Second-hand Equipment

Black, Boxed, MINT

Black.

Unboxed.

Excellent++

Black.

Boxed.

MINT-

Chrome.

Boxed.

MINT-

Chrome.

Unboxed.

Excellent++

In order to avoid confusion and mistaken identity with the German camera firm Zeiss-Ikon, Nikon F cameras designated for the German market between 1963 and 1968 were inscribed with the name Nikkor instead of Nikon. These models are particular attractive to collectors. Ref: Nikon Pocket Book by Peter Braczko (Wittig Books) Nippon Kogaku triangle logo c/w 5cm f/2 Nikkor-S Auto scalloped focus barrel lens, RARE

Nippon Kogaku manufactured a small Bakelite battery tester sometimes known as a volt meter for the Nikon rangefinder S-36 motor drives. This has a measuring range of up to 11 V, whereas the battery tester for the Nikon F-36 motor drive measures up to 14 V.

The battery tester can be applied to the socket of the separate battery pack in order to see if the charge is sufficient to power more rolls of film through the camera. If the needle is well over the middle of the scale, the batteries have sufficient charge. The tester first appeared in the price list of August 1960 and was offered until the late 1960s when the Cordless Battery Pack was introduced which did not provide a terminal to test the batteries.

*This is the battery tester for the Nikon F

Nikon F reloadable film cassette, case, maker's box

The cassette for the Nikon F, in connection with the F-36 motor drive was developed in the 1950s, apparently copied from Leitz. There are only a few features. In addition to the recess for the prong of the rewind knob, there are two short pins, two white–filled engraved index dots and the film speed reminder dial on the bottom. The broad slip of the outer shell (which has black paint or crinkle paint) is covered by the inner shell when the cassette is closed. The film speed reminder dial is set into the outer shell. The appearance of the film speed reminder dial changed during the production as a result of the increase in film sensitivity. A white-field engraved dot is the index mark for black & white films, and a red dot for colour films. The ASA scale design changed, sometimes having black and red lettering. The ‘E’ stand for empty. The film cassette for 36 exposures is supplied in a black plastic screw-lid container. This has the old Nikon lettering and the stylised Nippon Kogaku triangle logo embossed on it. The inside is lined with foam rubber to prevent rattling.

Body serial number 7392008, c/w shutter cover (to be removed before first use) and original maker’s box. We have never had this particular example in such condition and not seen another plain prism black Apollo in a new/unused state. Flawless.

A very rare opportunity to acquire an unused Nikon FN Apollo camera body, chrome finish, mirror-up version and a 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor SC pre-AI lens scalloped focus barrel complete with instruction manual and maker's boxes.

Complete with original maker's box and instructions.

NEAR NEW (99.5%) EXAMPLE. No 7372506. The name "Apollo" derives from Nikon's association with NASA during the Apollo space program when Nikon supplied both test equipment and equipment to be used on flights. The APOLLO Nikon F bodies all had serial numbers beginning with 72*** and 73*** and were the very latest and greatest of the amazing and truly iconic F generation (incorporating improvements as a result of years of professional feedback). F cosmetics changed late in production to match the then currently produced and just introduced F2. The Apollo F was updated with a plastic tipped F2 type advance lever and self timer, and stronger camera strap eyelets. Earlier Apollos had the standard F flash connection, later ones had the F2 type threaded PC connection.

Includes: Instruction manual, warranty card, Nikon F Photography Guide, Nikon Filters leaflet, maker’s box

Nikon F Photomic FTn camera.

Film speed range: ASA 6 to 6400

Shutter speed range: 1 to 1/1000 sec., T and B

Shutter: titanium focal plane type

Flash synchronisation: cable and direct contact, synchronisation dial, 1/60th sec, for electronic flash

First production date: 1968, production ended 1974

Weight: 880g

The most modern of all the Photomic attachments for the Nikon F, allows mounting the lens with a right and left twist which engages the Photomic finder, activates the automatic lens speed recognition of the finder, and sets the window display. The Photomic locking mechanism and the combined microswitch and battery tester were introduced in this model.

Serial number 6724019. Recently serviced and supplied with a minimum 12-month guarantee.

Nikon F Photomic FTn camera.

