Would you buy a Nikon FM2n in 2020?

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Would you spend a hefty for a Nikon FM2n noways? I am considering buying one. I found one boxed (silver body) with the silver Nikkor 45mm 2.8P for 350 euros. Would it be worth it?
Basically I have been eyeing an FM3A, but the price for it just does not feel right for me.
What do you think?
 

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Sure. Why not?

I bought fm2/t just because i wanted latest body possible but they are all extremely nicely engineered cameras.
 

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350 euros. Would it be worth it?
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Only you know if it is worth it. By comparison a new Nikon F6 was about $2500 USD a few months ago.
 

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I see certain plastic P&S going for more than that these days. Guess what I would choose.
 

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Unless it has been serviced lately I would add the cost of a CLA to the price and get it. Although boxed no telling how long it has sat, seals might need to be replaced as well.
 

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I’d say so.
I watched the auction site until a clean example turned up, studied all the pics, as one should, then placed a best offer bid and hey presto... Nice clean black bodied FM2n.

That was back in January, but more recently I had the GAS attack and bagged a nice Chrome FM3a.

I’m spoilt for choice.
 
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It had a complete CLA, no problems though, just maintenance. Here is a photo of what I am to get (with permission of the owner of the camera):



What do you think? The more I look at it, the more I like it.
 

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It a nice set, camera has good build quality and the lens is sharp, compact, easy to carry. Looks very clean.
 

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zanxion72 said:
It had a complete CLA, no problems though, just maintenance. Here is a photo of what I am to get (with permission of the owner of the camera):

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What do you think? The more I look at it, the more I like it.
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You're getting it with that lens too? If so that lens alone looks like it fetches double the price of an FM2 - depending on condition and all that comes with it.

The FM3A was also well reviewed.



As with all things used, only you can determine what it's worth.
 

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It seems to me analog cameras are more expensive in the US than over here. Must be one of only a few items that are.
 
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That's it! I will buy it right away!
 

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I would buy another F
or a Kodak d2

or an austin healey...

why not a fm2 for 350

although i would much prefer an F or F2 or Nikkormat ft3 my fm2 never failed me...
 

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Yeah! I'd buy it.
Seems like a very nice price too.
If you don't want it, send me the info and I'll buy it.
 
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Paul Howell said:
It a nice set, camera has good build quality and the lens is sharp, compact, easy to carry. Looks very clean.
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Indeed! Besides my Oly OMs I own a Nikon F5 and although nice, I never got to really like the electronics all over it. It feels like a digital body that just records on film.

Craig75 said:
No turning back now....
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Yeap! I bought it allready!


She is wonderful! I always wanted an FM3A. Perhaps next year (thankfully it is closer than ever ) All my cameras are second hand. The only camera I bought new is a Sony A7II that I rarely use. It has a count of 27 clicks. It is nice, but it just does not inspire me.
 
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BradS said:
Yeah! I'd buy it.
Seems like a very nice price too.
If you don't want it, send me the info and I'll buy it.
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Too late! The lady is now mine!

Les Sarile said:
Congrats on the purchase specially if everything is in good working order!
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I will get it for a CLA to Nikon even if it looks to be working fine. To my surprise, Nikon still services these!
 

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zanxion72 said:
That's it! I will buy it right away!
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i'd say thats a smart move.

thats a camera for life - light but really robust and super smooth to use - the 45 pancake also gives you very compact but stylish day to day camera.

even if you dont get on with it you could sell it very easily but thats a very cool set up to me..
 
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I have been looking for something like that would last for a lifetime. It feels simple and straightforward without many to distract you when using. Yet that simplicity adds quite a style to it. I love it.
 
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