The Nikon FM10 is a basic SLR that's completely manual in operation--film is advanced with single stroke winding lever and rewinding is done with a lift-up crank on the top of the body. Focusing is accomplished via an accurate center located horizontal split field microprism and matte field.

Once film is loaded, the ISO speed must be set on a scale located in the shutter speed dial. When the desired shutter speed is set, the camera is manually focused, and while the shutter release is partially pressed down, turn the aperture ring until a green LED lights up in the left side of the viewfinder, indicating the proper exposure.

When a red (+) or (-) shows either the aperture or shutter speed must be adjusted. Now fully press down the shutter release to take the picture. There is no built-in flash, but it has a standard hot shoe for an optional accessory flash unit.

The black body is texturized and has a pronounced bulge in the front right for easy gripping. Both focusing and zooming the lens are smooth and easy. Test pictures were properly exposed under varied light levels from bright daylight outdoors to indoor existing light using the built-in LED metering. Images all had good detail at both wide and telephoto lens settings and a range of different subject distances. This model comes with eveready case.

The Nikon FM10 is a workhorse model camera has been on the market for a number of years and has been a reliable product and a good learning tool for individuals who want to learn photography by making most of the needed adjustments and settings themselves, instead of allowing automation to do everything.

Warranty
1 year