Film speed range: ASA 6 to 6400

Shutter speed range: 1 to 1/1000 sec., T and B

Shutter: titanium focal plane type

Flash synchronisation: cable and direct contact, synchronisation dial, 1/60th sec, for electronic flash

Motor drive coupling: F-36 and F-250 motor drives (requires motor drive plate to be fitted)

First production date: 1968, production ended 1974

Weight: 880g

The most modern of all the Photomic attachments for the Nikon F, allows mounting the lens with a right and left twist which engages the Photomic finder, activates the automatic lens speed recognition of the finder, and sets the window display. The Photomic locking mechanism and the combined microswitch and battery tester were introduced in this model.

This is the very rare first F-36 motor drive for the Nikon F circa 1959. It is the 296th one manufactured and has Nippon Kogaku Tokyo (Japan Optical) triangle logo and serial number engraved on the base. It comes complete with the first type green/grey finish battery shoulder pack and grey connecting cord. Furthermore, it is supplied in the original grey finish maker's box. This was a time prior to branding the boxes with the Nikon logo. It is stamped on the base of the box Motor Drive No. 97296

*Does not include NIkon F camera body.

Boxed and complete. The Nikon F60 35mm film SLR camera was sold by Nikon between 1998 and 2001. It replaced the F50 and was aimed at the lower end of the amateur autofocus SLR market.

The F60 features autofocus, two forms of TTL light metering and various "programs" (ranging from manual operation to a highly automated point and shoot mode).

F60 body was made from polycarbonate and metal, and available in both "champagne silver" and black. It features compatibility with most older Nikkor F-mount lenses, except AFS and pre-AI lenses. However, in some cases autofocus and/or TTL metering is not supported.

Features of the F60 include the 'T' Time setting - where a first press of the shutter release opens the shutter, and a second closes it, and AF servo tracking in 'Sport' mode. The camera also supports five different flash modes, including 'slow' for low light scenes.

*This example is the black model.

• Easy operation with exposure mode dial
• Advanced AF system with AF-assist illuminator
• General-Purpose Program [P] for fully automatic control
• 3D Matrix Metering (with D-/G-type Nikkor lens)
• Built-in Speedlight: guide number of 15/49 (ISO 100, m/ft.); 28mm lens coverage
• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash capability
• 5-Vari-Programs
• 4-exposure modes ([P] / [S] / [A] / [M])
• F60D features data imprinting
  

  Specifications

  Exposure control	General-Purpose Program Vari-Program System (Portrait / Landscape / Close-up / Sport / Night Scene) Auto-Multi Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] modes
  Shutter speed	1/2,000 to 30 seconds; electromagnetically controlled Time setting
  Exposure metering	(works with AF and AI-P type Nikkor lenses only) Matrix, Center-Weighted; EV 1 to 20 at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens
  Power requirements	One 3V CR123A (or DURACELL(R) DL123A) lithium battery
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	148.5 x 96 x 69mm (5.8 x 3.8 x 2.7 in.)(F60 / N60),Approx. 148.5 x 96 x 70mm (5.8 x 3.8 x 2.8 in.)(F60D / N60 QUARTZ DATE)
  Weight	Approx. 575g (20.3 oz.)(F60 / N60), Approx. 585g (20.6 oz.)(F60D / N60 QUARTZ DATE)
  Body finish	Silver colour and black available

  • Nikon F60 is sold as Nikon N60 in the U.S.

Nikon's most versatile film camera body. This high end professional camera, The F4s being equipped with MB21 high speed battery pack, was made available with no less than 4 battery packs (MB-20 standard, MB-21 High Power, MB-22 mains driven, and MB-23 heavy duty) and 4 finders (pentaprism, waist, action and 6X magnification) and a whole range of specialist screens. The body represents Nikon's great and successful attempt at dominance of the autofocus market.

Unboxed.

Nikon's most versatile film camera body. This high end professional camera, The F4s being equipped with MB21 high speed battery pack, was made available with no less than 4 battery packs (MB-20 standard, MB-21 High Power, MB-22 mains driven, and MB-23 heavy duty) and 4 finders (pentaprism, waist, action and 6X magnification) and a whole range of specialist screens. The body represents Nikon's great and successful attempt at dominance of the autofocus market.

