Nikon FM

Nikon FM
Overview
MakerNikon (Nippon Kogaku K. K.)
Typesingle-lens reflex
Released1977
Production1977-1982
Lens
Lens mountNikon F-mount
Sensor/medium
Film format35 mm
Film size36 mm × 24 mm
Film speedISO 12 – 4000
Focusing
FocusManual
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesManual
Exposure meteringTTL with gallium arsenide phosphide photodiode
Metering modes60/40 center-weighted
Flash
FlashISO standard Hot shoe
Flash synchronization1/125 s
Shutter
Frame ratemanually wound (3.5 frames/second with Motor Drive MD-11 or MD-12)
Shutter speed range1 s – 1/1000 s; Bulb;
General
Dimensions142 × 60.5 × 89.5 mm, 590 g
Made inJapan
Chronology
SuccessorNikon FM2

The Nikon FM is a mechanically operated, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. It was manufactured in Japan between 1977 and 1982 by Nippon Kogaku K. K. (now Nikon Corporation).