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Nikon DSLR Cameras
Film SLR's
FM, F3 (non HP), or something else?
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<blockquote data-quote="Samo" data-source="post: 623022" data-attributes="member: 42955"><p>FM2n is the last mechanical Nikon. They all seem to have started with the honeycomb titanium shutters but then were changed to aluminum. Probably because titanium is more brittle. As I recall I think the change occured because of something to do with the 4000 shutter speed. FM3A will work all mech but it is actually a hybrid shutter. It is the last of the great metal bodies but carries a high price. Same with the FM2/T. If you like small go with the FM2n. Cheap and small the FM. Also consider the F, which is the one that really got the ball rolling for Nikon. F and F2 are great see Sover Wong F2 site for more details on F2 and some stuff on F. F2 is quite an improvement on F. Most any of these bodies will have to be refoamed but should still work good. Watch out for all the usual ills like body fungus be sure to inspect the shutter looking for kinks in the curtains.</p><p></p><p>Best bet is going to be FM2n, F, or F2 mechanical wise. If money is no issue than FM3a, FM2/T, or F2/T. Any of them if taken care of will outlast any of us.</p><p></p><p>Mir website outlines all of them very well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Samo, post: 623022, member: 42955"] FM2n is the last mechanical Nikon. They all seem to have started with the honeycomb titanium shutters but then were changed to aluminum. Probably because titanium is more brittle. As I recall I think the change occured because of something to do with the 4000 shutter speed. FM3A will work all mech but it is actually a hybrid shutter. It is the last of the great metal bodies but carries a high price. Same with the FM2/T. If you like small go with the FM2n. Cheap and small the FM. Also consider the F, which is the one that really got the ball rolling for Nikon. F and F2 are great see Sover Wong F2 site for more details on F2 and some stuff on F. F2 is quite an improvement on F. Most any of these bodies will have to be refoamed but should still work good. Watch out for all the usual ills like body fungus be sure to inspect the shutter looking for kinks in the curtains. Best bet is going to be FM2n, F, or F2 mechanical wise. If money is no issue than FM3a, FM2/T, or F2/T. Any of them if taken care of will outlast any of us. Mir website outlines all of them very well. [/QUOTE]
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