In June 1998, a special model made in only very limited numbers (2000 for Japan and 1000 for the rest of the world) commemorating Nikon’s 50th anniversary of camera manufacture. The specially manufactured strap bears the dates 1948-1998. The F5 was Nikon's most expensive film camera (when sold side by side with the F6 prior to discontinuation the F5 at around £2500 was the more expensive body). The F5 was fitted with an RGB meter (basically 3 meters working in Red, Green and Blue ends of the spectrum) and could take standard, action, waist and magnification finders and a vast range of screens. The Nikon Corporation issued a comment on the F5 Anniversary model as follows:

“50th Anniversary Model of Nikon F5. In 1998, two years after the introduction of F5, we at Nikon marked the 50th anniversary of our camera production from the first release of Nikon I in 1948. In commemoration of this, we decided to offer the 50th Anniversary Model, which was designed based on the F5 with changes in the colour of the upper body cover and body cap to a sober dark silver colour, and the rubber of the oval section of the grip to a dark grey, adding a quality appearance to the camera. On the front of the viewfinder was inscribed the same Nikon logo as adopted in first Nikon I rangefinder camera of 1948, and the back of body was marked with the former company logo of Nippon Kogaku K.K.(Japan Optical) and the symbol for 50th Anniversary of Nikon Camera. This was the only variation model of F5."

In June 1998, a special model made in only very limited numbers (2000 for Japan and 1000 for the rest of the world) commemorating Nikon’s 50th anniversary of camera manufacture. The specially manufactured strap bears the dates 1948-1998. The F5 was Nikon's most expensive film camera (when sold side by side with the F6 prior to discontinuation the F5 at around £2500 was the more expensive body). The F5 was fitted with an RGB meter (basically 3 meters working in Red, Green and Blue ends of the spectrum) and could take standard, action, waist and magnification finders and a vast range of screens. The Nikon Corporation issued a comment on the F5 Anniversary model as follows:

“50th Anniversary Model of Nikon F5. In 1998, two years after the introduction of F5, we at Nikon marked the 50th anniversary of our camera production from the first release of Nikon I in 1948. In commemoration of this, we decided to offer the 50th Anniversary Model, which was designed based on the F5 with changes in the colour of the upper body cover and body cap to a sober dark silver colour, and the rubber of the oval section of the grip to a dark grey, adding a quality appearance to the camera. On the front of the viewfinder was inscribed the same Nikon logo as adopted in first Nikon I rangefinder camera of 1948, and the back of body was marked with the former company logo of Nippon Kogaku K.K.(Japan Optical) and the symbol for 50th Anniversary of Nikon Camera. This was the only variation model of F5."

Unboxed. Comes with strap.

Nikon's ultimate film body.

Produced in limited batches and the only top-quality 35mm film body produced by a major Japanese manufacturer.

Incorporating all the advances of the F5 and fitted with a multi-control back as standard.

Superb technical excellence.

NEW AND UNUSED.

Nikon produced a series of 4000 units of these specially requested units to commemorate Nikon USA's first 25 years in business. This model is only available in a chrome version, and it has a small silver plate on the front of the camera beneath the shutter release with the inscription ‘25th Anniversary’. It comes with a special silver-coloured box and instruction manual. The model also has a supplementary serial number engraved on the base plate.

body serial no. 5206304

With box.

NEAR NEW OUTFIT! Fitted with a 50mm f/1.4 Ai lens. Exceptionally rare and almost unheard of in this condition. The body, lens, data back, motor drive and aperture control unit appear unused and only the charger (for the battery of the aperture control unit) shows signs of handling. See reference http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf2/f2/variants/f2data/index.htm The back, coupled to a special (F2 Data body) contains a mechanical clock/watch and calendar unit which are illuminated by a built-in flash system with this data recorded onto the side of the film. Additionally, data could be recorded by hand onto a special insert and this writing too would be photographed onto the film.

BRAND NEW AND UNUSED! A COLLECTOR HAS RELEASED THIS ULTRA-RARE CAMERA HE BOUGHT IN 1977 AND NEVER USED. THE CAMERA COMES IN ITS ORIGINAL NIKON BOX WITH INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SHUTTER GUARD WHICH MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FIRST ROLL OF FILM BEING PUT IN. ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE AS THIS IS THE RAREST VARIANT OF THE "STANDARD" F2. WE BELIEVE THIS IS THE LAST BRAND NEW F2SB LEFT IN THIS WORLD AND WILL BE A TREASURE IN ANY NIKON COLLECTOR'S CABINET. Serial Number 7707687. The F2SB bodies were produced in a small run spanning only 8 months and are the most sought after of all F2 "standard" bodies. The F2SB accepts pre-AI, AI and AIS lenses which feature a coupling fork. The body comes with a plastic spacer (to be removed prior to first use with a film).

