Rewinding the Film

	1. When the film is at its end, the advance lever no longer operates smoothly, check the frame counter (4) display. If the frame counter shows that the all frames of the loaded film have been exposed, the film then needs to be rewound. 2. Press the film rewind bunon (28) on the camera base. 3. Fold out the film rewind crank (10) and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 4. Once the pressure eases, the film is completely wound into the cartridge. 5. Lift up the film rewind knob (11) and pull it out to open the camera back (26). Now the film cartridge can be taken out. 6. Do this in a place away from direct sunlight.

Note: If the film reaches the end of the roll during film advance, the film advance lever will lock. Rewind the entire roll, then complete the movement of the film advance lever and put it back into place.

"B" (bulb) Setting

1. With the shutter speed dial (1) set at "B" position, the shutter will remain open for as long as the shutter release button (2) is pressed.

2. This setting is useful when an exposure longer than one second is required, such as in landscape photography at night Or it can be used for the special effect photography by employing the flash test button together with very low light conditions. 3. Be sure to use a tripod and/or cable release when using this long time shuner speed setting.

Note: It is recommend that you remove the Batteries from the camera at this setting to avoid wasting the baneries.

Self-Timer

1. Wind the film advance lever (3) and fully turn down the self-timer lever (7) counterclockwise. Now the self-timer is ready to use.
2. Press the shutter release button (2) and the self-timer operates to release the shutter in approximately 10 seconds later.

3. Once the self-timer becomes ready it is impossible to cancel it manually. So operate it only when needed. 4. The self-timer is very useful when you wish to include yourself in a picture, or, you can use it in order to prevent camera shake in shutter releasing instead of using the cable release.

Flash Photography

1. Connect the flash unit in the Accessory-shoe (9).
2. Set the shutter speed dial (1) at 1/125 second or lower.
3. When using the automatic flash unit, set the aperture to the f-stop specified in the instruction manual of the flash unit.
4. When using the manual flash unit, use the f-stop value obtained by the formula shown below:

Guide Number divided by f-stop = Distance

Note: Nikon claimed flash units not designed for use with Nikon cameras may provide incorrect exposure and/or equipment damage.When using any other flash other than a Nikon product and inserting it into the Accessory-shoe, please do not touch the contact. If you touch the contact, you may be subject to a shock. When using a bracket type flash and connecting it to the contact, please use it without removing the black plastic plate covering the Accessory-shoe. If you touch the Accessory-shoe without the plate, you may subject to a shock.

Depth-of-Field Preview | More info on Depth of Field |

In the Viewfinder you can visually observe the depth-of-field provided by the selected F-stop.

1. Adjust the Lens Aperture to the desired F-stop. Press the Preview Button. 2. Observe the results of increased sharpness on the (darkened) image in the Viewfinder.

* As it will cause the camera to malfunction, please refrain from pushing the shutter release button or winding the film while holding down the preview lever. ** If you press the shutter release button while holding down the depth-of-field preview lever, the reflector mirror stays locked in the halfway position. Release the depth-of-field preview lever and the mirror returns to the normal position.

Eyepiece Correction Lenses

The viewfinder eyepiece has a built-in -1 correction (suitable for most normal vision). If your vision requires correction and an eyepiece correction lens is fitted, you do not have to wear eye-glasses when taking pictures. Slip the lens in the groove in the finder eyepiece.

Eyepiece correction lenses are available in 9 types:
-5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, +3 (Diopters) Note: Some forms of astigmatism etc. may make dioptric eyepiece correction impossible. Please check with your vision specialist for a recommendation based on your prescription.

(More info: Nikon SB-1 to SB-21 Speedlight/Flash Units)

Infrared Photography

1. The dot marks printed in yellow and green are the infrared distance indicators. The green mark with a red line is for 35 mm (wide) and the yellow mark with a red line for 70 mm (telephoto). They are used for reading the distance scale in infrared photography using infrared film and filters. 2. First, secure focus in the normal manner. Then, read off the subject distance on the normal distance scale (14), then align it with the infrared distance indicator, according to the focal length. 3. For instance, when you focus on a subject at 2 m in the normal manner, read off the value "2" on the focusing scale and move the focusing ring until the infrared distance indicator points to "2". 4. Always use the red filter, such as the R60, when attempting infrared photography. For other details concerning infrared photography, follow the instructions of the infrared film used.

Mount the Lens onto the Camera

To attach: Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned. Taking care not to press the lens release button (1), twist lens counterclockwise (2) until it locks into place.
To remove: Push the lens release button (1) and turn the lens mounting ring clockwise until the lens comes off.

Note: When changing lenses with film loaded in the camera, be careful not to expose the mirror box to direct sunlight. If the tripod has a large head, contact between the lens barrel and the head may make it impossible to turn the lens aperture ring. In this case, use the special tripod adapter supplied with the camera between the tripod head and the camera body.

General Tips on Camera Care

Although the FM10 is a tough and durable camera, bear in mind that is a precision optical instrument, and that careless or rough handling may damage it. Observe the following tips, and the FM10 will always work as perfectly as the day you bought it

• Do not touch the shutter curtains.
• Clean metallic parts with a blower-type brush or with a dry, soft cloth.
• Generally, the camera does not need lubrication.
• If the camera body is exposed to rain or mist, wipe moisture gently with a soft cloth and dry the camera After using the camera near salt water, take care that you wipe it with a cloth moistened with pure water to remove possible traces of salt.
• If the inside of the camera body accidentally gets wet, its internal precision parts may get rusty. Take the camera right away to the nearest authorized Nikon dealer for a checkup which may require repair payment
• When not using the camera for a long time, tahe out the batteries and store the camera away from high temperature, high humidity, naphthaline, or camphor.
• Clean glass surfaces such as the lens or the finder eyepiece with a blower-type brush; avoid using lens tissue as much as possible. Gently wipe dirt smudges or fingerprints with soft cotton moistened with a small amount of absolute alcohol, using a spiral motion from center to periphery. Make sure you leave no wiping traces.

Caution: Please note that the use of a spray-gun type blower to clean the lens may cause possible damage to the glass (especially when ED glass is used for the front lens e/ement), by suddenly lowering the temperature on the lens sufface. To avoid damage, hold the blower upright, keep its nozzle more than 30 cm away from the lens surface and move the nozzle around so that the stream of air is not concentrated in one spot

• Before using the camera, it is a good practice to check it thoroughly first
• In a humid environment, it is best to store the camera in a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep away dust, moisture and salt
• Note that storing leatherette cases in a vinyl bag may cause the leather to deteriorate, so exercise due care.

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http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html

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