Nikon FM2 | 35mm SLR Film Camera | Black | Body Only | MINT

Brand: Nikon
Model: FM2
Type: 35mm Manual Focus SLR Camera
CPB Code: AC1
Lens: Body only (lens options available separately)
Condition: Mint condition
Rating: 9/10

Usage Notes

The FM2 is fully mechanical and requires no batteries to operate the shutter—only the light meter requires a small LR44/SR44 battery. Compact, rugged, and dependable, it’s an excellent camera for travel, documentary work, or professional projects.

Condition Description

This unit is in mint condition, with minimal to no cosmetic wear. All mechanical operations, including shutter speeds, film advance, and meter function, are working as intended.

CPB Darkroom Inspection

The FM2 has undergone a full inspection, including shutter speed testing, film advance, and light meter accuracy. All functions are performing perfectly, making this camera a collector-worthy piece as well as a ready-to-shoot workhorse.

Background

The Nikon FM2, released in 1982, is one of Nikon’s most legendary manual focus 35mm SLR cameras. Revered for its durability, reliability, and fully mechanical shutter, the FM2 became a favorite among professional photographers and serious enthusiasts alike. Its titanium-blade shutter (later aluminum in the FM2n) is capable of speeds up to 1/4000 sec—a rare feature for its time—making it one of the fastest mechanical shutters ever made.

Lens Compatibility & Format

The FM2 uses the Nikon F-mount, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Nikkor AI and AI-S lenses, as well as many third-party options. It accepts standard 35mm film (color or black & white, 24 or 36 exposures) and offers full manual control over shutter speed, aperture, and focus—ideal for learning or mastering photography fundamentals.

📸 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.