[Lens not included.]

RARE - COLLECTOR'S GRADE - POSSIBLY THE LAST BRAND NEW F3H IN THE WORLD! BOXED AND COMPLETE WITH OUTER SHIPPING CARTON, REAR SHUTTER GUARD (TO BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FIRST ROLL OF FILM INSERTION), AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. In June 1996, Nikon released the Nikon F3H (the "H" stands for "high speed"), a single-lens reflex film camera intended for press photographers. Based on the Nikon F3 and its MD-4 motor drive, both of which Nikon had released in 1980, the F3H was capable of high-speed continuous shooting at up to 13 fps. Like the earlier F2H it uses a fixed pellicle reflex mirror that transmits 70% of the light through it to the film and reflects the remaining 30% into the viewfinder. The camera has the familiar HP (High Eyepoint) finder with accessory shoe and a type B focusing screen is supplied as standard. When the MD-4H motor drive is powered by an MN-2 NiCd battery, the camera is capable of high-speed continuous shooting at 13 fps at shutter speeds of 1/1000 second and above. When the motor drive is powered by eight AA alkaline batteries, the camera is capable of high-speed continuous shooting at 7.5 fps at shutter speeds of 1/250 second and above.

[Lens not included.]

Nikon's finest manual focus body retailed for about £2,200.00 some years ago. These bodies had a quartz controlled mechanical shutter and interchangeable finders and could be mounted with standard, high eyepoint (as in this case), action, waist level and magnification finders. The body could also accept twenty two different focusing screens and was the most versatile Nikon with the widest range of accessories. On the rear of the camera to the right hand side of the finder eyepiece there is a red letter 'D' for Demo preceding the serial number.

Nikon's finest manual focus 35mm flagship body. These bodies have a quartz controlled mechanical shutter and interchangeable finders and could be mounted with standard, HP (high eyepoint), action, waist level and magnification finders. Aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure control from 1/2000 sec. to 8 seconds. ASA/ISO 12 to 6400. With a larger viewfinder eyepiece, you can see the entire frame, including all exposure information, at a glance...with your eye up to 25mm (approx, one inch) away Depth-of-field preview. The body could also accept twenty two different focusing screens and was the most versatile Nikon with the widest range of accessories.Weight (without lens) about 700g.

Graded down from Exc++ due to small blemish in viewfinder.

Nikon's finest manual focus 35mm flagship body. These bodies have a quartz controlled mechanical shutter and interchangeable finders and could be mounted with standard, HP (high eyepoint), action, waist level and magnification finders. Aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure control from 1/2000 sec. to 8 seconds. ASA/ISO 12 to 6400. With a larger viewfinder eyepiece, you can see the entire frame, including all exposure information, at a glance...with your eye up to 25mm (approx, one inch) away Depth-of-field preview. The body could also accept twenty two different focusing screens and was the most versatile Nikon with the widest range of accessories.Weight (without lens) about 700g.

Nikon's finest manual focus 35mm flagship body. These bodies have a quartz controlled mechanical shutter and interchangeable finders and could be mounted with standard, HP (high eyepoint), action, waist level and magnification finders. Aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure control from 1/2000 sec. to 8 seconds. ASA/ISO 12 to 6400. With a larger viewfinder eyepiece, you can see the entire frame, including all exposure information, at a glance...with your eye up to 25mm (approx, one inch) away Depth-of-field preview. The body could also accept twenty two different focusing screens and was the most versatile Nikon with the widest range of accessories. Weight (without lens) about 700g.

Nikon's finest manual focus 35mm flagship body. These bodies have a quartz controlled mechanical shutter and interchangeable finders and could be mounted with standard, HP (high eyepoint), action, waist level and magnification finders. Aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure control from 1/2000 sec. to 8 seconds. ASA/ISO 12 to 6400. With a larger viewfinder eyepiece, you can see the entire frame, including all exposure information, at a glance...with your eye up to 25mm (approx, one inch) away Depth-of-field preview. The body could also accept twenty two different focusing screens and was the most versatile Nikon with the widest range of accessories. Weight (without lens) about 700g.

