Nikon FM Features/Specifications

(From Nikon FM Instruction Manual)

Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex
Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm format)
Lens mount: Nikon bayonet type
Lenses available: Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, f/2 or 55mm f/1.2 as standard; more then 60 interchangeable Nikkor lenses in all (Note: this is from original manual, when it is the latest Nikon camera)
Viewing System: Fixed eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 93% frame coverage; shutter speed selected indicated in the viewfinder; lens aperture setting indicated in the viewfinder when lens in use is fitted with a meter coupling ridge and an aperture-direct-readout lens aperture scale; matte Fresnel focusing screen with central split-image rengefinder spot and microprism ring (similar to Nikon Type K screen)
Exposure metering: Through-the-lens, center weighted, full aperture exposure measurement with Nikkor lenses fitted with meter coupling ridge; stop-down exposure measurement applies for other lenses; exposure correctly set by adjusting shutter speed and/or lens aperture until correct exposure indicator LED lights up; meter cross-coupled with both lens diaphragm and shutter speed controls; metering range EV1 to EV18 (i.e., f/1.4, 1 sec ~ f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with 50mm f.1,4 lens at ASA 100; built-in meter coupling lever can be lock up, enabling use with both AI-type and non-AI-type Nikkor lenses; ASA range 12 | 3200; aperture coupling range f/1.2 ~ f/32; meter powered by two 1.5 silver-oxide batteries
Shutter: Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., plus "B".
Self-timer: Can be set for approx. 8~14 sec. delay; setting "cancellable"
Film advance lever: Single-stroke type; 30 degree stand-off position switches meter on (flush position switches meter off); 135 degree winding angle
Frame counter: Additive type; automatically resets to "S", two frames before "0", when camera back is opened
Flash Synchronization: Built-in ISO-type hot shoe contact with safety switch for synchronization with electronic flash units at speeds up to 1/125 sec.; sync terminal provided
Film rewind: Manual crank-type
Camera back: Hinged, swing-open type; removable; memo-holder provided
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 152mm x 89.5mm x 60.5mm)
Weight: Approx. 590g (body only)

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