Fully-Manual Camera ala Nikon FM3

[luvmydogs]

I have a FM3a and I absolutely love it. It is compact and rugged, and it is my "take anywhere" camera. I use it with the 45 pancake lens, the 28mm, and the 105/2.5 lens.

Having said that, I would have to say that Alex's kit is very attractively priced! If I were you, I'd go for that.

 

[PhotoJim]

The FM and FM2n are dirt cheap used. Even cheaper are the Nikkormats. The FTn takes an obsolete battery so the FT2 and FT3 are better choices. You can't get $100 for a used FT3 and yet they are built like tanks and have AI meter coupling. I won't sell mine for that price and I don't even need it so I keep it. Be opportunistic and buy one from someone who is willing.

The bargain-grade KEH stuff is dirt cheap. I just paid $72 for an FE so an FE should be well under $100.