Nikon introduced a titanium version of the F3, the F3/T, in 1982 to emphasize its professional status. All the usually vulnerable parts are made of titanium and it was supplied with the titanium DE-4 HP (High Eyepoint) type finder. Initially the camera was available in a champagne coloured finish, although a black version was offered later. The camera can be identified by the addition of a 'T' after the F3 logo and its serial number is prefixed with a 'T' otherwise all specifications were identical to the standard F3HP, except for its weight which was reduced by 20g.

BRAND NEW AND RARE - COLLECTOR'S GRADE! BOXED AND COMPLETE WITH SPECIAL TRANSPARENT DISPLAY CASE THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE JAPAN. Nikon introduced a titanium version of the F3, the F3/T, in 1982 to emphasize its professional status. All the usually vulnerable parts are made of titanium and it was supplied with the titanium DE-4 HP (High Eyepoint) type finder. Initially the camera was available in a champagne coloured finish, although a black version was offered later. The camera can be identified by the addition of a 'T' after the F3 logo and its serial number is prefixed with a 'T' otherwise all specifications were identical to the standard F3HP, except for its weight which was reduced by 20g.

Nikon introduced a titanium version of the F3, the F3/T, in 1982 to emphasize its professional status. All the usually vulnerable parts are made of titanium and it was supplied with the titanium DE-4 HP (High Eyepoint) type finder. Initially the camera was available in a champagne coloured finish, although a black version was offered later. The camera can be identified by the addition of a 'T' after the F3 logo and its serial number is prefixed with a 'T' otherwise all specifications were identical to the standard F3HP, except for its weight which was reduced by 20g.

RARE - COLLECTOR'S GRADE! BOXED AND COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL MANUAL AND PAPERS, ALSO COMES WITH BASE PROTECTOR AND SHUTTER GUARD (TO BE REMOVE PRIOR TO FIRST TIME SHOOTING.) Nikon introduced a titanium version of the F3, the F3/T, in 1982 to emphasize its professional status. All the usually vulnerable parts are made of titanium and it was supplied with the titanium DE-4 HP (High Eyepoint) type finder. Initially the camera was available in a champagne coloured finish, although a black version was offered later. The camera can be identified by the addition of a 'T' after the F3 logo and its serial number is prefixed with a 'T' otherwise all specifications were identical to the standard F3HP, except for its weight which was reduced by 20g.

A special limited edition of Nikon FA Gold camera produced to commemorate Nikon FA's selection as winner of two of the industry's most coveted awards, "Camera Grand Prix '84" and being crowned European Camera of the Year" The Nikon FA Gold camera features pure 24K gold plating and complemented by use of lizard leather. The twenty parts of the FA body coated with pure gold plating include top cover (with screws), accessory shoe, baseplate (with screws), film rewind crank, mounting flange, shutter release, lens release button, battery chamber lid and cover for the motor drive electrical contacts, etc. It is fitted with a 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor AIS lens fitted with a gold mounting ring and special lens cap with gold coloured "Nikon" lettering.

Only 2000 units of the Nikon FA Gold were produced to commemorate these two awards

RARE - COLLECTOR'S GRADE - BRAND NEW!

To celebrate the new Millennium Year 2000 (The Chinese Year of the Dragon), Nikon released the Nikon FM2 Millennium Edition. The camera has special markings: a Chinese-style golden Dragon sits above the self-timer and has matching serial numbers for the camera body and 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor AIS lens. The Dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and the only animal that is legendary. The Year 2000 is a Chinese Golden Dragon Year. It is presented in a rich gold maker’s box with a red satin lining, a white outer shipping carton, warranty card, instruction manual and certificate of authenticity signed by Mr. Michio Kariya, President Nikon Imaging Company, Japan.

The Dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, and the only animal that is legendary. The Year 2000 is a Chinese Golden Dragon Year.

The FE2 is a battery powered electro-mechanically controlled manual focus SLR with manual exposure control or aperture priority auto exposure. It has a match-needle exposure control system using two needles pointing along a vertical shutter speed scale on the left side of the viewfinder to indicate the readings of the built-in 60/40 percent centre weighted light meter versus the actual camera settings.

This system continued until 2006 with the Nikon FM3A.

