Nikon Fm 35Mm Slr Film Camera Review

A must-have for Nikon F/FM/FE-series film camera and Df, so much so that I really think it should come with the camera in the first place.

This lens takes me back to my Nikon FM and the 35mm lens I used, the second lens I owned for that camera after the 50 that came with it. There is something about the 35mm that is almost magical. The 1.4 delivers smooth as silk images that are amazing. I've got three zooms (10-24, 18-55, 55-200) and this lens will most likely stay on the body the majority of the time. It's size is great and unobtrusive. The focus does search a bit at times but not too bad. I wish the hood was a little different shaped as it's tricky to get the lens cap off. I love the f-stop ring and the way you feel it click on each stop, throwback for sure.

Got this hood for my 49mm lens that I (still) use on my Olympus OM-1 35mm SLR film camera.� Fit & finish is great & works just fine.

I had a nikon FM-10 film camera and learned basic photography skills on that years ago. I've had a canon dsrl for a long time and this is my first Nikon DSRL. This thing is awesome. As an amateur, I'm still learning a lot about photography, and my experience with this camera so far has been amazing. I haven't had any trouble adjusting from Canon as far as menus and controls. The manual goes over everything clearly and actually a quick youtube rundown of this got me up and running fast. I can't believe the results I've gotten so far with this camera paired with a 70-200 f2.8 (nikon af-s) and a sigma 500mm f 4.5. The sigma was used and I was able to use the AF fine tune to get it dialed in and I'm getting shots that I'm really happy with now. It's a bit of a jump in price to go to this level of equipment but the results have me excited to go out and shoot again so even as a hobbyist, I think it was well worth it.

For now, I'm just using it on my Nikon Film F3 SLR camera and will get it soon for my D7000 too. It just feels so comfortable to use and serves the basic purpose of sling strap. I am just unsure about how much weight can it hold, if I have to use it on my D7000.

I was about to send my last 35mm SLR to the boneyard when I found this at B&H. I mainly shoot digital now, but every once in a while, I get the urge to shoot some film...just because. I know, I know, there are plenty of ways to make digital images look like film, but there's something nicely tangible about putting a roll of film into an old Nikkormat, hearing the satisfying clunk of the shutter, and wondering if you really got the shot. I wish they had this stuff around back in the day when I learned how to develop film. It's about as bullet-proof and fast a way to develop black and white film as there could be. If you follow the simple directions, it's virtually impossible to get poor results unless the exposure was wrong to begin with. The results with TX 400 (my go-to B&W film) are great. Good contrast, and just enough grain to remind you that it's real film.

I will use this 1550 mainly to carry extra 35mm SLR equipment or Hassleblad film (lenses, spare body,film,filters,etc.)when traveling by car. I have an older large Pelican case that I use to carry a ton of equipment on road trips as long as over 11,000 miles to Alaska and back with 100% protection from shake,environment, or theft. In the 1550 I will carry equipment that is not needed in the bag of the day (small back-pack, waist or shoulder bag). This 1550 measures just at the current everchanging carry-on airline limit should I need it,and is just light enough to carry into a motel room overnight.

I shoot with an older Nikon N65 35mm film camera. It does not have the option to hook any kind of cable release to it but it does have the necessary electronics to use the MN-L3 Remote Control Transmitter. The Transmitter works fantastic and allows me to trip the shutter without touching the camera or even being near it. I have used it as far away as 35 feet and it worked perfectly. This is a great accessory for this or any other camera that is capable of using this transmitter. The unit is VERY small, thin, and comes with its own little nylon protective case. And best of all, the PRICE is excellent!! You won't be unhappy with this unit at all.

I wanted a lightweight but sturdy tripod for film cameras, particularly my Nikon FM-2 and my Olympus OM-1. Small packing volume was less important and I didn't want to fuss with too many leg sections. I was willing to pay up to $200. This one at half that price is perfect for my needs. With the legs collapsed you can lock them or release them in one partial turn. Extended, of course, you must do all three locks on a leg individually. It's very stable, and even holds my Hasselblad 501C securely. The PU 30 QR plate is fine with most lenses, but there's a bit of "sag" after I tighten the ball head with a 200mm lens on the FM-2. A 60mm plate from Breakthrough Photography took care of that. I can't speak to its longevity, but it's so well made I'm confident I'll get a lot of service from it. This was a completely satisfying purchase.

Works great in my Olympus OM 1 35mm SLR!