Nikon F100 Specs

Nikon F3 serial numbers (assisted by Ron Volmershausen and John Laughlin) The Nikon F3 bodies were produced from March 1980 till October 2000; the Nikon F3HP was produced since March 1982; the Nikon F3/T (titanium-champagne) since December 1982; the Nikon F3/T black since September 1984. The improved titanium-bladed shutter from the Nikon FE2 was adapted to the FM2 in 1984 and X-sync increased to 1/250th second. The new camera was renamed the Nikon FM2n (New FM2 in the Japanese market), but remained marked FM2. The only external differences were the red 250 setting on the shutter speed dial and the N serial number prefix.

I was emnailed these from Nikon this is the country cides for Nikons DSLR's and what country they were imported from if they are grey market.Serial numbers beginning with:2 - Japan3 - USA4 - Europe (excluding UK)5 - Canada6 - Australia / New Zealand(?)7 - Asia (excluding Japan)8 - UKLook the UK has their own code I wonder Dave if you buy a camera with a Europe code will Nikon UK honor the warrenty since the last time I checked the UK was in Europe, I have been told by a UK Nikonian that the 4 code works in the UK and many of Jessops stuff now has the 4 code?Now Australia and New Zealand may be different now since from what I have read is that Nikon has taken back over the distribution so if any of our down under or OZ PN members know please correct me this was provided by Nikon USA and they included the question mark not me. Mtheory hope this helps Nikon USA said that the country of origin should honor the warrenty if you provide a valid bill of sale now what consitutes valid for Nikon Japan your gues is as good as mine I would log onto the Nikon global site and email them.Plus the Nikon asia site link I provided should allow you to download the firmware it allowed me and I don't have a D40.JP

By the end of 1991 #2230000 was issued; last serial numbers at the end of the last production year (1996) are in the #26xxxxx-range. Nikon F4 (body + DP-20 + MB-20) The basic camera, called Nikon F4, has a handgrip with battery compartment MB-20 (four normal AA-batteries). The success of both cameras made Nikon Corporation to improve both cameras and to introduce a more sophisticated version in March 1982: the award winning Nikon FM2, followed one year later with its electronic sister, the Nikon FE2 (see below). Serial numbers of the Nikon FM2 started at 7000001, the Nikon FE2 started at 2000001. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RARE Top MINT in BOX Nikon F100 35mm SLR Black Film Camera Body From JAPAN at the best online prices at eBay!

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Nikon FM/FE/FA

(main technical specifications of all cameras in this chapter in a matrix)

Mid 1977 Nikon introduced the successor of the Nikomat/Nikkormat series: the first Nikon compact reflex camera, the Nikon FM. It is a full mechanical, all metal single lens reflex camera with fixed prism, but with built-in exposure meter, shutter speeds from 1 - 1/1000 sec. + flash sync. of 1/125 sec. The shutter is the newly developed Copal CCS-M shutter. School management system project in vb 6.0. The bayonet mount has the new locking tab for the AI-lenses, but it can be lifted for the use of all earlier lenses, except some fisheye-lenses, as the mirror can´t be locked up. This camera is still a ´wanted´ camera, because of its durability and versatility. Serial numbers of the Nikon FM started at 2100001.

One year later (April 1978) an automatic version was presented, the Nikon FE. This camera has the same features plus an aperture-priority program. The electronic shutter runs from 8 - 1/1000 sec. The very first version of the FM differs a bit from later versions and the FE: the ribbed collar around the shutter release button can be rotated to lock the shutter. Later versions have a plane collar; when the film advance lever is in its closed position the shutter is locked. Serial numbers of the Nikon FE started at 3000001.

Mechanical Nikon FM (in front) and electronic Nikon FE

Black Nikon FM (first version) with contemporary Nikkor 1.2/55 mm.

The back of a heavily used Nikon FE explains the different metals that were used. Left on top the ISO selector and exposure compensation selector. Below these selectors the battery check. At right on top the shutter speed selector with M90 and B as the only mechanical speeds. All other speeds need electric power. On the right side of the film winding lever the double exposure button.

The success of both cameras made Nikon Corporation to improve both cameras and to introduce a more sophisticated version in March 1982: the award winning Nikon FM2, followed one year later with its electronic sister, the Nikon FE2 (see below). Serial numbers of the Nikon FM2 started at 7000001, the Nikon FE2 started at 2000001.

Both cameras have a very fast shutter, running from 1 - 1/4000 sec. In those days a world record! In fact Nikon engineers were trying to increase the flash sync of the camera, which they did (1/200 sec., later 1/250 sec.); as a coincidence the top speed was increased as well.!

The Nikon FM2 received some modifications in March 1984; known as the New Nikon FM-2 or Nikon FM-2n. The flash sync (1/250 sec. in red on the dial) was increased and the serial number was preceded by an N. In October 1989 the Nikon FM-2 received aluminum shutter curtains.

The FM2 has got another sister in December 1993: the Nikon FM2/T. A ´normal´ FM2 but with its top and bottom made of a titanium alloy. Many publicists make us believe that the camera back is made of titanium as well, but that´s not true.

Early this century, after nearly 20 years of production, the Nikon FM2 (and the FE2) was succeeded in July 2001 by a (technically) combination of the Nikon FM2 and Nikon FE2, the Nikon FM3a. This camera has all features of the Nikon FM2 + FE2. It has a hybrid shutter: mechanical speeds from 8 - 1/4000 sec., but if set on 'A' it becomes a electronic camera with aperture priority program. It is a pity that Nikon didn´t give the Nikon FM2/FE2/FM3a the folding AI-locking tab. This would have made these cameras the most versatile Nikon cameras ever.

From left: Nikon FM2/T, Nikon FM2 & Nikon FM3a

All cameras could be ordered in a chrome or black outfit. And all cameras can be fitted with either the MD-11 or MD-12 motor drive, giving them a top speed of 3.5 fps. The MD-12 is to be preferred as the MD-11 runs down the battery in the camera when the on/off switch of the motor drive isn´t set to ´off´. The exposure meter in the camera is fed by that small battery in the bottom of each camera. The batteries in the motor drives do not feed the exposure meter!

Note: When using a MD-11 or MD-12 with a Nikon FM the ring around the shutter release button of the camera should be placed at the red mark.

The Nikon FM and Nikon FE may be used with a data back: Nikon MF-12, the Nikon FM2/FE2/FM3a/FA takes the Nikon MF-16.

Nikon Corporation made several commemorative cameras like the Nikon FA Gold, Nikon F5 Anniversary etc. In 1994 a limited number of Nikon FM/T Year of the Dog cameras were marketed. They are identical to the regular Nikon FM/T save the engraving on the front of the