The major improvements in the FE2 compared to the FE are silicon photodiode light meter sensors, internal printed circuit electronics, provision for through-the-lens (TTL) off-the-film (OTF) electronic flash automation (essentially identical to the system introduced in the Nikon FG in 1982) and a quartz oscillator timed, bearing-mounted, titanium-bladed shutter reaching an ultra-fast top speed of 1/4000th second (plus world's fastest X-sync to 1/250th second). This design is an improved electronically controlled version of the mechanical shutter introduced in the Nikon FM2, with eight honeycomb-patterned blades instead of nine and shutter curtain travel time further.

Launched in 1977 the F2AS Photomic offered the most sophisticated metered prism among all finders available for the Nikon F2. F2AS was also regarded by many Nikon fans and collectors alike as being the most collectible among all regular production Nikon SLR models as it represented the best and finest example of camera body mechanical excellence of the seventies stretching the design and precision production to the limit.

In fact, when the electronic Nikon F3 was introduced officially to replace the Nikon F2, the F2AS was commanding a higher premium in its retailed price than the new third generation professional camera. The F2AS was the very last all-mechanical Nikon camera with removable Photomic finder and incorporated the new AI (Auto Indexing) system.

ULTRA RARE - COLLECTOR'S GRADE! BOXED AND COMPLETE WITH INSTRUCTION MANUAL (JAPANESE TEXT), SPECIAL EDITION LAPITA STRAP, NIKON WORLDWIDE SERVICE WARRANTY CARD AND A CERTIFICATION PAPER OF AUTHENTICITY ALONG WITH OTHER ORIGINAL PAPERWORK. (COMES WITH SHUTTER GUARD INTACT TO BE REMOVED BEFORE FIRST USE.) Nikon FM2 LAPITA Limited Edition, only 100 units made. Rarer than the Nikon Year of the Dog, Year of the Dragon or any Titanium limited edition.

The LAPITA was a special order made under the request by a Japanese magazine (小学館) in the year 1999. Sales began in the year 2000. Only 100 units available before Nikon discontinued the FM2 model.

Comes with genuine cow leather in orange colour and with a strap with LAPITA wording on it. INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN PERHAPS THE LAST BRAND NEW LAPITA IN THE WORLD.

Complete with instruction book and papers (Japanese text) and maker's box. This later version of the FM2 is commonly referred to as the FM2n (for 'new'). The FM2N used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb, plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/250th second.

This later version of the FM2 is commonly referred to as the FM2n (for 'new'). The FM2N used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb, plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/250th second. Complete with instruction manual (Japanese text).

This later version of the FM2 is commonly referred to as the FM2n (for 'new'). The FM2N used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb, plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/250th second.

This later version of the FM2 is commonly referred to as the FM2n (for 'new'). The FM2N used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb, plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/250th second.

ULTRA RARE - COLLECTOR'S GRADE - NUMBER 62 OF 300 EVER MADE! PERHAPS THE LAST BRAND NEW ONE REMAINING IN THE WORLD. BOXED AND COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL PAPERWORK, CHINESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AND WARRANTY CARD. (STILL HAS IT'S SHUTTER GUARD INTACT TO BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FIRST USE.) The Nikon FM2/FM2n's reputation as a tough, rugged and reliable camera was further enhanced when, during the late 1993 Nikon introduced the FM2/T.

It is identical to the standard FM2n, including its aluminium alloy chassis, except that the titanium is used for the top and base plates and the camera back.

No other specifications were changed and the FM2/T accepts all the same accessories. There's also been a couple of special limited editions of the camera; the Year of the Dog version of which only 300 units were produced, was released in 1994 and has a picture of a dog’s head engraved on the front place next to the FM2/T badge.

The Dog occupies the eleventh position in the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to the 12-year-cycle. Years of the Dog: …1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030…
The FM2/T Year of the Dog was never exported to the UK. This brand new example is the 62nd example made and is a real collector's treasure!

Boxed.

