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F O R E W O R D
The Nikon FM is a compact 35mm single-lens re-
flex camera that offers a host of advanced features
amateur photographers and professionals alike will
appreciate.It is designed to accept virtually every
accessory of the Nikon System-the most compre-
hensive ever created for photography-so it can do
virtually everything the top rated SLR’s can do . .
. with that unique precision and reliability which
you have come to associate with Nikon. To get the
most out of this camera, study the instructions in
this manual carefully, as well as those in related
manuals, and practice using the controls—before
loading the camera with film. Keep the manual on
hand for ready reference until you have mastered
operation. The few minutes you spend familiariz-
ing yourself with the camera will guarantee you
the best results and increase your pleasure in tak-
ing pictures many times over.
