Nikon FM10
Last night,I've got a surprise package from fellow "photo-enthusiast" Mr. Kuyyie, a Nikon FM10 with a couple of lens and expired film.This is the tools that graphic student(not me)used in photography class back then when I was in UiTM (ITM that time).The Nikon FM10 is a basic SLR that's completely manual in operation--film is advanced with single stroke winding lever and rewinding is done with a lift-up crank on the top of the body. Focusing is accomplished via an accurate center located horizontal split field microprism and matte field.
Once film is loaded, the ISO speed must be set on a scale located in the shutter speed dial. When the desired shutter speed is set, the camera is manually focused, and while the shutter release is partially pressed down, turn the aperture ring until a green LED lights up in the left side of the viewfinder, indicating the proper exposure.
When a red (+) or (-) shows either the aperture or shutter speed must be adjusted. Now fully press down the shutter release to take the picture. There is no built-in flash, but it has a standard hot shoe for an optional accessory flash unit.
The black body is texturized and has a pronounced bulge in the front right for easy gripping. Both focusing and zooming the lens are smooth and easy. Test pictures were properly exposed under varied light levels from bright daylight outdoors to indoor existing light using the built-in LED metering. Images all had good detail at both wide and telephoto lens settings and a range of different subject distances. This model comes with eveready case.
The Nikon FM10 is a workhorse model camera has been on the market for a number of years and has been a reliable product and a good learning tool for individuals who want to learn photography by making most of the needed adjustments and settings themselves, instead of allowing automation to do everything.
Specification
* Camera Format - 35mm
* Exposure Range - 1/2000 sec - 1 sec
* Exposure Modes - Bulb , Manual , Depth-of-field
* Exposure Metering - Center-weighted
* Exposure Range Details - EV 2-19 ( ISO 100 )
* X-sync Speed - 1/125 sec
* Shutter Control - Mechanical
* Film Speed Range - ISO 25 - 3200
* Film Advance - Manual
* Self Timer Delay - 10 sec
* Lens System Presence Optional (body only)
* Remote Control Optional - Cable
* Features - Autoexposure lock , Manual film rewind ,
Depth-of-field preview button , Interchangeable focusing screen
* Flash Terminal - Hot shoe
* Lens Mounting - Nikon F