Nikon's final manual camera. Built incorporating Nikon's 50 years of manual camera manufacture and thus the ultimate all-manual reflex camera. The Nikon FM3A is an interchangeable lens, focal plane shutter, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. It was manufactured by Nikon Corporation in Japan, on small-volume assembly lines, from 2001 to 2006. The camera was available in two colours: all black, and satin chrome. The FM3A was the successor to the renowned Nikon FM2N camera of 1984 and was the last member of the successful, semi-professional line of Nikon compact 35 mm SLRs. The other members were the Nikon FM (released 1977), FE (1978), FM2 (1982) and FE2 (1983). They (and the Nikon FA) all used the superficially similar (but not identical) rugged copper aluminium alloy chassis and high-quality Nikon vertical bearing-mounted metal shutter and ball-bearing mounted film advance, but with improved feature levels, minor external controls and cosmetic differences. The major improvements in the FM3A compared to the FM2n are the hybrid electro-mechanically controlled aluminium-bladed focal plane shutter, the aperture priority auto-exposure mode, the match-needle exposure control system and provision for through-the-lens (TTL) off-the-film (OTF) electronic flash automation. In other words, the FM3A merged the robust mechanical systems of the FM2n with the proven, reliable electronic exposure controls of the FE2. The FM3A is built to a high level of workmanship and material quality. It shares the advantages of the FM and the FM2n, both generally regarded as two of the most reliable cameras ever built (both in terms of operation under extreme conditions and in day-to-day reliability reports from repair shops and magazine surveys). It has an extremely strong body of copper silumin alloy. The electronics are well protected within the body and of extremely high quality, including the flexible circuits. The FM3A's film transport consists of high-strength hardened metal gears and moving parts, mounted on clusters of ball bearings. The vertical metal shutter utilises precision tapered high-strength aluminium alloy blades and oil-less self-lubricating bearings. The guide rails are made of stainless steel. The mirror is made of titanium. It is large to reduce chances of vignetting with super-telephotos of up to 800 mm, and uses the same mechanism found on Nikon's pro F2, with some improvements designed to further reduce effects of vibration and mirror bounce.

The FM3A accepts all of the Nikkor lenses with the Nikon F bayonet mount that support the Automatic Indexing (AI) feature (AI, AIS), first introduced in 1977.[2] The chrome FM3A was often sold in a kit that includes a colour coordinated chrome finished Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P lens. This special flat "pancake" lens was manually focused on the FM3A, but contained a CPU which could communicate focal distance to Nikon's later autofocus (AF) camera bodies. Other accessories for the FM3A include the Nikon MD-12 motor drive (automatic film advance up to 3.2 frames per second), as well as the Nikon MF-16 databack (sequential numbering, time or date stamping on the film), and the various compatible Nikon TTL flashes (SB-15, SB-16B, SB-20, etc.)

In manual mode, the camera is completely mechanical in operation, and only requires batteries for the light metering information system. In aperture priority mode, the batteries continue to power the meter, but are also utilized for shutter timing and the exposure control electronics. The FM3A's metering information system consists of a match-needle system using two needles pointing along a vertical shutter speed scale on the left side of the viewfinder to indicate the readings of the built-in 60/40% centre-weighted silicon photo diode light meter versus the actual camera settings. This system can be traced back to the Nikkormat EL (Nikomat EL in Japan) of 1972. The viewfinder also has Nikon's fully-interchangeable bright focus screen with various options for focus. During the mid-1990s, a demand arose among some photographers for a quality manual-focus alternative to the 35mm autofocus SLR camera. These cameras required complex computer and processing mechanisms, and especially in their amateur and consumer versions, were known for neither their ruggedness nor a long service life. Nikon owners began to demand a durable, precision-made camera with the AE electronic features and prized construction of the discontinued Nikon FE2, which had begun to skyrocket in value on the second-hand market. Nikon responded to this phenomenon with a revival of their classic FM/FE series design.

This rare Nikkormat FS series is without an integrated light meter, and therefore lacks an ASA/ISO scale and aperture coupling lug. First production date: July 1965 (production until September 1967). Shutter speed range: 1 to 1/1000 sec. and B. Shutter: Metal focal plane. Flash synchronisation: M and X cable options, 1/125 sec for electronic flash.10 sec. self-timer. Weight: 705g. There is an engraved FS prefix to the serial number. Chrome finish. Rare.

Boxed with shutter cover still place (to be removed prior to first use). English instruction manual supplied.

This later version of the FM2 is commonly referred to as the FM2n (for ‘new’). The FM2N used an advanced Nikon-design, metal-bladed, bearing-mounted, vertical-travel focal plane shutter with a (then unheard-of) speed range of 1 to 1/4000th second plus Bulb, plus a fast flash X-sync of 1/250th second.