has some flex to it. Plastic has the ability to absorb a small knock without permanent deformation, which steel SLRs don't. I wouldn't buy one over about $75, as that's getting into Nikon FM/FE territory. Although these are plastic-fantastic, they still fetch a pretty penny; more than they're worth, sometimes.
For the current prices on the FM-10 that I’ve seen you are better off buying a FM or FE that are better quality. I dont know why I see these going for more than those two Nikon models but I have not been able to find one under $100. Great review!
The FM-10 is a great first film camera for beginners. It's cheap as dirt, so if you discover that film is not your thing, you are not buried in useless equipment. The only one I ever handled came from the son of a friend who was handed it in his high school photo class. They are probably better than a K-1000 for this purpose, being newer and cheaper. If someone were to ask my advice for a "starter" in the NIkon lineup, I would instead suggest the FG. It costs only a bit more, if any, is far better build and durable, and offers a more advanced set of features and functions. It may be the most under-valued Nikon SLR ever made.
This is my first SLR. Mine came with a 50mm lens and I'm looking for different lenses to invest in but I'm not sure what to look for. Does anyone know what will work with it?
@@Jerry10939 Not the pre-AI lenses, generally made before 1977, unless they are adapted to AI. Reason: the deeper aperture control ring on the early lenses will jam the lens in the body mount and will not couple to the metering system.
This is one of the most annoying review videos I've ever seen. Stopped watching at 7:16. By the way, some of the best cameras I use have plastic body such as the Yashica FX-D Quartz, Canon T-50 and Nikon FG.
I love my FM-10. I got mine brand new and got an extra fast 50mm lens to go with it. I was an Army photographer back in the late 80s early 90s . We used cameras that required batteries to operate. If your battery died you miss the shot. I carried a K-1000 as a backup. I used my cameras on full manual most of the time anyway. This is a good camera for beginners. And it takes good pictures. As it is it’s a good camera. I have a digital camera. But I prefer film. Would I recommend it ? Yes.
Another design feature taken from the Nikon FM cameras is the self timer lever/ mirror lockup option. If you're taking pictures with slow shutter speeds (on a tripod of course!) you can utilise the mirror lockup to reduce vibration from the mirror slap when taking the picture.
Worth noting is that sometimes, plastic is a better material than steel. It won't last as long, but don't assume it can't take a knock. "Plastic" is short for thermoplastic, which means it has some flex to it. Plastic has the ability to absorb a small knock without permanent deformation, which steel SLRs don't.
I wouldn't buy one over about $75, as that's getting into Nikon FM/FE territory.
Although these are plastic-fantastic, they still fetch a pretty penny; more than they're worth, sometimes.
For the current prices on the FM-10 that I’ve seen you are better off buying a FM or FE that are better quality. I dont know why I see these going for more than those two Nikon models but I have not been able to find one under $100. Great review!
The FM-10 is a great first film camera for beginners. It's cheap as dirt, so if you discover that film is not your thing, you are not buried in useless equipment. The only one I ever handled came from the son of a friend who was handed it in his high school photo class. They are probably better than a K-1000 for this purpose, being newer and cheaper. If someone were to ask my advice for a "starter" in the NIkon lineup, I would instead suggest the FG. It costs only a bit more, if any, is far better build and durable, and offers a more advanced set of features and functions. It may be the most under-valued Nikon SLR ever made.
Nice review, just wondering how is the brightness of the viewfinder thanks
I am skeptical of LFC manager... Dutch managers.... I don't think they are good... IMO
And i thought the N50 and N60 looked cheap, please don't drop it! Nice video, Thanks.
Thanks for watching my video Tom!!
This is my first SLR. Mine came with a 50mm lens and I'm looking for different lenses to invest in but I'm not sure what to look for. Does anyone know what will work with it?
Any Nikor lenses.
@@Jerry10939 Not the pre-AI lenses, generally made before 1977, unless they are adapted to AI. Reason: the deeper aperture control ring on the early lenses will jam the lens in the body mount and will not couple to the metering system.
Nikon FM10 made by Cosina.
This is one of the most annoying review videos I've ever seen. Stopped watching at 7:16. By the way, some of the best cameras I use have plastic body such as the Yashica FX-D Quartz, Canon T-50 and Nikon FG.