VTHokiEE
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Does the original FM2, with the 1/200 sync speed, have any collectible interest over the FM2n? Today I was hoping to acquire an FM2n, but it turned out to be an original FM2 and it piqued my curiosity.
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FM2(n) collectible question
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Dez
Bodger Extraordinaire
I think both of these excellent machines qualify as usable, rather than collectable cameras. The only real difference between the FM2 and the FM2N is that the later had a slightly faster shutter made of aluminum instead of the FM2's slightly heavier (and stronger!) titanium. This allowed the sync speed to be twitched up a bit, and got rid of a superfluous number on the shutter speed dial.
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Dez
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Dez
the only collectible FM2x are the Titanium versions, or the Year of the Dog special edition. everything else users.
Stephen
fireblade
Vincenzo.
and the Dragon Millennium
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nikon-FM2-50mm-F1-4-AIS-Year-2000-Dragon-Millennium-Ex-/221192652135
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nikon-FM2-50mm-F1-4-AIS-Year-2000-Dragon-Millennium-Ex-/221192652135
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
No, the FM2n was released along with the FE2 (it shares components with its improved titanium shutter, which allowed for 1/250s sync). The titanium/aluminium switch happened years later, in 1989, after the FE2 had been discontinued. The later aluminium blades actually are stronger and more reliable - other than the titanium blades they have no issues with wear-related tears around the pivot points.
VTHokiEE
Well-known
Great to know, thanks a lot guys! That's kind of what I thought. Now to determine if I prefer the FE2 or the FM2...
yossarian123
Sam I Am
I just purchased an FM2, having previously owned an FM2n. They're all great users for sure, but probably not that collectible.
BTW - I know that a lot of folks prefer the match needle metering system on the FE/FE2 but for some reason I've always loved the LEDs on the FM/FM2n. Maybe because it's less cluttered.
BTW - I know that a lot of folks prefer the match needle metering system on the FE/FE2 but for some reason I've always loved the LEDs on the FM/FM2n. Maybe because it's less cluttered.
VTHokiEE
Well-known
I really like the FE2 a lot and enjoy aperture priority shooting so I'll probably end up keeping that one. My FE2's needle won't go above 1/500 unfortunately, something is probably stuck but I haven't been able to get it out (small oversight after it was sent in for a repair, but not worth paying the shipping again to fix a trivial issue).
Wish I could keep both, but I think a Mamiya 6 is calling my name...
robert blu
quiet photographer
I have an FM2 n (1/250th) which I still use regularly when I shoot film, ane excellent camera. I think no collectible value, too many on the market.
robert
robert
gilpen123
Gil
FM3a can be a future collectible as the last mechanical camera produced by Nikon and quite low production numbers. As mentioned, FM2T (titanium), Dog and Dragon can be collectibles.
Paul Jenkin
Well-known
If you want to check collectable and valuable Nikons, have a look at the Grays of Westminster website as they are about as good as you'll get when it comes to mint and unusual Nikons of any description. They don't always have one of everything but it's amazing to see what they do have....
kshapero
South Florida Man
plus you can see it better in dark situations.
kshapero
South Florida Man
too bad they don't show them. For the money they charge (way over priced, IMHO) they should a least show photos of them.
Sejanus.Aelianus
Veteran
I've bought a couple of things from them, in person. I hope I'm not maligning them when I say that their knowledge of computers doesn't quite match their knowledge of all things Nikon. 😉
That might explain the absence of images for the items advertised on their website.
jultou
Established
I prefer the red LED of the fm2n as well.
But the aperture priority of the FE is a great feature is some situations.
Both camera are great and can't decide which one I prefer.
FrankS
Registered User
Both cameras work well together. Get both!
jultou
Established
Haha, I already have both FE and Fm2n. Plus a F3 and F2 photomic...
I think the F2 will go soon but I will keep the other three cameras...
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
I'm curious as I have an old FM2, it was used on a copy stand at my old workplace. It is marked as FM2 but has a flash sync of 1/250. Is this usual? From what I can gather above it sounds like it should have a 1/200 sync speed or be marked as an FM2n?
All those years sitting on a copy stand mean its in virtually pristine condition whilst having had a good regular workout - its now, along with my remaining M6, the last film camera I have and its a joy to use.
All those years sitting on a copy stand mean its in virtually pristine condition whilst having had a good regular workout - its now, along with my remaining M6, the last film camera I have and its a joy to use.
VTHokiEE
Well-known
An FM2 and FM2n are both marked FM2. One of the ways to distinguish them is by the shutter speed dial as you note. You are in possession of an FM2n as far as I know.
Waus
Well-known
Not mentioned in this thread, but also a cool collectible FM2n:
http://www.japancamerahunter.com/2013/10/nikon-fm2n-lapita/
http://www.japancamerahunter.com/2013/10/nikon-fm2n-lapita/
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