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The '''Nikon FM2n''', sold 1984&ndash;2001, was introduced to replace the original Nikon FM2.  Nikon changed the focusing screens to the type II Brightscreen screens and officially made<!-- What does "officially made" mean? --> the flash synch speed 1/250th, instead of 1/200th.  The X200 setting was removed.  Also, the hot shoe was of a slightly different design, with a squared-off center cutout for the base of the hot shoe. The mirror box was redesigned to add a light trap that flipped up when the mirror flipped down. The camera is fully mechanical; its meter (and only its meter) requires two PX76 batteries or one CR 1/3N lithium battery. There is a 1&ndash;1/4000 sec shutter speed range, plus B; and an ISO range of 12&ndash;6400. Focusing screens are interchangeable, and Type III screens for the FM3a can be used. A MD-12 motor drive is an option; the camera can be used with the older MD-11, but timer circuit will not work for the meter.<!-- But what does this mean? --> It was available in either black or chrome finish.
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After having launched the original [[Nikon FM]] in 1977, succeeded by the [[Nikon FM2|FM2]] in 1982, the '''FM2n''' followed one year later in 1983 together with the electronic [[Nikon FE2|FE2]] and [[Nikon]]’s first multimode auto exposure [[Nikon FA|FA]].
  
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As the Nikkormat accompanied the early [[Nikon F|F]] and [[Nikon F2|F2]] and the more recent [[Nikon F100|F100]] accompanied the [[Nikon F5|F5]], the [[Nikon FM|FM]]/[[Nikon FE|FE]]/[[Nikon FA|FA]] cameras were the daily companion of the [[Nikon F3|F3]].
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The Nikon FM2n is one of the longest serving [[Nikon]] SLR camera models – from its launch in 1983 untill 2001 when it was replaced by the hybrid [[Nikon FM3A|FM3A]].
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Differences between the [[Nikon FM2|FM2]] and FM2n were minor.
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[[Nikon]] changed the focusing screens to the type II Brightscreen screens and a refinement was made in the sync speed from 1/200 sec to 1/250 sec. The X200 setting was removed. Also, the hot shoe was of a slightly different design, with a squared-off center cutout for the base of the hot shoe. The mirror box was redesigned to add a light trap that flipped up when the mirror flipped down.
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The camera is fully mechanical; its meter (and only its meter) requires two PX76 batteries or one CR 1/3N lithium battery. There is a 1&ndash;1/4000 sec shutter speed range, plus B; and an ISO range of 12&ndash;6400. Focusing screens are interchangeable (Type III screens for the [[Nikon FM3A|FM3A]] can be used). The MD-12 motordrive was optional. The camera can be used with the older MD-11, however with restrictions.
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==FM2/T==
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There are also two sister models - Nikon FM/2T and the Nikon FM/2 2000. The first has a Titanium shell and is finished in a sort of dull gray color. A limited edition Year of the Dog version was also offered. The latter is a limited edition model which was made to commemorate the Year 2000, the Year of the Dragon. A total of 2000 pieces were made. This camera is finished in champagne gold color and comes with a matching 50mm f/1.4 lens in a nice presentation box.
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=== See also ===
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* [[Nikon FM2]]
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
* [http://dmartini-fm2nreview.blogspot.com/ Nikon FM2n Review] Detailed user review by Daniel Martini
 
* [http://dmartini-fm2nreview.blogspot.com/ Nikon FM2n Review] Detailed user review by Daniel Martini
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* [http://nikongear.com/v3_Nikon_FM2n.htm The Nikon FM2n including user discussion] at Nikongear.com
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070724042346/http://nikongear.com/v3_Nikon_FM2n.htm The Nikon FM2n including user remark] at Nikongear.com
 
* [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2/index.htm FM2(n) Complete reference] (best) in [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/ Photography in Malaysia]  
 
* [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2/index.htm FM2(n) Complete reference] (best) in [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/ Photography in Malaysia]  
 
* The Main FM2(n)[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2n/fm2manual/map.htm Reference Map]
 
* The Main FM2(n)[http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2n/fm2manual/map.htm Reference Map]
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* [http://www.thecamerasite.net/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/nikon%20fm2.htm Nikon FM2n] at [http://www.thecamerasite.net The Camera Site] by Reijo Lauro
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* [http://thecamerasite.lauro.fi/01_SLR_Cameras/Pages/nikon%20fm2.htm Nikon FM2n] at [http://thecamerasite.lauro.fi The Camera Site] by Reijo Lauro
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<b>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/verbessem/sets/72157613202982027/ <u>Nikon FM2n picture set</u>] at [http://www.flickr.com/photos/verbessem/ 'tochka Z on Flickr'] by Patrick Verbessem</b>
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*[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/850803/Nikon-Fm2.html#product-FM2n Nikon FM2n Repair manual] at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib]
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After having launched the original Nikon FM in 1977, succeeded by the FM2 in 1982, the FM2n followed one year later in 1983 together with the electronic FE2 and Nikon’s first multimode auto exposure FA.

As the Nikkormat accompanied the early F and F2 and the more recent F100 accompanied the F5, the FM/FE/FA cameras were the daily companion of the F3. The Nikon FM2n is one of the longest serving Nikon SLR camera models – from its launch in 1983 untill 2001 when it was replaced by the hybrid FM3A.

Differences between the FM2 and FM2n were minor. Nikon changed the focusing screens to the type II Brightscreen screens and a refinement was made in the sync speed from 1/200 sec to 1/250 sec. The X200 setting was removed. Also, the hot shoe was of a slightly different design, with a squared-off center cutout for the base of the hot shoe. The mirror box was redesigned to add a light trap that flipped up when the mirror flipped down. Around 1989/1990 the honeycomb pattern shutter was replaced with an aluminium blade-type curtain.

The FM2n was available in either black or chrome finish. The camera is fully mechanical; its meter (and only its meter) requires two PX76 batteries or one CR 1/3N lithium battery. There is a 1–1/4000 sec shutter speed range, plus B; and an ISO range of 12–6400. Focusing screens are interchangeable (Type III screens for the FM3A can be used). The MD-12 motordrive was optional. The camera can be used with the older MD-11, however with restrictions.


FM2/T

There are also two sister models - Nikon FM/2T and the Nikon FM/2 2000. The first has a Titanium shell and is finished in a sort of dull gray color. A limited edition Year of the Dog version was also offered. The latter is a limited edition model which was made to commemorate the Year 2000, the Year of the Dragon. A total of 2000 pieces were made. This camera is finished in champagne gold color and comes with a matching 50mm f/1.4 lens in a nice presentation box.

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FM2/T
image by H.Ralf Lundgren (Image rights)
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FM2/T 1994 year of the dog edition
image by KEH Camera (Image rights)


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