Nikon FM Black 35mm Camera w/ 35-105mm Zoom Lens -Good Seals-

This is one of my all time favorite cameras. My first serious camera was an FM (not this one) and I took some of my favorite photos with it. It also survived several uncontrolled trips down ice covered stairs during Ithaca winters (Cornell University: clear the snow before it freezes!)

For those who do not know these cameras they are the zenith of classic manual focus design. They are surprisingly small, feel great in your hand and have a huge viewfinder, larger than the later HP designs (it is true!) and drastically larger than current digital cameras.

These cameras are perfect for people who know how to use a camera and prefer to set the controls directly rather than relying on automatic settings and menus and they are also the best way to learn photography.

This one comes ready to shoot with the 35-105mm f3.5-4.5 Zoom-Nikkor lens.

It is in excellent condition with light wear and works perfectly. There is a small dent near the advance lever (see photos) and a cool amount of brassing on the edges, but it is only cosmetic, it does not impact the function of the camera. The shutter and meter are accurate and the mechanical functions are smooth. The light seals look like they have been replaced recently. The battery compartment is clean. The glass is clean and scratch-free with no haze, fungus, nor other issues. The focus and zoom are smooth. There is no zoom creep.

Batteries and the lens cap are included.

SKU: 240910-2