Does Nikon FM2 have aperture priority?
The FM has a 1-1,000 shutter and 1/125 flash sync. The FE, introduced in 1978, was an electronically controlled aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure camera very similar to the FM. In 1982 the FM2 added a brighter screen and faster shutter speeds to 1/4000 and 1/200 to 1/250 flash sync.
Does Nikon FM2 need batteries?
The FM2 also incorporates a TTL full·aperture metering system and high-precision mechanically-controlled shutter curtains. These features enable full manual operation and mechanical control-the FM2 works without batteries at all speeds, for a wide range of purposes.
How do I turn on my Nikon FM2?
The FM2 is turned on by moving the film advance lever away from the camera body and partially depressing the shutter button. The camera will automatically shut off 30 seconds after pressure is removed from the shutter release button.
How do you open the back of a Nikon FM2?
All Nikon FM2 models share similar mechanism. It is designed to have a two ways action to prevent accidental opening of the film back. First, you will have to push the camera back lock lever (1) counterclockwise with your index finger while lifting the film rewind knob (2). The camera back should pop open (3).
What battery does the Nikon FM2 use?
Specifications
| Exposure control | Manual |
|---|---|
| Power requirements | One 3V CR1/3N lithium battery, or two 1.55V SR44 silver-oxide batteries, or two 1.5V LR44 alkaline batteries |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 142.5 x 90 x 60mm (5.6 x 3.5 x 2.4 in.) |
| Weight (body only without batteries) | Approx. 540g (19 oz.) |
Does Nikon FM2 have light meter?
The FM2 uses two photodiodes for the light meter. The light meter itself is a 60/40 counterweighted meter. To activate the light meter, simply release the film advance and depress the shutter release slightly. The light meter in the FM2 requires two S76 or A76 or LR44/SR44 batteries, or one 1/3N battery to function.
Where is the light meter on Nikon FM2?
The Nikon FM’s built-in meter, powered by a pair of Gallium Photo Diodes, located near the eyepiece in the viewfinder, operates on the principle of Nikon 60/40 center-weighted exposure measurement to provide quite accurate and responsive exposure measurement.
Is Nikon FM2 digital?
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