Nikon FM10 + Nikkor 35–70mm f/3.5-4.8 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Good

Brand: Nikon

Condition: Used

Name: Nikon FM10 + Nikkor 35–70mm

Type: 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film Camera

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: VG30

Lens: Nikkor 35–70mm (JL82)

Shutter: Mechanical vertical-travel metal shutter, 1 sec – 1/2000 sec + Bulb

Metering: TTL center-weighted

Battery: 2 × LR44 / SR44

Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount

Condition: Good

The Nikon FM10 (VG30) paired with the Nikkor 35–70mm zoom lens (JL82) has been inspected by CPB Darkroom and is in working condition. The camera’s light meter reads correctly, and the shutter operates as expected. Film advance and control dials function smoothly, ensuring a dependable shooting experience. Cosmetically, the camera body is in fair condition with visible wear and tear consistent with regular use.

The paired Nikkor 35–70mm lens is in good working condition, with clear optics and only small specks of internal dust that do not affect practical image quality. The focus and zoom rings operate smoothly with proper mechanical response, and the lens shows normal cosmetic signs of use consistent with age.

Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Nikon FM10 is a lightweight and dependable fully manual 35mm SLR known for its simplicity and reliability. The shutter operates independently of batteries, requiring power only for the internal light meter. Paired with the versatile Nikkor 35–70mm zoom lens, this setup covers wide-angle to short telephoto focal lengths, making it suitable for travel, portraits, documentary work, and everyday photography.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format, and is compatible with Nikon AI and AI-S F-mount lenses.

SLR cameras and lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, metering response, optical clarity, and mechanical reliability, with any cosmetic or functional notes clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.